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THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 12TH JULY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 54*.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 76.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at this Office for the convey- ance of Fifteen Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Schedule of Lots of Land proposed to be sold, at West Point, &c.
BOUNDARY MEASURE-CONTENT
ORDER
MENTS.
IN
OF
LOCALITY.
SALE.
N. S. E. W.
FEET.
FIXED SQUARE ANNUAL,
RENT.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
183
Inland. West Point
£ s. d.
8.15.0
2
J
8.15,0
19
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th July, 1856.
4
Marine. West Point
5
"
No. 77.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Notice is hereby given, that a Sale by Public Auction of Crown Lands on Leases will be held on the ground to be sold, on Monday, the 21st instant, the Sale to com-
mence at 3 P.M.
The following Descriptive Statement of the Lots to be offered at the Sale is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th July, 1856.
THE
NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of the late Mr IZIDORO A. D'ÁLMEIDA in our Firm ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO AHUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in ⚫ur Firm,
JOZE JORGE & Co.
Macao, 3d July, 1856.
W"
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to * any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
No. 48.
Inland. Victoria Proper,
site of Harbour- Master's Boat- house
62 52 52 521 52 52 52 | 523| 521 521 521 521
2,756 2,756 2,756 8.15.0
105 105 300 300 31,500 52.10.0 105 105 300 300 31,500 52.10.0 IN W
66 100 135
:.
6,750 24.10.0
WILLIAM COWPER,
Acting Surveyor General
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at this office for the convey- ance of Two Military convicts to England.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.`
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
TH
Capital £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
CARI,
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser, and
General StoREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong, Established 1843.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS, Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
HAVHANDLERY STORES Ortment of S1P
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; cach Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bangkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH JULY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 55.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
́“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
1
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July,
By Order,
1855.
NOTICE:
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary..
The time during which Crown Rents due for the Half-year ending 24th June last were payable at the Colonial, Treasury, having expired on the 15th Instant, it is hereby notified, that on the conclusion of Ten days further. from this date, Legal Proceedings will be instituted against'all Defaulters in such respect.
W. T. MERCER,-President. J. HYNDMAN,
H.. REINHARD,
}
Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
Victoria, Hongkong, 19th July, 1856.
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署
⇓ 納日五稅照 違地起日頭得 特如今限公 論者十又止本
+
庫 即日限於歲官 照内十英上麥
律尙日七半 告未由 月 年 討
本平
地示
毋違特餘
咸豐六年六月十八日示 一千八百五十六年七月十九示
示示
No. 7.8.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication for general information, of the subjoined
Ordinance, which it is proposed to submit to the consideration of the Legislative Council
By Order,..
1
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th. July, 1856.
ΑΝΝΟ
HONGKONG.
if
VIGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.
· No.
•
of 1856!
?
W. T. MERCER,.
Golonial Secretary,
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the. Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary. and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative ⚫ Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Seamen..
[ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency, the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :—
1
Persons, and
Licensed Shipping." I. His Excellency, in Executive Council is empowered to grant unto such and so e for such respective Periods and under such Conditions and Regulations, (whether with regard to forfeiture Agents to be appointed, by the Governor in or otherwise,) as to His said Excellency in Council shall from Time to Time seem meet, (but always subject Council 'to the provisions of this Ordinance,) Licenses to act in this Colony in and about the Procuring, Supplying, Hiring, and Engaging of Seamen for Merchant Vessels which said Persons shall be called Licensed Shipping Agents: and all such Conditions and Regulations shall, so soon as the same shall be approved by His said Excellency in Council, take effect according to the tenor thereof; and the same shall from Time to Time, when approved, be notified by insertion in the Hongkong Government Gazette.
THE
Bangkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH JULY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 55.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
́“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
1
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July,
By Order,
1855.
NOTICE:
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary..
The time during which Crown Rents due for the Half-year ending 24th June last were payable at the Colonial, Treasury, having expired on the 15th Instant, it is hereby notified, that on the conclusion of Ten days further. from this date, Legal Proceedings will be instituted against'all Defaulters in such respect.
W. T. MERCER,-President. J. HYNDMAN,
H.. REINHARD,
}
Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
Victoria, Hongkong, 19th July, 1856.
t.i
署
⇓ 納日五稅照 違地起日頭得 特如今限公 論者十又止本
+
庫 即日限於歲官 照内十英上麥
律尙日七半 告未由 月 年 討
本平
地示
毋違特餘
咸豐六年六月十八日示 一千八百五十六年七月十九示
示示
No. 7.8.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication for general information, of the subjoined
Ordinance, which it is proposed to submit to the consideration of the Legislative Council
By Order,..
1
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th. July, 1856.
ΑΝΝΟ
HONGKONG.
if
VIGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.
· No.
•
of 1856!
?
W. T. MERCER,.
Golonial Secretary,
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the. Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary. and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative ⚫ Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Seamen..
[ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency, the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :—
1
Persons, and
Licensed Shipping." I. His Excellency, in Executive Council is empowered to grant unto such and so e for such respective Periods and under such Conditions and Regulations, (whether with regard to forfeiture Agents to be appointed, by the Governor in or otherwise,) as to His said Excellency in Council shall from Time to Time seem meet, (but always subject Council 'to the provisions of this Ordinance,) Licenses to act in this Colony in and about the Procuring, Supplying, Hiring, and Engaging of Seamen for Merchant Vessels which said Persons shall be called Licensed Shipping Agents: and all such Conditions and Regulations shall, so soon as the same shall be approved by His said Excellency in Council, take effect according to the tenor thereof; and the same shall from Time to Time, when approved, be notified by insertion in the Hongkong Government Gazette.
......
2
Fees on Licenses.
No License to be granted to luukeepers,, &c.
Offices and Clerks of Shipping Agents.
Report of Arrivals and Departures.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 55.-JULY 19, 1856,
Dollars,
II. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall, on receiving his License, pay the sum of and the same sum on every Renewal thereof at the end of the year during which he may have held the
same.
III. No License shall be granted under this Ordinance unto any Person keeping or being employed or interested in any Tavern, Inn, or Seamen's Lodging or Boarding House.
IV. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall have and maintain an Office within a short distance from the Harbour Master's Office for the better despatch of the business thereof, and likewise a place for the Daily attendance or resort of Scamen desiring employment on Shipboard; and the said Agent shall also provide and engage a fit and sufficient Person as Clerk in his said Office, who shall be so far versed in the Indian and Malay Languages as to be able to transact the business of the said Office with Indian or Malay Seamen resorting thither for information and employment.
V. A Marine Report shall be duly and regularly kept by every Licensed Shipping Agent of all
No shipment to be Arrivals and Departures of Vessels at and from this Port.
lawful unless effected
VI. All Shipments of Seamen for any Vessels in this Port through the Harbour Master's Office, are by a Licensed Shipping hereby forbidden, unless effected by the means or under the authority of a Licensed Shipping Agent, or of Agent, or the Owner,
the Owner, Master, or Mate for the voyage of the said Vessel. &c.
therefor.
Shipping of Seamen VII. Any Licensed Shipping Agent, on receiving from a Seaman the legal Discharge of the said Seaman, and Fees payable (but not otherwise,) is authorised to hire and engage him for whatever voyage the said Agent and he may think fit, and to ship him accordingly through the Harbour Master's Office, and to charge the Owner or Master for the voyage of the Vessel on board of which he shall have so shipped him a Fee not exceeding Two Dollars for every such Seaman; which Fee shall be exclusive of the Fee of One Dollar payable at the Harbour Master's Office for every such Seaman to the use of the Crown.
Custom.
Harbour Master.
Mode of signing and VIII. Every Seaman, hired or engaged under this Ordinance, shall, for the purpose of being shipped, be entering into Articles. first taken by the Licensed Shipping Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, so hiring or engaging him, or by some Person actually and bond fide being in the regular and ordinary employment of such Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, to the Harbour Master's Office, and shall be then and there entered upon the Articles of the Vessel for which he is so hired or engaged as aforesaid. But in case the said Vessel shall be under the Flag, or be owned by the Subject of a Foreign State, represented at this Port by a Consular Officer, no such Entry on the Articles shall take place, unless the said Seaman shall have first produced a Certificate under the said Consular Officer's hand, and addressed to the Harbour Master, and stating, to the said Harbour Master's satisfaction, that the said Seaman is at liberty to sign the said Articles, and also for what Voyage, at what rate of Wages, and with what Advance thereof (if any) the said Seaman desires or intends to be so hired or engaged. Abrogation of the IX. The Rule Custom or Usage of paying unto Seamen engaged in the China Seas an advance of Three Months Wages' Three Months' Wages, is hereby abrogated; and from henceforward one Month's Wages and no more shall be advanced to every Seaman so engaged at the commencement of his said engagement. Shipping Agents to X. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall be obedient to the Rules and Regulations of the Harbour obey the orders of the Master's Office, and to the Orders of the Harbor Master in and about the carrying into effect the Provisions
of this Ordinance. Unlawful employ-
XI. It shall be unlawful for any Person to employ an unlicensed Person in or about the Procuring, ment of Agents and Supplying, Hiring, Engaging, or Shipping, of Seamen for employment on board of any Vessel whatever, or receiving of Seamen. knowingly to accept, receive, or harbour any Seaman procured, supplied, hired, engaged, or shipped,
in order to such employment or for the purposes thereof contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance.
XII. Persons convicted before a stipendiary Magistrate, or any Two Justices, of offences against this Ordinance, shall forfeit to the Crown the Penalties following, (which shall be enforced and levied in the same way as Money Penalties imposed under Ordinance No. Ten of 1844 are now enforced and levied) that is to say: For every offence against Section Six or Section Eleven of this Ordinance, a Sum not exceed ing
Dollars, nor less than
Dollars; and for every offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance (being a First offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars nor less than
Dollars, or (being a Second offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars, nor less than
Dollars, or (being a Third offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars not less than
Dollars. Forfeiture of Li- XIII. In case of a Third offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance, the Offender shall also forfeit his License: And in such case, and also where, for any other cause, a License may have been forfeited, Repeal of provisions the party so forfeiting shall lose all right and title whatsoever to the Monies he shall have paid for the same. in Ordinance. No. 6 of
Scale of Penalties.
censes.
1852.
Extent of operation.
No. 76.
•
XIV. So much of Ordinance No. Six of 1852, as is inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. XV. This Ordinance extends to all Vessels, British or Foreign, not being Vessels belonging to Her Majesty or any foreign Government.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at this Office for the convey- ance of Fifteen Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
Monday, the 21st instant, is published for general inform- ation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th July, 1856.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th July, 1856.
No. 48.
Amended Schedule of Lots of Land proposed to be sold, at West Point, &c.
BOUNDARY MEASURE- CONTENT
No. 3
וויין'
P
Mac
W
te the
We h
1
any
Can
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the convey- ance of Two Military convicts to England.
ORDER
MENTS.
IN
FIXED
OF
LOCALITY.
SALE.
N.
S. E. W.
SQUARE ANNUAL
RENT. FEET.
By Order,
2
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
128
Inland. West Point
£ 8. d.
3
"
2,756 52|| 521 521 52|| 52525252 2,756 52 521 521 52}| 2,756
8.15.0
8.15.0
8.15.0
Marine.
1
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
No. 79.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
With reference to Notification No. 77, the following amended Description of Lots to be offered for Sale on
Inland. Victoria Proper, site of Harbour- Master's Boat- house
105 105 300 300 28,361| 52.10.0 105 105 300 300 29,310 52.10.0 NW
WILLIAM COWPER, Acting Surveyor General.
4 West Point
5
166 100 135
6,750| 24.10.0
......
2
Fees on Licenses.
No License to be granted to luukeepers,, &c.
Offices and Clerks of Shipping Agents.
Report of Arrivals and Departures.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 55.-JULY 19, 1856,
Dollars,
II. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall, on receiving his License, pay the sum of and the same sum on every Renewal thereof at the end of the year during which he may have held the
same.
III. No License shall be granted under this Ordinance unto any Person keeping or being employed or interested in any Tavern, Inn, or Seamen's Lodging or Boarding House.
IV. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall have and maintain an Office within a short distance from the Harbour Master's Office for the better despatch of the business thereof, and likewise a place for the Daily attendance or resort of Scamen desiring employment on Shipboard; and the said Agent shall also provide and engage a fit and sufficient Person as Clerk in his said Office, who shall be so far versed in the Indian and Malay Languages as to be able to transact the business of the said Office with Indian or Malay Seamen resorting thither for information and employment.
V. A Marine Report shall be duly and regularly kept by every Licensed Shipping Agent of all
No shipment to be Arrivals and Departures of Vessels at and from this Port.
lawful unless effected
VI. All Shipments of Seamen for any Vessels in this Port through the Harbour Master's Office, are by a Licensed Shipping hereby forbidden, unless effected by the means or under the authority of a Licensed Shipping Agent, or of Agent, or the Owner,
the Owner, Master, or Mate for the voyage of the said Vessel. &c.
therefor.
Shipping of Seamen VII. Any Licensed Shipping Agent, on receiving from a Seaman the legal Discharge of the said Seaman, and Fees payable (but not otherwise,) is authorised to hire and engage him for whatever voyage the said Agent and he may think fit, and to ship him accordingly through the Harbour Master's Office, and to charge the Owner or Master for the voyage of the Vessel on board of which he shall have so shipped him a Fee not exceeding Two Dollars for every such Seaman; which Fee shall be exclusive of the Fee of One Dollar payable at the Harbour Master's Office for every such Seaman to the use of the Crown.
Custom.
Harbour Master.
Mode of signing and VIII. Every Seaman, hired or engaged under this Ordinance, shall, for the purpose of being shipped, be entering into Articles. first taken by the Licensed Shipping Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, so hiring or engaging him, or by some Person actually and bond fide being in the regular and ordinary employment of such Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, to the Harbour Master's Office, and shall be then and there entered upon the Articles of the Vessel for which he is so hired or engaged as aforesaid. But in case the said Vessel shall be under the Flag, or be owned by the Subject of a Foreign State, represented at this Port by a Consular Officer, no such Entry on the Articles shall take place, unless the said Seaman shall have first produced a Certificate under the said Consular Officer's hand, and addressed to the Harbour Master, and stating, to the said Harbour Master's satisfaction, that the said Seaman is at liberty to sign the said Articles, and also for what Voyage, at what rate of Wages, and with what Advance thereof (if any) the said Seaman desires or intends to be so hired or engaged. Abrogation of the IX. The Rule Custom or Usage of paying unto Seamen engaged in the China Seas an advance of Three Months Wages' Three Months' Wages, is hereby abrogated; and from henceforward one Month's Wages and no more shall be advanced to every Seaman so engaged at the commencement of his said engagement. Shipping Agents to X. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall be obedient to the Rules and Regulations of the Harbour obey the orders of the Master's Office, and to the Orders of the Harbor Master in and about the carrying into effect the Provisions
of this Ordinance. Unlawful employ-
XI. It shall be unlawful for any Person to employ an unlicensed Person in or about the Procuring, ment of Agents and Supplying, Hiring, Engaging, or Shipping, of Seamen for employment on board of any Vessel whatever, or receiving of Seamen. knowingly to accept, receive, or harbour any Seaman procured, supplied, hired, engaged, or shipped,
in order to such employment or for the purposes thereof contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance.
XII. Persons convicted before a stipendiary Magistrate, or any Two Justices, of offences against this Ordinance, shall forfeit to the Crown the Penalties following, (which shall be enforced and levied in the same way as Money Penalties imposed under Ordinance No. Ten of 1844 are now enforced and levied) that is to say: For every offence against Section Six or Section Eleven of this Ordinance, a Sum not exceed ing
Dollars, nor less than
Dollars; and for every offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance (being a First offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars nor less than
Dollars, or (being a Second offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars, nor less than
Dollars, or (being a Third offence) a Sum not exceeding
Dollars not less than
Dollars. Forfeiture of Li- XIII. In case of a Third offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance, the Offender shall also forfeit his License: And in such case, and also where, for any other cause, a License may have been forfeited, Repeal of provisions the party so forfeiting shall lose all right and title whatsoever to the Monies he shall have paid for the same. in Ordinance. No. 6 of
Scale of Penalties.
censes.
1852.
Extent of operation.
No. 76.
•
XIV. So much of Ordinance No. Six of 1852, as is inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. XV. This Ordinance extends to all Vessels, British or Foreign, not being Vessels belonging to Her Majesty or any foreign Government.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received at this Office for the convey- ance of Fifteen Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
Monday, the 21st instant, is published for general inform- ation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th July, 1856.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th July, 1856.
No. 48.
Amended Schedule of Lots of Land proposed to be sold, at West Point, &c.
BOUNDARY MEASURE- CONTENT
No. 3
וויין'
P
Mac
W
te the
We h
1
any
Can
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the convey- ance of Two Military convicts to England.
ORDER
MENTS.
IN
FIXED
OF
LOCALITY.
SALE.
N.
S. E. W.
SQUARE ANNUAL
RENT. FEET.
By Order,
2
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
128
Inland. West Point
£ 8. d.
3
"
2,756 52|| 521 521 52|| 52525252 2,756 52 521 521 52}| 2,756
8.15.0
8.15.0
8.15.0
Marine.
1
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
No. 79.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
With reference to Notification No. 77, the following amended Description of Lots to be offered for Sale on
Inland. Victoria Proper, site of Harbour- Master's Boat- house
105 105 300 300 28,361| 52.10.0 105 105 300 300 29,310 52.10.0 NW
WILLIAM COWPER, Acting Surveyor General.
4 West Point
5
166 100 135
6,750| 24.10.0
-JULY 19, 1836.]
NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Interest and Responsibility of the late M: IZIDORO A. D'ÂLMEIDA in our Firm
the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO | LAS has this day been admitted a Partner in
JOZE JORGE & Co.
, 3d July, 1856.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co, of Canton, China, did, on the 11th Manh, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED -18 CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- fall their Property, real and personal, in trust benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: Preby give notice to all concerned to make et to us of all sums due to, and to present to
claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856,
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL£1,259,760.
[[HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the "Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
FOR SALE,
66
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
3
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind. "AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, Five Lines and under, One
and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Dollar; cach Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of those charges for each Repetition.
1.
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[No. 56. JULY 26, 1856.
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Notice is hereby given, that the term for which License has been granted for the Privilege of Quarrying Stone oughout the Island will expire on the 31st proximo.
For the Year commencing 1st September next, this License will be divided; and for this purpose the Island will nprise two Districts, the one Eastward of the Sookunpoo Bridge in a line South towards Middle Island, and the er the places Westward of such line.
For the Privilege of Quarrying in each of these Districts for the period above mentioned, separate Tenders :1 be received at this Office up to Noon, on Friday the 15th proximo.
The Amount accepted for each License, the Party tendering will be required to pay into the Colonial Treasury
·arterly, and in advance.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d July, 1856.
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2. 82.
JOHN BOWRING.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN
PROCLAMATION.
BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor
and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony
Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief uperintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
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JY 26, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
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ereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and con- the two following Ordinances, namely:
Ordinance No. 2 of 1856, entitled-An Ordinance to amend the Low relating to Bills of Lading; Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, entitled—¿n Ordinance relating to Wills made by Chinese People:
Sr, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said two Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as
1.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
ven at Victoria, Hongkong, this 25th Day of July, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Fifteen Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th July, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
AM. CONSULAR COURT, CANTON,
er of the Estate of CHARLES BUCKTON,
if Whompoa, Storekeeper, deceased.
sans having Claims against or being mited to the above Estate, are requested - particulars of the same to the undersigned,
re the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
som, 19th July, 1856.
5. M. CONSULAR COURT, CANTON. witter of the Estate of JOHN Rhodes, Lister of Steamer “ Ann,” deceased.
Persons having Claims against or being ted to the above Estate, are requested - particulars of the same to the undersigned,
re the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
1. 19th July, 1856.
NOTICE.
REAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS A Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th Mar, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AUCTION, on MONDAY, the 28th day of July. MITH & BRIMELOW will sell by PUBLIC 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at their Sale Room, Stanley Street,—
14 Bales WHITE SHIRTINGS.
Also,
100 Cases OLD TOM.
300 Do. GIN, 15-Bottles each.
300 Do. do. 12- do. do.
25 Do. OLIVE OIL.
100 Piculs of 31% to 12 IRON SHOT; with any other Goods that may offer previous to the Sale.
TERMS OF SALE,-Cash before delivery, in MEXICAN Dallars, weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, 25th July, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital £1,259,760.**
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
THE undersigned are an prized, to grant pours
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre-
*
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO THE Interest and Responsibility of the late Mr IZIDORO A. D'ÁLMEIDA in our Firm AHUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in
our Firm,
Macao, 3d July, 1836.
JOZE JORGE & Co.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “China Mail.”
"LastLATE in Canton, execute an Assign. mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
their Property, real and personal, in trust
* left of their Creditors, to the undersigned: |
y give notice to all concerned to make to us of all sums due to, and to present to ims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
, 18tharch, 1856.
are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents.
“Northern Assurance Company.” | TEENS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, Onc Dollar; each Additional Line, Trenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
JY 26, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
3
ereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and con- the two following Ordinances, namely:
Ordinance No. 2 of 1856, entitled-An Ordinance to amend the Low relating to Bills of Lading; Ordinance No. 4 of 1856, entitled—¿n Ordinance relating to Wills made by Chinese People:
Sr, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said two Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as
1.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
ven at Victoria, Hongkong, this 25th Day of July, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Fifteen Chinese Convicts to Singapore.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th July, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
AM. CONSULAR COURT, CANTON,
er of the Estate of CHARLES BUCKTON,
if Whompoa, Storekeeper, deceased.
sans having Claims against or being mited to the above Estate, are requested - particulars of the same to the undersigned,
re the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
som, 19th July, 1856.
5. M. CONSULAR COURT, CANTON. witter of the Estate of JOHN Rhodes, Lister of Steamer “ Ann,” deceased.
Persons having Claims against or being ted to the above Estate, are requested - particulars of the same to the undersigned,
re the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
1. 19th July, 1856.
NOTICE.
REAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS A Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th Mar, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AUCTION, on MONDAY, the 28th day of July. MITH & BRIMELOW will sell by PUBLIC 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at their Sale Room, Stanley Street,—
14 Bales WHITE SHIRTINGS.
Also,
100 Cases OLD TOM.
300 Do. GIN, 15-Bottles each.
300 Do. do. 12- do. do.
25 Do. OLIVE OIL.
100 Piculs of 31% to 12 IRON SHOT; with any other Goods that may offer previous to the Sale.
TERMS OF SALE,-Cash before delivery, in MEXICAN Dallars, weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, 25th July, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Capital £1,259,760.**
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
THE undersigned are an prized, to grant pours
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre-
*
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO THE Interest and Responsibility of the late Mr IZIDORO A. D'ÁLMEIDA in our Firm AHUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in
our Firm,
Macao, 3d July, 1836.
JOZE JORGE & Co.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “China Mail.”
"LastLATE in Canton, execute an Assign. mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
their Property, real and personal, in trust
* left of their Creditors, to the undersigned: |
y give notice to all concerned to make to us of all sums due to, and to present to ims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
, 18tharch, 1856.
are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents.
“Northern Assurance Company.” | TEENS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, Onc Dollar; each Additional Line, Trenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Bangkong
THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2Ɗ AUGUST, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 57.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG. GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
HONGKONG.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. 14 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary * Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Fees and Costs.
[31st July, 1856.]
Whereas no Provision hath been hitherto made by the Legislature of this Colony for the ascertaining of Court and other Fees and Costs in Equity Proceedings, and some of the said Fees, as hitherto levied, are illegal: And whereas the late reformation in procedure at Law, and in Equity, and Practice in general, maketh further Legislation with respect to Fees, Costs, and Taxation desirable:
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:
Preamble.
The Three Sche-
ance and to be inter-
I. The Three Schedules to this Ordinance annexed shall be deemed to be incorporated therewith, and (except where otherwise expressed) shall be interpreted in manner following, that is to say: The First dules to be incorpo- and Third Schedules respectively, as relating exclusively to Proceedings on the Equity side of the Supreme rated with the Ordin- Ceart of Hongkong, or to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing: And the Second Sche-preted as herein men- delc, as relating to all Proceedings whatsoever at Law or in Equity in the said Court, not being Proceedings tioned. before the Summary Jurisdiction thereof, nor Proceedings by way of Appeal in Rating Cases-and also to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing :- Yet so as that, where any of the Particulars ›
the said Three Schedules severally entered shall appear to be thereby respectively extended to other matters or occasions, or limited to sume special matters or occasions, the same shall be so interpreted accordingly.
II. From and after the passing of this Ordinance, it shall not be lawful to ask or receive, in respect to
Court Fees not to
y proceedings in Equity or Conveyancing Business, any Fees or Payments of Court or of Office other exceed the rates in an according to the Rates and Conditions in the said Schedule expressed, save that the Registrar of the the First Schedule. id Court is hereby empowered to remit or reduce all or any of such Fees or Payments, in any case where
good and sufficient ground shall have been shewn to his satisfaction for such Remission or Reduction.
III. The Rates, Conditions, and Limitations, contained in the said Second and Third Schedules res- Costs, &c. not to ex- tively, shall be strictly obeyed and enforced at the Taxation of Costs and Charges; and no allowance ceed the rates in the Se- hall be granted of any Costs or Charges otherwise than in conformity to the said Rates, Conditions, and cond and Third Sche- Limitations, respectively.
dules.
IV. The distinctions of Costs as between Party and Party, and of Costs as between Attorney, or One uniform Rule of Solicitor, or Proctor, and Client, are henceforward abolished at Law, in Equity, and elsewhere; and all Costs Taxation.
Charges hereafter to be taxed shall be taxed upon one uniform Scale, and according to the same conditions, and without regard to the distinctions aforesaid; and the Costs of Interlocutory Proceedings shall all cases be forthwith paid, and shall in no case be made to abide the event of the cause wherein such proceedings shall have been taken.
V. Nothing herein contained shall prevent a Client from binding himself by Special Contract under Reservation of spe- hand with his Attorney or Solicitor, to pay or allow unto him any reasonable Sum of Money for any cial written Contracts. iness done or to be done by the said Attorney or Solicitor for the said Client, albeit the said reasonable shall be of higher amount than the said Attorney or Solicitor under Sections Three and Four of
s Ordinance would upon Taxation have been entitled to.
VI. Upon strict Proof made to the Taxing Master of any such Contract, it shall be his duty to give eet thereto, or to so much thereof as he shall esteem reasonable; and he shall make his All-catur or Certificate accordingly.
Such Contracts may be allowed by the Tax- ing-master.
The. Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 57.—AUGUst 2, 1856.
Discretion as to Coun- VII. The allowance of Fees payable to Barristers for attending for the Plaintiff or Defendant before sel's Fees in Summary the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, or for any party in a Civil or Criminal Proceeding before Jurisdiction or Magis- any Magistrates or Justices in or out of Sessions, shall be discretionary with the said Court, Magistrates, or Justices respectively, but in no case shall a greater Fee than Fifteen Dollars be allowed for any such Attendance.
trates' Courts.
dact
Attornies may con-
VIII. It shall be the duty of an Attorney, if so required by his Client, to appear for him in Court and cases in Court conduct his case in person in any matter soever, whether Criminal or Civil, and in what Court soever, if upon Default of Coun- the said Attorney shall be unable, after Tender made by him to each of the Counsel belonging to the Hongkong Bar, of a proper Fee according to the Second Schedule aforesaid, to procure the attendance of Counsel in the said matter.
sel.
Translators' Fees
IX. The Fee of Twenty-five Cents per folio of the Original Document and no more shall be payable to a Translator of the Court for Translating and Copying any Document, whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere.
Rights of Paupers.
X. Nothing herein contained shall prejudice Paupers in respect of their right of proceeding without Fee or Reward. Indemnity in Case XI. All Decrees and Decretal Orders touching the payment of any Costs or Charges in Equity, and all of former Proceedings Allowances or Certificates thereof, and all Payments under their authority at any time made before the in Equity.
passing of this Ordinance, are hereby ordained to be valid and effectual; yet so far only as respects the Jurisdic- tion in that behalf of the Court or Taxing Master making such Decrees or Decretal Orders or Allowances or Certificates, and the personal Liabilities of any member of the said Court, or of any such Taxing Master, for or in respect of the same.
Costs payable to the Crown.
XII. Costs of procedure shall be recoverable by or on behalf of the Crown upon every Judgment or Decree at Law, in Équity, or in the Admiralty or Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, whereby any Real or Personal Estate or any Forfeiture or Money Penalty shall have been adjudged to belong or awarded to the Crown.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 31st Day of July, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING`ORDINANCE refers.
No.
The
COURT FEES.
$ cts.
For filing a Bill or Information,
For filing a Claim, Special Case, Caveat, Supplemental Statement, or Statement for Revivor,
4.00
1.00
For filing every attendable Petition,
For filing every nonattendable Petition,
For issuing every Original or Judge's Summons, For issuing every other Summous,
2.50
•
0.75
1.00
0.50
For sealing every other Writ, or Commission,
•
For issuing every Warrant,
For entering every appearance, whether to a Bill, Summons, or Claim, at the rate for every Three Defendants, or a broken
number if less than Three,
For sealing every Writ in the nature of Contempt Process,
For resealing any Writ, or Commission,
For filing every Set of Interrogatories, whether for examination of parties or Witnesses,
0.50
2.00
2.00
4.00
1.00
1.50
For filing every Answer, or set of Exceptions,
1.50
For entering or filing the Duplicate of any Record or Proceeding,
1.00
For every Amendment of the Record,
•
For every Witness examined by the Registrar elsewhere than in his Office, per day, including as aforesaid, but besides
Expenses,
For every Witness examined in the Office of the Registrar, per hour or broken hour (including Oath, Affirmation, or
Declaration,).
2.00
1.50
6.00
For every Witness examined out of the Jurisdiction, per day, including as aforesaid, but besides Expenses, For taking the Affidavit of any Invalid Deponent at his place of Residence, including as aforesaid, but besides Expenses, For taking every Oath, Affirmation, or Declaration in other Cases,
10.00
4.00
•
0.50
For filing every Affidavit with or without Exhibits annexed,
•
0,50
For every Search made or Inspection had for or of Records or Documents, per hour or broken hour, For every Office Copy made, per folio,
1.00
0.15
For Stamping or Marking any other Copy or Duplicate,
1.00
For attending elsewhere than in the Supreme Court with Record or to prove Documents, per day, besides Expenses, For every Bill of Costs taxed, per Centum,
2.00
For every other Certificate, including Signing,
For entering every Notice of Motion,
•
For every Certificate of the Taxing Master or of the Judge's Clerk (including Signing,)
For every Advertisement prepared and published besides the Expense thereof,
•
For entering or filing any Document not specified in this Schedule,
•
For entering or setting down any Cause, Claim, Petition, or Special Case for hearing before the Court, including the Hearing, For every Decree or Decretal Order drawn up and entered, including the Minutes thereof,
For every Interlocutory Order when not of Course, but relating to the conduct of a Suit or Matter drawn up and entered, For every other Order of Court drawn up and entered,
5.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
4.00
1.00
0.50
For every other Order in Chambers drawn up and entered, For every Enrolment of a Decree or Decretal Order,
4.00
2.00
THE SECOND SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
COUNSELS' FEES.
$ cls.
10.00
·
Retainer in any matter at Law, in Equity, or in the Ecclesiastical or Admiralty Jurisdiction, Perusing, Settling, Drawing, or Advising on any Pleadings or Evidence either at Law or ip Equity, or any Deeds, Wills or Judgments or Papers, according to the amount of Labour bestowed,-such labour to be estimated, not with reference solely to the Volume of the Instructions or Draught, or the Time occupied, or the difficulty of the Case, or any other Circumstances in particular, but with a due regard to all the Circumstances of each Case.
The same Observation applies to the principle on which the allowance of Fees to Counsel upon Briefs at Law or in
Equity is to be determined, subject to the provisions next hereinafter contained.
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or
No. 37.—Argust 2, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
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$cts.
The Fee payable to the sole Counsel or leading Counsel at the Trial or Hearing of a Cause, or any other Proceeding either
at Law or in Equity (except in the cases next specified) shall be at least,
The following Scale of Fees is not to be exceeded in any of the cases specified, viz:-
25.00
25.00
Consultation or Conference;
•
•
Motion for leave to file a Claim in Equity, or to substitute Service of Process at Law, or in Equity, or to take a Document off the File of the Court at Law or in Equity, or for Contempt Process at Law or in Equity, or for time to plead or auswer, or to discharge an order for time,
10.00
5,00
25.00
Motion of Course, Every other Motion,
The Fee Payable to each Junior Counsel (where such is allowed) is not to exceed Two-thirds of the Fee allowed to his Senior Counsel, at any Consultation or Conference, or in any proceeding before the Court, and whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere.
•
No Fee to be allowed to a Junior Counsel in any case except upon good grounds shown to the satisfaction of the Taxing
Master.
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•
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Refreshers are not to exceed the rate of One-half the amount allowed for the Original Fees, yet so as that in no case the
Fee payable as a Refresher shall be less than, Counsel attending Arbitrations or Commissions shall receive the like Fees as at Trials at Law or Hearings in Equity, save that they shall be further entitled to their Expenses, and also to a remuneration for every day after the first day, of,
5.00
50.00
THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
SOLICITORS' COSTS.
$ cts.
4.00
•
6.00
•
3.00
1.50
Instructions to Sue or Defend, Instructions to prepare Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons or answer Plea or Demurrer
or to advise thereon (including the perusal of papers),
•
For entering Appearance in the cases aforesaid (including Instructions to appear) if for less than Three Defendants, The like for every Three Defendants over the First Three, a broken number of less than Three counting as Three, For preparing and filing a Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons (including sealing and issuing) or Answer, Plea, or Demurrer, a Fee to be regulated by the volume of Instructions, the nature and diffi- culties of the Case, and the Work performed.
For preparing, filling up, sealing and leaving any other Summons,
For Instructions and Attendances not by this Schedule provided for (if the Taxing Master shall allow the same), such reasonable Fees as he shall determine. But no allowance shall be made in respect of Instructions for Documents (not herein specified) to be brought into Judge's Chambers or the Office of the Court, save for Interrogatories, Examinations, and Affidavits, not being Affidavits of course or of the Party's own Solicitor or a Clerk of such. For making Copies to serve, or for the opposite Party, or fair Copies, per folio,
For engrossing in all other Cases, per folio,
•
For every Attendance to Bespeak, Deliver, Receive or File Documents, to make Payments, or to obtain Appointments, For every Attendance at Court, or in Chambers at the Hearing of any opposed Motion, Attendable Petition, or Original Summons, or Plea, or Demurrer, or before an Examiner or Commissioner, taking Evidence, per hour or broken hour,
or Court Petition, or Special Case, or Plea, or Demurrer, For the like at the Hearing of the Cause, Claim, Original or Court Petition, or or on further Directions, except in the Case next hereinafter specified, For attending and conducting any matter, in Court whether at Law, in Equity, or elsewhere, under Section Eight of this
Ordinance a Fee, not exceeding, For every Attendance to instruct Counsel, Consultation, Conference, Meeting, Search, Inspection, or Reading
Documents, per hour or broken hour,
•
1.50
0.15
0.18
1.00
2.00
•
6.00
25.00
2.00
For every Attendance to marshal Evidence or take down the Statements of a proposed Witness, such Fee as the Taxing
Master shall think fit to allow, not exceeding for every hour or broken hour,
3,00
For every Attendance at Judge's Chambers at any Government Office or at any Public Office not hereinbefore provided
for, per hour or broken hour,
2.00
10.00
1.00
folio,
0.25
If so charged, for every folio,
For draughting in all Cases not herein specified, per folio,
0.25
0.35
For every Attendance beyond Five Miles from Victoria, in lieu of the above rates of charge for attendances, but exclusive
of reasonable Expenses, per day,
For every letter, if not charged per
For translating any Document, per folio of the Original,
For Messages and Expenses according to the circumstances of each Case.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined amended Draft of the Ordinance for Seamen, is hereby published for general information.
By order of His Excellency The Governor in the Legislative Council,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st July, 1856.
HONGKONG.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Seamen..
· [ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :-
Licensed Shipping
1. His Excellency in Executive Council is empowered to grant unto such and so many Persons, and for such respective Periods and under such Conditions and Regulations, (whether with regard to forfeiture Agents to be appointed or otherwise,) as to His said Excellency in Council shall from Time to Time seem meet, (but always subject by the Governor in to the provisions of this Ordinancė,) Licenses to act in this Colony in and about the Procuring, Supplying,
Council.
1
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or
No. 37.—Argust 2, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
3
$cts.
The Fee payable to the sole Counsel or leading Counsel at the Trial or Hearing of a Cause, or any other Proceeding either
at Law or in Equity (except in the cases next specified) shall be at least,
The following Scale of Fees is not to be exceeded in any of the cases specified, viz:-
25.00
25.00
Consultation or Conference;
•
•
Motion for leave to file a Claim in Equity, or to substitute Service of Process at Law, or in Equity, or to take a Document off the File of the Court at Law or in Equity, or for Contempt Process at Law or in Equity, or for time to plead or auswer, or to discharge an order for time,
10.00
5,00
25.00
Motion of Course, Every other Motion,
The Fee Payable to each Junior Counsel (where such is allowed) is not to exceed Two-thirds of the Fee allowed to his Senior Counsel, at any Consultation or Conference, or in any proceeding before the Court, and whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere.
•
No Fee to be allowed to a Junior Counsel in any case except upon good grounds shown to the satisfaction of the Taxing
Master.
•
·
•
•
•
11
Refreshers are not to exceed the rate of One-half the amount allowed for the Original Fees, yet so as that in no case the
Fee payable as a Refresher shall be less than, Counsel attending Arbitrations or Commissions shall receive the like Fees as at Trials at Law or Hearings in Equity, save that they shall be further entitled to their Expenses, and also to a remuneration for every day after the first day, of,
5.00
50.00
THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
SOLICITORS' COSTS.
$ cts.
4.00
•
6.00
•
3.00
1.50
Instructions to Sue or Defend, Instructions to prepare Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons or answer Plea or Demurrer
or to advise thereon (including the perusal of papers),
•
For entering Appearance in the cases aforesaid (including Instructions to appear) if for less than Three Defendants, The like for every Three Defendants over the First Three, a broken number of less than Three counting as Three, For preparing and filing a Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons (including sealing and issuing) or Answer, Plea, or Demurrer, a Fee to be regulated by the volume of Instructions, the nature and diffi- culties of the Case, and the Work performed.
For preparing, filling up, sealing and leaving any other Summons,
For Instructions and Attendances not by this Schedule provided for (if the Taxing Master shall allow the same), such reasonable Fees as he shall determine. But no allowance shall be made in respect of Instructions for Documents (not herein specified) to be brought into Judge's Chambers or the Office of the Court, save for Interrogatories, Examinations, and Affidavits, not being Affidavits of course or of the Party's own Solicitor or a Clerk of such. For making Copies to serve, or for the opposite Party, or fair Copies, per folio,
For engrossing in all other Cases, per folio,
•
For every Attendance to Bespeak, Deliver, Receive or File Documents, to make Payments, or to obtain Appointments, For every Attendance at Court, or in Chambers at the Hearing of any opposed Motion, Attendable Petition, or Original Summons, or Plea, or Demurrer, or before an Examiner or Commissioner, taking Evidence, per hour or broken hour,
or Court Petition, or Special Case, or Plea, or Demurrer, For the like at the Hearing of the Cause, Claim, Original or Court Petition, or or on further Directions, except in the Case next hereinafter specified, For attending and conducting any matter, in Court whether at Law, in Equity, or elsewhere, under Section Eight of this
Ordinance a Fee, not exceeding, For every Attendance to instruct Counsel, Consultation, Conference, Meeting, Search, Inspection, or Reading
Documents, per hour or broken hour,
•
1.50
0.15
0.18
1.00
2.00
•
6.00
25.00
2.00
For every Attendance to marshal Evidence or take down the Statements of a proposed Witness, such Fee as the Taxing
Master shall think fit to allow, not exceeding for every hour or broken hour,
3,00
For every Attendance at Judge's Chambers at any Government Office or at any Public Office not hereinbefore provided
for, per hour or broken hour,
2.00
10.00
1.00
folio,
0.25
If so charged, for every folio,
For draughting in all Cases not herein specified, per folio,
0.25
0.35
For every Attendance beyond Five Miles from Victoria, in lieu of the above rates of charge for attendances, but exclusive
of reasonable Expenses, per day,
For every letter, if not charged per
For translating any Document, per folio of the Original,
For Messages and Expenses according to the circumstances of each Case.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined amended Draft of the Ordinance for Seamen, is hereby published for general information.
By order of His Excellency The Governor in the Legislative Council,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st July, 1856.
HONGKONG.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Seamen..
· [ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :-
Licensed Shipping
1. His Excellency in Executive Council is empowered to grant unto such and so many Persons, and for such respective Periods and under such Conditions and Regulations, (whether with regard to forfeiture Agents to be appointed or otherwise,) as to His said Excellency in Council shall from Time to Time seem meet, (but always subject by the Governor in to the provisions of this Ordinancė,) Licenses to act in this Colony in and about the Procuring, Supplying,
Council.
1
ނ
or
No. 37.—Argust 2, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
3
$cts.
The Fee payable to the sole Counsel or leading Counsel at the Trial or Hearing of a Cause, or any other Proceeding either
at Law or in Equity (except in the cases next specified) shall be at least,
The following Scale of Fees is not to be exceeded in any of the cases specified, viz:-
25.00
25.00
Consultation or Conference;
•
•
Motion for leave to file a Claim in Equity, or to substitute Service of Process at Law, or in Equity, or to take a Document off the File of the Court at Law or in Equity, or for Contempt Process at Law or in Equity, or for time to plead or auswer, or to discharge an order for time,
10.00
5,00
25.00
Motion of Course, Every other Motion,
The Fee Payable to each Junior Counsel (where such is allowed) is not to exceed Two-thirds of the Fee allowed to his Senior Counsel, at any Consultation or Conference, or in any proceeding before the Court, and whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere.
•
No Fee to be allowed to a Junior Counsel in any case except upon good grounds shown to the satisfaction of the Taxing
Master.
•
·
•
•
•
11
Refreshers are not to exceed the rate of One-half the amount allowed for the Original Fees, yet so as that in no case the
Fee payable as a Refresher shall be less than, Counsel attending Arbitrations or Commissions shall receive the like Fees as at Trials at Law or Hearings in Equity, save that they shall be further entitled to their Expenses, and also to a remuneration for every day after the first day, of,
5.00
50.00
THE THIRD SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
SOLICITORS' COSTS.
$ cts.
4.00
•
6.00
•
3.00
1.50
Instructions to Sue or Defend, Instructions to prepare Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons or answer Plea or Demurrer
or to advise thereon (including the perusal of papers),
•
For entering Appearance in the cases aforesaid (including Instructions to appear) if for less than Three Defendants, The like for every Three Defendants over the First Three, a broken number of less than Three counting as Three, For preparing and filing a Bill, Claim, Original Petition, Special Case, or Original Summons (including sealing and issuing) or Answer, Plea, or Demurrer, a Fee to be regulated by the volume of Instructions, the nature and diffi- culties of the Case, and the Work performed.
For preparing, filling up, sealing and leaving any other Summons,
For Instructions and Attendances not by this Schedule provided for (if the Taxing Master shall allow the same), such reasonable Fees as he shall determine. But no allowance shall be made in respect of Instructions for Documents (not herein specified) to be brought into Judge's Chambers or the Office of the Court, save for Interrogatories, Examinations, and Affidavits, not being Affidavits of course or of the Party's own Solicitor or a Clerk of such. For making Copies to serve, or for the opposite Party, or fair Copies, per folio,
For engrossing in all other Cases, per folio,
•
For every Attendance to Bespeak, Deliver, Receive or File Documents, to make Payments, or to obtain Appointments, For every Attendance at Court, or in Chambers at the Hearing of any opposed Motion, Attendable Petition, or Original Summons, or Plea, or Demurrer, or before an Examiner or Commissioner, taking Evidence, per hour or broken hour,
or Court Petition, or Special Case, or Plea, or Demurrer, For the like at the Hearing of the Cause, Claim, Original or Court Petition, or or on further Directions, except in the Case next hereinafter specified, For attending and conducting any matter, in Court whether at Law, in Equity, or elsewhere, under Section Eight of this
Ordinance a Fee, not exceeding, For every Attendance to instruct Counsel, Consultation, Conference, Meeting, Search, Inspection, or Reading
Documents, per hour or broken hour,
•
1.50
0.15
0.18
1.00
2.00
•
6.00
25.00
2.00
For every Attendance to marshal Evidence or take down the Statements of a proposed Witness, such Fee as the Taxing
Master shall think fit to allow, not exceeding for every hour or broken hour,
3,00
For every Attendance at Judge's Chambers at any Government Office or at any Public Office not hereinbefore provided
for, per hour or broken hour,
2.00
10.00
1.00
folio,
0.25
If so charged, for every folio,
For draughting in all Cases not herein specified, per folio,
0.25
0.35
For every Attendance beyond Five Miles from Victoria, in lieu of the above rates of charge for attendances, but exclusive
of reasonable Expenses, per day,
For every letter, if not charged per
For translating any Document, per folio of the Original,
For Messages and Expenses according to the circumstances of each Case.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined amended Draft of the Ordinance for Seamen, is hereby published for general information.
By order of His Excellency The Governor in the Legislative Council,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st July, 1856.
HONGKONG.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Seamen..
· [ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :-
Licensed Shipping
1. His Excellency in Executive Council is empowered to grant unto such and so many Persons, and for such respective Periods and under such Conditions and Regulations, (whether with regard to forfeiture Agents to be appointed or otherwise,) as to His said Excellency in Council shall from Time to Time seem meet, (but always subject by the Governor in to the provisions of this Ordinancė,) Licenses to act in this Colony in and about the Procuring, Supplying,
Council.
4
Fees on Licenses.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 57.-AUGust 2, 1856,
Hiring, and Engaging of Scamen for Merchant Vessels-which said Persons shall be called Licensed Shipping Agents: and all such Conditions and Regulations shall, so soon as the same shall be approved by His said Excellency in Council, take effect according to the tenor thereof; and the same shall from Time to Time, when approved, be notified by insertion in the Hongkong Government Gazette.
II. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall, on receiving his License, pay the sum of Two hundred Dollars, and the same sum on every Renewal thereof at the end of the year during which he may have held the No License to be same. granted to Innkeepers,
&c.
Offices and Clerks of Shipping Agents.
Report of Arrivals and Departures.
Shipments to be
III. No License shall be granted under this Ordinance unto any Person keeping or being employed or interested in any Tavern, Inn, or Seamen's Lodging or Boarding House.
IV. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall have and maintain an Office within a convenient distance from the Harbour Master's Office for the better despatch of the business thereof, and likewise a place for the Daily attendance or resort of Seamen desiring employment on Shipboard; and the said Agent shall also provide and engage a fit and sufficient Person as Clerk in his said Office, who shall be qualified to transact the business of the said Office with Indian or Malay Seamen resorting thither for information and employment. V. A Marine Report shall be duly and regularly kept by every Licensed Shipping Agent of all Arrivals and Departures of Vessels at and from this Port.
VI. All Shipments of Seamen for any Vessels in this Port shall be effected by the means or under effected by a Licensed the authority of a Licensed Shipping Agent, or of the Owner, Master, or Mate for the voyage of the said Shipping Agent, or the Owner, &c.
Vessel, and passed through the Harbour Master's Office. Shipping of Seamen
therefor.
VII. Any Licensed Shipping Agent, on receiving from a Seaman the legal Discharge of the said Seaman, and Fees payable (but not otherwise,) is authorised to hire and engage him for whatever voyage the said Agent and he may think fit, and to ship him accordingly through the Harbour Master's Office, and to charge the Owner or Master for the voyage of the Vessel on board of which he shall have so shipped him a Fee not exceeding one Dollar for every such Seaman; which Fee shall be exclusive of the Fee of One Dollar payable at the Harbour Master's Office for every such Seaman to the use of [
.
]
Mode of signing and
VIII. Every Seaman, hired or engaged under this Ordinance, shall, for the purpose of being shipped, be entering into Articles, first taken by the Licensed Shipping Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, so hiring or engaging him, or by some Person actually and bond fide being in the regular and ordinary employment of such Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, to the Harbour Master's Office, and shall, except in the case next hereinafter specified, be then and there entered upon the Articles of the Vessel for which he is so hired or engaged as aforesaid. But, in case the said Vessel shall be under the Flag, or be owned by the Subject of a Foreign State, represented at this Port by a Consular Officer, the said Harbour Master shall, instead of so entering the said Seaman, make out and deliver unto him a Certificate under the said Harbour Master's hand, addressed to the said Con- sular Officer, and stating that the said Seaman is at liberty to sign the said Articles, and also for what Voyage, at what rate of Wages, and with what Advance thereof (if any) the said Seaman desires or intends to be so hired or engaged. And, upon production of the said Certifiate by the said Seaman unto the said Consular Officer, it shall be lawful for the said Consular Officer to enter him accordingly upon the Articles of the said Vessel.
Custom.
obey the orders of the
Abrogation of the
IX. The Rule Custom or Usage of paying unto Seamen engaged to serve in the China Seas an advance Three Months Wages' of Three Months' Wages, is hereby abrogated; and from henceforward one Month's Wages and no more
shall be advanced to every Seaman so engaged at the commencement of his said engagement. Shipping Agents to X. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall be obedient to the aforesaid Conditions and Regulations, Harbour Master. and also to the Rules and Regulations of the Harbour Master's Office, and to the Orders of the Harbor
Master in and about the carrying into effect the Provisions of this Ordinance. Unlawful employ- XI. It shall be unlawful for any Person to employ an unlicensed Person in or about the Procuring, ment of Agents and receiving of Seamen. Supplying, Hiring, Engaging, or Shipping, of Seamen for employment on board of any Vessel whatever, or knowingly to accept, receive, or harbour any Seaman procured, supplied, hired, engaged, or shipped, in order to such employment or for the purposes thereof contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance.
Scale of Penalties.
Forfeiture of Li-
censes.
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XII. Persons convicted before a stipendiary Magistrate, or any Two Justices, of offences against this Ordinance, shall forfeit to the Crown the Penalties following, (which shall be enforced and levied in the same way as Money Penalties imposed under Ordinance No. Ten of 1844 are now enforced and levied) that is to say-For every offence against. Section Six or Section Eleven of this Ordinance, a Sum not exceed- ing one hundred Dollars, nor less than twenty Dollars; and for every offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance (being a First offence) a Sum not exceeding five Dollars, nor less than one Dollar, or (being a Second offence) a Sum not exceeding ten Dollars, nor less than two Dollars, or (being a Third offence) a Sum not exceeding twenty Dollars, not less than five Dollars.
XIII. In case of a Third offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance, the Offender shall also forfeit his License: And in such case, and also where, for any breach of Condition to that effect, a License may have been forfeited, the party so forfeiting shall lose all right and title whatsoever to the Monies he shall Repeal of provisions have paid for the same.
in Ordinance No. 6 of 1852.
Extent of operation.
No. 83.
XIV. So much of Ordinance No. Six of 1852, as is inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. XV. This Ordinance extends to all Vessels, British or Foreign, not being Vessels belonging to Her Majesty or any foreign Government.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th July, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th June 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
notes issuED...................................$183,693, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st July, 1856.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 30th July, 1856.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission,
4
Fees on Licenses.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 57.-AUGust 2, 1856,
Hiring, and Engaging of Scamen for Merchant Vessels-which said Persons shall be called Licensed Shipping Agents: and all such Conditions and Regulations shall, so soon as the same shall be approved by His said Excellency in Council, take effect according to the tenor thereof; and the same shall from Time to Time, when approved, be notified by insertion in the Hongkong Government Gazette.
II. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall, on receiving his License, pay the sum of Two hundred Dollars, and the same sum on every Renewal thereof at the end of the year during which he may have held the No License to be same. granted to Innkeepers,
&c.
Offices and Clerks of Shipping Agents.
Report of Arrivals and Departures.
Shipments to be
III. No License shall be granted under this Ordinance unto any Person keeping or being employed or interested in any Tavern, Inn, or Seamen's Lodging or Boarding House.
IV. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall have and maintain an Office within a convenient distance from the Harbour Master's Office for the better despatch of the business thereof, and likewise a place for the Daily attendance or resort of Seamen desiring employment on Shipboard; and the said Agent shall also provide and engage a fit and sufficient Person as Clerk in his said Office, who shall be qualified to transact the business of the said Office with Indian or Malay Seamen resorting thither for information and employment. V. A Marine Report shall be duly and regularly kept by every Licensed Shipping Agent of all Arrivals and Departures of Vessels at and from this Port.
VI. All Shipments of Seamen for any Vessels in this Port shall be effected by the means or under effected by a Licensed the authority of a Licensed Shipping Agent, or of the Owner, Master, or Mate for the voyage of the said Shipping Agent, or the Owner, &c.
Vessel, and passed through the Harbour Master's Office. Shipping of Seamen
therefor.
VII. Any Licensed Shipping Agent, on receiving from a Seaman the legal Discharge of the said Seaman, and Fees payable (but not otherwise,) is authorised to hire and engage him for whatever voyage the said Agent and he may think fit, and to ship him accordingly through the Harbour Master's Office, and to charge the Owner or Master for the voyage of the Vessel on board of which he shall have so shipped him a Fee not exceeding one Dollar for every such Seaman; which Fee shall be exclusive of the Fee of One Dollar payable at the Harbour Master's Office for every such Seaman to the use of [
.
]
Mode of signing and
VIII. Every Seaman, hired or engaged under this Ordinance, shall, for the purpose of being shipped, be entering into Articles, first taken by the Licensed Shipping Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, so hiring or engaging him, or by some Person actually and bond fide being in the regular and ordinary employment of such Agent, Owner, Master, or Mate, to the Harbour Master's Office, and shall, except in the case next hereinafter specified, be then and there entered upon the Articles of the Vessel for which he is so hired or engaged as aforesaid. But, in case the said Vessel shall be under the Flag, or be owned by the Subject of a Foreign State, represented at this Port by a Consular Officer, the said Harbour Master shall, instead of so entering the said Seaman, make out and deliver unto him a Certificate under the said Harbour Master's hand, addressed to the said Con- sular Officer, and stating that the said Seaman is at liberty to sign the said Articles, and also for what Voyage, at what rate of Wages, and with what Advance thereof (if any) the said Seaman desires or intends to be so hired or engaged. And, upon production of the said Certifiate by the said Seaman unto the said Consular Officer, it shall be lawful for the said Consular Officer to enter him accordingly upon the Articles of the said Vessel.
Custom.
obey the orders of the
Abrogation of the
IX. The Rule Custom or Usage of paying unto Seamen engaged to serve in the China Seas an advance Three Months Wages' of Three Months' Wages, is hereby abrogated; and from henceforward one Month's Wages and no more
shall be advanced to every Seaman so engaged at the commencement of his said engagement. Shipping Agents to X. Every Licensed Shipping Agent shall be obedient to the aforesaid Conditions and Regulations, Harbour Master. and also to the Rules and Regulations of the Harbour Master's Office, and to the Orders of the Harbor
Master in and about the carrying into effect the Provisions of this Ordinance. Unlawful employ- XI. It shall be unlawful for any Person to employ an unlicensed Person in or about the Procuring, ment of Agents and receiving of Seamen. Supplying, Hiring, Engaging, or Shipping, of Seamen for employment on board of any Vessel whatever, or knowingly to accept, receive, or harbour any Seaman procured, supplied, hired, engaged, or shipped, in order to such employment or for the purposes thereof contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance.
Scale of Penalties.
Forfeiture of Li-
censes.
4
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XII. Persons convicted before a stipendiary Magistrate, or any Two Justices, of offences against this Ordinance, shall forfeit to the Crown the Penalties following, (which shall be enforced and levied in the same way as Money Penalties imposed under Ordinance No. Ten of 1844 are now enforced and levied) that is to say-For every offence against. Section Six or Section Eleven of this Ordinance, a Sum not exceed- ing one hundred Dollars, nor less than twenty Dollars; and for every offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance (being a First offence) a Sum not exceeding five Dollars, nor less than one Dollar, or (being a Second offence) a Sum not exceeding ten Dollars, nor less than two Dollars, or (being a Third offence) a Sum not exceeding twenty Dollars, not less than five Dollars.
XIII. In case of a Third offence against Section Ten of this Ordinance, the Offender shall also forfeit his License: And in such case, and also where, for any breach of Condition to that effect, a License may have been forfeited, the party so forfeiting shall lose all right and title whatsoever to the Monies he shall Repeal of provisions have paid for the same.
in Ordinance No. 6 of 1852.
Extent of operation.
No. 83.
XIV. So much of Ordinance No. Six of 1852, as is inconsistent with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. XV. This Ordinance extends to all Vessels, British or Foreign, not being Vessels belonging to Her Majesty or any foreign Government.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th July, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th June 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
notes issuED...................................$183,693, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st July, 1856.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 30th July, 1856.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission,
No 57. AUGUST 2,1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, Ist August, 1856.
No. 80.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the term for which License has been granted for the Privilege of Salt-weighing throughout the Island will expire on the 31st proximo; and that Tenders for the same privilege, for the period of One Year from the 1st September next, will be received at this Office up to Noon, on Friday the 15th proximo.
The Amount of the accepted Tender is to be paid into the Colonial Treasury in Quarterly Payments, and in advance.
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GOVERNMENT. NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the term for which License has been granted for the Privilege of Quarrying Stone throughout the Island will expire on the 31st proximo.
For the Year commencing 1st September next, this License will be divided; and for this purpose the Island will comprise two Districts, the one Eastward of the Sookunpoo Bridge in a line South towards Middle Island, and the other the places Westward of such line.
For the Privilege of Quarrying in each of these Districts for the period above mentioned, separate Tenders will be received at this Office up to Noon, on Friday the 15th proximo.
The Amount accepted for each License, the Party tendering will be required to pay into the Colonial Treasury Quarterly, and in advance.
The usual Regulations will be imposed.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d July, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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No. 48.
呈准
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Steam for
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE THE singapore, will cinee on SATURDAY, the
ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
THE
& SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “SINGAPORE," Captain GRAINGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- | sengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places; will leave this on SUNDAY, the 10th August, at2P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.N. on the 8th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBr. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late THE
Mr IZIDORO A. D'ALMEIDA in our Firm ceased on the 28th ulliino, and Mr FRANCISCO AHUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in our Firm,
Macao, 3d July, 1856.
JOZE JORGE & Co.
9th August, at 6 o'clock P.M.; and the SUPPLE- MENTARY MAIL will be made up the following Morning,-LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.M., for a late Fee of 6d. ; and from 10 o'clock a.M. to 1 o'clock P.M. at a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Hongkong, 26th July, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £1,259,760.
Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in [HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company."
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, AHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1&2Woosnam's Buildings, `AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HACHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
IN H. B. M.'s CONSULAR COURT, CANTON. In the matter of the Estate of CHARLES BUCKTON, of Whampoa, Storekeeper, deccased. LL Persons having Claims against or being indebted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned, on or before the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
Canton, 19th July, 1856.
IN H. B. M.'s CONSULAR COURT, CANTON. In the matter of the Estate of John Rhodes, Engineer of Steamer " Ann," deceased. LL Persons having Claims against or being indebted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned, on or before the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul
Canton, 19th July, 1856.
WH
NOTICE.
́HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.—
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents—"One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Bongkong 3206 GovernmenÏ
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 9TH AUGUST, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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VOL. II. No. 58.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following Draft Ordinance, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council on the 31st Ultimo, is published for general information.
By order of His Excellency The Governor in Council,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th August, 1856..
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINÆ.
No.. of 1856..
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative- Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for amending the Law of Evidence and Trial by Jury.
[ July, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :-
1. The Act of Parliament passed in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her present Majesty, Extends 18 & 19. Chapter Forty-two, relating to Uaths administered and Notarial Acts done by Diplomatic and Consular Vict., c. 42, to this.
Colony. Agents, shall, from and after the passing hereof, come into force within this Colony for all purposes whatsoever.
II. Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court, or of the Court of Petty Depositions may be Sessions, that the Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the Crown is merely, by reason of the read at Trial when illness or absence from the Colony of a Person whose Deposition shall have been duly taken in the matter, the Witness is too ill before or on the Committal of the Prisoner to take his Trial upon such Prosecution, unable to produce the to be produced. said Person as a Witness upon the said Trial, then and in such case the said Deposition may be read at the said Trial as Evidence against the said Prisoner, if the said Court shall think fit.
III. A Heathen Witness, in any Court or before any Person empowered to administer an Oath, shall not Heathen Witnesses be sworn either before or upon giving his testimony, unless such Witness shall of his own accord express his not to be sworn but by
their express desire.. desire to be sworn, and unless the said Court or Person shall accede to such his desire, in which case the said Witness shall be sworn according to his conscience. But every such unsworn Witness shall, before the taking of his said Evidence, be by, or by the order of, the said Court or Person duly warned to speak the Truth, and informed of the Penalties to which, in case he shall not speak the Truth, he will become liable; it being hereby declared and enacted, that the Penalties of Perjury shall be deemed and taken to apply to False Testimony given by any such unsworn Witness in any case where, if he had given the same upon Oath, he would by Law have thereby become liable to the same.
IV. Where two or more conflicting or contradictory Statements of Fact, or alleged Fact, have been made Contradictory State- by one and the same Witness before any Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, either at the same Examin-ments by the same Witness may be pun- ation or at two or more Examinations, an Indictment or Information may be presented or exhibited against ished as Perjury.. him, charging him with having, on the Day or Days of his said Examination or Examinations, wilfully and knowingly made the said conflicting or contradictory Statements, and setting forth the short material purport or effect thereof respectively; and if such Witness shall be thereof convicted in whole or in part, he shall suffer the Penalties of Perjury.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 58.-AUGUst 9, 1856.
Or (if before the V. If the Court before which the Statements in Section Four mentioned, or the last of them, shall have Supreme Court
or been so made shall happen to be the Supreme Court, or the Court of Petty Sessions, such Court may, if it Petty Sessions) Sum shall think fit, treat the same as a Contempt of Court under Section Twenty-eight of Ordinance No. Six of 1845, and forthwith proceed summarily to punish the same in manner therein mentioned, which Punishment shall be in lieu of all other Penalties hereby provided.
marily.
Not necessary in such cases to ascertain the truth of such statements.
VI. In Proceedings under Sections Four and Five of this Ordinance, it shall not be necessary to enquirc, state, or prove the respective Truth or Falsehood of any such Statements.
VII. The Materiality of any False Testimony to the issue or matter in question shall not be deemed Materiality of False essential in determining the character of the Offence thereby committed; and every Person guilty of False Testimony not essen- Testimony shall, without regard to the Materiality or Immateriality thereof to any such issue or matter, suffer tial to constitute the the Penalties of Perjury, if the Jury at his Trial shall think fit to convict him of his said Offence. Offence of Perjury.
VIII. Matters of Inducement, and Averments, whether Affirmative or Negative, shall no longer be intro- Shortening the form of Indictments and In- duced into Indictments or Informations for Perjury, False Witness, or False Declaration; and it shall be formations for Per-sufficient to charge therein, according to the facts, that the Defendant, on the day or days, falsely, jury, &e.
knowingly and wilfully stated before the Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, the matters alleged to be Ordinance No. 4 of false, setting forth the same shortly, and according to the substantial effect thereof. 1851, (ss. 5, 6, & 7,) IX. Section Five of Ordinance No. Four of 1851 is hereby amended, by substituting the word ed;and Ordinances No. 6 February ' for the word (January ';–Sections Six and Seven of the same Ordinance are hereby revived 1 of 1851, and No. 4 of and confirined ;—And Ordinances No. One of 1851 and No. Four of 1854 are hereby repealed. 1854 repealed.
amended and confirm-
'Witness' defined.
X. The word(Witness'in this Ordinance shall extend to every person whose Answer, Deposition, Affidavit or other Declaration upon Oath, either rivd voce, in writing, or upon record, may be taken or might have been taken but for this Ordinance.
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No.84.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION..
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of. Twenty-four Chinese Convicts、to Singapore.
This number may be increased during the ensuing week.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, Ist August, 1856.
No. 80.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION:
Notice is hereby given, that the term for which License has been granted for the Privilege of Salt-weighing throughout the Island will expire on the 31st proximo; and that Tenders for the same privilege, for the period of One Year from the 1st September next, will be received at this Office up to Noon, on Friday the 15th proximo.
The Amount of the accepted Tender is to be paid into the Colonial Treasury in Quarterly Payments, and in
advance.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d July, 1856.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the term for which License has been granted for the Privilege of Quarrying Stone throughout the Island will expire on the 31st proximo.
For the Year commencing 1st September next, this License will be divided ; and for this purpose the Island will comprise two Districts, the one Eastward of the Sookunpoo Bridge in a line South towards Middle Island, and the other the places Westward of such line.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
AUGUST 9, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
For the Privilege of Quarrying in each of these Districts for the period above mentioned, separate Tenders be received at this Office up to Noon, on Friday the 15th proximo.
The Amount accepted for each License, the Party tendering will be required to pay into the Colonial Treasury arterly, and in advance.
The usual Regulations will be imposed.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d July, 1856.
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No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
MIE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam NAVIGA-
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THE
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. THE next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer “ingapore," will close on SATURDAY, the 9th August. at 6 o'clock P.M.; and the SUPPLE- MENTAL MAIL will be made up the following Morning, LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.M., for a late Fee of 6d. ; and from 10 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock P.M. at a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1
TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “SINGAPORE,” Captain GRAINGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- | o'clock must be Prepaid. wwws, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places,
leave this on SUNDAY, the 10th August, *!? F.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. en the 8th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and Passage, arry at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE
REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value 4! the Packages for the Overland Route is required 44 Sur Egyptian Government, and must be delivered Eye Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills w Luding or with Parcels; and the Company do #ad kodd themselves responsible for any Detention or Vejudice which may happen from incorrectness in *** declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental
Sozen Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 25th July, 1856.
NOTICE
TM. IZIORO A. D'ALMEIDA in our Firm
ME Interest and Responsibility of the late
A on the 23th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO HAUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in w: Firm,
JOZE JORGE & Co.
Macao, 3d July, 1856.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Hongkong, 26th July, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £1,259,760.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
IN H. B. M.'s CONSULAR COURT, CANTON In the mutter of the Estate of CHARLES BUCKTON, of Whompoa, Storekeeper, deceased. LL Persons having Claims against or being indebted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned, on or before the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES, Consul.
Canton, 19th July, 1856.
IN H. B. M.'s CONSULAR COURT, CANTON. In the matter of the Estate of JOHN RHODES, Engineer of Steamer “ Ann,” deceased. LL Persons having Claims against or being indebted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned, on or before the Twentieth day of August next.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Consul.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES! A
Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
A
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDlers,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
HA
BE
Also,
IRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES,
&c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; alsa, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
Canton, 19th July, 1856.
WHEREAS, the
NOTICE.
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to prescat to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.→→ PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copios, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH AUGUST, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 59.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The subjoined Draft Ordinance, as amended by the Legislative Council on the 11th Instant, is hereby published for general information.
By Order,
L. D'ALMADA È CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 13th August, 1856.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINÆ.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for amending the Law of Evidence and Trial by Jury.
[ August, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :—
Extends 18 & 19.
1. So much of the Act of Parliament passed in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her present Majesty, Chapter Forty-two, relating to Oaths administered and Notarial Acts done by Diplomatic and Vict., c. 42, to this
Colony. Consular Agents, as is not now in force within this Colony, shall, from and after the passing hereof, come into force within the same.
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II. All Instruments whatsoever filed or recorded in any Foreign Court of Justice or Consulate shall be Foreign Instruments. admissible in evidence within this Colony, upon being proved in like manner as Documents filed or recorded any Foreign Court are now proveable; and all Documents whatsoever filed or recorded in any Foreign Court or Consulate under this or any other Ordinance shall, when so proved and admitted, be holden as authentic and effectual for all purposes as the same would be holden in such Court or Consulate.
III. Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court, or of the Court of Petty Depositions may be Sessions, that the Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the Crown is merely, by reason of the read at Trial when the illness or absence from the Colony of, or the impracticability of serving process on, a Person whose Deposition too ill to be produced. shall have been duly taken in the matter, before or on the Committal of the Prisoner to take his Trial upon such Prosecution, unable to produce the said Person as a Witness upon the said Trial, then and in such case the said Deposition may be read at the said Trial as Evidence against the said Prisoner, if the said Court shall think fit.
Witness is absent or
Heathen Witnesses
IV. A Heathen Witness, in any Court or before any Person empowered to administer an Oath, shall not be sworn either before or upon giving his Testimony, unless the said Court or Person shall think fit so to not to be sworn but by direct; in which case the said Witness shall be sworn according to his Conscience. But every Heathen order of the Court. Witness shall, before the taking of his said Evidence, be by, or by the order of, the said Court or Person, duly warned to speak the Truth, and informed of the Penalties to which, in case he shall not speak the Truth, he will become liable; it being hereby declared and enacted, that the Penalties of Perjury shall be deemed and taken to apply to False Testimony given by any such Witness, whether sworn or unsworn, in any case where, if he had given the same upon Oath, he would by Law have thereby become liable to the same.
No.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 59.-AUGUST 16, 1856.
Contradictory State- V. Where two or more conflicting or contradictory Statements of Fact, or alleged Fact, have been made ments by the same by one and the same Witness before any Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, either at the same Examin- Witness may be pun-ation or at two or more Examinations, and whether before the same Court or Person, or before any other ished as Perjury,
Court or Person, an Indictment or Information may be presented or exhibited against him, charging him with having, on the Day or Days of his said Examination or Examinations, wilfully and knowingly made the said conflicting or contradictory Statements, and setting forth the short material purport or effect thereof respectively; and if such Witness shall be thereof convicted in whole or in part, he shall suffer the Penalties of Perjury. Or (if before the VI. If the Court before which the Statements in Section Five mentioned, or the last of them, shall have Supreme Court or Petty Sessions) sum-
been so made shall happen to be the Supreme Court, or the Court of Petty Sessions, such Court may, if it marily, unless they shall think fit, either direct a Prosecution of the same for Perjury, and commit the Offender unless he shall shall direct a Prose-give bail for trial at the next Sessions of the Court so committing, or treat the same as a Contempt of Court,
cution.
and forthwith proceed summarily to punish the same, either by Fine not exceeding for every such Offence Two Hundred Dollars, or by Imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding for every such Offence Six Calendar Months, which Punishment shall be in lieu of all other Penalties hereby provided. Not necessary in VII. In Proceedings under Sections Five and Six of this Ordinance, it shall not be necessary to enquire, the truth of such state, or prove the respective Truth or Falsehood of any such Statements.
such cases to ascertain
statements,
VIII. The Materiality of any False Testimony to the issue or matter in question shall not be deemed Materiality of False essential in determining the character of the Offence thereby committed; and every Person guilty of False Testimony, not essen Testimony shall, without regard to the Materiality or Immateriality thereof to any such issue or matter, suffer tial to constitute the Offence of Perjury.
the Penalties of Perjury, if the Jury at his Trial shall think fit to convict him of his said Offence. Shortening the form IX. Matters of Inducement, and Averments, whether Affirmative or Negative, shall no longer be intro- of Indictments and In-duced into Indictments or Informations for Perjury, False Witness, or False Declaration; and it shall be formations for Per-sufficient to charge therein, according to the facts, that the Defendant, on the day or days, falsely, jury, &c.
knowingly, and wilfully stated before the Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, the matters alleged to be false, setting forth the same shortly, and according to the substantial effect thereof. Ordinances No. 4 of X. Section Five of Ordinance No. Four of 1851 is hereby amended, by substituting the word 1851, (§§ 5, 6, & 7,) and February' for the word 'January';-Sections Six and Seven of the same Ordinance are hereby revived No. 14 of 1856, § 2, and confirmed;-Section Two of Ordinance No. Fourteen of 1856, is hereby amended by inserting the word ed; and Ordinances' First' before the word 'Schedule ';—And Ordinances No. One of 1851 and No. Four of 1854 are hereby No. 1 of 1851, and No. repealed. '4 of 1854 repealed.
XI. The word 'Witness' in this Ordinance shall extend to every person whose Answer, Deposition, 'Witness' defined. Affidavit, or other Declaration upon Oath, either vivá voce, in writing, or upon record, may be taken or
might have been taken but for this Ordinance.
amended and confirm-
"
No. 85.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the Privilege for Quarrying Stone throughout the Island, on the usual Conditions, for the period of One Year from the 1st September next, will be submitted to Public Competition, at the Office of the Chief Magistrate of Police, at 1 P.M., on Monday, the 25th Instant.
The Upset Price, calculated from the Tenders already received, will be intimated at the time of Sale. Payments in Dollars, to be made into the Colonial Treasury, Quarterly in advance.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th August, 1856.
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No. 86.
GOVERNMENT
NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the Privilege of Salt-weighing from the 1st September next, will be submitted to Public Competition, at the Office of the Chief Magistrate of Police, between the hours 1 and 2 P.M., on Monday, the 25th Instant.
throughout the
Island, for the period of One Year
-AUGUST 16, 1856.]
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
The Upset Price, calculated from the Tenders already received, will be intimated at the time of Sale. Payments in Dollars, to be made into the ColonialTreasury, Quarterly in advance.
By Order,
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, for the Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th August, 1856.
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48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
3
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856,
NOTICE.
HE SUPREME COURT will hold Extra NISI PRIUS SITTINGS on TUESDAY, the 'reri, and SATURDAY, the Twenty-third, *»ƒa Angust instant, at 12 o'clock at Noon.
By order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
NOTICE.
HE SUPREME COURT will sit in its Equi-
TABLE JURISDICTION, on WEDNESDAY,| Twentieth day of August instant, at 12 o'clock at
-1.0.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- annal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of ANTON, Foocuow, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having . duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the Serigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at I hereby give notice to all concerned to * payment to me of all Sums due to, and to )~~ai to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late W'
Mr IZIDORO A. D'ALMEIDA in our Firm ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO HAUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in our Fiam,
Macao, 3d July, 1856.
JOZE JORGE & Co.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIT CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1&2Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Hˊ
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house
of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail."
A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all CHARGES—Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sunis due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1356.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
TH
CAPITAL £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authoris to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.--
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Liue. Twenty Cents-One- half of those charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23ð AUGUST, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 60.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, na before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLamations, NotificATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
•
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.
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No. 15 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for amending the Law of Evidence and Trial by Jury.
[22d August, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say :-
Extends 18 & 19
1. So much of the Act of Parliament passed in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her present Majesty, Chapter Forty-two, relating to Oaths administered and Notarial Acts done by Diplomatic and Vict., c. 42, to Consular Agents, as is not now in force within this Colony, shall, from and after the passing hereof, come Colony. into force within the same.
II. All Instruments whatsoever, legally and properly filed or recorded in any Foreign Court of Justice Foreign Instruments. or Consulate according to the Law and Practice of such Court or Consulate, and all Copies of such Instru- ments, shall be admissible in evidence within this Colony, upon being proved in like manner as Documents filed or recorded in any Foreign Court are proveable under this or any other Ordinance; and all Documents whatsoever so filed or recorded in any Foreign Court or Consulate, and all Copies of such Documents, shall, when so proved and admitted, be holden as authentic and effectual for all purposes of évidence as the same would be holden in such Court or Consulate.
Witness is absent or
III. Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court, or of the Court of Petty Depositions may be Sessions, that the Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the Crown is merely, by reason of the read at Trial when the illness or absence from the Colony of, or the impracticability of serving process on, a Person whose Deposition too ill to be produced. shall have been duly taken in the matter, before or on the Committal of the Prisoner to take his Trial upon such Prosecution, unable to produce the said Person as a Witness upon the said Trial, then and in such case the said Deposition may be read at the said Trial as Evidence against the said Prisoner, if the said Court shall think fit.
Heathen Witnesses
order of the Court.
IV. A Heathen Witness, in any Court or before any Person empowered to administer an Oath, shall not be sworn either before or upon giving his Testimony, unless the said Court or Person shall think fit so to not to be sworn but by direct; in which case the said Witness shall be sworn according to his Conscience. But every Heathen Witness shall, before the taking of his said Evidence, be by, or by the order of, the said Court or Person, duly warned to speak the Truth, and informed of the Penalties to which, in case he shall not speak the Truth, he will become liable; it being hereby declared and enacted, that the Penalties of Perjury shall be deemed and taken to apply to False Testimony given by any such Witness, whether sworn or unsworn, in any case where, if he had given the same upon Oath, he would by Law have thereby become liable to the same.
V. Where two or more conflicting or contradictory Statements of Fact, or alleged Fact, have been Contradictory State- wilfully and knowingly made by one and the same Witness before any Court or Person empowered as aforements by the same Witness may be pun- aid, either at the same Examination or at two or more Examinations, and whether before the same Court
ished as Perjury. or Person, or before any other Court or Person, an Indictment or Information may be presented or exhibited #inst him, charging him with having, on the Day or Days of his said Examination or Examinations, wilfully and knowingly made the said conflicting or contradictory Statements, and setting forth the short material purport or effect thereof respectively; and if such Witness shall be thereof convicted in whole or in pirt, he shall suffer the Penalties of Perjury.
Or (if before the Supreme Court
cation.
The Hongkong Government Gazetje.
[No. 60.—AUGUst 23, 1856.
VI. If the Court before which the Statements in Section Five mentioned, or the last of them, shall have or been so made shall happen to be the Supreme Courty or the Court of Petty Sessions, such Court may, if it Petty Sessions) sum- shall think fit, either direct a Prosecution of the same for Perjury, and commit the Offender unless he shall marily, unless they shall direct a Prose-give bail for trial at the next Sessions of the Court so committing, or treat the same as a Contempt of Court, and forthwith proceed summarily to punish the same, either by Fine not exceeding for every such Offence Two Hundred Dollars, or by Imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding for every such Offence Six Calendar Months, which Punishment shall be in lieu of all other Penalties hereby provided. VII. In Proceedings under Sections Five and Six of this Ordinance, it shall not be necessary to enquire, state, or prove the respective Truth or Falsehood of any such Statements.
Not necessary in snch cases to ascertain the truth of such statements.
VIII. The Materiality of any False Testimony to the issue or matter in question shall not be deemed Materiality of Falso essential in determining the character of the Offence thereby committed; and every Person guilty of False Testimony not essen- Testimony shall, without regard to the Materiality or Immateriality thereof to any such issue or matter, suffer tial to constitute the the Penalties of Perjury, if the Jury at his Trial shall think fit to convict him of his said Offence. Offence of Perjury.
IX. Matters of Inducement, and Averments, whether Affirmative or Negative, shall no longer be intro- Shortening the form of Indictments and In-luced into Indictments or Informations for Perjury, False Witness, or False Declaration; and it shall be formations for Per-sufficient to charge therein, according to the facts, that the Defendant, on the day or days, falsely, jury, &c.
knowingly, and wilfully stated before the Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, the matters alleged to be false, setting forth the same shortly, and according to the substantial effect thereof. Ordinances No. 4 of X. Section Five of Ordinance No. Four of 1851 is hereby amended, by substituting the word 1851, (§§ 5, 6, & 7,) and February' for the word January-Sections Six and Seven of the same Ordinance are hereby revived No. 14 of 1856, § 2, and confirmed;-Section Two of Ordinance No. Fourteen of 1856, is hereby amended by inserting the word ed; and Ordinances First' before the word 'Schedule ';—And Ordinances No. One of 1851 and No. Four of 1854 are hereby No. 1 of 1851, and No. repealed. 4 of 1854 repealed.
XI. The word 'Witness' in this Ordinance shall extend to every person whose Answer, Deposition, 'Witness' defined. Affidavit, or other Declaration upon Oath, either vivá voce, in writing, or upon record, may be taken or
might have been taken but for this Ordinance.
JOHN BOWRING.
amended and confirm-
No. 87.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 22d Day of August, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In consequence of Regulations issued by the French Authorities, it is necessary that Persons intending to return to Europe via France, should be provided with Passports granted at the Port of Embarkation.
Passports will in consequence be issued to Her Majesty's Subjects by His Excellency The Governor at the Office of the Colonial Secretary. The Official Fee of Five Dollars, under Ordinance No. 5 of 1845, will be payable- on the issue of each Passport.
Where the party applying for a Passport is unknown at the Government Offices, the Signature of Two House- holders in the Colony will be necessary for his identification.
1
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st August, 1856.
*
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, for the Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China has great satisfaction in publishing, for the information of all concerned, Translation of a Royal Decree of H.M.C. Majesty dated 29th April, emancipating from all restrictions the Exportation of Rice and Paddy from the Ports of the Philippine Islands designated in the said
Decree.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th August, 1856.
*W. WOODGATE.
EXTRACT FRom the official bulletin of the philippines OF 15TH JULY, 1856. Official Section.-Supreme Government of the Philippines. From the Principal Department of State charged with the Affairs beyond the Seas, I have received, dated the 29th April last, the following Royal Order: Most Excellent Sr.,-The Queen, whom God preserve! having been advised by Your communication No. 195, dated 7th September ultimo, as by the instructive information which accompanied it, and having Her attention constantly directed to the development of Agricultural Production, which has no other basis than consumption, and no more powerful channel than the freedom of mercantile transactions, has recognized that Your Ordinance of 29th August last is a decided improvement upon the measures formerly taken in times of scarcity,-and that for the future the error must cautiously be avoided of seeking to lower prices by the prohibition of exportation and other Official measures since it is only by the liberty of exchange that the current prices of different markets can be levelled according to the laws which regulate supply and demand; and as Her Majesty (whom God preserve!) is of opinion that nothing is more likely to encourage agriculture in the Philippines than the demand for the markets of China, and that this demand will augment trade between the two countries, unless checked by partial interests,—has been pleased to decree as follows: 1st, The Trade in Rice and Paddy between the Ports and Provinces of the Philippine Islands shall in future be carried on in entire liberty, and without being subject to other rules and formalities than those established by the Superintendency for the embarkation or transfer of other articles of free traffic. 2d, The exportation of Rice and Paddy for foreign countries shall have effect from the following Ports,-Manila, in the Province of Tondo; Sual, in that of Pangasinan ; Currimao, in that of North Ilocos; Salomaque, in that of South Ilocos; San Miguel, in that of Camarines, and for those of Zamboanga, Iloilo, Casios, and Antique, in the provinces of the same name,-as in all others where a Custom House is established for foreign trade. 3d, For the export of Rice and Paddy, no special license is required from the government, nor other formalities than those adopted as a general rule for articles of free traffic.
And having advised the execution, I
By Royal order I communicate this to You, to give proper execution and effect to the same. send it to You to give it the necessary publicity in the province You command.
God preserve you many years, Manila, 15th July, 1856, P.A.D.E.G.G.
THE GENERAL 2D CABO MONTERO.
Copy,
True Copy,
W. WOODGATE.
MARTINEZ.
Or (if before the Supreme Court
cation.
The Hongkong Government Gazetje.
[No. 60.—AUGUst 23, 1856.
VI. If the Court before which the Statements in Section Five mentioned, or the last of them, shall have or been so made shall happen to be the Supreme Courty or the Court of Petty Sessions, such Court may, if it Petty Sessions) sum- shall think fit, either direct a Prosecution of the same for Perjury, and commit the Offender unless he shall marily, unless they shall direct a Prose-give bail for trial at the next Sessions of the Court so committing, or treat the same as a Contempt of Court, and forthwith proceed summarily to punish the same, either by Fine not exceeding for every such Offence Two Hundred Dollars, or by Imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding for every such Offence Six Calendar Months, which Punishment shall be in lieu of all other Penalties hereby provided. VII. In Proceedings under Sections Five and Six of this Ordinance, it shall not be necessary to enquire, state, or prove the respective Truth or Falsehood of any such Statements.
Not necessary in snch cases to ascertain the truth of such statements.
VIII. The Materiality of any False Testimony to the issue or matter in question shall not be deemed Materiality of Falso essential in determining the character of the Offence thereby committed; and every Person guilty of False Testimony not essen- Testimony shall, without regard to the Materiality or Immateriality thereof to any such issue or matter, suffer tial to constitute the the Penalties of Perjury, if the Jury at his Trial shall think fit to convict him of his said Offence. Offence of Perjury.
IX. Matters of Inducement, and Averments, whether Affirmative or Negative, shall no longer be intro- Shortening the form of Indictments and In-luced into Indictments or Informations for Perjury, False Witness, or False Declaration; and it shall be formations for Per-sufficient to charge therein, according to the facts, that the Defendant, on the day or days, falsely, jury, &c.
knowingly, and wilfully stated before the Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, the matters alleged to be false, setting forth the same shortly, and according to the substantial effect thereof. Ordinances No. 4 of X. Section Five of Ordinance No. Four of 1851 is hereby amended, by substituting the word 1851, (§§ 5, 6, & 7,) and February' for the word January-Sections Six and Seven of the same Ordinance are hereby revived No. 14 of 1856, § 2, and confirmed;-Section Two of Ordinance No. Fourteen of 1856, is hereby amended by inserting the word ed; and Ordinances First' before the word 'Schedule ';—And Ordinances No. One of 1851 and No. Four of 1854 are hereby No. 1 of 1851, and No. repealed. 4 of 1854 repealed.
XI. The word 'Witness' in this Ordinance shall extend to every person whose Answer, Deposition, 'Witness' defined. Affidavit, or other Declaration upon Oath, either vivá voce, in writing, or upon record, may be taken or
might have been taken but for this Ordinance.
JOHN BOWRING.
amended and confirm-
No. 87.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 22d Day of August, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In consequence of Regulations issued by the French Authorities, it is necessary that Persons intending to return to Europe via France, should be provided with Passports granted at the Port of Embarkation.
Passports will in consequence be issued to Her Majesty's Subjects by His Excellency The Governor at the Office of the Colonial Secretary. The Official Fee of Five Dollars, under Ordinance No. 5 of 1845, will be payable- on the issue of each Passport.
Where the party applying for a Passport is unknown at the Government Offices, the Signature of Two House- holders in the Colony will be necessary for his identification.
1
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st August, 1856.
*
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, for the Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China has great satisfaction in publishing, for the information of all concerned, Translation of a Royal Decree of H.M.C. Majesty dated 29th April, emancipating from all restrictions the Exportation of Rice and Paddy from the Ports of the Philippine Islands designated in the said
Decree.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th August, 1856.
*W. WOODGATE.
EXTRACT FRom the official bulletin of the philippines OF 15TH JULY, 1856. Official Section.-Supreme Government of the Philippines. From the Principal Department of State charged with the Affairs beyond the Seas, I have received, dated the 29th April last, the following Royal Order: Most Excellent Sr.,-The Queen, whom God preserve! having been advised by Your communication No. 195, dated 7th September ultimo, as by the instructive information which accompanied it, and having Her attention constantly directed to the development of Agricultural Production, which has no other basis than consumption, and no more powerful channel than the freedom of mercantile transactions, has recognized that Your Ordinance of 29th August last is a decided improvement upon the measures formerly taken in times of scarcity,-and that for the future the error must cautiously be avoided of seeking to lower prices by the prohibition of exportation and other Official measures since it is only by the liberty of exchange that the current prices of different markets can be levelled according to the laws which regulate supply and demand; and as Her Majesty (whom God preserve!) is of opinion that nothing is more likely to encourage agriculture in the Philippines than the demand for the markets of China, and that this demand will augment trade between the two countries, unless checked by partial interests,—has been pleased to decree as follows: 1st, The Trade in Rice and Paddy between the Ports and Provinces of the Philippine Islands shall in future be carried on in entire liberty, and without being subject to other rules and formalities than those established by the Superintendency for the embarkation or transfer of other articles of free traffic. 2d, The exportation of Rice and Paddy for foreign countries shall have effect from the following Ports,-Manila, in the Province of Tondo; Sual, in that of Pangasinan ; Currimao, in that of North Ilocos; Salomaque, in that of South Ilocos; San Miguel, in that of Camarines, and for those of Zamboanga, Iloilo, Casios, and Antique, in the provinces of the same name,-as in all others where a Custom House is established for foreign trade. 3d, For the export of Rice and Paddy, no special license is required from the government, nor other formalities than those adopted as a general rule for articles of free traffic.
And having advised the execution, I
By Royal order I communicate this to You, to give proper execution and effect to the same. send it to You to give it the necessary publicity in the province You command.
God preserve you many years, Manila, 15th July, 1856, P.A.D.E.G.G.
THE GENERAL 2D CABO MONTERO.
Copy,
True Copy,
W. WOODGATE.
MARTINEZ.
Or (if before the Supreme Court
cation.
The Hongkong Government Gazetje.
[No. 60.—AUGUst 23, 1856.
VI. If the Court before which the Statements in Section Five mentioned, or the last of them, shall have or been so made shall happen to be the Supreme Courty or the Court of Petty Sessions, such Court may, if it Petty Sessions) sum- shall think fit, either direct a Prosecution of the same for Perjury, and commit the Offender unless he shall marily, unless they shall direct a Prose-give bail for trial at the next Sessions of the Court so committing, or treat the same as a Contempt of Court, and forthwith proceed summarily to punish the same, either by Fine not exceeding for every such Offence Two Hundred Dollars, or by Imprisonment with or without hard labour for a term not exceeding for every such Offence Six Calendar Months, which Punishment shall be in lieu of all other Penalties hereby provided. VII. In Proceedings under Sections Five and Six of this Ordinance, it shall not be necessary to enquire, state, or prove the respective Truth or Falsehood of any such Statements.
Not necessary in snch cases to ascertain the truth of such statements.
VIII. The Materiality of any False Testimony to the issue or matter in question shall not be deemed Materiality of Falso essential in determining the character of the Offence thereby committed; and every Person guilty of False Testimony not essen- Testimony shall, without regard to the Materiality or Immateriality thereof to any such issue or matter, suffer tial to constitute the the Penalties of Perjury, if the Jury at his Trial shall think fit to convict him of his said Offence. Offence of Perjury.
IX. Matters of Inducement, and Averments, whether Affirmative or Negative, shall no longer be intro- Shortening the form of Indictments and In-luced into Indictments or Informations for Perjury, False Witness, or False Declaration; and it shall be formations for Per-sufficient to charge therein, according to the facts, that the Defendant, on the day or days, falsely, jury, &c.
knowingly, and wilfully stated before the Court or Person empowered as aforesaid, the matters alleged to be false, setting forth the same shortly, and according to the substantial effect thereof. Ordinances No. 4 of X. Section Five of Ordinance No. Four of 1851 is hereby amended, by substituting the word 1851, (§§ 5, 6, & 7,) and February' for the word January-Sections Six and Seven of the same Ordinance are hereby revived No. 14 of 1856, § 2, and confirmed;-Section Two of Ordinance No. Fourteen of 1856, is hereby amended by inserting the word ed; and Ordinances First' before the word 'Schedule ';—And Ordinances No. One of 1851 and No. Four of 1854 are hereby No. 1 of 1851, and No. repealed. 4 of 1854 repealed.
XI. The word 'Witness' in this Ordinance shall extend to every person whose Answer, Deposition, 'Witness' defined. Affidavit, or other Declaration upon Oath, either vivá voce, in writing, or upon record, may be taken or
might have been taken but for this Ordinance.
JOHN BOWRING.
amended and confirm-
No. 87.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 22d Day of August, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In consequence of Regulations issued by the French Authorities, it is necessary that Persons intending to return to Europe via France, should be provided with Passports granted at the Port of Embarkation.
Passports will in consequence be issued to Her Majesty's Subjects by His Excellency The Governor at the Office of the Colonial Secretary. The Official Fee of Five Dollars, under Ordinance No. 5 of 1845, will be payable- on the issue of each Passport.
Where the party applying for a Passport is unknown at the Government Offices, the Signature of Two House- holders in the Colony will be necessary for his identification.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st August, 1856.
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L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, for the Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China has great satisfaction in publishing, for the information of all concerned, Translation of a Royal Decree of H.M.C. Majesty dated 29th April, emancipating from all restrictions the Exportation of Rice and Paddy from the Ports of the Philippine Islands designated in the said
Decree.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th August, 1856.
*W. WOODGATE.
EXTRACT FRom the official bulletin of the philippines OF 15TH JULY, 1856. Official Section.-Supreme Government of the Philippines. From the Principal Department of State charged with the Affairs beyond the Seas, I have received, dated the 29th April last, the following Royal Order: Most Excellent Sr.,-The Queen, whom God preserve! having been advised by Your communication No. 195, dated 7th September ultimo, as by the instructive information which accompanied it, and having Her attention constantly directed to the development of Agricultural Production, which has no other basis than consumption, and no more powerful channel than the freedom of mercantile transactions, has recognized that Your Ordinance of 29th August last is a decided improvement upon the measures formerly taken in times of scarcity,-and that for the future the error must cautiously be avoided of seeking to lower prices by the prohibition of exportation and other Official measures since it is only by the liberty of exchange that the current prices of different markets can be levelled according to the laws which regulate supply and demand; and as Her Majesty (whom God preserve!) is of opinion that nothing is more likely to encourage agriculture in the Philippines than the demand for the markets of China, and that this demand will augment trade between the two countries, unless checked by partial interests,—has been pleased to decree as follows: 1st, The Trade in Rice and Paddy between the Ports and Provinces of the Philippine Islands shall in future be carried on in entire liberty, and without being subject to other rules and formalities than those established by the Superintendency for the embarkation or transfer of other articles of free traffic. 2d, The exportation of Rice and Paddy for foreign countries shall have effect from the following Ports,-Manila, in the Province of Tondo; Sual, in that of Pangasinan ; Currimao, in that of North Ilocos; Salomaque, in that of South Ilocos; San Miguel, in that of Camarines, and for those of Zamboanga, Iloilo, Casios, and Antique, in the provinces of the same name,-as in all others where a Custom House is established for foreign trade. 3d, For the export of Rice and Paddy, no special license is required from the government, nor other formalities than those adopted as a general rule for articles of free traffic.
And having advised the execution, I
By Royal order I communicate this to You, to give proper execution and effect to the same. send it to You to give it the necessary publicity in the province You command.
God preserve you many years, Manila, 15th July, 1856, P.A.D.E.G.G.
THE GENERAL 2D CABO MONTERO.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
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His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China has directed to be published for gencral information the following Despatch from Captain The Honorable Keith Stewart, H.M.S. Nankin, and Senior Naval Officer on this Station, reporting the destruction of Piratical Junke in the neighborhood of this Colony. SIR JOHN RowRING has conveyed to Captain Eugenio Aguera de Bustamante, of H. M.C.M. Steamer Reyna de Castilla, the expression of his satisfaction with the valuable co-operation afforded on this occasion for the suppression of a nuisance affecting the commercial interest of all nations trading with China.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th August, 1856..
W. WOODGATE.
HER MAJESTY'S SHIP Nanhin, HONGKONG,
17th August, 1856.
SIR,I have the honor to acquaint Your Excellency with my proceedings in Her Majesty's Steam Vessel Coromandel, under Lieutenant Nares' command, during three expeditions in search of Pirates, all of which I am happy to say were successful; I had the Nankin's Boats in tow in the two latter expeditions.
On the 2d instant, when at anchor in Plover Cove in Mir's Bay, I received information from some Fishermen, that two Piratical Junks had left that place the previous day, and were gone to Starling Cove, where I found and burnt them the next day, and then returned to Hongkong.
On the 8th, I received Your Excellency's despatch, respecting a Pirate Lorcha at Sunling, and a suspicious-looking Fleet off Coulan and went to sea that evening, but did not fall in with any suspicious-looking Vessels off Coulan. We however discovered the Lorcha about 25 miles up a river, inside the Island of Tongua. I must here mention, that on our way up this river, we heard guns firing, and that the Imperialists and Rebels were fighting in the immediate vicinity, and shortly after some 400 or 500 Chinese armed with Spears and Swords came down to the banks, and waved for us to go back. Fortunately Mr Caldwell was with me in my gig, and he being able to interpret, and explain my object in going up where no European boat had ever previously been seen, the Chinese offered no resistance. We went on, and found the Lorcha, which we burnt, together with a Junk in her possession full of Stinkpots. Having got back to the Coromandel, after a very fatiguing pull of 50 miles, I proceeded to the Westward to examine the Piratical haunts about the Islands of St Jins and Hawcheun, but finding nothing suspicious in that neighbourhood, I came back to Hongkong by the in-shore channels, and arrived at 9 P.M. on the 12th, when I found your Excellency's communication of that day, respecting a Piratical Fleet in Mir's Bay, where I proceeded the next morning, in Company with the Spanish Steamer-of-war Reyna de Castilla, commanded by Captain Eugenio de Anera, who readily offered his services on this occasion. In a secluded creek, a regular Pirate's nest, Lieutenant Curme in the Nankin's Launch discovered five large Pirate Junks, mounting 25 guns, and loaded, and laid to cover the entrance; one gun had four shot in. Providentially the Pirates observing from the hills the Steamers approaching, had deserted their Junks, which contained a large quantity of Powder and Stinkpots.
We burnt four Junks; one I brought away. Captain Huskisson lost no time in landing with the Marines, and endeavoured to cut off some of the Pirates, who were retreating up the hills, but the excessive heat and fatigue were too much for his men, and the Pirates having had a long slant, he did not capture any; one was shot. While we were destroying the Junks in Pirate's nest, Lieutenant Nares in Coromandel found two Junks in a cove in Crooked Island, one of them a Pirate, which he burnt; the other a trading Junk, which had been taken off Coulan on the 6th instant.
I am much indebted to Captain Eugenio de Aguera, for the efficient service he rendered in his Boats, and by towing the Nankin's Burge; and the presence of his Steam Vessel, adding so much to our force, no doubt deterred the Pirates from attempting resistance.
In conclusion, I beg to draw your Excellency's attention to the invaluable service of Mr Caldwell as Interpreter on these expeditions. He accompanied me, and had he not been with me when the Chinese attempted to stop my proceeding up the river after the Lorcha, serious results might have ensued.—I have, &C.
KEITH STEWART,
Captain.
His Excellency,
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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Notice is hereby given, that the Privilege for Quarrying Stone throughout the Island, on the usual Conditions, for the period of One Year from the 1st September next, will be submitted to Public Competition, at the Office of the Chief Magistrate of Police, at 1 P.M., on Monday, the 25th Instant.
The Upset Price, calculated from the Tenders already received, will be intimated at the time of Sale. Payments in Dollars, to be made into the Colonial Treasury, Quarterly in advance.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th August, 1856.
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for the Colonial Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that the Privilege of Salt-weighing throughout the Island, for the period of One Year from the 1st September next, will be submitted to Public Competition, at the Office of the Chief Magistrate of Police, between the hours 1 and 2 P.M., on Monday, the 25th Instant.
The Upset Price, calculated from the Tenders already received, will be intimated at the time of Sale. Payments in Dollars, to be made into the ColonialTreasury, Quarterly in advance.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th August, 1856.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
NOTICE
NHE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on MONDAY, the 25th day of Augus! ins'ant, at 12 o'clock Noon.
N°
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
NOTICE.
Sessions of the SUPREME COURT under its CRIMINAL Jurisdiction, will be held during the ensuing Month of September.
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By order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
Court House, 20th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
AN Assignment of the Property Real and Perr CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the sàid Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
Conton, 7th August, 1856,
NOTICE.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
HE Interest and Responsibility of the late WH
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Mr IZIDORO A. D'ALMEIDA in our Firm ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO HAUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in our Fium,
JOZE JORGE & Co.
Macno. 3d July, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
AHIP CHANDLERSG Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1&2Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HACHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house
of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.n
A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois,
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& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY, Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
•
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company,"
Hongkong、10th April,1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.~* PRIOR, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-sis Cente.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Bongkong
THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 30TH AUGUST, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 61.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Họngkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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Diplomatic Department. His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., is pleased to direct that the subjoined copy of a Circular this day addressed to Her Britannic Majesty's Consuls and Vice-Consuls in China, be published for general information.
No.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th August, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
CIRCULAR NO. 17 OF 1856, TO HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S CONSULS AND VICE-CONSUls in china, Superintendency of Trade, Hongkong,
27th August, 1856.
SIR, I have to call your attention to Colonial Ordinance No. 15 of this Year, passed in Council on the 22d instant, entitled An Ordinance for amending the Law of Evidence and Trial by Jury ;" and upon the recommendation of the Attorney General, I have determined that the Clauses Nos. I, II, IV, V, VII, IX, and XI, in the said Ordinance shall be made Rules of the Consular Courts in China.
Persons convicted of Perjury, False Declaration or contradictory Statement under the said Sections, may be proceeded against and punished for the same under Articles XVI, XVIII, and XIX, of the Order in Council of 13th June 1853, or may, at the discretion of the Court, be punished with a Fine of not more than 100 Dollars, or Imprisonment for not more than Thirty Days, as for a Contempt of
JOHN BOWRING. Court. I have, &c.,
(Signed)
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GEORGE S. Morrison.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that Her Most Gracious Majesty has been pleased to approve and confirm the appointment of the Honorable T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, to a seat in the Legislative Council of this Colony.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th August, 1856.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W, T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified for the information of the public, that for the Year beginning 1st Proximo, and ending 31st August, 1857, Yeong KwEI Sow holds the Stone-quarry Farm at the sum of 1,300 Dollars, and LEE AHKUM the Salt-weighing Farm at the sum of 5,590 Dollars.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office,, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th August, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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Νο. 90.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 61.-AUGUST 30, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
With reference to Government Notification No. 49 of 16th April last, it is hereby intimated, that Her Majesty's Exequatur has been duly granted to L. A. WIESE, Esquire, as Consul in Hongkong for the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th August, 1856.
No. 91.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Notice is hereby given that, in obedience to an Exequatur granted by Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, L. A. WIESE, Esquire, will be recognized from this date as Consul for the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen within this Colony.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th August, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856,
NOTICE.
HE next Session of the SUPREME COURT
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
under its Summary JurisdicTION, will be held Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- THE Interest and Responsibility of the late
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on FRIDAY, the 5th day of September 1856, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
Steam for SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE
ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, .
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
THE
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sonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
'Conton, 7th August, 1856.
WH
NOTICE. HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. HE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship "GANGES," Captain BOWEN, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- sengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on FRIDAY, the 12th September,—for should the “Erin " from Shanghae have then arrived.
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 30th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
R HENRY MURRAY is a Partner in our
MR
Firm.
NEAVE, MURRAY & Co.
Canton, 26th August, 1856.
the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1856.
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FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail." TABLE, showing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
*
Mr IZIDORO A. D'ÁLMEIDA in our Firm ceased on the 28th ultimo, and Mr FRANCISCO HAUJAS has this day been admitted a Partner in our Firm,
JOZE JORGE & Co.
Macao, 3d July, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are anthorized to grant POLICIES
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES of Europeans resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company,”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
ESING'S
SODA-WATER AND LEMONADE MANUFACTORY,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.➡
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Bingle Copies, Thirty-sla Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One
Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6TH SEPTEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 62.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 92.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
With reference to Government Notification No. 43 of 2d April last, it is hereby made known, that Her Majesty's Exequatur has been duly granted to F. H. BLOCK, Esquire, as Consul in Hongkong for His Majesty The King of Denmark.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d September, 1856.
No. 93.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th September, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
31st July 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
+
NOTES ISSUED,............$187,290, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st August, 1856.
WH. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 30th August, 1856.
No. 48.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
VICE-CONSULATE OF FRANCE,
THE
HONGKONG.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 62.-September 6, 1856.
THE undersigned hereby gives notice, that all PASSPORTS for parties from this place in- tending to pass through France, must bear the Visa of this Vice-Consulate to render them valid.
NOTICE.
In the Vice-Admiralty Court of Hongkong. PORTER & Ors. v. THE “Moonsoon." THE undersigned is instructed by the Marshal of the said Court to expose for Sale, and sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, to the best bidder, the said Ship “ MONSOON," her TACKLE, APPAREL, and Vice-Consulate for France. FURNITURE: as she now lies in this Harbour. The Sale will be held on board, at 12 o'clock Noonday, of the 10th instant.
G. L. HASKELL,
Hongkong, 5th September, 1856.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
THE
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship "GANGES,” Captain BOWEN, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- sengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on FRIDAY, the 12th September,- should the "Erin " from Shanghae have then arrived.
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental
Steam Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 30th August, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
next per
Victoria, Hongkong, 3d of September, 1856,
G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
For Inventory and further particulars of Sale, see Handbills-to be had on application at the VIC- TORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
In re GEORGE WILLIAM COSSLETT, deceased.
JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW,
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BECCA alias BabaJEE NYE, THOMAS JONES,
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JOHN BROWN,
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ALEXANDER RYRIE,
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N OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN
and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on
AN
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- sonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of Canton, FooChow, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18tharch, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE
covering Risks from FIRE, on Buildings in SATURDAY, the Thirteenth day of September, undersigned are anthorized to grant POLICIES 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept this Colony owned by. Europeans, though the Pre- or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failingmises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They
THE Gunst, GENERAL MAILU PSD Steamer which, Administration will be granted to the Re- are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES
11th September, at 6 o'clock P.M. The usual Sup-gistrar of the said Court.
PLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the following Morning,-LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.K., for a late Fee of 6d. ; and from 10 o'clock a.m.
to 1 o'clock P.M. for a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
Wă. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Hongkong, 6th September, 1856.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
NOTICE.
'R HENRY MURRAY is a Partner in our
Firm.
MR
NEAVE, MURRAY & Co. Canton, 26th August, 1856.
of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company."
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-sia
Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
Bongkong
THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH SEPTEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 63.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 94.
GOVERNMENT
NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th September, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th August 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,
$185,102,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 6th September, 1856.
No. 48.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
In the Estate of JOHN BROWN, deceused
A
Master Mariner.
LL Persons having Claims against or being indebted to the above Estate are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned
forthwith.
FRED. H. BLOCK, Administrator.
Hongkong, 11th September, 1856.
THE
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day
between the undersigned, under the Stay by lapse of time and mutual consent. The outstand- ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- FORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
A'
·
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- sonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY. Conton, 7th August, 1856.
NOTICE. HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS W
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
R HENRY MURRAY is a Partner in our
Mr Firm.
MR
NEAVE, MURRAY & Co.
Canton, 26th August, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £1,259,760.
THE
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on Buildings in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH SEPTEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 64.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGkong goveRNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 95.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that at a Meeting of the Executive Council held this day, JOHN SCARTH, Esquire, took the necessary Oaths, and is duly declared a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th September, 1856.
No. 96.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that a Memorandum of Land Rent due to the Crown is posted at the Colonial Treasury, showing the amount outstanding on, and the Registered Holders of, the different Lots on which such Rent is still unsatisfied.
At the conclusion of One Month from this date, further steps will be taken for the recovery of the Rents then remaining unpaid.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th September, 1856.
No. 97.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Notice is hereby given, that arrangements have been made for carrying out in part Ordinance No. 11 of 1856, "for Lighting the City of Victoria," and that the said arrangements comprise all that portion of the City lying Westward of the Murray Battery.
The Police Rate Assessors have therefore, under Clause I of the above Ordinance, been instructed to levy "the "Lighting Rate" for the Quarter ending 31st December next, in the District afore mentioned.
Due Notification will be made when the Surveyor General shall report arrangements completed for the exten- sion of the provisions of the Ordinance to those parts of Victoria situated Eastward of the above Battery,
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th September, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
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In re PEDRO ANDRADO,
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JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW,
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 64.-SEPTEMBER 20, 1856.
deceased.
BECCA, otherwise BABBAJEĘ NYE, THOMAS JONES,
NOT
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NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
AN
of the oroperty Real and Per
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGhar, China, having OTICE—All claims against the above Estates been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI-undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, NISTRATOR, before the 20th day of March, 1857, and recorded in the United States Consulate at otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to are requested to make immediate payment to
present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY. Conton, 7th August, 1856.
'WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar Official Administrator.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent. The outstand- ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- FORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
-C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
NOTICE.
R HENRY MURRAY is a Partner in our
Mr Firm. MR
W
NOTICE. HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
ADVERTISEMENT.
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In the Estate of JOHN BROWN, deceased
Master Mariner.
ALL
indebted to the above Estate are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forth with.
FRED. H. BLOCK,
Administrator.
Hongkong, 11th September, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY, Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company,”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
A
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the China Mail.“ TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
~TORAGE,—on moderate terms, in 'the STORK- Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.—
SHIP “Hornet," Whampoa.
NEAVE, MURRAY & Co.
F. BLACKHEAD.
Whampon, 14th July, 1856.
Canton, 26th August, 1856.
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six
Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- kalf of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER, 1856. VOL. II. No. 65.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 98.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Acting Surveyor General having reported the completion of full preparations to Light the City of Victoria, under Ordinance No. 11 of 1856. It is hereby notified, that the Police Rate Assessors, under Clause I. of the Ordinance, will levy the Lighting Rate for the Final Quarter of the Current Year in those parts of the City to the Eastward of the Murray Battery, as far as, and including, the Sookunpoo District.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d September, 1856.
No. 99.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Her Majesty's Exequatur having been applied for, authorizing Mr L. J. GUTIERREZ to exercise the Office of Vice-Consul for Spain in this Colony, His Excellency The Governor hereby notifies, that Mr Gutierrez will be recognized by this Government as such Vice-Consul from the present date.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 24th September, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
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NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 65.-SEPTEMBER 27, 1856.
THE next Sessions of the SUPREME COURT mler its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held on FRIDAY, the 3d day of October, 1856, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Kejistrar.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
By order of the Assignees.
AUCTION SALE
of
FURNITURE, PAINTINGS, STATUARY, ENGRAVINGS, &c.,
at
No. 1 OLD ENGLISH HONG, Canton. 111E instructions to sell E undersigned has received instructions to sell
By Order of the Mortgages, under a Power of Sale. E undersigned is instructed to sell, on the 1st of October, 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M. precisely,--MARINE LOT 43, situate in SPRING GARDENS, together with the extensive OFFICES, GODOWNS, and DWELLING HOUSE erected thereon, known as the "OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE." The Lot has a Valuable Frontage to the Sea of 102 feet, and measures on the Queen's Road 100 feet, on the East on a Public Thoroughfare 235 feet, on the West 210 feet. A large Area of Sea FRONT- AGE bounded by a Substantial Sea-wall and Stone Pier is yet unbuilt upon. The Dwelling House and Godowns are constructed of the most costly and durable materials, with Cut Granite Base and Plinth. The Court-yard contains a fine WELL of Spring water, with a powerful Iron Pump, and is surrounded with SERVANTS' ROOMS, COACH HOUSE and STABLES. The SEWERAGE is extensive and effective, and the whole property was thoroughly repaired by the last Tenant only a short time ago.
G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
N.B.-A PLAN OF THE PREMISES may be seen at the Olice of H. J. TARRANT, Esq., Solicitor, and at the VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road.
Hongkong, 18th September, 1856.
PUBLIC AUCTION
of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
IN CANTON.
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October, 1856, at 103 A.M., at No. 1 OLD ENGLISH HONG, CANTON,---
The whole of the very valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising an extensive and desir- able assortment of Articles MADE TO ORDER by the best Foreign and Native Cabinet-makers.
A COLLECTION of ENGRAVINGS, of unrivalled Rarity and Beauty.
A GALLERY of PAINTINGS, by various Masters. A BUST of “ Proserpine,” by POWERS.
*** Due notice will be given when the above will be on view.
At the same time,
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this
Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTION & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent. The outstand- ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
NOTICE.
R HENRY MURRAY is a Partner in our
Firm.
MR
NEAVE, MURRAY & Co.
Canton, 26th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
Asonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co, of
FIVE SHARES in the " CANTON LIBRARY & CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having READING ROOMS," &c., &c.
MAX. FISCHER,
Auctioneer.
-Canton, 6th September, 1856.
In re JAMES W. CURTIS, deceased.
EMAUM ALI,
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99
is hereby to the NEXT
and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATURDAY, the 4th day of October, 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- ministration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court.
39
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By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
deccased.
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JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW, BECCA, otherwise BABBAJEE NYE, THOMAS JONES,
By order of the Mortgagee under a Power of Salc. In re PEDRO ANDRADO,
HE undersigued is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, the 7th of October next, 1856, at 1 P.M., precisely, at No. 1 OLD Eng- LISH HONG, CANTON,—All that Piece or Parcel of ROUND situated in the BRITISH FACTORY GROUNDS, leased from the Crown and Registered at the British Consulate as LOT No. 7, containing 5625 square feet; together with the Substantial, Valuable,
and Commodious DWELLING HOUSES, OFFICES, and GODOWNS, erected thereon, at present occupied by Messrs LYALL, STILL & Co., and Messrs AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
For further particulars, apply to the undersigned, or to H. J. TARRANT, Esquire, Solicitor, in Hong- kong.
Terms at Sale.
Νο
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OTICE.--All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- NISTRATOR, before the 20th day of March, 1857, 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
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar Official Administrator.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
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been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canlon: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm,
OLIVER H. PERRY. Conton, 7th August, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES » of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-sit
Cents.
MAX. FISCHER, TABLE, showing the Dought by the DHL, TERNS OF ADURCHIANCION Line, Twenty Cende - One
Canton, 23d September, 1856.
all CHARGES—Ten, as Picul,
and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois,
Dollar; each Additional
half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 4TH OCTOBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 66.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 102.
PROCLAMATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
JOHN BOWRING.
•
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable The Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received; approving of and confirming the three following Ordinances, namely:
Ordinance No. 5 of 1856, entitled-“An Ordinance for the amendment of Procedure in Civil and
"Criminal Cases ;"
Ordinance No. 6 of 1856, entitled-"An Ordinance to extend the Criminal Procedure Ordinance
"No. 4 of 1852;" and
Ordinance No. 7 of 1856, entitled-" An Ordinance to extend to this Colony certain Enactments "and General Orders for reforming Procedure in the High Court of Chancery and the "Offices thereof;"
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said three Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
No. 100.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that E. R. MICHELL, Esquire, reported his return to the Colony on the 25th instant, and has resumed his duties in the Harbor Master's Department.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th September, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 66. OCTOBER 4, 1856.
No. 101.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that Instructions have been received from the Right Honorable The Secretary of State, confirming N. R. Masson, Esquire, in the Office of Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court of this Colony.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary. ❤
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th September, 1856.
No. 103.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that a Sale of Crown Lands will be held on the ground at West Point, in Lots to suit Chinese Tenants, at 3 P.M., on Wednesday the 29th Instant.
The Lots will be Eighteen in Number, each 524 Feet Square, at an Annual Rental of £8.15.0. Further particulars may be learnt at the Surveyor General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
No. 104.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
At the request of the Conte de Courcy, Chargé d'Affaires of His Imperial Majesty, NICOLAUS DUUS, Esquire, will be recognized, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government, as Vice-Consul for France in this Colony, in the place of G. L. Haskell, Esquire, resigned.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department..
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China publishes for general information Copy of a Despatch from H. M.'s Cansul at Bangkok on the subject of the Exportation of Rice from the Kingdom of Siam
By Order,
W. WOODGATE.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th September, 1856.
No. 16.
L
BRITISH CONSULlate, Bangkok, 15th August, 1856.
SIR, I have the honor to report to Your Excellency that His Majesty the First King has authorized me to state, that the Rice Trade of Siam is now open, although the Royal Proclamation to this effect, already prepared, has not yet been issued.
In reply to my further enquiry, His Majesty said, That he could not guarantee for any definite period the absence of all restriction on the exportation of Rice by foreigners; should there arise the necessity of recurring to a prohibitory edict, the month's notice conceded by Treaty would be given to the Consul; at present there existed on the part of Government no wish or intention to interfere; and His Majesty hoped that in future the rise of prices on the approach of scarcity would be found to afford all needful protection to his subjects, and to be in itself the best security against an excessive export of food.--I have, &o.,'
(Signed)
C. B. HILLIER, H. B. M. Consul.
His Excellency
&C.,
SIR JOHN Bowring, LL.D., &C.,
&c.
True Copy,
W. WOODGATE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
With reference to the Notification of the 6th July 1855, from this Office, His Lordship The Right Honorable the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs has been pleased to confirm Mr THOMAS FRANCIS WADE in the appointment of Chinese Secretary in the Superintendency of Trade in China.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th September, 1856.
W. WOODGATE..
No. 66.-OCTOBER 4, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department. His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, has directed that the following Despatch from His Excellency Rear-Admiral SIR MICHAEL SEYMOUR, K.C.B., Naval Commander-in-Chief, on the subject of Convoy, (with a Chinese version), be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d October, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
"Calcutta," AT HONGKONG, 2d October, 1856. Sır-I have the honor to inform Your Excellency, that I have directed Her Majesty's Steam Sloop Hornet, now at Shanghae, to carry on the Convoy duty during the present North-East Monsoon, commencing her first trip from Woosung on the 1st November.
I shall feel obliged of Your. Excellency notifying this fact to the different Ports, with the addition that I have given orders for the Hornet to leave Woosung punctually (if possible) on the 1st of every month.-I have the honor to be, &c.,
(Signed)
M. SEYMOUR,
Rear Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
His Excellency
Sin Jonn BowRING, LL.D.,
1&m
&c.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA-
TION: COMPANY's Steam-ship" MALTA,” Capris Purchase, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- wwwes, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will mate this on WEDNESDAY, the 15th October,
127.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.
ist Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE
POT-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
HE next GENERAL MAILS, per Steamer
“ Malta" will close on TUESDAY,the 14th October, at 6 o'clock P.M. The usual Sur- PLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the following Morning,-LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.M., for a late Fee of 6d. ; and from 10 o'clock a.m. to 1 o'clock P.M. for a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
WM.CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Mazter.
Hongkong. 2d October, 1856.
NOTICE.
Y order of the Consular Department of the
• at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation B Foreign Office at Copenhagen, it is hereby
Company's Office Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE
REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value The Packages for the Overland Route is required edhe Fgyptian Government, and must be delivered to the shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills fading or with Parcels; and the Company do ***d themselves responsible for any Detention or Price which may happen from incorrectness in Bas declaration,
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent..
Peninsular & Oriental *** Navigation Company's Office,
chong, 20th September, 1856.
notified, that the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Canton having become vacant, applications from Resident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the said Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK, H. D. M. Consul.
Danish Consulate, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
A TABLE, showing the COST OF TEA, with
all Charges-Tea, as bought by the Picul,
and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
派戰船
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
PART the undersigned, will be pleased to apply for them personally at his office, the hours of which are from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.
L. J. GUTIERREZ, Vice-Consul for Spain. Hongkong, 29th September, 1856.
ARTIES requiring any OFFICIAL DOCUMENT
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
Asonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to
make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £1,259,760. HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese, They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company,”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
•
NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
WHEREAS the BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
【HE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent, The outstand- ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- FORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR.,' G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
2.
By order of the Assignees.
AUCTION SALE
of
FURNITURE, PAINTINGS, STATUARY, ENGRAVINGS, &c.,
at
No. 1 Old English Hong, CanTON,
instructions to sell
THE undersigned has received in, the 7th October, 1856, at 104 A.M., at No. 1 OLD ENGLISH HONG, CANTON,—--
The whole of the very valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising an extensive and desir- able assortment of Articles MADE TO ORDER by the best Foreign and Native Cabinet-makers.
A COLLECTION of ENGRAVINGS, of unrivalled Rarity and Beauty.
A GALLERY of PAINTINGS, by various Masters. A BUST of“ Proserpine," by POWERS. ** Due notice will be given when the above will be on view.
At the same time, FIVE SHARES in the "Canton LibraRY & READING ROOMS," &c., &c.
MAX. FISCHER,
Auctioneer,
Canton, 6th September, 1856,
|
[No. 66.-OCTOBER 4, 1856.
PUBLIC AUCTION .
of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE,
IN CANTON,
By order of the Mortgagec under a Power of Sale. E undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, on TUESDAY, the 7th of October next, 1856, at 1 P.M., precisely, at No. 1 OLD Eng- LISH HONG, CANTON,-All that Piece
GROUND situated in the Brece or Parcel of GROUNDS, leased from the Crown and Registered at the British Consulate as LOT No. 7, containing 5625 square feet; together with the Substantial, Valuable, and Commodious DWELLING HOUSES, OFFICES, and GODOWNS, erected thereon, at present occupied by Messrs LYALL, STILL & Co., and Messrs AvouSTINE HEARD & Co.
For further particulars, apply to the undersigned, or to H. J. TARrant, Esquire, Solicitor, in Hong. kong.
TERMS AT SALE.
MAX. FISCHER, Auctioneer.
Canton, 23d September, 1856.
Cents.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.~ PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 11TH OCTOBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 67.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE "
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 105.
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, is pleased, in the name and on behalf of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, to grant a Free Pardon to LEE-ASOW, at present confined in the Gaol of this Colony.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this Sixth Day of October, 1856.
No. 106.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Extract from the New South Wales Government Gazette, is re-published for the information of Shipmasters and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, SYDNEY, 4th July, 1856.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
At the instance of the Government of Western Australia, the following Notice is re-published, for general information.
Į
STUART A. DONALDSON.
IMPORTANT TO MARINERS.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, PERTH, May 16, 1856.
The following report on Pollock Reef is published for general information.
By His Excellency's Command,
FRED. P. BARLEE, Colonial Secretary.
POLLOCK REEF.
The above dangerous reef was seen by me whilst on a voyage from Adelaide to Swan River, in the brigantine Robert Clive, on 21st April, 1956, and, by favourable observations, was found to lie 14 miles in direction South East (maguetic) from the nearest part of the South East Isles of the Recherche Archipelago, ·
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 11TH OCTOBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 67.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE "
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 105.
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, is pleased, in the name and on behalf of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, to grant a Free Pardon to LEE-ASOW, at present confined in the Gaol of this Colony.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this Sixth Day of October, 1856.
No. 106.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Extract from the New South Wales Government Gazette, is re-published for the information of Shipmasters and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, SYDNEY, 4th July, 1856.
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
At the instance of the Government of Western Australia, the following Notice is re-published, for general information.
Į
STUART A. DONALDSON.
IMPORTANT TO MARINERS.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, PERTH, May 16, 1856.
The following report on Pollock Reef is published for general information.
By His Excellency's Command,
FRED. P. BARLEE, Colonial Secretary.
POLLOCK REEF.
The above dangerous reef was seen by me whilst on a voyage from Adelaide to Swan River, in the brigantine Robert Clive, on 21st April, 1956, and, by favourable observations, was found to lie 14 miles in direction South East (maguetic) from the nearest part of the South East Isles of the Recherche Archipelago, ·
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
This position on Flinder's Chart will be in latitude, 34° 35′ South; longitude, I23° 28f' East.
[No. 67.---OCTOBER 11,
1856.
Passing 3! miles Southward of the Reef, at 10} hours A.M., the weather being fine, and a long swell rolling in from the S.W., the shoal water was observed from aloft to extend about one mile in an East and West direction, and to be 200 yards in width, but breakers extended over only one-third of that space, in probably 2 or 3 fathoms water, The shoalest part was near the centre, where the sea broke abruptly against a small rock which had apparently not more than 6 or 8 feet water on it.
As this reef lies in the direct track of vessels rounding the South East Isles, and is entirely under water, it is dangerous to approach in the night or in thick weather, for the soundings are deep close up to it, and give no warning of its vicinity.
The third South East Isle mentioned in the note upon Flinder's Chart does not exist.
No.107.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
J. S. ROSE, Surveyor Gencral.
It is hereby notified, that besides the Certificates of Mr RICKETT under the Chinese Passengers', and other Emigration, Acts, those of Mr S. P. HALL will be received by the Emigration Officer at this Port.
Mr Hall's Certificates of Survey will also be taken at this Office under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854 and Ordinance No. 4 of 1855.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th October, 1856.
No. 108.
sale of spiriturus.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that under the terms of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Friday, the 14th Day of November next, is fixed for a Special Sessions of Justices of the Peace to be held on that day at the Office of the Chief Magis- trate of Police at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of considering applications for Licenses for the Sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the Year commencing the 1st December next.
Applications for such Licenses must be Lodged at the Chief Magistrate's Office at least Ten Days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed by the Ordinance above mentioned.
,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 103.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that a Sale of Crown Lands will be held on the ground at West Point, in Lots to suit Chinese Tenants, at 3 P.M., on Wednesday the 29th Instant.
The Lots will be Eighteen in Number, each 52 Feet Square, at an Annual Rental of £8.15.0.
Further particulars may be learnt at the Surveyor General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette.
This position on Flinder's Chart will be in latitude, 34° 35′ South; longitude, I23° 28f' East.
[No. 67.---OCTOBER 11,
1856.
Passing 3! miles Southward of the Reef, at 10} hours A.M., the weather being fine, and a long swell rolling in from the S.W., the shoal water was observed from aloft to extend about one mile in an East and West direction, and to be 200 yards in width, but breakers extended over only one-third of that space, in probably 2 or 3 fathoms water, The shoalest part was near the centre, where the sea broke abruptly against a small rock which had apparently not more than 6 or 8 feet water on it.
As this reef lies in the direct track of vessels rounding the South East Isles, and is entirely under water, it is dangerous to approach in the night or in thick weather, for the soundings are deep close up to it, and give no warning of its vicinity.
The third South East Isle mentioned in the note upon Flinder's Chart does not exist.
No.107.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
J. S. ROSE, Surveyor Gencral.
It is hereby notified, that besides the Certificates of Mr RICKETT under the Chinese Passengers', and other Emigration, Acts, those of Mr S. P. HALL will be received by the Emigration Officer at this Port.
Mr Hall's Certificates of Survey will also be taken at this Office under the Merchant Shipping Act 1854 and Ordinance No. 4 of 1855.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th October, 1856.
No. 108.
sale of spiriturus.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that under the terms of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Friday, the 14th Day of November next, is fixed for a Special Sessions of Justices of the Peace to be held on that day at the Office of the Chief Magis- trate of Police at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of considering applications for Licenses for the Sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the Year commencing the 1st December next.
Applications for such Licenses must be Lodged at the Chief Magistrate's Office at least Ten Days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed by the Ordinance above mentioned.
,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 103.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is hereby given, that a Sale of Crown Lands will be held on the ground at West Point, in Lots to suit Chinese Tenants, at 3 P.M., on Wednesday the 29th Instant.
The Lots will be Eighteen in Number, each 52 Feet Square, at an Annual Rental of £8.15.0.
Further particulars may be learnt at the Surveyor General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
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辰六
九十 月 十初 一九
悉官知八半每建投盤初本
知署其磅每段造此地 月 特請詳十年丁舖地方下
方下卄示
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No. 67.—OCTOBER 11, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
In re JAMES W. CURTIS, deceased.
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19
EMAUM ALI, OTICE-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the Orficial Admi- SARATOR, before the 11th day of April, 1857, therwise they will not be included in the Scheme of sion. All Persons indebted to the said Estates aze requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
THE
ROMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “MALTA,” Captain PURCHASE, with Her Majesty's Mails. Pas rs, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, leave this on WEDNESDAY, the 15th October, a: 2 r.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
POT-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
HE next GENERAL MAILS, per Steamer
THE nete, will close on TUESDAY, the 14th October, at 6 o'clock P.M. The usual SUP FLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the following Morning,-LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.M., for a late Fec of 6d.; and from 10 o'clock A.M. to 1 o'clock P.M. for a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master,
Hongkong, 2d October, 1856.
NOTICE.
Y order of the Consular Department of the
Foreign
hereby
tified, that the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Canton
having become vacant, applications from Resident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the said Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK,
H. D. M. Consul.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required Ly the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company doing not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 29th September, 1856.
Danish Consulate, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day The outstand- and a by lapse of time and mutual consent.
Accounts will be settled by either Partner; strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT of Singa- PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, Jr., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, Ist September, 1856.
NOTICE.
3
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- AN Asal, or the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulute at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11/4 STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
A
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents.
Terms of AdvVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Couls-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 18TH OCTOBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Voz. II. No. 68.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGkong goveRNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, Notifications, and Public Papers, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary-
No. 109.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, with reference to Government Notification No. 103, that the Land Sale advertised for the 29th instant, at West Point, is postponed till further notice.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 13th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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No. 110.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Whereas it has been represented to His Excellency The Governor that certain Government Works are conducted on Sundays, His Excellency has instructed the responsible authorities to take such measures as shall prevent the dese- cration of that day in such respect; and as regards Works carried on by private persons, His Excellency recommends to all Christian inhabitants, that the Contracts with the natives shall be such as may prevent the employment of workmen or laborers on the Sabbath-day.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th October, 1856.
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No. 111.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
[No. 68.-OCTOBER 18, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Sailing Directions for approaching the Port of CALCUTTA having been received from the Govern- ment of Bengal, are published for the information of Shipmasters and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th October, 1856.
DIRECTIONS
FOR
APPROACHING THE SAND HEADS
IN BOTH MONSOONS.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
SOUTH-WEST MONSOON.
The South-West Monsoon may be considered to commence on the 15th March, on which date the Pilot Vessels take up their station near the Buoy on the Pilot's Ridge as described below. The S. W. Monsoon is over by the end of September.
2d, False Point Light House is in latitude 20° 19′ North and longitude 86° 47' East; and a Buoy is placed in 21 fathoms on the Pilot's Ridge, in latitude 20° 49′ North and longitude 87° 42′ East: the Buoy therefore bears from False Point Light House, North 59° 49′ East, true, and distant 59 miles.
She should then
3d, A Vessel, therefore, after making the Light House at False Point (in passing which she ought not to go into less than 10 fathoms), should bring it to bear about West-South-West 10 or 15 miles distant, when she will be in 11 or 12 fathoms, then steer East- North-Eastward, when the soundings will gradually increase to 23 fathoms on the eastern edge of the Pilot's Ridge. regulate ber course so as to keep between the Ridge and 27 fathoms, when, by attention to the lead and nature of the soundings, course and distance run from the Light House, it is almost impossible to avoid making the Pilot Vessels, as their cruizing ground is immediately to the North-East of the Light Vessel stationed during the South-West Monsoou in close proximity to the Buoy on the Ridge.
4th, The soundings to seaward of the Pilot's Ridge are, in general, a greenish or olive-coloured mud, with occasionally a few bits of broken shells mixed with it; whilst those on the Ridge are of a shelly sand, or minute gravel, of a reddish or rusty brown color.
5th, Vessels approaching the Station are earnestly warned to be careful in avoiding collision when communicating with either the Light or supplying Pilot Vessels; and, on making the former at night, they are strongly recommended to heave to, at a proper distance, till day-light, by which measure they will avoid the probability of passing the supplying Pilot Vessels in the darkness of the night.
6th, The Eastern Chaunel Light Vessel is in latitude 21° 04', North and longitude 884° 14′ East, and therefore bears from the Buoy on the Pilot's Ridge, North 63° 26′ East, true; and distant 321⁄2 miles. The Eastern Channel Light Yessel, from the 15th March to the 15th September, burns a blue light every half hour and a maroon every quarter hour during the night, commencing at 7 P.M.; and her standing light is a plain light.
7th, The Pilot's Ridge Light Vessel shows from the 15th March` to the 15th of September a plain standing light, and burns a blue light every hour, and a maroon at the intermediate half hours.
8th, It is important to observe the difference as to the blue lights and maroons shown by the Eastern Channel and the Ridge Light respectively, as, if this is attended to, a Vessel, out in her reckoning, or uncertain of her position, cannot possibly mistake one for the other.
the nortH-EAST MONSOON.
9th, This Monsoon, which constitutes the fine season in the Head of the Bay of Bengal, is considered to commence in October and end in the beginning of March. During this season the Pilot Station is about the outer Floating Light situated in the Eastern Channel The Pilot Vessels cruize in the day-time spreading East and West as above, and Vessels coming in should make directly for that mark. of, sometimes a little to the southward of, the Light Vessel; and at night anchor in positions not far from her. At this season she shows a maroon or torch-light every half hour and a blue light every hour.
DIVIE ROBERTSON, Master Attendant.
FORT WILLIAM,
The 1st March, 1856.
No
In re JAMES W. CURTIS, deceased.
EMAUM ALI,
"
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NOTICE.
Yorder of the Consular Department of the ́OTICE.-All claims against the above Estates
must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI-tified, that the Office of Danish Consul at Canton NISTRATOR before the 11th day of April, 1857, having become vacant, applications from Resident otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates said Office, will be received by the Ministry of FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st are requested to make immediato payment to
February, 1857.
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.
NOTICE.
[HE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent. The outstand-
ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner ; and be strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
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FRED. H. BLOCK,
H. D. M. Cunsul
Danish Consulate, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
en ON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAR, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
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NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present te us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
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FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Kil.”
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
TABLE, sewing the COST OF TEA, with
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong➡ PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-sia
Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents---One half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 25TH OCTOBER, 1856.
VOL. II, No. 69.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
hill, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONs, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 112.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d October, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th September 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,................................$187,490, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 23d October, 1856.
No. 108.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
It is hereby notified, that under the terms of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Friday, the 14th Day of November next, is fixed for a Special Sessions of Justices of the Peace to be held on that day at the Office of the Chief Magis- trate of Police at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of considering applications for Licenses for the Sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the Year commencing the 1st December next.
Applications for such Licenses must be Lodged at the Chief Magistrate's Office at least Ten Days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed by the Ordinance above mentioned.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
[No. 69.-OCTOBER 25, 1856.
Diplomatic Department. His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., is pleased to direct that the annexed copy of a Proclamation by His Majesty the King of Siam, which has been transmitted by H.B.M. Consul at Bangkok, on the subject of the Exportation of Rice from that country, be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th October, 1856.
PROCLAMATION.
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W. WOODGATE.
His Majesty the First King of Siam issues this Proclamation to all, both Nobles and Commons, who dwell either in the city of Bangkok or without its bounds, to inform them that, as at the beginning of the year, H. M. and the Senaputi having considered that up to that time there having been an excess of rain there would in all probability be a scarcity in the middle of the rainy season, and they were afraid that rice would become dear, they therefore, on the 1st day of the 5th month, prohibited rice from being exported. Now the middle of the rainy season has passed and the rain still continues, small in quantity but not unfavorable. The rice crops everywhere look promising, and the price has not risen. If, when rice is so cheap, the prohibition is not removed, farmers will cease to cultivate the soil, and will engage in some other business. His Majesty, loving all his people, gave notice to purchase as much rice as would suffice. Therefore they must not complain that in consequence of rice leaving the country, the price has risen and that poverty has been brought upon those who are not farmers. This notice was given one month ago, and as yet the price has not risen. Permission is therefore given to the people to sell their rice without restraint; and foreigners, being friends of Siam, may purchase rice for exportation or any other purpose; for His Majesty's affection for his own people and for foreigners is nearly equal.
By His Majesty's decree, therefore, from the ninth month all obstacles against the exportation of rice have been removed; towards the end of the rains however, if a drought should supervene, the crops fail, and the price of rice become very high, the prohibition will be reimposed. If this is found necessary, a printed Proclamation will be issued. Saturday, 1st day of 9th month, (2d August, 1856.)
NOTICE.
THE
THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of October instant, at 12 o'clock Noon. By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
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deccased,
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In re LEE KIP TYE,
JOHN HOLLMAN, OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or COUNCILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATURDAY, the 1st day of November, 1856; or if none,
that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- ministration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court.
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By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the " China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all Charges—Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
NOTICE.
True Copy,
| THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day
The outstand by lapse of time and mutual consent. ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
NOTICE.
W. WOODGATE.
NOTICE.
A
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- sonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
WHEREAS the Fion, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the United STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-
BY Foreign Office at Copenhagen, it is hereby no-
Y order of the Consular Department of the ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
tified, that the Office of Danish Consul at Canton having become vacant, applications from Kesident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the said Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK,
H. D. M. Consul
Danish Consulate, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, -Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents—One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 70.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the. 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
:
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 113.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that E. R. MICHELL, Esquire, is appointed Assistant Harbour Master and Emigration Officer from the 1st Proximo.
All Persons interested in the Emigration Trade will direct their communications to Mr Michell for the future.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th October, 1856.
No. 108.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that under the terms of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Friday, the 14th Day of November next, is fixed for a Special Sessions of Justices of the Peace to be held on that day at the Office of the Chief Magis- trate of Police at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of considering applications for Licenses for the Sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the Year commencing the 1st December next.
Applications for such Licenses must be Lodged at the Chief Magistrate's Office at least Ten Days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed by the Ordinance above mentioned.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th October, 1856.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Yorder of the Consular Department of the THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this
BY Fordign of the Consular pen it is hereby tho
ted, that the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Canton Laving become vacant, applications from Kesident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the A Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK, H. D. M. Consul.
Danish Consulate, Hongkong,
A
1st October, 1856.
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per- sonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having teen duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Condon: I hereby give notice to all concerned to ake payment to me of all Stims due to, and to
ent to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Conton, 7th August, 1856.
and a
Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and mutual consent. The outstand ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
THOS. HUNT & Co.,
WHAMPOA,
Ship Chandlers, General Agents, and Auctioneers.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the to
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, und sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
GOODS TAKEN ON STORAGE in Insurable PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six
Store-ship Hygeia, Whampoa,
13th November, 1854.
Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 8TH NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 71.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for Proclamations, NotIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 114.
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable The Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the two following Ordinances, namely:
Ordinance No. 9 of 1856, entitled-" An Ordinance to explain certain Enactments relating to Shipping"; Ordinance No. 10 of 1856, entitled-" An Ordinance for Lis Pendens and Purchasers" :-
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said two Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE The Queen.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 3d Day of November, 1856.
No: 117.
JOHN BOWRING.
PROCLAMATION.
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By His Excellency Six JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
Whereas it has been brought to the notice of His Excellency The Governor that Sales of Gunpowder have been recently made here to persons acting on behalf of a Chinese Force at Canton under the Command of YEH, the Imperial Commissioner, who have committed acts of hostility in breach of Treaties against Her Majesty's Subjects there and are now engaged in open conflict with Her Majesty's forces; and whereas it is necessary at once to prohibit and prevent such sales:
It is hereby notified, that the operation of Clause 5 of Ordinance No. 1 of 1855 (now in force under Ordinance No. 1 of 1856) shall be and the same is suspended from this date; and no Permit for the Sale of Arms or Ammunition will be issued till further notice.
The exception as to European Gunpowder in quantities under Five Pounds will still have effect.
And it is further notified, that with the exception last above mentioned, any persons contravening this Proclama- tion, will, over and above the Penalties contained in Section 5 of the said Ordinance, incur the danger of the pains and penalties due to their Misdemeanor at the Common Law.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 5th Day of November, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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No. 115.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 71.-NOVEMBER 8, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that Mr JOSEPH NIBLETT, having reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Foreman of Works in the Surveyor-General's Department, under instructions from the Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d November, 1856.
No. 116.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that by a Despatch from the Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies received by the recent Mail, the appointment of E. R. MICHELL, Esquire, as Assistant Harbor Master and Emigra- tion Officer announced in the Gazette of 1st instant (Government Notification No. 113) has been duly sanctioned by Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th November, 1856.
Νο. 118.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Despatch from Her Majesty's Agent and Consul General in Egypt to the address of the Right Honorable The Earl of Clarendon, announcing certain additional facilities granted by the Transit Administration in that country, is, under Instruction from the Colonial Office, published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th November, 1856.
No. 32.
ALEXANDRIA, July 3, 1856.
MY LORD,As a proof of the Viceroy's wish to consult the convenience of passengers proceeding to and from India through Egypt, I may mention two alterations to which he has readily consented on my proposing them.
Hitherto the amount of Baggage conveyed gratis by the Transit Administration across the Isthmus was smaller than that allowed to passengers by the Peninsular and Oriental Company,
On representing to His Highness the inconvenience to which this arrangement subjected the passengers, he at once ordered the rates to be equalized, though this measure is attended with a diminution of the Transit revenue.
I also stated to him that Her Majesty's Government was about to establish a Monthly Line of Steamers from Australia to Snez, and that a considerable portion of the Australian Gold might be expected to pass through Egypt, if the charge for Specie was reduced from 7/6 per £100 to 5/0. The Viceroy has adopted this proposal, thereby affording a considerable advantage to whatever Company obtains the Contract for the above service.
I may also state to your Lordship, that His Highness has promoted Mr Leeguen, Director of the Transit and Railway Administration, to the rank of Bey, thus placing a Christian and an Englishman to the head of the Turkish Administration.—I have, &c.,
No. 119.
True Copy,
W. T. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary.
(Signed)
FRED. W. A. BRUCE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
HENRY TUDOR DAVIES, Esquire, Barrister-at-Law of the Inner Temple, having reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Chief Magistrate of Police in Hongkong by virtue of a Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual. Mr Davies has been this day sworn in as Chief Magistrate and as a Justice of the Peace, and will assume charge of his Department from this date.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th November, 1856.
Νο. 108.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that under the terms of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Friday, the 14th Day of November next, is fixed for a Special Sessions of Justices of the Peace to be held on that day at the Office of the Chief Magis- trate of Police at Eleven o'clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of considering applications for Licenses for the Sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the Year commencing the 1st December next.
Applications for such Licenses must be lodged at the Chief Magistrate's Office at least Ten Days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed by the Ordinance above mentioned.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th October, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
No. 71-NOVEMBER 8, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
PROCLAMATION.
Diplomatic Department,
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Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN have been received through the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, disallowing Consular Ordinance No. 1 of 1856, intituled, "An Ordinance to declare the "Law respecting the Distribution of Estates of Insolvents at the Five Ports in China:" Notice is hereby given of such disallowance, and the provisions of that Ordinance are hereby declared to be null and void, and of no effect.
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of Trade is advised that an Order in Council is in preparation, making provision for the state of things which led to the passing of the said Ordinance.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Giyen at Victoria, Hongkong, this 4th Day of November, 1856.
JOHN BOWRING,
H. M.'s Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China.
By Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Diplomatic Department.
Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, Plenipotentiary to China, Siam, &c., &c., publishes for general information, Her Majesty's Order in Council, regulating and defining British Consular Authority in Siam.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d November, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
AT THE COURT AT OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT, THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1856.
PRESENT:
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
WHEREAS by a certain Act of Parliament made and passed in the session of Parliament holden in the sixth and seventh years of Her Majesty's reign, intituled, “ An Act to remove doubts as to the exercise of power and jurisdiction by Her Majesty within divers countries and place out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to render the same more ctual," it is amongst other things enacted, that it is and shall be lawful for Her Majesty to hold, exercise, and enjoy, ay power or jurisdiction which Her Majesty now hath, or may at any time hereafter have, within any country or place out of Her Majesty's dominions, in the same and as ample a manner as if Her Majesty had acquired such power or jurisdiction by the cession or conquest of territory;
And whereas Her Majesty hath power and jurisdiction in the dominions of the Kings of Siam;
And whereas it is expedient at the present time to make provision for the due exercise of the jurisdiction pos- sessed by Her Majesty as aforesaid:
Arice
to
enforce
1. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the above recited Act of Parliament, Her Majesty is pleased, by and with the
Power granted to of her Privy Conncil, to order, and it is hereby ordered, That Her Majesty's Consul appointed to reside in the Consul Kingdom of Siam shall have full power and authority to carry into effect, and to enforce, by fine or imprisonment, as Treaties, and to esta- hereinafter provided, the observance of the stipulations of any Treaty, or of regulations appended to any Treaty, now blish Rules and Regu- existing or which may hereafter be made between Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, and the Kings of Siam, their lations. heirs and successors, and to make and enforce, by fiue or imprisonment, rules and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of such Treaties, and for the peace, order, aud good government of Her Majesty's subjects being within the dominions of the Kings of Siam.
I. And it is further ordered, That a Copy of all such Rules and Regulations made by the said Consul shall forth- Rules and Regula- with be affixed, and kept affixed and exhibited in some conspicuous place in the public office of the said Consul; and tions to be affixed and printed copies of the said rules and regulations shall, as soon as possible, be provided by the said Consul, and sold at a exhibited in the Office price not exceeding one dollar for each copy, and for the purpose of convicting any person offending against the said of the Consul. rules and regulations, and for all other purposes of law whatsoever, a printed copy of the said rules and regulations, certified under the hand of the said Consul to be a true copy thereof, shall be taken as conclusive evidence of such Jules and regulations; and no penalty shall be incurred, or shall be enforced, for the breach of any such rules or regu- lations to be hereafter made, until the same shall have been so affixed and exhibited for one calendar month in the public office of the Consul: Provided always, that any such rule or regulation made by Her Majesty's Consul, and to be enforced by a penalty, shall be submitted to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for allow- ance, or disallowance, and if any such rule or regulation should be disallowed by Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the same shall cease to have effect from the receipt by the Consul of such disallowance; Revertheless the Consul shall not be liable to be proceeded against in any of Her Majesty's Courts in regard to any act done by him under such rule or regulation previously to its disallowance.
1. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul, as aforesaid, upon information, or Proceedings for en- upon the complaint of any party that a British subject has violated any of the stipulations of Treaties, or of regulations forcement of Treaties of Rules and *ppended to any Treaty, between Her Majesty and the Kings of Siam, or has disregarded or infringed any of the rules and
Regulations for the and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of such Treaties, affixed and exhibited according to the provisions
observance thereof. of the next preceding article of this present Order, to summou before him the accused party, and to receive evidence' and examine witnesses as to the guilt or innocence of such party in regard to the offence laid to his charge; and to award such penalty of fine or imprisonment to any party convicted of an offence against the said treaties, or appended regulations, or the said rules and regulations, as may be specified therein respectively; and any charge against a British subject for a breach of Treaties or regulations, or for a breach of the rules and regulations for the observance of such Treaties, shall be heard and determined by the Consul, without assessors: Provided always, that in no case shall the penalty to be attached to a breach of the said rules and regulations exceed five hundred dollars, or three months' im- prisonment.
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IV. And it is further ordered, That any charge against a British subject for a breach of rules and regulations, other Proceedings for en- than those relating to the observance of Treaties, shall in like manner be heard and determined by Her Majesty's Con- forcement of Rules and *; and in all cases in which the penalty shall not exceed two hundred dollars or one month's imprisonment, the Coa. Regulations other than those for the observ- Fel shall hear and determine the charge summarily, without the aid of assessors; but where the penalty attached to a breach of the rules and regulations other than those relating to the observance of Treaties shall amount to more than ace of Treaties. two hundred dollars, or to imprisonment for more than one month, the Consul, before he shall proceed to hear the charge, shall summon two British subjects of good repute to sit with him as assessors, which assessors shall however have no thority to decide on the innocence or guilt of the party charged, or on the amount of fine or imprisonment to be warded to him on conviction; but it shall rest with the Consul to decide on the guilt or innocence of the party charged, on the amount of fine or imprisonment to be awarded to him: Provided always, that in no case shall the penalty to attached to a breach of rules and regulations other than those for the observance of Treaties exceed five hundred dollars or three months' imprisonment; and provided further that in the event of the said assessors or either of them
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PROCLAMATION.
Diplomatic Department,
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Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN have been received through the Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, disallowing Consular Ordinance No. 1 of 1856, intituled, "An Ordinance to declare the "Law respecting the Distribution of Estates of Insolvents at the Five Ports in China:" Notice is hereby given of such disallowance, and the provisions of that Ordinance are hereby declared to be null and void, and of no effect.
His Excellency The Chief Superintendent of Trade is advised that an Order in Council is in preparation, making provision for the state of things which led to the passing of the said Ordinance.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Giyen at Victoria, Hongkong, this 4th Day of November, 1856.
JOHN BOWRING,
H. M.'s Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China.
By Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Diplomatic Department.
Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, Plenipotentiary to China, Siam, &c., &c., publishes for general information, Her Majesty's Order in Council, regulating and defining British Consular Authority in Siam.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d November, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
AT THE COURT AT OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT, THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 1856.
PRESENT:
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
WHEREAS by a certain Act of Parliament made and passed in the session of Parliament holden in the sixth and seventh years of Her Majesty's reign, intituled, “ An Act to remove doubts as to the exercise of power and jurisdiction by Her Majesty within divers countries and place out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to render the same more ctual," it is amongst other things enacted, that it is and shall be lawful for Her Majesty to hold, exercise, and enjoy, ay power or jurisdiction which Her Majesty now hath, or may at any time hereafter have, within any country or place out of Her Majesty's dominions, in the same and as ample a manner as if Her Majesty had acquired such power or jurisdiction by the cession or conquest of territory;
And whereas Her Majesty hath power and jurisdiction in the dominions of the Kings of Siam;
And whereas it is expedient at the present time to make provision for the due exercise of the jurisdiction pos- sessed by Her Majesty as aforesaid:
Arice
to
enforce
1. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the above recited Act of Parliament, Her Majesty is pleased, by and with the
Power granted to of her Privy Conncil, to order, and it is hereby ordered, That Her Majesty's Consul appointed to reside in the Consul Kingdom of Siam shall have full power and authority to carry into effect, and to enforce, by fine or imprisonment, as Treaties, and to esta- hereinafter provided, the observance of the stipulations of any Treaty, or of regulations appended to any Treaty, now blish Rules and Regu- existing or which may hereafter be made between Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, and the Kings of Siam, their lations. heirs and successors, and to make and enforce, by fiue or imprisonment, rules and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of such Treaties, and for the peace, order, aud good government of Her Majesty's subjects being within the dominions of the Kings of Siam.
I. And it is further ordered, That a Copy of all such Rules and Regulations made by the said Consul shall forth- Rules and Regula- with be affixed, and kept affixed and exhibited in some conspicuous place in the public office of the said Consul; and tions to be affixed and printed copies of the said rules and regulations shall, as soon as possible, be provided by the said Consul, and sold at a exhibited in the Office price not exceeding one dollar for each copy, and for the purpose of convicting any person offending against the said of the Consul. rules and regulations, and for all other purposes of law whatsoever, a printed copy of the said rules and regulations, certified under the hand of the said Consul to be a true copy thereof, shall be taken as conclusive evidence of such Jules and regulations; and no penalty shall be incurred, or shall be enforced, for the breach of any such rules or regu- lations to be hereafter made, until the same shall have been so affixed and exhibited for one calendar month in the public office of the Consul: Provided always, that any such rule or regulation made by Her Majesty's Consul, and to be enforced by a penalty, shall be submitted to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs for allow- ance, or disallowance, and if any such rule or regulation should be disallowed by Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the same shall cease to have effect from the receipt by the Consul of such disallowance; Revertheless the Consul shall not be liable to be proceeded against in any of Her Majesty's Courts in regard to any act done by him under such rule or regulation previously to its disallowance.
1. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul, as aforesaid, upon information, or Proceedings for en- upon the complaint of any party that a British subject has violated any of the stipulations of Treaties, or of regulations forcement of Treaties of Rules and *ppended to any Treaty, between Her Majesty and the Kings of Siam, or has disregarded or infringed any of the rules and
Regulations for the and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of such Treaties, affixed and exhibited according to the provisions
observance thereof. of the next preceding article of this present Order, to summou before him the accused party, and to receive evidence' and examine witnesses as to the guilt or innocence of such party in regard to the offence laid to his charge; and to award such penalty of fine or imprisonment to any party convicted of an offence against the said treaties, or appended regulations, or the said rules and regulations, as may be specified therein respectively; and any charge against a British subject for a breach of Treaties or regulations, or for a breach of the rules and regulations for the observance of such Treaties, shall be heard and determined by the Consul, without assessors: Provided always, that in no case shall the penalty to be attached to a breach of the said rules and regulations exceed five hundred dollars, or three months' im- prisonment.
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IV. And it is further ordered, That any charge against a British subject for a breach of rules and regulations, other Proceedings for en- than those relating to the observance of Treaties, shall in like manner be heard and determined by Her Majesty's Con- forcement of Rules and *; and in all cases in which the penalty shall not exceed two hundred dollars or one month's imprisonment, the Coa. Regulations other than those for the observ- Fel shall hear and determine the charge summarily, without the aid of assessors; but where the penalty attached to a breach of the rules and regulations other than those relating to the observance of Treaties shall amount to more than ace of Treaties. two hundred dollars, or to imprisonment for more than one month, the Consul, before he shall proceed to hear the charge, shall summon two British subjects of good repute to sit with him as assessors, which assessors shall however have no thority to decide on the innocence or guilt of the party charged, or on the amount of fine or imprisonment to be warded to him on conviction; but it shall rest with the Consul to decide on the guilt or innocence of the party charged, on the amount of fine or imprisonment to be awarded to him: Provided always, that in no case shall the penalty to attached to a breach of rules and regulations other than those for the observance of Treaties exceed five hundred dollars or three months' imprisonment; and provided further that in the event of the said assessors or either of them
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dissenting from the conviction of the party charged, or from the penalty of fine or imprisoment awarded to him by the Consul, the Consul shall take a note of such dissent, with the grounds thereof, and shall require good and sufficient security for the appearance of the party convicted at a future time, in order to undergo his sentence or receive his discharge; and the Consul shall with as little delay as possible report his decision, with all the particulars of the case, together with the dissent of the assessors or either of them, and the grounds thereof, to Her Majesty's Principle Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs, and Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs shall have autho rity to confirm, or vary, or reverse the decision of the Consul, as to him may seem fit.
Consul empowered,
V. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to hear and determine any suit of subject to appeal, to a civil nature against a British subject, arising within any part of the dominions of the Kings of Siam, whether such hear Civil Suits, insuit be instituted by a subject of the Kings of Siam, or by a subject or citizen of a Foreign State in amity with Her which British subjects Majesty; and if either, or any, party in such suit shall be dissatisfied with the decision given by such Consul, it shail defendants, and be lawful for such party within fifteen days to give to the Consul notice of appeal to the Supreme Court in Her Ma Siamese or the subjects jesty's Possession of Singapore; whereupon the Consul shall, with as little delay as possible, transmit all the docu of other Powers plain-ments which were produced before him and none other, together with a statement of the grounds on which he has formed his decision, to the said Supreme Court, and shall forthwith notify to the several parties the transmission of the process: Provided always, that it shall be lawful for the Consul to require from any party appealing to the said Supreme Court reasonable security, which shall consist in part of one or two sufficient sureties, to be approved by the Consul, that such party shall abide by the decision to be given by the said Supreme Court, and, if such appeal shall fail, to an- swer all costs, loss, and damages sustained by the other party in consequence of such appeal. Consul empowered, VI. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul, in like manner, to hear and subject to appeal, to determine any suit of a civil nature, arising within any part of the dominions of the Kings of Siam, instituted by à hear Civil Suits, in British subject against a subject of the Kings of Siam, or against a subject or citizen of a Foreign State in amity with swhich British subject Her Majesty, provided that the defendant in such suit shall consent to submit to his jurisdiction and give sufficient are plaintiffs, and Siamese or the subjects security, that he will abide by the decision of the Consul, or, in case of appeal, by that of the Supreme Court of Her of other Powers de- Majesty's Possession of Singapore, and will pay such expenses as the Consul or the said Supreme Court shall adjudge; and if either or any party in such suit shall be dissatisfied with the decision given by such Consul, it shall be lawful for such party within fifteen days to give to the Consul notice of appeal to the said Supreme Court, and the proceedings in such a suit, or in an appeal arising therefrom, shall be conformable to and under the same conditions as the proceedings in a suit, or in an appeal arising therefrom, in which a British subject is defendant, and a subject Consul empowered, of the Kings of Siam, or a subject or citizen of a foreign State in amity with Her Majesty, is plaintiff. subject to appeal, to VII. And it is further ordered, That in the event of any suit of a civil nature arising between British subjects. hear Civil Suits be- within the dominious of the Kings of Siam, it shall be lawful, upon the application of a party, for Her Majesty's tween British subjects. Consul to hear and determine such suit, subject to an appeal to the Supreme Court of Her Majesty's Possession of Proviso as to appeals Singapore; and every such appeal shall be made and conducted in the same manner and form and under the same to the Supreme Court. conditions as in cases in which the defendant only is a British subject.
fendants.
Assessors in Civil Suits.
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VIII. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to summon two, and not more than four, British subjects of good repute, to sit with him as assessors at the hearing of any suit whatever of a civil nature brought before him for decision and in case the sum sought to be recovered shall exceed five hundred dollars, such suit shall not be heard by the Consul without assessors, if within a reasonable time such assessors can be procured; and the assessors aforesaid shall have no authority to decide on the merits of such suit, but in the event of such assessors or any or either of them dissenting from the decision of the Consul, the Consul shall enter the fact of such dissent and the grounds thereof in the minutes of the proceedings, and in case of appeal shall transmit the same to the Supreme Court of Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore, together with the documents relating to the suit. Enforcement of de- IX. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to enforce his decision against a cisions in Civil Suits. British subject in a civil suit, by distress or imprisonment, in like manner as a decision of the Supreme Court of Her
Majesty's Possession of Singapore in a civil suit is enforced within the said Possession.
Cases in which fur-
X. And it is further ordered, That in an appeal to the Supreme Court of Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore ther evidence may be from the decision of Her Majesty's Consul, it shall be lawful for the said Supreme Court to admit any further legal adduced in appeals. evidence, besides that adduced before the Consul, on its being established to the satisfaction of the said Supreme Court, by oath or affidavit, that the party desiring to produce such further evidence was ignorant of the existence of such evidence, or was taken by surprise at the hearing before the Consul, or was unable to produce it before the Consul, after due and reasonable diligence and exertion on his part in that behalf, or where, under the circumstances of the case, it shall appear to the said Supreme Court that further evidence ought to be received.
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XI. And it is further ordered, That Her Majesty's Consul shall have power in a civil suit to examine on oath or in such form and with such ceremony as he may declare to be binding on his conscience, any witness who may, appear before him, and shall have power, on the application of any party in the said suit, to issue a compulsory order for the attendance of any person, being a British subject, who may be competent to give evidence in such suit, and any British subject having been duly served with any such compulsory order, and with a reasonable notice of the day of the hearing of such suit, upon his expenses of appearing as a witness having been paid or tendered to him by the party at whose application he shall have been ordered to attend, shall, on his wilful default to appear as a witness at the hearing of such suit, be punished with a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, or with imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days, at the discretion of the said Consul; and every witness, being a British subject, so examined as aforesaid, in case of wilful false testimony, may be convicted of and punished for the crime of wilful and corrupt perjury.
XII. And it is farther ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to promote the settlement of a by agreement or arbi-suit or contention by amicable agreement between the parties, and with the consent of the several parties, to refer the decision of a suit or contention to one or more arbitrators, and to take security from the parties that they will be bound by the result of such reference, and the award of such arbitrator or arbitrators shall be to all intents and purposes deemed and taken to be a judgment or sentence of Her Majesty's Consul in such suit or contention, and shall be entered and recorded as such, and shall have the like effect and operation, and shall be enforced accordingly, and shall not be open to appeal.
Trial of crimes and
XIII. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to cause to be apprehended and offences committed by brought before him any British subject who may be charged with having committed any crime or offence within the British subjects. dominions of the Kings of Siam, and such Consul shall thereupon proceed with all convenient speed to inquire of the same, and for such purpose and end shall have power to examine on oath, or in such form and with such ceremony as he shall declare to be binding on his conscience, any witness who may appear before him to substantiate the charge; and shall have power to compel any person being a British subject who may be competent to give evidence as to the guilt or innocence of the party so charged, to appear and give evidence, and to punish the wilful default of any such person to appear and give evidence, after reasonable notice of the day of the hearing of such charge, by fine or imprisonment, in like manner as provided in Article XI of this Order; and shall examine every such witness in the presence and hearing of the party accused, and afford the accused party all reasonable facility for cross-examining such witness; and shall cause the deposition of every such witness to be reduced to writing, and the same to be read over, and, if necessary, explained to the party accused, together with any other evidence that may have been urged against him during the course of the inquiry; and shall require such accused party to defend himself against the charge brought against him, and, if necessary, advise him of the legal effects of any voluntary confession, and shall take the evidence of any witness whom the accused party may tender to be examined in his desence; and every witness, being a British subject, so examined as aforesaid, in case of wilful false testimony, may be convicted and punished for the crime of wilful and corrupt perjury: and when the case has been fully inquired of, and the innocence or guilt of the person accused established to the satisfaction of the Consul, the Consul, as the case may be, shall either discharge the party accused from custody, if satisfied of his innocence, or proceed to pass sentence on him, if satisfied of his guilt:
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XIV. And it is further ordered, That if the crime or offence whereof any person being a British subject, may be Cases in which As- accused before Her Majesty's Consul as aforesaid, shall appear to such Consul to be of such a nature as, if proved, sessors are to be sum- would not be adequately punished by the infliction of such punishment as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for such Consulmoned on the trial of to summon two, or not more than four, British subjects of good repute, to sit with him as assessors for inquiring of crimes and offences
subjects. trying, and determining the charge against such person; and the Consul when he shall try any such charge with the committed by British assistance of assessors as aforesaid, shall, if he is himself convinced of the guilt of the party accused, have power to award any amount of punishment not exceeding imprisonment for twelve months, or a fine of one thousand dollars and the assessors aforesaid shall have no authority to decide on the innocence or guilt of the party accused, or on the amount of punishment to be awarded to him on conviction; but in the event of the said assessors, or any or either of them, dissenting from the conviction of, or from the amount of punishment awarded to the accused party, the said assessors, or any or either of them, shall be authorized to record in the minutes of the proceedings the grounds ou which the said assessors, or any or either of them, may so dissent; and the Consul shall forthwith report to Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs the fact that such dissent has been so recorded in the minutes of the proceedings, and shall as soon as possible lay before him copies of the whole of the depositions and proceedings, with the dissent of the assessor or assessors recorded therein; and it shall be lawful thereupon for Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, by warrant under his hand and seal addressed to the Consul, to confirm, or vary, or remit altogether, as to him may seem fit, the punishment awarded to the party accused; A such Consul shall give immediate effect to the injunction of any such warrant; Provided always, that in any case in which the assessor or assessors shall dissent from the conviction of, or from the amount of punishment awarded the accused party, it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to take good and sufficient bail from the accused party to appear and undergo the punishment awarded to him, provided the same or any portion thereof is confirmed by Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, which punishment, or any portion thereof, shall commence, to take effect from the day on which the decision of Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs shall be notified to the party accused.
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XV. And in order more effectually to repress crimes and offences on the part of British subjects within the Consul may award dominions of the Kings of Siam, it is further ordered, That it shall and may be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to deportation on second cause any British subject who shall have been twice convicted before him of any crime or offence, and punished for conviction.
the same, and who after execution of the sentence of the Consul on any second conviction shall not be able to find good and sufficient security to the satisfaction of the Consul for his future good behaviour, to be sent out of the dominions of the Kings of Siam; and to this end the Consul shall have power and authority, as soon as may be practicable after execution of the sentence on such second conviction, to send any such twice convicted party, if a native of the territories administered by the East India Company, to Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore, or to some other port of the said territories, or if such party is not a native of the said territories, to England, and in the meanwhile to detain such party in custody, until a suitable opportunity for sending him out of the dominions of the Kings of Siam shall present itself; and any person so to be sent out of the said dominions as aforesaid shall be embarked in custody on board oneof Her Majesty's vessels of war, or if there should be no such vessel of war available for such purpose, then on board any British vessel bound to Singapore, or to some other port in the territories administered by the East India Company, or to England, as the case may be; and it shall be lawful for the commander of any of Her Majesty's ships of war, or of any British vessel bound to any such port as aforesaid, or to England, to receive any such person as aforesaid under a warrant from the Consul to him addressed, and thereupon to convey him in custody to any such port as aforesaid, or to England, in the same manner as if he were a distressed British subject, unless he shall be willing and able himself to defray the expenses of his passage.
viction.
XVI. And it is further ordered, That in any case in which any British subject shall be accused before Her Consul may in cer- Majesty's Consul of the crime of arson, or house-breaking, or cutting and maiming, or stabbing, or wounding, or tain cases award de- assault endangering life, or of wilfully causing any bodily injury dangerous to life, the proceedings before the Consul portation on first con- shall be carried on with the aid of assessors convened in the manner aforesaid; and it shall be lawful for the Consul, if to him it shall seem fit, to cause any person convicted before him of any of the crimes aforesaid, over and above any fine or imprisonment which may be awarded to such person, to be sent out of the dominions of the Kings of Siam in the mauner pointed out in the next preceding Article of this Order, notwithstanding the crime laid to the charge of such person may be the first of which he has been convicted before the Consul.
XVII. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul within the dominions of the Consul may require Kings of Siam, upon information laid before him by one or more credible witnesses that there is reasonable ground to British subjects to apprehend that any British subject is about to commit a breach of the public peace, to cause such British subject to give security to keep be brought before him, and to require such British subject to give sufficient security to keep the peace; and in the the peace. erent of any British subject being convicted of and punished for a breach of the peace, to cause such British subject, after he shall have undergone the punishment which may have been awarded to him by the Consul, to find security for his good behaviour; and in the event of any British subject who may be required, as aforesaid, to give sufficient security to keep the peace, or to find security for his good behaviour, being unable or wilfully omitting to do so, then and in that case it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to send such British subject out of the dominions of the Kings of Siam in the manner pointed out in Article XV of this Order.
XVIII. And it is further ordered, That in all cases in which a British subject shall have been sent out of the deportations and the dominions of the Kings of Siam, as provided in Articles XV, XVI and XVII of this Order, the Consul sending him grounds to the Secre- tary of State for out shall forthwith report such act of deportation, with the grounds of his decision, to Her Majesty's Principal Foreign Affairs or to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, or in a case where the party so deported is a native of the territories adminis the Governor-General tered by the East India Company, to the Governor-General of India.
Consul to report
of India.
XIX. And it is further ordered, That in cases of assault it shall be lawful for the Consul before whom complaint Consul may promote is made, to promote reconciliation between the parties, and to suffer compensation and amends to be made, and the reconciliation in cases
of assault. proceedings thereby to be stayed.
XX. And it is further ordered, That a minute of the proceedings in every case beard and determined before the Minutes to be drawn of proceedings Consul in pursuance of this Order, shall be drawn up and be signed by the Consul, and shall, in cases where assessors "P are present, be open for the inspection of such assessors, and for their signature, if they shall therein concur; and before Consul. such minute, together with the depositions of the witnesses, shall be preserved in the public office of the said Consul.
XXI. And it is further ordered, That save and except as regards offences committed by British subjects against Definition of crimes the stipulations of Treaties between Her Majesty and the Kings of Siam, or against rules and regulations for the and offences and mis- observance of the stipulations of such Treaties, duly affixed and exhibited, according to the provisions of Article II of demeanours. this Order, or against rules and regulations for the peace, order, and good government of Her Majesty's subjects being within the dominions of the Kings of Siam, duly affixed and exhibited as aforesaid, no act done by a British subject being within the dominions of the Kings of Siam, shall by Her Majesty's Consul be deemed and taken to be a crime or misdemeanour, or offence, rendering the person committing it amenable to punishment, which, if done within any part of Her Majesty's dominions, would not, by a court of justice baving criminal jurisdiction in Her Majesty's dominions, have been deemed and taken to be a crime, or misdemeanour, or offence, rendering the person so com. mitting it amenable to punishment; and Her Majesty is pleased to appoint, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore as the place where crimes and offences committed by British subjects within the dominions of the Kings of Siam, which it may be expedient shall be inquired of, tried, determined, and Funished within Her Majesty's dominions, shall be so inquired of, tried, determined, and punished, and Her Majesty's Consul resident in the Kingdom of Siam shall have authority to cause any British subject charged with the commission of any crime or offence, the cognizance whereof may at any time appertain to him, to be sent for trial to Her Majesty's said Possession of Singapore.
XXII. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to cause any British subject Prisoners may be charged with the commission of any crime or offence the cognizance whereof may at any time appertain to him, to be, sent to Singapore from at, in any of Her Majesty's ships of war, or in any British vessel, to Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore the ports of Siam for for trial before the Supreme Court of the said Possession; and it shall be lawful for the commander of any of Her trial before the Su- Majesty's ships of war or of any British vessel to receive any such person on board, with a warrant from the said preme Court. Consul, addressed to the Chief Magistrate of Police of the said Possession, and thereupon to convey him in custody Singapore, and on his arrival there to deliver him, with the said warrant, into the custody of the said Chief
& 7 Viet., c. 94, to be'
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Magistrate of Police, or other officer within the said Possession lawfully acting as such, who, on the receipt of the said warrant and of the party therein named, shall be authorized to commit, and shall commit such party so sent for trial to the common gaol of the said Possession, and it shall be lawful for the keeper of the said common gaol to cause such party to be detained in safe and proper custody, and to be produced upon the order of the said Supremo Court; and the Supreme Court at the sessions to be next holden shall proceed to hear and determine the charge against such party in the same manner as if the crime with which he may be charged had been committed within Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore. Provisions with re- XXIII. And it is further ordered, That Her Majesty's Consul, on any occasion of sending a prisoner to gard to prisoners in 6 Singapore for trial, shall observe the provisions made with regard to prisoners sent for trial to a British colony in an observed in sending
Act passed in the 6th and 7th years of Her Majesty's reign, intituled "An Act to remove doubts as to the exercise prisoners to Singapore render the same more effectual."
of power and jurisdiction by Her Majesty within divers countries and places out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to Supreme Court to XXIV. And it is further ordered, That the Supreme Court of Her Majesty's Possession of Singapore shall have concurrent juris-have and may exercise, concurrently with Her Majesty's Consul, authority and jurisdiction in regard to all suits of a diction with the Consul civil nature between British subjects arising within any part of the dominions of the Kings of Siam; Provided in civil suits between always, that the said Supreme Court shall not be bound, unless in a fit case it shall deem it right so to do, by writ British subjects.
of certiorari or otherwise, to debar or prohibit the Consul from bearing and determining, pursuant to the provisions of the several Articles of this Order, any suit of a civil nature between British subjects, or to stay the proceedings of the Consul in any such matter.
for trial.
Enforcement of fines and penalties.
Suits.
XXV. And it is further ordered, That all fines and penalties imposed under this Order may be levied by distress and seizure and sale of ships, and goods and chattels; and no bill of sale, mortgage or transfer of property made after the apprehension of a party, or with a view to security in regard to crimes or offences committed or to be committed, shall avail to defeat any of the provisions of this Order.
Consul may establish XXVI. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul from time to time to establish Rules of Practice, Re-rules of practice to be observed in proceedings before the said Consul, and to make regulations for defraying the ex- gulations for Expenses penses of witnesses in such proceedings and the costs of criminal prosecutions, and also to establish rates of fees to be of Witnesses, and also taken in regard to civil suits beard and determined before the said Consul, and it shall be lawful for the said Consul to Rates of Fees in Civil enforce by seizure and sale of goods, or, if there be no goods, by imprisonment, the payment of such established fees, and of such expenses as may be adjudged against the parties, or either or any of them: Provided always, that a table specifying the rates of fees to be so taken shall be affixed and kept exhibited in the public office of the said Consul. Manner in which XXVII. And it is further ordered, That all fees, penalties, fines, and forfeitures levied under this Order, save and fees, penalties, fines, except such penalties as may by Treaty be payable to the Siamese Government, shall be paid to the public account, and forfeitures are to and be applied in diminution of the public expenditure on account of Her Majesty's Consulate in Siam: Provided be appropriated.
always, that in the event of the Siamese authorities declining to receive fines payable to the Siamese Government as aforesaid, the same shall be paid to the public account, and applied in the manner last mentioned.
Consuls may grant
XXVIII. And it is further ordered, That it shall be lawful for Her Majesty's Consul to grant probate of the will Probate, &c., and ad-or letters of administration to the intestate estate of a British subject deceased and leaving property within the King- minister to Intestate dom of Siam; and in the case of a party so deceased either leaving a will or intestate, it shall be lawful for the Consul, provided that probate of the will or letters of administration to the estate of the party deceased shall not have been applied for within thirty days by any person lawfully entitled thereto, to administer to such estate, and to reserve to himself out of the proceeds of such estate a commission not exceeding two and a-half per centum.
Estates.
Register of British Subjects kept.
XXIX. And it is further ordered, That a register shall be kept by Her Majesty's Consul, of all British subjects residing within the Kingdom of Siam, and that every British subject now residing within the dominions of the Kings of Siam, who shall not be already enrolled in such Consular register, shall within a reasonable time after the promul gation of this Order, to be specified in a notice to be affixed and publicly exhibited in the Consular Office, apply to the Consul to be enrolled in such register; and every British subject who may arrive within the said dominions, save and except any British subject who may be borne on the mustér-roll of any British ship arriving in a port of Siam, shall within a reasonable time after his arrival, to be specified as aforesaid, apply to the Consul to be enrolled in such register; and any British subject who shall refuse or neglect to make application so to be enrolled, and who shall not Consuls may exer-be able to excuse, to the satisfaction of the said Consul, such his refusal or neglect, shall not be entitled to be cise the powers of Jus-recognized or protected as a British subject in any difficulties or suits whatsoever, in which he may have been involved tices of the Peace for within the dominions of the Kings of Siam within the time during which he shall not have been so enrolled. enforcement of provi- XXX. And it is further ordered, That Her Majesty's Consul may exercise any of the powers which by any Acts sions of Acts of Parlia of the Imperial Parliament now enacted or hereafter to be enacted for the regulation of merchant seamen, or for the men and Mercantile regulation of the mercantile marine, may be exercised by one or more justices of the peace within Her Majesty's
ment relating to Sea-
Marine.
dominions.
Consuls in Siam may XXXI. And it is further ordered, That nothing in this Order contained shall be taken or construed to preclude perform all acts which Her Majesty's Consul within the dominions of the Kings of Siam from performing any act of administration, or juris- may be performed by diction, or other act which British Consuls within other States at amity with Her Majesty are by law, usage, or British Consuls else sufferance enabled to perform.
where.
tions.
XXXII. And it is further ordered, That any suit or action brought against Her Majesty's Consul by reason of Limitation of ac-anything done under the authority and in execution of the power or jurisdiction of Her Majesty entrusted to him by this Order, shall be commenced or prosecuted within six months after he shall have been within the jurisdiction of the Court in which the same may be brought and not otherwise, and the defendant in every such action or suit shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions made with respect to defendants in actions or suits, in an Act passed in the sixth and seventh years of Her Majesty, intituled “An Act to remove doubts as tothe exercise of power and jurisdiction by Her Majesty within divers countries and places out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to render the same more effectual.”
XXXIII. And it is further ordered, That the term “Consul ” in this present Order shall be construed to include all and every officer in Her Majesty's service, whether Consul-General, Consul, Vice-Consul, or Consular Agent, or person duly authorized to act in any of the aforesaid capacities within the dominions of the Kings of Siam, and engaged in carrying out the provisions of this Order; and that wherever in this Order, with reference to any person, matter, or thing, any word or words is or are used importing the singular number, or the masculine gender only, yet such word or words shall be understood to include several persons as well as one person, females as well as males, and several mat-' ters or things as well as one matter or thing, unless it be otherwise specially provided, or there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such construction.
Interpretation of
terms.
XXXIV. And it is further ordered, That this Order shall take effect from and after the first day of December next ensuing.
And the Right Honorable the Earl of Clarendon, and the Board of Commissioners for the Affairs of India, and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GREVILLE.
True Copy,
W. WOODGATE.
No. 71.—NOVEMBER 8, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Steam for
UNGAPORE, PENANG, POINT de GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
ROMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. CHE PENINSULAR & Öriental STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY'S Steam-ship" SINGAPORE," in GRAINGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- Specie, and Cargo, for the above Places, ave this on SATURDAY, the 15th November,
M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and CELS until 2 r.M. on the 14th.
Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation any's Office Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE
REQUIRED.
Written Declaration of the Contents and Value Packages for the Overland Route is required the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do ild themselves responsible for any Detention or
lice which may happen from incorrectness in
a declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental
Navigation Company's Office,
gkong, 3d November, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
THE Singapore,
E next. GENERAL MAILS, per Steamer " will close on FRIDAY, the A instant, at 6 o'clock P.M. The usual SUP- VENTARY MAIL will be made up the following ing-LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock for a late Fee of 6d. ; and from 10 o'clock a.m. 1 o'clock P.M. for a late Fee of is. Letters posted between the hours of 10 and I
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master,
Hongkong, 3d November, 1856.
DON Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong-
kong, Merchant, deceased,
1
LL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to rd particulars of the same to the undersigned
G. COOPER TURNER,
with
Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEE KIP BEE.
Pated 5th November, 1856,
咸豐六年十月初
八
|
N
In re TAY BIEN TIAT, deccased. GOOLAM HUSSEN,
"
BALLIRAM,
"
""
OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Partics that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATURDAY, the 15th day of November, 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- ministration will be granted to the Registrar of
the said Court.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
NOTICE OF AN ERROR IN BEARINGS IN THE PRINCE OF WALES CHANNEL, TORRES STRAITS.
HER MAJESTY'S NAVAL YARD, HONGKONG, 7th November, 1856. THE following notice of an Error in Bearings in THE
the Prince of Wales Channel, Torres Straits, communicated by Lieut. W. CHIMMO is published for general information.
By order of His Excellency SIR MICHAEL SEY MOUR, K.C.B., Rear-Admiral and Commander- in-Chief.
EDWIN HOLMES, Acting Naval Storekeeper.
"Torch" STEAMER, 17th July, 1856. Noon the 17th July, brisk wind from S.E.-water smooth, with a 2 to 5 knot current setting to the westward, the “ Torch " passed through the Prince of Wales Channel in safety, leaving the remains of the wreck of the Phoenix steamer on the Eastern Edge of the "Ilipi Rocks."
What accident happened, or by what cause came she there? naturally suggested itself to me, and I examined the Charts and Directions. With the former as a guide, no vessel could get on shore; but by using the Bearings of the latter, a vessel could scarcely avoid it.
THE
NOTICE.
7
MIE Interest and Responsibility of the Estate of the late Mr CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA in our Firm, ceased on the 31st ultimo.
BOWRA & Co.
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
order of the Consular Department of the tified, that the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Canton BY Foreign Office at Copenhagen, it is hereby no-
having become vacant, applications from Kesident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the said Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK, H. D. M. Consul.
Danish Consulate, Hongkong, 1st October, 1856.
NOTICE.
AN of the
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
Real
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the
undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY. Conton, 7th August, 1856.
·
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore
this
Port, between the undersigned, under Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day The outstand- by lapse of time and mutual consent. strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner;
and a
conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA PORE under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
The Directions for Torres Straits, inner and outer routes, by Captains King and Blackwood, page 14, paragraph 5, state for our guidance, that when the summit of Goode Island bears S.W. by W., stee W. by S.; southerly for Booby Island, by which W
| you will avoid Larpent Bank; and when you have
passed it, you are clear of the Straits.
By reference to the Charts, it will be seen that if a
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
EX vessel attempted to steer W. by S. while Goode for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned:
師單各如李李
Island bore S. Westerly, nothing could prevent her
going on the Reefs; for S.W. by W., should be S. Easterly-(an error of nine points.)
(Signed) WILLIAM CHIMMO,
Lieut. R. N.
處到人有傑傑 THE HYDROGRAPHER TO THR ADMIRALTY. 以谷債李泰 便巴目傑承身
NOTICE.
LL Parties having claims against the Estate of
We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
*
A ****Parties indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before 31st 明拿卽欠家其 January, 1857.
W. A. BOWRA, Į W. H. ROPER, ƒ
the late CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
are requested to send them in for liquidation; and
狀送到業弟
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
Executors.
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul
and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
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GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 15TH NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 72.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE" will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
"
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 120.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In consequence of unauthorized Burials in the Protestant Cemetery at Wong-nei-chung, it has become necessary to notify, that in future, before any interment can be permitted there, information must be given to Mr JOSEPH SCOTT, the Sexton.
By Orders
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th November, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, &c., &c., publishes, for general information, Copy of a Circular issued to the British Community at Canton by Her Majesty's Consul, in reference to the existing state of our relations with the Chinese.
Copy
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th November, 1856.
CIRCULAR.
W. WOODGATE.
BRITISH CONSULate, Cantov, 14th November, 1856. Her Britannic Majesty's Consul has received the instructions of His Excellency Rear-Admiral Sir MICHAEL SEYMOUR, K.C.B.,
* Naval Commander-in-Chief, &c., &c., to issue the following notice to the British Community,
His Excellency feels it unnecessary to recapitulate to the British Community the origin and progress of what has been done at Can- ton during the last few weeks by Her Majesty's Naval Forces under his command. Their loss has, happily; been trifling, and their opera- tions, now including the capture of the Bogue Forts, eminently successful,
1
His Excellency regrets to find that neither the extreme measures to which the Imperial Commissioner's defiance of Treaty obliga- tions has compelled him to resort, nor the plain proof given that the city and its inhabitants are at the mercy of Her Majesty's Ships-of- war, have as yet induced the Imperial Commissioner to make the concession demanded by His Excellency, as a guarantee against future misunderstandings of a similar nature to the present. The concession is not regarded as unreasonable by Chinese, who, His Excellency understands, adequately represent the feeling of the respectable inhabitants of Canton, nor is any tangible obstacle to it alleged by these, except the impracticability of the Commissioner himself, who has laboured to associate the people with him, by representing the English as in league with rebels and outlaws, and has pushed his hostility to the ferocious length of proclaiming rewards for the lives of English, subjects without distinction.
His Excellency is determined that his demand shall be conceded. But the Community must be well aware that any course Ilis Excellency may now contemplate would be compromised by publicity. His Excellency, therefore, confines himself to stating, that he sees no immediate prospect of a restoration of quiet. The security of the Foreign position will be as well cared for as heretofore: the pature and object of any measures now to be resorted to, His Excellency deems it advisable to keep to himself.
(Signed)
HARRY S. PARKES, Her Britannic Majesty's Consul Officiating at Canton.
TO THE BRITISH COMMUNITY, Canton.
True Copy,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER.
+
2
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 72.-NOVEMBER 15, 1850.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. | In the Estute of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong-
IT
In Equity,
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,—that all Monies now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of Murrow, Stephenson and Company, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora-
ble Court; the receipts of the said JosKPH FROST
EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.
Dated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN,
Complainants' Solicitors.
NOTICE.
Yorder of the Consular Department of the
B' Foreign Office at Copenhagen, it is hereby no-
tified, that the Office of Danish Consul at Canton having become vacant, applications from Resident Merchants of that place who may desire to fill the
said Office, will be received by the MINISTRY OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, at Copenhagen, until the 1st February, 1857.
FRED. H. BLOCK,
II. D. M. Consul
Danish Consulate, Hongkong,
1st October, 1856.
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
Asonal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Canton, 7th August, 1856.
kong, Merchant, deceased.
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
Aindebted to, the above Estate, are requested to
forward particulars of the same to the undersigned
G. COOPER TURNER,
forthwith.
Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEE KIP Bez.
Dated 5th November, 1856.
咸豐六年十月初八日 承辦人谷巴丹拿狀師啟
狀初
啟
師單各如李李 處到人有傑傑 以往債李被泰 便巴目傑承身 查丹祈泰辦故
THE
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the Estate of the late Mr CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA in our Firm, ceased on the 31s: ultimo.
BOWRA & Co.
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
HE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this
THE
Port, between the undersigned, under the Stylo
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day The outstand- by lapse of time and untual consent.
ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS,
H. ANTHON, JR.,
G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED
**STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-
ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned:
⇓⇓⭑**We hereby give notice to all concerned to make
NOTICE.
the late CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA, LL Parties having claims against the Estate of
are requested to send them in for liquidation; and Parties indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before 31st January, 1857.
W. A. BOWRA, Executors. W. H. ROPER,
1856.
Hongkong, 7th November,
payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm,
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
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NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22D NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 73.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 121.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint DANIEL RICHARD CALDWELL, Esquire, Registrar General and Protector of Chinese Inhabitants in this Colony. Mr Caldwell will also perform the duties of General Interpreter to this Government. This appointment will have effect pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th November, 1856.
No. 122.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that Messrs POWER and DUDDELL are appointed by His Excellency The Governor with the Advice of the Executive Council, Assessors of Police Rate in this Colony for the Year 1857.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th November, 1856.
No. 123%
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Proclamation, issued in Chinese on the afternoon of yesterday, is here published for general Xnformation.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d November, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
PROCLAMATION.
ᏚᎢ .
CAINE.
By the Honorable Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM CAINE, Lieutenant-Governor, Administering the Government of Hongkong. In order that lawless meetings may be suppressed, and confidence restored to the well-disposed Chinese Inhabitants of the Colony,—
It is hereby notified to the Residents of this Colony, that Her Majesty's Government having reason to believe that the large influx of cious characters from the Chinese main which has taken place during the last few weeks, and the seditious and treasonable demon- rations of this date in the streets of this City, have been occasioned by the direct agency of secret emissaries from the persons carrying lawless war against Her Majesty's Forces in the neighboring Province of Kwang-tung, it is the determination of Her Majesty's erament within this Colony to take instant measures for putting in force the provisions of the Registration Ordinance No. 7 of 1846; 4 soon as the said Ordinance shall be brought into full operation, all unregistered Chinese will be required to depart from the Colony.
THE
Hongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22D NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 73.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 121.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint DANIEL RICHARD CALDWELL, Esquire, Registrar General and Protector of Chinese Inhabitants in this Colony. Mr Caldwell will also perform the duties of General Interpreter to this Government. This appointment will have effect pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th November, 1856.
No. 122.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that Messrs POWER and DUDDELL are appointed by His Excellency The Governor with the Advice of the Executive Council, Assessors of Police Rate in this Colony for the Year 1857.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th November, 1856.
No. 123%
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Proclamation, issued in Chinese on the afternoon of yesterday, is here published for general Xnformation.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d November, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
PROCLAMATION.
ᏚᎢ .
CAINE.
By the Honorable Lieutenant-Colonel WILLIAM CAINE, Lieutenant-Governor, Administering the Government of Hongkong. In order that lawless meetings may be suppressed, and confidence restored to the well-disposed Chinese Inhabitants of the Colony,—
It is hereby notified to the Residents of this Colony, that Her Majesty's Government having reason to believe that the large influx of cious characters from the Chinese main which has taken place during the last few weeks, and the seditious and treasonable demon- rations of this date in the streets of this City, have been occasioned by the direct agency of secret emissaries from the persons carrying lawless war against Her Majesty's Forces in the neighboring Province of Kwang-tung, it is the determination of Her Majesty's erament within this Colony to take instant measures for putting in force the provisions of the Registration Ordinance No. 7 of 1846; 4 soon as the said Ordinance shall be brought into full operation, all unregistered Chinese will be required to depart from the Colony.
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Whilst the Colonial Authorities are always ready on proper occasions to hear the complaints of Her Majesty's Chinese Subjects, and, if well founded, to redress them, it is nevertheless further notified, that no complaints whatever will be attended to, so long as they are urged in an improper manner.
The Lieutenant-Governor will willingly receive and give every attention to any representation of grievances that may be laid
before him.
Her Majesty's Government, therefore, require Her Majesty's said Subjects to abstain from all part in the aforesaid demonstrations, to return to their several duties, and to re-open their shops.
Tumultuous movements taking place after publication of this Proclamation will be immediately suppressed by the Military Authorities.
By Order,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 21st Day of November, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. OTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
N IIEAD, of the Store-ship "Hornet,” is au-
thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
NOTICE.
[IIE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on SATURDAY, the 29th day of November instant, at 12 o'clock Noon. By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
A
In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE,
Master Mariner, deccased,
LL Persons having claims against or being in-
debted to the above Estate, are requested to❘ forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In the matter of the INSOLVency of Joseph E. RICHARDSON, late of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong.
No
OTICE is hereby given,—that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent have
been vested in WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Register.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
PURS made in a cause, Stephenson
of Hongkong,
against Murrow, the CREDITORS, or several persons thus the furisdiction of the Court, or within he Empire of China, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK 8. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, In Equity.
Chief Justice
PURS
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the CREDITORS, or several persons within Great Britain, or other the Foreign Creditors, or persons claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK Jones Murrow and James StePHENSON' lately carrying on Business in co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of Murrow, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the 10th day of May, A.D.,1854, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D., 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFFUM,
Judge's Clerk
A'
NOTICE.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
'NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
AN of of WETMORE & Co. of
Canton, 7th August, 1856.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In Equity,
IT
STEPHENSON ♥. MURROW.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,-that all Monies now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COmpany, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- ble Court; the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.
Dated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors,
kong, Merchant, deceased.
LL Parties having claims against the Estate of
the late CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA, In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong are requested to send them in for liquidation; and Parties indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before 31st January, 1857,
W. H. ROPER, Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
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NOTICE.
Executors.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the Estate of the late Mr CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA in our Firm, ceased on the 31st ultimo.
BOWRA & Co.
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and untual consent.
The outstand-
ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION Business will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SInga- PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to
forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER,
Solicitor for the Administrator
LEE KIP Bgz.
Dated 5th November, 1856,
咸豐六年十月初 承辦人谷巴丹拿狀師
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Whilst the Colonial Authorities are always ready on proper occasions to hear the complaints of Her Majesty's Chinese Subjects, and, if well founded, to redress them, it is nevertheless further notified, that no complaints whatever will be attended to, so long as they are urged in an improper manner.
The Lieutenant-Governor will willingly receive and give every attention to any representation of grievances that may be laid
before him.
Her Majesty's Government, therefore, require Her Majesty's said Subjects to abstain from all part in the aforesaid demonstrations, to return to their several duties, and to re-open their shops.
Tumultuous movements taking place after publication of this Proclamation will be immediately suppressed by the Military Authorities.
By Order,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 21st Day of November, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. OTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
N IIEAD, of the Store-ship "Hornet,” is au-
thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
NOTICE.
[IIE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on SATURDAY, the 29th day of November instant, at 12 o'clock Noon. By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
A
In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE,
Master Mariner, deccased,
LL Persons having claims against or being in-
debted to the above Estate, are requested to❘ forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In the matter of the INSOLVency of Joseph E. RICHARDSON, late of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong.
No
OTICE is hereby given,—that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent have
been vested in WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Register.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
PURS made in a cause, Stephenson
of Hongkong,
against Murrow, the CREDITORS, or several persons thus the furisdiction of the Court, or within he Empire of China, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK 8. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, In Equity.
Chief Justice
PURS
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the CREDITORS, or several persons within Great Britain, or other the Foreign Creditors, or persons claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK Jones Murrow and James StePHENSON' lately carrying on Business in co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of Murrow, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the 10th day of May, A.D.,1854, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D., 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFFUM,
Judge's Clerk
A'
NOTICE.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
'NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
AN of of WETMORE & Co. of
Canton, 7th August, 1856.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In Equity,
IT
STEPHENSON ♥. MURROW.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,-that all Monies now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COmpany, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- ble Court; the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.
Dated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors,
kong, Merchant, deceased.
LL Parties having claims against the Estate of
the late CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA, In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong are requested to send them in for liquidation; and Parties indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before 31st January, 1857,
W. H. ROPER, Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
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NOTICE.
Executors.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the Estate of the late Mr CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA in our Firm, ceased on the 31st ultimo.
BOWRA & Co.
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and untual consent.
The outstand-
ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION Business will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SInga- PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to
forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER,
Solicitor for the Administrator
LEE KIP Bgz.
Dated 5th November, 1856,
咸豐六年十月初 承辦人谷巴丹拿狀師
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啟
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師單各如李李 處到人有傑傑 以谷債李被泰 便巴目傑承身 查丹新泰辦故 明拿卽欠家其
狀送到業弟
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.—
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-ria
Cents.
A TABLE, showing the Coughs by the pics, Dollar; each Additional Line. Twenty Center One
all as Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
kalf of these charges for sach Repetition.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, FRIDAY, 28TH NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 73*.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”.
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, H. B. M. Plenipotentiary, &c., &c., hereby publishes for general in- formation, such Correspondence as will exhibit the true character of the proceedings at Canton, and which have necessitated the operations in which Her Majesty's Naval Forces have been so triumphantly engaged.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Hongkong, 26th November, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
Correspondence between SIR JOHN Bowring, H. B. M. Plenipotentiary, and YEH, Imperial Commissioner.
TRANSLATION FROM THE CHINESE. Naifection by MR PARKES, H.B.M. Consul at Canton, issued by order: for the removal of inceptions, by declaration of the truth, to the end that confidence may be restored to the public mind.
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In every discussion there is a position which is the correct one; nor can a just conclusion upon the merits of any question be arrived at, until the armaments on both sides shall have been heard.
The Governor. General, Ych, has been at great ever since the approach of the British forces, *vier command of the Admiral, H. E. Sir M. tur, to inflame the public mind by the cir- estion of unfounded statements on the subject; and it is to counteract the evil effect but too pro- to be apprehended from these, that H.B.M. potentiary has instructed the Consul to issue Nification of the plain truth to the gentry and
of the city and suburbs of Canton. At Hongkong, being a British Colony, it is com- ent for the owner of any vessel of any country, en he shall have obtained the requisite security, ake application, through the proper official ael, to the supreme authority for a Colonial ter. Under this the vessel hoists a British , and the register once issued, she is re- pared in all respects as a British vessel, while on board her become alike responsible to tish control, and entitled to British protection. She conditions of this colonial registration were unicated some months ago to the Governor Bemeral by the Minister Plenipotentiary, who is Governor of the Colony, and a translation of Clonial Ordinance was enclosed to him in Excellency's despatch.
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men who were on board, and carried them into the city)
The Consul, of course, as soon as he became aware of this (violation of his jurisdiction) report- ed it to his superior, H. M. Plenipotentiary. He at the same time made his complaint to H. E. Yeh, as Imperial Commissioner, accompanying his statement of the facts by a request that H. E. would cause the seamen who had been carried off from the vessel to be restored to her publicly; in order that due atonement might be made for the affront that had been offered to his authority as Consul. He added, that if it were still desirable to examine the parties, he was prepared to con- duct an enquiry with any officer of his own rank, who might be deputed for the purpose,
The Governor General replied, that the Lorcha was not a foreign vessel He sent back some of the men, but nine of the twelve that had been taken; but these the Consul did not think it right to receive; and, under the instruction of the Plenipotentiary, he now demanded, besides res- toration of the whole number, a letter of apology for their seizure, and assurance that nothing of the kind should occur again,-to be given within forty-eight hours) The Plenipotentiary himself wrote to the Commissioner, on the 12th October, to the same effect, adding that, unless the required satisfaction were accorded within the period assigned, it would be left to the Naval Comman- der-in-Chief to exact it. This letter reached Canton on the 15th October, but was left without answer for eight days. H. E. Yeh then sent a reply, in which he repeated what he had already said to the Consul. To the requisition made by the latter, he paid no more attention than before. H. E. the Admiral, unwilling to resort to force without due deliberation, waited from one day to another, until the 21st October, when the Consul, under farther instructions from the Plenipoten- tiary, addressed a last letter to the Imperial Commissioner. He was now told, that unless he conceded what had been asked for by six o'clock in the evening of the following day, the naval forces would act. At noon of the following day, an officer of low rank was sent with the twelve seamen to the Consulate, with a message from His Excellency Yeh, that two of them were criminals, and must be sent back to him imme-
Beanwhile, the Lorcha Arrow, a vessel duly topistered as above, having come up to Canton in Af carer part of October, information, it appears, given to the authorities by a person who had robbed by pirates at sea, that one of the de- ts was serving as a sailor on board the Now, by the Treaty between England China, all authority over British vessels at the Five Ports is vested in the Consuls. per course, therefore, if any question had raised against the Lorcha, as she was flying colours in the port of Canton,-being one of five-would have been, to call on the British
l to enquire into the case and take the ne-diately.
ry steps. Without any reference, however, The Consul, in reply, put in the hands of the 1 Consul, a party of the local marine boarded officer sent, two extracts from his letters before tel, tore down her ensign, (seized twelve referred to, reciting the substance of his requisi-
tion, and the form in which it was to be complied with namely, that the men, publicly removed from the vessel, should be as publicly restored to her, and that a letter of apology should be written. At eight in the evening came another despatch from H. Eeh, requesting the Consul to inform him why his despatch of the morning had not been acknowledged.
It being thus apparent that farther protrac- tion of the correspondence would be of no advan- tage to the settlement of the question at issue, there remained no alternative but to place the matter in the hands of the Admiral. His Excel- lency, unwilling to inflict unnecessary injury upon the inhabitants, confined himself in the first instance to the capture of some of the forts along the river; this done, he directed the Con- sul to warn the Governor General, that if he per- sisted in refusing to listen to us, more serious proceedings would be rendered inevitable. The Governor General proposing nothing, the Ad- miral proceeded to possess himself of the re- maining forts along the Canton River. He then breached the City wall, and blew up the Tsing Hai Gate.
Now, His Excellency has been brought to this point by no intention of his own; he has been simply driven onward by the determined obsti- nacy, and extreme discourtesy, of the Governor General. The original claim advanced was, com- paratively speaking, of no great magnitude. Less could not have been demanded than the formal rendition of a crew unauthorizedly seized without reference to the Consul. To the high official of a nation, with whom the rule and practice of what is due from man to man are so important a consideration, what could have been so easy as to acknowledge an error committed, and to give assurance that none such should be repeated ?
How widely different a course was pursued! (For several years past, the high authorities at Canton have entrenched themselves in inacces- sibility to foreign officials, pleading always that the people are opposed to the admission of foreigners within the walls. It has hence resulted that discussions, which might have been disposed of in a single interview, have endured through months of correspondence, and this, too, without any satisfactory result. The present case coun- mences with an (insult to our flag) that is to say, an affront is put upon our diguity as a State this is followed by the unauthorized seizure of sailors subject to British control and protection;
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we complaia, and our assertions are contradicted ; no attention is paid to our application made, once and again, for reasonable redress; we are con- strained to threaten force, and our menaces are similarly disregarded; and last, after repeated delays, we make some demonstration of our power, and the Governor General, Yeh, forget- ting that our act is the consequence of his own obstinacy and discourtesy, proclaims to the peo- ple that we are in league with the rebels, and sots a price on our heads.
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allow them to terminate. Why add another diffi- culty to the existing one, and so cause an inter- ruption of the friendly understanding between our countries?
regarding the Treaty right. Petitioners will do weil at once to move His Excellency, with all speed, to abandon this false and dangerous posi- tion. If they neglect to make this appeal to him, To conclude: it is not well to trust one's own they will share not only the calamitous conse- might too far, neither is it right to let a feud quences of his stubbornness, but, at the same so confirm itself, that it cannot be ended. There time, the serious responsibility of not averting His Excellency has tested is one point of which you lose sight: you do not these in due season. remember that our authorities are subject to the power with which he has to deal; he must promotion, translation, and similar changes of have seen with what certainty that which is office, which may remove them from Kwang-threatened is accomplished. Let Petitioners re- Would barbarism and ignorance have gone Tung. In the twinkling of an eye its whole flect, that more sudden and terrible things are yet the length of such a declaration! Will the peo-establishment may be changed; but the native in its hand to do, and let them carnestly press ple of China, knowing and practising the duty of trader has been here, generation after genera- their chief authority to yield while it is yet time. iman to man, believe the fact when it is told | tion, from father to son, from grandsire to grand- son, for hundreds and thousands of years, with- You do not reflect To conclude: this quarrel is not with the people; out interruption of the line. our proceedings have not originated in anything upon the distant future,-that to inflict injury done by the people. (They have been caused by on the Canton people is to make enemies of the obstinacy and discourtesy of the chief autho-thousands and millions of men,-that the longer rity, and for any calamity that may result from the feud endures, the deeper rooted it will be,- them, the chief authority is singly responsible that the more protracted the struggle, the more There is but one means of escape from it, and impetuous will be the zeal for it. It is in your this is in the hand of the chief authority, who, power to go the extreme length of injury that can if he lose no time in meeting our high authori- be inflicted. To resolve on this is truculently to ties, will be enabled, by arranging matters on a contemplate the extermination of every living satisfactory footing with them, to put an end to being in Canton-is to contemplate the total abandonment of its trade. What in that case the existing peril, and to prevent the recurrence of like misfortune in the time to come.
them?
Think how completely at our mercy are the lives and property of the entire population of the City; and with what facility, in one moment of time, we could effect their utter destruction-a terrible contingency! You are told this in no spirit of boasting; the power of our nation is too well known to require that we should indulge in self-glorification; but simply because we have no wish to see a long continuance of these hostilities, so cruel to the feelings of the people, and so in- jurious to their interests.
November 1st, 1856,
Address of the INHABITANTS OF THE WHOLE CITY
to his Excellency the Plenipotentiary of Great Britain. (Similar address presented to Ad- miral Sir Michael Seymour,) Every question has its rights, every position its contingencies of advantage and disadvantage. We cannot refrain from stating those incidental to the present one for the benefit of your Excel- lency's nation.
We, the Cantonese, who have been born and brought up in this place, some of us in the public service, some of us in trade, whatever our voca- tion, have each one all our property, our very food and raiment, in this City; and to all of us, hundreds of thousands in number, the City is our base and our foundation.)
Your nation has traded at Canton for more than a century, during which it may be said that, be- tween you and ourselves, the Cantonese, there have been relations of friendship, and not of hostility,
The late affair of the Lorchia was a triffe- it was no case for deep-seated animosity; no great offence that could not be forgotten. Yet you have suddenly taken up arms, and for several days you have been firing shell, until you have burned dwel- lings, and destroyed people, in untold numbers. It cannot be, either, told, how many old people, infants, and females, have left their homes in af- fliction. If your countrymen have not seen this, they have surely heard, have they not, that such is the case? What offence has been committed by the people of Canton that such calamity should befal them?
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would be your gain And if resolved to go this length, how are you to dispose of the French, the Americans, and other foreign nations ?
This is the unanimous declaration, made with sincerity and earnestness, of the Cantonese. submit it in the hope that your Excellency will deign to consider it, and we respectfully present our wishes for your Excellency's peace and pros- perity.
Representation made by the whole Population
of Canton.
Translated by
THOMAS WADE, Chinese Secretary,
Reply of H.B.M. PLENIPOTENTIARY to the foregoing Address, purporting to be from the whole Pos pulation of the City of Canton.
HONGKONG, 10th November, 1856.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Kt., &c., &c., has received an Address purporting to be from the whole population of Canton, deprecating a continuance of the operations of the British naval forces now before that city, and in particular, objecting to the demand made by His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, for unrestricted intercourse between the Native and Foreign au- thorities.
The operations in which the British navy are engaged, have been rendered necessary by the obstinacy and discourtesy of the Governor Gene- ral Yeh. His executive having insulted the British flag, and seized persons subject to British control and protection, he has withheld the repa- ration required of him. To the present hour, he has neither expressed regret for what was done, nor has he promised that the like shall not be done again. He has consequently compelled the Admiral to proceed from one coercive measure to another, and although every care has been taken by His Excellency the Admiral to spare the lives and property of the people, many doubt- less have suffered much. The responsibility of their suffering must be laid upon the Governor General, and on him alone.
As to the admission of Foreigners into the City, this is a Treaty right, undisputed at the rest of Again, it has come to our knowledge that you the Ports. The Petitioners themselves do not are insisting on official receptions within the city. dispute it, for, say they, "the authorities can This is doubtless with a view to amicable rela- concede it." Were it other than a Treaty right, tions; but, when your only proceeding is to open a no such concession could be made by the autho- fire upon us which destroys the people, supposing rities. But they add that," the authorities having that you were to obtain admission into the City, conceded it, cannot protect those who avail them- --still, the sons, brothers, and kindred of the peo-selves of it against the people." This is to entail ple whom you have burned out and killed, will be
on Foreigners the necessity of teaching the people, ready to lay down their lives to be avenged on
that if interfered with by any one in the exercise your countrymen, nor will the authorities be able of a right conceded by the Government, they can to prevent them. The authorities are able to ac- protect themselves. The interests of commerce cord you admission into the City, but they are not which, according to the petition, are to be so able to assure to such of your countrymen as do seriously prejudiced by the enforcement of this enter a perfect immunity from harm. If, then, claim, must derive their main security from a your countrymen were admitted, could you always faithful observance of Treaty provisions. It is have a large force here for their protection A by the violation of these alone that they are in protecting force cannot remain here any great risk of being jeopardized. These interests are length of time, and if death and wounds were to
indeed most important, but they are not so dear be the condition of your entering it, what boon
to the British nation as its honour, nor is a British would admission into the City be, even were you Minister at liberty to give them precedence where to obtain it?
the national honour is involved.
There is another point :-although shell have been flying against the City for several days, burning buildings and destroying life, no fire has been returned by the troops this is friendly and conceding. It is enough to content you; and as you resorted to hostilities for a small matter, so, now,* for the sake of the peoples' lives, you may suspend them; and considering what has been achieved at the present stage of proceedings, there
Petitioners have been misled on this occasion. To prevent the recurrence of small misunder- standings, which experience shews may grow to serious consequences, His Excellency the Admi- ral, with the, full concurrence of His Excellency the Plenipotentiary, insists that there shall be henceforth unrestricted freedom of intercourse between the Native Authorities within, and the Foreign Representatives without, the City. This simple and reasonable request, the Governor * Now,—that is, having now taken such ample satie-General has mixed up with the past discussions
aciton.
Reply of His Excellency Rear-Admiral Sır M. SEYMOUR, Naval Commander-in-Chief, &o., &o., &c., to the same Address.
5th November, 1856. His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief, has read with some surprise a paper, purporting to be an Address from all the people of Canton, in which it is stated, that serious injury has been inflicted on the inhabitants during the last few days, &c., &c.
There is no part of the City which the guns cannot reach, and with the means at the disposal of the force, its utter destruction is perfectly practicable at any moment, should such a mea- sure appear necessary: let the people be well assured of this. Still, nothing has hitherto been aimed at but the official residences and public buildings: the present misunderstanding being due to no act of the people, but to the obstinacy and discourtesy of the Imperial Commissioner Yeh. This will be seen in the papers herewith forwarded to the Petitioners, who are farther recommended to lose no time in urging His Excellency Yeh to accede to the simple and rea- sonable demands of the Commander-in-Chief. All present danger will thus be averted, and the future will be secured against any similar dis- turbance of the peace.
YEH, Imperial High Commissioner, &o., &c., &c., makes this communication to His Ex- cellency Rear-Admiral SIR MICHAEL SEY- MOUR, Narul Commander-in-Chief, &c., &o., &c.
I have received your letter of yesterday, in which, in acknowledging my communication of the 5th instant, Your Excellency observes, "I have nothing to add to what I have before written, except that to observe with much regret that no satisfactory result is to be anticipated from a pro- tracted correspondence.”
This communication I have well considered, and have now to remark, that the several replies I have made to your communications, have been so exceedingly clear and distinct, that Your Ex- cellency, I conclude, must at an early stage of these proceedings have understood all that I ad- vanced. To resume, however: the rules which should guide us in the transaction of the affairs of our two nations, should be based upon divine prin- ciples. By this course may we carry with us the opinion of our fellow men, and not by resorting to force at the mere inclination of either party.
I should request Your Excellency to again carefully examine all my previous communica- tions, and I avail of the opportunity to wish Your Excellency prosperity, &c., &c.
Hien-fung, 6th Year, 10th moon, 10th day, (7th November, 1856.)
Addressed to His Excellency SIR MICHAEL SEY- MOUR, K.C.B., &c., &c., &c., Naval Comman- der-in-Chief.
True Translation,
(Signed) HARRY S. Parkes, PROCLAMATION issued at Canton, by the Governor General, 5th November, 1856.
YEH, Governor General of the Two Kwang, fc., fo., makes a Proclamation to the whole population of Canton, the military, trades- people, and others. Whereas the English barbarians have com- menced disturbances on a false pretence, their real object being admission into the City-the Governor General, referring to the unanimous expression of objection to this measure on the part of the entire population of Canton in 1849, has flatly refused to concede this, and is de- termined not to grant their request, let them carry their feats and machinations to what length they will.
Lest, however, you should feel ill at ease on other points, His Excellency considers it his duty to issue a notice to you, the military, trades- people and others, to continue to follow your vocations peacefully, not giving way to alarm, nor allowing yourselves to be misled by the fabrica- tions of traitorous Chinese.
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maintenance of the City defences is involved e late security of the people, and the pro- of peace and preservation of order, has as- a very large force, and he is decided in vn mind as to the course he is to pursue. He heard that you as well, the inhabitants of the and suburbs, thousands and tens of thousands bumber, loyal and brave every one, are every ready to give evidence of your patriotic ar- This is most praiseworthy. By uniting, art and hand, you will shew your gratitude to Emperor above, while below you give safety Let one spirit your houses and families.
ate the authorities and the people. This is argest wish of the Governor General.
: every one tremble and obey. A special
in-Fung, 6th year, 10th moon, 8th day,
November, 1856.) Translated by
th November, 1856.
THOMAS WADE, Chinese Secretary.
avoid the future necessity of a course as opposed to our interests as it is offensive to our feelings, that the Admiral has made to you this simple proposition.
I have only to add, that I heartily concur with His Excellency in the necessity and propriety of what he has proposed.--I have, &c.,
(Signed) JOHN BOWRING.
YEH, Imperial Commissioner, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, fo.. Sc., makes communi- cation in reply. :
On the 11th instant, I received Your Ex- cellency's letter of the 10th, with the contents of which I have acquainted myself.
Your Excellency addressed me on the 12th, seizure made of a Chinese criminal on board a and again on the 14th ultimo, respecting the
Lorcha; aud my replies to these letters, of the 21st and 22d respectively, in which the circum- stances of the capture and conviction of the cri- minal were clearly set forth, will, I presume, have received Your Excellency's careful atten-
** Jony Bowring to Yeu, Imperial Commis- | tion.
sioner.
SUPERINTENDENCY OF TRADE,
10th November, 1856. STR-Ilis Excellency the Naval Commander- Sir Michael Seymour, has communicated e copies of his late correspondence with Year Excellency.
In the hope of preventing a recurrence of the at unfortunate state of things at Canton, Excellency has proposed that, as elsewhere, should be free intercourse between the Au- rities within and Foreign Representatives with-
It was shewn on trial of the prisoner, that the Lorcha was built by Soo-Aching, a Chinese; a register was purchased for her of the merchant Block for $1000, and she assumed the British Flag without being entitled to it. She was lying, at the time of the seizure, off the Dutch Folly, and, as has been dearly proved, with no ensign flying; it being, as it appears, an estab- lished law with British vessels to haul down their ensign when they drop anchor, and not to hoist it again until they get under way.
Had it been shewn on the trial that her flag was bona fide that of a British merchant vessel, some other course than the one pursued; but the fact being, that a Chinese had assumed the flag without title, what need was there for Mr Consul Parkes to put himself forward as his advocate ?
it would have been doubtless correct to follow
the city. This proposition Your Excellency nes to entertain; you insist not only in con- ling it with the past discussions of the Treaty :'t of all Foreigners to enter the City, but in taining that the right itself is shown to have a definitively abandoned in a despatch from my predecessor, Mr Bonham, dated 9th Ajal, 1819.
The passage cited is not quoted in full by Your ellency. Referring to the non-fulfilment of drengement entered into in 1849, Mr Bonhamı -- ~~ds,——“ Although entered into by Keying,
denfirmed by your Emperor, it [the engage-sible ::] has not been carried out; the question at
rests where it was; and must remain in race. The discussion of it cannot, at present, farther prosecuted between Your Excellency and myself. I can but repeat my regret at the factory report which this evasion of the Taty will compel me to make to my Goveru-
Your Excellency seeks to construe as declara- er of its cessation for evermore, words simply fying that discussion of our Treaty right was speaded until reports of its repudiation could be A to Her Majesty's Government. Pending Der reference, Mr Bonham called on British leets to abstain from attempting to enter
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That the British Government never abated an of its claim, is shewn by Mr Borsham's letter the 21st August, 1849. This was written r instructions of Lord Palmerston, then pal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, dhe Excellency Seu was requested to trans- 1 Peking. The assumption of Seu himself *i* reply, dated 27th Angust, 1849, that the decussion was no more to be renewed, was at rejected by Mr Bonham; and Your Excel- *ry must be well aware, that ever since my Peturn to this country as Minister Plenipotentiary, 'ject has been foremost amongst those of have had occasion to advise Your Ex- y the British Government looked for a factory adjustment.
leg to refer you particularly to my commu- teas of the 25th April, 10th July, and 27th Vereler, 1854, and of the 11th June, 1855.
tenors of your correspondence with Sir Seymour, obliges me once more to remind s that the Treaty right of British subjects to matted into Canton has never been aban- by the British Government. But this not at the present moment under dis- The Admiral is simply insisting on Lir of access to the local authorities; and * * *l reason. Had the British Consul been obtain such access on the day that the ' flag was torn down and her crew un- rized, the affair might have been settled agle interview; as it was, letter after letter be addressed to Your Excellency; several lowed to remain for days without a reply; to this hour you have neither apologised for Lduct of your executive, nor have you
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say sufficient assurance that henceforward
and jurisdiction shall be respected. For Excellency's pertinacity in ignoring your s on these points, has rendered ne- ***ry a series of coercive measures ; and it is to
Again, the twelve men seized were all taken back by Heu, Assistant Magistrate of Nanhae, on the 22d ultimo; but Consul Parkes declined to receive either them, or a despatch sent with them from me. The letter under acknowledg ment says, that had the authorities been acces- to the Consul, the affair might have been disposed of in a single interview.
The Assistant Magistrate, Heu, was sent twice with the men to be surrendered: it is through him that [foreign] correspondence with me is always transmitted. Now the Assistant Magistrate is a commissioned officer of the Chinese Empire. Heretofore, any foreign business that has had to be transacted by deputy has been transacted by officers similarly deputed, and the present was a case of all others requiring common conference; but Consul Parkes had made up his mind not to consent to what was proposed.
On a subsequent occasion I sent Tseang, Prefect of Luy-chow-foo, to the Foreign Fac- tories, to consider what steps should be taken,† but the Consul now insisted on something more than [the rendition of the men captured on board the Lorcha. There being in all this no in- accessibility on the part of Chinese officials, what was there to make an immediate adjustment im- practicable?
to this question should be productive of other A letter was received from Mr troubles. Bonham, stating that it could be no more dis cussed, and a notice was issued by him prohibiting Foreigners from entering the City, which was put in the papers. If admission into the City was practicable in 1849, Mr Bonham need neither have written this letter nor issued this notice. Mr Bonham having so written, a representation was made to that effect to His Majesty the Em- peror by myself, theu Governor of the Province, in concert with the late Commissioner Sou. Bouham, as I have understood, addressed ‡Your Excellency's government to the same effect, and thus it was that there was not a native of any nation unaware that there would be no more dis- cussion of this question.
Mr
I have understood, too, that some time after this, in 1850, Mr Bonham despatched an officer to Tien-tsin, with an earnest request that admission into the City might be conceded, and that His Majesty the Emperor did him the honor to signify his pleasure that it should not be conceded. It will be lience apparent that this [exclusion] is the result of a feeling participated in by all rairks, of a common sentiment of the whole City popula tion, and not of any private opinion individually entertained by me.
In a letter from His Excellency Admiral Seymour, received some days ago, he says that the present proposition is in no way connected with those of former years; that his demand is simply for admission of the Foreign Representatives. The proposition made before was objected to by the entire population of Canton; the people affected by the present proposition are the same Canton people; the city is the same Canton city; it is not another and separate Canton city. How
then can it be said that there is no connection whatever between the two propositions?
But more than this, the Canton people are very fierce and violent, differing in temper from the inhabitants of other provinces; admission into the City was refused you in 1849, by the people of Canton, and the people of Canton of the present day, are the people of Canton of the year 1849; and there is this additional difficulty in mooting the question of admitting British subjects into the City now, namely, that the strong feeling against Your Excellency's countrymen having been aggravated by the terrible suffering to which the people have been subjected without a cause, they are even more averse to the concession than they were before.
It were best then to adhere to His Excellency Mr Bonham's policy. With my long experience of Your Excellency's intelligence and justice, I have spared no pains to make my reply both clear and specific. Let Your Excellency give careful attention to it.
I therefore reply, availing myself of the occa sion to wish Your Excellency prosperity and peace.
A special communication, addressed to His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Her Ma- jesty's Plenipotentiary, &c., &c., &c. Hien-Fung 6th year, 10th moon, 15th day, (12th November, 1856.)
Translated by
THOMAS WADE, Chinese Secretary.
'Kuci-kwo, honorable, ie., your government, phrase unobjectionable in itself; but the word trans- lated addressed,' meaning specially to address the Throne, there should by right have been used instead
lents of Her Majesty's person or position.
Yet, on the 23d, 24th, and 25th ultimo, the different forts of the city were occupied or de- stroyed; and, from the 27th ultimo to the 5th instant, a cannonade was kept up, by which num- berless dwelling-houses in the new and old city of Kwei-kwo, some one of the many deferential equiva were consumed, with considerable sacrifice of life. I still forbore, remembering how many years you have been at peace with us; but the people were now gnashing their teeth with rage, at the terrible suffering to which they had been subjected.
Imagine it, that the simple fact being, that a seizure was made by the Chinese Government of Chinese offenders, whom it was a duty to seize, it is pretended that the British ensign was hauled down; and this is followed up by a movement of troops and a cannonade, to the infliction of terrible suffering on the people. I must beg Your Excellency to pass an opinion on such a state of things.
To come to the question of admission into the City. On Your Excellency's arrival here as Minister in 1854, you addressed me on the sub- ject. I replied in plain terms, that the real truth was, that the whole city population was opposed to it, and that there was not, on my part, either fiction of statement or design of obstruction. On the last occasion [that it was discussed], the British Plenipotentiary, Mr Bonham, saw that the trade of every house was (or would be) stopped; the foreign mercantile communities, as well, became alarmed lest the trouble incidental
* Or, fraudulently.
† The words are put so as to lead the reader to sup- pose that the Prefect was to confer with the Consul. He had been sent to confer with the Admiral, as appears from Ych's letter, of the 31st October, to Sir Michael Soymour.
YEH, Imperial Commissioner, Governor General of the Two Kwang, &c., &o., makes communi- cation in reply.
On the 16th inst., I received your Excellency's letter of the 14th, and acquainted myself with its
contents.
In my reply to an earlier letter, I shewed by a detailed and specific statement of the whole case, that the prisoner seized on board the Lorcha, was a Chinese criminal. The letter under ac- knowledgment tells me, "the orcha without doubt, lawfully bore the British flag, under a register granted by me." This attests the truth of what was stated in evidence before the officer sent to conduct the examination in the case of the Lorcha, viz., that having been built by Soo Aching, a Chinese, a register was purchased for her for $1000, and that she fraudulently assumed the flag of your nation. I have always under- stood foreign flags to be each one peculiar to a nation-they are never made so little of as even to be lent; how then could a foreign nation do anything so irregular as to sell its flag to China This appears to Your Excellency a proceeding in accordance with law; all I can say is, that I am not aware that foreign nations have any such law. As I have said before, therefore, had the flag belonged bona fide to a British merchant vessel, it would have been proper to follow somo
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other course than the one pursued; but, the fact being that a Chineso had fraudulently assumed the flag, why should Mr Consul Parkes have put himself forward as his advocate ̈ Simply because he wanted a pretext for making trouble.
was
As to the entry into the City: after a long correspondence upon this question between the late Commissioner Sen and the late Plenipoten- tiary Mr Bonham, the discussion of the mat- ter closed* definitively. The letter now under "Mr Bonham never did acknowledgment says,
authorized so to so close, and never close, it." If he did not so close it, why did Mr Bonham issue a notice at the Factories, which was put in the papers, to the effect that foreigners were not to go into the City? What is this but proof that he had definitively closed it? His despatch at the same time stated, that he had reported it to his Government, and on this I, then Governor of the province; and the late Commissioner, Seu, represented to his Im- perial Majesty that the English had definitively closed their negociations respecting admission into Canton, and had the honor to receive in re- ply the following Decree :-
"The purpose of walling cities is to protect the peo- ple; in the protection of the people lies the security of the State. When the people of Kwang Tung are unani- mously determined against the admission of Foreigners Into the City, can an Imperial injunction be laid on them by proclamation so to do, whether they will or no? It is not in the power of the Government of China
should have equal trouble in getting out of it. It is the Admiral's wanton proceeding that has provoked all this irritation. Let your Excellency once again well consider it!
I therefore reply, availing myself of the occa- sion to wish Your Excellency prosperity, &c.
A necessary communication addressed to Sir
John Bowring, &c., &c. Hien Fung, 6th year, 10th moon, 20th day, (17th November, 1856.)
Translated by
THOMAS WADE, Chinese Secretary.”
H. B. M.'s Consulate, CantON, 18th November, 1856.
SIR, I have received Your Excellency's letter of yesterday.
But
I do not think it necessary to say more than I have already said in reference to the past. my present object is to advise Your Excellency, that I am still willing and desirous of meeting you in your own Yamun, to discuss in the spirit of peace and harmony the means of putting a stop to the miseries which the existing state of affairs has brought upon the people, and the still greater miseries which are impending over them. It is the obligation of all Governments to re- ceive and protect those Ambassadors properly accredited by their Sovereigns; but I wish Your Excellency to understand, that while I claim your attention to all the laws of courtesy, which your nation has the credit of properly appreciat
I am quite in a position, if you cannot control the people, to protect myself in my official visit to Your Excellency, and to punish those who shall dare to interfere with my pur- poses of peace
and friendship.
to cross the wishes of the people out of deference to those of the men from afar; on the other hand, it behoves foreign nations to study the temper of the people; to the end that the capital of their merchants may working, free from risk, &c., &c. Respect this !"
Now,
If you consent to a meeting in the manner I propose, I shall request His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief to suspend hostile opera- tions. I have, &c.,
JOHN BOWRING.
To His Excellency YEH,
Imperial High Commissioner.
dc.,
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YEH, Imperial Commissioner, Governor General of the Two Kwang, &c., &c., makes a communi- cation in reply.
I am in receipt of Your Excellency's communi- cation of the 18th instant, and have acquainted myself with its contents.
I must now leave to His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief the measures which a pain- ful necessity may compel him to take, and to Your Excellency all the responsibility which belongs to those who disregard Treaties, and visit upon & people the unhappy consequences of their own obstinacy.
I shall not fail to advise the Court of Peking of the needless miseries Your Excellency has brought upon the City and neighbourhood, all of which might easily have been averted.—I have, &c.
JOHN BOWRING.
To His Excellency YER,
Imperial High Commissioner,
&c., £0., dc.
YEH, Imperial Commissioner, Governor General of the Two Kwang, &c., &c., makes communi- cation injreply.
I am in receipt of Your Excellency's communi- cation of the 20th instant, in which you state that "my repudiation of your words of peace and friendship has caused you much disappointment and distress."
In a late reply I communicated to you a copy, respectfully made, of an Imperial Decree, in which His Majesty the Emperor, on the representation of myself, the then Governor, and Seu, the late Commissioner, that negotiations [respecting the City question] had been closed by the late Pleni- potentiary, Mr Bonham,—had signified his plea sure that the request made was not to be sanction. ed. The mercantile communities, native and foreign, [I argued,] were well satisfied, and the trade between them ever since, a period of some years, had, in consequence, daily advanced in prosperity: and this was a true policy of safety. "words of peace and These words of mine] were friendship."
As I have in several replies explained, minutely and detailedly, His Majesty the Emperor refused his sanction [to the demand made,] because he knew the temper of the Canton people so thorough- ly as to be aware of their aversion to it; the late Plenipotentiary, Mr Bonham, represented this to his government, and the British government, also knowing the temper of the Canton people, and their aversion [to the proposed measure,] there- fore closed negotiations respecting it.
It is Your Excellency who "repudiates,"* not I who am " obstinate.”
It seems plain, in my humble opinion, that the reason why his Imperial Majesty refused [what was asked,] was, that he had, on his part, so studied the temper of the Kwang Tung people, as to appreciate their aversion to it; and Your Excellency, to judge from your letter, where it speaks of "the opposition of the gentry, and the turbulent violence of the people of Canton," it would seem had also sufficiently studied the tem- The people per of the Kwang Tung people. are looked on by the State as its foundation. When the ruler loves his people, there is some Thus, as prospect of their obeying their ruler. a general rule, has it ever been. To run counter to the feelings of man, is to disregard what nature teaches is right before heaven. This has never been the policy of China; and I assume that Your Excellency's Government no less recognises as paramount the obligation of conforming to what
So far as an interview within the City is con-
In 1850, Mr Bonham sent an officer to Tien- is right before heaven, and due by man. ever since the arrival of Admiral Seymour, he cerned, I communicated to you in my last reply a has been attacking and demolishing houses both copy, respectfully made, of His Majesty the Em-tsin, with a request that he might be admitted peror's Decree. Having had the honor to receive | into the City, and His Majesty the Emperor in city and suburbs. He has also demolished a
this intimation of the Imperial Pleasure (that signified his Pleasure that it should not be sane- tioned; again, in 1854, when your Excellency number of forts. These forts, again, were con-
that which was proposed] was not to be sanc- structed at the expense of the gentry and the tioned, dare 1, even were there no other objection, came forward earnestly repeating that request, people of Kwang Tung, to protect them against act, contrary to the Will of His Sacred Majest? His Majesty again signified his Pleasure that it pirates. Will they, when they find them oue
Mr Bonham's reason for issuing a notice pro- should not be sanctioned; and the fact that the day attacked and destroyed – will they be disposed to desist from hostilities; and yet, when, in addi-hibiting Foreigners from entering into the City, request made on these two occasions was on both tion to all this, the trade of every mercantile was, that he rightly understood what policy con- refused, proves that it is not the case that I, indi- sisted with safety. The native and foreign mer-vidually, am "repudiating." The city in question house has been stopped by these operations, begun cantile community have in consequence traded is the Provincial City of Kwang Tung; the people are the people of Kwang Tung; nor can any without a cause, Your Excellency still says, in
together without a misunderstanding for many speaking of the city question, "I cannot for a
years. Now, the causeless operations of Admiral parallel be drawn between them and those of
other provinces. moment admit, &c.”
Seymour, by the damage they have inflicted on the people, have excited on the part of the inha- bitants of the whole city a feeling of animosity, which is daily increasing. You say in your letter that you are quite able to provide for your own safety; it is, I think, but too probable that so far from having your safety in your own hands, you are incurring mortal danger. Would Your Ex-
In short, when things are done otherwise than nity of "every nation" come in the hope of find-cellency but follow the course of the late Pleni- is consistent with what is due by man, an offence ing a flourishing trade. Is it then reasonable, I would ask, to expect that "every nation" will be potentiary, Mr Bonham, you would in so doing be is committed against what is right before heaven. following the policy of safety. Your Excellency, Your Excellency, by command+ of your govern- satisfied at this stoppage of their trade?
during your service [here] as Consul, must havement, has come to Canton (or Kwang Tung,) to As to your proposal in the same letter, that we
seen with your own eyes the real condition of exercise general supervision over all things per "should meet as becomes, &c." An interview
things.
taining to trade. The chief authority being thus might of course have been practicable in the first
in your grasp, why have you allowed Admiral instance, but do the proceedings of Admiral Sey-
Seymour to carry hostilities to this length ! mour, who has commenced hostilities without
As to another passage in the letter under ac- knowledgment," were it to be admitted that the unruly spirits of a nation,+ might be per- mitted to disregard the supreme authority, &c." As the merchants of Your Excellency's nation have come to Canton in the hope of finding
a flourishing trade, so has the mercantile commu-
cause, shew any acquaintance with what "be- comes?" He has come to Canton, and at a moment's notice he has destroyed habitations without number, with considerable loss of life; the sufferers are crowding to my Court, com- plaining of their distress, and entreating me to do them justico; and such at this moment is "the opposition of the gentry and the turbulent violence of the people," that not only would Your Excellency have some difficulty in enter- ing the City, but, for the time being, I myself
* The word used in the Chinese version of Sir J. Bow- ring's letter sent, is pa, meaning final cessation, namely, froin insisting on the right. Sir J. Bowring's English is
'never surrendered."
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† A nation; in Chinese, each or every nation, any nation, or different nations. The Commissioner chooses to read it "every nation," for the simple purpose of employing the argument that our acts are calculated to provoke the resentment of “every nation."
4 lít,, " Forms and observances.' **Sir John Bowring's words were, " meeting as bebomes the representatives of great monarchs'."
To conclude, I request Your Excellency once more to ponder well on this, that in the manage- ment of all matters, we must act as reason teaches is right before heaven and due by man, before we can arrive at any satisfactory result.
op-
I accordingly reply, availing myself of the portunity to wish that Your Excellency's pros perity may daily increase.
A necessary communication, addressed to H.B. M. Plenipotentiary, Sir John Bowring, &c., &c.
Hien Fung, 6th year, 10th moon, 22d day, (19th November, 1856.)
Translated by
THOMAS WADE, Chinese Secretary.
SUPERINTENDency of TradDE, Canton Consulate, 20th November, 1856. SIR,—I have received Your Excellency's des- patch dated yesterday.
It has caused me much disappointment and distress: Your Excellency repudiates my words of peace and friendship.
The "unhappy consequences visited on the people," of which your letter speaks, have been brought upon them by the wanton and hasty acts of Admiral Seymour. I have nothing to do with them. How can all the responsibility of them belong to me!
I have myself long since transmitted to Peking an account of all that has happened, and of the present state of things here.
occasion to wish Your Excellency increase of I therefore reply to you, availing myself of the
prosperity.
+
A necessary communication addressed to H. B. M. Plenipotentiary Sir John Bowring, &c., &c. Hien Fung, 6th year," 10th moʊn, 24th day, (21st November, 1856.)
Translated by
THOMAS WADE. Chinese Secretary.
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* Who will not accept what is tendered to you, viz, the plain truth that admission into Canton has been refused you from first to last, on account of the temper and un- willingness of the people.
f This is not properly phrased: " your government" is kwel kwo, honorable nation, but "command,” Royal
Commission, being, in effect, intended, should be other wise worded and placed.
No. 73.—NOVEMBER 28, 1856.] The Mongkong Government Gazette.
Correspondence between Their Excellencies SIR JOHN BOWRING, and Admiral SIR M. SEYMOUR.
Coromandel, ore the Barrier Forts,
23d October, 1856, 9 a.m.
SIR,-I have the satisfaction to inform Your Ex- cellency, that in furtherance of the decision come to in our conference, on the morning of the 20th instant at which Her Majesty's Consul at Canton was pre- t, I have this day taken possession, of the Four Its known as the Barrier Forts, without casualty our side, but with the loss of 4 or 5 killed on the part of the Chinese, solely arising from their ill- ged resistance to our forces, two of the Forts ving fired upon us with guns in position and small
After rendering the Forts incapable of interfering h our operations in the River, I shall proceed to Canton, where I shall continue such further operations :- circumstances may render necessary.—I have, &c.,
M. SEYMOUR,
His Excellency
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
SIR JOHN. Powring, LL.D.,
H. M. Plenipotentiary,
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Hongkong.
SUPERINTENDency of Trade, Hongkong,
24th October, 1856.
SIR-I have to acknowledge Your Excellency's despatch of yesterday and to express my high satis- Fiction at the prompt, able, and successful manner in which the naval operations have been carried on in corordance with the arrangements made at our con- ference of the 20th instant.
I cannot doubt that the Imperial Commissioner will now feel the absolute necessity of complying with the Comands which have been made; and I have to add, that if Your Excellency and the Consul should concur with one in opinion that the circumstances are auspi- cies for requiring the fulfilment of Treaty obligations asgards the City of Canton, and for arranging an "cial meeting with the Imperial Commissioner with- in the City Walls, I shall willingly come to Canton r that purpose; and request you will kindly give me the means of conveyance thither.-I have, &c.,
To His Excellency
JOHN BOWRING.
Sir MICHAEL Seymour, K.C.B. Naval Commander-in-Chief,
4c., &c., &c.
Encounter, at Canton, October 25th, 1856. SIR, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency of my proceedings since my last letter of the 23d
inst
After rendering the guns in the Forts which I had taken possession of useless, I set fire to the blings, and then proceeded to Canton, where I fand the Encounter lying close off the Factories. I *dent the Sampson and Barracouta to secure the
ation of the Blenheim Reach, and on my pebal, 1 found that those ships had taken possession of the Blenheim and Macao Forts, without resistance. The latter I retain temporary possesion of.
Yesterday morning, I proceeded down the Macao Reich, where I met the Barracoula, and, at a given gnal the Fort opposite the Factory, and the Bird's Nest Fort, were taken quiet possession of, as were terwards the two Forts called (I think) Cha-min. commanding the passage: the guns were rendered
erviceable.
I shall continue my offensive operations against the Chinese Government, avoiding as much as possi- any injury to life or private property, until satis- faction is rendered by the Imperial Commissioner.
A sufficient party of Royal Marines is on shore ft the protection of the Factory.I have, &c.,
M. SEYMOUR,
Rear Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
His Excellency
SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D.,
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
Hongkong.
Coromandel, at Canton, 26th October, 1856.
SR-I beg to acquaint your Excellency, that my predings yesterday were confined to the taking of Fort called the Dutch Folly, without opposition. Today, being Sunday, is kept as a day of rest. I pese resuming offensive operations to-morrow.
The Encounter, Sampson, Barracouta, and Coro- ❤inde!, are at anchor off the Factory, and the Comus arding the Barrier in the Macao Passage of the ver-I hare, &c.,
Ha Excellency
M. SEYMOUR, Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief
SIR Jous BowRING, LL.D., 4c., 4c., &c.,
Hongkong.
SUPERINTENDEncy of Trade, Honokong,
27th October, 1856.
---I have read with extreme satisfaction Your Lacellency's report" ( dated 25th instant,) of the
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capture of the Blenheim Reach Fört, that of the Macao Passage, the Red and Sha-Min Forts, and of your intentions, with as much regard as possible for life and private property, to continue your hostile operations until satisfaction is obtained from the Imperial Com missioner.. I am also gratified to find that the Fac- tories are adequately protected.
I can only renew my congratulations on the most successful issue of all your naval operations, and hope our diplomacy may be equally auspicious.-I have, &c.,.
JOHN BOWRING,
To His Excellency
SIR MICHAEL Seymour, K.CB.
Naval Commandér-in-Chief,
&c., &c., dc.
Encounter, AT CANTON, 29th October, 1856. SIR,-In continuation of my letter of the 26th instant, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency, that the measures which had been taken to compel the High Commissioner to yield compliance with our just demands having proved of no avail, I opened fire at 1 P.M. on the 27th, on the Governor's Com- pound in the new City, from the stern pivot gun of the Encounter, and continued it till sunset, at in- tervals of from 5 to 10 minutes. The Barraconta at the same time also shelled the Troops on the hills at the back of the City, from a position at the head of Sulphur Creek.
No change in the state of affairs having followed, I yesterday resumed offensive operations from the Dutch Folly, where I had placed two guns in position, having previously given the fullest warning to the inhabitants in the vicinity to remove their persons and property, an occupation they were engaged in during the whole of the previous night. Our fire in the direction of the City Wall, aided by a confla- gration of a large portion of the houses in our line of attack, bas materially furthered our object of open- ing a clear passage between the Dutch Folly and the Walls of the City, and will, I have reason to hope, facilitate our further operations.
The fire has reopened on the City Walls this morning earlier than I intended, in consequence of the Chinese mounting guns on the walls opposite the Dutch Folly.—I have, &c.,
His Excellency
No. 234.
M. SEYMOUR, Rear Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D.,
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
Hongkong.
SUPERINTENDEency of TradeE, HONGKONG,
30th October, 1856.
SIR, I have to acknowledge Your Excellency's Despatch of yesterday, advising the continuance of hostile operations consequent upon the unsubdued obstinacy of the Imperial Commissioner. I venture to hope that the pressure will be soon irresistible, and the final results all we could reasonably anticipate.
In addition to the small body of Artillery sent up to be placed under Your Excellency's orders, we have thought it desirable to despatch an Officer of Engineers (Captain Cowper,) who will be at your disposal for any service required at his hands.-I have, &c.,
His Excellency
JOHN BOWRING.
SIR MICHAEL SEYMOUR, K.C.B.,
Naval Commander-in-Chief,
&c., &c., &c.
Encounter, at Canton, 30th October, 1856. SIR,-Referring to my letter of the 29th, I have the honor to inform Your Excellency, that a practi- cable breach having been made yesterday about 2 P.M. in the new City Wall, from the guns in the Dutch Folly, a strong detachment of seamen and royal marines took possession of the City Wall, destroyed, by blowing up, one of the gates, entered the City, and having visited and inspected the house and pre- mises of the Governor, the forces were re-embarked at sunset, and returned to their respective quarters.
Little opposition was offered by the Chinese troops,- beyond a scattered fire from the streets and houses,
from which we sustained a loss of two marines killed, and twelve men wounded.*
The High Commissioner having made no concession, I have re-opened fire this morning, with a view to maintain the breach, and preserve the facilities it offers for re-entering the City, if necessary.-I have,
&C.
M. SEYMOUR,
· Rear Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
His Excellency
SIR JOHN Bowring. LL.D..
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
Hongkong.
* One since dead.
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Encounter, at Canton, 3d November, 1856. SIR,--Since my letter of proceedings of the 30th ultimo, I have confined my operations to maintaining the breach in the City Wall, which the Chinese have continually evinced a disposition to close; also to clearing away the Chinese buildings in rear of the Factory.
On the 30th ultimo and 1st instant I wrote the two letters to the High Commissioner of which your Excellency has received Copies from Mr Consul Parkes, as well as a Copy of the High Commissioner's reply to the first. The result has been, my resuming offensive operations this day against the Government Buildings in the City, from the Encounter, Samson, and the Dutch Folly, which, as far as can be at present ascertained, will be continued to-morrow.—I have,&c.,
M. SEYMOUR, Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
His Excellency
SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D.,
H. M. Plenipotentiary,
Mongkong.
Encounter, at Canton, 6th November, 1856. SIR, Since my communication of the 3d instant, my operations have been limited,—1st, to shewing the Authorities that it is in our power to throw shot and shell to reach the most distant of the City Forts and Government Buildings, and this morning, in consequence of a most menacing number of War Junks having collected under the protection of the French Folly fort, and it appearing absolutely neces sary for the security of our position that they should be dispersed or destroyed, the Baracoute and Coro- mandel steam vessels, with our armed Boats, success- fully accomplished this service, though, I regret to state, not without the loss of 1 man killed, and 3 wounded.
Considerable resistance was offered, and the fire from the Junks and Fort, in the early part of the operation, was stoutly maintained. The security of our position here will now be the main object of our exertions. I have, &c.,
His Excellency
M. SEYMOUR, Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief,
SIA JOHN Bowring, LL, D.,
No. 253.
Her Majesty's Plenipontentiary,
Hongkong.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, HONGKONG, 8th November, 1856. SIR,-I have received Your Excellency's Despatch of the 6th instant, informing me that shot and shell had been thrown into the most distant of the City Forts and Government Buildings, and announcing the destruction of a large number of Chinese War-junks and the capture of the French Folly Fort.
I have to express to Your Excellency my great and admiring sense of the consummate skill and pru- dence with which the military operations have been directed, and to all concerned my thorough apprecia- tion of the promptitude, zeal, and bravery which have given them such successful results. Whatever may have been the importance of the question which ne- cessitated the first appeal to hostilities, it has now assumed a character seriously involving all our present and future relations with China, and I am of opinion that every thing possible should be done to give effect to Treaties which have been pertinaciously and reck- lessly violated. A small and turbulent fraction of the population of China cannot be allowed to supersede the engagements of their Emperor to the Sovereign of Great Britain.
I submit to Your Excellency, that the next step to be taken should be, a notice to the Imperial Commis- sioner, that unless within a period to be fixed by you, your reiterated demands are complied with,che Bogue Forts will be destroyed.
I think it should also be stated, that the object of our entering the City is to carry forward a work of peace and amity, to put a stop to the miseries whose infliction has been rendered imperative by the resist ance to lawful requirements, and to prevent their re- currence on any future occasion.—I have, &c.
JOHIN BOWRING.
To His Excellency Rear-Admiral
Sir Michael Seymour, K.C.B.,
Naval Commander-in-Chief,
&c., &c., &c.
Niger, AT CANton, 14th November, 1836. SIRI have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency's Despatch of the 8th instant, submitting that the next step to be taken should be the destruction of the Bogue Forts.
Concurring in this opinion, I accordingly inform ed the High Commissioner that, unless he complied with my reiterated demands within 24 hours, I should resume offensive measures. Having waited more than the stipulated time, I proceeded below the
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The Hongkong Government Galette. [No. 73.-NOVEMBER 28, 1856..
On the 13th, the Annung-hoy Forts, on the op- posite side of the Bogue entrance, mounting toge- ther 200 guns, were similarly taken possession of, with some resistance, but I am thankful to state, without a casualty on our side.
At every step I have had occasion to admire the great prudence and skill with which all Your Ex- cellency's operations have been devised, the prompti tude and valour with which they have been carried forward, and the almost bloodless success which has To Your Ex- accompanied their victorious results.
Bogue Forts, on the afternoon of the 11th, (leaving the Samson and Niger to protect the Factory,) and anchored, in company with the Calcutta, Nankin, Encounter, Barrucouta, Hornet, (just arrived from Shanghae,) and Coromandel Tender, Captain Wilson of the Winchester and Commander Bate being also The command of the River being now in our hands, present with part of their ships' crews in the boats. I have no other operation in immediate contempla-cellency and all under your command my warmest
On the following morning I sent to the Chief tion, beyond the security and maintenance of our posi- thanks are due. Mandarin to state that my holding the Forts was
tion; and it will remain with Her Majesty's Govern- necessary, pending the difference with the Highment to determine whether the present opportunity Commissioner, and that I would retain them in their shall be made available to enforce the Treaty stipu- present condition if forthwith surrendered. This lations, which the Canton Government have hitherto being refused, the squadron then attacked and as-
been allowed to evade with impunity.—I have, &c., saulted the two Wantung Island Forts, from the Bremer Channel side. They fell into our hands after a considerable, though ill-directed, resistance of about one hour. These Forts were fully manned, His Excellency mounted upwards of 200 guns, and were found stronger than when captured in 1841. The Chinese troops stood to their guns up to the moment our men entered the embrasures, and stink-pots were freely thrown at those who first entered.
The Mandarins had boats in readiness to facilitate their own escape, leaving their unfortunate followers, who rushed into the water, until they were pacified by our officers, and afterwards landed on the main. One boy killed and four men wounded on board the Nankin, was luckily the extent of our casualties.
M. SEYMOUR, Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D., 4c., &c., 40.,
Hongkong.
SUPERINTENDENCY OF TRADE, Honokong,
18th November, 1856.
I am quite of opinion that the high position we now occupy should not be surrendered until Your Excellency's most reasonable demands are complied with; and cannot but hope that the experience of so much power as has been exhibited, though associat- ed with the display of forbearance and humanity, will compel the submission of that intractable Vice- roy, who appears now to be the main impediment to the recognition of our rights, and the consequent restoration of the public tranquillity.—I have, &c.,
JOHN BOWRING.
His Excellency Rear-Admiral
Cents.
SIR MICHAEL SEYMOUR, K.C.B.
Naval Commander-in-Chief,
&c., &c., &c.
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SIR,-I have received Your Excellency's most satis- factory Despatch of yesterday, announcing the cap-T ture of the Bogue Forts, with small loss of life or limb on the part of H. M. Naval. Forces.
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 74.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 124.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant-Colonel FRANKLIN DUNLOP, Command- ing the Forces, to a provisional Seat in the Executive Council of this Colony, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
The Honorable Lieutenant-Colonel Dunlop has been this day sworn in accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th November, 1856.
No. 125.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretury,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th November, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
31st October 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,..................................
..........$180,505,
.....
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st November, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Į inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 27th November, 1856.
No. 126.
1
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
D. R. CALDWELL, Esquire, has been duly sworn in to the Offices to which he was recently gazetted, and has also this day taken the Oaths as a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th November, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary,
THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 74.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 124.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint Lieutenant-Colonel FRANKLIN DUNLOP, Command- ing the Forces, to a provisional Seat in the Executive Council of this Colony, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
The Honorable Lieutenant-Colonel Dunlop has been this day sworn in accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th November, 1856.
No. 125.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretury,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th November, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
31st October 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,..................................
..........$180,505,
.....
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st November, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Į inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 27th November, 1856.
No. 126.
1
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
D. R. CALDWELL, Esquire, has been duly sworn in to the Offices to which he was recently gazetted, and has also this day taken the Oaths as a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th November, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary,
No. 127.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 74.-NOVEMBER 29, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following paper, being the substance of a Proclamation addressed by His Excellency The Governor to the Chinese Inhabitants of the Colony, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th November, 1856.
Proclamation of His Excellency Sir John Bowring, &c., &c., &c., issued to reassure the good citizen, and to intimidate the idle and disorderly.
Whereas it is not more the duty of Government to administer the law with zeal and strictness, than to listen patiently to the com- plaint of those who conceive themselves to have been treated with injustice; still, be the ground of complaint what it may, it must be preferred in a proper manner to the proper authorities; those who attempt to dictate the method of their own redress, not only fail in. obtaining any, but incur the penalties of a precipitate collision with their governors on whom they force the obligation of dealing sum- marily with their turbulence. On a late occasion, during His Excellency's absence at Canton, there was a disturbance in the Sheung-wan. Some tradesmen alleging that they had a grievance to redress suddenly closed their shops, and joining with a rabble of the idle and vagabond population of "the_Colony, attempted to coerce the more respectable inhabitants to follow their example. The authorities unwilling at once to proceed to extremities, considerately reasoned with this disorderly multitude, but to no purpose. They continued insolent and clamorous until dispersed by a body of the military and police.
If wrong had been done to any one why had he not presented his petition? Has it ever happened that a petition respectfully presented has not been attended to? Since His Excellency's return he has received one from some of the respectable Chinese of this Colony, the prayers of which will, as usual, meet with becoming attention. Why, with so simple a remedy at hand, were these misguided people induced to take part in acts of violence, at once in breach of the law, and to the detriment of their own cause ?
Let the people remember that if they abide in a British Colony, they must be amenable to British Law, if they have aught that they misunderstand, or complain of, in the Law or its agents, it is open to them to apply to the head of the Government, and they will be heard if their petition be orderly and properly presented. But if a mob collect in the streets, the cause of its so assembling is not to be first enquired into it must be at once dispersed; and as it is at all times assumed that no well-disposed person will be present on such occasions, it will be well in the event of any future disturbance that the good and respectable remain within doors, each in his own house. Those continuing in the street will then be considered as vagabonds without a home, or recusants who choose wilfully to oppose the law. The law is able to vindicate itself, and the serious consequences of the opposition of such persons will be on their own heads,
And whereas, there are at this moment a large number of idlers and bad characters in the Colony, it is expedient for the protection of the peaceful citizen against these, that some system of registration be adopted forthwith. No fee will be levied, the measure is simply to enable the government duly to distinguish the good from the evil. Let the Chinese community at the same time remember, that it is the duty of the good citizen at all times to assist the police when engaged in carrying out the law, whether in the arrest of a prisoner, the removal of a nuisance, or in any case in which the police may call on him to assist. Thus will Government be supported, and the governed protected; and by the co-operation of both the security of all will be assured.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
PR Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
of
against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, within this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF Justice of HonGKONG,
at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremp- torily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
Stephenson v. Murrow.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Equitable Jurisdiction,
PURS
made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow,—the several CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons without the said Juris- iction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, or to pave any incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of Murrow, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One thou Hand eight hundred and fifty-four are, by themselves
r their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D. 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.d. 1856.
FREDERICK 8. HUFFFUM,
Judge's Clerk,
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
NHEAD, of the Store-ship Hornet," is all-
VOTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
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thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
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In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE, Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
Dated 17th November, 1856. In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong- |
kong, Merchant, deceased,
indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to LL Persons having Claims against, or being forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER,
Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEE KIP BEE
Dated 5th November, 1856,
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NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of the Estate of the late Mr CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA in our Firm, ceased on the 31st ultimo.
BOWRA & Co. Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
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NOTICE.
Asonal, the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Per-
CANTON, FOOCHOW, and Shanghar, China, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the undersigned, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: I hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVERJH. PERRY,
Canton, 7th August, 1856.
NOTICE.
A
LL Parties having claims against the Estate of
the late CHARLES WOOLLETT BOWRA, are requested to send them in for liquidation; and Parties indebted to the Estate are requested to pay the same to the undersigned, on or before 31st January, 1857.
W. A. BOWRA, W. H. ROPER,
Hongkong, 7th November, 1856.
Executors.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In Equity,
IT
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
́T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,—that all Monies now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of MURROW, STEPHENSON and CompaNY, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) be having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- ble Court; the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.
Dated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN,
Complainants' Solicitors. NOTICE.
ПHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day
by lapse of time and untual consent. The outstand
ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and
a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be
conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS,
H. ANTHON, Jr.,
G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
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NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6TH DECEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 75.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
« THE HONGKÒNG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
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will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 130.
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor, and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
. Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable The Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the two following Ordinances, namely:-
Ordinance No. 11 of 1856, entitled "An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria";
Ordinance No. 12 of 1856, entitled-" An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to Prevent certain
Nuisances within the Colony of Hongkong":-
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said two Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 4th Day of December, 1856.
No. 128.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to confirm the appointment of the. Honorable W. T. MERCER, Esquire, to a Seat in the Legislative Council of this Colony.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
No. 129.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that J. J. HICKSON, Esquire, is appointed Crown Solicitor for this Colony, by virtue of a Warrant under the Royal Signet and Sign Manual.
Mr Hickson will also officiate as Deputy Sheriff, Coroner, and Queen's Proctor in Admiralty.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
W. T MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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No. 131.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 75.-DECEMBER 6, 1936.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Translation of a Notice addressed to the Chinese Inhabitants on the subject of Mr CALDWELL'S recent appointment as Registrar General, and on the necessity of a system of Registration, is published for general
information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th December, 1856.
CALDWELL, (Official Title, &o., &c.)
Whereas His Excellency the Governor of this Colony has been pleased to appoint Mr Caldwell, Registrar General and Protector of Chinese residing in Hongkong, this is to give notice to the Chinese Community, that in all cases in which they have difficulty in under- standing the law as here administered, or conceive themselves to have wrongs for which they are otherwise unable to obtain redress, they are at liberty to apply between the hours of 10 and 4, at Mr Caldwell's office, next to the Police Station, or in cases of special emergency at his house in Gough Street.
And whereas it is expedient for the protection of the good citizen that vagrancy should be as much as possible brought under restraint, it is at the same time desirable that any system of registration having that object in view should be so contrived as to attain it with the least possible inconvenience to those whom it is intended to benefit. No levy of charge or fee is contemplated, and the respectable Inhabitants of the City are invited at their earliest convenience to depute members of their community, either to wait on Mr Caldwell and state what they may have to say in person, or to submit to him in writing such details and suggestions as may enable him, with the aid of his own experience, to devise a system which shall work effectively, but, at the same time, without undue restriction or annoyance,
No. 132.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Document, being the substance of the Reply given to a Petition presented by certain of the Chinese Traders of this Colony, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th December, 1856.
His Excellency the Governor has received the Petition of the Le-Tae and other shops, several score in number, and in reference to their complaints, of which a list in seven sections is appended to the Petition, His Excellency desires Petitioners to be informed to the following effect.
J. It is prayed that no more heavy fines be levied for the committing of nuisances, and that those levied in the last few days be returned. The nuisance ordinance was passed for the prevention of fires, and to the preservation of health. It had especially in view the advantage of the Chinese population, and was accordingly published in Chinese. Its provisions having been much infringed both by Chinese and others, the Magistrates proceeded to enforce its penalties. Many persons not Chinese having been heavily fined, on the 20th, and following days, the Chinese were also heavily fined. This was in perfect accordance with the law, and with punishments legally inflicted; it is not the province of His Excellency to interfere. It having been represented to him, however, in a petition numerously and respectably signed, that the poverty of some of the offenders was such as to make the fine a more than ordinary burden, His Excellency has caused the Tipo's to be summoned, and having instituted enquiry, has directed that certain sums be refunded as an act of grace.
This matter is thus disposed of, nor can further complaints regarding it be entertained.
2. As to the seizure of vessels by Rebels in the harbour of Hongkong. This is an outrage of the gravest character. If unauthorized persons even board vessels lying in harbour, to the annoyance of their owners, &c., these should immediately give notice at the Police Office, or to Mr Caldwell, newly appointed Protector of Chinese, and the delinquents will immediately be seized and dealt with as pirates or robbers. His Excellency finds it difficult to believe what is asserted in the Petition, that applications made in the proper quarters have been unattended to. Should such in any instance be the case, the applicant has it still in his power to address the head of the Government. 3. As to the interference of the Police with goods landing from boats, hawkers' wares, &c., the Police have orders carefully to abstain from any act of personal violence, unless where the resistance of persons lawfully arrested renders it necessary. Any one assaulted by the Police, or whose goods are injured by the Police, has undoubted right to bring the offender before the magistrates. But Petitioners Dinst remember, that the regulations affecting the removal of goods, and the non-obstruction of thoroughfares by bawkers, are all enforced in the interest of the public. Prompt attention should therefore be given to the requisitions of the Police; if it be not, it is their duty to arrest the offender, and it is equally the duty of all good citizens to give every assistance to the Police to enable them to carry out the law a duty which it is notorious that the Chinese generally neglect; whereby the Police are harassed and culprits escape.
4. The proposition regarding the responsibility of streets, in cases where robbery is charged against shops or houses, appears reason- able, and petitioners will do well to submit their views and wishes on this point to Mr Caldwell, who, in addition to his duties as Protector of Chinese, has been also appointed Registrar General.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
A Despatch dated 14th November, 1856, from Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary, &c., &c., to His Excellency YEH, the Imperial Commissioner, having been inadvertently omitted in the Correspondence published in the Hongkong Government Gazette Extraordinary of 28th ultimo, it is hereby published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
SUPERINTENDENCY of Trade, Hongkong, 14th November, 1856.
SIR,-I have received, and read with all attention, Your Excellency's letter dated 12th instant.
Whatever representations may have been made to Your Excellency, there is no doubt that the Lorcha Arrow lawfully bore the British Flag, under a register granted by me; and that Treaty obligations were violated by the seizure of her crew, without the intervention of the Consul, by your officers; and that this violation required reparation as public as the outrage. I have undoubted evidence that the British Flag was flying when it was pulled down by your officer, and 1 quite approve of the conduct of the Consul in the whole of this affair.
I cannot but express my astonishment and regret that Your Excellency, and the former Commissioner Seu, should have reported to the Emperor that my government had withdrawn the right to enter the City of Canton, solely on the ground that at a particular moment my pre- decessor, Mr Bonham, had probibited H. M. subjects from entering the City. You have been again and again informed that Mr Bonbam never did surrender, and was never authorized to surrender, a right acquired by Treaties,—and one, as it has long been most evident.
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No. 131.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 75.-DECEMBER 6, 1936.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Translation of a Notice addressed to the Chinese Inhabitants on the subject of Mr CALDWELL'S recent appointment as Registrar General, and on the necessity of a system of Registration, is published for general
information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th December, 1856.
CALDWELL, (Official Title, &o., &c.)
Whereas His Excellency the Governor of this Colony has been pleased to appoint Mr Caldwell, Registrar General and Protector of Chinese residing in Hongkong, this is to give notice to the Chinese Community, that in all cases in which they have difficulty in under- standing the law as here administered, or conceive themselves to have wrongs for which they are otherwise unable to obtain redress, they are at liberty to apply between the hours of 10 and 4, at Mr Caldwell's office, next to the Police Station, or in cases of special emergency at his house in Gough Street.
And whereas it is expedient for the protection of the good citizen that vagrancy should be as much as possible brought under restraint, it is at the same time desirable that any system of registration having that object in view should be so contrived as to attain it with the least possible inconvenience to those whom it is intended to benefit. No levy of charge or fee is contemplated, and the respectable Inhabitants of the City are invited at their earliest convenience to depute members of their community, either to wait on Mr Caldwell and state what they may have to say in person, or to submit to him in writing such details and suggestions as may enable him, with the aid of his own experience, to devise a system which shall work effectively, but, at the same time, without undue restriction or annoyance,
No. 132.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Document, being the substance of the Reply given to a Petition presented by certain of the Chinese Traders of this Colony, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th December, 1856.
His Excellency the Governor has received the Petition of the Le-Tae and other shops, several score in number, and in reference to their complaints, of which a list in seven sections is appended to the Petition, His Excellency desires Petitioners to be informed to the following effect.
J. It is prayed that no more heavy fines be levied for the committing of nuisances, and that those levied in the last few days be returned. The nuisance ordinance was passed for the prevention of fires, and to the preservation of health. It had especially in view the advantage of the Chinese population, and was accordingly published in Chinese. Its provisions having been much infringed both by Chinese and others, the Magistrates proceeded to enforce its penalties. Many persons not Chinese having been heavily fined, on the 20th, and following days, the Chinese were also heavily fined. This was in perfect accordance with the law, and with punishments legally inflicted; it is not the province of His Excellency to interfere. It having been represented to him, however, in a petition numerously and respectably signed, that the poverty of some of the offenders was such as to make the fine a more than ordinary burden, His Excellency has caused the Tipo's to be summoned, and having instituted enquiry, has directed that certain sums be refunded as an act of grace.
This matter is thus disposed of, nor can further complaints regarding it be entertained.
2. As to the seizure of vessels by Rebels in the harbour of Hongkong. This is an outrage of the gravest character. If unauthorized persons even board vessels lying in harbour, to the annoyance of their owners, &c., these should immediately give notice at the Police Office, or to Mr Caldwell, newly appointed Protector of Chinese, and the delinquents will immediately be seized and dealt with as pirates or robbers. His Excellency finds it difficult to believe what is asserted in the Petition, that applications made in the proper quarters have been unattended to. Should such in any instance be the case, the applicant has it still in his power to address the head of the Government. 3. As to the interference of the Police with goods landing from boats, hawkers' wares, &c., the Police have orders carefully to abstain from any act of personal violence, unless where the resistance of persons lawfully arrested renders it necessary. Any one assaulted by the Police, or whose goods are injured by the Police, has undoubted right to bring the offender before the magistrates. But Petitioners Dinst remember, that the regulations affecting the removal of goods, and the non-obstruction of thoroughfares by bawkers, are all enforced in the interest of the public. Prompt attention should therefore be given to the requisitions of the Police; if it be not, it is their duty to arrest the offender, and it is equally the duty of all good citizens to give every assistance to the Police to enable them to carry out the law a duty which it is notorious that the Chinese generally neglect; whereby the Police are harassed and culprits escape.
4. The proposition regarding the responsibility of streets, in cases where robbery is charged against shops or houses, appears reason- able, and petitioners will do well to submit their views and wishes on this point to Mr Caldwell, who, in addition to his duties as Protector of Chinese, has been also appointed Registrar General.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
A Despatch dated 14th November, 1856, from Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary, &c., &c., to His Excellency YEH, the Imperial Commissioner, having been inadvertently omitted in the Correspondence published in the Hongkong Government Gazette Extraordinary of 28th ultimo, it is hereby published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
SUPERINTENDENCY of Trade, Hongkong, 14th November, 1856.
SIR,-I have received, and read with all attention, Your Excellency's letter dated 12th instant.
Whatever representations may have been made to Your Excellency, there is no doubt that the Lorcha Arrow lawfully bore the British Flag, under a register granted by me; and that Treaty obligations were violated by the seizure of her crew, without the intervention of the Consul, by your officers; and that this violation required reparation as public as the outrage. I have undoubted evidence that the British Flag was flying when it was pulled down by your officer, and 1 quite approve of the conduct of the Consul in the whole of this affair.
I cannot but express my astonishment and regret that Your Excellency, and the former Commissioner Seu, should have reported to the Emperor that my government had withdrawn the right to enter the City of Canton, solely on the ground that at a particular moment my pre- decessor, Mr Bonham, had probibited H. M. subjects from entering the City. You have been again and again informed that Mr Bonbam never did surrender, and was never authorized to surrender, a right acquired by Treaties,—and one, as it has long been most evident.
No. 75.-DECEMBER 6, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
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Ndutely necessary to the preservation of peace and the continuance of friendly relations; for, had friendly personal intercourse been blished between Your Excellency and myself, I am persuaded we might have settled every subject of discussion most agreeably and vorably. I cannot for a moment admit that the opposition of the gentry, or the turbulent violence of the people, of Canton, should be "owed to supersede the solemn engagements of Your great Emperor to my exalted Sovereign. What would become of the world's under and harmony, if it were admitted that the unruly spirits of a nation might be permitted to disregard the supreme authority, and to great with contempt the pledges given to one another by the greatest monarchs of the world. We have righteously abided by our engage. ents, and we insist on their fulfilment by others; nor can there be a hope of rest, nor any adequate security for peace, until obligations Klemnly contracted shall be righteously fulfilled.
I doubt not that if Your Excellency is disposed to comply with the conditions required by His Excellency the Naval Commander-in- Chief, you and I, meeting as becomes the representatives of great monarchs and nations, might find the means of terminating present mise- and of preventing their recurrence, and thus enable me to assist in replacing our relations on better foundations than the present ost unsatisfactory and miserable state of things.
YES,
I am just informed that His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief has taken possession of the Bogue Forts. This and every ther calamity are solely attributable to the contiuued discourtesy and obstinacy exhibited by Your Excellency.
I beg leave to add, that though the Sovereign of Great Britain may request that respect be paid to Treaties, and shew much forbearance exacting the penalties of non-compliance with their conditions, there can be no farther misunderstanding, and ought to be no delay, when compliance with these conditions is required and demanded.
I wish Your Excellency the enjoyment of peace and prosperity.—I have, &c.,
To His Excellency YEн,
Imperial High Commissioner,
&c.,
&o.,
JOHN BOWRING.
&c.
True Copy.
W. WOODGate.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, have been received through the Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, disallowing Consular Ordinance No. 2 of 1856, entituled-"An Ordinance to "explain the Law as to Removals of Prisoners"; notice is hereby given of such disallowance, and the provisions of Lat Ordinance are hereby declared null and void, and of no effect.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 2d Day of December, 1856.
JOHN BOWRING,
H. M.'s Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China.
By Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
+
THE
NOTIFICATION.
E undersigned has this day resigned the Office of QUEEN'S PROCTOR, IN ADMIRALTY, to he was gazetted on the 24th day of July, 1850, the Local Government of this Colony.
WM. GASKELL.
Dated the 4th day of December, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. OTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK- HEAD, of the Store-ship "Hornet,” is au- red to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE,
Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to
• particulars of the same to the undersigned
with
ted 17th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
Assignment of the Property, Real and Personal,
of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CAN- POCHOW, and Shanghae, CHINA, having been made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under- din trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and - in the United States Consulate at Canton :
ly give notice to all concerned to make pay *** to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me * Cams against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
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W. WOODGATE.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, | In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
of
PURS Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson
against Murrow,-the several CREDITORS, within this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, Stephenson and COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremp torily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG' In Equity. Chief Justice.
PURS
STEPHENSON v. MURROW. URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Equitable Jurisdiction, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons without the said Juris- diction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, or to have any incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects ́atton, 7th August, 1855.
of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. | lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together
In Equity,
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
7 IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,-that all Monies for henceforth to become payable to the of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, * JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his 1) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver 5. uit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST *ing alone good discharges for such monies. Show the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors,
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under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One thou sand eight hundred and fifty-four are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D. 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFFUM,
Judge's Clerk,
kong, Merchant, deceased.
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to
forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forth with.
G. COOPER TURNER, Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEE KIP BEE,
Dated 5th November, 1856.
咸豐六年十月初八 承辦人谷巴丹拿狀師謹啟
啟
者
師單各如李李 處到人有傑傑 以谷債李被泰 便包目傑承身 查丹新泰辦故 明拿卽欠家其
狀送到業弟
NOTICE.
ПTHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and untual consent. The outstand ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORX under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, Jr., G. L. HASKELL
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
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FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; cach Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One half of those charges for each Repetition.
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Ndutely necessary to the preservation of peace and the continuance of friendly relations; for, had friendly personal intercourse been blished between Your Excellency and myself, I am persuaded we might have settled every subject of discussion most agreeably and vorably. I cannot for a moment admit that the opposition of the gentry, or the turbulent violence of the people, of Canton, should be "owed to supersede the solemn engagements of Your great Emperor to my exalted Sovereign. What would become of the world's under and harmony, if it were admitted that the unruly spirits of a nation might be permitted to disregard the supreme authority, and to great with contempt the pledges given to one another by the greatest monarchs of the world. We have righteously abided by our engage. ents, and we insist on their fulfilment by others; nor can there be a hope of rest, nor any adequate security for peace, until obligations Klemnly contracted shall be righteously fulfilled.
I doubt not that if Your Excellency is disposed to comply with the conditions required by His Excellency the Naval Commander-in- Chief, you and I, meeting as becomes the representatives of great monarchs and nations, might find the means of terminating present mise- and of preventing their recurrence, and thus enable me to assist in replacing our relations on better foundations than the present ost unsatisfactory and miserable state of things.
YES,
I am just informed that His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-Chief has taken possession of the Bogue Forts. This and every ther calamity are solely attributable to the contiuued discourtesy and obstinacy exhibited by Your Excellency.
I beg leave to add, that though the Sovereign of Great Britain may request that respect be paid to Treaties, and shew much forbearance exacting the penalties of non-compliance with their conditions, there can be no farther misunderstanding, and ought to be no delay, when compliance with these conditions is required and demanded.
I wish Your Excellency the enjoyment of peace and prosperity.—I have, &c.,
To His Excellency YEн,
Imperial High Commissioner,
&c.,
&o.,
JOHN BOWRING.
&c.
True Copy.
W. WOODGate.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, have been received through the Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, disallowing Consular Ordinance No. 2 of 1856, entituled-"An Ordinance to "explain the Law as to Removals of Prisoners"; notice is hereby given of such disallowance, and the provisions of Lat Ordinance are hereby declared null and void, and of no effect.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 2d Day of December, 1856.
JOHN BOWRING,
H. M.'s Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China.
By Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary,
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THE
NOTIFICATION.
E undersigned has this day resigned the Office of QUEEN'S PROCTOR, IN ADMIRALTY, to he was gazetted on the 24th day of July, 1850, the Local Government of this Colony.
WM. GASKELL.
Dated the 4th day of December, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. OTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK- HEAD, of the Store-ship "Hornet,” is au- red to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE,
Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to
• particulars of the same to the undersigned
with
ted 17th November, 1856.
NOTICE.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
Assignment of the Property, Real and Personal,
of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CAN- POCHOW, and Shanghae, CHINA, having been made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under- din trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and - in the United States Consulate at Canton :
ly give notice to all concerned to make pay *** to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me * Cams against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
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W. WOODGATE.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, | In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong
Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
of
PURS Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson
against Murrow,-the several CREDITORS, within this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, Stephenson and COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremp torily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG' In Equity. Chief Justice.
PURS
STEPHENSON v. MURROW. URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Equitable Jurisdiction, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons without the said Juris- diction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, or to have any incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects ́atton, 7th August, 1855.
of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. | lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together
In Equity,
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
7 IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,-that all Monies for henceforth to become payable to the of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, * JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his 1) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver 5. uit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- the receipts of the said JOSEPH FROST *ing alone good discharges for such monies. Show the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors,
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under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One thou sand eight hundred and fifty-four are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D. 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFFUM,
Judge's Clerk,
kong, Merchant, deceased.
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to
forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forth with.
G. COOPER TURNER, Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEE KIP BEE,
Dated 5th November, 1856.
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NOTICE.
ПTHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day by lapse of time and untual consent. The outstand ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORX under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, Jr., G. L. HASKELL
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
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FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
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THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH DECEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 76.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be, published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGkong government gaZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, NotificATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 25th Instant, and for Twenty-one days following.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th December, 1856.
No. 133.
W. T. MERCER,-President, J. HYNDMAN, H. REINHARD,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
}
Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th December, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Account of the average Amount of the Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending 30th November, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED............$214,191,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I inspected this day the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and hereby certify that I found the necessary Amount of
Specie as required by the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 6th December, 1856.
So. 134.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
It is hereby notified, that in consequence of the lamented Death of CAPTAIN COWPER, Commanding Royal Engineer, and Acting Surveyor General of this Colony, while employed on service at the Canton Factories, it has been necessary to make provision for the conduct of the Surveyor General's Department, and His Excellency The Governor has accordingly been pleased, with the advice of the Executive Council, to appoint THOMAS L. WALKER, Esquire, to be Acting Surveyor General from this date until further notice.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th December, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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No. 135.
JOHN BOWRING.
The Hongkong. Government Gazette. [No. 76.—DECEMBER 13, 1856.
PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
A Free Pardon is hereby granted unto WONG-AHSHING, convicted of Piracy in October last, and now in Gaol under Sentence of Transportation for Fifteen Years.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 12th Day of December, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department. Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, has received from Her Majesty's Consul in Shanghae, the following Notice to Mariners, which His Excellency has directed to be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Hongkong, 12th December, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
Office of Maritime. Customs, Shanghae, 20th November, 1856. With reference to a Notification from this Office, dated 27th October, 1855: Notice is hereby given, that a Tower has been erectci, on the South Shore of the Yangtsze Keang, at Kew Toan. It is a plain structure of Brick, painted Red and White. Its heigh
is 70 feet.
It bears from the Light Vessel N. 63° West, distance 16 miles.
The Trees upon Block House Island from it N. 15° West, distance 8 miles. The Light Vessel is moored in 43 fathoms at low water, and bears N. by W. W. from Gutzlaff Island, from which she is distar 23 miles, and 1 mile from the Southern Spit of the North Bank. Ships leaving Gutzlaff, bearing S. by E., distance 15 miles, should steer: On making the Light Vessel, bearing N.W., they should steer so as to pass her on the Starboard hand, u North Westerly course. bringing her to the Southward of West. After passing her, they should not bring her to the Southward of S.E. by E. † E., making du allowance for the setting of the Tides over the North Bank. When about sinking her Hull, the Tower will be seen, and the cours prescribed by Captain Collinson's Directions can then be followed.
When a vessel is observed running into danger, a Gun is fired from the Light Vessel to attract attention, and the Signal of the Cours that should be steered is then exhibited. A ship's Signal Lamp is shown on board from sunset to sunrise.
A Meteorological Register and Tide Table are kept by the Master of the Light Vessel, copies of which can be had gratis o
True Copy, application at this Office.
W. WOODGATE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The two following Ordinances, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, are published for general information.
By Order,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th December, 1856.
R
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
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Repeal of Ordinance
No. 6 of 1855, and re- vivor of Ordinance No.
6 of 1854, (except Sec- tion 5.)
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of th Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentia and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislati Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Intestates' Estates.
[
December, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of th Legislative Council thereof, as follows :-
I. Ordinance No. 5 of 1855 is hereby repealed, and Ordinance No. 6 of 1854 (with the exception Section Five of the last-mentioned Ordinance) is hereby revived.
II. The Officer administering the Government of this Colony, shall from time to time, as occasion sh require, repay or make good to any persons preferring and duly proving their Claims to the same after Ca Subsequent claims to fiscation thereof for Colonial purposes under Section Three of Ordinance No. 6 of 1854, all Funds s bo made good out of confiscated; and all Monies in the Treasury forming part of, or arising from, the general Revenue of th the General Revenue said Colony, shall be applicable in so repaying or making good the same.
of the Colony,
2
No. 135.
JOHN BOWRING.
The Hongkong. Government Gazette. [No. 76.—DECEMBER 13, 1856.
PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
A Free Pardon is hereby granted unto WONG-AHSHING, convicted of Piracy in October last, and now in Gaol under Sentence of Transportation for Fifteen Years.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 12th Day of December, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department. Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, has received from Her Majesty's Consul in Shanghae, the following Notice to Mariners, which His Excellency has directed to be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Hongkong, 12th December, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
Office of Maritime. Customs, Shanghae, 20th November, 1856. With reference to a Notification from this Office, dated 27th October, 1855: Notice is hereby given, that a Tower has been erectci, on the South Shore of the Yangtsze Keang, at Kew Toan. It is a plain structure of Brick, painted Red and White. Its heigh
is 70 feet.
It bears from the Light Vessel N. 63° West, distance 16 miles.
The Trees upon Block House Island from it N. 15° West, distance 8 miles. The Light Vessel is moored in 43 fathoms at low water, and bears N. by W. W. from Gutzlaff Island, from which she is distar 23 miles, and 1 mile from the Southern Spit of the North Bank. Ships leaving Gutzlaff, bearing S. by E., distance 15 miles, should steer: On making the Light Vessel, bearing N.W., they should steer so as to pass her on the Starboard hand, u North Westerly course. bringing her to the Southward of West. After passing her, they should not bring her to the Southward of S.E. by E. † E., making du allowance for the setting of the Tides over the North Bank. When about sinking her Hull, the Tower will be seen, and the cours prescribed by Captain Collinson's Directions can then be followed.
When a vessel is observed running into danger, a Gun is fired from the Light Vessel to attract attention, and the Signal of the Cours that should be steered is then exhibited. A ship's Signal Lamp is shown on board from sunset to sunrise.
A Meteorological Register and Tide Table are kept by the Master of the Light Vessel, copies of which can be had gratis o
True Copy, application at this Office.
W. WOODGATE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The two following Ordinances, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, are published for general information.
By Order,
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 6th December, 1856.
R
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
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Repeal of Ordinance
No. 6 of 1855, and re- vivor of Ordinance No.
6 of 1854, (except Sec- tion 5.)
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of th Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentia and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislati Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Intestates' Estates.
[
December, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of th Legislative Council thereof, as follows :-
I. Ordinance No. 5 of 1855 is hereby repealed, and Ordinance No. 6 of 1854 (with the exception Section Five of the last-mentioned Ordinance) is hereby revived.
II. The Officer administering the Government of this Colony, shall from time to time, as occasion sh require, repay or make good to any persons preferring and duly proving their Claims to the same after Ca Subsequent claims to fiscation thereof for Colonial purposes under Section Three of Ordinance No. 6 of 1854, all Funds s bo made good out of confiscated; and all Monies in the Treasury forming part of, or arising from, the general Revenue of th the General Revenue said Colony, shall be applicable in so repaying or making good the same.
of the Colony,
No. 76. DECEMBER 13, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
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Power to unsuccess-
II. It shall be lawful for any Claimant, under Section Two of this Ordinance, in case his Claim shall not be allowed by the said Officer, to present his summary Petition in that behalf to the Supreme Court in ful Claimants to Peti- Equity, against the Queen's Attorney General as Respondent thereto; and if he shall verify his said Claim tion the Supreme Court
in Equity. by Evidence to the satisfaction of the said Supreme Court, it shall be the duty of the said Court to make such Order in the premises as justice shall require; and upon the application of the same or any other Claimant or Person, or of the said Attorney General, from time to time to vary the same and to enforce every such Order according to the practice of the Supreme Court: subject nevertheless to such Appeal to His Appeal to the Go- Excellency in Executive Council as the said Attorney General; or any of the said partics, may think fit to vernor in Council. prefer.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
2
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the better Repression of Certain Diseases.
[ December, 1856.]
Whereas the alarming increase of the cases of Venereal Disease within this Colony hath been attended with most pernicious results, and it is desirable to confer upon the Executive some Authority for taking measures to arrest the further progress thereof: Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency the Go- vernor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following:-
I. The
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3
shall be the The persons charged with the execution of person charged with the execution of this Ordinance (except so far as relates to Patients belonging to Her this Ordinance. Majesty's Sea or Land Forces); and the respective Surgeons of the Ships-of-War, Regiments, or Corps, to which such last-mentioned Patients belong, shall be the persons charged with the execution of this Ordinance, so far as relates to such last-mentioned Patients respectively.
Penalties
upon per- sons having connec-
II. Every person who, being ill of Syphilis or Gonorrhea, shall have Carnal Connection with other
any person, shall, upon being thereof convicted in a summary way before any Justice of the Peace, for every such tion, &c., during ill- offence forfeit and pay unto the Crown a penalty not exceeding Four Hundred Dollars, nor less than Two ness. Hundred Dollars, to be levied of his or her Goods and Chattels by Warrant of Distress and Sale, under the hand of the same, or any other Justice of the Peace, in default of payment; and Payment thereof may be likewise enforced by his or her Imprisonment, if such Justice shall think fit.
The like penalty III. Every person aiding, abetting, or procuring any such Offence, as in the last Section is specified, and.
upon Procurers and every person in whose house or dwelling, and to whose knowledge or information or belief, any such Offence as Owners of Houses, &c. aforesaid shall have been committed, and who shall not immediately give information thereof unto a Justice of the Peace, or unto the said
or other proper Officer, shall, upon conviction thereof before any Justice of the Peace in a summary way, for every such his or her offence, forfeit and pay the like penalty, and to be levied and enforced in like manner in default of payment, as in the said Section next immediately preceding is expressed.
thereof.
IV. Every person ill of either of the said Diseases, or in whose house or dwelling, and to whose know- Reports of Diseases to be given to the ledge or information or belief there shall happen to be any person ill of either of the said Diseases, is hereby proper authority, and required to make an immediate Report thereof to the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance, power to visit aud and to give to the person so charged free access at all times afterwards to the said house or dwelling, and inspect the persons ill to every part thereof, and also to himself or herself or the person so ill as aforesaid; and every person so ill as aforesaid, shall at all times thereafter, during his or her illness, attend, and also suffer himself or herself to be attended by the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance and his proper officer, at such houses and places to be appointed by the person so charged from time to time, and submit to such visitation and corporal or other inspection according to Medical Usage or Practice, for the better ascertaining of his or her state of Health, as the person so charged shall from time to time appoint; and in case any person shall offend against any of the provisions in this Section contained, he or she shall for every such Offence, being thereof convicted before a Justice of the Peace in a summary way, forfeit and pay to the Crown a penalty not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars, nor less than One Hundred Dollars, to be levied and enforced in default of payment by Warrant of Distress and Sale, and if it be thought fit, by Imprisonment until payment, in like manner and form as by Section Two is hereinbefore provided.
V. It is the duty of the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance diligently to afford to every person so ill and so reported as aforesaid, all such Medical Aid and Treatment as the nature of his or her Disease may require, and to superintend and see to the due and regular provision and administration of his or her Medicine and Diet, and of all other matters requisite in the premises, and to exercise and enforce all and singular the powers and authorities by this Ordinance vested in the person so charged with the execution thereof.
person
Duties of this charged with the exe- cution of this Ordin-
auce,
VI. After the Recovery or Cure of any such person who shall have been so reported, visited, and Certificate of reco- inspected as aforesaid for either of the said Diseases, he or she shall, upon demand, receive from the person very or cure. charged with the execution of this Ordinance, or proper officer in that behalf, a Certificate in Writing of such Recovery or Cure, which Certificate shall be received and taken in every Court and Place socver, as conclu- sive Proof of the matters therein appearing.
VII. In addition to any Penalty which, under Sections Two, Three, and Four of this Ordinance, a Justice of the Peace hath power to inflict, the said Justice may also, for the same offence, sentence the offender to Imprisonment with or without hard labour for the terms following: that is to say, (if the Offence be against Section Two or Section Three,) for a term not exceeding Two Months nor less than Two Weeks; and (if the offence be against Section Four,) for a term not exceeding One Month nor less than One Weck.
Imprisonment in addition to money pe- nalties.
VIII. So long only as any person who may be or become liable to any Penalty at common law by Act Indemnity to per- of Parliament, or under Division Five of Section Three of Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, for Keeping a House or sons conforming them- Building for the occupation or resort of Public Prostitutes, except where the same shall be to the annoyance selves.
of
any person, shall conform and continue to conform himself or herself to all the enactments in this Ŏrdin- ance contained, such person shall be indemnified against all such his or her Liability in the premises, and may,
if sucd or prosecuted in respect thereof, allege or plead this Ordinance in bar of such suit or prosecution.
IX. No offender against any of the enactments in this Ordinance contained, shall be entitled to any Benefit or Indemnity whatsoever under Section Eight of this Ordinance.
Section 'VIII not to be any indemnity to offenders against this
Ordinance.
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Power to unsuccess-
II. It shall be lawful for any Claimant, under Section Two of this Ordinance, in case his Claim shall not be allowed by the said Officer, to present his summary Petition in that behalf to the Supreme Court in ful Claimants to Peti- Equity, against the Queen's Attorney General as Respondent thereto; and if he shall verify his said Claim tion the Supreme Court
in Equity. by Evidence to the satisfaction of the said Supreme Court, it shall be the duty of the said Court to make such Order in the premises as justice shall require; and upon the application of the same or any other Claimant or Person, or of the said Attorney General, from time to time to vary the same and to enforce every such Order according to the practice of the Supreme Court: subject nevertheless to such Appeal to His Appeal to the Go- Excellency in Executive Council as the said Attorney General; or any of the said partics, may think fit to vernor in Council. prefer.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
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No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the better Repression of Certain Diseases.
[ December, 1856.]
Whereas the alarming increase of the cases of Venereal Disease within this Colony hath been attended with most pernicious results, and it is desirable to confer upon the Executive some Authority for taking measures to arrest the further progress thereof: Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency the Go- vernor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following:-
I. The
1
3
shall be the The persons charged with the execution of person charged with the execution of this Ordinance (except so far as relates to Patients belonging to Her this Ordinance. Majesty's Sea or Land Forces); and the respective Surgeons of the Ships-of-War, Regiments, or Corps, to which such last-mentioned Patients belong, shall be the persons charged with the execution of this Ordinance, so far as relates to such last-mentioned Patients respectively.
Penalties
upon per- sons having connec-
II. Every person who, being ill of Syphilis or Gonorrhea, shall have Carnal Connection with other
any person, shall, upon being thereof convicted in a summary way before any Justice of the Peace, for every such tion, &c., during ill- offence forfeit and pay unto the Crown a penalty not exceeding Four Hundred Dollars, nor less than Two ness. Hundred Dollars, to be levied of his or her Goods and Chattels by Warrant of Distress and Sale, under the hand of the same, or any other Justice of the Peace, in default of payment; and Payment thereof may be likewise enforced by his or her Imprisonment, if such Justice shall think fit.
The like penalty III. Every person aiding, abetting, or procuring any such Offence, as in the last Section is specified, and.
upon Procurers and every person in whose house or dwelling, and to whose knowledge or information or belief, any such Offence as Owners of Houses, &c. aforesaid shall have been committed, and who shall not immediately give information thereof unto a Justice of the Peace, or unto the said
or other proper Officer, shall, upon conviction thereof before any Justice of the Peace in a summary way, for every such his or her offence, forfeit and pay the like penalty, and to be levied and enforced in like manner in default of payment, as in the said Section next immediately preceding is expressed.
thereof.
IV. Every person ill of either of the said Diseases, or in whose house or dwelling, and to whose know- Reports of Diseases to be given to the ledge or information or belief there shall happen to be any person ill of either of the said Diseases, is hereby proper authority, and required to make an immediate Report thereof to the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance, power to visit aud and to give to the person so charged free access at all times afterwards to the said house or dwelling, and inspect the persons ill to every part thereof, and also to himself or herself or the person so ill as aforesaid; and every person so ill as aforesaid, shall at all times thereafter, during his or her illness, attend, and also suffer himself or herself to be attended by the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance and his proper officer, at such houses and places to be appointed by the person so charged from time to time, and submit to such visitation and corporal or other inspection according to Medical Usage or Practice, for the better ascertaining of his or her state of Health, as the person so charged shall from time to time appoint; and in case any person shall offend against any of the provisions in this Section contained, he or she shall for every such Offence, being thereof convicted before a Justice of the Peace in a summary way, forfeit and pay to the Crown a penalty not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars, nor less than One Hundred Dollars, to be levied and enforced in default of payment by Warrant of Distress and Sale, and if it be thought fit, by Imprisonment until payment, in like manner and form as by Section Two is hereinbefore provided.
V. It is the duty of the person charged with the execution of this Ordinance diligently to afford to every person so ill and so reported as aforesaid, all such Medical Aid and Treatment as the nature of his or her Disease may require, and to superintend and see to the due and regular provision and administration of his or her Medicine and Diet, and of all other matters requisite in the premises, and to exercise and enforce all and singular the powers and authorities by this Ordinance vested in the person so charged with the execution thereof.
person
Duties of this charged with the exe- cution of this Ordin-
auce,
VI. After the Recovery or Cure of any such person who shall have been so reported, visited, and Certificate of reco- inspected as aforesaid for either of the said Diseases, he or she shall, upon demand, receive from the person very or cure. charged with the execution of this Ordinance, or proper officer in that behalf, a Certificate in Writing of such Recovery or Cure, which Certificate shall be received and taken in every Court and Place socver, as conclu- sive Proof of the matters therein appearing.
VII. In addition to any Penalty which, under Sections Two, Three, and Four of this Ordinance, a Justice of the Peace hath power to inflict, the said Justice may also, for the same offence, sentence the offender to Imprisonment with or without hard labour for the terms following: that is to say, (if the Offence be against Section Two or Section Three,) for a term not exceeding Two Months nor less than Two Weeks; and (if the offence be against Section Four,) for a term not exceeding One Month nor less than One Weck.
Imprisonment in addition to money pe- nalties.
VIII. So long only as any person who may be or become liable to any Penalty at common law by Act Indemnity to per- of Parliament, or under Division Five of Section Three of Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, for Keeping a House or sons conforming them- Building for the occupation or resort of Public Prostitutes, except where the same shall be to the annoyance selves.
of
any person, shall conform and continue to conform himself or herself to all the enactments in this Ŏrdin- ance contained, such person shall be indemnified against all such his or her Liability in the premises, and may,
if sucd or prosecuted in respect thereof, allege or plead this Ordinance in bar of such suit or prosecution.
IX. No offender against any of the enactments in this Ordinance contained, shall be entitled to any Benefit or Indemnity whatsoever under Section Eight of this Ordinance.
Section 'VIII not to be any indemnity to offenders against this
Ordinance.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 76.-DECEMBER 13, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
next GENERAL MAILS, per Steamer “Norna," will close on SUNDAY, the
The usual Sur | 14th instant," at 6 o'clock r.M. PLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the following Morning. LETTERS received from 9 to 10 o'clock A.M., or a late Fce of 6d.; and from 10 o'clock A.M. to 1 o'clock r.M. for a late Fee of 1s.
Letters posted between the hours of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
Wм. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1856.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
THE
HE PENINSUlar & Oriental Steam Naviga- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “NORNA,” Captain ROGERS, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas- sengers, Specie, and Cargo, for the above Places, will leave this on MONDAY, the 15th December, at 2 P.M.
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CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER,
Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1856.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG INSOLVENCY Jurisdiction.
In the matter of the Insolvency of JOSEPH E. RICHARDSON, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkung, a Prisoner for Debt in the Gaol of Victoria.
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OTICE is hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the said Prisoner have been vested the Provisional Assignee by order of this Court ; and that the Schedule of the above named prisoner has been filed in the said Court, and that it is ordered that the said Prisoner be brought up for Examination at the SUPREME Court House, Vic- TORIA, on Wednesday, the 17th day of December, One thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, at 12 o'clock Noon; and in case any Creditor intends to oppose the discharge of such prisoner, he must give notice in writing of such his intention to the Court, and such Prisoner two clear days, exclusive of Sunday, prior to the day of hearing.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
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NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr D. K. MASON in our Firm, ceased on the 30th September lust.
JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, 13th October, 1856.
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In the Estate of WILLIAM COWPER, Captain, Royal Engineers, deceased. LL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned.
W. T. O. STUART, Lieut., Commanding Royal Engineer, Head Quarters House,
Hongkong, 13th December, 1856,
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In Equity,
IT
STEPHENSON v. Munnow.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,-that all Monics now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of MORROW, STEPHENSON' and Company, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora- ble Court; the receipts of the said JosEPH FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies.
Dated the 13th day of Noveniber, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicilors,
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
that Mr F. BLACK-
HEAD, of the Store-ship “Hornet,” is au-
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT
Chief Justice.
PURS
In Equity.
STEPHENSON ♥. MURROW.
at Whampoa, until further notice.
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WM. CHAPMAN, Acting l'osl-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
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In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE, Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the several CREDitors, within this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming to be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upon the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Twenty-second day of February next N Assignment of the Property, Real and Personal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of CAN- ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims
TON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE of Hongkong, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under- Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremp-signed, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and torily excluded the benefit of the said Decree. Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM, .
Judge's Clerk.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, In Equity.
Chief Justice.
of
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
URSUANT Dree Mf the Wupreme Court PURSUANT 19, in its Equitable Jurisdiction, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons without the said Juris- diction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, or to have any incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style of Murrow, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One thow- and eight hundred and fifty-four are, by themselves or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of June A.D. 1857, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honor the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will
Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, a.d. 1856.
FREDERICK 8. HUFFFUM, Judge's Clerk.
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NOTICE.
recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton : I hereby give notice to all concerned to make pay. wen to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Canton, 7th August, 1855.
NOTICE.
PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing
T Port, between the undersigned, exder at this of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this dar
by lapse of time and untual consent. The outstand- ing Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION Business will 06 conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, Jr., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
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FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Muil.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES—Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Bingle Copies, Thirty-sis Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS, ---Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition,
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THE
Hongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH DECEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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VOL. II. No. 77.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE' will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 25th Instant, nd for Twenty-one days following.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th December, 1856.
No. 136.
W. 'T. MERCER,—President,
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, } Members,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Notice is given to the Chinese Inhabitants of Victoria,-
That every one going out after dark, must carry a Lantern :
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
That from Ten o'clock at night till Gun Fire, any one found in the Streets will be taken up: That any one in the employ of Public Offices, or Private Establishinents, who may be sent out by his
employer during the above period, must be furnished with a Pass and a Lantern.
A printed Notification to the above effect in the Chinese Language has been circulated fully throughout the Cinose Community.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th December, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
Chief Superin-
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D., Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiom dent of British Trade in China, has appointed Patrick Stewart, Esquire, to act as Brits Consular Agent at Waco, pending reference to Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Hongkong, 13th December, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Diplomatic Department,
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D., Her Britannic Majesty's Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., &c., received a Communication from H.M.C.M. Consul General in China, to the effect that the Masters of all sels, whether National or Foreign, bound to any Port in the Spanish Dominions, are expected to deposit with the Consul in the port of her departure Duplicate Manifests of their Cargoes, describing the Marks, Numbers, of Packages, and their Contents, in order that they may be certified by the Consul, who is not to require any Fee,
to return to the Master one of the said Duplicate Manifests.
This is published for the information of all concerned.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th December, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
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POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 77.-DECEMBER 20, 1856.
NOTICE.
INSTRUCTIONS have been received from the
ERCHANTS and others lately resident at
CONSUL GENERAL FOR SPAIN IN CHINA, under Canton are particularly requested to in- timate to the Actino Post-MASTER, to whom they date the 15th instant, to give Notice, for Public in- wish their Correspondence delivered, or how other-formation,-that, in compliance with the Decree of wise disposed of; as, until further Notice, no Letters, Her Catholic Majesty, dated 5th May last, the Mas- ters of all vessels bound to any Spanish Port, laden &c., can be forwarded to Canton, unless such as may be Prepaid, and addressed to Persons in Her Ma- with Goods or Treasure, must, if from this Port,have jesty's Service,
their Manifests, IN Duplicate, viséd (gratis) by the WM. CHAPMAN.
undersigned—one of which will be returned to then, Acting Post-Master. and the other kept for the purposes for which it is
required.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th December, 1856.
In the Estate of LEONG-ASSU, of Victoria, Hongkong, Shopkeeper, deceased.
A'
LL, Persons having claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested
to forward particulars of the same to the TUCK-
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Parties not complying with this requisition will have to bear, at their destination, the consequence of such non-compliance.
L. J. GUTIERREZ, Vice-Consul for Spain. Hongkong, 18th December, 1856.
CHEONG Shop in Lower Bazaar, to the undersigned | In the Estate of LEE KIP TYE, of Victoria, Hong- forthwith.
LEONG-CHUN-SHE,
LEONG-MAN-FOON,
Administrators.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1856.
店昌德環上
咸豐六年十一月廿二
承辦人梁萬寬梁陳氏謹啟
啟
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kong, Merchant, deceased,
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
indebted to,
the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER, Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEK KIP BEE.
Dated 5th November, 1856.
者梁亞
咸豐六年十 承辦人谷巴丹拿狀
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG
In Equity,
IT
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,—that all Monics now or henceforth to become payable to the tate firm of MURROW, Stephenson and Company, be paid to JOSEPH FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his Deputy,) he having been lawfully appointed heceiver in the said suit by virtue of an Order of this Honora ble Court; the receipts of the said JosKPR FROST EDGER being alone good discharges for such monies,
Dated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,
In Equity.
Chief Justice.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW. URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court
PURS
of Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, within this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persuni within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming t be Creditors, of, or to have any Incumbrances upor the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROV and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Busines in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Styl of Murrow, Stephenson and Company, and whic Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on th Tenth day of May, one thousand eight hundred an fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors o or before the Twenty-second day of February ne. ensuing, to come, in and prove their said Chain before His Honor the Cuief Justice of Hongkon at his Chambers in the Court House of Victori Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be perem
#before
處到人有傑傑 torily excluded the beneit of the said Decree 以谷債李泰
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1836.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
BRAIN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKON
明到人有陳梁
德債梁氏萬亞 昌目亞承寬蘇 店祈蘇辦其身 以印欠家媳故 便送到業婦其
查丹新泰辦故
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In re NATHANIEL CROSBY, THE YOUNGER,
deceased.
In re ABEL POYER, deceused.
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OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATURDAY, the 27th day of December, 1856 ; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- ministration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
In re JOHN HOLLMAN, deceased.
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GOOLAM HUSSEN, BALLIRAM,
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́OTICE.—All claims against the above Estates
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must be proved before the Official ADMI- NISTRATOR, before the 20th day of June, 1857, 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
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Officiul Administrator.
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In the Estate of WILLIAM COWPER, Captain, Royal Engineers, deceased.
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LL Persons having Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned.
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W. T. O. STUART,
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Chief Justice.
In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Co of Hongkong, in its Equitable Jurisdicti
PUR
****nade in a cause, Stephenson against Murrott,-
NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property, Real and Personal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co. of Can- TON, FOOCHOW, and ShanghaE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under- signed, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton: hereby give notice to all concerned to make pay- men to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
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OLIVER JI. PERRY.
Canton. 7th Angust, 1855,
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION, OTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
& -
thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
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In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE, Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail."
Lieul, Commanding Royal Engineer, A TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
Quarters House.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1856.
all CHARGES---Ten, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
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several CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or Empire of China, or persons without the sail Ju diction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, o have any incumbrances upon,, the Estate and Eff of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES Stephen: lately carrying on Business in Co-partnership toge under the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHEN AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One i sand eight hundred and fifly-four are, by thems or their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth da June 4.D. 1857, to come in and prove their Claims before His Honor the CHIEf Justici HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court Hou Victoria, Hongk:ng; or in default thereof, they be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856. FREDERICK S. HUFFFU
Judge's Clerk.
NOTICE.
[\HE PARTNERSHIP beretofore existing › Port, between the undersigned, under the of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires th by lapse of time and untual consent. The out ing Accounts will be settled by either Partne a strictly AGEncy & Commission Business conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF! PORK under the Style of WILLIAMS, AN] & Co.
C. D. WILLIA H. ANTHON, G. L. HASKEI
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hong PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Ti
Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and un Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cen half of these charges for esch Repetition.
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THE
Hongkong
Government
GAZETTE.
NEW SERIES.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH DECEMBER, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. II. No. 78.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 25th Instant, and for Twenty-one days.following.
W. T. MERCER,-President,
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD,} Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th December, 1856.·
No. 137.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Agents and Masters of Steamers and other Vessels carrying Chinese Passengers from the Canton River or else- where, are desired to warn such Passengers against landing between the hours of 10 P.M. and Daybreak, as the recent Police Regulation will be strictly carried out,
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d December, 1856.
No. 138.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified that, as some anxiety is reported to be felt among the Community in the present unsettled state of affairs in the neighbourhood of this Colony, it has been thought advisable by the Government to adopt certain precautionary measures for securing the peace of the City and the safety of the inhabitants and property.
The Police Force has been increased by 20 European and 50 Indian Constables, and steps have been taken for its greater efficiency and fuller supervision; a reserved Auxiliary force of 40 Europeans has been organized; and a Military Piquet will be stationed in the most convenient position obtainable within the Town.
But His Excellency The Governor has given his best consideration to a proposal made by certain Gentlemen who recently waited on His Excellency and the Executive Council, and has resolved to invite the respectable Members of the Community to form themselves into a Special Constabulary, from which it is in contemplation to organize a Fire Brigade; and His Excellency directs it to be notified, that at 1 P.M. on Tuesday next the 30th instant, the Gentlemen whose Names will be posted on the door of the Supreme Court are desired to attend at the Chief Magistrates' Court, for the purpose of being enrolled as Special Constables, and they will be there further instructed in the duties to be entrusted to them.
By Order,
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victo, Hongkong, 24th December, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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No. 139.
JOHN BOWRING.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 78.-DECEMBER 27, 1856.
PROCLAMATION.
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By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Pienipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, conveyed through The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 3 of 1856, entitled "An Ordinance to declare certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force in the Colony of Hongkong:"- Now, therefore, it is hereby declared that the said Ordinance has been so approved, and confirmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
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Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of December, 1856.
No. 140.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Community is hereby informed, that a Circular in Chinese has been addressed to the Native Population, to the effect that, considering the large numbers of the Chinese Inhabitants, and the difficulty of distinguishing between the good and the bad, in future all Chinese coming here to open shops, or to take charge of a business, are required to give notice of the fact to the Registrar General, and are punishable on neglect: also, that the Tepo and the neigh- bours occupying the next two Shops or Houses on either side of the House so opened as above, are required to give notice in similar course, and will be held responsible for any omission in this respect.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th December, 1856,
No. 141.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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It is hereby notified, that J. B. CLUFF, Esq., has been appointed Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police from this date, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
W. T MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE usual St-tutory MEETING of the "BRI- 1ISH CHURCH SOCIETY "of Canton, will be held on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 11 A.M., in the Temporary Office of the British Consulate, within the Government Offices here.
The Accounts will be submitted to the inspection of the Meeting.
A full attendance is requested, it being expected that important General Business will be laid before the Meeting.
By Order of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER,
Vice-Consul.
Office of the British Consulate for Canton,
Government Offices, Hongkong,
THE
22d December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE ARCHIVES of H. B. M.'s Consulate at CANTON, are for the time transferred to the GOVERNMENT OFFICES, HONGKONG, where any Official Communications to H. M.'s Consul can, until further notice, be addressed.
By Order of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Vice-Consul.
Office of the British Consulate for Canton, Government Offices, Hongkong,
226 December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on MONDAY the 5th day of January 1857, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By order of the Court. WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
In re JOHN HOLLMAN, deceased.
GOOLAM HUSSEN,
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Norice
BALLIRAM,
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POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. AILS for BOMBAY, EUROPE, &c., per Steamer "Formosa,” will close on MONDAY NEXT, the 29th instant, at 6 v.m.
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A SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the of Sixpence; and from 11 till 12 P.M., for a late fee of following Morning from 9 till 11 A.M., for a late fee
One Shilling,-after which hour no letters will be received.
Letters posted between 11 and 12 must be pre- paid.
WM. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Hongkong, 26th December, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
NOTICED, given,hips Hornet," is au-
TOTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
MER
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION,
ERCHANTS and others lately resident at
Canton are particularly requested to in
timate to the ACTING POST-MASTER, to whom they wish their Correspondence delivered, or how other- &c., can be forwarded to Canton, unless such as may wise disposed of; as, until further Notice, no Letters Prepaid, and addressed to P'ersons in Her Ma- jesty's Service.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong,
18th December, 1856.
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In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE, Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned
-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- NISTRATOR, before the 20th day of June, 1857, otherwise they will not be included in the Schen.e of Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates forthwith. are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
In the Estate of LEE KIP TY E, of Victoriu, Hong• kong, Merchant, deceased,
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A1 indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER, Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEK KIP BEE.
Dated 5th November, 1856.
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NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property. Real and Personal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co, of CAN- TON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under signed, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton : I hereby give notice to all concerned to make pay- men to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Canton, 7th August, 1855.
A
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES—Ten, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avot,dupois.
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No. 139.
JOHN BOWRING.
The Hongkong Government Gazette. [No. 78.-DECEMBER 27, 1856.
PROCLAMATION.
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By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Pienipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, conveyed through The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 3 of 1856, entitled "An Ordinance to declare certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force in the Colony of Hongkong:"- Now, therefore, it is hereby declared that the said Ordinance has been so approved, and confirmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of December, 1856.
No. 140.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Community is hereby informed, that a Circular in Chinese has been addressed to the Native Population, to the effect that, considering the large numbers of the Chinese Inhabitants, and the difficulty of distinguishing between the good and the bad, in future all Chinese coming here to open shops, or to take charge of a business, are required to give notice of the fact to the Registrar General, and are punishable on neglect: also, that the Tepo and the neigh- bours occupying the next two Shops or Houses on either side of the House so opened as above, are required to give notice in similar course, and will be held responsible for any omission in this respect.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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It is hereby notified, that J. B. CLUFF, Esq., has been appointed Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police from this date, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
W. T MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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THE
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE usual St-tutory MEETING of the "BRI- 1ISH CHURCH SOCIETY "of Canton, will be held on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 11 A.M., in the Temporary Office of the British Consulate, within the Government Offices here.
The Accounts will be submitted to the inspection of the Meeting.
A full attendance is requested, it being expected that important General Business will be laid before the Meeting.
By Order of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER,
Vice-Consul.
Office of the British Consulate for Canton,
Government Offices, Hongkong,
THE
22d December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE ARCHIVES of H. B. M.'s Consulate at CANTON, are for the time transferred to the GOVERNMENT OFFICES, HONGKONG, where any Official Communications to H. M.'s Consul can, until further notice, be addressed.
By Order of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Vice-Consul.
Office of the British Consulate for Canton, Government Offices, Hongkong,
226 December, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on MONDAY the 5th day of January 1857, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By order of the Court. WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
In re JOHN HOLLMAN, deceased.
GOOLAM HUSSEN,
"
Norice
BALLIRAM,
"7
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POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. AILS for BOMBAY, EUROPE, &c., per Steamer "Formosa,” will close on MONDAY NEXT, the 29th instant, at 6 v.m.
ΜΑ
A SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the of Sixpence; and from 11 till 12 P.M., for a late fee of following Morning from 9 till 11 A.M., for a late fee
One Shilling,-after which hour no letters will be received.
Letters posted between 11 and 12 must be pre- paid.
WM. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Hongkong, 26th December, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
NOTICED, given,hips Hornet," is au-
TOTICE is hereby given, that Mr F. BLACK-
thorized to perform the Duties of PACKET AGENT at Whampoa, until further notice.
WM. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st November, 1856.
MER
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION,
ERCHANTS and others lately resident at
Canton are particularly requested to in
timate to the ACTING POST-MASTER, to whom they wish their Correspondence delivered, or how other- &c., can be forwarded to Canton, unless such as may wise disposed of; as, until further Notice, no Letters Prepaid, and addressed to P'ersons in Her Ma- jesty's Service.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Victoria, Hongkong,
18th December, 1856.
A
In the Estate of ALEXANDER RYRIE, Master Mariner, deceased.
LL Persons having claims against or being in- debted to the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned
-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- NISTRATOR, before the 20th day of June, 1857, otherwise they will not be included in the Schen.e of Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates forthwith. are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.
Dated 17th November, 1856.
P. RYRIE, Administrator.
In the Estate of LEE KIP TY E, of Victoriu, Hong• kong, Merchant, deceased,
LL Persons having Claims against, or being
A1 indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to forward particulars of the same to the undersigned forthwith.
G. COOPER TURNER, Solicitor for the Administrator,
LEK KIP BEE.
Dated 5th November, 1856.
咸豐六年十月初 承
啟 辦人谷巴丹拿狀師
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啟者李
師單各如李李
處到人有傑傑 以谷債李泰 便巴目傑承身 查丹新泰辦故 明拿卽欠家其
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NOTICE.
N Assignment of the Property. Real and Personal, of the Firm of WETMORE & Co, of CAN- TON, FOOCHOW, and SHANGHAE, CHINA, having been duly made on the 12th July, 1856, to the under signed, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, and recorded in the United States Consulate at Canton : I hereby give notice to all concerned to make pay- men to me of all Sums due to, and to present to me any Claims against, the said Firm.
OLIVER H. PERRY.
Canton, 7th August, 1855.
A
FOR SALE.
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES—Ten, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avot,dupois.
No. 78.-NOVEMBER 27, 1856.] The Hongkong Government Gazette.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
In Equity,
STEPHENSON v. Murrow.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, In Equity.
Chief Justice.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
T IS HEREBY NOTIFIED,—that all Monies. now or henceforth to become payable to the how of MUUR, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, Hongkong, made in a cause, Stephenson URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court paid to JOSEPHI FROST EDGER, Esq., (or his against Murrow, the several CREDITORS, within ty,) he having been lawfully appointed Receiver this Jurisdiction or the Empire of China, or persons Po said suit, by virtue of an Order of this Honour-within the said Jurisdiction or Empire, claiming to
Curt; the receipts of the said JosKPR FROST sara being alone good discharges for such monies. Pated the 13th day of November, 1856.
GASKELL & BROWN, Complainants' Solicitors.
be Creditors of, or to have any Incumbrances upon
the Estate and Effects of Yorick Jones MURROW
and JAMES STEPHENSON, lately carrying on Business
in Co-partnership together under the Firm and Style
of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which
Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, Teuth day of May, One thousand eight hundred and
Chief Justice.
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In Equity.
STEPHENSON v. MURROW.
URSUANT to a Decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Equitable Jurisdiction, rade in a cause, Stephenson against Murrow,—the veral CREDITORS, without this Jurisdiction or the Fpire of China, or persons without the said Juris- diction or Empire claiming to be Creditors of, or to Lave any incumbrances upon, the Estate and Effects of YORICK JONES MURROW and JAMES STEPHENSON, tely carrying on Business in Co-partnership together ler the Firm and Style of MURROW, STEPHENSON AND COMPANY, and which Co-partnership ceased and was dissolved on the Tenth day of May, One thou rd eight hundred and fifty-four, are, by themselves their Solicitors, on or before the Thirtieth day of Jane, A.D. 1857, to come in and prove their said
Claims before His Honour the CHIEF JUSTICE OF
HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong; or in default thereof, they will be peremptorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, A.D. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk
fifty-four, are, by themselves or their Solicitors on or before the Twenty-second day of February next ensuing, to come in and prove their said Claims before His Honour the CHIEF JUSTICE OF HONGKONG, at his Chambers in the Court House of Victoria, Hongkong, or in default thereof, they will be perenp torily excluded the benefit of the said Decree.
Dated the 22d day of November, a.d. 1856.
FREDERICK S. HUFFUM,
Judge's Clerk.
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing at this Port, between the undersigned, under the Style
by lapse of time and mutual consent. of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co., expires this day The outstand-
ng Accounts will be settled by either Partner; and a strictly AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS will be
In the Estate of LEONG-ASSU, of Victoria, Hongkong, Shopkeeper, deccased.
3
LL Persons having claims against, or being
Aindebted to, the above Estate, are requested
to forward particulars of the same to the Tuck- forth with. CHEONG Shop in Lower Bazaar, to the undersigned
LEONG-CHUN-SHIE, LEONG-MAN-FOON, Administrators.
Hongkong, 19th December, 1856.
店昌德環上
咸豐六年十一月廿二
承辦人梁萬寬梁陳氏謹啟
conducted by them as Partners at the PORT OF SINGA- 啟日
PORX under the Style of WILLIAMS, ANTHON & Co.
C. D. WILLIAMS, H. ANTHON, JR., G. L. HASKELL.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1856.
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Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents.
TEENS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents--One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH JANUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 27.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, thất a NxW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for Proclamations, Notifications, and Public Papers, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July,
By Order,
1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ, REGINÆ.
No. 1 of 1856.-
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to continue in operation Ordinance No. 1 of 1855, “to enforce Neutrality during the " Contest now existing in China.”
[2d January, 1856.]
Whereas it is necessary for the Public Good that the Provisions of Ordinance No. 1 of 1855, entitled "An Ordinance to enforce Neutrality during the Contest now existing in China," be renewed and kept in operation beyond the First Day of January, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Six :--
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tinue in force until the
I. Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Provisions of Ordin Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, That all Provisions contained in the said Ordinance No. 1 of 1855 ance No. 1 of 1855 re- shall, from and after the passing of this Ordinance, be, and are hereby re-enacted; and that the same shall enacted, and to con- be, and are hereby to continue in force until the First Day of January, One Thousand Eight Hundred lat January, 1857. and Fifty-Seven.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 2d Day of January, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
As it is important that all Merchants, Shipowners, and others likely to be engaged in the conveyance of Chinese migrants to the Colony of Victoria, (Australia,) should be informed as to the Legislation of that Colony in reference to such Emigrants: His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Chief. Superintendent of British Trade in China, has received Instructions from The Right Honorable The Earl of Clarendon to make known an Act passed by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria in Legislative Council, on the 11th June last, to the following effect.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d January, 1856.
ANNO DECIMO OCTAVO VICTORIÆ REGINE.
W. WOODGATE.
By His Excellency SIR CHARLES HOTHAM, Knight Commander of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the Colony of Victoria, and Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., &c. &c.
No. XXXIX. ¡
An Act to make provision for certain Immigrants.
[Assented to 12th June, 1855.]
Bit enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof as follows→→→
Preamble.
I. In the interpretation and for the purposes of the provisions of this Act the following words shall unless Interpretation Clause. Inconsistent with or repugnant to the context have the respective meanings hereby assigned them that is to say-
The word "Master" shall be held to apply to any person in command of any vessel.
The word "Ship" shall mean any sea going vessel of any kind or description.
The word "Tonnage" shall signify tonnage according to the registry of the ship if British or according
to the measurement fixed by the Merchant Shipping Act 1854 if the ship be not British.
And the word "Immigrant" shall mean any male adult native of China or its dependencies or of any
islands in the Chinese Seas or any person born of Chinese parents.
No. 2.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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NICOLAUS DUUS, Esquire, having been duly appointed Consul in this Colony for the King of Sweden and Norway, and Her Majesty The Queen having been pleased to approve the appointment, the same is hereby notified for general information.
By Order, W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 2d January, 1856.
No.3.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that in consequence of the con- tinued indisposition of the Honorable The Chief Justice, His Excellency The Governor has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, and in accordance with Clause V. of Ordinance No. 6 of 1845,appointed Jonn Day, Esquire, Barrister-at-Law, to sit in the place of the said Chief Justice, and hear and determine such Suits as may be brought before him under the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, on Friday next, the 4th instant, and following days, until all such Cases shall be by him adjudi- cated and determined.
W, T. MERCER, By Order,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d January, 1856.
No.4.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that Her Most Gracious Majesty
has been pleased to approve and confirm the appointment of the Honorable Lieut.-Colonel H. H. GRAHAM, Com-
manding the Forces, to a seat in the Executive Council
of this Colony.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 2d January, 1856.
W. T, MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that the Rents due for the current
Half-year are payable on and after the 25th instant.
f. By Order,
R. RIENAECKER, Colonial Treasurer.
HOTHAM.
ernor.
the North-East 1st of April in ung and proceed , Amoy, Hong -ach succeeding
the 1st day F Her Majesty' ssively off the and Woosung
■der Convoy al hemselves of the
Port ; and posi
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th December, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following List of Persons licensed, under Ordinance No. 6 of 1852, to keep Boarding Houses for Seamen, published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d January, 1856.
LICENSED BOARDING HOUSES FOR THE YEAR 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
PERIOD.
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No. 5.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Whereas on the night of the 1st instant, a Gang of Burglars made an attack on the house of one CHUN AYING, Silversmith, residing on the East side of the Village of Sookunpoo, and succeeded not only in carry- ing off valuable Property but in wounding two and mur- dering one of the Watchmen in the employ of Messrs Jardine Matheson and Company:
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SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR THE STRAITS OF SANGAR,
Approaching the Straits of Sangar from the S.W. The Bittern Rocks lie W. by S. about 16 miles from Cape Gamaley. The largest of the group lies to the S.W., in Lat. 40.31 N., Long. 139.31 E.; it is about 12 feet high, and in size and appearance resembles the hull of a ship about 200 tons. The smaller rock is about 6 feet high, and lies from this E.N.E. about a cable and a half. There is also a third rock awash to the S.E. of these two, and form- ing nearly an equilateral triangle with them. They appear steep to; we got no bottom with 130 fms. at the distance of a mile and a quarter to the Westward of them.
The land about Cape Gamaley is moderately elevated and level. The coast between it and Cape Greig is low and sandy. The en- Trance to Sasagota Bay (of Krusenstern's Chart) I found to be very parrow, and barred right across, with only just sufficient depth to admit junks at high water. The bay itself appears to be nothing more that a large shallow lagoon; its entrance lies about six miles
■Mall, Hongkong 40 the Southward of Cape Greig. Between Sasagota and Cape Copies, Fly Creig the coast is very low and sandy, but safe of approach, having Twenty CentOngular soundings, and very fair anchorage in North Easterly winds. Cape Greig is in Lat. 41.8.30 N., Long. 140.17.30 E.; it is re. markable from its peculiar form, and as the commencement of the high land extending to Cape Sangar. The outer part of the cape presents a cliffy bluff, whose flat apex is 770 feet above the sea level, from whence the land descends to the Eastward. There are no Bangers near, and the cape itself is almost as steep as a wall. We Fot soundings in 85 fms. W. by S. 54 miles from it; 40 fms, will be sound within a mile of it, and 22 fins, at two cables.
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sand and stones. On a N.W. and S.E. bearing, this rock makes like an island at high water.
The cape is steep to, but the strong eddies near it render it un- advisable to approach nearer than a mile. Cape Sangar to Gun In the bay between these points, and Cliff is S. 74 E. 91 miles. off the Town of Memoyah, about half a mile from the shore, in 8 fms. will be found capital anchorage, indeed the best in the Straits next to Hakodadi. A little to the Southward of the town there is a fine stream of delicious water, very convenient for embarking rapidly. Wood is also abundant; several large junks were loading with timber at the time of our visit, and the beach was covered with squared logs of Beech, Cypress, and Pine.
The Gun Cliff is steep to; it is about 200 feet higb, and has a battery of six guns on its apex. There is also a remarkable black rocky cliff of a mile to the Westward.
After rounding this point, the approach to the shore is less steep, and bottom will be found in 30 to 40 fms. right across to the opposite coast of the peninsula of Nambu, the nearest point of which is distant five miles. From the South point of the West coast of Nambu to Cape Tori wisaki the coast is nearly straight, a steep cliffy shore, with very deep water close to. The cliffs along this line are coloured with the most brilliant and varied tints: like the entire coast of the Strait, they are of basaltic formation, Among the most remarkable are the "Red Cliffs," towering to the height of 1600 feet, and plainly visible on the opposite shore of the strait; they are 17 miles to the Southward of Cape Toriwisaki, Proceeding North,-at the distance of eight miles South of Cape Toriwisaki are two very remarkable pointed cliffs resembling horns, forming a Double-head, which I named "Double-head" accordingly. Nearly 2 miles S.W. from Double-head is a rock 42 feet high, and North about three cables from this, is a rock awash at low water, Between Double-head and the low island off Cape Toriwisaki the groand is generally foul over 10 fins. depth,
which at the distance
Cape Toriwisaki is a low tapering point, Ou feet at its highest of a cable lies a small island elevated only point; this I named "Low Island." The ground all round Low Island and Cape Toriwisaki is very foul, except to the N.E., where a vessel may anchor to wait a tide in 13 fms., with the centre of low island bearing S.W. by S. distant about a mile. This anchorage will be very useful to vessels approaching Hakodadi from the East❤ ward, particularly during the light South Westerly winds common to the Straits during the summer months. There is a "tide race near the full and change of the moon three miles North of Low Island, and with a N.E. swell very heavy overfalls. On such occa- sions care ought to be taken to give this spot a berth,
There is a clear channel between the Race and Low Island. From Low Island to the Eastward the coast is foul for about three miles; after which the shore may be approached closely. There is a re- bemarkable red cliff, shewing well to the Westward, 101 miles from Low Island. The land in this neighbourhood may be further recog nized by a high sharp bluff two miles to the Westward of the Red Cliff, and a high round bluff two miles to the Eastward.
Cape Sangar bears from Cape Greig N. 31 E. 8 miles. The bar between contains much foul ground, but may nevertheless useful to vessels kept out of the Straits by Easterly gales. The depth of this bay is very foul; the best anchorage is about 13 mile to the Northward of it (or about one-third the distance from Cape Greig to Cape Sangar,) in 12 fms., of a mile from the shore.
Cape Sangar is in Lat. 41.16.20 N., Long. 140.22.45 F. The ex- tremity of the cape is a bluff of 362 feet, from whence the land rises to the height of 2200 feet at the distance of 4 miles inland; there is also a large rock of 300 feet high at the distance of two cables N.E. of the bluff, connected to the cape by a low neck of
:
From the latter bluff the coast is very low to within four miles of Cape Nambu, where it rises to 1265 feet, and descends again towards the cape in a gentle slope, making like an island at a distance. The Red Cliff is 15 miles from Cape Nambu; between these points there is good anchorage, but the best will be found on the Western side of the bay, just about off where the high and low land meets on
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The town is
The winds in shifting usually followed the course of the sun by a low sand after a few days light Southerly wind and fine weather, it freshened Cape Nambu is in Lat. 41.26.30 N. Long. 141.29.20. The land and veered to the Westward, accompanied by fine clear and cold may be readily near it is about 70 feet high, and level for a mile, after which it rises weather; at N. W. it usually died away, or flew round suddenly to facing the harl with a regular swell to the height of 1263 feet. Off the cape, at the Eastward; in the latter case it was always followed by a dense the distance of three cables, there is a white rock 70 feet high and 4| fog or a gale-the weather getting fine again as the wind veered to
Approaching of a cable in diameter. There is also another rock, rather larger, | the Southward
(named on ou two miles within the cape, at a cable's length from the shore. The Vessels approaching the Strait of Sangar during foggy weather, will be visible
12 miles E. by coast within four miles of the cape is studded with rocks of minor should guard against being carried by the current to the Northward' dimensions, and the ground altogether foul.
past the entrance. Should the weather be clear when nearing Cape Cape Esanne is in Lat. 41.28.10 N. Long, 141.12.30; it is a steep Gamaley, it may be as well to sight it; but if doubtful, shape anile, to avoid Rounding th cliff of about 600 feet; the volcano immediately above the cape is course (allowing for the probable current) straight for Cape Greig, eak of Kom: 1935 feet. The west side of this mountain is covered with patches Should a fog come on suddenly when nearing the
cape, recollect of sulphur, having the appearance of snow at a distance.
It was
that the coast is clear and sandy, and the soundings regular to the frequently capped with a light cloud of steam, but not otherwise Southward, but rocky and foul with irregular soundings to the active during our stay in the strait. A ship might anchor in the| Northward of it. The cape itself is steep to, and, standing out pro-ills on the ist large bay about two miles west of Cape Esanne, but further to the minently from the coast line, forms the best landmark in the neigh- Westward. I should recommend using a stream or kedge when bourhood. No particular directions are required in passing through
by the dark kn unable to make way against the tide. From Cape Esaune to Cone this strait to the Eastward, as there are no hidden dangers, and the
ut from the W Island it is S. 57 W. 8 miles. Foul point is 24 miles to the East North Easterly current will always be found strongest in the middle nd stand in u *hirds of a mil ward of Cone Island-it is low, and has a dangerous reef extending of the stream. A vessel bound to Hakodadi in thick weather when you will from it for the distance of two cables. The land in the immediate should, after passing Cape Sangar, endeavour to make Cape Tsjuka, desirable to neighbourhood of Cone Island is high and cliffy, and the approach and proceed from thence to Mussel Point, or, giving Cape Tsjuka ajouth for the very steep and safe; there is however a dangerous low point one berth, feel her way up into the bay between it and Cape Saraki byloping ridge
mile to the Westward,
Cape Blunt is in Lat. 41.42.40 N., Long. 140.59.50 E.; from the cape, Cone Island bears N. 86 E. 24 miles.
with the main.
Hakodadi Head N. 78 W. 12 miles, and Low Island S. 19 W. 93 miles (which is the narrowest part of the strait.) This cape is very steep to, and the N.E. current frequently runs with greater force close to the rocks than out in the stream. The apex of the Bluff immediately above the cape is elevated 1022 feet; from this spot the high land ranges in towards the Saddle Mountain. The coast for about seven miles to the Westward is a level plain of about an average elevation of 200 or 300 feet; beyond seven miles, it descends to the low beach connecting the high land of Hakodadi The peak of the isolated mountain of Hakodadi is elevated 1131 feet above the sea level, and is in Lat, 41.45.35 N., Long. 140.44.9 E.; it is very steep and precipitous, and perfectly safe of approach: | at a distance it appears like an island. Mussel Point is 44 miles due West from Hakodadi Head, the coast in the neighbourhood is an uniform plain, elevated about 300 feet, rising gradually inland; the sea face cliffy, but generally covered with green scrubby bush, except in two places within the bay, where large white cliffs stand boldly out and form landmarks visible 15 miles (to the S.E.) There is a reef off Mussel Point extending nearly two cables; it is very steep to, and ought not be approached nearer than 2 cables. Cape Saraki lies S. W. 41 from Mussel Point; the coast between is very level, but fringed with 1ocks, and requires care in approaching. To the Westward of Saraki the coast is very low, with a fine sandy beach quite safe of approach, and good clean ground for anchorage to within three miles of Cape Tsjuka.
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Approaching the Strait of Sangar from the Eastward, steer for Cape Nambu, and endeavour to make it on a N.W. bearing. Do not pass the cape at a great distance (a mile is sufficient), and after passing it, haul in a little to avoid the current, and you will be able to anchor should it fall calm. In this case, by keeping this shore close aboard, you may probably be able to "drift" up to Low Island he promontory (off C. Toriwisaki) with the Western stream, when the N.E. current is running like a mill-stream in the middle of the channel,
pon the bearin A short dist At the anchorage off Low Island, you must wait a favourable,ith 34 fms. ot chance of getting across. During the summer months, the winds, are frequently light from the South Westward for a considerable ith five and
par-buoy. period, and I have observed that it generally freshens a little whenf the buoy, bu the Western stream makes this is the right time to weigh. Pass Should the half a mile or so off Low Island; and in crossing the current, take achorage in th care not to be set to leeward of Hakodadi.
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Cape Tsjuka is in Lat. 41.31.45 N., Long. 140.27.10 E.; it bears S.S.W. 11 miles from Cape Saraki, and N. 56 E. 12 from Cape Nadiejda; it is a very high cliffy point, and may be further known by three rocks that run mile from a point situated one mile to the Cape Greig to Kosima,... Eastward of it; the outer rock of the three is of a conical form and 70 feet high. The land to the Westward for four miles is high and cliffy; about half way between the cape and the end of the cliffs there are two waterfalls. In the bight of the bay between Capes Cape Sangar to Kosima, Tsjuka and Nadiøjda vessels may stop a tide; but a Southerly wind ou the Western tide sends in a cross swell, for which reason I would not advise running far into the bight. A good anchoring position is in 15 to 20 fms., with the Southern white cliff bearing West about a mile.
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Cape Nadiejda is in Lat. 41.24.40 N., Long. 140.14 30 E.—a high bluff similar to Cape Blunt, but not so safe of approach. The coast, for more than a mile on each side of the cape, has numerous rocks (generally above water) fringing it, some of which ran off to the distance of nearly two cables, but I am not aware of the existence of any dangers under water" extending beyond the above distance. From Cape Nadiejda to Cape Matsmai it is N. 76 W. five miles. The bay between these points is very rocky, excepting off the east end of the city of Matsmai, where good anchorage will be found at Low Island the distance of half a mile from the shore in 12 fms.
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During the months of June, July, and August, I found a constant Cape Nambu to C. Esanne, N.E. current setting through the middle part of the strait. The breadth of this current varied considerably according to the state of the wind and weather; before and during a N.E. wind, its strength was much diminished, but with the wind from the opposite quarter, it would expand and fill up two-thirds of the entire channel against the strength of the Western tide. The tide in the stream runs about 12 hours each way near the full and change of the moon, and there are only two regular tides by the shore in 24 hours.
The flood or Eastern stream makes at Cape Sangar at 6.30 A.M., on full and change days; at 7 o'clock at Cape Tsjuka, and at 7.30 at Cape Toriwisaki. The Western stream commences about 12 hours later. The turn of the stream takes place 1 hour later every day.
The prevailing winds during our stay were from the South, with much very fine clear weather. We had the wind less frequently from the N.W. than any other quarter. Dense fogs prevailed during the months of May and Juue; after that period they were comparatively rare.
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SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR HAKODADI.
1.2.00. N. Long The Pallas Ro
The following directions for Hakodadi are very nearly the samec N.E. 1 cabl as given by Commodore Perry, U.S.N.
'the group.
is one of the finest in the world, lies on the North side of the Straitsout 60 feet hig
This spacious and beautiful bay, which for accessibility and safety The largest doc of Sangar, which separates the Japanese islands of Nippon and They are steel Yesso and about midway between Cape Siraja Saki or Nambu, the South of the N.E. point of Nippon and the city of Matsmai. It bears from the The largest roc cape N.W. by W. ↑ W. distant about 40 miles, and is about foun; variation 2,5€ miles wide at the entrance and 5 miles deep.
impass S. 39 E
The harbour of Hakodadi is the South Easterly arm of the bay, 15 miles; the and is completely sheltered, with regular soundings, and excellentɣht N. 49 E. ab holding ground. It is formed by a bold-peaked promontory standing well out from the high laud of the main, with which it is connected
Although wed far as our exan
of the sun
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at freshened by a low sandy isthmus ; and, appearing in the distance as an island,
ar and cold
suddenly may be readily recognized.
The town is situated on the North East slope of this promontory, 1 by a dense facing the harbour, and contains about 6,000 inhabitants.
gy weather, Northward
12
!
ad veered to Approaching from the Eastward, after passing Cape Suwo Kubo (named on our chart Cape Blunt,) which is a conspicuous headland miles E. by S. from the town, the junks at anchor in the harbour will be visible over the low isthmus.
For entering the Harbour. earing Cape: Rounding the promontory of Hakodadi and giving it a berth of a tful, shape a mile, to avoid the calms under the high land, steer for the sharp Cape Greig, peak of Komaga daki, bearing about North until the East peak of pe, recollecte Saddle, bearing about N. E. by N., opens to the Westward of the gular to the und knob on the side of the mountain; then haul up to the North- dings to the
ward and Eastward keeping them open until the centre of the sand- ing out pro-bills on the isthmus bears S.E. by E. E. (which may be recognized n the neighby the dark knons upon them.) This will clear a spit which makes ing through
put from the Western point of the town in a N.N.W. direction two- cers, and the
thirds of a mile; then bring the sand-hills a point on the port bow, the middle and stand in until the Western point of the town bears S. W. W., ck weather, when you will have the best berth with 5 or 6 fms. water. If it Cape Tsjuka desirable to get nearer in, haul up a little to the Eastward of pe Tsjuka asouth for the low rocky peak which will be just visible over the be Saraki by doping ridge to the Southward and Eastward of the town.
ressel of moderate draught may approach within a quarter of a mile
■rd, steer for
of Tsuki point, where there is a building-yard for junks. This earing. Doportion of the harbour, however, is generally crowded with vessels t), and after this description; and unless the want of repairs or some other will be able. muse renders a close berth necessary, it is better to remain outside. g this shore! If the Peak or Saddle is obscured by clouds or fog,-after doubling Low Island he promontory, steer N. by E. E. until the sand-hills are brought N.E. current
pon the bearing above given, when proceed as there directed.
A short distance from the tail of the spit is a detached sand-bank a favourableith 3 fms. on it, the outer edge of which is marked by a White
, the winds, considerable r-boy. Between this and the spit there is a narrow channel rith five and six fathoms water. Vessels may pass on either side little when the buoy, but it is most prudent to go to the Northward of it. reigh. Pass Should the wind fail before reaching the harbour, there is a good current, take, pchorage in the outer roads in from 25 to 10 fms.
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large one East of the Bonnet Rock is the best; the water is generally much smoother there than in the others; a moderate depth and good anchorage all over it.
The Middle Channel between Jeuni or Yenoi-sima and the Bon-
net is smaller, about 3 miles wide; it was used by our squadron un- der Commodore Elliot in October, and the officers report very favourably of it.
The Western Channel is not so good, from the quantity of foul ground in it; it is more exposed, and the water is much deeper on the Gotto shore than near Kiusiu.
The points I have used as secondary meridians are,— 1st, The South point of Nezuma-sima at Nagasaki, in Latitude 32.43.22 N. Longitude 129.50.36 E.
2d, West side of the island inside Port Hamilton, in Latitude 34.1.23 N. Longitude 127.20.32 E.
3d, Kamida Creek entrance, Hakodadi, in Latitude 41.47.08 Longitude 140. 45. 37 E.
Note. As there is much difference in the Longitude of these places as given by different navigators, not two of whom agree, any ship with good Chronometers making a short run from Hongkong to or between any of these points, would confer a great benefit on navi- gation, by accurately measuring the Meridian distances, and trans- mitting them to the Hydrographer.
JOHN RICHARDS,
Master Commanding II. M. Schooner “Saracen.” True Copies,
W. WOODGATE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that the Rents due for the current Half-year are payable on and after the 25th instant.
By Order,
R. RIENAECKER, Colonial Treasurer. Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th December, 1855.
In forgy weather, a vessel may feel her way into the harbour by | No. 6. Longitude.
he lead, by keeping along the North side of the bay. The North 140.17.30 Enk off the town is very steep, and requires great care in ap- 139.51.38oaching,
140.22.45 140, 8.00 140.27.10
140.34.45
140.14.30 140.44. 9 140.45.37 140.56,20 140.59.50 141.12.30
gar.
20.
Distance. W. 234 miles.
W. 181 W. 16 E. 8 W.231 W. 101 E. 16
22
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E. 301
"
E. 30
E. 9
"
W. 17
W. 5
E. 12
E. 12
E. 17
W. 113
39
H. W., F., and Change, 5 hours; Rise, 3.5.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Extracts from a Despatch received by His Excellency The Governor from One of Her Majesty's Proceeding from Hakodadi to the Westward against S. W. winds, Principal Secretaries of State, are published for general
Straits of Sangar.
eep well inside Cape Tsjuka; and if unable to get round that point, chor with the stream or kedge about two miles to the Eastward, tting under weigh again when the next Western tide makes. hould the wind be very light, one tide may not clear you of the rait; in this case it will be better to wait a tide to the Eastward of ape Nadiejda, and take the whole of the following one to clear bu of the strait, than run any risk of being swept into the strait tain by the current. Vessels passing through the strait, particu- ir to the Westward, ought to have a good kedge and 150 fms. of wser ready for immediate use, and must hug the land closely.
JOHN RICHARDS,
Master Commanding H. M. Schooner " Saracen.”
SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR ASSES' EARS ISLANDS
AND PALLAS ROCKS.
The Asses Ears may be described as two small islands extending E. and S.W. nearly 4 miles, but not more than a mile in extent LW. and S.E.
The N.E. island is nearly 13 mile long, N.E. and S. W., by of mile wide; it is elevated 600 feet, and nearly level at the top, with
information:
"I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 82 of the 14th June "last, transmitting a Correspondence which had taken place between yourself and the Bishop of Victoria, on the subject of the Procla- "mation of a Day of general Fast and Humiliation.
"I approve of the conduct which you pursued in refusing, without "Instructions from Her Majesty's Government, to proclaim a Public "Fast.'
"The Proclamation of a Fast
*
*
*
*
"is an act which, by Law, is reserved to the Sovereign of this
country as Head of the Church of England;” *
*
*
"and as a Fast for the Members of the Church of England cannot "be ordered except by the authority of the Queen in Council, no "Governor of a Colony can properly exercise an authority which is "not exercised by the Sovereign except by Order in Council."
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 8th January, 1856.
" iffy precipitous sides, excepting to the Southward, where there
pears to be some shelter for fishing-junks, as several were observed | No. 7.
"9
auchor.
E. 27 S. W. island is less than a half the size of the N.E. one, but
W. 91
E. 21
E. 88
W. 141 E. 19
E. 251
W. 25
W. 27
W. 38
W. 251 W. 151
feet higher, and very craggy. Its remarkable peak most bbably suggested the name of the group to its first discoverers.. "The intermediate small islands and rocks are high and cliffy, the
ter partaking generally of the sugar-loaf form.
The only "outlying" rocks noticed, extend due South from the ≫uthern island for about one-third of a mile, and may be almost "sidered part of the main group.
"The approach from the Northward is perfectly clear. "Between the Asses' Ears and the Pallas Rocks, the ground seems
tty even, and the general depth is 81 farthoms.
nade the Peak of the Southern Asses' Ears to be in Latitude 200 N. Longitude 128.25.00. E.
ADI.
The Pallas Rocks are three in number; two lie close together, and arly the same N.E. 14 cable from the largest, which is also the South Western
the group. ity and safety The largest does not exceed a third of a cable in diameter, and is of the, Straitsont 60 feet high; the other two are about one-half that elevation. Nippon and They are steep too; we got soundings at the distance of a mile ☛ Nambu, the south of them in 95 Fathoms sand and shells. ears from the Tife largest rock is in Latitude 32.14.17. N. Longitude 128.13.30 is about fouž; variation 2.58 W. The Peak of South Asses Ear Island bears by mpass 8. 39 E. 151 miles,-North extreme of N.E. island S. 51. -m of the bay 15 miles; the high land immediately above Cape Gotto just in
and excellentht N. 49 E. about 29 miles.
■tory standing t is connected
JOHN RICHARDS, Master Commanding H. M. Schooner “ Saracen.”
Althought we did not survey the Channels inside the Gotto islands. far as our examination went we found them perfectly safe. The
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general in- formation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 9th January, 1856.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending 31st December, 1855, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,..
)....... .$153,049, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding,
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong,
1st January, 1856.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited correspond- ed in Amount with the Terms of the Roval Charter,
6th January, 1856.
R. RIENAECKER. Colonial Treasurer.
of the sun
The Hongkong Göbernment Gazette.
at freshened by a low sandy isthmus ; and, appearing in the distance as an island,
ar and cold
suddenly may be readily recognized.
The town is situated on the North East slope of this promontory, 1 by a dense facing the harbour, and contains about 6,000 inhabitants.
gy weather, Northward
12
!
ad veered to Approaching from the Eastward, after passing Cape Suwo Kubo (named on our chart Cape Blunt,) which is a conspicuous headland miles E. by S. from the town, the junks at anchor in the harbour will be visible over the low isthmus.
For entering the Harbour. earing Cape: Rounding the promontory of Hakodadi and giving it a berth of a tful, shape a mile, to avoid the calms under the high land, steer for the sharp Cape Greig, peak of Komaga daki, bearing about North until the East peak of pe, recollecte Saddle, bearing about N. E. by N., opens to the Westward of the gular to the und knob on the side of the mountain; then haul up to the North- dings to the
ward and Eastward keeping them open until the centre of the sand- ing out pro-bills on the isthmus bears S.E. by E. E. (which may be recognized n the neighby the dark knons upon them.) This will clear a spit which makes ing through
put from the Western point of the town in a N.N.W. direction two- cers, and the
thirds of a mile; then bring the sand-hills a point on the port bow, the middle and stand in until the Western point of the town bears S. W. W., ck weather, when you will have the best berth with 5 or 6 fms. water. If it Cape Tsjuka desirable to get nearer in, haul up a little to the Eastward of pe Tsjuka asouth for the low rocky peak which will be just visible over the be Saraki by doping ridge to the Southward and Eastward of the town.
ressel of moderate draught may approach within a quarter of a mile
■rd, steer for
of Tsuki point, where there is a building-yard for junks. This earing. Doportion of the harbour, however, is generally crowded with vessels t), and after this description; and unless the want of repairs or some other will be able. muse renders a close berth necessary, it is better to remain outside. g this shore! If the Peak or Saddle is obscured by clouds or fog,-after doubling Low Island he promontory, steer N. by E. E. until the sand-hills are brought N.E. current
pon the bearing above given, when proceed as there directed.
A short distance from the tail of the spit is a detached sand-bank a favourableith 3 fms. on it, the outer edge of which is marked by a White
, the winds, considerable r-boy. Between this and the spit there is a narrow channel rith five and six fathoms water. Vessels may pass on either side little when the buoy, but it is most prudent to go to the Northward of it. reigh. Pass Should the wind fail before reaching the harbour, there is a good current, take, pchorage in the outer roads in from 25 to 10 fms.
el,
A
|
|
large one East of the Bonnet Rock is the best; the water is generally much smoother there than in the others; a moderate depth and good anchorage all over it.
The Middle Channel between Jeuni or Yenoi-sima and the Bon-
net is smaller, about 3 miles wide; it was used by our squadron un- der Commodore Elliot in October, and the officers report very favourably of it.
The Western Channel is not so good, from the quantity of foul ground in it; it is more exposed, and the water is much deeper on the Gotto shore than near Kiusiu.
The points I have used as secondary meridians are,— 1st, The South point of Nezuma-sima at Nagasaki, in Latitude 32.43.22 N. Longitude 129.50.36 E.
2d, West side of the island inside Port Hamilton, in Latitude 34.1.23 N. Longitude 127.20.32 E.
3d, Kamida Creek entrance, Hakodadi, in Latitude 41.47.08 Longitude 140. 45. 37 E.
Note. As there is much difference in the Longitude of these places as given by different navigators, not two of whom agree, any ship with good Chronometers making a short run from Hongkong to or between any of these points, would confer a great benefit on navi- gation, by accurately measuring the Meridian distances, and trans- mitting them to the Hydrographer.
JOHN RICHARDS,
Master Commanding II. M. Schooner “Saracen.” True Copies,
W. WOODGATE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that the Rents due for the current Half-year are payable on and after the 25th instant.
By Order,
R. RIENAECKER, Colonial Treasurer. Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th December, 1855.
In forgy weather, a vessel may feel her way into the harbour by | No. 6. Longitude.
he lead, by keeping along the North side of the bay. The North 140.17.30 Enk off the town is very steep, and requires great care in ap- 139.51.38oaching,
140.22.45 140, 8.00 140.27.10
140.34.45
140.14.30 140.44. 9 140.45.37 140.56,20 140.59.50 141.12.30
gar.
20.
Distance. W. 234 miles.
W. 181 W. 16 E. 8 W.231 W. 101 E. 16
22
دو
E. 301
"
E. 30
E. 9
"
W. 17
W. 5
E. 12
E. 12
E. 17
W. 113
39
H. W., F., and Change, 5 hours; Rise, 3.5.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Extracts from a Despatch received by His Excellency The Governor from One of Her Majesty's Proceeding from Hakodadi to the Westward against S. W. winds, Principal Secretaries of State, are published for general
Straits of Sangar.
eep well inside Cape Tsjuka; and if unable to get round that point, chor with the stream or kedge about two miles to the Eastward, tting under weigh again when the next Western tide makes. hould the wind be very light, one tide may not clear you of the rait; in this case it will be better to wait a tide to the Eastward of ape Nadiejda, and take the whole of the following one to clear bu of the strait, than run any risk of being swept into the strait tain by the current. Vessels passing through the strait, particu- ir to the Westward, ought to have a good kedge and 150 fms. of wser ready for immediate use, and must hug the land closely.
JOHN RICHARDS,
Master Commanding H. M. Schooner " Saracen.”
SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR ASSES' EARS ISLANDS
AND PALLAS ROCKS.
The Asses Ears may be described as two small islands extending E. and S.W. nearly 4 miles, but not more than a mile in extent LW. and S.E.
The N.E. island is nearly 13 mile long, N.E. and S. W., by of mile wide; it is elevated 600 feet, and nearly level at the top, with
information:
"I have to acknowledge your Despatch No. 82 of the 14th June "last, transmitting a Correspondence which had taken place between yourself and the Bishop of Victoria, on the subject of the Procla- "mation of a Day of general Fast and Humiliation.
"I approve of the conduct which you pursued in refusing, without "Instructions from Her Majesty's Government, to proclaim a Public "Fast.'
"The Proclamation of a Fast
*
*
*
*
"is an act which, by Law, is reserved to the Sovereign of this
country as Head of the Church of England;” *
*
*
"and as a Fast for the Members of the Church of England cannot "be ordered except by the authority of the Queen in Council, no "Governor of a Colony can properly exercise an authority which is "not exercised by the Sovereign except by Order in Council."
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 8th January, 1856.
" iffy precipitous sides, excepting to the Southward, where there
pears to be some shelter for fishing-junks, as several were observed | No. 7.
"9
auchor.
E. 27 S. W. island is less than a half the size of the N.E. one, but
W. 91
E. 21
E. 88
W. 141 E. 19
E. 251
W. 25
W. 27
W. 38
W. 251 W. 151
feet higher, and very craggy. Its remarkable peak most bbably suggested the name of the group to its first discoverers.. "The intermediate small islands and rocks are high and cliffy, the
ter partaking generally of the sugar-loaf form.
The only "outlying" rocks noticed, extend due South from the ≫uthern island for about one-third of a mile, and may be almost "sidered part of the main group.
"The approach from the Northward is perfectly clear. "Between the Asses' Ears and the Pallas Rocks, the ground seems
tty even, and the general depth is 81 farthoms.
nade the Peak of the Southern Asses' Ears to be in Latitude 200 N. Longitude 128.25.00. E.
ADI.
The Pallas Rocks are three in number; two lie close together, and arly the same N.E. 14 cable from the largest, which is also the South Western
the group. ity and safety The largest does not exceed a third of a cable in diameter, and is of the, Straitsont 60 feet high; the other two are about one-half that elevation. Nippon and They are steep too; we got soundings at the distance of a mile ☛ Nambu, the south of them in 95 Fathoms sand and shells. ears from the Tife largest rock is in Latitude 32.14.17. N. Longitude 128.13.30 is about fouž; variation 2.58 W. The Peak of South Asses Ear Island bears by mpass 8. 39 E. 151 miles,-North extreme of N.E. island S. 51. -m of the bay 15 miles; the high land immediately above Cape Gotto just in
and excellentht N. 49 E. about 29 miles.
■tory standing t is connected
JOHN RICHARDS, Master Commanding H. M. Schooner “ Saracen.”
Althought we did not survey the Channels inside the Gotto islands. far as our examination went we found them perfectly safe. The
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general in- formation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 9th January, 1856.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending 31st December, 1855, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,..
)....... .$153,049, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding,
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong,
1st January, 1856.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited correspond- ed in Amount with the Terms of the Roval Charter,
6th January, 1856.
R. RIENAECKER. Colonial Treasurer.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No. S.
GOVERNMENT
NOTIFICATION.
SLE
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG DURING THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1855.
REVENUE
EXPENDITURE.
LAND REVENUE, RENT, exclusive of Lands, LICENSES :-
Spirit Dealers, Pawnbrokers, Auctioneers, Salt Brokers, Stone Quarriers,
***
...
...
Billiard Tables,
Opium Retailers,
The following Return of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Colony of Hongkong for the Year 1855, an Comparative Table for the Two Years last past, are published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th January, 1856.
Colonial Secretary.
W. T. MERCER,
...
•
£
8.
*
d.
...
...
27,634 16
5
ESTABLISHMENTS :—
2,676
Governor,.
Colonial Secretary,
...
£2,512 | 10 802
7
218 15
...
£4.782.6
329 3
148
19
31
...
2,558 102 18
548
AAON A
Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,... Surveyor General, Registrar General,
..
Harbour Master,
...
4
Marriage Registrar,' Emigration Officer,
6,703 17
5
Police-rate Collectors, Judicial,
...
97 3,820
3 0
3,917
دن
3
61
Ecclesiastical,
Medical,
Do. for Hospital,
Boarding-house Keepers,
TAXES.-POLICE ASSESSMENT :—
...
Balance on the Year ended 31st December, 1854,
On Account of 1855,
...
...
FINES, FEES, and FORFEITURES of Court :-
From the Supreme Court,
»
FINES.
"
FEES.
n
Chief Magistrate and Court of Petty Sessions,
Marine Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, Sheriff, ...
One of the Justices of the Peace,
From the Supreme Court,
22
...
Chief Magistrate and Court of Petty Sessions,
23
£212 10
1,004 16
71
23
10
59 3
7
4 3
4
7
10
0
1,311
4
726
3 7
198
4
924 12 11
:
159
14
3
FORFEITURES, from the Superintendent of Police,
FEES OF OFFICES :--
On Marriage Licenses,
...
...
...
..
Official Signatures and Seal of the Colony,... Registration of Boats and Hawkers,
"9
Burials,
""
"
Deed Registry,
...
"Sailing Letters and Passes,
,, Shipping Seamen,
Colonial Register,...
» Survey,..
...
...
...
...
...
→
...
...
...
...
7 10
205
195
8
1,373
190 6 10
1,049 11 179
225
SALE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY,
REIMBURSEMENTS IN AID OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY Government, MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS,
...
SPECIAL RECEIPTS, ..
TOTAL,
...
Victoria, Hongkong, January the 7th, 1856.
***
:
Educational,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Police and Gaols, viz :—
Chief Magistrate and Establishment,... ́ Sheriff,
do.,
...
Superintendent of Police and Establishment,
...
...
...
***
£
8. d.
2,685
94
2,456 12
1,359 13
***
757 9 114
110
13
1,420
365
1
1,327
50 200 123
:
...
13 6,074 736 16
59407879
£200 130
0
330
0
:
137
2
...
£2,205
1,114
269
4,618 19
TOTAL ESTABLISHMENTS,
O∞ SWARO
8
2,395 11
3,425 12 140
2 21-∞
368 11
667
43
18
£47,973 11
PENSIONS, RETIRED ALLOWANCES, and Gratuities, REVENUE SERVICES, exclusive of Establishments, ADMINISTRATION of Justice, do.,
EDUCATION,
POLICE and GAols,
HOSPITALE,
RENT, ..
TRANSPORT,
9
...
CONVEYANCE Of Mails,
WORKS and BUILDINGS,
...
G ROADS, STREETS, and BRIDGES, LAND OF HOUSES PURCHASED, SPECIAL EXPENSES,
do.,
do.
do.,
...
...
TOTAL,...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
:
...
:
:
699
7,938
7 10
£26,073
3 10
...
8,357
12 1,534
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R. RIENAECKER, Colonial Treasurer.
19
-ar 1855, an
CR,
ry.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH JANUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 29.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
"THE HONgkong goVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINE.
No. 2 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Bills of Lading.
[12th January, 1856.]
Title.
Preamble.
Whereas it is expedient that the Provisions of an Act of the Imperial Parliament of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her present Majesty, intituled “An Act to amend the Law relating to Bills of Enactments of Act Lading," should be adopted in this Colony: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the of Parliament, 18 and Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, That the Enactments of the to be in force in the 19 Victoria, Cap. 91, said Act of Parliament, an Abstract of which is hereunto annexed,, shall, from and after the passing of this Colony. Ordinance, be of force in the Colony of Hongkong.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 12th Day of January, 1856.
L D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
JOHN BOWRING..
Abstract of Enactments of Act of Parliament, 18 and 19 Victoria, Cap: 91,-" to amend the Law
relating to Bills of Lading."
1. Every Consignee of Goods named in a Bill of Lading, and every Indorsee of a Bill of Lading to m the Property in the goods therein mentioned shall pass, upon or by reason of such Consignment or sement, shall have transferred to and vested in him all rights of Suit, and be subject to the same Liabilities in respect of such goods, as if the Contract contained in the Bill of Lading had been made with himself.
Rights under Bills
of Lading to vest in Consignee or Indorsee.
Not to affect right
2. Nothing herein contained shall prejudice or affect any right of Stoppage in transitu, or any right to claim Freight against the original Shipper or Owner, or any Liability of the Consignee or Indorsee, by reason of stoppage in transitu, or in consequence of his being such Consignee or Indorsee, or of his receipt of the goods by reason or in or claims for freight. Consequence of such consignment or indorsement.
3. Every Bill of Lading in the hands of a Consignee or Indorsee for valuable consideration representing Bill of Lading in goods to have been shipped on board a vessel, shall be conclusive Evidence of such Shipment as against the hands of Consignee, Master or other person signing the same, notwithstanding that such goods or some part thereof may not &c, conclusive evi-
ye been so shipped, unless such Holder of the Bill of Lading shall have had actual notice at the time of
dence of the shipment receiving the same that the goods had not been in fact laden on board: Provided, that the Master or other Proviso.
as against Master, &c. person so signing may exonerate himself in respect of such misrepresentation, by shewing that it was caused ithout any default on his part, and wholly by the Fraud of the Shipper, or of the Holder, or some person ander whom the Holder claims.
REVENUE. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG DURING THE YEAR ENDING 31ST L EMBER, 1855.
EXPENDITURE.
»
NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
TO SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT
Νο
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
under its CRIMINAL JURISDICTION, will be Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, heid during the present month.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrur.
Court-house, 17th January, 1856.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1842. CAPITAL, Co.'s B6,00,000. DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850.
COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED IN THE FOUR & FIVE PER Cent Loans, in THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS.
MESSRS APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Calcutta.
Agents.
Messrs T. A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Place, London.
"
"
STEPHENS & Joaquim, Singapore,
Jordan & Co., Rangoon,
T. R. Richmond, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penung.
OLICIES on GOODS, FREIGHT, and Treasure, granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
POLIC
World.
Y. J. MURROW.
Agent in China:
Auctioncers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP.
Also,
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
F
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
15th January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
'R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of
the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, lat January, 1856,
IN
In re POON AHONE, deceased. ́OTICE.--All Claims against the above Esta TRATOR, before the 12th day of July, 1856, otherwi must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMINE
they will not be included in the Scheme of Divisio All persons indebted to the said Estate are request to make immediate payment to
MR
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDE Acting Registrur—Official Administrator,
NOTICE.
R JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized
sign our Firm per Procuration.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE
ALVORD & Co.;
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Caf
Canton, 1st January, 1856.
ᏟᎪᎡ Ꭰ .
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPER,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-á Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Of Dollar; each additional Line, Twenty Cents-On half of these charges for each Repetition.
Bongkang
THE
Gourrument
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH JANUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 30.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 9.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Purchasers at the Land Sales Held during the year 1855 are reminded of their obligation, at "their own proper costs and charges, in a good, substantial, and workmanlike manner, to erect, build, and completely finish, fit for on each lot purchased by them; use, one or more good, substantial, and safe brick or stone messuage or tenement and their attention is also called to the necessity of complying with the special Conditions, regarding Roads or otherwise, under which each particular lot was sold.
The Surveyor General is directed to report, at the end of One Year after each Sale, whether these Conditions Lave been complied with, and Purchasers are warned that the Penalties provided for non-compliance will be strictly
euforced.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d January, 1856.
No, 10.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
For general information are published the following Returns, showing the Vessels registered in this Colony otherwise than under the Imperial Acts.
Owners of Vessels described in Return A. are desired to communicate to this Office particulars of their present condition; and Owners and Securities of those shown in Return B. are reminded of Sectious V., IX., X., and XI. of Ordinance No. 4 of 1855, and especially of that provision by which they are required once in every Six Months to produce the Registers of their Vessels to the Harbour Master.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's. Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
-Return of Vessels owned by CHINESE Residents, HOLDERS OF LAND IN THE COLONY, to which, upon additional Security than that required by the Imperial Acts, Certificates of British Registry were granted ex favore, according to the opinion of The Honorable Be Acting Allorney General, and previous to the enactment of the Colonial Registry Ordinance.
Na op Jusnu
DATE OF REGISTRY.
NAME OF VESSEL.
RIG.
TONNAGE.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF MASTER.
REMARKS.
1834
1854.
14 September 20❘ Chaong Loong
Lorcha
15
16
October November 3
19
Good Chance
6713 14970
Achut-kinsoon
Lam-yow
"1
Tylee
78,
11
18
13
Hamilton
"
19
16
Yen Loong
Ship Lorcha
4382
Tam-achoey
70동
n
30
See-chung
"
33130
2
""
23
December
7
Tucklee
15
Cun-yeun-tye
2.7
56,30 65438
97
20
Cheup-sun
"
5130
28
Chun Hing
1855°
1855.
1 January
30 | Quong-sin-on
2 Ty-loong
69 81
Cum-hap-lee
11913 78.35
12
Yow-lee
"
45138
7
16 Quoke-tsop
541%
11] February 2 | Eagle
1397
Tong-chun-kong Mung-tong
to
53
Ab-hing
Achat-kin-shing
Do. Lee-aluk-ke Cheong-ahoy Ah-chuen Phang-achin Yeong-war
Achat-kin-shing
Ching-chee-fan
Kwoke-sheay
Kuok-akwan Lam-yeun Ab-hing James Farr Chun-ahing Leong-akwang Ah-yook Le-chung-sun John Roberts Francis Geard Yeong-war
Ah-kwong
Assoo
Achun
Kok-po-hung
Joze Simao Vieira
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Bongkang
THE
Gourrument
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH JANUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 30.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 9.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Purchasers at the Land Sales Held during the year 1855 are reminded of their obligation, at "their own proper costs and charges, in a good, substantial, and workmanlike manner, to erect, build, and completely finish, fit for on each lot purchased by them; use, one or more good, substantial, and safe brick or stone messuage or tenement and their attention is also called to the necessity of complying with the special Conditions, regarding Roads or otherwise, under which each particular lot was sold.
The Surveyor General is directed to report, at the end of One Year after each Sale, whether these Conditions Lave been complied with, and Purchasers are warned that the Penalties provided for non-compliance will be strictly
euforced.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d January, 1856.
No, 10.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
For general information are published the following Returns, showing the Vessels registered in this Colony otherwise than under the Imperial Acts.
Owners of Vessels described in Return A. are desired to communicate to this Office particulars of their present condition; and Owners and Securities of those shown in Return B. are reminded of Sectious V., IX., X., and XI. of Ordinance No. 4 of 1855, and especially of that provision by which they are required once in every Six Months to produce the Registers of their Vessels to the Harbour Master.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's. Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
-Return of Vessels owned by CHINESE Residents, HOLDERS OF LAND IN THE COLONY, to which, upon additional Security than that required by the Imperial Acts, Certificates of British Registry were granted ex favore, according to the opinion of The Honorable Be Acting Allorney General, and previous to the enactment of the Colonial Registry Ordinance.
Na op Jusnu
DATE OF REGISTRY.
NAME OF VESSEL.
RIG.
TONNAGE.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF MASTER.
REMARKS.
1834
1854.
14 September 20❘ Chaong Loong
Lorcha
15
16
October November 3
19
Good Chance
6713 14970
Achut-kinsoon
Lam-yow
"1
Tylee
78,
11
18
13
Hamilton
"
19
16
Yen Loong
Ship Lorcha
4382
Tam-achoey
70동
n
30
See-chung
"
33130
2
""
23
December
7
Tucklee
15
Cun-yeun-tye
2.7
56,30 65438
97
20
Cheup-sun
"
5130
28
Chun Hing
1855°
1855.
1 January
30 | Quong-sin-on
2 Ty-loong
69 81
Cum-hap-lee
11913 78.35
12
Yow-lee
"
45138
7
16 Quoke-tsop
541%
11] February 2 | Eagle
1397
Tong-chun-kong Mung-tong
to
53
Ab-hing
Achat-kin-shing
Do. Lee-aluk-ke Cheong-ahoy Ah-chuen Phang-achin Yeong-war
Achat-kin-shing
Ching-chee-fan
Kwoke-sheay
Kuok-akwan Lam-yeun Ab-hing James Farr Chun-ahing Leong-akwang Ah-yook Le-chung-sun John Roberts Francis Geard Yeong-war
Ah-kwong
Assoo
Achun
Kok-po-hung
Joze Simao Vieira
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
2
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
B.-Return of SQUARE-RIGGED VESSELS, LORCHAS, &c., registered at the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, under Ordinance No. 4 or 1855, for the Registration of Colonial Vessels.
Cheang-hoong Y. J. Murrow
""
Y. J. Murrow Tung-sing-chew
Y. J. Murrow Tam-achoey
Tong-shin
Angier & Allanson Wong-aping
Quok-chun Leonard Cory Antonio Xavier George Digby Charles Dinno Wm. Furgusson
Antonio Gonsalvez Henry Wm. Wright
Henry Brown John Hartson Clemente Batalha
John Hartson
No. OF RUGI STER.
DATE OF RE-
NAME OF VESSEL.
RIG.
TONNAGE.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF Master.
REMARKS.
GISTRY.
1835
1855 March 23
Rapid
Lorcha
24
Centaur
24
99
Anonyma
26
Dart
"
66138 10418 6 70130 624 61
April
2
Fut-shun
"
9513
Jas. Stephenson F. J. Angier
2 Heong-shan
5813%
**
2
Arrow
13
Endeavour
Lorcha
9
10
11.
"9
May
13
See-tow-po
"
"
13
Cum-sun-lee
Register cancelled
Register cancelled
343%
631'
1
Fy-tee
5513%
99
12
""
7
Madge Wildfire
">
78130
40
13
"
19
Cum-tong-fat
"9
90,238
22
14
22
London
"
108,30
15
22
Tong-hang
6914
"
"9
16
23
Mermaid
714
19
"
17
31
Little Britain
"9
18
June
21 Magnolia
Steamer Lorcha
22136
19
22
Shun-loi
"
7713%
20
21
»
22
99
23
"
24
"
25
26
August 1 Rose
17 Cum-hing
18 Ke-lung-poo-oan
24
New Packet
24 | Kum-foong-lee
September 10 Queen of the West
20 Lintin
Steamer
74
Lorcha
53
""
11811
98
""
168
29
96
""
"J
Ship
311
27
27
Arrow
127
""
"
1
28
October
4
Paddy Bird
90
"
29
8
Thai-shun
165
"
30
December 22
Palermo
61
"
31.
22
Alma and Inkerman
129
"
"
32
"
27 | Attempt
* 601
George Bollwy
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
42*3
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
No. 11.
W. V. Sage W. A. Bowra G. Cameron
Lo-assam
Y. J. Murrow
Quoke-yow
D. R. Caldwell Cheang-alye Sung-agwoon Thomas Roberts Absue
Fong-aming
James Stephenson
Oow-yun-moon John Richi Cheong-aloy
William Harding
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Thomas Redmont Thomas Clements Thomas Smith Wm. Smith Santiago Portez T. B. Blackhead John Ward Charles Johnson Wm. Stadden John Smith James Boyle James P. Barry Thomas Kennedy
James Boyle
Thomas Martinez Joseph Hendrick John Nevin
Notice is hereby given, that the Office of the Assessors of Police Rate is removed from the Central Police Station to the Government Offices, whither all persons requiring to address these Officers are desired to direct their Communications.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 24th January, 1856.
NOTICE.
Next SITTING of the SUPREME COURT
Tunder its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held òn FRIDAY, the 1st day of February, 1856, at 10 o'clock 43.
By Order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1942. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000. Divided into SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACHI.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850.
COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED
THE FOUR & Five per Cent Loans, IN THE NAME of the DIRECTORS, MESSRS APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Calcutta.
Agents.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of MrC. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1856.
IN
MR
Messrs T. A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Place, London.
STEPHENS & JOAQUIM, Singapore,
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon,
"
"9
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay,
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penung.
OLICIES on GooDS, FREIGHT, and TREASURE, granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
POL
World.
Y. J. MURROW. Agent in China.
NOTICE.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of
the Members and Friends of the " MORRISON
T
· EDUCATION SOCIETY," will be held in the LIBRARY, at the COURT HOUSE, on Wednesday, the 18th instant, at 5 o'clock P.M.
Victoria, 21st January, 1856.
.
JAMES LEGGE, Secretary.
NOTICE.
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to sign
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
.DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE
R JAMES McCORMICK is authorized to
sign our Firm per Procuration.
ALVORD & Co. Canton, 12th January, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN,
Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
MR R. P. DE SILVER is this day admittee of
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HACHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterlING. THE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shenghae.
TH
TURNEK & Co.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong, W. A. HARLAnd, M.D. For Canton,-WALT. GEO. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY,
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
FRE
15th January, 1856.
Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.—
the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Twenty Centa-Ong- half of these charges for each Repetition.
2
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
B.-Return of SQUARE-RIGGED VESSELS, LORCHAS, &c., registered at the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, under Ordinance No. 4 or 1855, for the Registration of Colonial Vessels.
Cheang-hoong Y. J. Murrow
""
Y. J. Murrow Tung-sing-chew
Y. J. Murrow Tam-achoey
Tong-shin
Angier & Allanson Wong-aping
Quok-chun Leonard Cory Antonio Xavier George Digby Charles Dinno Wm. Furgusson
Antonio Gonsalvez Henry Wm. Wright
Henry Brown John Hartson Clemente Batalha
John Hartson
No. OF RUGI STER.
DATE OF RE-
NAME OF VESSEL.
RIG.
TONNAGE.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF Master.
REMARKS.
GISTRY.
1835
1855 March 23
Rapid
Lorcha
24
Centaur
24
99
Anonyma
26
Dart
"
66138 10418 6 70130 624 61
April
2
Fut-shun
"
9513
Jas. Stephenson F. J. Angier
2 Heong-shan
5813%
**
2
Arrow
13
Endeavour
Lorcha
9
10
11.
"9
May
13
See-tow-po
"
"
13
Cum-sun-lee
Register cancelled
Register cancelled
343%
631'
1
Fy-tee
5513%
99
12
""
7
Madge Wildfire
">
78130
40
13
"
19
Cum-tong-fat
"9
90,238
22
14
22
London
"
108,30
15
22
Tong-hang
6914
"
"9
16
23
Mermaid
714
19
"
17
31
Little Britain
"9
18
June
21 Magnolia
Steamer Lorcha
22136
19
22
Shun-loi
"
7713%
20
21
»
22
99
23
"
24
"
25
26
August 1 Rose
17 Cum-hing
18 Ke-lung-poo-oan
24
New Packet
24 | Kum-foong-lee
September 10 Queen of the West
20 Lintin
Steamer
74
Lorcha
53
""
11811
98
""
168
29
96
""
"J
Ship
311
27
27
Arrow
127
""
"
1
28
October
4
Paddy Bird
90
"
29
8
Thai-shun
165
"
30
December 22
Palermo
61
"
31.
22
Alma and Inkerman
129
"
"
32
"
27 | Attempt
* 601
George Bollwy
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
42*3
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d January, 1856.
No. 11.
W. V. Sage W. A. Bowra G. Cameron
Lo-assam
Y. J. Murrow
Quoke-yow
D. R. Caldwell Cheang-alye Sung-agwoon Thomas Roberts Absue
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2D FEBRUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 31.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. 3 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to declare certain. Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force in the Colony of Imgkong.
[29th January, 1856.]
Whereas it is expedient that the Provisions of certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament should be dopted in this Colony: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, that the Three Acts of Parliament, the Titles of which are set forth in the Schedule hereunto annexed, shall, from and after the passing of this Ordi- nance, be in force in this Colony, so far as the same are applicable thereto.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of January, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
Schedule of the Three Acts of Parliament to which this Ordinance refers.
6 & 7 Victoria, cap. 83.-" An Act to amend the Law respecting the Duties of Coroners."
9 & 10 Victoria, cap. 24.-" An Act for removing some Defects in the Administration of Criminal Justice."
11 & 12 Victoria, cap. 46.- ." An Act for the Removal of Defects in the Administration of Criminal Justice."
No. 12.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Title.
Preamble.
Three Acts of Par liament enumerated in
Schedule annexed, to be in force in the Colony.
It having been notified in the London Gazette of August 17th, 1855, that "the Chinese Passengers' Act 1855 Las received the Royal Assent, His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication of the same for general information.
This Act will therefore be enforced from this date, and the Emigration Officer has been instructed accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
ANNO DECIMO OCTAVO & DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
CAP. CIV.
An Act for the Regulation of Chinese Passenger Ships.
[14th August, 1855.]
Whereas Abuses have occurred in conveying Emigrants from Ports in the Chinese Seas: And whereas it is expe dent to prevent such Abuses: Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Content of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the Authority of the same, as follows:
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Bongkong
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Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2D FEBRUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 31.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. 3 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to declare certain. Acts of the Imperial Parliament to be in force in the Colony of Imgkong.
[29th January, 1856.]
Whereas it is expedient that the Provisions of certain Acts of the Imperial Parliament should be dopted in this Colony: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, that the Three Acts of Parliament, the Titles of which are set forth in the Schedule hereunto annexed, shall, from and after the passing of this Ordi- nance, be in force in this Colony, so far as the same are applicable thereto.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of January, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
Schedule of the Three Acts of Parliament to which this Ordinance refers.
6 & 7 Victoria, cap. 83.-" An Act to amend the Law respecting the Duties of Coroners."
9 & 10 Victoria, cap. 24.-" An Act for removing some Defects in the Administration of Criminal Justice."
11 & 12 Victoria, cap. 46.- ." An Act for the Removal of Defects in the Administration of Criminal Justice."
No. 12.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Title.
Preamble.
Three Acts of Par liament enumerated in
Schedule annexed, to be in force in the Colony.
It having been notified in the London Gazette of August 17th, 1855, that "the Chinese Passengers' Act 1855 Las received the Royal Assent, His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication of the same for general information.
This Act will therefore be enforced from this date, and the Emigration Officer has been instructed accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th January, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
ANNO DECIMO OCTAVO & DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
CAP. CIV.
An Act for the Regulation of Chinese Passenger Ships.
[14th August, 1855.]
Whereas Abuses have occurred in conveying Emigrants from Ports in the Chinese Seas: And whereas it is expe dent to prevent such Abuses: Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice and Content of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the Authority of the same, as follows:
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Definition of certain
Terms hercin
tiened.
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XVI. Thi
I. In the Construction of this Act, the Term "Chinese Passenger Ship" shall include every Ship carrying fro oficially transı ollicially transı men-any Port in Hong Kong, and every British Ship carrying from any Port in China or within One hundred Miles
** aforesaid sha the Coast thereof, more than Twenty Passengers, being Natives of Asia; the Word "Colony," shall include all H written Declar Majesty's Possessions abroad not being under the Government of the East India Company; the Word "Governo shall signify the Person for the Time being lawfully administering the Government of such Colony; the Te Act, 1855."
Legistature of Hong Kong" shall signify the Governor and Legislative Council or other Legislative Authority oft XVII. Th same for the Time being; the Word" Ship" shall include all Sea-going Vessels; the Terms "Commander" a vernor thereof, "Master" of any Ship shall include any Person for the Time being in command or charge of the same; the Ter Emigration Officer" shall include every Person lawfully acting as Emigration Officer, Immigration Agent Protector of Emigrants, and every Person authorized by the Governor of any British Colony to carry out Provisions of this Act; and the Term British Consul" shall include every Person lawfully exercising Consu Note.-The wi Authority on behalf of Her Majesty in any Foreign Port.
Governor of Hong-
Passeng
II. No En
Ship, and the I
Legislature of Hong- II. It shall be lawful for the Legislature of Hong Kong, by any Ordinance to be by them enacted for that P
to a Fin Kong to make Regula- pose, to make Regulations respecting Chinese Passenger Ships, and, in the Case of British Ships, respecting i
I. No Chi thons respecting Pas- Treatment of the Passengers therein while at Sea; and until such Enactment, the Regulations contained in Sched tion without a senger Ships, &c.
(A.) to this Act annexed shall be in force: Provided always, that no such Ordinance shall come into operation u Chinese Passen Her Majesty's Confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed in Hong Kong by the Governor thereof.
III. It shall be lawful for the Governor of Hong Kong to declare, by Proclamation, for the Purposes of this 4 Seven Days aft kong to declare Length and of the said Regulations, what shall be deemed to be the Duration of the Voyage of any Chinese Passenger Sh Day of Sailing. of Voyages.
and by such Proclamation to alter the Scales of Dietary, Medicines, and Medical Comforts contained in the afores III. After Schedule (4.) No Chinese Pas- IV. No Chinese Passenger Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea on any Voyage of more than Seven Di refusing to allo senger Ship to clear Duration until the Master thereof shall have received from an Emigration Officer a Copy of the aforesaid Regulatio IV. The E out on Voyage of and a Certificate in the Form contained in Schedule B. to this Act annexed, or in such other Form as may be p Seven scribed by the said Legislature, which Copy and Certificate, with any Documents to be attached thereto (herein-a Days without Emigra designated as Emigration Papers,) shall be signed by the said Emigration Officer, nor until the Master shall, w tion Officer's Certifi- cate and Copy of Regu-
Two sufficient Sureties, to be approved by the said Emigration Officer, have entered into a joint and several Bond lations, nor until Bond the Sum of One thousand Pounds to Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, in the Form contained in Schedule be given to Crown. to this Act annexed, or in such other Form as shall be prescribed by the said Legislature.
Penalty of Bond, V. The said penal Sum of One thousand Pounds shall be due and recoverable notwithstanding any Penalty
Forfeiture imposed by this Act or by the aforesaid Regulations, and whether such Penalties or Forfeitures shall been sued for and recovered or not.
more
when recoverable.
Commander of Ships
VI. It shall be lawful for the Commander of any of Her Majesty's Ships of War, or for any Emigration Off of War, &c., may Custom House Officer, or British Consul, to enter and search any Chinese Passenger Ship (being a British Ve search Ships, or re- or within British Jurisdiction) so long as such Ship shall have any Passengers on board, and for Forty-eight He quire Production of afterwards, and in case such Ship shall be engaged on a Voyage of more than Seven Days' Duration, to require! l'apers.
Penalty for Neglect to comply with Regula-
tions, &c.
Ship to be forfeited
Production of the Emigration Papers of such Ship, and to examine all Persons on board of the same, in orde ascertain whether the Provisions of this Act and of the Regulations aforesaid have been complied with; and Person who refuses to allow, attempts to avoid, or obstructs any such Entry, Search, or Examination, or knowingly misleads or deceives any Person lawfully making any such Search or Examination, or who, being Master of the Ship or having the Emigration Papers in his Custody, fails to produce the same when require aforesaid, shall be deemed guilty of a Misdemeanor,
VII. In case of any Neglect or Refusal to comply with any of the Provisions of this Act or any of the Regi tions aforesaid, or to perform any Stipulation in any of the Contracts made with the Passengers, the Master of Ship, and any other Person who may have been guilty of or have aided or ́abetted such Neglect or Refusal, each be deemed for each Offence guilty of a Misdemeanor.
VIII. If any Chinese Passenger Ship clears out or proceeds to Sea on any Voyage exceeding Seven Day for clearing without Duration without such Emigration Papers as aforesaid, or if the Emigration Papers of any Chinese Passenger Emigration Papers, or for Forgery of such are forged or fraudulently altered, such Ship shall, if she is a British Ship, or if, not being a British Ship, Papers.
Offence is committed and the Ship is seized in Her Majesty's Dominions or in the Territories of the East L Company, be forfeited to Her Majesty.
Penalties in addition to Forfeiture.
Mode of enforcing Forfeiture.
IX. Every Person who commits or aids or abets in committing any Act or Default by which any Chi Passenger Ship may become liable to Forfeiture shall be liable to a Penalty not exceeding One hundred Pound
each Offence.
X. It shall be lawful for any Commissioned Officer on Full Pay in the Military or Naval Service of Majesty, or any British Officer of Customs, or any British Consul, to seize and detain any Ship which has be subject to Forfeiture as aforesaid, and bring her for Adjudication before the High Court of Admiralty in Englar Ireland, or any Court having Admiralty Jurisdiction in Her Majesty's Dominions or in the Territories of the India Company, and such Court may thereupon make such Order in the Case as it thinks fit, and may awarde Portion of the Proceeds of the Sale of any forfeited Ship as it thinks right to the Officer bringing in the sam Adjudication, or to any Persons damaged by the Act or Default which has rendered the Ship liable to Forfeiture XI. No such Officer as aforesaid shall be responsible, either civilly or criminally, to any Person whomso any Seizure made on in respect of the Seizure or Detention of any Ship that has been seized or detained by him in pursuance of Provisions herein contained, notwithstanding that such Ship is not brought in for Adjudication, or, if so brough is declared not to be liable to Forfeiture, if it is shown to the Satisfaction of the Judge or Court before whom Trial relating to such Ship or such Seizure or Detention is held that there are reasonable Grounds for such Se or Detention; but if no such Grounds are shown, such Judge or Court may award Payment of Costs and Dar to any Party aggrieved, and make such other Order in the Premises as he or it thinks just.
Officer not liable for
reasonable Grounds.
Fine may be substi- tuted for Forfeiture.
Mode of Procedure in Criminal Cases.
Application of Pen-
alties.
proce
XII. It shall be lawful for the Court before which any Ship liable to Forfeiture under this Act is against to impose such a pecuniary Penalty as to the same Court shall seem fit, in lieu of condemning the Ship in such Case to cause the Ship to be detained until the Penalty is paid, and to cause any Penalty so imposed ( applied in the same Manner in which the Proceeds of the said Ship, if condemned and sold by Order of the Q would have been applicable.
XIII. All Misdemeanors and other Criminal Offences punishable under this Act shall be dealt with, tried judged of in the same Manner as Misdemeanors and other Offences punishable under the Merchant Shipping 1854, and all the Rules of Law, Practice, or Evidence applicable to the last-mentioned Misdemeanors and Of shall be applicable to Misdemeanors and other Offences under this Act.
XIV. Any Court, Justice, or Magistrate imposing any Penalty under this Act for which no specific Applit is herein provided may, if it or he thinks fit, direct the whole or any Part thereof to be applied in compensating person for any Wrong or Damage which he may have sustained by the Act or Default in respect of which such Pe is imposed, or in or towards Payment of the Expenses of the Proceedings; and, subject to such Directions or sp Application as aforesaid, all Penalties recovered in the United Kingdom shall be paid into the Receipt of Her Maj Exchequer in such Manner as the Treasury may direct, and shall be carried to and form Part of the Consol Fund of the United Kingdom; and all Penalties recovered in any British Possession shall be paid over into the Treasury of such Possession, and form Part of the Public Revenue thereof.
Written Declarations XV, In any legal Proceeding taken under this Act or in respect of the Bond herein-before vequired, any of Cominanders, &c., ment purporting to be the written Declaration of any British Consul, or of the Commander of any of Her Maj primâ facie Evidence. Ships of War, or to be a Copy of the Proceedings of any Court of Justice, shall, without any Proof of 'Signatu received in Evidence, in case it shall appear that such Copy or Declaration, if produced in the United Kingdor
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Calomel, Blue Pill, Rhubarb Powde
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Magnesia, Chloride of Lime Epsom Salts,
Tartar Emetic, Quinine, Antimonial Powe
Extract of Coloc Carbonate of Au Assafoetida,
Camphor,
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1 One Ounce Gla
1 Pestle and Mor 1 Set of Weights
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I Silver Catheter V. The Mas Seven Days' Dur: According to the a Passengers, in res not ill-use the Pa issue Medicines an as may be mentio shall
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officially transmitted to One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, or, if produced in any Colony, was Ship carrying fro: officially transmitted to the Governor thereof: Provided always, that no Person making such written Declaration ne hundred Miles ( as aforesaid shall be capable of receiving a Share of any Penalty or Forfeiture which shall be procured by such hall include all H written Declaration.
"Chinese Passengers Word "Governor
XVI. This Act may be cited for any Purpose whatever. under the Name of the Colony; the Ter Act, 1855."
XVII. This Act shall come into operation as soon as it shall have been proclaimed in Hong Kong by the Go- vernor thereof, or if not so proclaimed, “on the First Day of January next ensuing.
ive Authority of th "Commander” a
nigration Agent
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SCHEDULE (4.)
Regulations respecting Chinese Passenger Ships.
exercising Consul Ne.—The wilful and fraudulent Breach of any of these Regulations by the Person in charge of any Chinese Passenger Ship is punishable by Forfeiture of the Ship, and every Person concerned in such Breach is liable to a Fine of One hundred Pounds for cach Offence.
Ships, respecting ti
I. No Chinese Passenger Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea on any Voyage of more than Seven Days' Dura-
■ntained in Schedɛtion without a Certificate from an Emigration Officer; and such Certificate shall be in the Form provided by the into operation un Chinese Passenger Act, 1855.
or thereof.
II. No Emigration Officer shall be bound to give such Certificate in respect of any Chinese Passenger Ship till Purposes of this A Seven Days after receiving Notice that the Ship is to carry Passengers, and of her Destination, and of her proposed ese Passenger Sh Day of Sailing, nor unless there are on board a Surgeon and Interpreter approved by such Emigration Officer.
III. After receiving such Notice, the Emigration Officer shall be at liberty at all Times to enter and inspect the Ship, and the Fittings, Provisions, and Stores therein, and any Person impeding him in such Entry or Inspection, or refusing to allow of the same, shall be liable to a Fine of not more than One hundred Pounds for each Offence.
IV. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate unless he shall be satisfied,—
ined in the afores
re than Seven Da foresaid Regulatio Form as may be på thereto (herein-af
e Master shall, wi and several Bond Lined in Schedule
■ding any Penalty "orfeitures shall ha
Emigration Offic eing a British Ves r Forty-eight Ho ration, to require & he same, in order plied with; and a Examination, or w n, or who, being me when required
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which
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1. That the Ship is sea-worthy, and properly manned, equipped, fitted, and ventilated; and has not on board any Cargo likely, from its Quality, Quantity, or Mode of Stowage, to prejudice the Health or Safety of the Passengers:
2. That the Space appropriated to the Passengers in the 'Tween Decks contains at the least Twelve Super- ficial and Seventy-two Cubical Feet of Space for every Adult on board; that is to say, for every Passenger above Twelve Years of Age, and for every Two Passengers between the Ages of One Year aud Twelve Years: 3. That a Space of Five Superficial Feet per Adult is left clear on the Upper Deck for the Use of the Passengers;
4. That Provisions, Fuel, and Water have been placed on board of good Quality, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the Passengers on board during the declared Duration of the intended Voyage, according to the following Scale:
Rice,
Salted Provisions.-
Pork and Fish; or
Wholly Pork; or
Pork, Beef, and ₫ Fish
Salted Vegetable or Pickles
Water
Firewood
Tea
Calomel, Blue Pill,
DIETARY SCALE.
1 per diem.
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do.
19
# do.
Imperial Quarts 3
do.
Ib 2
do.
oz.
do.
5. That Medicines and Medical Comforts have been placed on board according to the following Scale:
Scale of MEDICINES and Medical Comforts:
For every 100 Passengers, and in like Proportion for any greater or less Number.
Rhubarb Powder, Compound Jalap Powder, Ipecacuanba Powder,
Opium, Dover's Powder, Magnesia, Epsom Salts.
Chloride of Lime, Tartar Emetic, Quinine,
Antimonial Powder,
Extract of Colocynth, Compound, Carbonate of Ammonia, Assafœtida,
Camphor, Camphorated Liniment,
Catechu, Prepared Chalk, Tincture of Opium, Terpentine,
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3 oz.
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2
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2
12
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Gib
20
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Senna Leaves, Blistering Plaister, Sulphur Sublimed
Sulphur Ointment, Linseed Flour, Country Soap,
Castor Oil,
Oil of Peppermint,
Adhesive Plaister, spread,
Simple Ointment,
4 Drams.
2 0%.
Ringworm Ointment,
Jeremie's Opiate, .
Aromatic Spirits of Hartshorn, Cholera Pills in Phial,
Cubebs Powder,
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1
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Sweet Spirits of Nitre,
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62
2
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8
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16
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Copaiba,
Sulphate of Copper,
Sulphate of Zinc,
Lunar Caustic,
Lime Juice,
Rum or Brandy,
INSTRUMENTS, &c.
1 Set of Amputating and other Surgical Instruments
(if there be any Person on board competent to use them).
1 One Ounce Glass Measure.
1 Minim Glass Measure.
1 Pestle and Mortar (Wedgewood).
1 Set of Weights and Scales (Grains in box).
1 Set of common Splints.
Set of Bleeding Lancets.
1 Silver Catheter.
| | Spatula.
1 Dressing Scissors.
1 Infusion Box.
1 Quire of Country Paper.
1 Penknife.
2 Metal Bed Pans.
2 Trusses for Hernia, Right and Left.
2 Small Syringes.
4 Ounces prepared Lint.
2 Pieces Cloth for Bandages.
8 oz. 8
16
12
99
39
4 lb
24 oz.
6 Bottles.
2 oz. 2 Yards.
16 oz.
16
2 oz. Phial.
4
12 Drams.
4 lb
16 oz.
16
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4 Drams.
36 Quarts.
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Short Title.
Commencement of
Act.
V. The Master of any Chinese Passenger Ship being a British Ship and proceeding on a Voyage of more than Receipt of Hier Maibeven Days' Duration shall, during the whole of the intended Voyage, make Issues of Provisions, Fuel, and Water, aid over into the Paccording to the aforesaid Dietary Scale, and shall not make any Alteration, except for the manifest Advantage of the
art of the Consond
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of any of Her Maje
Proof of Signature United Kingdom,
Passengers, in respect of the Space allotted to them as aforesaid, or in respect of the Means of Ventilation, and shall not ill-use the Passengers, or require them (except in case of Necessity) to help in working the Vessel; and shall issue Medicines and Medical Comforts, as shall be requisite, to the best of his Judgment, and shall, call at such Ports as may be mentioned in the Emigration Officer's Clearing Certificate for fresh Water and other Necessaries; and shall carry them without unnecessary Delay to the Destination to which they have contracted to proceed.
4
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
VI. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate until he shall have mustered the Passengers, and have ascertained to the best of his Power that they understand whither they are going, and comprehend the Nature of any Contracts of Service which they have made; he shall also take care that a Copy of the Form of such Contracts, or an Abstract of their Substance, signed by himself, is appended to the said Certificate: If any of the Passengers are in bad Health, or insufficiently provided with Clothing, or if the Contracts are unfair, or if there is Reason to suspect that Fraud or Violence have been practised in their Collection or Embarkation, he may detain the Ship, and, if he shall think fit, may order all or any of the Passengers to be re-landed.
schedule (B.)
Emigration Officer's Certificate. &c. I hereby authorize the Chinese Passenger Ship
in
to proceed to Sea for the Port of ; and I certify that the said Ship can legally carry
Adults, and that there are on board Passengers, making in all
Adults, viz.,
Men,
Women,
Male Children, and
Female Children, such Children being between the Ages of One and Twelve Years; that the Space set apart and to be kept clear for the Use of such Emigrants is as follows:-On the Upper Deck, Superficial Feet, being [here describe the Space], and in the Between Decks
Superficial Feet, being [here describe the Space]; that the Ship is properly manned and fitted, and that the Means of ventilating the Part of the Between Decks appropriated to Passengers are as follows, [here describe the Means of Ventilation]; that the Ship is furnished with a proper Quantity of good Provisions, Fuel, and Water for
Days' Issues to the Passengers according to the *aunexed Dietary Scale, and with a proper Quantity of Medicines, Instruments, and Medical Comforts according to the annexed Scale of Medical Necessaries; that I have inspected the Contracts between the Emigrants and their intended Employers (the Terms of which are annexed to this Certificate), and consider them reasonable; that no Fraud appears to have been practised in collecting the Emigrants; and that there are on board a Surgeon +[and Interpreter] approved by me, and designated [respectively
and]
[The Master of the Ship is to put into
for Water and fresh Vegetables.]
(Signed)
Dated this
Day of
and
18
Emigration Officer.
* These Scales must be those prescribed by the Regulations in Schedule A.
In case the Ship has been authorized to proceed without an Interpreter, omit the Part between Brackets, and add “and that the Ship has been authorized to proceed without an Intrepreter."
The Part between Brackets is to be inserted or not, as may be required.
SCHEDULE (C.)
Form of Bond to be given by the Masters of Chinese Passenger Ships.
Know all Men by these Presents, That we are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, in the Sum of One thousands Pounds of good and lawful Money of Great Britain, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lady the Queen, Her Heirs and Successors; to which Payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and every of us, jointly and severally, for and in the whole, our Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and every of them, firmly by these
Presents.
Dated this
Day of
18
Sealed with our Seals.
Whereas hy the Chinese Passenger Act, 1855, it is enacted, that before any Chinese Passenger Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea on a Voyage of more than Seven Days' computed Duration, the Master thereof shall, with Two sufficient Sureties to be approved by an Emigration Officer, enter into a Bond to Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, in the Sum of One thousand Pounds.
Now the Condition of this Obligation is this, that if (in respect of the Ship
whereof
is Master) all and every of the Requirements of the said Chinese Passenger Act, and of the Regulations contained in Schedule (4.) to the said Act annexed, or enacted by the Legislature of Hongkong, shall be well and truly observed and performed [*in like Manner as the same ought to be observed and performed in case the said Ship were a British Ship, and the said
& British Subject], then this Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Effect.
Signed, sealed, and delivered by the above-bounden
and
in the Presence of
* This Clause to be inserted only in the Case of a Foreign Chinese Passenger Ship.
[L.S.]
No. 14.
Bata Ceylo Madr Bom! Maur Cape
West
Great
Siam,
THOMAS General of E
Colonial
No. 15.
'It is her Excellency nance No. 6. Chief Justice the Supreme cated and det
Colonial
No. 16.
His Exc ANSTEY, Esq Majesty's Go
The Hor
No. 13.
JOHN BOWRING.
PROCLAMATION.
66
Colonial
POST-OFI E following Lordship TH
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Cold 20th November 11 of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and C formation, viz :-
By the provisi Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
the 10th Instant,
64
Whereas by an Act of the Imperial Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland passed in this the Eighteenth a Postage, will henc Nineteenth Years of Her Majesty's Reign, entitled An Act for the Regulation of Chinese Passenger Ships, under Newspaper, wheth third clause thereof it is enacted, that "it shall be lawful for the Governor of Hongkong to declare by Proclamat forwarded by the France, from Hong "for the purposes
of this Act, what shall be deemed to be the duration of the Voyage of any Chinese Passenger Ship: Kingdom. Now therefore I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Governor as aforesaid, by this my Proclamation issued for that purpo do dec'are that the following shall be the Rule of Computation by which the Length of the Voyage of any Ship car ing Chinese Passengers from Hongkong to the several Places hereinafter mentioned shall be computed, for
of the Act above referred to; that is to say :- purposes
Passage from Hongkong to the undermentioned Places for Ships propelled by Sails.
IN THE MONTHS
October to March. | April to Septembe
(both inclusive.)
California or West Coast of America, North of the Equator,
100 days.
75 days.
120
120
West Coast of America South of the Equator,
"
"
75
56
"
"
Sandwich Islands,
Sydney, Melbourne, or South Australia,
New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Feejee Islands, Tahiti, Society or Friendly Islands,
100
100
"
60 "
"
45
60
Western Australia,
65
"
n
Vin Diemen's Land,
75
90
"
New Zealand,
Manila,
Singapore,
20 铃
20 n
80882*
Upon Newspa Marseilles, Postage Kingdom as heretof "I have to de future collect in a upon all Newspa Kingdom, and tran any other route tha
Post-office, Hong 31st January, 1
R R. P. DE
M'
Partner in o
the NEW YORK B
Hongkong, 1st J
4
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
VI. The Emigration Officer shall not give his Certificate until he shall have mustered the Passengers, and have ascertained to the best of his Power that they understand whither they are going, and comprehend the Nature of any Contracts of Service which they have made; he shall also take care that a Copy of the Form of such Contracts, or an Abstract of their Substance, signed by himself, is appended to the said Certificate: If any of the Passengers are in bad Health, or insufficiently provided with Clothing, or if the Contracts are unfair, or if there is Reason to suspect that Fraud or Violence have been practised in their Collection or Embarkation, he may detain the Ship, and, if he shall think fit, may order all or any of the Passengers to be re-landed.
schedule (B.)
Emigration Officer's Certificate. &c. I hereby authorize the Chinese Passenger Ship
in
to proceed to Sea for the Port of ; and I certify that the said Ship can legally carry
Adults, and that there are on board Passengers, making in all
Adults, viz.,
Men,
Women,
Male Children, and
Female Children, such Children being between the Ages of One and Twelve Years; that the Space set apart and to be kept clear for the Use of such Emigrants is as follows:-On the Upper Deck, Superficial Feet, being [here describe the Space], and in the Between Decks
Superficial Feet, being [here describe the Space]; that the Ship is properly manned and fitted, and that the Means of ventilating the Part of the Between Decks appropriated to Passengers are as follows, [here describe the Means of Ventilation]; that the Ship is furnished with a proper Quantity of good Provisions, Fuel, and Water for
Days' Issues to the Passengers according to the *aunexed Dietary Scale, and with a proper Quantity of Medicines, Instruments, and Medical Comforts according to the annexed Scale of Medical Necessaries; that I have inspected the Contracts between the Emigrants and their intended Employers (the Terms of which are annexed to this Certificate), and consider them reasonable; that no Fraud appears to have been practised in collecting the Emigrants; and that there are on board a Surgeon +[and Interpreter] approved by me, and designated [respectively
and]
[The Master of the Ship is to put into
for Water and fresh Vegetables.]
(Signed)
Dated this
Day of
and
18
Emigration Officer.
* These Scales must be those prescribed by the Regulations in Schedule A.
In case the Ship has been authorized to proceed without an Interpreter, omit the Part between Brackets, and add “and that the Ship has been authorized to proceed without an Intrepreter."
The Part between Brackets is to be inserted or not, as may be required.
SCHEDULE (C.)
Form of Bond to be given by the Masters of Chinese Passenger Ships.
Know all Men by these Presents, That we are held and firmly bound unto our Sovereign Lady Queen Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, in the Sum of One thousands Pounds of good and lawful Money of Great Britain, to be paid to our said Sovereign Lady the Queen, Her Heirs and Successors; to which Payment, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and every of us, jointly and severally, for and in the whole, our Heirs, Executors, Administrators, and every of them, firmly by these
Presents.
Dated this
Day of
18
Sealed with our Seals.
Whereas hy the Chinese Passenger Act, 1855, it is enacted, that before any Chinese Passenger Ship shall clear out or proceed to Sea on a Voyage of more than Seven Days' computed Duration, the Master thereof shall, with Two sufficient Sureties to be approved by an Emigration Officer, enter into a Bond to Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, in the Sum of One thousand Pounds.
Now the Condition of this Obligation is this, that if (in respect of the Ship
whereof
is Master) all and every of the Requirements of the said Chinese Passenger Act, and of the Regulations contained in Schedule (4.) to the said Act annexed, or enacted by the Legislature of Hongkong, shall be well and truly observed and performed [*in like Manner as the same ought to be observed and performed in case the said Ship were a British Ship, and the said
& British Subject], then this Obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full Force and Effect.
Signed, sealed, and delivered by the above-bounden
and
in the Presence of
* This Clause to be inserted only in the Case of a Foreign Chinese Passenger Ship.
[L.S.]
No. 14.
Bata Ceylo Madr Bom! Maur Cape
West
Great
Siam,
THOMAS General of E
Colonial
No. 15.
'It is her Excellency nance No. 6. Chief Justice the Supreme cated and det
Colonial
No. 16.
His Exc ANSTEY, Esq Majesty's Go
The Hor
No. 13.
JOHN BOWRING.
PROCLAMATION.
66
Colonial
POST-OFI E following Lordship TH
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Cold 20th November 11 of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and C formation, viz :-
By the provisi Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
the 10th Instant,
64
Whereas by an Act of the Imperial Parliament of Great Britain and Ireland passed in this the Eighteenth a Postage, will henc Nineteenth Years of Her Majesty's Reign, entitled An Act for the Regulation of Chinese Passenger Ships, under Newspaper, wheth third clause thereof it is enacted, that "it shall be lawful for the Governor of Hongkong to declare by Proclamat forwarded by the France, from Hong "for the purposes
of this Act, what shall be deemed to be the duration of the Voyage of any Chinese Passenger Ship: Kingdom. Now therefore I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Governor as aforesaid, by this my Proclamation issued for that purpo do dec'are that the following shall be the Rule of Computation by which the Length of the Voyage of any Ship car ing Chinese Passengers from Hongkong to the several Places hereinafter mentioned shall be computed, for
of the Act above referred to; that is to say :- purposes
Passage from Hongkong to the undermentioned Places for Ships propelled by Sails.
IN THE MONTHS
October to March. | April to Septembe
(both inclusive.)
California or West Coast of America, North of the Equator,
100 days.
75 days.
120
120
West Coast of America South of the Equator,
"
"
75
56
"
"
Sandwich Islands,
Sydney, Melbourne, or South Australia,
New Caledonia, New Hebrides, Feejee Islands, Tahiti, Society or Friendly Islands,
100
100
"
60 "
"
45
60
Western Australia,
65
"
n
Vin Diemen's Land,
75
90
"
New Zealand,
Manila,
Singapore,
20 铃
20 n
80882*
Upon Newspa Marseilles, Postage Kingdom as heretof "I have to de future collect in a upon all Newspa Kingdom, and tran any other route tha
Post-office, Hong 31st January, 1
R R. P. DE
M'
Partner in o
the NEW YORK B
Hongkong, 1st J
(L.S.]
No. 14.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
IN THE MONTHS
October to March. | April to September.
(both inclusive.)
5
30 days.
Batavia,
45
60 days. 70
"
Ceylon,
50
75
Madras or Calcutta,
"
"
60
80
n
#
Bombay,
60
80
Mauritius or Bourbon,
99
65
85
Cape of Good Hope,
"
99
West Indies, or East Coast of America,
147
168
"
162
184
Great Britain or Europe,
"
*
20
45
Siam,
Given under my hand and Seal of the Colony, at the Government Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Her Majesty's Reign.
By His Excellency's Command,
""
99
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, baving this day reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Attorney General of Hongkong by virtue of a Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 15.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
gurt appointment
It is hereby notified, that in consequence of the continued indisposition of the Honorable The Chief Justice, His Excellency The Governor has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, and in accordance with Clause V. of Ordi- nance No. 6 of 1845, appointed THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to sit in the place of the said Chief Justice, and hear and determine such Suits as may be brought before him under the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, on Friday next, the 1st proximo, and following days, until all such cases shall be by him adjudi- cated and determined.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 16.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief has been pleased to appoint THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to a Seat in the Legislative Council of this Colony, pending the Pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
The Honorable THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, has been this day sworn in accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st January, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
'T'I flowing Instructions received from dated E following Instructions received from His of the Colab November 1855, are published for general in- ary, and Ces taon, viz :--
He the provisions of a Treasury Warrant dated She 19th Instant, a Rate of One Penny, British Eighteenth, will henceforth be chargeable upon every hips, under, whether British, Colonial, or Foreign, Proclamat diewarded by the Post, otherwise than through Jew, from Hongkong for delivery in the United enger Shipudim r that purp Upon Newspapers received from Hongkong, viâ any Ship ca puted, for
THS
il to Septembe ve.)
75 days.
120
"
56
"
100
80
60
"
80
"
90
20
45
Yarwin, Portage will be collected in the United § moden as heretofore.
Lave to desire, therefore, that you will in fidue ellert in alcance this rate of One Penny Ken all Newspapers addressed to the United kinghem, and transmitted via Southampton or by
other route than France.”
Pret-fee, Hongkong, 21st January, 1856.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
NOTICE.
¤ R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Pertuer in our Firm, and will take charge of bow Your Bɛanch Establishment.
›DE SILVER & Co. ng, lat January, 1856.
Steam for
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, HE next GENERAL MAILS per
ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
THE & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam NAVIGA-
THE TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “CADIZ," Captain BAKER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passen- gers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on FRIDAY, the 15th February next,
at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.
For Particulare regarding FREIGHT and Passage, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Oderland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in suoh declaration.
ROB. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856,
66
Cadiz." will be closed on THURSDAY, the 14th February, at 6 o'clock, P.M.; and the Customary SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the follow- ing Morning between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock.
Wм. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Muster.
Post-office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliamènt, FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterliNG. HE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae.
TURNER & Co.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. Harland, M.D. For Canton,--Walt, GEO. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
THE
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of MrC. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
Canton, 1st January, 1836.
(L.S.]
No. 14.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
IN THE MONTHS
October to March. | April to September.
(both inclusive.)
5
30 days.
Batavia,
45
60 days. 70
"
Ceylon,
50
75
Madras or Calcutta,
"
"
60
80
n
#
Bombay,
60
80
Mauritius or Bourbon,
99
65
85
Cape of Good Hope,
"
99
West Indies, or East Coast of America,
147
168
"
162
184
Great Britain or Europe,
"
*
20
45
Siam,
Given under my hand and Seal of the Colony, at the Government Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Her Majesty's Reign.
By His Excellency's Command,
""
99
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, baving this day reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Attorney General of Hongkong by virtue of a Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 15.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
gurt appointment
It is hereby notified, that in consequence of the continued indisposition of the Honorable The Chief Justice, His Excellency The Governor has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, and in accordance with Clause V. of Ordi- nance No. 6 of 1845, appointed THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to sit in the place of the said Chief Justice, and hear and determine such Suits as may be brought before him under the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, on Friday next, the 1st proximo, and following days, until all such cases shall be by him adjudi- cated and determined.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 16.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief has been pleased to appoint THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to a Seat in the Legislative Council of this Colony, pending the Pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
The Honorable THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, has been this day sworn in accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st January, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
'T'I flowing Instructions received from dated E following Instructions received from His of the Colab November 1855, are published for general in- ary, and Ces taon, viz :--
He the provisions of a Treasury Warrant dated She 19th Instant, a Rate of One Penny, British Eighteenth, will henceforth be chargeable upon every hips, under, whether British, Colonial, or Foreign, Proclamat diewarded by the Post, otherwise than through Jew, from Hongkong for delivery in the United enger Shipudim r that purp Upon Newspapers received from Hongkong, viâ any Ship ca puted, for
THS
il to Septembe ve.)
75 days.
120
"
56
"
100
80
60
"
80
"
90
20
45
Yarwin, Portage will be collected in the United § moden as heretofore.
Lave to desire, therefore, that you will in fidue ellert in alcance this rate of One Penny Ken all Newspapers addressed to the United kinghem, and transmitted via Southampton or by
other route than France.”
Pret-fee, Hongkong, 21st January, 1856.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
NOTICE.
¤ R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Pertuer in our Firm, and will take charge of bow Your Bɛanch Establishment.
›DE SILVER & Co. ng, lat January, 1856.
Steam for
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, HE next GENERAL MAILS per
ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
THE & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam NAVIGA-
THE TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “CADIZ," Captain BAKER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passen- gers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on FRIDAY, the 15th February next,
at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th.
For Particulare regarding FREIGHT and Passage, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Oderland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in suoh declaration.
ROB. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856,
66
Cadiz." will be closed on THURSDAY, the 14th February, at 6 o'clock, P.M.; and the Customary SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL will be made up the follow- ing Morning between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock.
Wм. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Muster.
Post-office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliamènt, FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterliNG. HE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae.
TURNER & Co.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. Harland, M.D. For Canton,--Walt, GEO. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
THE
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of MrC. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
Canton, 1st January, 1836.
(L.S.]
No. 14.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
IN THE MONTHS
October to March. | April to September.
(both inclusive.)
5
30 days.
Batavia,
45
60 days. 70
"
Ceylon,
50
75
Madras or Calcutta,
"
"
60
80
n
#
Bombay,
60
80
Mauritius or Bourbon,
99
65
85
Cape of Good Hope,
"
99
West Indies, or East Coast of America,
147
168
"
162
184
Great Britain or Europe,
"
*
20
45
Siam,
Given under my hand and Seal of the Colony, at the Government Offices, Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of January in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Her Majesty's Reign.
By His Excellency's Command,
""
99
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, baving this day reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Attorney General of Hongkong by virtue of a Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 15.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
gurt appointment
It is hereby notified, that in consequence of the continued indisposition of the Honorable The Chief Justice, His Excellency The Governor has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, and in accordance with Clause V. of Ordi- nance No. 6 of 1845, appointed THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to sit in the place of the said Chief Justice, and hear and determine such Suits as may be brought before him under the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, on Friday next, the 1st proximo, and following days, until all such cases shall be by him adjudi- cated and determined.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856.
No. 16.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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ng the Year 1855, be published for general information.
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W. WOODGATE.
RETURN of BRITISH SHIPPING at the PORT OF FOO-CHOW-FOO, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
DATE OF
SHIP'S NAMEL.
TONNAGE.
ENTRY.
No. or CREW.
NATURE OF
WHERE TROM
CARGO,
VALUE OF
CARGO.
DATE OF (CLEARANCE
TONNAGE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF CARGO.
iumphair, Andy A. Duff,
Jan. 20
...
...
...
***
***
...
Dec. 26
370
14 Hongkong
Cotton
12
19
900 London 370 Glasgow
Tea
"
...
Jan. 2
106
11 Ningpo
General
18
106 Ningpo
2
285
***
...
99
14 Shangbae
Tca
23
""
285 Cowes
8
94
***
...
...
...
19
25 Amoy
Ballast
12
99
10
38
...
Bow Bowline,
20 Ningpo
14
406
***
99
12 Hongkong
Convoy Ballast
Feb. 10
14
45
14 Ningpo
Convoy
Jan. 31 Feb. 24
406 Bristol
17
417
"
16 Hongkong
Ballast
...
Feb. 10
133
9
Cotton
3 20
49
***
11
62
19
15 Ningpo
Convoy
Mar. 17
29
9
17
29
...
...
"
"
99
99
105
21
7
105
29
"9
85
11
...
...
***
99
Paeroan,
**
...
La temprane,
•
mostwang.
48
13
19
Wheat Fruit
99
May 8
85
8
48
..
99
50
39
"9
80
8
...
99
99
...
...
Mar. 10
119
31 Hongkong
Convoy Sundries Sugar
Mar. 7
50
May 8
80
99
94 Amoy 38 Ningpo
45 Ningpo 417 Liverpool 133 Shanghae 62 Ningpo
Sundries
Tea
99
Sundries Tea Sundries Tea General Convoy
"
Ballast
Sundries
Ballast Sundries
"
Mar. 30
119 Shanghae
Convoy
...
...
10
53
20
30
53
"9
"2
99
99
.99
me lung. ...
10
***
...
70
24
30
70
99
•
19
99
"
13
925
30 Canton
Ballast
31
925 London
Tea
***
99
16
***
...
106
19
13 Ningpo
General
19
...
...
...
711
99
90 Shanghae
Ballast
* Mary Wood,
...
25
296
***
"9
85 Hongkong
99
...
***
April 8
460 15 Ningpo
Sundries
12
...
...
"
94 25 Amoy
Ballast
Join Derdale,
17
***
...
...
407
"
17 Shanghae
Sundries
Value unknown.
April 2
106 Amoy
Sundries
Mar. 28 27
711 Hongkong
Ballast
April 14
May
5
May 8
296 Shanghae 460
94 Amoy
407 Shanghae
"
Timber
"
Tea
Timber
24
379
15
7
379
"
***
28
94
...
...
99
25 Amoy
Ballast
94 Amoy
Tea
...
30
106
13
**
...
•
...
May 18
471
24 Shanghae
Sundries Ballast
8
106 Ningpo
June 12
471 London
Sundries Tea
...
28
94
***
...
49
30 Amoy
"
94 Amoy
"9
...
29
***
...
105
19
20 Ningpo
28
99
"
105 Ningpo
Ballast
HL ...
...
20
**
...
***
29
9.
28
29
"
99
"
"
"
"
...
30
62
19.
29
62
"
"
**
"9
"9
99
...
...
...
June 12
110
13 Hongkong
Sundries
28
110
Sundries
"9
***
16
45
***
...
17 Ningpo
18
...
...
..
...
34
99
8 Amoy
Convoy
Rice
July 23
45
1
11
18
106
13
99
17
23
***
177
"
18 Ningpo
Sugar Rice
19
12
177
"9
"9
1 ...
...
26
...
...
563
28 Hongkong
11
"
"
34 Amoy
5 106 Ningpo
563 Liverpool
"
Ebony Tea'
Ballast Sundries
...
27
192
...
"
20 Amoy
28
""
49
192 Amoy
*ve Ave,
...
...
July 9
667
35 Canton
99
Aug. 25
66 London
Sundries Tea
Chang Meranti,
...
17
81
99
25 Amoy
Sundries
July 23
Ningpo
Ballast
18
***
190
...
99
20 Shanghae
...
23
85
12
General Sundries
Aug. 15
190
11
85
99
"
"
31
...
...
"9
106 18 Ningpo
16
106
•
39
99
Timber
Paper,Coal,&c.
"
Fizüsey Danson,
...
...
31
99
761
31 Amoy
Ballast
15
761 London
Tea.
Carried over,...
10,051
989
曲
:.
...
10,951
Value unknown.
VALUR OF
CARGO.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
RETURN of BRITISH SHIPPING,—Continued.
ARRIVED.
No.
SHIP'S NAME.
DATE OF ENTRY.
TONNAGE.
No. or CREW.
WHERE PROM
NATURE OF
CARGO.
VALUE OF
CARGO.
DEPARTED.
DATE OF CLEARANRB
TONNAGE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF CARGO.
No. 4—A RET
U:
Brought over,...
D
10,051
989
10,951
...
100
Emma,
110
Countess of Winton, ....
111 Joseph Soames,
112 Wynaud,
113 Collingsburgh,
114
Prima Donna,
115 | Gem,
116 Hamlet,
...
...
Aug. 2
110
12 Ningpo
Sundries
Aug. 25
110 Ningpo
3
362
..
.16 Shanghae
16
"
99
362 Shanghae
Sundries Timber
15
774
40 Canton
Ballast
16
774
99
...
...
99
16
521
...
...
23 Hongkong
"9
"
16
474
17
...
...
***
99
Sept. 1 Aug. 27
521 London
474 Shanghae
19
17
136
15
99
...
...
***
Sept. 2
249
27 Ningpo
8
420
25 Amoy
...
117 | Wave,
10
50
...
...
10 Ningpo
Sundries Peas General Beans
21
136
19
19
Oct. 25
"
}
50
249 Hongkong 420 Ningpo
Tea Timber Ballast Re-exports General
Fruit
...
British, ¡American,......... Hamburgh, Iratch,
› Breget, .......
Swedish, ¿Peruvian,
...
...
19
:
118 Venilia,
119 Pantaloon,
120 Masdeu,
121 Magnolia,
10
674
...
"1
27 Hongkong
Sundries
Sept. 28
674 London
10
184
25
Ballast
12
184
...
**
99
10
218
45 Shanghae
General
""
17
22
6 Hongkong
Ballast
"
122 Tonghang,
123
Great Britain,
124 New Packet,
125 Recorder, 126 Bomarsund,
127 Collingsburgh,
128 Iris,
17
69
26
99
"
25
492
...
"
23 Shanghae
Limestone Ballast
99
25
98
...
...
...
16 Amoy
General
"
25
623
24 Canton
59
...
...
...
28
140
...
38 Amoy
Sugar
...
"
...
...
Oct.
474
17 Shanghae
Ballast
11
106
...
...
99
16 Ningpo
129 Nina,
11
96
13
General Ballast
Value unknown.
99
99
98 Hongkong
19
623
New York
16
140
Amoy
31
474
London
22
106 Ningpo
13
96 Hongkong
99
Nov. Oct. 15
Canton
218 Hongkong
22 Ningpo 69 Hongkong 492 Liverpool
19
Sundries Drugs Tea
Sundries
Hemp & Oil
Tea
Sundries Tea
British Co
Export of
To Grent Brita
United Sta Continent, Australia,
Tea Ballast
Tea
...
...
"
99
130 Maggie,
Whampoa,
131
132 Chilena,
12
335
12 Shanghae
General
23
335 London
99
"
15
376
··
...
...
23 Amoy
Nov. 10
376 Ningpo
General
18
482
...
18 Hongkong
30
482 Liverpool
Tea
"
"
133 Paoushun,
Banner,
134
135 Carib,
136 Alligator,
...
137 Joseph Soames,
138 Spirit of the North,
139 Prima Donna,
19
48
...
...
...
"
13 Ningpo
Beans
22
133
..
...
99
11 Shanghae
Cotton
Oct. 31 Nov. 5
48 Ningpo
Olives
and were carried
By British
America other Fo
133 Amoy
Wood
22
433
15
6
433 London
Tea
99
...
...
...
"9
27
197
25 Hongkong
....
...
99
28
...
...
...
· 774
99
44 Shanghae
Nov. 8
670
...
...
28 Hongkong
Sundries Ballast Stores
Oct. 31
197 Shanghae
Dec. 15
774 London
Ballast Tea
6
670
19
19
26
136
...
...
12 Shanghae
4
136
Melbourne
British Co
99
140
New Packet,
141 Iris,
142 Tsee-tow-poo,
143 | Ying-fuh,
Dec. 11
98
...
***
...
...
16 Hongkong
General
18
"
98 Ningpo
Paper
17
106
...
...
99
18 Ningpo
...
....
18
63
13 Amoy
99
27
76
99
15 Ningpo
Cotton Sugar Sundries
...
...
28
63
"
Ningpo
Ballast
GOV
Ilis Exce
20,270 | 1,713
20,988
British Consulate, Foochow, 31st December, 1855.
&c., &c., ha
FREDC. HOWE HALE, following D
British Vice- Consul.
STATEMENT of TONNAGE DUES, IMPORT and EXPORT DUTIES, paid by British Vessels at the Port of
FOO-CHOW-FOO, from 1st January to 31st December,
No.
VESSEL'S NAME.
1855.
TOTAL
Majesty's S of Piratical. Volcano Isla to be publish
No.
VESSEL'S NAME.
TONS.
TONNAGE
DUES.
IMP. AND Exp. DUTIES.
TONS.
TOTAL.
TONNAGE DUKS.
IMP. AND. Exp
DUTIES.
Taels m.c.c.
60
Langdale,
900
Taels m.c.c. 9,833.0.0.0
62
Lady A. Duff,...
370
185.0.0.0
3,639.0.0.0
Taels m.c.c. 9,833.0.0.0 3,824.0.0.0 104
Brought forward, |9,728 Quang-Seaou,
Tucis m.c.c. 1,238.1.0.0
Tacls m.o.c. 59,652.2.4.9
Taels 60,890.3
81
··
63
Iris,
106
•
64
Swiftsure,
285
65
Gazelle,
94
20.1.6.0 2,172.0.0.0 610.0.0.0
66
Victoria,...
38
20.1.6.0 105 2,172.0.0.0 106 610.0.0.0 107 108
Ranee,
190
...
Hopeful,
85
Iris,
**..
106
Superinter Hongkor
Pudsey Dawson,...
761
7,732.0.0.0
7,7320
67
Tom Bowline,
406
203.0.0.0 4,325.0.0.0
4,528.0.0.0109
Emma,
110
110
63
Freak,
45
Css. of Winton,
362
69
Maryanna,
417
208.5.0.0 5,020.0.0.0 5,228.5.0.0 111
Joseph Soames,
774
70
Melanie,...
133
112
Wynaud,
521
4,699.5.0.0
4,699.3
+
Chusan,
62
113
Colinsburg,
474
***
...
Gem,
29
114
Prima Donna,
136
•
...
...
115
Gem,
249
Spec,
105
***
...
116
Hopeful,..
85
Hamlet,
420
***
117
75
Paoushun,
48
Wave,
50
...
..
...
76
Psyche
50
118
Venilia,
674
...
337.0.0.0
4,213.5.0.0
...
...
77
Enterprise
78 Ty-lung,...
79 Suchwang, ..
30 Teen-lung,
119
80
Pantaloon,
184
***
...
...
119
120
Masdeu
218
...
...
...
...
121
53
Magnolia,
22
***
122
70
Tong Hang,
69
...
81
Harriet,
925
462.5.0.0
10,474.5.0.0 10,937.0.0.0 123
Great Britain,...
492
...
124
82
Iris,
106
New Packet,
98
7.0.0.0 246.0.0.0 9.8.0.0
2,133.0.0.0
...
...
83
Formosa,
711
125
Recorder,
623
3,777.2.5.0
...
...
126
84
Lady Mary Wood,
296
...
...
...
35
Thetis,
460
127
Bomarsund Colingsburg,
140
...
474
86.
Gazelle,
87
John Dugdale,
...
88 Lochnagar,
89
Gazelle,
90
Iris,
94 407 379 94
106
...
...
9.4.0.0
179.2.0.0
188.6.0.0 128
Iris,
106
...
129
Nina,
96
...
...
1,650.0.0.0
130
...
91
Chrysolite,
471
92
Gazelle,
94
...
9.4.0.0
9.4.0.0
196.0.0.0
6,800.0.0.0 179.2.0.0
205.4.0.0 131
132 Chilena,
6,800.0.0.0 133 188.6.0.0 134
Maggie, Whampoa,
Paoushun, Banner,
335
2,839.7.5.0
2,581.5.0.0
SIR, I hav formation that neighbouring 1 Steam-Sloop I Chusan Archip vessels, has be
4,550 armed with fre
taken and bnrn
7.0 2,379
· 3,777,
2,581
On the 22d, 1
taken and dest Prisoner found
been committir
those parts, and 12 days) they h
I am convin benefit by the
· 1,650′′ observation and 2,859 tical Vessels for
...
100
376
482
...
3,283.0.0.0
48
21.0.0.0
3,283
214
133
D. B. ROBERTS
...
...
135
93
Spec,
105
Carile,
433
...
1,748.0.0.0
1,748
Her
...
***
136
94
Gem.
29
...
Alligator,
197
...
137
95 Chusan,
62
Joseph Soames,
774
6,194.2.0.0
...
***
96
Emma,
110
138
Spirit of the North,
670
4,513.7.5.0
6,194 4,513
...
139
97
Freak,
45
...
Prima Donna,
136
98
Arrow,
34
3.4.0.0
9.0.8.9
12.4.8.9 140
99
Iris,
106
...
141 142
100
101
Fortuna,... Vision,
177
...
...
563
...
147.5.0.0 9,979.2.5.0 10,126.7.5.0 143
New Packet, Iris, See tow poo, Ying-fuh
98
9.8.0.0
106
...
...
63
6.3.0.0
..
76
...
103
102 | Amelion,.......
Ben Avon,...
Carried forward...| 9,728
192
...
667
6,215.8.5.0 6,215.8.5.0
Total,......... 21,170|
1,238.1.0,0 59,652,2.4.9) .60,890.3.4.9|
1,037.9.0.0 1,037
... JOHN BOY
By His $149.9 L.L.D., Gove £374 of Hongkong
same,
1,854.0.0.0 106,096.59..9 107.950 at 72 per Cent, at 5/0 Exchange,
FREDC. HOWE HALE
the
British Vice-Consul. Superintende
1
No. 17.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
3
*25. 4—A Return of the NUMBER and TONNAGE of MERCHANT VESSELS which Arrived at, and Departed from FOO-CHOW.FOO,
during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, distinguishing the Countries to which they belong, viz ¿---
Tea
Timber
Kallast
Re-exports
ARRIVED.
NATURE OF CARGO.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
No. of SHITS.
TONNAGE.
DEPARTED.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
83
20,270
British,
...
...
27
22.585 American,...
...
...
...
Sundries
Timber
14
3,525 | Hamburgh,
...
...
...
3,243 Dutch,
...
740
Bremen,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
293
...
...
Swedish,...
...
...
...
...
1
191
Peruvian,
***
...
...
...
...
...
...
134
50,847
***
No. OF SHIPO.
TONNAGE.
81
21,097
27
22,585
14
3.525
6
3,243
2
740
1
293
191
132
51,674
General
Fruit
Tea
Ballast
Sundries
Petish Consulate, Foochow, 1st January, 1856.
ky TEA from FOOCHOW during the FIRST Six Months
of the year 1855,
Drugs
* Britain,
...
Tea
Sundries
Tea
1. } States, •*• Content, Autralia,
...
...
...
...
***
***
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
...
...
...
...
Ibs 7,100,000
To Great Britain,
95
2,600,000
"9
300,000
Continent,...
500,000
"
Australia,
...
FRED HOWE HALE.
EXPORT of TEA from FOOCHOW during the Last Six Months
United States,
...
of the year 1855.
...
...
...
...
...
Ibs 15,600.000
9,300.000
..
...
19
600,000
99
500,000
...
Hemp & Oil
Tea
Total,
Sundries
Tea
General
Tea
mud were carried in about the following proportions:
Ey British Vessels,
American,
...
ether Foreign Flags,
...
...
...
...
...
...
Ibs 10,500,000
...
ibs 4,500,000
99
3,000,000
**
3,000,000
carried in about the following proportions:
By British Vessels, American,...
•
...
other Foreign Flags,
...
....
Total,
Ibs 26,000,000
...
...
Ibs 8,500,000
15,500,000
39
2,000,000
Olives
Wood
Tea
Ballast Tea
"
Paper
..
Ballast
Total,
Fritish Consulate, Foochow, 1st January, 1856.
Ibs 10,500,000
Total,
Ths 26,000.000
FREDC. HOWE HALE, British Vice-Consul.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, conveyed through The Right Honorable HENRY LABOUCHERE, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, entitled "An Ordi-
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., has received from Mr Consul Robertson the HOWE HALE,wing Despatch from Commander Fortescue, of Hernance for the Amendment of the Civil Administration of
Majesty's Steamer Barracouta, reporting the destruction l'iratical Junks in the neighborhood of the Chusan and Necano Islands, which SIR JOHN BOWRING has directed
be published for general information.
By Order,
Tice-Consul.
Port of
AND. EXP JTIES.
aels m.c.c. 652.2.4.9
...
ΤΟΤΑΙ
Taels 60,800
732.0.0.0 7,732
,699.5.0.0
,213.5.0.0
2,133.0.0.01
3,777.2.5.0
2,581.5.0.0
...
4,695
G. W. CAINE, in the absence of the Off Secretary
to H. B. M's Plenipotentiary.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.
H. M. STEAM-SLOOP " Barracouta,” SHANGHAE, 25th January, 1856. *:•.-I have the honor to inform you, that \having received in- rmation that a number of Piratical Vessels were infesting the ouring Islands, I proceeded for a cruiz in Her Majesty's Sop Barracouta, during which every bay and creek in the 4.1 an Archipelago, which it was imagined could harbour any such wesele, has been searched. On the 16th, three Piratical Junks, 4,55 med with from 9 to 7 guns each and from 20 to 30 meu, were
Kaien and burnt on the South-east side of Chusan.
2,37
On the 22d, two large and heavily armed West-Coast Junks were Cairn and destroyed at the Volcano Islands. I discovered from a Bewoner found on board one of those junks, that these vessels had committing unheard-of depredations for the last 4 months in 3,77
Ekose parts, and that during his stay on board (which has only been * days) they had taken and pillaged eight Junks.
2,5
am convinced that the Coasting Trade must derive very great tet by the destruction of the said Junks, and I think both from 1,6»ervation and information that those Islands are free from Pira- 2,859.7.5.0 2,87 Brad Vessels for the present.—I have, &c.,
1,650.0.0.0)
3,283.0.0.0 21.0.0.0
3,21
(Signed)
D. B. KOBERTSON. Esquire,
1,748.0.0.0
1,70
6.194.2.0.0
4,513.7.5.0
1,037.9.0.0
1,0:
17.
6,153
06,096.59.9 107.9
$149
Her Majesty's Consul,
Shanghae. True Copy,
THOMAS FORTESCUE,
G. W. CAINE.
Commander,
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
Hy His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, ...D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony £37 Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of HOWE HALIne, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief ish Vice-Consul.perintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
"Justice:"
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed as aforesaid. By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong,
this 4th Day of February, 1856.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 18.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the “Note to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regula- tions has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.
No. 19.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency The Governor, with the concurrence of the Executive Council, has granted 12 Months' Leave of Absence, on Medical Certificate, to CHarles St G. CLEVERLY, Esquire, Surveyor General.
•
Mr CLEVERLY'S leave will date from the Departure of the Mail Steamer on the 15th instant; and during his absence, CAPTAIN COWPER, R.E., will, as Acting Surveyor General, conduct the duties of the Department.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th February, 1856.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
3
*25. 4—A Return of the NUMBER and TONNAGE of MERCHANT VESSELS which Arrived at, and Departed from FOO-CHOW.FOO,
during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, distinguishing the Countries to which they belong, viz ¿---
Tea
Timber
Kallast
Re-exports
ARRIVED.
NATURE OF CARGO.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
No. of SHITS.
TONNAGE.
DEPARTED.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
83
20,270
British,
...
...
27
22.585 American,...
...
...
...
Sundries
Timber
14
3,525 | Hamburgh,
...
...
...
3,243 Dutch,
...
740
Bremen,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
293
...
...
Swedish,...
...
...
...
...
1
191
Peruvian,
***
...
...
...
...
...
...
134
50,847
***
No. OF SHIPO.
TONNAGE.
81
21,097
27
22,585
14
3.525
6
3,243
2
740
1
293
191
132
51,674
General
Fruit
Tea
Ballast
Sundries
Petish Consulate, Foochow, 1st January, 1856.
ky TEA from FOOCHOW during the FIRST Six Months
of the year 1855,
Drugs
* Britain,
...
Tea
Sundries
Tea
1. } States, •*• Content, Autralia,
...
...
...
...
***
***
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
...
...
...
...
Ibs 7,100,000
To Great Britain,
95
2,600,000
"9
300,000
Continent,...
500,000
"
Australia,
...
FRED HOWE HALE.
EXPORT of TEA from FOOCHOW during the Last Six Months
United States,
...
of the year 1855.
...
...
...
...
...
Ibs 15,600.000
9,300.000
..
...
19
600,000
99
500,000
...
Hemp & Oil
Tea
Total,
Sundries
Tea
General
Tea
mud were carried in about the following proportions:
Ey British Vessels,
American,
...
ether Foreign Flags,
...
...
...
...
...
...
Ibs 10,500,000
...
ibs 4,500,000
99
3,000,000
**
3,000,000
carried in about the following proportions:
By British Vessels, American,...
•
...
other Foreign Flags,
...
....
Total,
Ibs 26,000,000
...
...
Ibs 8,500,000
15,500,000
39
2,000,000
Olives
Wood
Tea
Ballast Tea
"
Paper
..
Ballast
Total,
Fritish Consulate, Foochow, 1st January, 1856.
Ibs 10,500,000
Total,
Ths 26,000.000
FREDC. HOWE HALE, British Vice-Consul.
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The Queen, conveyed through The Right Honorable HENRY LABOUCHERE, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, entitled "An Ordi-
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., has received from Mr Consul Robertson the HOWE HALE,wing Despatch from Commander Fortescue, of Hernance for the Amendment of the Civil Administration of
Majesty's Steamer Barracouta, reporting the destruction l'iratical Junks in the neighborhood of the Chusan and Necano Islands, which SIR JOHN BOWRING has directed
be published for general information.
By Order,
Tice-Consul.
Port of
AND. EXP JTIES.
aels m.c.c. 652.2.4.9
...
ΤΟΤΑΙ
Taels 60,800
732.0.0.0 7,732
,699.5.0.0
,213.5.0.0
2,133.0.0.01
3,777.2.5.0
2,581.5.0.0
...
4,695
G. W. CAINE, in the absence of the Off Secretary
to H. B. M's Plenipotentiary.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.
H. M. STEAM-SLOOP " Barracouta,” SHANGHAE, 25th January, 1856. *:•.-I have the honor to inform you, that \having received in- rmation that a number of Piratical Vessels were infesting the ouring Islands, I proceeded for a cruiz in Her Majesty's Sop Barracouta, during which every bay and creek in the 4.1 an Archipelago, which it was imagined could harbour any such wesele, has been searched. On the 16th, three Piratical Junks, 4,55 med with from 9 to 7 guns each and from 20 to 30 meu, were
Kaien and burnt on the South-east side of Chusan.
2,37
On the 22d, two large and heavily armed West-Coast Junks were Cairn and destroyed at the Volcano Islands. I discovered from a Bewoner found on board one of those junks, that these vessels had committing unheard-of depredations for the last 4 months in 3,77
Ekose parts, and that during his stay on board (which has only been * days) they had taken and pillaged eight Junks.
2,5
am convinced that the Coasting Trade must derive very great tet by the destruction of the said Junks, and I think both from 1,6»ervation and information that those Islands are free from Pira- 2,859.7.5.0 2,87 Brad Vessels for the present.—I have, &c.,
1,650.0.0.0)
3,283.0.0.0 21.0.0.0
3,21
(Signed)
D. B. KOBERTSON. Esquire,
1,748.0.0.0
1,70
6.194.2.0.0
4,513.7.5.0
1,037.9.0.0
1,0:
17.
6,153
06,096.59.9 107.9
$149
Her Majesty's Consul,
Shanghae. True Copy,
THOMAS FORTESCUE,
G. W. CAINE.
Commander,
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
Hy His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, ...D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony £37 Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of HOWE HALIne, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief ish Vice-Consul.perintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China.
"Justice:"
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed as aforesaid. By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong,
this 4th Day of February, 1856.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 18.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In continuation of Government Notification No. 12, it is hereby further intimated, that the "Chinese Passengers Act 1855" has now been officially communicated to this Government; and His Excellency The Governor desires to point out, for general information, that, in consequence of an alteration made in the House of Lords, the “Note to Schedule A has become inconsistent with the body of the Act, and that the Penalty for breach of the Regula- tions has been reduced from Forfeiture of the Ship and a Fine, to a Misdemeanour.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.
No. 19.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency The Governor, with the concurrence of the Executive Council, has granted 12 Months' Leave of Absence, on Medical Certificate, to CHarles St G. CLEVERLY, Esquire, Surveyor General.
•
Mr CLEVERLY'S leave will date from the Departure of the Mail Steamer on the 15th instant; and during his absence, CAPTAIN COWPER, R.E., will, as Acting Surveyor General, conduct the duties of the Department.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th February, 1856.
No. 20.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Name.
JURY LIST FOR 1856.—Continued.
Hardie, Henry Robert
Harding, William Harper, George
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency The Governor has, with the concur- rence of the Executive Council, granted 12 Months' Leave of Absence, on Medical Certificate, to ROBERT RIEN-Harsant, Frederick May. AECKER, Esq., Colonial Treasurer.
During the absence of Mr RIENAECKER, whose Leave will date from the Departure of the Mail Steamer on the 15th instant, the functions of Colonial Treasurer will be discharged by a Commission, of which the following Gentlemen are appointed Members:
THE COLONIAL Secretary,-President.
Mr J. HYNDMAN, } Members.
Mr H. REINHARD,
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office. Victoria, Hongkong, 7th February, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Haskell, George Lewis Henderson, James Hermian, Lewis
Hirschfeld, Louis Phillippe
lodge, Robert Hocy, Edward Henry Hudson, Joseph Trevitt
Irwin, John Thomas Jardine, Joseph Keenan, James Kup, Antoine Wonter Lambarri, Toribio Lamond, William Lamont, John
Lança, Eugenio Leonardo Lane, Thomas Ash Lapraik, Douglas
Lawrence, Frederick William Leigh, Albert
Lenion, John
Leonard, James K. Leslie, Thomas Coates Lowe, Lowe, Charles Ex-Macalister, George
Lyall, George
The subjoined List of Jurors for the Year com- mencing on the 1st March, 1856, as revised by His cellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, hereby published for general information.
is
Maclean, Alexander Campbell
Maclean, George Francis Macleod, Malcolm Anderson
By Order of His Excellency The Governor and the McDermott, Benjamin
Legislative Council,
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
Council Room, Victoria,
Hongkong, 29th January, 1856.
Magniac, Herbert Marsh, Henry Mitchell, Richard Moore, John Mouryllyan, W.
Murrow, Lloyd Edward Murrow, Yorick Jones Norris, George
Overbeck, Gustave
Residence.
Queen's Road
Messrs Bowra & Co.'s
Queen's Road
Remarks.
P
THE 1 wil
Įruary
SUPPLEM
Messrs Bowra & Co.'s
Aberdeen Street
Special Juro
18g Morn
Mr Ross's
Mr Weiss's
Messrs Pustau & Co.'s George Harper & Co.'s Queen's Road
Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s Mr Sutton's East Point Queen's Road
Armstrong & Lawrence's W. M. Robinet & Co.'s Oriental Bank
East Point
Post-of
1st F
NORT
Special Jura
99
FOR F
Special Juro
Gough Street
Queen's Road
THE
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D'Aguilar Street
Special Jura
Messrs Amstrong & I
Mr Ross's
Queen's Road
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
For For
Special Juro
Victoria Exchange
Hongk
Queen's Road
Special Juror
Special Jura
THE L
December
East Point
99
Messrs Lyall, Still & Co.'s
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s Special Jura |
Ship Fort William
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s
Queen's Road
Mr C. Mark wick's
Phillips, Moore & Co.'s
Messrs Lindsay & Co.'s
West Point
"
Queen's Road
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
I
Canton.
Wholesale
Special Juror
HAVE
+9
Queen's Road
Special Juror
Mr Harper's
Messrs Pustau & Co.'s -
An exte BEER, ar &c., of a s OILM.
Special Juror
Hollywood Road
of Coplanı land Mail
Messrs Lyall, Still & Co.'s -
Hongko
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Queen's Road East
Special Jurot.
JURY LIST FOR 1856.
Alphabetical List of Persons qualified and liable to serve as Jurors for the
Year 1855, in accordance with Ordinance No. 4 of 1851.
Name.
Antrobus, Robert Crawford
Authon, Henry
Anthon, Reginald Appleton, Samuel
Armstrong, Jno. Martin Ashton, John
Barretto, Joao Antonio Bercuhart, Albert
Blackhead, Frederick John Block, Frederick Horson Borton, James
Bowra, Wm. Addenbrook
Bowring, Jno, Charles
Brimelow, James Wentworth
Brodersen, Gustavus
Brown, Enoch Burrows
Brown, John B.
Burnes, Adam
Barrows, Silas Enoch
Butler, James
Residence,
Queen's Road
Gough Street
Williams, Anthon & Co.'s
Mr Lamiont's, East Point
Remarks.
Pearse, Richard
Pereira, Eduardo Perkins, Samuel Probst, William Pustau, William
Special Juror. Rangel, Floriano Antonio
"
Repton, Edward Pakenham Reimers, Edward Roberts, Thomas
Messrs Armstrong L. & Co.'s Special Juror. Robinet, William M.
Messrs Lindsay & Co.'s
Shelley Street
Stanley Street
West Point
Messrs Burd & Co.'s
Queen's Road West
Queen's Road
East Point
Queen's Road
Messrs Lindsay & Co.'s
Pottinger Street
Oriental Bank
Caldas Joaquim Vieira Caldwell, D. R.
Carroll, W.
Carvalho, Ricardo Homem
Chomley, Francis Coben, Phillip
Compton, John Brown
Messrs Burd & Co.'s
Pottinger Street
Messrs Bowra & Co.'s
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Gough Street
Mr Y. J. Murrow's
Crakanthorp, R. II.
Crawford, Ninian
De Silver, T.
Rodger, Alexander Rocsing, Gustave A.
Ross, John B. Ross, William
Special Juror. Ryrie, Phineas
Sage, William Scarth, John
Special Juror. Schaeffer, Herman
Club House
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Special Juror.
Phillips, Moore & Co.'s
East Point
Special Juror.
Gough Street
Queen's Road
99
"
"
Messre De Silver & Co.'s.
Queen's Road
$.
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Crosby, Nathaniel Jr.
De Silver, George
De Silver, Harrison Tillinghurst
De Silver, R. P.
Dick, David
Dick, T.
Dixson, Andrew Scott
Do Outeiro, Joze Maria
Dos Remedios, J. J.
Dos Rem edios, F. Duddell, George Duncanson, Edward Ford Duus, Nicolay
Edwards, Henry Ferns
Findlay, George
China Mail Office
Stanley Street
Queen's Road
Schaeffer, Walther Schmidt, Carl Otto
Schmidt, Johann Menihard
Scott, William
Serruys, Albert
Sherrard, Robert Bringhurst
Shortrede, Andrew Sievers, F.
Spence, Thomas Stephenson, James Stewart, Francis Still, Charles Frederick Strachan, Robert Stuckey, William Sturgis, Robert S. Styles, William Sutherland, Thomas
Sutton, William Henry. Tarrant, William
Special Juror. Tate, Joseph Priestly
Tatham, Tom
Thom, William
Walker, Robert Scott Weiss, Charles
Wiese, Ludwig Wilkins, George
Williams, Charles Delano
Wilson, Alexander
West Point
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Messrs Schaeffer & Co.'s
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s Queen's Road
Messrs Turner & Co.'s
Special Jure
Queen's Road
Central Victoria
Queen's Road
Messrs Schaeffer & Co.'s
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Messrs Pustau & Co.'s
Queen's Road
Special Jure
Messrs Schaeffer & Co.'s
Queen's Road
Shelley Street
Special Jura
W. M. Robinet & Co.'s
Queen's Road
Stanley Street West Point Queen's Road Gage Street Mr Ross's Caine Road
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office
Wyndham Street
Queen's Road West
Wardley & Co.'s
Messrs Armstrong & L.'s
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s
Special Juros
"
Special Juro
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office Special Jur.
Queen's Road Central
Messis Siemssen & Co.'s
Messrs De Silver & Co.'s
Gough Street
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s Queen's Road
99
Williams, Anthon & Co.'s
Special Juro
Special Juro
Gough Street
Old Bailey
Gibb Livingston & Co.'s
Winiberg, Henry
Queen's Road
Special Juror.
Woods, Frederick
D'Aguilar Street
Woodworth, Benjamin R.
Fletcher, Angus
Queen's Road
Special Juror.
Queen's Road East
Delivered at the Registrar's Office on the 31st day of December, 1855.
Foster, William Hammond, Junr.
99
Queen's Road East
Giles, John
Gibb, John Darby
Gilman, Edward Varley
Goddard, John
Grant, Andrew
Guttierrez, Lourenço Joao
Guttierrez, Venancio Halton, Eldred
Messrs J., Matheson & Co.'s
Messrs Turner & Co.'s Hollywood Road
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office
Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s
Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s
Special Juror.
Messrs Dent & Co.'s
Graham Street
•
W. H. MITCHELL,
Sheriff.
Revised, and the Special Jurors designated, in pursuance of Ordinance No
of 1851, by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, this 29th Day of January, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO.
Clerk of Councila.
d.
Remarks.
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Special J
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The Wongkong Government Gazette.
ST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
“Cadiz,” be cowel on THURSDAY, the 14th at fe o'clock, r.M.; and the Customary wastany Mail will be made up the follow-
g between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock,
194 GENERAL MAILS per
1
#
Bergkong, Bear, 1856,
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
WM, CHAPMAN, TH
Acting Post-Muster.
NOTICE.
THERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
(Fstablished 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT
HOME AND ABROAD. Capital £1,259,760 Sterling. Fendersigned have been appointed AGENTS ma. Pongkong, Caston, and Shanghae.
TURNER & Co.
Medical Advisers.
The Hongkong.-W. A. HARLAND, M.D, 3 ar Carton,—Walt. Gro. DickSON, M.D. egkomp.
9th August, 1855.
NOTICE.
* Interest and Responsibility of MrC.VICTOR PASSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
1 January, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
mon sale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants,
Autumners, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
Special F a'ways on hand an Assortment of SHIP
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
Special
Co.'s
Special
il & Co.'s Co.'s
Ex extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, *04 SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, Boat ancorar description.
TRANS STORES from the well known house cond, Parmes if Co. ; also, STORES per Over- dlaci Miramers Monthly for domestic purposes.
ng kong, 7th July, 1855,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. HE PENINSUlar & Oriental Steam NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “CADIZ,” Captain BAKER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passen- | gers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on FRIDAY, the 15th February next, at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and PARCELS until 2 r.м. on the 14th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Öriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required| by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROB. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental
Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1856,
MR
NOTICE,
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to sign
Our Firm in CHINA per Procuration,
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co, Canton, 1st January, 1856,
Ꮇ
NOTICE
R JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
Mign our Firm per Procuration.
MR
ALVORD & Co.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
NOTICE. [R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1856,
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, IN 1842. CAPITAL, Co.'s B6,00,000. DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES of Company's R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850.
5
COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED IN THE FOUR & FIVE PER CENT LOANS, IN THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS. MESSRS APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Calcutta.
Agents.
Messrs T. A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Place, London
STEPHENS & JOAQUIM, Singapore, JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
"
"
POLI
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
OLICIES on GOODS, FREIGHT, and TREASURE, granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
World.
Y. J. MURROW. Agent in China.
Mr JAMES BROWN,
Notary Public, MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
F
15th January, 1856.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPER,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mall, Hongkong.—
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar: each additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition,
st
Special
Co.'s
& Co.'s
-son & Co.'s
Co.'s
- & Co.'s
Co.'s & Co.'s
+ & Co.'s
& Co.'s
Special
Special
Special
Special
Special!
Co.'s Co.'s Office
eet
West
-'s
ong & L.'s
neson & Co.'s
Co.'s Office Specia!
Central
en & Cr.'s Specia
ver & Co.'s
heson & Co.'s
Specia
hon & Co.'s
- of December, 1855.
7. H. MITCHELL
Sheriff.
ursuance of Ordinary and the Legislative
'ALMADA E CAN
Clerk of Councils.
THE
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 33,
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby PTR, LAI & NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
vii, na before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government,
21.
j
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr J. C. POWER Acting Marriage Registrar, g the absence of Mr Rienaecker from the Colony.
By Order,
Celonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 11th February, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the following Fees are charged by the Government Surveyor for certifying the
thiness or Capacity of Emigrant Ships under "the Chinese Passengers Act 1855";-
Certificate of Seaworthiness,
Certificate of Admeasurement (when required),...
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1856.
NOTICE.
A P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Pwether in our Firm, and will take charge of * Yung Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
1st January, 1856,
NOTICE
Arteront and Responsibility of MrC, VICTOR PUSSIEKES in our Firm ceased on the 31st
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. January, 1856.
NOTICE
VALLES GUYE is authorized to sign
sma Fem in CHINA per Procuration,
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
506 Junimry, 1856.
NOTICE
JAMIS M‹CORMICK is authorized to
ms Fina jer Procuration.
(Jik January, 1836.
NOTICE.
ALVORD & Co.
****K BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
ana during my absence therefrom.
184.
W. T. BRIDGES.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament, FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterlING. THE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae,
TURNEK & Co.
THE
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. HARLANd, M.D. For Canton, Walt. Gro. DickSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
H CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855,
$16.
,, 16.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1942. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000.
DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850. COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED IN. THE FOUR & FIVE PER Cent Loans, IN
THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS. MESSRS APCAR & Co., Secretarics in Calcutta. Agents.
Messrs T. A. GIRB & Co., St Helen's Place, London,
STEPHENS & Joaquim, Singapore.
"
"
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
on GOODS, FREIGHT, and Treasure, granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
POLICIES
World.
CARD.
Y. J. MURROW.
Agent in China.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKERPER,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.→ PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six
Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each additional Line, Twenty Cents-Quer half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH FEBRUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 33,
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby PTR, LAI & NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
vii, na before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government,
21.
j
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr J. C. POWER Acting Marriage Registrar, g the absence of Mr Rienaecker from the Colony.
By Order,
Celonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 11th February, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the following Fees are charged by the Government Surveyor for certifying the
thiness or Capacity of Emigrant Ships under "the Chinese Passengers Act 1855";-
Certificate of Seaworthiness,
Certificate of Admeasurement (when required),...
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1856.
NOTICE.
A P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Pwether in our Firm, and will take charge of * Yung Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
1st January, 1856,
NOTICE
Arteront and Responsibility of MrC, VICTOR PUSSIEKES in our Firm ceased on the 31st
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. January, 1856.
NOTICE
VALLES GUYE is authorized to sign
sma Fem in CHINA per Procuration,
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
506 Junimry, 1856.
NOTICE
JAMIS M‹CORMICK is authorized to
ms Fina jer Procuration.
(Jik January, 1836.
NOTICE.
ALVORD & Co.
****K BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
ana during my absence therefrom.
184.
W. T. BRIDGES.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament, FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterlING. THE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae,
TURNEK & Co.
THE
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. HARLANd, M.D. For Canton, Walt. Gro. DickSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
H CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855,
$16.
,, 16.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1942. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000.
DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850. COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED IN. THE FOUR & FIVE PER Cent Loans, IN
THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS. MESSRS APCAR & Co., Secretarics in Calcutta. Agents.
Messrs T. A. GIRB & Co., St Helen's Place, London,
STEPHENS & Joaquim, Singapore.
"
"
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
on GOODS, FREIGHT, and Treasure, granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
POLICIES
World.
CARD.
Y. J. MURROW.
Agent in China.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKERPER,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.→ PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six
Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each additional Line, Twenty Cents-Quer half of these charges for each Repetition.
Bongkang
THE
Government
SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23d FEBRUARY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 34.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby Cing dat a Naw SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
wait, we bedner, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and Public PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Coâomial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Pirates
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., &c., has received from Mr Vice-Consul Backhouse, Captch from Commander Vansittart, of Her Majesty's Sloop Bittern, reporting farther most successful opera- gainst Pirates in the Bay of Jakako, which SIR JOHN BOWRING has directed to be published for general
By Order,
•
G. W. CAINE,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1856.
In the absence of the Offs. Secretary to H. B. M's Plenipotentiary.
HER MAJESTY'S SLOOP "Bittern," AMOY, 4th February, 1856. -In making known the arrival here of H. M. Sloop under my command, I have the honor to inform you that we are at present Count on endeavoring to carry out the views of the Rear-Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, in reference to affording general security to w This coast; and as His Excellency's orders to myself point particularly to the last paragraph of his public notice on the subject, I
• ôl be kind enough to acquaint the Chinese Authorities with the presence of one of H. M. Sloops, and call upon them to afford beur watiwa they may have connected with the appearance of Piratical Vessels in this neighbourhood.
hase the satisfaction of informing you of the good that has already arisen from a close examination of various points of the coast by bozow on her way hither from Hongkong; for being at anchor on the 31st ultimo, under Middle Island in Tong-yang Harbor, intelli- www bed me that a Lorcha with Europeans had lately been captured, together with a large valuable laden Junk, and that they were on the hands of two strongly-manned Piratical West-coast Boats. Requesting the informers and Mandarins with Interpreters to wn board, I proceeded in search, and found the Vessels as described, anchored near Cono Point in Jakako Bay. The Pirate prize woon leering between 20 and 30, sprang overboard from the Merchant Junk directly we neared her; and so determined were the two Patos. Vemurit, which had cut and were making off in different directions, that although one close under our guns was hailed repeatedly. sound she would not be fired on if she would lower her sails or anchor, she continued admirable and desperate manoeuvres to escape, became absolutely necessary to destroy her to prevent her succeeding: she reached a lee shore in a siħ king state. The other after pies a chase was dismasted, and burnt so soon as the remains of her crew had been removed.
Waking bark to the released Lorcha, numbered 64, under Portuguese colors, we found her with a crew of 12 Chinese and six farring mese, in a deplorable condition, destitute of provisions, with all her cargo carried off, as also had been two Portuguese, who it is bounce bene fallen victims in the hands of the pirates. We seized nine of these latter actually on board the Lorcha, who had remained in permessoves, antor their capture of her; and together with other prisoners handed them over to the Chinese Authorities at Tong-yang, then receipt (copy of which is enclosed,) and obtaining their promise to render every assistance to the missing Portuguese if marie a chre yet survived. Having supplied the Lorcha with provisions, and received the grateful thanks of her people, time obliged us
dwer Tien to prosecute their voyage to Amoy alone, which they professed to be able to do without difficulty.
I have entered into particulars to enable you to inform the Portuguese Consul of the above circumstances, and hope he will obtain katities of the missing Portuguese. The mischief coasting commerce may receive, is evident, when it is considered that the of Aton engle large Junk was estimated at a value of between $25,000 and $30,000, and it was gratifying to us to receive the shouts sors and beating of gongs, with crew bowing on bended knee from every elevated part, as she passed us, after her release, on her
de the Mouthward
*»istended that H. M. Sl. Bittern, after scouring the coast, shall return to the Southward from Shanghae in March for the mď maraying any Junks or Coasting Craft desirous of availing themselves of our protection, I take this opportunity of requesting mely notice, or make any necessary arrangements to have these Vessels prepared to start on our arrival here some time The th and 25th proximo; and I trust you will be good enough to assist me in obtaining the services of a Chinese Linguist— mint megauitted with other Coast Dialects besides those of the Fokien province, as the want of such a medium of communication got goudly retard or embarrass the service on which we are engaged.—I have, &c.,
(Signed)
E. W. VANSITTART, Commander.
Batamnese, Esquire,
11. M. Vice-Consul,
Amoy.
True Copy,
G. W. CAINE.
***M BOQvianyuty tuvue
WAITITE.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, is pleased to direct that the annexed Returns of the BRITISH TRADE at the PORT OF CANTON, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, be published for general information.
No. 3
NO. IN
TARIPS.
24723
12
13
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th February, 1856.
G. W. CAINE,
In the absence of the Off Secretary
to H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
CREAREN
14
16
17
JB
20
24
30
33
No. 1.—Å RETURN of the NUMBERS and TONNAGE of MERCHANT VESSELS which Arrived at, and Departed from, the Port of CANTÓN, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, distinguishing the Countries to which they belong.
34.
35
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
NO. OF SHIPS.
TONNAGE.
UNDER WHat Colours.
No. of SHIPS.
TONNAGE.
****
37
38
45
46
47
British, American,
174
...
71,391 British,
86
65,073 American,
Austrian,
1
210 Austrian,
7
Bremen,
1,818
Bremen,
2
598
Chilian,
Chilian,
:
:
174
71,690
88
65,008
210
1,818
598
1
Chinese,
438
Chinese,
1
438
29
Danish,
6,858
Danish,
27
6,120
$
Dutch,...
French,
27
11,332 Dutch,
29
11,846
2,337
French,
7
2,677
...
REMAI 1855, (correc
Hamburgh,
New Grenada,
Peruvian,
Portuguese,
Prussian,
Spanish, Swedish, Sardinian,
19
4,958 | Hamburgh,
19
4,642
1
...
420 New Grenada,
J
420
16
7,092 | Peruvian,
18
6,853
Tho We
estimated a
The Va
has been su
2
708
...
....
...
Portuguese,
...
1,028
The red
1
275 Prussian,
1
275
:
20
...
5,782
Spanish,
21
6,536
Britis
1
350
Swedish,
}
350
2
...
688
Sardinian,
688
No. 4.--
395
180,328
402
181,197
No, IN TARIFF.
RUTHERFORD Alcock,
Consul
British Consulate, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
No. 2.-A STATEMENT shewing the MOVEMENT OF BRITISH SHIPPING with the PORT OF CANTON, during the Year 1855; distinguishing British and Country ships, and showing the Number and Tonnage of British Vessels at Whampoa on the 31st December, 1855,
2
5
8
9
"
10
12.
་
13
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
14
16
PLACES AND PORTS.
BRITISH.
COUNTRY.
TOTAL.
BRITISH.
COUNTRY.
TOTAL.
SUMMARY.
18
20
No.
Tonnage.
No. Tonnage. No. Tonnage. No.
Tonnage.
N.. Tonnage.
No.
Tonnage.
22
24
25
London, Liverpool,
3 1,267
...
Hamburgh,
Bombay,
8 5,369 2 2,273
Calcutta,
...
5,767 12 5,016 20
Madras,
Singapore,
7
2,052
2,246 12
211
370
**:22 2~
3 1,267 16 9,939
16
***
7 3,162
338
259
9,939 3,162 597
Entered.
26
British 80 Vessels 39,019 Tons Country 96
32,372 *
27
"
28
10
7,642 10,783
2,527
4,752 13
7,279
29
2,242
5,298
581
Penang,
"
i a
8,367
227 1 2,564.12
2,242 227 6,931
Total 176
...
...
367
367
...
"
Akyab,
71,391 "
Cleared. British 80 Vessels 39,764 Tons Country 94
31,926,
"
30
21
32 & 33
34
35
271
271
1
211
211
...
Sydney,
36
Melbourne,
Port Adelaide,
Port Philip,
553
257
810
***
Total 174
...
ya
71,690 »
39
134
134
...
***
1
279
279
260
Manila,
Rangoon,
Macassar,
Hongkong,
Macao,
Shanghai,
Amoy,
Foochow,
Ningpo,
Swatow,
438
260 2.
438
1,085
2
•
...
:
574
574
1
...
28
12,329
37
...
3 1,272
1,019 3 1,314
10
10,768 65
711
23,097 24
11,645
34
10,32558
1,983 1
1,535 13
2,554 11
411 3,606 16
1,082 3,710 27
21,970 1,493 9,316
Total 39
5,575
2,104 11
.395 3,088.15
3,418 3
395
1,463 1,731
13
3,220
16
4,683
136
1,867
8,663
...
Chinchew,
Formosa, Camsingmoon, Buenos Ayres, San Francisco,
5
..
557 1,555 465
557 1,555 465
2
272
>:
2
272
Total 73
Of which number entered in Ballast. 1,085 British 14 Vessels 6,725 Tons
Country 25
7,244
13,969 "
Cleared in Ballast, British 28 Vessels 14,095 Tona
15,103 Country 45
29,198
41
43
"
44
45
"
46
Я
48
""
"
:
...
*
2
551 2
551
...
279
279
•
***
2
***
Total,..
80
39,019
96
71,391 32,372 176
80
39,764
94
586 2
31,926 174
Remaining at Whampoa on the 31st December, 1855. British 4 Vessels 1,824 Tona 586 Country 5
1,262
ដូន្ម ១
50
63
55 56
61
•
71,690
Total
3,086 "
British Consulate, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK,
H.M.. Consul.
REM/
during the
The W
The V *pproxima
The re
Department.
zo direct that;: ear ending
↑ Kriv®n of the Quantities and Value of MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED AT CANTON, in 137 British Vessels of 57,422 Tons, and
47 Steamers and Lorchas of 15,500 Tons, from the Countries and Places undermentioned, during the Year 1855.
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:
QUANTITIES.
FROM WHAT COUNTRIES and PlaceS IMPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN DOLLAKS.
Piculs
48
2,400
2
500
998
22,000
99
103,128
906,425
49
l'ieces,
60,686
151,000
3,270
700
"
99
930
2.800
32,400
162,000
5,395
12,000
Picula
1,276
40,000
93
400
99
260
99
150
1,000
Value
$260
260
Piculs
3,101
3,500
Straits, India, Great Britain,
1
125
"9
South Seas, &c.
1,200
2,500
6,392
30,000
94
292
45,000
99
5,032
13,500
99
"
431,688 13,476
795
2,000,000
26,952
7,950
4.592
*
Bottles
87,576
Piculs
3,546
11
Changs Pieces
2,700
320
8,000
48,788
16,000
30
40,500
16,000
OF SHIPS.
174 88
71.
63
1
7
2
27
29
7
39
ikis
*****
and Spirits,
mariki Wond,
pas Wood,
...
îk anglers (brad),
...
...
...
...
...
MOSKALANBOUR,—Mats, Physic, Scented Oil, Tobaccco,
Stores, and Sundries,
...
Total Value of Imports in British Ships,
Equal at Exchange of 4/9 per Dollar, ...
$40,000
...
...
::
::
$3,605,590
£856,227.12.6
-The abire Return exhibits the Quantities and Values of Merchandize which were entered at the Custom House, and paid Import Duty during the year 25% a few instances from other sources of information.) peated are those in use at Canton. 1 Catty is equal to 13 Pound Avoirdupois and 1 Picul (or 100 Catties) corresponds with 1331th English. 1 Chang is
Fout English Yards,
ven given have been computed at the average prices of the year in the Canton markets; and when this has been found impracticable, an approximate estimate by gan zaam of Dollars into Sterling has been made at the average Exchange for the Year, of:4/9 per Dollar.
ved
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK, Consul.
1
18
3
1
21
Porumb Consulate, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
1
2
-A Reruns of the Quantities and Value of MERCHANDIZE EXPORTED from the PORT OF CANTON, in 101 British Vessels of 42,432
Tous, and 47 Steamers and Small Craft, of 15,500 Tons, to the Countries and Places undermentioned, during the Year 1855.
402
18.
DENOMINATION OF ARTICLES.
TO WHAT COUNTRIES AND PLACES
EXPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN DOLLARS.
RD ALCOCK,
nsul,
"ON, during the
| at Whampoa or
SUMMARY.
Anaweed Star,
Oil of
...
..
>
Non less ware,
...
曩
Tymm Leaf, ...
Fine and Horn ware,
Campher.
...
***
Buds, Oil.
sa Hoot,
...
...
...
...
...
•
kmamare, .........
opper, l'ewter, and Iron ware, ...
suna ers and other Fireworks,
vaiber Fans, &c,
...
...
...
...
***
...
...
...
...
dangal.
Entered. 80 Vessels 39,019
Beads,
Crmas Cloth,
96
32,372
n
76
71,391
jerry ware,.......
...
Cleared. 80 Vessels 39,764
læquered ware,
...
Leut, (white and red.)
***
94
31,926
Marbie Diabe,
"
174
71,690
number entered in Ba` 14 Vessels 6,725
25
39
Maia, Ac.
Wochet-o'-Pearl ware,
1::
...
Var l'azer Pictures, kajut (of all sorts,)
...
...
tierten work of all kinds,
***
...
QUANTITIES.
Piculs
1,480 20
"9
108
"
102
2
21,000
3,000
800
1,400
50
130
80
:.
.:...
Number 193.300
Piculs
5,440
383
29
4,200 100,000
7,000 .8,000
300
105
10,000
434
504
10,500
491
5,000
...
862
40,600
...
800
193
...
304
3,000
99
140
10
99
1,465
7,080
25
5,000
"
580
23
"
200
1
"
275
Great Britain, Australia, India,
400
"
134
Colonies, Hamburgh, Shanghai, &c.
7,000
99
661
6,500
10
5
99
5,664
17,500
"
160
...
99
80
Number
225
Picula
860
"
1,870
200
2,500
16,000 •
་་་
7,244
*
105 209
13,969
*k, (Raw.)
Cleured in Ballast.
Iefuse.
Razon,
23 Vessels 14,095
45
15,103
Pirce goods,
99
...
...
"
40 300
"
Mitrums and Boots,
73
29,198
...
***
303
:
Pagar Candy,
"
5 82,138
ing at Whampoa on st December, 1855.
...
99
salame
***
:
"
30 363
4 Vessels
1,824
...
"
5
1,262
3,086
WE CAN WLLANBOUN, -Or unenumerated Articles: Bark, Buttons, bik, Lamps, Ox-hides, Physic, Straw-hats, String, Wooden
Ártacses, Bundries,
$80,000
..
'ORD ALCOCK,
M.. Consul
1,000 10,000
$3,000
2,100
26,200
20,000
200 1,800
2,500,000
30
260
36,300
80,000
$2,956,920
£702,269.6.8
#
Total Value of Exports in British Vessels,
Equal at Exchange of 4/9 per Dollar,
*The above Return exhibits the Quantities and Value of Merchandize which were entered for Exportation and paid Duty at the Canton Custom House er 54ik, feurrected in a few instances from other sources of information.)
ed are those in use in Canton. 1 Catty is equal to 1f pound avoirdupois, and 1 Picul (or 100 catties) corresponds with 1331 English.
sin intra base in most instances been computed upon the average prices of the year in the Canton Market; and where this has been found impracticable, an ang mate has been substituted.
tea motos of Dollars into Sterling has been made at the average Exchange for the year, of 4/9 per Dollar.
+
str, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK,
Consul.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Nʊ. 5.—STATEMENT of TONNAGE DUES, and of IMPORT and EXPORT DUTIES, paid by all British Vessels that arrived at and departed from the Port of CANTON during the year 1855.
No
No.
VESSEL'S NAME.
TONS.
TON NAGE DUES.
IMP. AND Exp. DUTIRA.
TONNAGE
TOTAL.
No.
VERSEL'S NAME.
TONE.
DUES.
IMP. AND. EXP
DUTIES.
TOTAL.
No
TAI
134
120 Jane Geary,
128 | Columbus,
John Gray,
203
Taels m.c.c. 101.5.0.0
4671
Taels m.o.o. 154.2.7.6 342.8.4.7
Taels m.c.o. 255.7.7.6 342.8.4.7
Taels m.c.o.
Taels m.c.c.
Taels m...
85
86
Hazard,
134
...
...
...
578
...
87 Pet,
370
***
...
135 | Senator,
277
88
John Taylor,
787
Brought forward, 32,713 2,992.2.0.0 | 33,550.6.6.1 | 36,542.8.6.1
196.7.5.0 14,365.1.2.0 | 14,561.8.7,0
***
...
...
136! Mermaid,
472
89
Frederic VII,
131
401.8.7.4
...
137 | Melanie,
136
13.6.0.0
520.3.0.1
533.9.0.1 90
Nina,...
96
........
...
138 | Harriet,
925
91
North Star,
304
192.0.0.0
...
7,394.4.6.8
401.8.7.4
7,586.4.6.8
92
Stornoway,
558
139.0.0.0
...
1 iger,
148
...
93 Cairngorm,
938
...
7,877.4.1.0 8,016.9.1.0
469.0.0.0 11,247.1.5.3 | 11,716.1.5.3
2 Seawitch,
336
...
94 Collingsburg,
474
***
3 Flavius,...
296
95
Falcon,
387
•
...
...
Kinnear,
368
97
...
Wynaud,
546
...
..
Thomas Fielden,
904
98
...
Whampoa,
376
...
Cowasjee Family,
297
99
Confucius,...
511
0.00
...
7 Achilles,
553
276.5.0.0
7,759.9.5.5
8,036.4.5.5 100
Shah Jehan,....
825
...
8 Alligator,
197
101
***
...
1
9
Africa,
515
...
::
Uncle Tom,
150
...
102 Contest,...
1,119
559.5.0.0 | 21,569.6.7.1 | 22,129.1.7.1
10
Ameer,
459
103 | Australia,
580
***
***
...
11
Lând o Cakes,
561
...
140.2.5.0
4,017.4.8.0 4,157.7.3.0 104 Ellen,
220
***
***
12
Sarah and Lucy,
450
105
Banshee,
465
...
...
...
13
New Margaret,...
411
106
Eranee,..
728
...
•
14
Forerunner,
141
107
Salamanca,
981 490.5.0.0 3,229.2.0.5 8,719.7.0.5
...
15 | Wellington,
428
214.0.0.0
...
3,426.9.8.5
8,640.9.8.5 108
Janet Willis,...
17
16 Hamilton,
Hornet,
18 Ellen,
19 Rival,
438
109
Celestial,
...
**
168
110
Catherine Apcar,
666 438 709
109.5.0.0 2,173.0.2.6 2,282.5.26
...
...
-
225
111
Aligator,
197
...
...
164
112
Chebuctoo,
408
204.0.0.0 12,946.3.4.1 13,150.3.4.1
20
Arrow,
212
113 John Dugdale,
··407
...
...
...
21
New Margaret,...
411
102.7.5.0
339.9.7.0
22
Ranee,
190
23 Flavius,
296
...
...
24
Gundreda,
450
225.0.0.0
538.5.9.3
25
Courser,
227
26 Iona,
143
...
27 Unicorn,
786
::
28 | Francis,
216
29 Melanie,
136
...
355.1.5.4
442.7.2.0 114 | Antoinette,
115 Menam, 116 Burlington,
763.5.9.3 117 | Berwickshire,
|118 | Arrow,
A. J. Kerr,
355.1.5.4 122 Recorder,
219
...
...
472
...
...
•
778
...
1,111
212
....
119 Duck,
120
121
145
277.7.5.0 53.0.0.0 7.2.5.0
710.2.7.7 214.2.9.2 360.6.3.8.
988.0.2.7, 267.2.9.1 367.8.8.8
412
...
***
Unicorn,
786
...
...
...
623
...
155.7.5.0
**
20.2.4.5
175.9.9.3
30 Minx,
178
123
Aligator,
197
.31
Crishna,
271
135.5.0.0 933.5.0.0
1,069.0.0.0
Spirit of the
32 Courser,
127
[124
Deep,...
}
733
183.2.5.0
7,650.0.4.0 | 7,833.2.9.0
33 Menam,
472
117.7.5.0 393.1.8.9
510.9.3.9 125 Lochnagar,
379
94.7.5.0
5,411.7.3.0
5,506.4.80
34
Louisa Bailey,
495
126
Hazard,...
134
1.0
36 | Ariana,
260
127 | Good Success,
528
37 Alligator,
197
49.2.5.0
286.9.5.8
336.2.0.8 128 Limehouse,
376
...
...
38 Banner,
133
...
-
39 Mirage,
82
129 Royal Stuart, 130 Eena,
837
477
238.5.0.0
2,406.0.1.0
2,644.5.1.0
No.
40 Frederic VII,
131
13.1.0.0
163.4.0.6
176.5.0.6 131 | Falcon,
387
41 Courser,
227
132 Corsair,...
127
│ ?│
1
...
42
North Star,
384
133
Heroes of Alma,
651
...
43
Senator,
277
134
India,
574
325.5.0.0 11,333.8.0.2 | 11,659.3.0.2 274.0.0.0
...
...
44 Wynaud,
45 Enima,
46 | Chin Chin,.......
47 City of London,
48 Prima Donna,
564
135
John Brightman,
404
...
110
...
11.0.0.0
142.5.8.6
153.5.8.6
136
Charles Grant,...
1,699
985.8.8.3 1,259.8.8.8
849.5.0.0*17,061.3.4.1 | 17,§ 9.8.4.1
··
310
137
Iron Prince,...
180
Gre
...
...
•
285
138
Homer,
595
...
140
7.0.0.0
40.0.0.0
47.0.0.0
139
Samuel Enderby,
395
197.5.0.0
יי
49 Vision,
562
Wadiatool
482
DL
***
50
Almeida Family,'
283
י
140 Rahmon, ...
120.5.0.0
325.1.0.0
847.5.2.4
522.6.0.1
968.0.2.1
A us! Unit
Euro
...
51
Eamont,
120
141 Flavius,
296
...
..
..
...
52 | Crishna,
271
142 Banshee,
465
***
...
53 Corsair,
54 Minx,
127
...
178
...
55
Ben Avon,
667
...
56
New Margaret, ~
411
57 | Audax,
150
58 Falcon,...
387
...
con
59 | Unicorn,
786
...
...
60 | Invincible,
718
179.5.0.0
61 Margaret Mitchell
930
...
133.6.3.3
...
62 Joseph Soames,
774
...
186.8.3.1
..
143 | Cimbria,
144 Pantaloon,
145| Mary Anne,
186.8.3.1 146 Glendarah,
|148| Arrow,..
313.1.3.3 150 Antoinette,
161 153 Duck,
279!
139.5.0.0
...
454.8.6.5 594.3.6.5
183
664
332.0.0.0 3,528.0.4.8
3,860.0.4.8
680
340.0.0.0
1,246.5.2.2
1,586.5.2.2
147 | Ellen,
+
225
267.7.8.2
267.7.8.2
...
212
214.2.9.2
214.2.9.2
...
:
149 Vigilant
257
...
219
Sarah Armitage,
165
82.5.0.0
328.9.7.8
411.4.7.8
145
14.5.0.0
812.1.0.7
826.6.0.7
63 | Banshee,
465
154 Anne,
99
9.9.0.0-
728.7.7.8
738.6.7.8
COUN
***
...
64 Cowasjee Family,
297
155 John Bunyan,
466
116.5.0.0
...
4,618.1.3.0
4,734.6.3.0
...
•
65 Pudsey Dawson,
761
156
John Matthie,
601
6,018.1.4.4
6,018.1.4.4
66
Atalanta,
419
157
Sir James,...
646
323.0.0.0
...
8,271.5.2.1
8,594.5.2.1
...
67 Patua,
68 Sautenboy,
362
90.5.0.0
4,313.9.7.5 | -4,404.4.7.5 158
Arratoon Apcar,
275
...
788.3.9.2
788.3.9.2
Greε
..
195
J
159
John Dugdale, .
407
Indi
69
Omer Pacha,...
70 Gem,...
249
1,125] 562.5.0.0
...
3,325.0.7.6
8,887.5.7.6 160
Runnymede,...
720
360.0.0.0 11,196.3.9.0
11,556.3.9.0
...
161 Foam,
628
***
Black River
71
265
***
...
...
Packet,
72 Gundreda,...
450
73
Jamsetjee
Jeejee boy,...}
574
112.3.0.0 3,363.8.1.5 287.0.0.0 1,290.7.7.8
74 Courser,
227
75 Mary Spencer,
479
113.5.0.0 493.8.6.7 239.5.0.0 1,027.4.8.6
162 Crisis,
3,476.3.1.5 166 Esperanza,
167 Mastiff,
1,577.7.7.8 170 Rock City,
607.3.6.7 171 Kelso, 1,266.9.8.6 172 Minx,
426)
314.0.0.0 8,519.9.7.0 8,833.9.7.0 213.0.0.0 4,967.4.6.4 5,180.4.6.4
Sing
Pena
Ilon
163 | Monarch,
338
...
...
Ausi
259
129.0.0.0
105.7.5.0
235.2.5.0
...
Arra
248
14.8.0.0
82.6.7.0
97.4.7.0
...
598
223.8.1.3
223.8.1.3
Rabe
...
· 529
...
...
264.5.0.0
5,490.8.2.5 5,753.3.2.5
178
**
76
Adelaide,
285
..
..
173
Alligator,
197
98.5.0.0
81.3.4.2
179.8.4.2
77 Tiger,
148
Wadiatool Rahmon
482
...
•
78
Abeona,
211
...
174
Industry,
592
296.0.0.0
•
79 Faithful,
420
...
47 Steamers &
80 Lalla Rookh,
367
small Craft,
15,500
81 Africa,
615
...
...
82 Betal,
170
Total
8,179.0.0.0 8,475,0.0.0
864.8.5.0 | 20,902.4.4.0 | 21,767.2.9.0
87,190 12,043.2.5.0 250,497.7.5.0 262,541.0.0.0
COUN
83
Antoinette,
219
***
310
84 Chin Chin,
Carried over,...... 32,713 2,992.2.0.0 33,550.6.6.136,542.3.6.1
at 72 per cent,
$16,726 $347,912 $364,638.
4 Po
at the Exchange of 4/9 per $ £3,972.8.6
£82,629.2.0 £86,601.10.6
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK,
Maci
Chin
Swat
Forn
H. M. Consul
Mani
Maci
!
British Consulate, Canton, 81st December, 1855.
cls that arriv
The Hongkong Goperument Gazette.
A Rerous of the Quantities of MANUFACTURED ARTICLES and RAW PRODUCE imported in British Vessels which
were SHIPPED from CANTON to the undermentioned Ports in China during the Year 1855.
D. EXP ES.
T
NAMES OF THE PORTS.
PALUMINATION OF ARTICLES.
TOTAL.
m.c.c. -6.6.1
Tadlex 36,54.
Wisden Manufactures,
Wollen Cloth,
moy.
Shanghai.
Foochow
Ningpo.
Hongkong.
Macao.
Changs
Changs
Changs
Changs
Changs
Changs
Changs
!
243
1,669
1,852
_1.2.0 14,561
8.7.4
401
-4.6.8
7,38
Lastings
4.1.0
8,010
Botabarettes,
1.5.3
11,710
Lang 10%,
Canaleta,
...
Spanish Stripes,
...
*
Colton Manufactures,
Skirtings, Grey,
...
...
4,560
11,150
7,440
23,150
2,800
...
...
1,275
4,447
840
1,400
***
Pieces
Pieces
Pieces
Pieces
...
0
White, Coloured,
Dved Cottons,
...
...
...
...
...
Tuls
Chintz,
...
...
...
...
...
***
***
16,183 11,880
12,650
1,260
10,220 999 4,760
...
Piecca
15,050
13,020
6,731
5,600
...
1,400
Pieces
Pieces
45,143
1,048
4
13,928
...
3,449
2,289
2,000
...
***
4,289
...
***
3,149
200
200
*
240
240
...
***
6.7.1 || 22,129
2.0.5 8,7197
0.2.6
*2,282
3.4.1
13,150:
1
Grey Cottons,
Veireteens,
Cotton Yarn,
Betel Nut,
cho de Mar,
Üres, 12 Catton,
Fish Maws, Ginseng,
か
Gam Olibanum,
...
...
...
400
•
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
***
Unenumerated,
Metals,
Iron, Unmanufactured,
Manufactured,
500
500
2,907
Lead,
2.7.7
988:
Tip,
...
...
2.9.2
2672
Quicksilver,
...
..
5.3.8.
367
2.4.5
175
0.4.0
7,833
Nutinegs,
l'epper,...
Patchuck,...
Rattaus,
Sharks Fins,
素 Sandal Wood,
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
...
...
***
...
...
...
...
...
..
Sapan Wood,
---
.3.0 5,506.41
...
...
...
...
...
..
...
...
500 Picule
Catties
14,071 19,952 6,095,117 31,942 3,083 43,430 64,619
80,000
8,922
3,000 41,579
1,700 1,088 39,390
...
...
...
***
...
***
9,120
846
...
1,346
Picule
Picula
Piculs
Piculs
Piculs
Piculs
819
3,726
Cattics
Catties
Catties
Catties
Catties
Catties
4,000
4,000
29,689
***
43,760
39,644
1,300
60,896
136,978
...
267,451
312,685
6,812,231
**
...
31,942
*
12,203
43,430
16,416
...
81,035
184,552
122,266 58,050
264,552
131,188
61,050
...
41,579
1,700
1,088
198,259
7,080
110,303
***
62,500
10,800
33,760
175,760
976,954 199,100
...
...
237,619
117,383
***
20,000
...
82,500
48,560
237,100
145,100
344,100
.1.0
2,644
=.0.2 | 11,639.:
COUNTRIES
.8.3 1,259
4.1 17,910.
Coma Britain,
...
.0.0
5224
.2.4
Imami Stales, 968.02 kumpte
Total,
...
.6.5
594.3
.4.8 .2.2 .8.2
3,850.
1,586.3
267 : *
.9.2
2142
British Consulate, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
RUTHERFORD Alcock,
H. M's. Consul,
:-▲ Comparative Statement of the Quantities of TEA EXPORTED from the PORT OF CANTON to the Countries and Places
undermentioned, during the Fivṛ YEARS ending 31st December, 1855.
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
...
tb 35,785,200 500,000 10,583,550 2,783,900
49,652,650
tb 32,620,000
tb
Ib
38,311,000
28,890,300
th 17,603,000
986,301 15,894,187 3,284,000
52,784,448
3,490,139
3,500,000
101,800
11,739,665
15,452,781
1,629,170
2,583,900
1,350,000
909,400
56,124,704
49,193,081
20,243,370
British Consulate, Canton, 31st December, 1855.
PORT OF CANTON,
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK, H. Ms. Consul.
No 8.-DIRECT TRADE in British Vessels from and to GREAT BRITAIN and BRITISH Colonies.
VALUR OF
CARGO.
TOTAL
ARRIVE D.
DEPARTED.
ô ó b üüô8 288 82EUNEN
7.8
4114
0.7
826!
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
7,8
3.0
738 4,734
TOTAL
ALLA VOOR VEENCË
f
NUMBER
4.4
2.1
9.2
6,018 8,5944 78841
with in Bul- Carguen, last.
with
Trial.
Cargoes.
in Bel- last,
| OF CREWS.
Total.
TOTAL
VALUE OF
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
CAROO.
COUNTRIES TO WHICH
DEPARTED.
within Bal- Cargoes last.
with
Total.
Cargoes.
in Bal- last.
TOTAL
NUMBER
OF CREWS.
Tetal,
Samad Britain,
3
7.0
8,833
9.0 11,556.3
5.4 5,180.45
27
12
2
34 31
●
5.0°
235.3
1.0
97.4
223.1
:: ww
3022041 mad
30 17,619 5,298
1,267
...
1,267 806 18,425
52 1,766
581 6511,639
5,298 307
581
47
...
11,458 23,097 1,674
Great Britain India, Singapore, Hongkong, Australia,
23
15
...
...
16471
: Buri
2313,101
13,101 529
19
12
8,233 1,515 4,010
9,748
881
1,921
5,931
430
49
58
2,24119,729
21,970
1,512
1
211
211
13
405 1,089 1,494
7
367
367
23
438
438
20
6,753.--
INDIRECT or CARRYING TRADE in British Vessels from and to other COUNTRIES.
17914
8,475,
.0 | 21,7672
.0 262,541
$364,638 £86,601
ALCOCK.
sul.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
with in Ral. Carpone last.
of China, 39
i
***
...
6
2
16621
ARRIVE D.
TONNAGE:
Total.
with Cargoes.
in Bal- last.
Total.
TOTAL NUMBER
OF CREWS.
TOTAL
VALUR OF
CARGO.
Total,... 137
4114,414 1,983 1,555
61615,030 1,106
...
1,983
112
1,555
65
...
557
53
465
30
260
...
260
22
674
574
20
557 465
22
39 176 57,422 | 13,069 71,391 5,364
4 Ports of China, Macao, Hamburgh, Manila, Swatow, Cunsingmoon, Buenos Ayres, San Francisco,
Total,... 101
DEPARTED.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.]
TONNAGE.
COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED.
with in Bal- Cargoes
wick
Total.
last.
Cargore.
in Bal- Last.
TOTAL
NUMBER
OF CREWS.
Total.
37
10
1
༡
1
...
...
IN FINõ
2
47 12,092 3 296
3,774 15,866
1,278
1,197 1,493
76.
2 597
597
26
1
2
574 611
1,085
53
272
272
22
2
551
551
48
279
279
14
2
586
586
46
73 174 42,492 29,198 71,690 4,928
RUTHERFORD ALCOCK
TOTAL
VALUK OF
CARGO..
5
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CONSULATE OF Chile, CANTON, February 18th, 1856.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq, is my ATTORN
Under the instructions of the MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, the undersigned FRED China during my became therefrom hereby calls the attention of persons concerned to the annexed DECREE of the GOVERNMENT OF CHILE..
GIDEON NYE, Jr. Consul of Chile.
Santiago, 8th May, 1855.
SIR,-I have received from the Minister of Marine a Communication, stating that His Excellency the President has issued the following Decree,-
1st, The Government is at present equipping and shipping men for the Brig-of- war Ancud," and other Government Vessels:
CC.
2d, That Foreign Merchant vessels have lately been shipping Native Sailors to an extent seriously incommoding to the State:
3d, That the Government has adopted effective means in order to sustain the national character of Merchant Vessels, and render more effective the Laws relative to the Mercantile Marine:
ith. That for the reasons above given, there exists great scarcity of Chilian Sailors, which scarcity embarrasses our mercantile vessels.
In consequence, therefore, the Commandant General of Marine, according to the Law XXVIII, of July 1836, and in virtue of the power reposed in him by the said Act, issued the following Decree :-
1st, Chilian Merchant Vessels are hereby permitted to ship and employ as ship's Company, two-thirds of their crew from Foreign sailors, from Captain to Boy.
2d, This Decree hall exist and have full effect and virtue till the 25th day of May 1857, after which time the Decree of the 25th January 1847, will again take effect..
3d, National ships at sea on the 25th May 1857, will enjoy the benefit of the Decree now made till their arrival in a Chilian port.
Government Officials are requested to give full publicity to the foregoing Decree.
NOTICE.
THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the THE
SUPREME COURT, will be held on THURS- DAY, the 28th day of February instant, at 12 o'clock Noon.
MR
By Order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Regisrur.
NOTICE.
R JAMES McCORMICK is authorized to
sign our Firm per Procuration,
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
ALVORD & Co.
R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the NEW YORK Branch Establishment..
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria,
(Signed)
A. VARRAS.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of MrC.VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
[R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to sign
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, Ist January, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. Capital £1,259,760 SterlING. ПHE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae..
TURNER & Co.
THE
Medical Advisera.
For Hongkong,-W. A. Harland, M.D. For Canton, Walt. Gro. Dickson, M.D. Hongkong, 9th. August, 1855..
15th January, 1856.
W. T. BRIDGES
SMITH & BRIMELOW, SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Mercha::
Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, "AVE always on hand an Assortment of SK;
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind
Also,
H
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINE, &c., of a superior description. BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIAL
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known lo of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Or land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, me 1542. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000.
DIVIDED INTO SIXTY Shares of CompanT'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850. COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED N
THE FOUR & FIVE PER CEND LOANS, IN THE NAME Of the DirecTORS. MESSES APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Culeuths.
Agents.
Mesars T. A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Pluce, Londa STEPHENS & JOAQUIM, Singapors.
"
"
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
POLICIES
OLICIES on Goods, FREIGHT, and TREASCIL granted by the undersigned to all' parts of is
World
Y. J. MURROW.
CARD.
Agent in China.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPER,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
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TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ow Dollar; each additional Line, Twenty Cenis-Ino half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Bongkang
** SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 35.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby green, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
■*, is before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., is officially advised, that the Earl of Clarendon pointed DON JOZE DE BOSCH, to be Her Majesty's -Consul at the Port of Sual in Pangasinan (Philippine Bounds).
By Order,
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Off Secretary to H. B. M. Plenipotentiary.
perintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Rese are to notify unto all whom it may concern, that IAM PUSTAU AND COMPANY, of Hongkong, Mer- have lodged at this Office, on the 26th instant, in Affidavits and Papers, from which it appears that Thousand Sovereigns were shipped in Melbourne, in beginning of October 1855, on board of a British re- red Barque called the Amigos, whereof WILLIAM J. La British-born subject, was and is Master, and, as he , also Owner; that the destination of the said Trea- was Hongkong; that the said WILLIAM PUSTAU AND PAST were the Consignees and have received Bills of ng thereof; that no part of the said Treasure has ever arted the hands of the said firm or their Agents; that id Barque has never visited Hongkong, although she been seen at Shanghae and Swatow; that she sailed cargo of Sugar from Swatow, on the 19th instant, g South, and has not been since heard of; and that Firm verily believe that the said WILLIAM J. LEE feloniously and piratically run away with the said rure to South America or elsewhere (as appears in rular by the Affidavit of WILLIAM PUSTAU, Esquire, Senior Member of the said firm, sworn on the 25th LIL)
WPANY
No. 23.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, appointed The Honorable T. C. Anstey, Esquire, Attorney-General; Captain CowPER, R.E., Acting Surveyor-General; and J. C. POWER, Esquire,-to be Members of a Commission for investigating and report- ing in what manner the Construction of the projected Praya along the Sea Face of the City of Victoria, to be called the Bowring Praya," shall be commenced and carried out.
"
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
No. 24.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In accordance with instructions conveyed in Circular Despatch from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, His Excellency The Governor directs the publication of the Conditions fixed by the India Board as those upon which Candidates for the Civil Service of India will be examined in July 1856. India will be examined in July 1856.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.
1. In July, 1856, an examination will take place of candidates for appointments to the Civil Service of India. Notice will be hereafter given of the days and place of examination.
2. Any natural-boru subject of Her Majesty, who shall be desirous of entering the Civil Service of India, will be entitled to be exa- Er Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Pleni-mined at such examination, provided he shall, before the 1st of May, potentiary and Chief Superintendent of British 1856, have transmitted to the India Board, Cannon Row, West- Trade in China.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Offig. Secretary to H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
perintendency of Trade, Victoria, ilongkong, 27th February, 1856.
minster,-
(a) A certificate of his birth, showing that his age, on the 1st of May, 1856, will be above eighteen years and under twenty- three years.
(b) A certificate, signed by a physician or surgeon, of his having no disease, consitutional affection, or bodily infirmity, unfitting him for the Civil Service of India,
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Bongkang
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 35.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby green, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
■*, is before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., is officially advised, that the Earl of Clarendon pointed DON JOZE DE BOSCH, to be Her Majesty's -Consul at the Port of Sual in Pangasinan (Philippine Bounds).
By Order,
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Off Secretary to H. B. M. Plenipotentiary.
perintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
Diplomatic Department. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Rese are to notify unto all whom it may concern, that IAM PUSTAU AND COMPANY, of Hongkong, Mer- have lodged at this Office, on the 26th instant, in Affidavits and Papers, from which it appears that Thousand Sovereigns were shipped in Melbourne, in beginning of October 1855, on board of a British re- red Barque called the Amigos, whereof WILLIAM J. La British-born subject, was and is Master, and, as he , also Owner; that the destination of the said Trea- was Hongkong; that the said WILLIAM PUSTAU AND PAST were the Consignees and have received Bills of ng thereof; that no part of the said Treasure has ever arted the hands of the said firm or their Agents; that id Barque has never visited Hongkong, although she been seen at Shanghae and Swatow; that she sailed cargo of Sugar from Swatow, on the 19th instant, g South, and has not been since heard of; and that Firm verily believe that the said WILLIAM J. LEE feloniously and piratically run away with the said rure to South America or elsewhere (as appears in rular by the Affidavit of WILLIAM PUSTAU, Esquire, Senior Member of the said firm, sworn on the 25th LIL)
WPANY
No. 23.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor and Commander-in-Chief has, under his hand and Seal of the Colony, appointed The Honorable T. C. Anstey, Esquire, Attorney-General; Captain CowPER, R.E., Acting Surveyor-General; and J. C. POWER, Esquire,-to be Members of a Commission for investigating and report- ing in what manner the Construction of the projected Praya along the Sea Face of the City of Victoria, to be called the Bowring Praya," shall be commenced and carried out.
"
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
No. 24.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In accordance with instructions conveyed in Circular Despatch from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, His Excellency The Governor directs the publication of the Conditions fixed by the India Board as those upon which Candidates for the Civil Service of India will be examined in July 1856. India will be examined in July 1856.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.
1. In July, 1856, an examination will take place of candidates for appointments to the Civil Service of India. Notice will be hereafter given of the days and place of examination.
2. Any natural-boru subject of Her Majesty, who shall be desirous of entering the Civil Service of India, will be entitled to be exa- Er Command of His Excellency Her Majesty's Pleni-mined at such examination, provided he shall, before the 1st of May, potentiary and Chief Superintendent of British 1856, have transmitted to the India Board, Cannon Row, West- Trade in China.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Offig. Secretary to H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
perintendency of Trade, Victoria, ilongkong, 27th February, 1856.
minster,-
(a) A certificate of his birth, showing that his age, on the 1st of May, 1856, will be above eighteen years and under twenty- three years.
(b) A certificate, signed by a physician or surgeon, of his having no disease, consitutional affection, or bodily infirmity, unfitting him for the Civil Service of India,
:
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(c). A_certificate of good moral character, signed by the head No. 25.
of the school or college at which he has last received his education ; or, if he has not received education at any school
or college since the year 1853, then such proof of good moral
character as may be satisfactory to the India Board. (d) A statement of those of the branches of knowledge, here-
inafter enumerated, in which he desires to be examined. 3. The examination will take place only in the following branches of knowledge :—
English Language and Literature:-
Composition
...
...
***
***
...
...
English Literature and History, including that of the Laws
and Constitution
...
...
...
...
...
Language, Literature, and History of Greece...
"
59
"
»
"1
"
"
"
"
Mathematics, pure and mixed...
500
|
GOVERNMENT NOTFICATION. of Police to the Colonial Secretary, having been laid The following communication from the Superintendent
before His Excellency The Governor, SIR JOHN BOWRING desires that his cordial thanks may be given to the Gentlemen who so kindly and actively co-operated in stopping the progress of the Fire on the morning of the 24th Instant.
By Order,
H
Gral
tury,
Acti
and dire to si
N
20
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
dest:
othe
The
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
...1,000
1,500
...
750
...
750
...
...
...
375
No. 10.
...
...
375
...
...
375
...
...
...
...
***
1,000
Rome France Germany Italy
...
POLICE DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG,
25th February, 1856. SIR-I have the honor to forward to you to be laid before His Natural Science, that is, Chemistry, Electricity and
Magnetism, Natural History, Geology, and Mineralogy 500 Excellency the Governor the following "Special Report."
Moral Sciences, that is, Logic, Mental, Moral, and
Political Philosophy... Sanscrit Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature
...
...
...
...
***
...
•*•
...
...
***
...
...
...
500 375 375
6,875
4. The merit of the persons examined will be estimated by marks, according to the ordinary system in use at several of the Univer- sities, and the numbers set opposite to each branch in the preceding paragraph denote the greatest number of marks that can be obtained in respect of it.
5. No candidate will be allowed any marks in respect of any subject of examination unless he shall obtain, in respect of that subject, one-sixth of the number of marks set against that particular subject.
6. The examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers, and by vivá voce examination.
7. After the examination shall have been completed, the marks obtained by each candidate, in respect of each of the subjects in which he shall have been examined, shall be added up, and the names of the twenty candidates who shall have obtained a greater aggre- gate number of marks than any of the remaining candidates shall be set forth in order of merit; and such twenty candidates shall be deemed to be selected candidates for the Civil Service of India. Their choice, so far as it can be allowed, of the Presidency in India to which they shall be appointed, shall be determined by the order in which they stand on such list.
8. In August, 1857, a further examination of the selected can- didates will take place in the following subjects:-
Law, including the ordinary rules of taking evidence and
the mode of conducting civil and criminal trials... The History of India
Political Economy
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
|
At about half-past twelve A.M., 24th instant, a fire broke out in the Western Market, either in the Fish-markẹt or in a Store, the basement of one of the houses on the North side of the Queen's Road West. Prompt communication was made to the Central Police Station, and thence to the Main-guard 59th Barracks, and as quickly as could be expected a strong military force was at the scene of the conflagration. Detachments of seamen were landed from H. M.'s Ships in Harbor, and from the Spanish Government Steamer Reina de Castilla. Strenuous efforts were made to subdue the fire, both by the use of the many powerful and well-managed fire-engines in attendance, and the well-directed efforts of the seamen to pull down the wooden fronts and projections of houses, but for a long time, owing to so much wood entering into the construction of the houses, and the mass of flame in the large yet unapproachable area of the West Market, (increased to fierceness by a strong North-east breeze,) not attended with success; the flames communicated to the houses on the South side of the Queen's Road, and extended to the end of the block of buildings eastward, also some distance up the Central Street, Tai-ping-shan. About 3 o'clock A.M., the fire was so far got under that no apprehension was felt for its proceeding Eastward or Westward, but there appeared great danger of its extending up the Tai-ping-shan, which led to the necessity of cutting off the commu nication by blowing up one of the houses. The result was altogether successful, and at about 5 A.M., the flames were completely subdued, and confined to the buildings partially consumed. It is satisfactory to state, that those who worked and directed the fire-engines rendered good and effective service, as there is no doubt that, but for the aid from this source, the fire would have reached to an alarming extent.
The Fire Engines in attendance were as follow ;-
1 Private Engine, powerful and effective, owned by Tam Achoy. 1 Public do. ' belonging to an Association of Chinese. 2 Private do.
do. from a Merchant Ship in Harbour.
do.
...
1,000
to P. & O. St. Nay. Company.
400
1 do.
do.
do.
to Messrs Dent & Co.
...
1 do.
400
I from the Spanish Government Steamer.
200
4 do. do. Military Departments.
1 attached to the Police Department.
Any Vernacular Language of India, to be previously
fixed by the India Board...
...
...
...
...
and such further examination will be conducted in the same manner as that above described. (The numbers set opposite to each subject denote the greatest number of marks which can be obtained in respect of such subjects.)
9. Any selected candidate who shall not, at such further examina- tion in 1857, obtain, in each of the subjects above-mentioned, one- sixth of the number of marks set against such particular subject, shall be struck off the list of selected candidates.
12 Total.
but broke down on the road.
One Engine was forwarded by Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co.,
It is to be regretted that the blowing-up of the house as before mentioned, caused the loss of life of four Chinese, who, (with several moment of the explosion, every possible precaution was taken by the others who received slight injuries,) were in the building at the Chief Magsitrate, who gave directions for the warning, in their own language, of the Chinese Spectators, and by the Commanding Officer Royal Engineers, who personally directed the measures connected with laying and firing the gunpowder, to prevent any accident; and this casualty may properly be attributed to the unfortunate perver-
10. The selected candidates who, at such further examination, shall be deemed by the examiners to have a comptent knowledge (ascertained in the manner mentioned in the preceding paragraph) of Law, the History of India, Political Economy, and one Lan- guage of India, shall be entitled to be appointed to the Civil Service of India; and the names of such candidates shall be placed in a list in the order of their merit in such examination, estimated, as above, by the total number of marks which they shall have obtained insity of the sufferers themselves. respect of all the subjects in which they shall have been examined
at such examination.
11. The seniority in the Civil Service of India of such candidates shall be determined acording to the order in which they stand on the list resulting from such further examination.
12. No person will, even after such examination, be allowed to proceed to India, unless he shall comply with the regulations in force at the time for the Civil Service of India, and shall be Bound bodily health and good moral character.
of
13. The Commissioners for the Affairs of India will be ready to receive, at any time previous to the 1st of May, 1856, the testimo- nials of persons desirous of being appointed to the office of Ex- aminer; but, with respect to the examinations above mentioned, no such appointment will be made until after the date above mentioned. 14. All papers relating to the above-mentioned examinations are to be seut, and all inquiries are to be addressed, thus :—
India Civil Service Examination.'
I have made every possible inquiry into the cause of the outbreak of the fire, but failed to obtain any direct information; I have how ever no reason to believe that it arose otherwise than by accident. There was but little or no disorder during the fire, apart from the excitement amongst the residents in the vicinity; or
were there many instances of robbery, and none of a violent character have. been reported. Police patrols were sent to different parts of the town, and the Sergeants in command reported that all was quiet. It is rumored that one woman and three men were destroyed in one of the consumed houses in the market, but no confirmed information has been received.
Police Force in attendance.
1 ...
...
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(c). A_certificate of good moral character, signed by the head No. 25.
of the school or college at which he has last received his education ; or, if he has not received education at any school
or college since the year 1853, then such proof of good moral
character as may be satisfactory to the India Board. (d) A statement of those of the branches of knowledge, here-
inafter enumerated, in which he desires to be examined. 3. The examination will take place only in the following branches of knowledge :—
English Language and Literature:-
Composition
...
...
***
***
...
...
English Literature and History, including that of the Laws
and Constitution
...
...
...
...
...
Language, Literature, and History of Greece...
"
59
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Mathematics, pure and mixed...
500
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GOVERNMENT NOTFICATION. of Police to the Colonial Secretary, having been laid The following communication from the Superintendent
before His Excellency The Governor, SIR JOHN BOWRING desires that his cordial thanks may be given to the Gentlemen who so kindly and actively co-operated in stopping the progress of the Fire on the morning of the 24th Instant.
By Order,
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The
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
...1,000
1,500
...
750
...
750
...
...
...
375
No. 10.
...
...
375
...
...
375
...
...
...
...
***
1,000
Rome France Germany Italy
...
POLICE DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG,
25th February, 1856. SIR-I have the honor to forward to you to be laid before His Natural Science, that is, Chemistry, Electricity and
Magnetism, Natural History, Geology, and Mineralogy 500 Excellency the Governor the following "Special Report."
Moral Sciences, that is, Logic, Mental, Moral, and
Political Philosophy... Sanscrit Language and Literature Arabic Language and Literature
...
...
...
...
***
...
•*•
...
...
***
...
...
...
500 375 375
6,875
4. The merit of the persons examined will be estimated by marks, according to the ordinary system in use at several of the Univer- sities, and the numbers set opposite to each branch in the preceding paragraph denote the greatest number of marks that can be obtained in respect of it.
5. No candidate will be allowed any marks in respect of any subject of examination unless he shall obtain, in respect of that subject, one-sixth of the number of marks set against that particular subject.
6. The examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers, and by vivá voce examination.
7. After the examination shall have been completed, the marks obtained by each candidate, in respect of each of the subjects in which he shall have been examined, shall be added up, and the names of the twenty candidates who shall have obtained a greater aggre- gate number of marks than any of the remaining candidates shall be set forth in order of merit; and such twenty candidates shall be deemed to be selected candidates for the Civil Service of India. Their choice, so far as it can be allowed, of the Presidency in India to which they shall be appointed, shall be determined by the order in which they stand on such list.
8. In August, 1857, a further examination of the selected can- didates will take place in the following subjects:-
Law, including the ordinary rules of taking evidence and
the mode of conducting civil and criminal trials... The History of India
Political Economy
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
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At about half-past twelve A.M., 24th instant, a fire broke out in the Western Market, either in the Fish-markẹt or in a Store, the basement of one of the houses on the North side of the Queen's Road West. Prompt communication was made to the Central Police Station, and thence to the Main-guard 59th Barracks, and as quickly as could be expected a strong military force was at the scene of the conflagration. Detachments of seamen were landed from H. M.'s Ships in Harbor, and from the Spanish Government Steamer Reina de Castilla. Strenuous efforts were made to subdue the fire, both by the use of the many powerful and well-managed fire-engines in attendance, and the well-directed efforts of the seamen to pull down the wooden fronts and projections of houses, but for a long time, owing to so much wood entering into the construction of the houses, and the mass of flame in the large yet unapproachable area of the West Market, (increased to fierceness by a strong North-east breeze,) not attended with success; the flames communicated to the houses on the South side of the Queen's Road, and extended to the end of the block of buildings eastward, also some distance up the Central Street, Tai-ping-shan. About 3 o'clock A.M., the fire was so far got under that no apprehension was felt for its proceeding Eastward or Westward, but there appeared great danger of its extending up the Tai-ping-shan, which led to the necessity of cutting off the commu nication by blowing up one of the houses. The result was altogether successful, and at about 5 A.M., the flames were completely subdued, and confined to the buildings partially consumed. It is satisfactory to state, that those who worked and directed the fire-engines rendered good and effective service, as there is no doubt that, but for the aid from this source, the fire would have reached to an alarming extent.
The Fire Engines in attendance were as follow ;-
1 Private Engine, powerful and effective, owned by Tam Achoy. 1 Public do. ' belonging to an Association of Chinese. 2 Private do.
do. from a Merchant Ship in Harbour.
do.
...
1,000
to P. & O. St. Nay. Company.
400
1 do.
do.
do.
to Messrs Dent & Co.
...
1 do.
400
I from the Spanish Government Steamer.
200
4 do. do. Military Departments.
1 attached to the Police Department.
Any Vernacular Language of India, to be previously
fixed by the India Board...
...
...
...
...
and such further examination will be conducted in the same manner as that above described. (The numbers set opposite to each subject denote the greatest number of marks which can be obtained in respect of such subjects.)
9. Any selected candidate who shall not, at such further examina- tion in 1857, obtain, in each of the subjects above-mentioned, one- sixth of the number of marks set against such particular subject, shall be struck off the list of selected candidates.
12 Total.
but broke down on the road.
One Engine was forwarded by Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co.,
It is to be regretted that the blowing-up of the house as before mentioned, caused the loss of life of four Chinese, who, (with several moment of the explosion, every possible precaution was taken by the others who received slight injuries,) were in the building at the Chief Magsitrate, who gave directions for the warning, in their own language, of the Chinese Spectators, and by the Commanding Officer Royal Engineers, who personally directed the measures connected with laying and firing the gunpowder, to prevent any accident; and this casualty may properly be attributed to the unfortunate perver-
10. The selected candidates who, at such further examination, shall be deemed by the examiners to have a comptent knowledge (ascertained in the manner mentioned in the preceding paragraph) of Law, the History of India, Political Economy, and one Lan- guage of India, shall be entitled to be appointed to the Civil Service of India; and the names of such candidates shall be placed in a list in the order of their merit in such examination, estimated, as above, by the total number of marks which they shall have obtained insity of the sufferers themselves. respect of all the subjects in which they shall have been examined
at such examination.
11. The seniority in the Civil Service of India of such candidates shall be determined acording to the order in which they stand on the list resulting from such further examination.
12. No person will, even after such examination, be allowed to proceed to India, unless he shall comply with the regulations in force at the time for the Civil Service of India, and shall be Bound bodily health and good moral character.
of
13. The Commissioners for the Affairs of India will be ready to receive, at any time previous to the 1st of May, 1856, the testimo- nials of persons desirous of being appointed to the office of Ex- aminer; but, with respect to the examinations above mentioned, no such appointment will be made until after the date above mentioned. 14. All papers relating to the above-mentioned examinations are to be seut, and all inquiries are to be addressed, thus :—
India Civil Service Examination.'
I have made every possible inquiry into the cause of the outbreak of the fire, but failed to obtain any direct information; I have how ever no reason to believe that it arose otherwise than by accident. There was but little or no disorder during the fire, apart from the excitement amongst the residents in the vicinity; or
were there many instances of robbery, and none of a violent character have. been reported. Police patrols were sent to different parts of the town, and the Sergeants in command reported that all was quiet. It is rumored that one woman and three men were destroyed in one of the consumed houses in the market, but no confirmed information has been received.
Police Force in attendance.
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His Excellency the Governor, The Honorable Lieut.-Colonel Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general in- Graham, Military Commandant, the Honourable the Colonial Secre-formation. tary, The Honourable the Chief Magistrate, Captain Cowper R.E., Acting Surveyor General, Commodore Elliot and other military and civil Government officers were present and by their presence and directions stimulated the exertions of those who rendered assistance to subdue the fire.—I have &c.,
C. MAY, Superintendent of Police.
N. B.—The total number of houses burnt down is 78, and about 20 others partially burnt or damaged. The value of the houses destroyed, I estimate at ($80,000) eighty thousand dollars, and the other property and merchandize at ($20,000) twenty thousand dollars.
The Honorable
W. T. MERCER, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary.
Νο. 26.
C. MAY.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Circular, issued by the Commission for executing the Office of Colonial Treasurer, is made public for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
CIRCULAR.
TO HEADS of DEPARTMENTS.
It is hereby intimated, that in future, on the First Morning of every Month, a Notice will be posted at the Colonial Treasury, shewing the Quantity of each particular Coin in the Treasury Chest, and the Proportion in which each will be distributed in payment of the various Salaries and Contingencies due for the month preceding.
W. T. MERCER, President,
(Signed)
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Treasury Commission.
Colonial Treasury, 26th February, 1856. No. 27.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Return of Notes in Circulation_and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Mouth ending 31st January, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation,
NOTES ISSUED,............$149,575, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong,
1st February, 1856.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited correspond- ed in Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 26th February, 1856.
No. 28.
H. REINHARD, A Member of the Colonial
Treasury Commission.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to Noon of the 15th March next, for the construction of the following Works:-
1. A CENTRAL POLICE STATION at the S.E. angle of the junction of Wellington and Cochrane Streets.
2. A SMALL POLICE STATION near Messrs Gibb,
Livingston & Co.'s lower gate.
3. A POLICE STATION at West Point. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and every in- formation given, on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th February, 1856.
Consulate of CHILE, CANTON, February 18th, 1856. Under the instructions of the MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, the undersigned hereby calls the attention of persons concerned to the annexed DECREE of the GOVERNMENT of Chile.
GIDEON NYE, Jr. Consul of Chile.
SANTIAGO, 8th May, 1855.
SIR, I have received from the Minister of Marine a Communication, stating that His Excellency the President has issued the following Decree,-
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NOTICE.
П\HE next SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT under its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held on FRIDAY, the 7th day of March, 1856, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
In re JOHN COLLETT,
deceased.
"9
99
FRANCISCO ANACLETO, CAETAINO FERNANDEZ, MAHOMMED ALLI, MUNGLOO.
"
"
"
"
1st, The Government is at present equipping and shipping men for the Brig-of-NOTICE is hereby given to thee any WILLS of
war" Ancud,” and other Government Vessels :
2d, That Foreign Merchant vessels have lately been shipping Native Sailors to an extent seriously incommoding to the State:
3d, That the Government has adopted effective means in order to sustain the pational character of Merchant Vessels, and render more effective the Laws relative to the Mercantile Marine:
4th, That for the reasons above given, there exists great scarcity of Chilian Sailors, which scarcity embarrasses our mercantile vessels.
In consequence, therefore, the Commandant General of Marine, according to the Law XXVII, of July 1836, and in virtue of the power reposed in him by the said Act, issued the following Decree :----
1st, Chilian Merchant Vessels are hereby permitted to ship and employ as ship's Company, two-thirds of their crew from Foreign sailors, from Captain to Boy.
2d, This Decree shall exist and have full effect and virtue till the 25th day of
May 1957, after which time the Decree of the 25th January 1847, will again take
effect.
3d, National ships at sea on the 25th May 1857, will enjoy the benefit of the Decree now made till their arrival in a Chilian port.
Government Officials are requested to give full publicity to the foregoing Decree.
(Signed)
A. VARAS.
Kix and、 Persons to produce or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their
possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATUR- DAY, the 8th day of March, 1856 ; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Acting Registrar of the said Court. By the Court,
FR
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,`
Acting Registrar,
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T, BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
NOTICE. PUBLIC MEETING, for the establishment of FIRE BRIGADE, will be held at the Residence of Messrs ARMSTRONG & LAWRENCE, on
A
WEDNESDAY, the 5th March, at 3 o'clock P.M.
Should the Mail Steamer arrive on Wednesday,
the Meeting will be postponed till the following day,
at 3 P.M.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1856.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
His Excellency the Governor, The Honorable Lieut.-Colonel Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general in- Graham, Military Commandant, the Honourable the Colonial Secre-formation. tary, The Honourable the Chief Magistrate, Captain Cowper R.E., Acting Surveyor General, Commodore Elliot and other military and civil Government officers were present and by their presence and directions stimulated the exertions of those who rendered assistance to subdue the fire.—I have &c.,
C. MAY, Superintendent of Police.
N. B.—The total number of houses burnt down is 78, and about 20 others partially burnt or damaged. The value of the houses destroyed, I estimate at ($80,000) eighty thousand dollars, and the other property and merchandize at ($20,000) twenty thousand dollars.
The Honorable
W. T. MERCER, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary.
Νο. 26.
C. MAY.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Circular, issued by the Commission for executing the Office of Colonial Treasurer, is made public for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
CIRCULAR.
TO HEADS of DEPARTMENTS.
It is hereby intimated, that in future, on the First Morning of every Month, a Notice will be posted at the Colonial Treasury, shewing the Quantity of each particular Coin in the Treasury Chest, and the Proportion in which each will be distributed in payment of the various Salaries and Contingencies due for the month preceding.
W. T. MERCER, President,
(Signed)
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Treasury Commission.
Colonial Treasury, 26th February, 1856. No. 27.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Return of Notes in Circulation_and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Mouth ending 31st January, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation,
NOTES ISSUED,............$149,575, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong,
1st February, 1856.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited correspond- ed in Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 26th February, 1856.
No. 28.
H. REINHARD, A Member of the Colonial
Treasury Commission.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to Noon of the 15th March next, for the construction of the following Works:-
1. A CENTRAL POLICE STATION at the S.E. angle of the junction of Wellington and Cochrane Streets.
2. A SMALL POLICE STATION near Messrs Gibb,
Livingston & Co.'s lower gate.
3. A POLICE STATION at West Point. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and every in- formation given, on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th February, 1856.
Consulate of CHILE, CANTON, February 18th, 1856. Under the instructions of the MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, the undersigned hereby calls the attention of persons concerned to the annexed DECREE of the GOVERNMENT of Chile.
GIDEON NYE, Jr. Consul of Chile.
SANTIAGO, 8th May, 1855.
SIR, I have received from the Minister of Marine a Communication, stating that His Excellency the President has issued the following Decree,-
|
NOTICE.
П\HE next SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT under its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held on FRIDAY, the 7th day of March, 1856, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
In re JOHN COLLETT,
deceased.
"9
99
FRANCISCO ANACLETO, CAETAINO FERNANDEZ, MAHOMMED ALLI, MUNGLOO.
"
"
"
"
1st, The Government is at present equipping and shipping men for the Brig-of-NOTICE is hereby given to thee any WILLS of
war" Ancud,” and other Government Vessels :
2d, That Foreign Merchant vessels have lately been shipping Native Sailors to an extent seriously incommoding to the State:
3d, That the Government has adopted effective means in order to sustain the pational character of Merchant Vessels, and render more effective the Laws relative to the Mercantile Marine:
4th, That for the reasons above given, there exists great scarcity of Chilian Sailors, which scarcity embarrasses our mercantile vessels.
In consequence, therefore, the Commandant General of Marine, according to the Law XXVII, of July 1836, and in virtue of the power reposed in him by the said Act, issued the following Decree :----
1st, Chilian Merchant Vessels are hereby permitted to ship and employ as ship's Company, two-thirds of their crew from Foreign sailors, from Captain to Boy.
2d, This Decree shall exist and have full effect and virtue till the 25th day of
May 1957, after which time the Decree of the 25th January 1847, will again take
effect.
3d, National ships at sea on the 25th May 1857, will enjoy the benefit of the Decree now made till their arrival in a Chilian port.
Government Officials are requested to give full publicity to the foregoing Decree.
(Signed)
A. VARAS.
Kix and、 Persons to produce or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their
possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATUR- DAY, the 8th day of March, 1856 ; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Acting Registrar of the said Court. By the Court,
FR
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,`
Acting Registrar,
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T, BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
NOTICE. PUBLIC MEETING, for the establishment of FIRE BRIGADE, will be held at the Residence of Messrs ARMSTRONG & LAWRENCE, on
A
WEDNESDAY, the 5th March, at 3 o'clock P.M.
Should the Mail Steamer arrive on Wednesday,
the Meeting will be postponed till the following day,
at 3 P.M.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1856.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
His Excellency the Governor, The Honorable Lieut.-Colonel Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general in- Graham, Military Commandant, the Honourable the Colonial Secre-formation. tary, The Honourable the Chief Magistrate, Captain Cowper R.E., Acting Surveyor General, Commodore Elliot and other military and civil Government officers were present and by their presence and directions stimulated the exertions of those who rendered assistance to subdue the fire.—I have &c.,
C. MAY, Superintendent of Police.
N. B.—The total number of houses burnt down is 78, and about 20 others partially burnt or damaged. The value of the houses destroyed, I estimate at ($80,000) eighty thousand dollars, and the other property and merchandize at ($20,000) twenty thousand dollars.
The Honorable
W. T. MERCER, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary.
Νο. 26.
C. MAY.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Circular, issued by the Commission for executing the Office of Colonial Treasurer, is made public for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
CIRCULAR.
TO HEADS of DEPARTMENTS.
It is hereby intimated, that in future, on the First Morning of every Month, a Notice will be posted at the Colonial Treasury, shewing the Quantity of each particular Coin in the Treasury Chest, and the Proportion in which each will be distributed in payment of the various Salaries and Contingencies due for the month preceding.
W. T. MERCER, President,
(Signed)
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Treasury Commission.
Colonial Treasury, 26th February, 1856. No. 27.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. The following Return of Notes in Circulation_and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1856.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Mouth ending 31st January, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation,
NOTES ISSUED,............$149,575, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong,
1st February, 1856.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited correspond- ed in Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 26th February, 1856.
No. 28.
H. REINHARD, A Member of the Colonial
Treasury Commission.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to Noon of the 15th March next, for the construction of the following Works:-
1. A CENTRAL POLICE STATION at the S.E. angle of the junction of Wellington and Cochrane Streets.
2. A SMALL POLICE STATION near Messrs Gibb,
Livingston & Co.'s lower gate.
3. A POLICE STATION at West Point. Plans and Specifications may be seen, and every in- formation given, on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th February, 1856.
Consulate of CHILE, CANTON, February 18th, 1856. Under the instructions of the MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, the undersigned hereby calls the attention of persons concerned to the annexed DECREE of the GOVERNMENT of Chile.
GIDEON NYE, Jr. Consul of Chile.
SANTIAGO, 8th May, 1855.
SIR, I have received from the Minister of Marine a Communication, stating that His Excellency the President has issued the following Decree,-
|
NOTICE.
П\HE next SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT under its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held on FRIDAY, the 7th day of March, 1856, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
In re JOHN COLLETT,
deceased.
"9
99
FRANCISCO ANACLETO, CAETAINO FERNANDEZ, MAHOMMED ALLI, MUNGLOO.
"
"
"
"
1st, The Government is at present equipping and shipping men for the Brig-of-NOTICE is hereby given to thee any WILLS of
war" Ancud,” and other Government Vessels :
2d, That Foreign Merchant vessels have lately been shipping Native Sailors to an extent seriously incommoding to the State:
3d, That the Government has adopted effective means in order to sustain the pational character of Merchant Vessels, and render more effective the Laws relative to the Mercantile Marine:
4th, That for the reasons above given, there exists great scarcity of Chilian Sailors, which scarcity embarrasses our mercantile vessels.
In consequence, therefore, the Commandant General of Marine, according to the Law XXVII, of July 1836, and in virtue of the power reposed in him by the said Act, issued the following Decree :----
1st, Chilian Merchant Vessels are hereby permitted to ship and employ as ship's Company, two-thirds of their crew from Foreign sailors, from Captain to Boy.
2d, This Decree shall exist and have full effect and virtue till the 25th day of
May 1957, after which time the Decree of the 25th January 1847, will again take
effect.
3d, National ships at sea on the 25th May 1857, will enjoy the benefit of the Decree now made till their arrival in a Chilian port.
Government Officials are requested to give full publicity to the foregoing Decree.
(Signed)
A. VARAS.
Kix and、 Persons to produce or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their
possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATUR- DAY, the 8th day of March, 1856 ; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Acting Registrar of the said Court. By the Court,
FR
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,`
Acting Registrar,
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T, BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 8TH MARCH, 1856.
VOL. I. No. 36.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONgkong goveRNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
An Ordinance for Her Majesty's Subjects within the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or within any
Ship or Vessel at a Distance of not more than One Hundred Miles from the Coast of China. -
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 1 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to declare the Law respecting the Distribution of Estates of Insolvents at the Five Ports in China.
[5th March, 1856.]
Whereas doubts have been entertained as to the authority of the Chief Superintendent of Trade and the Consuls at the Five Ports of China with respect to the Administration of Insolvents' Estates at the suit of Creditors: Be it therefore declared, enacted, and ordained, by His Excellency The Governor of Hong- kong and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of Her Majesty's Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, in manner following:
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Title.
Preamble.
I. The expressions Suit of a Civil nature,' Civil Suit,' and Suit or Contention,' respectively contained Interpretation of the in the Order of Her Majesty in Council of the 13th day of June 1853, for the government of Her Majesty's words Suit of a Civil Subjects being with the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or being within any Ship or Vessel at a dis-nature,' Suit or Con- 'tention,' &c., in Order tance of not more than One Hundred Miles from the Coast of China, shall be construed to extend to every Council of the 13th Proceeding by or on the part of Creditors against an Insolvent Debtor resident or carrying on business June 1853. within the Jurisdiction to which the said Order in Council relates, for the distribution of his Estate and Effects.
II. Every such proceeding in a Consular Court shall be commenced and prosecuted in manner pro- The Rules of Prac- vided by the Rules of Practice' to be observed in Judicial Proceedings before Her Majesty's said Consuls, tice' to apply to Cre- which have been or shall hereafter be made in conformity with the Provisions of Article XXXVII of the ditors' suits. said Order in Council.
III. In administering the Assets of any such Insolvent Debtor, due regard shall be had to Equality Equality of Distribu- of Distribution among all his or her Creditors
tion.
Jurisdiction of the
IV. Nothing herein contained shall affect any Jurisdiction now vested in the Supreme Court of Supreme Court re- Hongkong.
JOHN BOWRING.
served.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 5th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
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HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 4 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chiet Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance relating to Wills made by Chinese People.
[5th March, 1856.] Whereas the Laws relating to Wills and Testamentary Writings prescribe certain Formalities touching the signing, acknowledging, and attesting thereof, and for avoiding all Wills and Testamentary Writings signed, acknowledged, or attested in any other manner: And whereas the Provisions of the said Laws in that behalf, if enforced, will tend to the avoidance of all Wills and Testamentary Writings made in the Chinese manner : Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following; that is to say :-
Title.
Preamble.
I. Any written Will or Testamentary Writing heretofore or to be hereafter made or acknowledged by a Chinese Wills or Chinese Testator or Testatrix (whether a native of, or domiciled in this Colony or the Empire of China) shall, Testamentary writings if the same be proved to have been made or acknowledged and authenticated according to the Chinese made in the Chinese Laws or Usages so as to be effectual for the Transmission of Property according to such Laws or Usages, ed valid.
manner shall be deem- · be deemed and taken to be lawfully made and acknowledged, and to have the same virtue and effect as if the same had been made and acknowledged according to Act of Parliament.
II. This Ordinance shall not affect or apply to any Judgment or Decree heretofore made by any Court, Saving of Suits, &c. or any Suit or Action now pending therein, in which Suit or Action the validity of any Will or Testamentary Writing hath or shall come in question, nor any Rights heretofore acquired under and by reason of the Laws in force relating to Wills or Testamentary Writings at the time of the passing of this Urdinance.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 5th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
JOHN BOWRING.
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No. 29.
Clerk of Councils.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Subjoined Notice of a Shoal in the Straits of Dampier reported by the Master of the Catherine Apcar, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 3d March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Copy.
T. V. WATKINS.
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A shoal seen by me in Straits of Dampier nearly square with the water's edge East and West, with the following Bearings:
Pigeon Island-West a little Southerly.
Foul Island-S.S.E.
Augusta Island-Just open to the N. of Pigeon Island.
Mansfield Island-E. by S. S.
Button Island-A small Island to the East of King William's Island N. † E.
“I think this must be the shoal that the Sophia Fraser struck on, as there is no shoal square with the water's edge 6 or 7 miles E. by N. from Pigeon Island.
No. 30.
(Signed)
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
R. FOWLER.”
Whereas, by the verdict of a Coroner's Jury one LEONG-AHONE, is declared to have been wilfully murdered by some person or persons unknown on the night of Saturday, the 1st instant, at or near the hamlet of Sheck-ton-tsui: It is hereby notified, that
A REWARD OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS will be paid at this Office to any person or persons (the actual Perpetrators of the Murder excepted) who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and conviction of any one or more of the parties so declared guilty of the above Crime.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1856.
No. 31.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In pursuance of Ordinances No. 2 of 1845 and No. 3 of 1851, it has been determined by His Excellency The Governor with the Advice of the Executive Council of Hongkong, that a rate of Five per Cent be paid, for the Year commencing from the Ist January 1856, on the Valuation of property liable to Police Assessment. The amount of the First Quarter will be payable from that date.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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reby notified that, at a Meeting of the Executive Council, held this day, the following Gentlemen took peaty Oaths and were declared Justices of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
The Honorable T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire. WILLIAM LAMOND, Esquire.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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Celeial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1856.
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By Order,
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Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., ramed to direct that the annexed Returns of the BRITISH TRADE at the PORT OF NINGPO, during the 1910 1835, be published for general information.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Offg. Secretary to H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
urt, Saving of Suit
ary the
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th February, 1856.
TABLES RELATIVE TO BRITISH SHIPPING AT NINGPO.
- Talce showing the NUMBER OF VESSELS, which have ENTERED the Port of NINGPO under the British Flag during the year ending
31st December, 1855, arranged according to their Tonnage.
SHIPS NAMES.
No. 1.-Above 100 and not exceeding 200 Tons.
TONNAGE.
NO IN CONSULATE BEGISTER.
SHIPS NAMES.·'
TONNAGE.
he Catherine Apa
- T. MERCER olonial Secretary.
**
111-
car, 3d March, 15. ollowing Bearings:
Iris, Alma, Spec, Independence,
...
Fortuna,
106
98
***
131
114
Ocean Bride, Iris,
105
120
Independence,
147
126
Emma,
...
...
177
127
Amelion,
Alligator,
Iris,
Emma,
***
Prima Donna,
Spee,
Fortuna,
***
Specj
197
129
Spec,
106
130
Sisters,
•
110
135
Emma,
•••
136.
148
Emma,
...
...
105
155
Iris,
***
...
177
158
...
:
...
105
170
Forerunner, Amelion,
...
Total,.........
24 Vessels,.....
Ellen,
ne water's edge 6 or R. FOWLE
l'aoushun, (str.) l'aoushun, (str.) Gem,
en wilfully murde mlet of Sheck-to:
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excepted) who si parties so declared
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Frances, Lochnagar,
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Excellent,
Esperanza,
Linigrant,
W. T. MERCE Colonial Secretary
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wf.
Menam, New Margaret, Gundreda, Carib,
A
by His Excelle
Cent be paid, for essment. The an
W. T. MERCE
Colonial Secretar
Africa, John Calvin,
...
No. 2.-Above 200 and not exceeding 300 Tons.
:
169
106
147
110
192
105
152
110
110
105
141
192
3,242 Tons.
225
Osprey,
256
273
128
Black River Packet,
264
273
138
Adelaide,
285
249
152
City of London,
285
Total,.....
8 Vessels,...
2,110 Tons.
No. 3.-Above 300 and not exceeding 400 Tons.
302
124
...
379
125
335
144
310
166
Julia, Monarch, Pet, Whampoa,
320
***
...
338
370
...
376
394
Total,.........
9 Vessels,.....
3,124 Tons.
...
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No. 4.-Above 400 and not exceeding 500 Tons.
472
411
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62
74
450 433
112
163
John Dugdale, Menam, Hamilton, Hamlet,
407
472
438
420
...
Total,.......
8 Vessels,........
3,503 Tons.
No. 5.—Above 500 and not exceeding 600 Tons.
515 509
37 91
Australia,
580
Good Success,
520
Total..........
4 Vessels,......
2,132 Tons.
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TABLES RELATIVE TO British shipping at ninGPO,—Continued.
No. 6.—Above 600 and not exceeding 700 Tons,
43
Ben Avon,
...
...
667
132
Total,.........
John Matthie,
2 Vessels,.........
601
1,268 Tons.
No. 7.-Above 700 and not exceeding 800 Tons.
44
Unicorn, (str.)
..786
...
None.
45
Margaret Mitchell,
...
46
Total,.......
Pudsey Dawson,
2 Vessels,
761
1,547 Tons.
No. 8.—Above 800 and not exceeding 900 Tons.
None.
No. 9.—Above 900 Tons.
930
Total,.........
1 Vessel,
None.
930
No. 10.-Under 100 and not less than 50 Tons.
Forty Vessels.
No. 11.-Under 50 Tons.
Seventy-three Vessels,
Grand Total 171 Vessels; 23,387 Tons.
B.— Table shewing the Number and Tonnage of British Vessels which have been Entered at the NINGPO Consulate from
year 1846 to the year 1855, inclusive.
the
YEAR.
NUMBER OF VESSELA.
1846
1847
1848
1849
10
1850
10
1851
200007
1852
13
1853
47
1854
1855
81 171
TOTAL TONNAGE OF VESSELS ENTERED DURING THE YEAR.
487.
1,093
428
907
1,490
785
1,477
.4,496.
7,917
23,387
C.-Table shewing the places from which ARRIVED and for which Sailed the Ships and Vessels Entered at the NINGPO Consulate during the year ending 81st December, 1855, with the NUMBER and Tonnage of said Vessels.
To Shanghae,
...
...
79 Vessels,
4,228 Tons.
» Chapoo,
1
50
"
n
,
From Shanghae,
Chapoo,
...
100 Vessels,
3
...
"
"
Chusan,
225
"
"
"
Chusan,
1
...
99
"
99
Wanchow, Foochow,
» Amoy,
Swatow,
11
591
"
"
"
Wanchow,
7
"
15,782 Tons,
161
35 29 345
"
25
"
2,333
"
Foochow,
29
"
"
1,662
"
99
Amoy,
6
...
"
:
1
411
Swatow,
2
***
99
"
"
2,836 1,477
477 "9
"
» Chinchew,
"
Hongkong,
,, Singapore,
394
"
"
"3
Chinchew,
2
26
...
"
11,622 » 876
"
Hongkong,
1
"
39
Singapore,.
4
"
369 "3 249 " 876
"
Convoying various,
Sold on arrival, Still in Port,
6
352
...
"
"
Taechow,
"
3
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161
"
Convoying!
2
482
...
"
Bought or built at Ningpo,
14
...
"
34 "" 28 " 718
"
Total,......
171 Vessels,
23,387 Tons..
Total,...
171 Vessels,
23,387 Tons.
D.—List of Vessels belonging to British Subjects resident at NINGPO, and sailing under English Colors.
NO. IN
TARIFI
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TARIF
NAME.
RIO.
TONNAGE.
KAME,
RIO.
TONNAGE.
Emma, Spec, Iris, Chusan,
Schooner,
110
105
Yingfuh, Adventure,
...
White topped Ningpo,
76
51.
...
Cutter,
106
Gem,
...
...
"
29
Lorcha,
62
Cleopatra,
34
Tashing. Enterprise,
35
***
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80.
Victoria, Freak, Paoucheen,
38
Vivid,
"
"
70
45
***
48
Hope, Paousan,
...
...
...
»
28
***
"
40
Total......
16 Vessels,
957 Tons.
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British Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
Charles A. WINCHESTER,
H. B. Ali's Vice-Consul Officiating at Ningpo.
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Demons of the Quantities and Value of MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED into the PORT OF NINGPO, from the Countries
and Places undermentioned in British l'essels, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATION OF ARTICLES.
Zines Wax.......... Firted Nut,
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Fucho de Mar,
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Fonda' Nests,
...
...
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761
1,547 To
sutom,
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Dog Clothin,
Figured, Native, Trivet
Pam'der,
Tan, irum,
930
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Fat burk,
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Mandal Wood,...
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M190 ILLANEOUS,
Medicines, Thread, Vermicelli,
Fruit, Vegetables, Sweetmeats, Tobacco, Coals, Oil,
Seaweed, Alum, Paint, &c., &c.
ME YEAR.
PO Consular
QUANTITIES.
FROM WHAT COUNTRIes and PlACES
IMPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN
DOLLARS.
5
197 Bales
6 Cases & 52 Bales
48
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32
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71 Piculs 260 "" 407
4
23
159 Bags
2,236 Pieces & 382Bales
6,300 2,650
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90 Pieces
200 ""
24
39
290 Peculs
6 Boxes
100 Peculs
Shanghae
Straits
Straits and Shanghae
{Reexported from Shanghae
Shanghae
$300 690 4,160
600
2,149
{Shanghae, Foochow, and Wanchow
370
986
14,212
12,525
Reexported from Shanghae
7,470
300
490
Shanghae
100:
Straits
300
28
Straits
500
221 Packages
Straits and Shanghae
2,736
550
Wanchow and Shanghae
2,158
938
Shanghae
5,950
1,649 Bags
13,634
38 Piculs
Shanghae and Straits
234
4,302 Bundles
3,356
380 Piculs
Wanchow
570
130 Bags
100 Piculs
74 Bags 137 Piculs
2,529 Piculs
140 ""
3,080
390 Pieces
1 Case
1,300
Shanghae and Straits
800
746
Straits
740
Straits
5,993.50.
920 7,653.50 1,450
100
19,992 Bags 15,627 Packages
Swatow, Amoy, Chinchew, Straits Foochow
79,454.50
19,499.90、、
Straits, Shanghae, Foochow, Wanchow, Amoy
39,143
$231,618.40
**AL VALUE,—Two hundred and Thirty-one Thousand Six hundred and Eighteen Dollars and Forty cents, or at 6/8 the Dollar, Seventy- :
und Two hundred and Six Pounds, Two Shillings and eight Pence Sterling.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, II. B. M.'s Vice-Consul Officiating at Ningpo.
Bosch Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855..
* Tarsus of the Quantities and Value of MerchaNDIZE EXPORTED from the PORT OF NINGPO, in British Vessels to the
Countries and Places undermentioned, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATIONS OF ARTICLES.
782 Tons, 161
...
Bong Materials,———
35
345
Slabs, Packs,
"
836
"9
477
99
477
,,
369 249 876
""
"
""
34
28 718
"2
387 Tons.
QUANTITIES.
8,340 Bags
TO WHAT COUNTRIES AND PLACES EXPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN
DOLLARE.
Shanghae and Straits
$8,790
650
Shanghae and Straits
4,981
7,717
70 Bales
Straits
1,150
142 Packages 120
Straits and Shanghae.
500.
Straits
99-
2,400
Shanghae
1,043
10,020
735
189 Packages
Sarleen,
Ningpa Cloth, ~weetronats & Preserves, Þaa. Parce Goods,
Straits
290
1,200.
10 Pales 28 Packages
400
Straits and Shanghae
76
...
2,552
*
3,676
116
...
100 Jars
20
TONNAGL
1.
· Candy,
81.50
1,295.50
129 Packags
1,490
7,750 Bags and 124,614 Piculs
J. Hongkong, Whampoa, Foo-
chow, & Canton.
205,409
ngpo.
3. Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
80
70
CHAKOR
76
51.
29
35
28
40
957 Tons
WWFASANEOUS,—Fruit, Coal, Coir, Cotton, Firewood, Fish,' Crumke, Hams, Sinews, Rata' Ears, Seaweed, Dye Nuts, Garlic, thswehow, Vegetables, Wines, Hemp, Vermicelli, Thread, Bus, Beata, Salt Beef, Wool, Paint, Saltpetre, &o., &o, &c.
17.374 Bags 28,035
2,216 Packages
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↑ *!.''E—Three hundred and Ninety-eight Thousand Three hundred and Twenty-eight Dollars, or, at 6/8 the Dollar, One hundred and Thirty-two- *** Fundred and Seventy-six Pounds Sterling.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER,
27,971
Focehow and Straits
.49,193
26,319
Shanghae, Straits, Foochow,
Wanchow, and Amoy
52,825
$598,328.00
H. B. M's Vice Consul Officiating at Ningpo..
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ACCOUNT of the Foreign CustomS' REVENUE of the PORT OF NINGPO, as furnished by the Chinese Customs for the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
FLAG.
British, American, Dutch,
***
...
Hamburgh,
Siamese,
Peruvian,
Danish,
Portuguese,
...
...
...
...
...
***
...
...
...
Total, taels
...
Compiled from Accounts furnished by Chinese Customs.
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TONNAGE DUES.
Taels m c. c.
473.0.0.0 61.0.0.0
106.0.0.0
640.0.0.0
EXPORT AND IMPORT DUTIES.
TOTAL.
Taels m. c.c.
Taels m. c. c.
1,670.0.0.0
2,143.0.0.0
220.0.0.0
281.0.0.0
200.0.0.0
306.0.0.0
130.0.0.0
130.0.0.0
410.0.0.0
410.0.0.0
68.0.0.0
68.0.0.0
140.0.0.0
140.0.0.0
40.0.0.0
40.0.0.0
2,878.0.0.0
3,818.0.0.0
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER,
H. B. M.'s Vice-Consul Officiating at Ningpo.
British Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
LIST of SQUARE-RIGGED VESSELS, other than British, which entered, and sailed from the PORT OF NINGPO, during the Year ending 81st December, 1855.
No.
TARI
Vessel's NAMES.
TONNAGE,
COUNTRY OR FLAG.
FROM WHAT PLACE.
DESTINATION.
Dewan,
...
Young America,
Jacob Bell,
Helena,
John Wade,
...
**
130 1,970
United States
Shanghae
"
Convoying Hongkong
Nir
"
1,381
"
19
...
...
....
597
99
"
600
"
Agnes,
Spray,
270
Foochow
Antelope,
Halcyon, Confucius,
Orestes,... Johanna, Emilie,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
General Chassé, Ijatti Leong, Justina,
...
Linia, Mathilde,
Ida,
...
Hannibal,
...
:
...
Buena Ventura,.......
320
Formosa
Foochow Hongkong
...
300
Shanghae
"
94
W
Shanghae
"
...
...
:
:.
:
:
120
99
392
Dutch
Chinchew
445
Amoy
"9
361
Amoy Hongkong Amoy
"
300.
"9
240
99
"
234
Chinchew
Shanghae Hongkong
99
J
218
...
...
Hamburg
Chinchew
Hongkong
202
Shanghae
99
99
360
140
400
350
700
450
272
Carmen,
Siamese Crown,.......
Favorite,
Smyrna,
...
...
...
:
:
:
Table shewing the Number and Total Tonnage】 of above-mentioned Vessels arranged under their respective Flags.
Portugal
Hongkong
Shanghae
Amoy Shanghae
Amoy
99
Amoy Hongkong
Amoy
"
Hongkong
Table shewing the Number and Tonnage of Vessels which arrived from and sailed for the above-mentioned Ports.
99
"
Peruvian
99
Siam
99
"
Shanghae
COUNTRY OR FLAG.
NO. OF VESSELI.
TOTAL TONNAGE.
FROM WHAT PORT
ARRIVED.
No. of
ESSELS.
TOTAL TONNAGE.
FOR WHAT PORT SAILED,
No. or VESSELJ.,
TOTAL TONNAGE.
United States
10
5,782
Dutch
6
1,972
...
Hamburg
Peruvian...
4
920
750
Siamese
2
1,150
...
***
Shanghae, Foochow, Formosa, Amoy,
...
Chinchew,...
Portuguese
272
Hongkong,
Total,..........
25
10,846
...
...
...
12
6,156
1
270
320
Hongkong, Foochow, Shanghae,
...
...
•
7
2,896
Amoy,
844
...
Convoying,
360
14
7,389
1
270
3
454
...
2,603
130
*
*
British Consulate, Ningpo, 81st December, 1855.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER,
Officiating Vice-Consul in Chargs.
mese Customs
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
★ Harons of the Quantities and Values of MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED into the PORT OF NINGPO, from the Countries. and Places undermentioned in Foreign Vessels (British excepted) during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATIONS OF ARTICLES.
FROM WHAT COUNTRI'S AND PLACES IMPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN VOLLARS.
7
...
....
..
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
TOTAL.
Tacism 2.1430 2816
300 1300
4101
G& 140:
3,512
ESTER, g at Ningpo.
Betel Nut, a i Reis' Neste,
Cheaphor, Caves,
. Cetion,
...
| Cottons (Chinese), Hephants' Teeth,
Gem,
Lead,
...
...
Pepper, 13 Petebuck,
Rattana, Bier,
Ebony, Sapan Wood,
:
Mangrove Bark, Sugar, Sugar Candy,
Molasses,
Paper,
...
...
INGPO,
Tobacco, Vermicelli, Indigo,
Jons Paper,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
:.
QUANTITIKS.
4,630 Catties
58
་་
9 Packages
8 Bags 2,772 Catties
268 Pieces
800 Catties
2,000 29
2,170
$185.20 2,616 162
144
69.20
48.20
960
60
390.50
1,832 Bags
16,754
...
2,204 Catties
330.60
95,700 280
3,337.50
"
112
Kwangtung and Fuhkeen
50,560 Catties
1,011.20
121,790 84,728
19
4,134.60
1,694.50
...
:
:
"
25,532 Bags
7,040
519 Tubs
5,817 Bundles
823 Boxes 8,384 Catties
5 Tubs 185 Boxes
98,602
.35,200
2,595
7,129
2,880.50
251.50
22.50
3,330
15,975
...
...
...
PARSERVES,—Fruit, Medicines &c., &c,...
4
DESTINATION,
Convoying Hongkong
"
"
Foochow
Hongkong
99
Shanghae
"
$197,995.00
TUTA-One hundred and Ninety-seven Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety-five Dollars, or, at 6/8 the dollar, Sixty-five Thousand Nine hundred and my right Pounds, Six Shillings, and Eight Pence Sterling. Compiled from accounts furnished by Chinese Customs.
Fetish Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Officiating Vice- Consul in Charge.
▲ RETURN of the Quantities and Value of MERCHANDISE EXPORTED from the PORT OF NINGPO, to the Countries and
Places undermentioned in Foreign Vessels (British excepted,) during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATIONS OF ARTICLES.
TO WHAT COUNTRIES AND PLACES KEPORTED.
ESTIMATEd Value in
DOLLARS.
QUANTITIES.
Amoy Hongkong Amoy
Alum.
...
...
...
• Building Materiala,
Shanghae Hongkong
14
...
Hongkong
9,172 Bags 18,000 Pieces,
$11,923.60 12,732
China Root, China Ware,
16 | Copper Ware,
Kitty Sols, Cotton Cloth,
63 | Preserves,
3 Packages, 175
45
633
107
890
...
14,800
1,424
...
"
"9
Amoy Hongkong
Amoy
Hongkong
Rice, Grain, Peas, Fish,
...
..
140 Packages
5 40,300 Peculs
Amoy Hongkong, Straits, Java and Siani.
658
15
68,510
...
...
5,900 ร 5,394
"
2,708 Packages
8,960
8,630
7,439.50
MISCELLANEOUS,—Samshoo, Hams, Flour, Sinews,
Wool, Tobacco, &c., &c, &c.,
9,994.20
...
$131,854.30
from and
No. of VESSELS.
14
TO
CHESTER.
in Charge
Tota
2.***
UTAL-One hundred and Thirty-one Thousand, Eight hundred and Fifty-four Dollars and Thirty Cents, or, at 6/8 the dollar, Forty-three Thousand bae hundred and Fifty-one Pounds, Eight Shillings, and Eight Pence Sterling. Compiled from accounts furnished by Chinese Customs.
British Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
NOTICE.
*E SUPREME COURT will hold an Extra NA PRIUS SITTING, on MONDAY, the 10th ** of March, instant, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
NOTIFICATION. Bowring Praya Commission.
IMBERS of the Community interested in this quiry are informed, that the Commission **y at the COUNCIL ROOM, GOVERNMENT *****, uzlew when specially adjourned to another botas ve junce; that the Hour of Meeting is in general and that, except in cases where order is made
•
* Căm vnntrary, its Sittings are open to the public. By Order of the Commission,
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G.,
President of the Commission.
Curl Room, 5th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
*IDERICK BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
** China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
Akik Juzuary, 1856.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1942. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000.
DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850. COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED
THE FOUR & FIVE PER CENT LOANS, IN THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS. MESSAS APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Calcutta. Agents.
IN
Messrs T, A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Place, London.
STEPHENS & Joaquim, Singapore.
"
"
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Officiating Vice-Consul in Charge.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. Capital £1,259,760 Sterling.
THE
HE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Cuntos, and Shanghae.
TURNEK & Co.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong, W. A. Harland, M.D. For Canton,WALT. Gro. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
OLICIES on Goods, Freight, and Treasure, | Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants,
POLICIES by the undersigned to all parts of the
Worlds
CARD.
Y. J. MURROW. Agent in China.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser, and General StorEKERPB Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
every kind.
HCHANDLERY STORES of
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855
mese Customs
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
★ Harons of the Quantities and Values of MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED into the PORT OF NINGPO, from the Countries. and Places undermentioned in Foreign Vessels (British excepted) during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATIONS OF ARTICLES.
FROM WHAT COUNTRI'S AND PLACES IMPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN VOLLARS.
7
...
....
..
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
TOTAL.
Tacism 2.1430 2816
300 1300
4101
G& 140:
3,512
ESTER, g at Ningpo.
Betel Nut, a i Reis' Neste,
Cheaphor, Caves,
. Cetion,
...
| Cottons (Chinese), Hephants' Teeth,
Gem,
Lead,
...
...
Pepper, 13 Petebuck,
Rattana, Bier,
Ebony, Sapan Wood,
:
Mangrove Bark, Sugar, Sugar Candy,
Molasses,
Paper,
...
...
INGPO,
Tobacco, Vermicelli, Indigo,
Jons Paper,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
:.
QUANTITIKS.
4,630 Catties
58
་་
9 Packages
8 Bags 2,772 Catties
268 Pieces
800 Catties
2,000 29
2,170
$185.20 2,616 162
144
69.20
48.20
960
60
390.50
1,832 Bags
16,754
...
2,204 Catties
330.60
95,700 280
3,337.50
"
112
Kwangtung and Fuhkeen
50,560 Catties
1,011.20
121,790 84,728
19
4,134.60
1,694.50
...
:
:
"
25,532 Bags
7,040
519 Tubs
5,817 Bundles
823 Boxes 8,384 Catties
5 Tubs 185 Boxes
98,602
.35,200
2,595
7,129
2,880.50
251.50
22.50
3,330
15,975
...
...
...
PARSERVES,—Fruit, Medicines &c., &c,...
4
DESTINATION,
Convoying Hongkong
"
"
Foochow
Hongkong
99
Shanghae
"
$197,995.00
TUTA-One hundred and Ninety-seven Thousand Nine hundred and Ninety-five Dollars, or, at 6/8 the dollar, Sixty-five Thousand Nine hundred and my right Pounds, Six Shillings, and Eight Pence Sterling. Compiled from accounts furnished by Chinese Customs.
Fetish Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Officiating Vice- Consul in Charge.
▲ RETURN of the Quantities and Value of MERCHANDISE EXPORTED from the PORT OF NINGPO, to the Countries and
Places undermentioned in Foreign Vessels (British excepted,) during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
DENOMINATIONS OF ARTICLES.
TO WHAT COUNTRIES AND PLACES KEPORTED.
ESTIMATEd Value in
DOLLARS.
QUANTITIES.
Amoy Hongkong Amoy
Alum.
...
...
...
• Building Materiala,
Shanghae Hongkong
14
...
Hongkong
9,172 Bags 18,000 Pieces,
$11,923.60 12,732
China Root, China Ware,
16 | Copper Ware,
Kitty Sols, Cotton Cloth,
63 | Preserves,
3 Packages, 175
45
633
107
890
...
14,800
1,424
...
"
"9
Amoy Hongkong
Amoy
Hongkong
Rice, Grain, Peas, Fish,
...
..
140 Packages
5 40,300 Peculs
Amoy Hongkong, Straits, Java and Siani.
658
15
68,510
...
...
5,900 ร 5,394
"
2,708 Packages
8,960
8,630
7,439.50
MISCELLANEOUS,—Samshoo, Hams, Flour, Sinews,
Wool, Tobacco, &c., &c, &c.,
9,994.20
...
$131,854.30
from and
No. of VESSELS.
14
TO
CHESTER.
in Charge
Tota
2.***
UTAL-One hundred and Thirty-one Thousand, Eight hundred and Fifty-four Dollars and Thirty Cents, or, at 6/8 the dollar, Forty-three Thousand bae hundred and Fifty-one Pounds, Eight Shillings, and Eight Pence Sterling. Compiled from accounts furnished by Chinese Customs.
British Consulate, Ningpo, 31st December, 1855.
NOTICE.
*E SUPREME COURT will hold an Extra NA PRIUS SITTING, on MONDAY, the 10th ** of March, instant, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
NOTIFICATION. Bowring Praya Commission.
IMBERS of the Community interested in this quiry are informed, that the Commission **y at the COUNCIL ROOM, GOVERNMENT *****, uzlew when specially adjourned to another botas ve junce; that the Hour of Meeting is in general and that, except in cases where order is made
•
* Căm vnntrary, its Sittings are open to the public. By Order of the Commission,
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G.,
President of the Commission.
Curl Room, 5th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
*IDERICK BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
** China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
Akik Juzuary, 1856.
RELIANCE MARINE INSURANCE
OFFICE.
ESTABLISHED IN CALCUTTA, in 1942. CAPITAL, Co.'s R6,00,000.
DIVIDED INTO SIXTY SHARES OF COMPANY'S R10,000 EACH.
Registered under ACT XLIII of 1850. COMPANY'S RUPEES 173,000 INVESTED
THE FOUR & FIVE PER CENT LOANS, IN THE NAME OF THE DIRECTORS. MESSAS APCAR & Co., Secretaries in Calcutta. Agents.
IN
Messrs T, A. GIBB & Co., St Helen's Place, London.
STEPHENS & Joaquim, Singapore.
"
"
JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
T. R. RICHMOND, Esq., Bombay.
A. A. ANTHONY, Esq., Penang.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, Officiating Vice-Consul in Charge.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD. Capital £1,259,760 Sterling.
THE
HE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Cuntos, and Shanghae.
TURNEK & Co.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong, W. A. Harland, M.D. For Canton,WALT. Gro. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
OLICIES on Goods, Freight, and Treasure, | Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants,
POLICIES by the undersigned to all parts of the
Worlds
CARD.
Y. J. MURROW. Agent in China.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser, and General StorEKERPB Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
every kind.
HCHANDLERY STORES of
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855
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By Order,
Commial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Diplomatic Department.
* question having arisen as to the Law by which Contracts entered into with Her Majesty's Subjects on Chinese by Chinese Subjects for the Cession of Property in China, should be regulated; the matter has been referred tari of Clarendon to the Law Officers of the Crown, whose opinion is as follows:
*
We are of opinion that British Tribunals and Judicial Authorities in China are bound to observe the rules and principles of Public
cental Law, as they are settled and received by the common consent of European nations,
**
Va po not concur in the conclusion of the acting Attorney-General, that the Chinese are to be considered as beyond the pale of
questions that may come before any British Tribunal in China relating to the ownership or occupation of houses or lands, * in the dominions of the Emperor of China, the law and custom of China, if they can be ascertained, must govern the decision, van terms of the contract the law or usage of some other country be imported into it; and if in any such case the Chinese Law im amertained, the decision must be governed by the principles of natural justice. There is no pretence for the introduction of the Law of real property,
•
in man universal principle of Law in Europe, that in all questions respecting immoveable property, the · lex loci rei sitæ' prevails; se monk at both right and useful that the same rule should be acted on in the administration of Justice in China.”
By Order
bagerintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
G. W. CA INE,
In the absence of the Offg. Secretary to H. B. M's Plenipotentiary.
Diplomatic Department,
* Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., evented instructions from the Earl of Clarendon to give publicity to the following Resolution passed by the commitee of the Stock Exchange, London, December 19, 1855:-
to karing come to the knowledge of the Committee, that Neutral Powers have permitted subscriptions to Loans for Russia within
set Committee unanimously resolve,-
at they will not, either now or at the restoration of peace, recognize transactions:in, nor allow the quotation of, any Loan raised sea fuper while at war with Great Britain.
Žarner 19, 1855.
By Order,
perintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1856.
(Signed)
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
GEO. WEBB, Secretary.
G. W. CAINE,
In the absence of the Offg. Secretary to H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
Diplomatic Department.
Us Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., merted Instructions from the Earl of Clarendon, to the effect that no British Vessel is to be permitted to depart Emigrants for any Foreign Country, until she shall have proceeded to Hongkong, where the Emigration be charged to ascertain that the Conditions of the Chinese Passenger Act have been fulfilled: and Her Consular Authorities are required to notify these Instructions of the Secretary of State in their several
** Majesty's Naval Commander-in-Chief will instruct all Officers under his authority to assist the Consul in efect to the orders of Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
Seitendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th March, 1856.
G. W CAINE,
In the absence of the Offs. Secretary to H. B. M. Plenipotentiary.
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The Mongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
With reference to the Notification dated 2d January, 1855, His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c, is pleased to notify, that The Right Honorable th Earl of Clarendon, K.G., Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has appointed WILLIAX WOODGATE, Esquire, to be Secretary and Registrar to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and the Superintendency
British Trade in China.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
No. 33.
PROCLAMATION.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
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Messrs
JOHN BOWRING.
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By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China:
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 4 of 1855, entitled “An Ordinance to establish a proper System of Registration for Colonial Vessels": Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and con. firmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
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W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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World.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 13th Day of March, 1856,
No. 31.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In order to prevent difficulties arising on board Emigrant Ships at the moment of intended departure, through unfounded statements by the Passengers that their Contracts were not properly explained at the time of signature, Persons engaging Emigrants for labor in the Colonies are advised to convey each Laborer before the Emigration Officer, or before a Magistrate, who shall fill in the Contract with a full description of the intending Emigrant, and certity in the form following that its purport has been fully and intelligibly explained. At present no Fee will be charged for such attestation :-
FORM.
Name and Surname of the Laborer contracting (to be written in the Chinese as well as in the English character.) Age,
i
Native Province, District, and Place,
Descriptive Marks,
I CERTIFY, that on this
day of
(Signed)
(as I believe) explained to the above-named Laborer in a Dialect which be understood ; that he expressed himself willing to be 185, in my presence, the within Contract was fully, distinctly, and intelligibly bound by its Teruis; and that he received into his own bauds, iu my presence, the sum of Dollars, as advance Wages.
A. B. The attention of Merchants and others interested in the Emigration Business is specially called to the above Justice of the Peace for Hongkong. intimation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
IT
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
Post-Master GENERAL, dated 26th Decem- wer, 1855, are published for general information,
́T has been found necessary to levy upon News-THE following Instructions received from THE
PAPERS conveyed in the Mails ucro s the 18th- mus of Panama, in addition to the Postage now chargeable, a transit rute of Two Pence upon every NEWSPAPER forwarded in the British Mails by that
route.
This Transit Rate, in addition to the Present Postage, must in future be collected upon all News- papers passing through the United Kingdom, address- ed to, or received from, the following places, víz;—
PERU.
CHILI. BOLIVIA.
ECUADOR.
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. CALIFORNIA. ORIGON,
The same additional rate must also be collected at this Office upon each Newspaper addressed to ANY BRITISH COLONY viâ the United Kingdom and Panama.
By Order,
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Hongkong,
12th March, 1856,
VIZ :-
"1 am directed by The Post-Master General to acquaint you, that it has since been deemed ex- pedient to maintain the existing Mediterranean and ited Sea rates, of 10d. per Half Ounce, and 1s. per Half Ounce, respectively, upon all LETTERS passing between Hongkong and Gibraltar; and I am to request, therefore, that you will not apply the re- duced rate of 4d. laid down in my Letter of the 31st October, to the correspondence in question.'
Post-office, Hongkong, 12th March, 1856.
MR
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Muster.
NOTICE.
́R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the New York Brauch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1856,
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NOTIFICATION. Bowring Praya Commission.
MEMBERS of the Community interested in sos
enquiry are informed, that the Commission Bis Daily at the COUNCIL Room, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, unless when specially adjourned to another time or place; that the Hour of Meeting is in general 1 P.M.; and that, except in cases where order is made to the contrary, its Sittings are open to the public,
By Order of the Commission,
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G«
President of the Commission. Council Room, 5th March, 1856,
THE
NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr C. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
Canton, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to siga
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1856,
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The Mongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
With reference to the Notification dated 2d January, 1855, His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c, is pleased to notify, that The Right Honorable th Earl of Clarendon, K.G., Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has appointed WILLIAX WOODGATE, Esquire, to be Secretary and Registrar to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and the Superintendency
British Trade in China.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
No. 33.
PROCLAMATION.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
· FRE
15th
K
DIV
COMP
TI
MESS
Messrs
JOHN BOWRING.
1
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China:
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 4 of 1855, entitled “An Ordinance to establish a proper System of Registration for Colonial Vessels": Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and con. firmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
66
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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World.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 13th Day of March, 1856,
No. 31.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In order to prevent difficulties arising on board Emigrant Ships at the moment of intended departure, through unfounded statements by the Passengers that their Contracts were not properly explained at the time of signature, Persons engaging Emigrants for labor in the Colonies are advised to convey each Laborer before the Emigration Officer, or before a Magistrate, who shall fill in the Contract with a full description of the intending Emigrant, and certity in the form following that its purport has been fully and intelligibly explained. At present no Fee will be charged for such attestation :-
FORM.
Name and Surname of the Laborer contracting (to be written in the Chinese as well as in the English character.) Age,
i
Native Province, District, and Place,
Descriptive Marks,
I CERTIFY, that on this
day of
(Signed)
(as I believe) explained to the above-named Laborer in a Dialect which be understood ; that he expressed himself willing to be 185, in my presence, the within Contract was fully, distinctly, and intelligibly bound by its Teruis; and that he received into his own bauds, iu my presence, the sum of Dollars, as advance Wages.
A. B. The attention of Merchants and others interested in the Emigration Business is specially called to the above Justice of the Peace for Hongkong. intimation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
IT
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
Post-Master GENERAL, dated 26th Decem- wer, 1855, are published for general information,
́T has been found necessary to levy upon News-THE following Instructions received from THE
PAPERS conveyed in the Mails ucro s the 18th- mus of Panama, in addition to the Postage now chargeable, a transit rute of Two Pence upon every NEWSPAPER forwarded in the British Mails by that
route.
This Transit Rate, in addition to the Present Postage, must in future be collected upon all News- papers passing through the United Kingdom, address- ed to, or received from, the following places, víz;—
PERU.
CHILI. BOLIVIA.
ECUADOR.
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. CALIFORNIA. ORIGON,
The same additional rate must also be collected at this Office upon each Newspaper addressed to ANY BRITISH COLONY viâ the United Kingdom and Panama.
By Order,
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Hongkong,
12th March, 1856,
VIZ :-
"1 am directed by The Post-Master General to acquaint you, that it has since been deemed ex- pedient to maintain the existing Mediterranean and ited Sea rates, of 10d. per Half Ounce, and 1s. per Half Ounce, respectively, upon all LETTERS passing between Hongkong and Gibraltar; and I am to request, therefore, that you will not apply the re- duced rate of 4d. laid down in my Letter of the 31st October, to the correspondence in question.'
Post-office, Hongkong, 12th March, 1856.
MR
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Muster.
NOTICE.
́R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the New York Brauch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1856,
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NOTIFICATION. Bowring Praya Commission.
MEMBERS of the Community interested in sos
enquiry are informed, that the Commission Bis Daily at the COUNCIL Room, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, unless when specially adjourned to another time or place; that the Hour of Meeting is in general 1 P.M.; and that, except in cases where order is made to the contrary, its Sittings are open to the public,
By Order of the Commission,
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G«
President of the Commission. Council Room, 5th March, 1856,
THE
NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr C. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
Canton, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to siga
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1856,
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The Mongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
With reference to the Notification dated 2d January, 1855, His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c, is pleased to notify, that The Right Honorable th Earl of Clarendon, K.G., Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has appointed WILLIAX WOODGATE, Esquire, to be Secretary and Registrar to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and the Superintendency
British Trade in China.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
No. 33.
PROCLAMATION.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
· FRE
15th
K
DIV
COMP
TI
MESS
Messrs
JOHN BOWRING.
1
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China:
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming Ordinance No. 4 of 1855, entitled “An Ordinance to establish a proper System of Registration for Colonial Vessels": Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and con. firmed as aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
66
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
}
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World.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 13th Day of March, 1856,
No. 31.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In order to prevent difficulties arising on board Emigrant Ships at the moment of intended departure, through unfounded statements by the Passengers that their Contracts were not properly explained at the time of signature, Persons engaging Emigrants for labor in the Colonies are advised to convey each Laborer before the Emigration Officer, or before a Magistrate, who shall fill in the Contract with a full description of the intending Emigrant, and certity in the form following that its purport has been fully and intelligibly explained. At present no Fee will be charged for such attestation :-
FORM.
Name and Surname of the Laborer contracting (to be written in the Chinese as well as in the English character.) Age,
i
Native Province, District, and Place,
Descriptive Marks,
I CERTIFY, that on this
day of
(Signed)
(as I believe) explained to the above-named Laborer in a Dialect which be understood ; that he expressed himself willing to be 185, in my presence, the within Contract was fully, distinctly, and intelligibly bound by its Teruis; and that he received into his own bauds, iu my presence, the sum of Dollars, as advance Wages.
A. B. The attention of Merchants and others interested in the Emigration Business is specially called to the above Justice of the Peace for Hongkong. intimation.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
IT
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th March, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
Post-Master GENERAL, dated 26th Decem- wer, 1855, are published for general information,
́T has been found necessary to levy upon News-THE following Instructions received from THE
PAPERS conveyed in the Mails ucro s the 18th- mus of Panama, in addition to the Postage now chargeable, a transit rute of Two Pence upon every NEWSPAPER forwarded in the British Mails by that
route.
This Transit Rate, in addition to the Present Postage, must in future be collected upon all News- papers passing through the United Kingdom, address- ed to, or received from, the following places, víz;—
PERU.
CHILI. BOLIVIA.
ECUADOR.
THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. CALIFORNIA. ORIGON,
The same additional rate must also be collected at this Office upon each Newspaper addressed to ANY BRITISH COLONY viâ the United Kingdom and Panama.
By Order,
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
Post-Office, Hongkong,
12th March, 1856,
VIZ :-
"1 am directed by The Post-Master General to acquaint you, that it has since been deemed ex- pedient to maintain the existing Mediterranean and ited Sea rates, of 10d. per Half Ounce, and 1s. per Half Ounce, respectively, upon all LETTERS passing between Hongkong and Gibraltar; and I am to request, therefore, that you will not apply the re- duced rate of 4d. laid down in my Letter of the 31st October, to the correspondence in question.'
Post-office, Hongkong, 12th March, 1856.
MR
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Muster.
NOTICE.
́R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the New York Brauch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1856,
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NOTIFICATION. Bowring Praya Commission.
MEMBERS of the Community interested in sos
enquiry are informed, that the Commission Bis Daily at the COUNCIL Room, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, unless when specially adjourned to another time or place; that the Hour of Meeting is in general 1 P.M.; and that, except in cases where order is made to the contrary, its Sittings are open to the public,
By Order of the Commission,
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G«
President of the Commission. Council Room, 5th March, 1856,
THE
NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr C. VICTOR BESSIERES in our Firm ceased on the 31st December last.
DIMIER BROTHERS & Co.
Canton, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE
R CHARLES GUYE is authorized to siga
our Firm in CHINA per Procuration.
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Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22D MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 38.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE'
19
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N. 35.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following RETURNS, furnished by the Harbour Master, of Vessels anchored at this Port, and of Vessels dared outwards with Chinese Passengers, during the past year, 1855, are published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
Comparative RETURN of VESSELS, TONNAGE and FLAG, ANCHORED at the PORT OF HONGKONG, during the
Years 1854 and 1855.
treat.
...
...
***
Bamburgh,
** ***
T
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
how firenadian, kuruburg,
...
...
...
***
...
***
***
FLAG:
...
***
...
...
...
...
...
*wemers from Canton River,
from India,...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Totals,
1854
1855
NUMBER OF VESSELA
TONNAGE.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
425
J69,992
563
194,234
142
97,703
197
144,265
52
17,079
·47·
12,689
46
22,822
77
...
30,957
25
5,641
4,014
8,841
1,069
540
...
...
...
:
1
120
13
...
3,783
:
3
2,150
...
7
1,914
...
5
2,231
1
403
...
***
24
***
...
...
:.
2632
8,701
2987
11
1,807
A18-L-ALAN NONO
56
12,364
20
7,701
70
19,196
497
876
14
3,454
7
3,446
1,200
13
2,302
600
154
38.
14,083
2,587
3,740
294
1
...
857
4
1,510
1
210
2
...
:500
260
$2,000
576
126,538
39
37,543
*30
24,340
1,100
443,554
1,736
604,580
Harbor Master's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d January, 1856.
THOS. V. WATKINS,
Harbor Master.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22D MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 38.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE'
19
w3, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, NotifICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
N. 35.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following RETURNS, furnished by the Harbour Master, of Vessels anchored at this Port, and of Vessels dared outwards with Chinese Passengers, during the past year, 1855, are published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
Comparative RETURN of VESSELS, TONNAGE and FLAG, ANCHORED at the PORT OF HONGKONG, during the
Years 1854 and 1855.
treat.
...
...
***
Bamburgh,
** ***
T
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
how firenadian, kuruburg,
...
...
...
***
...
***
***
FLAG:
...
***
...
...
...
...
...
*wemers from Canton River,
from India,...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Totals,
1854
1855
NUMBER OF VESSELA
TONNAGE.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
425
J69,992
563
194,234
142
97,703
197
144,265
52
17,079
·47·
12,689
46
22,822
77
...
30,957
25
5,641
4,014
8,841
1,069
540
...
...
...
:
1
120
13
...
3,783
:
3
2,150
...
7
1,914
...
5
2,231
1
403
...
***
24
***
...
...
:.
2632
8,701
2987
11
1,807
A18-L-ALAN NONO
56
12,364
20
7,701
70
19,196
497
876
14
3,454
7
3,446
1,200
13
2,302
600
154
38.
14,083
2,587
3,740
294
1
...
857
4
1,510
1
210
2
...
:500
260
$2,000
576
126,538
39
37,543
*30
24,340
1,100
443,554
1,736
604,580
Harbor Master's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d January, 1856.
THOS. V. WATKINS,
Harbor Master.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
HONGKONG.
Arturo,
Annie.
William and Martha,
Statesinan,
Asi Thor,
Levant....
Ges. Metcalfe,
Neptune.
New Grenada
RETURN OF Vessels cleared OUTWARDS with CHINESE PASSENGERS, from 1st January to 31st December, 1855.
F. E. Schutt,
Lemere..
Wizard.
Resolution,
Lucas.
Melanie,
Java.
NAME OF VESSEL.
FLAG.
...
Hamburg American
**
...
...
British
99
American British
99
1,601
DESTINATION,
3 Shanghai
3666672K.
·San Francisco Whampoa Port Philip
99
No. of PASSENGERS.
TONE.
DATE OF DEPARTURE.
280 January 373
Mary Sp Cambalu, Farranto,
"
170
Ann,
59
12
675
n
450
Hagle,
383
n
315
Amoy,
•
349
ท
133
19
"9
17 California
Foo-chow-foo
168
Betty,
4
Homer,
1,175
25
"
San Francisco
578
Africa,
307
31
Port Philip
219
Christine
British
359 February
2
99
275
Annie,
345
2
"
280
Carmen,
...
"
Danish
American
British
250
"
2 Amoy
12
Phenix,
382
"
2
Port Philip
355
Johan C
413
5
...
"
229
A. Chee
Siamese
700
6
Siam
50
Gem,
Harpley,
...
...
...
...
***
...
Alligato
Joven Jdhap, Elizabeth Ellen,
Kate Hooper,
...
...
***
...
...
British
19
Portuguese
American
"
249
"
8
Singapore
Ernani,
547*
10
"
Port Philip
336
Colibri,
600
"
12
Macao
Bella Va
581
"
14
San Francisco
240
Giovani
1,507
"
15
Port Philip
716
Janet V
Alfred,
Hashemy, Whistler,
Nina,
Santiago,
Palmetto,
Neurea,
Tuskina,
Monsoon,
...
...
...
...
...
Peruvian
198
"
24
East Coast
Carsten
American
282
27
San Francisco
20
Earl of
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Ameer.
Race Hound,
Vigilant,
Elizabeth,
Thomas Fielden,
British American
British
"
American
British American
British
"
264
March
8
Amoy
70
Chevali
422
9
"9
Port Philip
280
Harpoo
404
ท
16
788
523
"9
23
992
... b.
495
"
600
"9
257
"
711
"
31
CARR 88..
285
Sarah ¿
17
Melbourne
453
Christin
Port Philip
336
Excelle
23
Melbourne
418
Launce
Ida,
28
Port Philip, &c.
214
Koh-i-1
30
San Francisco
100
Antoin
31
Melbourne
196
John V
Port Philip
320
Coleroc
904
31
Melbourne
423
Sword
"
Menado,
India.
Gundreda,
...
Dutch
717
31
99
Hobson's Bay
308
Samue
British
573
April
5
Port Philip
266
450
...
99
99
10❘ Shanghae
25
Fore Runner,
Stingray,
Eliza Jane,
Nile,
Stephen Baldwin,
Resolução,
Hannah....
Wild Pigeon,
Alverton,
Science.
Colibri,
14]
...
12 | Amoy
25
American
846
13
San Francisco
301
...
British
564
14
Port Philip
264
378
14
Melbourne
173
"
American
634
"
17
San Francisco
262
...
...
Portuguese
680
19
Melbourne
317
...
British
261
20
"
Port Philip
No.
100
331_
...
...
American
1,000.
21
99
Foo-chow-foo
16
British
409
...
"
27
Port Philip
187
American ́
.380
"
28
East Coast
3
Danish
202
May
2
Singapore &c.
4.
Shot
Victoria,
...
***
Peruvian
694
"9
Hobson's Bay
426
Maria Natividad,
J. W. A. Lorenzen,
Melanie,
618
3
**
...
...
99
Port Philip
215
...
Hamburg
749
"
Hobson's Bay
357
British
136
Shanghai
12
Bombay,
Banner,
St Joseph,
*513
11
99
Port Philip
230
133
15
...
"
Amoy
French
811
15
San Francisco
290
Arturo,
General Chassé,
Johanna,
British
700
25
Hobson's Bay
332
...
...
Dutch
300
"
31
Amoy
70
445
June
...
5
Shanghai
14
Nestorian,
American
697
25
Hamilton, General Blanco,
Mariner's Hope,
P. de Santander, Lizzie Jarvis,
Aar,
Clarita,
Tarranta,
British
438
...
12
Hanoverian
985
"
Hobson's Bay
520
British
240
Singapore
dista
...
Spanish
550
"
15
Manila
...
New Grenada
500
16
San Francisco
lat.
42
...
Hamburg
450
16
Amoy and Foochow
1
into
...
Peruvian
200
"
18
East Coast
...
...
Portuguese
320
"
22❘ Shanghai
12
by
Tiger,
Hamlet,
...
British
146
99
28
West Coast
abon
420
Adelaide,
C`rishna,
New Margaret,
Eagle Wing,
Unicorn,
Frederick VII,
R. B. Forbes,
Homer,
Paul Johann,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
July
285
"
272
411
3 Amoy
5
-
99
7 Shanghai
15
50
361
45
with
30
19
"
15
Sho
...
...
American
1,174
19
99
British
900
"
20
***
"
30
131
the
21
...
9
American
756
26
...
...
99
...
British Netherlands
598
600
19
Beta,
Abbotsford,
Lizzie,
...
British
177
"
425
"
August
28 Amoy
30 Foochow
30 Shanghai
Amoy
200
2
20
12
d
New Grenada
373
6
San Francisco
21
Snow Squall,
Black River Packet,
American
742
11
Shanghai
8
British
265
14
East Coast
50
Paquita,
Excellent,
Favorite,
Horatio,
Spanish
384
14
Manila
Danish
300
15
Shanghai
BX
5
6
Siamese
556
17
...
Amoy and Ningpo
20
American
460
17
Shanghai
ES
wl
the
2
Confucius, ...
Antoinette,
Naim Balgyer,
Lima,
Kenau Hasselaar, Ocean Queen,
British
500
20
Amoy
100
da
219.
23 Shanghai
1
Dutch
330
24 Amoy
20
Hamburg
219
24 Shanghai
m
10
Dutch
698
25
...
:
Siamese
500
27
San FranciscO Amoy
20
50
Carried forward,
13,105
aber, 1855.
D. OF PASSENGEĄ.
B3
234
*
13,10
...
...
...
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
RETURN OF VESSELS &c.,—Continued.
FLAG.
TONS.
DAFE OT DEPARTURE.
DESTINATION.
3
NO OF PASSENGERS.
Brought forward,
13,105,
British
479
August
28
San Francisco
536
31
Shangbai
2
Portuguese
297
September
West Coast
G
British
169
1
Shanghai
15
Siamese
250
6
19
Amoy
48
British
139
10
30
""
""
Dutch
474
14
70
**
...
99
...
Danish
170
15
Shanghai
3
British
595
17
99
Whampoa
12
515
"
...
Dutch
343
99
New Grenada
307
:
19
Peruvian
350
1222
18
Shanghai
1
21
30
99
22
24
99
Port Philip Shanghai
13
9
American
1,478, October
1
Manila
1
Danish
272
3
Shanghai
American
640
6
San Francisco
19.
British
197
6
Foo-chow-foo
Chilian
292
6
East Coast
B
Hamburg
202
6
Shanghai
Spanish
458
16
Manila
2
99
Sardinian
248
25
Singapore
15
British
666
30
San Francisco
.12
99
Siamese
300
November
2
Bancock
28
...
British
247
2
Shanghai
8
Dutch
633
3
Foo-chow-foo
99
British
405
6
"
Singapore
30
165
14
Shanghai
***
་་
Dutch
343
19
40
99
44
British
298
26
Swatow
5
...
"9
640
27
Adelaide
295
*
99
...
Hamburg
350
30
99
British
840
December
1
219
99
+9
Foo-chow-foo Shanghai
Amoy
American
639
5
99
Shanghai
...
British American
710
12
1,034
27
Havana
99
1,387
31
Adelaide
Total,
13
375
450
14,683
THOS. V. WATKINS, Harbor Master.
...
***
Master's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st December, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Excellency The Governor directs the publication of the following Notice of a Light-House on Troubridge
Soma Gulf St Vincent.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Li
incial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
Notice to Mariners.
LIGHT-HOUSE ON TROUBRIDGE SHOALS, GULF ST VINCENT.
TRINITY House, Port Adelaide, South Australia,
17th December, 1855.
At fubing Light, 80 feet above high-water mark, visible from the deck of a moderate-sized vessel at a
* * * xteen (16) miles, will be exhibited on and after the evening of the 1st of February, 1856.
Light.
The Login-house is composed of iron, painted stone-color, and is placed on the centre of the Troubridge Island in Light-house position.
► ̧ long, 137° 50′ 15′′ E., var. 5o E. High water, F. and Č. 3.30; the flood sets E.N.E., and then N.N.E. -Variation Tides.
་
ww bound through Investigator's Straits into the Gulf St Vincent, should make the Light bearing N.E. momom, and steer N.E. by E. E. to pass it at a distance of seven miles; having brought it to bear W. by N.
N. Sailing directions.
N.
* got males, a course of N.E. by N. may be kept for the Light-ship off Port Adelaide, which bears N.E. E., For the centre of the Island. Vessels from the Westward and Southward should not approach the Light * sem fistance than four miles, where they will find soundings of 14 fathoms.
loa komt tile, during Westerly Gales and at the springs, runs with considerable velocity-setting rather on the seip the traif is open.
Tides.
amura bennd down the Gulf from the Port, meeting with Westerly Gales, will find excellent anchorage under Anchorage off the ** saw Trombridge Island, with the light bearing S.W., distant 11⁄2 mile, in 8 fathoms, on a clean sandy bottom.
B. DOUGLAS, Master Trinity House.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Light.
veellency The Governor has been pleased to re-appoint a Commission to enquire into the system under Police Force of Hongkong is constituted and governed; and of such Commission, the Colonial Secretary, #bowy General, and the Chief Magistrate of Police, are appointed Members.
The Commission will assemble at the Government Offices, on Monday next the 24th instant, and will sit from
the hour of 3 P.M., or as the Commission shall otherwise determine.
Foo willing to give evidence on the subject are invited to forward their names to any Member of the Com-
dit is likewise intimated, that the sittings of the Commission will be open to the Public.
By Order,
nial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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aber, 1855.
D. OF PASSENGEĄ.
B3
234
*
13,10
...
...
...
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
RETURN OF VESSELS &c.,—Continued.
FLAG.
TONS.
DAFE OT DEPARTURE.
DESTINATION.
3
NO OF PASSENGERS.
Brought forward,
13,105,
British
479
August
28
San Francisco
536
31
Shangbai
2
Portuguese
297
September
West Coast
G
British
169
1
Shanghai
15
Siamese
250
6
19
Amoy
48
British
139
10
30
""
""
Dutch
474
14
70
**
...
99
...
Danish
170
15
Shanghai
3
British
595
17
99
Whampoa
12
515
"
...
Dutch
343
99
New Grenada
307
:
19
Peruvian
350
1222
18
Shanghai
1
21
30
99
22
24
99
Port Philip Shanghai
13
9
American
1,478, October
1
Manila
1
Danish
272
3
Shanghai
American
640
6
San Francisco
19.
British
197
6
Foo-chow-foo
Chilian
292
6
East Coast
B
Hamburg
202
6
Shanghai
Spanish
458
16
Manila
2
99
Sardinian
248
25
Singapore
15
British
666
30
San Francisco
.12
99
Siamese
300
November
2
Bancock
28
...
British
247
2
Shanghai
8
Dutch
633
3
Foo-chow-foo
99
British
405
6
"
Singapore
30
165
14
Shanghai
***
་་
Dutch
343
19
40
99
44
British
298
26
Swatow
5
...
"9
640
27
Adelaide
295
*
99
...
Hamburg
350
30
99
British
840
December
1
219
99
+9
Foo-chow-foo Shanghai
Amoy
American
639
5
99
Shanghai
...
British American
710
12
1,034
27
Havana
99
1,387
31
Adelaide
Total,
13
375
450
14,683
THOS. V. WATKINS, Harbor Master.
...
***
Master's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st December, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Excellency The Governor directs the publication of the following Notice of a Light-House on Troubridge
Soma Gulf St Vincent.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Li
incial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
Notice to Mariners.
LIGHT-HOUSE ON TROUBRIDGE SHOALS, GULF ST VINCENT.
TRINITY House, Port Adelaide, South Australia,
17th December, 1855.
At fubing Light, 80 feet above high-water mark, visible from the deck of a moderate-sized vessel at a
* * * xteen (16) miles, will be exhibited on and after the evening of the 1st of February, 1856.
Light.
The Login-house is composed of iron, painted stone-color, and is placed on the centre of the Troubridge Island in Light-house position.
► ̧ long, 137° 50′ 15′′ E., var. 5o E. High water, F. and Č. 3.30; the flood sets E.N.E., and then N.N.E. -Variation Tides.
་
ww bound through Investigator's Straits into the Gulf St Vincent, should make the Light bearing N.E. momom, and steer N.E. by E. E. to pass it at a distance of seven miles; having brought it to bear W. by N.
N. Sailing directions.
N.
* got males, a course of N.E. by N. may be kept for the Light-ship off Port Adelaide, which bears N.E. E., For the centre of the Island. Vessels from the Westward and Southward should not approach the Light * sem fistance than four miles, where they will find soundings of 14 fathoms.
loa komt tile, during Westerly Gales and at the springs, runs with considerable velocity-setting rather on the seip the traif is open.
Tides.
amura bennd down the Gulf from the Port, meeting with Westerly Gales, will find excellent anchorage under Anchorage off the ** saw Trombridge Island, with the light bearing S.W., distant 11⁄2 mile, in 8 fathoms, on a clean sandy bottom.
B. DOUGLAS, Master Trinity House.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Light.
veellency The Governor has been pleased to re-appoint a Commission to enquire into the system under Police Force of Hongkong is constituted and governed; and of such Commission, the Colonial Secretary, #bowy General, and the Chief Magistrate of Police, are appointed Members.
The Commission will assemble at the Government Offices, on Monday next the 24th instant, and will sit from
the hour of 3 P.M., or as the Commission shall otherwise determine.
Foo willing to give evidence on the subject are invited to forward their names to any Member of the Com-
dit is likewise intimated, that the sittings of the Commission will be open to the Public.
By Order,
nial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., &c., has directed the following Notification, issued by Her Majesty's Consul at Foochow, to be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary to
H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
BRITISH CONSULATE, FOOCHOW, 6th March, 1856.
In pursuance of a communication received by Her Majesty's Consul from the Chinese Superintendent of Customs, it is hereby notified, that a new Examining Station has been established at Simpoo (half-way between Foochow and Pagoda Island anchorage,) where from and after to-morrow, the 7th instant, all Boats carrying Export Merchandize will be required to call for the purpose of shewing Permits of the [accompanying] form, which will be issued to all goods after examination at the Bridge Custom House. But it is distinctly understood, that no Fees or Exactions of any kind are to be levied at the said Station, and the Revenue Officers have been particularly enjoined not to subject any Boats to unnecessary detention or delay.
W. H. MEDHURST,
Consul.
·
(Signed)
for 1 the
swe:
Ord
this
in (
THE BRITISH Community,
Foo-chow.
True Copy,
G. W. CAINE.
Title.
Preamble.
HONGKONG
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 5 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Amendment of Procedure in Civil and Criminal Cases.
[17th March, 1856.] WHEREAS important Reforms have been introduced into the Laws of the United Kingdom, with a view of cheapening, simplifying, and expediting the administration of Justice, and it is expedient and desirable that this Colony should as far as possible have the benefit of these reforms: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:- Extension of portions I. Sections XVII, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXIX, XXX, XLII, XLIII, and of Ordinance No. 6 of XCII, of Ordinance 19 Victoria, No. 6 of 1855, shall apply to Criminal Procedure equally as to Civil; and 1855 to Criminal cases where any of the Enactments contained in the Common Law Procedure Acts of 1852 and 1854, or in any Rules or Orders hereby respectively extended to Hongkong, relate to Amendment of Pleadings or to Evi dence, the same shall be interpreted to apply to Criminal Procedure equally as to Civil.
Extension to this Co- II. Subject to the provisions of this present Ordinance, which shall be read with and as forming part of lony of certain Enact- the said Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, such and so many of the Enactments of the Imperial Parliament as are ments and Statutory specified in Schedule A, to this Ordinance annexed, and also such and so many of the Rules or Orders made Rules for amending the Pleading and Prac- by the Judges of the Superior Courts of Common Law at Westminster under Statutory Authority for tice of the Courts at regulating Practice and Pleading in the said Courts as are specified in Schedule B, to this Ordinance also
Westminster.
Teste and date of Writs.
Unsworn declara-
annexed, shall, from and after the passing of this Ordinance (but so far only as in the said Schedules respec tively are specified,) extend to and have force within this Colony: And all Powers and Duties thereby res pectively conferred or imposed upon any Judges of the said Superior Courts, any Masters thereof, and any Sheriffs, Gaolers, Officers, or others owing obedience to any of the said Courts, shall respectively devolve upon and be exercised or performed by the Supreme Court of this Colony, the Registrar of the said. Court, and the Sheriff of this Colony, and all Gaolers, Officers, or others within the same, according to their several and respective Jurisdictions and Authorities in the premises respectively.
III. All Writs whatsoever shall be tested and bear date the respective days whereon the same shall happen to be sued out.
IV. Every Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer qualified to take Affidavits or Depositions in tions of Witnesses, &c. any matter, Civil or Criminal, where any person competent to give evidence or make affidavit therein shall refuse to be sworn thereto, may, at his discretion, permit him or her to make an unsworn Declaration or Statement of his or her Testimony in the said matter, which said Declaration or Statement shall thenceforth have the same force and effect in all respects as his or her Deposition or Affidavit (as the case may be) to the like purport, if sworn to in the usual way, would have had: But no such permission shall be granted to any person who shall not have been first, by the said Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer, duly warned to speak the Truth, and informed of the Penalties which he or she will incur by making a False Declaration or Statement under this Ordinance; and further, who shall not (unless he or she shall happen to be a Heathen) have first satisfied the said Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer, that his or her Objection to take the Oath proceeds from a Religious or Conscientious Belief that the taking of an Oath is unlawful.
Shipowners' sibility Clauses.
respon.
V. All proceedings in cases within the meaning of Section DXIV of the "Merchant Shipping Act 1854," and of any Enactments passed or to be passed for amending the same, shall be by summary applica tion to the Supreme Court on the Common Law side, and by way of Motion supported by Affidavit; and the said Court shall, if it deem meet, by Rule or Order give such Relief as by the said Section any such competent Court as in the said Act is mentioned hath power to give.
Further extension of VI. In like manner, any party to an Action may, upon his or her summary application to the said Court, the Equitable Juris- obtain, in the cases specified in the hereby extended Enactments of the "Common Law Procedure Act 1852,' diction of the Common or in the said Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, any such Writs of Injunction or other equitable Relief as therein Law side of the Su- expressed: And no such party shall be obliged to have recourse for such relief to the Equity side of the preme Court.
actual said Court by bill or otherwise.
Striking out of Equi- table Defences.
Payment of money into Court no Admis-
:
upon
VII. It shall be lawful for the said Court to order to be struck out of any Pleadings at Law,
such terms as to the said Court shall seem meet, any equitable Plea or equitable Replication which doth not appear to disclose a good Defence upon the Merits either at Law or in Equity.
VIII Payment of Money by a Defendant into Court shall in no case soever be deemed an Admission of sion of cause of Action. any of the causes for which such Action may have been brought.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., &c., has directed the following Notification, issued by Her Majesty's Consul at Foochow, to be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary to
H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
BRITISH CONSULATE, FOOCHOW, 6th March, 1856.
In pursuance of a communication received by Her Majesty's Consul from the Chinese Superintendent of Customs, it is hereby notified, that a new Examining Station has been established at Simpoo (half-way between Foochow and Pagoda Island anchorage,) where from and after to-morrow, the 7th instant, all Boats carrying Export Merchandize will be required to call for the purpose of shewing Permits of the [accompanying] form, which will be issued to all goods after examination at the Bridge Custom House. But it is distinctly understood, that no Fees or Exactions of any kind are to be levied at the said Station, and the Revenue Officers have been particularly enjoined not to subject any Boats to unnecessary detention or delay.
W. H. MEDHURST,
Consul.
·
(Signed)
for 1 the
swe:
Ord
this
in (
THE BRITISH Community,
Foo-chow.
True Copy,
G. W. CAINE.
Title.
Preamble.
HONGKONG
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 5 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Amendment of Procedure in Civil and Criminal Cases.
[17th March, 1856.] WHEREAS important Reforms have been introduced into the Laws of the United Kingdom, with a view of cheapening, simplifying, and expediting the administration of Justice, and it is expedient and desirable that this Colony should as far as possible have the benefit of these reforms: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:- Extension of portions I. Sections XVII, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXIX, XXX, XLII, XLIII, and of Ordinance No. 6 of XCII, of Ordinance 19 Victoria, No. 6 of 1855, shall apply to Criminal Procedure equally as to Civil; and 1855 to Criminal cases where any of the Enactments contained in the Common Law Procedure Acts of 1852 and 1854, or in any Rules or Orders hereby respectively extended to Hongkong, relate to Amendment of Pleadings or to Evi dence, the same shall be interpreted to apply to Criminal Procedure equally as to Civil.
Extension to this Co- II. Subject to the provisions of this present Ordinance, which shall be read with and as forming part of lony of certain Enact- the said Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, such and so many of the Enactments of the Imperial Parliament as are ments and Statutory specified in Schedule A, to this Ordinance annexed, and also such and so many of the Rules or Orders made Rules for amending the Pleading and Prac- by the Judges of the Superior Courts of Common Law at Westminster under Statutory Authority for tice of the Courts at regulating Practice and Pleading in the said Courts as are specified in Schedule B, to this Ordinance also
Westminster.
Teste and date of Writs.
Unsworn declara-
annexed, shall, from and after the passing of this Ordinance (but so far only as in the said Schedules respec tively are specified,) extend to and have force within this Colony: And all Powers and Duties thereby res pectively conferred or imposed upon any Judges of the said Superior Courts, any Masters thereof, and any Sheriffs, Gaolers, Officers, or others owing obedience to any of the said Courts, shall respectively devolve upon and be exercised or performed by the Supreme Court of this Colony, the Registrar of the said. Court, and the Sheriff of this Colony, and all Gaolers, Officers, or others within the same, according to their several and respective Jurisdictions and Authorities in the premises respectively.
III. All Writs whatsoever shall be tested and bear date the respective days whereon the same shall happen to be sued out.
IV. Every Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer qualified to take Affidavits or Depositions in tions of Witnesses, &c. any matter, Civil or Criminal, where any person competent to give evidence or make affidavit therein shall refuse to be sworn thereto, may, at his discretion, permit him or her to make an unsworn Declaration or Statement of his or her Testimony in the said matter, which said Declaration or Statement shall thenceforth have the same force and effect in all respects as his or her Deposition or Affidavit (as the case may be) to the like purport, if sworn to in the usual way, would have had: But no such permission shall be granted to any person who shall not have been first, by the said Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer, duly warned to speak the Truth, and informed of the Penalties which he or she will incur by making a False Declaration or Statement under this Ordinance; and further, who shall not (unless he or she shall happen to be a Heathen) have first satisfied the said Court, Magistrate, Commissioner, or Officer, that his or her Objection to take the Oath proceeds from a Religious or Conscientious Belief that the taking of an Oath is unlawful.
Shipowners' sibility Clauses.
respon.
V. All proceedings in cases within the meaning of Section DXIV of the "Merchant Shipping Act 1854," and of any Enactments passed or to be passed for amending the same, shall be by summary applica tion to the Supreme Court on the Common Law side, and by way of Motion supported by Affidavit; and the said Court shall, if it deem meet, by Rule or Order give such Relief as by the said Section any such competent Court as in the said Act is mentioned hath power to give.
Further extension of VI. In like manner, any party to an Action may, upon his or her summary application to the said Court, the Equitable Juris- obtain, in the cases specified in the hereby extended Enactments of the "Common Law Procedure Act 1852,' diction of the Common or in the said Ordinance No. 6 of 1855, any such Writs of Injunction or other equitable Relief as therein Law side of the Su- expressed: And no such party shall be obliged to have recourse for such relief to the Equity side of the preme Court.
actual said Court by bill or otherwise.
Striking out of Equi- table Defences.
Payment of money into Court no Admis-
:
upon
VII. It shall be lawful for the said Court to order to be struck out of any Pleadings at Law,
such terms as to the said Court shall seem meet, any equitable Plea or equitable Replication which doth not appear to disclose a good Defence upon the Merits either at Law or in Equity.
VIII Payment of Money by a Defendant into Court shall in no case soever be deemed an Admission of sion of cause of Action. any of the causes for which such Action may have been brought.
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Actions of ejectment
Attorney General may lawfully institute and prosecute in his own name an Action of Ejectment
to the Crown any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments claimed by the Crown and whereof for Crown lands, &c., tin netual possession. l'eties of wilful and corrupt Perjury shall be incurred by any person who shall falsely ith or without oath falsely affirm or state, any matter of Evidence under this or any other
may be brought by the Attorney General,
False Testimony.
Court of Error and
il a Court of Error and Appeal shall be constituted in this Colony, so much of Schedule A to range as relates thereto may be so far as practicable taken advantage of by appeal to Her Majesty Appeal,
JOHN BOWRING.
Fed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
SCHEDULE A (ACTS OF PARLIAMENT) TO WHICH THis Ordinance refers.
part
DHURST, sul.
ta: læt & 67.
Tille or subject matter of Ack. Proceedings in Mandamus,
•
in Chief c Plenipote the Lega
ch, 1836*
m, with a A desirable
ed and or
f, as follow XLIII.
to Civil: 354, or i
ngs or to:
Forming pa -liament t - Orders ve Authority Ordinanc edules res -s thereb ereof, and s tively des - of the
▪rding to t
-he same
Deposition = therein - Declaration
l thence
ase
Officer,
aking & i:
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*
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side of
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*
#4 10 Viet & 76.
1. c. 30. Ves, c. 83. AFA at c. 36. * c. 30.
* 3 **t & 123,
ar & 19 Värt. c. 67.
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The whole Act.
How much of the Act is hereby extended to this Colony,
The following Sections of the Act, viz:-The Sections numbered consecutively from II to XXII, both inclusive: Section XXIII (except those words in the said Section providing it purport to be signed by such Consul General, Vice-Consul, or Consular "Agent, upon proof of the official Character and Signature of the person appearing to "have signed the same.") The Sections numbered consecutively from XXIV to LXX, The Common Low Procedure Act, 1852. both inclusive (except the exception in Section LXX contained.) The Sections num-
Aggravated Assaults.
The Evidence Amendment Act, 1853. Steret Bills of Sule.
Úsury and Annuities' Laws Repeal.
bered consecutively from LXX to CVI, both inclusive; from CXIII to CXX, both in- clusive; from CXXIII to CXXVII, both inclusive, and from CXLVI to CCXXVI, both inclusive. And also Schedules A, & B, referred to in the said Act, and thereto Lannexed.
The whole Act, except Section X.
The whole of the Act, except Section VI.
The whole of the Act, except Section VIII.
The whole of the Act, and the Schedule thereto annexed, and therein referred to. The following Sections of the Act, viz:-Sections XXXII, XXXIV, XXXV, The Common Law Procedure Act,1854 { XLIII, XLV, LXXV, LXXVI, LXXVII, XC, XCI, XCVI, XCVII, XCVIII,
and CVI.
The Sections of the Act numbered consecutively from I to VII, both inclusive (except so far as Section VII may operate to incorporate therewith such portions of “the Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange. Common Law Procedure Act, 1852,” and “the Common Law Procedure Act, 1854," as are not extended to Hongkong; or such of the Rules made under the said Acts respectively as are not specified in Schedule B to this Ordinance annexed.)
SCHEDULE B. (Rules and Orders) TO WHICH THIS Ordinance refers.
dia ( hud ✔ Be Jules or Orders.
Subject Matter of the Rules or Orders.
Korterales---Hilary
Geserales-Hilary
antary - Michael- kotan, 1834.
How much of the Rules or Orders are hereby cxtended to this Colony,
The Rules or Orders numbered consecutively from II to VIII, both inclusive; and from X to XLII, both inclusive: Rule XLVIII; The Rules numbered consecutively Practice of the Common Law Courts of from L to LXXIII, both inclusive, from LXXVII to XCIV, both inclusive; from Westminster
Pleadings in the Common Law Courts of Westminster.
Practice in the Common Law Courts of
Westminster.
XCVT to CXLII, both inclusive; from: CXLVI to CLXIV, both inclusive; from CLXVI to CLXXII, both inclusive; CLXXIV and CLXXVI; And also the "Forms of Proceedings," or Schedule of Forms therein referred to, and thereunto annexed.
The whole of the said Rules or Orders.
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The whole of the said Rules; and also so much of the "Forms of Proceedings" and "Schedule" therein referred to and thereunto annexed, as were not extended to this Colony by the Ordinance, 19 Vict: No. 6 of 1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINÆ.
No. 6 of 1856.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary f Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to extend the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, No. 4 of 1852.
[17th March, 1856.] Whereas it is expedient to extend the operation of Ordinance No. 4 of 1852: Be it enacted and His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, esannet (llowing:
-
Title.
Preamble.
* Is_every Information for Robbery, it shall be sufficient to charge that the Defendant did feloniously Abbreviation of forms. the Party injured; and in every Information for an Assault with intent to rob, to charge that the my dad feloniously make an Assault with intent to rob the Party injured; and in every Information for bounding Property with Menaces or by Force with intent to steal the same, to charge that the Defendant aly attempt with Menaces or by Force or with Menaces and Force (as the case may be) to rob Kempnjured.
*
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tall Informations for Burglary, stealing in a Dwelling House, or breaking and entering and stealing The term Dwelling Warehouse, or Counting House, or a Building within the Curtilage of a Dwelling House, it shall House, &c., shall be a t to describe the place wherein the offence is charged to have been committed as a Dwelling sufficient description Men Warehouse, Counting House, or Building within a Curtilage (as the case may be), without in cases of Burglary, ng the Occupant or Owner thereof.
&c.
upon any Trial for either of the said Offences enumerated, in the Section next immediately Persons charged with ng the Facts proved in evidence shall authorise a conviction for some other or others of the said Burglary, &c., may be And not the offence wherewith the Defendant is charged, the Jury shall return against him a convicted of House- *Guilty of the said other offence or offences, and thereupon he shall be punished as if he had been breaking, &c.
dan Information charging him with such offence or offences; and he shall not be afterwards
seed for the offence whereof he is so found guilty.
ers and Abettors may be charged in any Information for Felony as Principals in the first degree, Aiders and Abettors ate the punishment of such Aiders or Abettors as appointed by law is different from the punishment may be charged as
painted for Principals; but no Aider or Abetter shall, merely by reason of being convicted upon Principals. charge, be subject to any greater or other punishment than is or shall be by law appointed.
y Information for Felony or Misdemeanor, persons charged as Principals shall, if the Facts Persons charged as dence at their trial amount to Proof that they were Accessories before or after the fact to such Principals may be con- ♬ Mademeanor, but not Principals therein, be convicted as Accessories accordingly, and shall there- victed as Accessories.
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to the Crown any Lands, Tenements or Hereditaments claimed by the Crown and whereof for Crown lands, &c., tin netual possession. l'eties of wilful and corrupt Perjury shall be incurred by any person who shall falsely ith or without oath falsely affirm or state, any matter of Evidence under this or any other
may be brought by the Attorney General,
False Testimony.
Court of Error and
il a Court of Error and Appeal shall be constituted in this Colony, so much of Schedule A to range as relates thereto may be so far as practicable taken advantage of by appeal to Her Majesty Appeal,
JOHN BOWRING.
Fed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
SCHEDULE A (ACTS OF PARLIAMENT) TO WHICH THis Ordinance refers.
part
DHURST, sul.
ta: læt & 67.
Tille or subject matter of Ack. Proceedings in Mandamus,
•
in Chief c Plenipote the Lega
ch, 1836*
m, with a A desirable
ed and or
f, as follow XLIII.
to Civil: 354, or i
ngs or to:
Forming pa -liament t - Orders ve Authority Ordinanc edules res -s thereb ereof, and s tively des - of the
▪rding to t
-he same
Deposition = therein - Declaration
l thence
ase
Officer,
aking & i:
shall he
*
hat his or t of an Osit
Chipping mary app -ffidavit: ** Son any ***
e said Coas
e Act I ef as the
side of
, upon ich doth
Admission
i
B
*
#4 10 Viet & 76.
1. c. 30. Ves, c. 83. AFA at c. 36. * c. 30.
* 3 **t & 123,
ar & 19 Värt. c. 67.
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The whole Act.
How much of the Act is hereby extended to this Colony,
The following Sections of the Act, viz:-The Sections numbered consecutively from II to XXII, both inclusive: Section XXIII (except those words in the said Section providing it purport to be signed by such Consul General, Vice-Consul, or Consular "Agent, upon proof of the official Character and Signature of the person appearing to "have signed the same.") The Sections numbered consecutively from XXIV to LXX, The Common Low Procedure Act, 1852. both inclusive (except the exception in Section LXX contained.) The Sections num-
Aggravated Assaults.
The Evidence Amendment Act, 1853. Steret Bills of Sule.
Úsury and Annuities' Laws Repeal.
bered consecutively from LXX to CVI, both inclusive; from CXIII to CXX, both in- clusive; from CXXIII to CXXVII, both inclusive, and from CXLVI to CCXXVI, both inclusive. And also Schedules A, & B, referred to in the said Act, and thereto Lannexed.
The whole Act, except Section X.
The whole of the Act, except Section VI.
The whole of the Act, except Section VIII.
The whole of the Act, and the Schedule thereto annexed, and therein referred to. The following Sections of the Act, viz:-Sections XXXII, XXXIV, XXXV, The Common Law Procedure Act,1854 { XLIII, XLV, LXXV, LXXVI, LXXVII, XC, XCI, XCVI, XCVII, XCVIII,
and CVI.
The Sections of the Act numbered consecutively from I to VII, both inclusive (except so far as Section VII may operate to incorporate therewith such portions of “the Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange. Common Law Procedure Act, 1852,” and “the Common Law Procedure Act, 1854," as are not extended to Hongkong; or such of the Rules made under the said Acts respectively as are not specified in Schedule B to this Ordinance annexed.)
SCHEDULE B. (Rules and Orders) TO WHICH THIS Ordinance refers.
dia ( hud ✔ Be Jules or Orders.
Subject Matter of the Rules or Orders.
Korterales---Hilary
Geserales-Hilary
antary - Michael- kotan, 1834.
How much of the Rules or Orders are hereby cxtended to this Colony,
The Rules or Orders numbered consecutively from II to VIII, both inclusive; and from X to XLII, both inclusive: Rule XLVIII; The Rules numbered consecutively Practice of the Common Law Courts of from L to LXXIII, both inclusive, from LXXVII to XCIV, both inclusive; from Westminster
Pleadings in the Common Law Courts of Westminster.
Practice in the Common Law Courts of
Westminster.
XCVT to CXLII, both inclusive; from: CXLVI to CLXIV, both inclusive; from CLXVI to CLXXII, both inclusive; CLXXIV and CLXXVI; And also the "Forms of Proceedings," or Schedule of Forms therein referred to, and thereunto annexed.
The whole of the said Rules or Orders.
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The whole of the said Rules; and also so much of the "Forms of Proceedings" and "Schedule" therein referred to and thereunto annexed, as were not extended to this Colony by the Ordinance, 19 Vict: No. 6 of 1855.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINÆ.
No. 6 of 1856.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary f Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to extend the Criminal Procedure Ordinance, No. 4 of 1852.
[17th March, 1856.] Whereas it is expedient to extend the operation of Ordinance No. 4 of 1852: Be it enacted and His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, esannet (llowing:
-
Title.
Preamble.
* Is_every Information for Robbery, it shall be sufficient to charge that the Defendant did feloniously Abbreviation of forms. the Party injured; and in every Information for an Assault with intent to rob, to charge that the my dad feloniously make an Assault with intent to rob the Party injured; and in every Information for bounding Property with Menaces or by Force with intent to steal the same, to charge that the Defendant aly attempt with Menaces or by Force or with Menaces and Force (as the case may be) to rob Kempnjured.
*
اور
*
tall Informations for Burglary, stealing in a Dwelling House, or breaking and entering and stealing The term Dwelling Warehouse, or Counting House, or a Building within the Curtilage of a Dwelling House, it shall House, &c., shall be a t to describe the place wherein the offence is charged to have been committed as a Dwelling sufficient description Men Warehouse, Counting House, or Building within a Curtilage (as the case may be), without in cases of Burglary, ng the Occupant or Owner thereof.
&c.
upon any Trial for either of the said Offences enumerated, in the Section next immediately Persons charged with ng the Facts proved in evidence shall authorise a conviction for some other or others of the said Burglary, &c., may be And not the offence wherewith the Defendant is charged, the Jury shall return against him a convicted of House- *Guilty of the said other offence or offences, and thereupon he shall be punished as if he had been breaking, &c.
dan Information charging him with such offence or offences; and he shall not be afterwards
seed for the offence whereof he is so found guilty.
ers and Abettors may be charged in any Information for Felony as Principals in the first degree, Aiders and Abettors ate the punishment of such Aiders or Abettors as appointed by law is different from the punishment may be charged as
painted for Principals; but no Aider or Abetter shall, merely by reason of being convicted upon Principals. charge, be subject to any greater or other punishment than is or shall be by law appointed.
y Information for Felony or Misdemeanor, persons charged as Principals shall, if the Facts Persons charged as dence at their trial amount to Proof that they were Accessories before or after the fact to such Principals may be con- ♬ Mademeanor, but not Principals therein, be convicted as Accessories accordingly, and shall there- victed as Accessories.
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upon be punished as if convicted on an Information charging them with being such Accessories, and shall not be subject to any greater or other punishment in that behalf; and they shall not be afterwards prosecuted in respect thereof.
VI. Defendants may be charged with different Felonies and Misdemeanors, or with different Felonies or Misdemeanors in the same Information where the person thereby injured is one and the same person, or where the several offences so charged constitute or relate to one and the same transaction.
VII. In an Information for a Felony or Misdemeanor committed on the High Seas or in Foreign parts, offences on the high the allegation that the party injured was at the time of the offence charged in the peace of the Queen shall seas, &c., how alleged. be a sufficient allegation of the jurisdiction of the Court to hear and determine it.
I'risoners' stato- ments ou oath.
Limitation of the
VIII. A Written Statement purporting to have been made upon Oath by a person under examination upon a Criminal Charge may be received in evidence against such person, if proof be given that it was in fact made by him not upon oath.
IX. No Promise or Threat shall operate to exclude a defendant's Confession from being received in rule excluding con- evidence against such defendant upon his trial for Felony or Misdemeanor, unless such promise or threat fessions under induce shall have been made or held out to such defendant by one having some authority over him in connection ment.
Extension of the 13 with or relation to the prosecution of such offence.
& 14 Vict. c. 21, to this X. The Act of Parliament passed in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Years of Her Majesty, Chapter Colony and to Ordin- Twenty One, for shortening the language used in Acts of Parliament, is hereby for all purposes extended to ances of the Legisla- this Colony; and the rules of construction by the said Act provided shall extend and apply to all Acts of Parliament, and Ordinances of the Legislative Council of this Colony, now in force or hereafter to come in force within the same.
tive Council.
Title.
Preamble.
Acts of Parliament
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
JOHN BOWRING.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINÆ.
No. 7 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to extend to this Colony certain Enactments and General Orders for reforming Procedure in the High Court of Chancery and the Offices thereof.
Whereas it is desirable that sundry important Reforms in the Administration of Equity Proceedings be
[17th March, 1856.] adopted in this Colony: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-
I. Subject to the Provisions hereinafter contained, the several Enactments of the Imperial Parliament and Orders in Chan- specified in Schedule 4 to this Ordinance annexed, and also the several Orders of the High Court of cery extended to Hong- Chancery of Great Britain specified in Schedule B to this Ordinance also annexed, shall (to the extent in kong.
the said two Schedules respectively defined, but not otherwise) extend to and come into force and effect within this Colony from the time of the passing of this present Ordinance.
To be construed with II. This Ordinance and the Ordinance No. 5 of 1856, entitled “An Ordinance for the Amendment the Ordinance No. 5 of of Procedure in Civil and Criminal Cases," shall be so read and construed together as shall best conduce to the particular effect of each Ordinance and of the Provisions thereby respectively extended to this. Colony.
1856.
The Seal of the
III. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the words "Great Seal" in the said Enactments and Orders, Court, its Judges, and respectively so extended to this Colony, shall be interpreted to include the Seal of the Supreme Court of its Officers, to be with- this Colony, and all the Provisions thereof which respect the Lord Chancellor, or the Court of Chancery, or in the meaning of the any Superior Court of Equity, or any Judge in England, shall be interpreted to include the said Supreme extended Provisions. Court in Equity and the Judges thereof, and every Officer (howsoever designated) of the said Supreme-
Court, or Judge thereof having or exercising functions of the like kind or analagous to the functions of any Officers (howsoever designated) of the said Lord Chancellor, Court of Chancery, Superior Courts of Equity, or Judges in England, shall be deemed to be within the meaning of any of the Provisions of such Enact-
Rules for the Inter- ments or Orders respecting such last mentioned Officers.
pretation of the exten- ded Enactments and Rules shall be observed within the same. Orders.
IV. In the interpretation of the Enactments and Orders hereby extended to this Colony, the following
1. Enactments and Orders are of equal authority.
2. Subsequent En- actments or Orders to abrogate preceding, ones, in case of appa- rent repugnance.
3. Except in the case of Enactments, &c., relating to Mas- ters in Ordinary or Lunacy.
4. Provisions respect- ing printed or stamped proceedings to apply to written and unstam- ped proceedings.
Supreme Court to make Rules &c.
1. The authority and force of an Order are equal to the authority and force of an Enactment. 2. Except in the cases specified in Division 3 of this Section, every Enactment or Order which shall appear to be wholly or partially repugnant to or inconsistent with some previous Enactment or Order, shall be deemed to have abrogated the same pro tanto.
3. Every Enactment or Order for regulating the performance of the Powers or Duties of a Master in Ordinary or of a Master in Lunacy passed or promulgated subsequently to the passing of the Act of Parliament of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth years of the present Queen, chapter Eighty, and the promulgation of the General Orders for giving effect to the same, shall be so construed as to enable a Judge in Court or in Chambers to exercise and perform the said Powers and Duties within this Colony as nearly as circumstances will permit in the stead of any such Masters respectively.
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4. All Provisions contained in any Enactment or Order respecting the Printing of Bills and Claims, or Portions of Bills and Claims, or respecting the Stamping or Affixing of Stamps on Vellum, Parchment, or Paper to be used in Proceedings in Chancery, are abrogated, and all Provisions con- tained in any Enactment or Order respecting the filing Copying Service, or effect of any printed or partially printed Bill or Claim, or any proceedings, Written, Printed, or Engrossed on Stamped Vellum, Parchment, or Paper, shiali be respectively interpreted to apply to Bills or Claims in Writing. or to Proceedings Written on Unstamped Vellum, Parchment, or Paper, as the case may be. V. The Supreme Court is authorised to make and issue such Rules or Orders for giving effect to this. Ordinance as may be found meet.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. DALMADA E. CASTRO,
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upon be punished as if convicted on an Information charging them with being such Accessories, and shall not be subject to any greater or other punishment in that behalf; and they shall not be afterwards prosecuted in respect thereof.
VI. Defendants may be charged with different Felonies and Misdemeanors, or with different Felonies or Misdemeanors in the same Information where the person thereby injured is one and the same person, or where the several offences so charged constitute or relate to one and the same transaction.
VII. In an Information for a Felony or Misdemeanor committed on the High Seas or in Foreign parts, offences on the high the allegation that the party injured was at the time of the offence charged in the peace of the Queen shall seas, &c., how alleged. be a sufficient allegation of the jurisdiction of the Court to hear and determine it.
I'risoners' stato- ments ou oath.
Limitation of the
VIII. A Written Statement purporting to have been made upon Oath by a person under examination upon a Criminal Charge may be received in evidence against such person, if proof be given that it was in fact made by him not upon oath.
IX. No Promise or Threat shall operate to exclude a defendant's Confession from being received in rule excluding con- evidence against such defendant upon his trial for Felony or Misdemeanor, unless such promise or threat fessions under induce shall have been made or held out to such defendant by one having some authority over him in connection ment.
Extension of the 13 with or relation to the prosecution of such offence.
& 14 Vict. c. 21, to this X. The Act of Parliament passed in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Years of Her Majesty, Chapter Colony and to Ordin- Twenty One, for shortening the language used in Acts of Parliament, is hereby for all purposes extended to ances of the Legisla- this Colony; and the rules of construction by the said Act provided shall extend and apply to all Acts of Parliament, and Ordinances of the Legislative Council of this Colony, now in force or hereafter to come in force within the same.
tive Council.
Title.
Preamble.
Acts of Parliament
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
JOHN BOWRING.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINÆ.
No. 7 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to extend to this Colony certain Enactments and General Orders for reforming Procedure in the High Court of Chancery and the Offices thereof.
Whereas it is desirable that sundry important Reforms in the Administration of Equity Proceedings be
[17th March, 1856.] adopted in this Colony: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-
I. Subject to the Provisions hereinafter contained, the several Enactments of the Imperial Parliament and Orders in Chan- specified in Schedule 4 to this Ordinance annexed, and also the several Orders of the High Court of cery extended to Hong- Chancery of Great Britain specified in Schedule B to this Ordinance also annexed, shall (to the extent in kong.
the said two Schedules respectively defined, but not otherwise) extend to and come into force and effect within this Colony from the time of the passing of this present Ordinance.
To be construed with II. This Ordinance and the Ordinance No. 5 of 1856, entitled “An Ordinance for the Amendment the Ordinance No. 5 of of Procedure in Civil and Criminal Cases," shall be so read and construed together as shall best conduce to the particular effect of each Ordinance and of the Provisions thereby respectively extended to this. Colony.
1856.
The Seal of the
III. For the purposes of this Ordinance, the words "Great Seal" in the said Enactments and Orders, Court, its Judges, and respectively so extended to this Colony, shall be interpreted to include the Seal of the Supreme Court of its Officers, to be with- this Colony, and all the Provisions thereof which respect the Lord Chancellor, or the Court of Chancery, or in the meaning of the any Superior Court of Equity, or any Judge in England, shall be interpreted to include the said Supreme extended Provisions. Court in Equity and the Judges thereof, and every Officer (howsoever designated) of the said Supreme-
Court, or Judge thereof having or exercising functions of the like kind or analagous to the functions of any Officers (howsoever designated) of the said Lord Chancellor, Court of Chancery, Superior Courts of Equity, or Judges in England, shall be deemed to be within the meaning of any of the Provisions of such Enact-
Rules for the Inter- ments or Orders respecting such last mentioned Officers.
pretation of the exten- ded Enactments and Rules shall be observed within the same. Orders.
IV. In the interpretation of the Enactments and Orders hereby extended to this Colony, the following
1. Enactments and Orders are of equal authority.
2. Subsequent En- actments or Orders to abrogate preceding, ones, in case of appa- rent repugnance.
3. Except in the case of Enactments, &c., relating to Mas- ters in Ordinary or Lunacy.
4. Provisions respect- ing printed or stamped proceedings to apply to written and unstam- ped proceedings.
Supreme Court to make Rules &c.
1. The authority and force of an Order are equal to the authority and force of an Enactment. 2. Except in the cases specified in Division 3 of this Section, every Enactment or Order which shall appear to be wholly or partially repugnant to or inconsistent with some previous Enactment or Order, shall be deemed to have abrogated the same pro tanto.
3. Every Enactment or Order for regulating the performance of the Powers or Duties of a Master in Ordinary or of a Master in Lunacy passed or promulgated subsequently to the passing of the Act of Parliament of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth years of the present Queen, chapter Eighty, and the promulgation of the General Orders for giving effect to the same, shall be so construed as to enable a Judge in Court or in Chambers to exercise and perform the said Powers and Duties within this Colony as nearly as circumstances will permit in the stead of any such Masters respectively.
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4. All Provisions contained in any Enactment or Order respecting the Printing of Bills and Claims, or Portions of Bills and Claims, or respecting the Stamping or Affixing of Stamps on Vellum, Parchment, or Paper to be used in Proceedings in Chancery, are abrogated, and all Provisions con- tained in any Enactment or Order respecting the filing Copying Service, or effect of any printed or partially printed Bill or Claim, or any proceedings, Written, Printed, or Engrossed on Stamped Vellum, Parchment, or Paper, shiali be respectively interpreted to apply to Bills or Claims in Writing. or to Proceedings Written on Unstamped Vellum, Parchment, or Paper, as the case may be. V. The Supreme Court is authorised to make and issue such Rules or Orders for giving effect to this. Ordinance as may be found meet.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 17th Day of March, 1856.
L. DALMADA E. CASTRO,
I
Clerk of Councils.
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10 & 11 Vict. c. 97.
11 & 12 Vict. c. 10.
12 & 13 Vict. c. 74. 12 & 13 Vict. c. 109.
13 & 14 Vict. a. 35.
13 & 14 Vict. c. 60. 15 & 16 Vict. c. 48. 13 & 16 Vict. c. 55.
13 & 16 Vict. c. 80.
15 & 16 Vict. c. 86.
16 & 17 Vict. e. 70.
16 & 17 Vict. c. 78. 14 & 17 Vict. c. 98.
16 & 17 Vict. c. 137.
17 & 18 Vict. c. 25.
17 & 18 Vict. c. 100.
Bates or Tilies of the GeneralOrders. ·
Order of 17 March, 1843.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Schedule 4 (Acts of ParliaMENT) TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS.
Title or Subject matter of the Act.
The Companies' Clauses' Consolidation Law or in Equity.)
Act 1845.
Trustees' Relief.
Discontinuance of the attendance Masters in Ordinary in the Public Office.
Oaths and Declarations and Affirmations
in Chancery.
{in
Trustees further Relief.
Offices of the Court of Chancery.
The Delay and Expence of Proceedings {
in Chancery.
The Trustee Act 1850.
The Property of Lunatics.
The Trustee Act Extension Act.
How far the Act is hereby extended to this Colony.
Section CXXXV (relating to service of Notices, Writs, or other Proceedings at
The whole Act.
So much of the Act as is unrepealed by any subsequent Act.
So much of the Act as is unrepealed by any subsequent Enactment. The whole Act.
Sections XXVI to XXXI, both inclusive (relating to Writs and Proceedings.) The whole Act (except Section XXXV,) and also the Schedule to which the Act refers.
The whole Act (except Section LIX.)
Section VI (relating to Receivers.)
The whole Act.
The Sections of the Act numbered respectively I, VII, VIII, XI, XIII, XIV, XV, An Act to abolish the Office of Master XIX, XX, XXI, XXIII, XXIV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIII, XXIX, XXX,
{in Chancery, &c.
XXXI, XXXII, XXXIII, XXXIV, XXXV, XXXVI, XXXVII, XXXIX, XL, XLII, XLIII, and LX, (except so much of any Section as relates to the Junior Clerks or to mode of nominating the Conveyancing Counsel.)
The Sections of the Act numbered respectively from II to VI, both inclusive; from The Practice and Course of Proceeding X to XXI, both inclusive; from XXIII to XXIX, both inclusive; and from XXXI to LXII, both inclusive; and Section LXVI; And also the Schedule to which the Act refers.
{ in the Court of Chancery.
The Lunacy Regulation Act 1853,
Oaths in Chancery and Affidavits. Relief of Suitors in Chancery, The Charitable Trusts' Act 1853.
Industrial and Provident Societies.
Sections I and II and XXXVIII, (except the words in Section XXXVIII, "shall, subject to the provision hereinafter contained, be directed to the Masters or one of them;") The Sections numbered respectively from XL to XLIX, both inclusive; Section L, (except the words therein "in addition to the Masters or one of them ;") Sections LI and LIV; The Sections numbered respectively from LV to LXIII, both inclusive; from LXVI to LXX, both inclusive; from LXXV to LXXXIX, both inclusive; from XCVIII to C, both inclusive; and, from CXIII to CXXXIX, both inclusive, Sections CXLV and CXLVI; And the Sections numbered respectively from (CXLVIII to CLI, both inclusive; And Schedules I and III in the said Act referred to.
Sections I, V and VI.
Dispatch of Business in the Court ofį Chancery.
Sections I, II and III.
.
Sections XVIII, XXVIII and XLIII, (except so much as relates to persons authorised by the Board therein mentioned.)
Section VII (except so much as requires the Registration of the Societies therein. mentioned.)
Sections I, II, III and IV.
Schedule B. (General Orders in CHANCERY,) TO WHỊCH THIS ORDINAnce refers.
Subject Matter of the General Orders:
Enrolment of Decrees and Orders.
Orders of May, 1845.
Practice and Pleading in Equity.
der of the 31st January, 1216. *der of the 13th April 1847. Ceders of the 10th June 1848.
er of the 10th December
1849.
*ders of the 228 April 1850.{
*ders of the 3d June, 1850.
ders of the 2d November 10.
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Anders of the 16th July 1851.
Orders of the 7th August 1852.
Habeas Corpus on taking. Bill pro. Con- }
fesso.
Amendment.
Trustees Relief Act.
Taxation of a Pauper's Costs.
How much of each General Order is hereby extended to Hongkong.
The whole, except so much as defines the amount of Office Fecs. Order I; Order IV, Article 3; Orders numbered from XI to XV, both inclusive; Order XVI, Articles 1, 3, 4, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
·41, 45, 46 ; Orders numbered from XX to XXVII, both
from XXIX to ; and from LXII
XXXVI, both inclusive; from XIIII to LVIII, both * 35, 37, 38,
to XC, both inclusive; Orders XCIII, CXIV, CXV, CXVI, CXVIII; and Orders numbered respectively from CXX to CXXVIII, both inclusive', And also the Schedules in the said General Orders referred to and thereunto annexed.
The whole Order.
The whole Order.
The whole of the Orders.
The whole Order.
Orders I, II, III, VI, VII, VIII and IX; Orders numbered from XI to XVIII both inclusive; Orders XX, XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVIII, XXIX,
Practice and Pleading by way of claim XXXI and XXXII; Order XXXIII (except as to Charges, Allowances, and in Equity.
References and Warrants.
Practice as to Exceptions and Orders of
course.
Sales under authority of the Court.
Appeals, Rchearings, and Enrolments.
Fees, payable to Solicitors); and Order XXXV; And also Schedules A, B, and C, to the said Orders annexed and therein referred to.
-
Orders numbered from I to XI, both inclusive..
Orders I and II; and Orders numbered from IV to XXVIII, both inclusive..
The whole of the Orders.
The whole of the Orders, except Order VII.
Orders numbered from VII to XXX, both inclusive, and from XXXIV to
Ambers of the 7th August 1852.{Pleading and Practice in Equity under XLVI, both inclusive; and Order XLVIII: And also Schedules B, C, D, and E,
Orders of the 16th October 1852..
*der of the 25th October 1852.
Vict. o. 86.
Practice in Judges' Chambers in Equity.
Copies of Proceedings in Equity.
kroeg of the 10th November. Copies of Proceedings and Documents.
1852.
Orders of the 16th December
1852.
(der of the 4th March 1853.
e of the 26th July 1853. der of the 9th December 1853.
(wders of the 1st June, 1854.
*wder of the 21st June, 1854. Orders of the 13th January 1855..
Conveyancing Counsel.
Setting down adjourned cause for hearing. Signing of Orders and Certificates.
The Charitable Trusts' Act, 1853.
Practice under the 15 and 16 Vict. c. 86 and c. 87.
Copies of Pleadings, Proceedings, and Documents.
Examinations, Evidence, and Affidavits.
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to the said Orders annexed and therein referred to.
Orders I and II; Orders numbered from IV to LIX, both inclusive; and Order LXI; And also the whole of the several Schedules to the said Orders annexed and therein referred to.
Order I, articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9; and Orders II, III, IV and V. The whole Order, except so much as provides that Copies shall be counted after the rate of Ninety Words to the Folio.
The whole of the Orders.
The whole Order, and also the two Schedules thereto annexed and therein referred to The whole Order.
So much only of the Order as authorises proceedings by Summons and the form thereof.
Orders numbered from I to VIII, both inclusive; and from XI to XV, both inclusive.
Order I, except the Reservations therein contained, and also except the provision. respecting the Counting and Charging for Figures...... - The whole of the Orders, except Order XL.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
THE
NOTICE.
HE Next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT will be held on SATUR- DAY the 29th day of March instant, at 12 o'clock
at noon.
By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. E following Instructions having been received from the POST-MASTR GENERAL, are hereby notified for public information :-
In accordance with the provisions of a new Con- vortion concluded between HER MAJESTY and the IMPEROR OF THE FRENCH, the French Post Office will in future account to this Office for the whole of the Sa Postage chargeable upon. NEWSPAPERS and every other kind of PRINTED PAPERS contained in the mails sent from France via Egypt to Hong- kong, or sent from your office, by the same route, to France.
With regard to LETTERS contained in the mails to and from France, no alteration in the existing arrangements will be made. The RED SEA rate must be collected by you as at present."
Post-office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
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WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
NOTICE.
R JAMES McCORMICK is authorized to
sign our Firm per Procuration.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
ALVORD & Co.
R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
FOR SALE.
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new and complete Forms.
China Mail Office,
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NOTICE. REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
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20th March, 1856.
15th January, 1856.'
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NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against,the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCEAT
HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 SterlING.
THE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae.
TURNER & Co,
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. HARLAND, M.D.ʼ For Canton,WALT. GEO. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
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AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
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Agents.
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JORDAN & Co., Rangoon.
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granted by the undersigned to all parts of the
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World.
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CARD.
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Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 39.
this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby Fazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonal Screetary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tongkong.-
Thirty-siz
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His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication, for general information, of the subjoined Draft Ordinance, which was this day laid before the Legislative Council,
By Order,
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th March, 1856.
Draft Ordinance—Buildings. HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Buildings and Nuisances.
Whereas further Provision hath been found necessary to be made for the better Regulation of Buildings and prevention of Nuisances: Be it therefore Enacted and Ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof in manner following, that is to say :-
I. The following words and expressions in this Ordinance contained shall be construed in manner here- inafter appearing; that is to say:-
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The word Wall' shall extend to and include every external Wall and Wall.
The word 'Floor' shall extend to and include every Horizontal Platform forming the base of any Story, and every Joist, Board, Timber, Stone, and Brick, or other substance constituting the said Platform.
The word 'Story' shall extend to and include the full thickness of every Floor, and the space between the under surface thereof and the upper surface of the Floor or (if there be no such Floor) the Ground next below the said firstmentioned Floor.
The word 'Works' shall extend to and include the constructing, reconstructing, pulling down, opening, cutting into, adding to, and altering any Building, Wall, Chimney, Stack, or Flue, Drain, Sewer, Cesspool or any work whatsoever.
•
The word Building' shall extend to and include every House, Outhouse or Shed.
The word 'House shall extend to and include every Dwelling House, Warehouse, Shop, Manufactory, Workroom, Distillery, and place of secure storage or custody.
Title,
Preamble.
Definitions.
Wall.
Floor.
Story.
Works.
Building. House.
The expression guilty of a Nuisance' shall apply to and denote any person guilty of committing or Guilty of a Nuisance. continuing any Nuisance whatsoever, and any person guilty of permitting or suffering any Nuisance whatso- ever, and any person guilty of omitting to take all proper and reasonable means for procuring the abatement of a Nuisance committed and continuing within his tenement, or upon or over some way or public place in the immediate neighborhood of his tenement, within the space of twelve hours after the said Nuisance shall have been committed.
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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH MARCH, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 39.
this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby Fazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonal Screetary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
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Tongkong.-
Thirty-siz
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His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication, for general information, of the subjoined Draft Ordinance, which was this day laid before the Legislative Council,
By Order,
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
Council Room, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th March, 1856.
Draft Ordinance—Buildings. HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Buildings and Nuisances.
Whereas further Provision hath been found necessary to be made for the better Regulation of Buildings and prevention of Nuisances: Be it therefore Enacted and Ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof in manner following, that is to say :-
I. The following words and expressions in this Ordinance contained shall be construed in manner here- inafter appearing; that is to say:-
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The word Wall' shall extend to and include every external Wall and Wall.
The word 'Floor' shall extend to and include every Horizontal Platform forming the base of any Story, and every Joist, Board, Timber, Stone, and Brick, or other substance constituting the said Platform.
The word 'Story' shall extend to and include the full thickness of every Floor, and the space between the under surface thereof and the upper surface of the Floor or (if there be no such Floor) the Ground next below the said firstmentioned Floor.
The word 'Works' shall extend to and include the constructing, reconstructing, pulling down, opening, cutting into, adding to, and altering any Building, Wall, Chimney, Stack, or Flue, Drain, Sewer, Cesspool or any work whatsoever.
•
The word Building' shall extend to and include every House, Outhouse or Shed.
The word 'House shall extend to and include every Dwelling House, Warehouse, Shop, Manufactory, Workroom, Distillery, and place of secure storage or custody.
Title,
Preamble.
Definitions.
Wall.
Floor.
Story.
Works.
Building. House.
The expression guilty of a Nuisance' shall apply to and denote any person guilty of committing or Guilty of a Nuisance. continuing any Nuisance whatsoever, and any person guilty of permitting or suffering any Nuisance whatso- ever, and any person guilty of omitting to take all proper and reasonable means for procuring the abatement of a Nuisance committed and continuing within his tenement, or upon or over some way or public place in the immediate neighborhood of his tenement, within the space of twelve hours after the said Nuisance shall have been committed.
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as to works,
1. Walls of Houses.
2. Brick Walls of Houses.
3. Stone Walls of Houses.
4. Foundations of Walls of Houses.
5. Floors in general.
6. Floors of outside
! Houses.
Days' Notice to be
every
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
II. All works henceforward shall be under the survey and inspection of the Surveyor General, and shall be commenced, resumed, prosecuted and completed with due observance of this Ordinance and particularly of the Rules next following, that is to say:—
1. The Walls of all Houses shall be built of Bricks or Stones.
2. The Brick walls of Houses shall be of the thickness of not less than one Brick at the upper Story, one Brick and a half at the Story immediately below the upper Story, and two Bricks at the Story (if any) immediately below the said two Stories.
3. The Stone walls of Houses shall be of the thickness of not less than Ten inches at the upper Story, one foot two inches at the Story next immediately below the upper Story, and one foot and a half at the Story (if any) next immediately below the said Two Stories.
4. The Foundations of every wall of a House shall be of the depth of not less than twice the thick- ness of the Wall at the lowest Story of the said Building; and the lowest course of every such Foundation shall be of not less than twice the Thickness of the wall at the said lowest Story; and the height and thickness of the upper courses of such Foundation shall diminish gradually towards the upper surface thereof.
5. The Floors of any one House shall not approach nearer than one Brick's length towards the Floors of any other House separated by a party Wall from the House firstmentioned; And the space intervening between the said two Floors shall be properly and substantially built up with Bricks or Stones as the case may be.
6. In the case of two or more Houses separated from each other, or others by one or more party Walls the external ends of the Floors of the first and last of the said Houses shall be carried to and terminate at the Space of not less than nine inches from the Outside of the external Walls of the said first and last Houses respectively.
III. It shall not be lawful for any person to commence or (in the case of any works-the progress given before commenc- whereof shall have been for a period exceeding three months suspended) to resume any works until days ing or (in the case of works suspended for
written notice of the intention to commence or resume the same shall have been given unto the Surveyor above 3 months) re- General at his Office by the person by or for whom such works are intended to be commenced, and every suming works. such notice shall specify the material particulars of the said intended Works, and any person commencing Penalty for or resuming any works without having first given such notice as aforesaid to the Surveyor General or before the expiration of days from the giving thereof, shall for every such default forfeit and pay to Her Majesty Except in case of a sum not exceeding Dollars nor less than Dollars; except where any inevitable accident or inevitable necessity. emergency shall have occurred to make it necessary to commence or resume any works immediately, in In which case notice which case only it shall be lawful to commence or resume the same, yet so as that written notice to be given within Two Days after commen-
thereof and of the material particulars of such works shall within Two Days after commencing or resuming cing or resuming the the same be given by the person by or for whom the same were so commenced or resumed unto the said
Surveyor General at his Office aforesaid.
default.
works.
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Works to be liable IV. In cases where any penalty shall have been incurred under the provisions of the Section next in certain cases to be immediately preceding, or where the Surveyor General shall be refused admittance to any tenement for the abated as a Nuisance. purpose of surveying or inspecting any works thereon or therein commenced, resumed, or in progress, the
said works shall be liable to be abated as a Nuisance.
Contracts to be made V. All contracts hereafter to be made for works contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be or executed to the con- null and void, and it shall not be lawful to execute in contravention of the said Provisions any contracts trary of this Ordinance. heretofore made for works and in force at the passing of this Ordinance.
Double Police Rates VI. Over and above all other penalties and liabilities by this Ordinance imposed, the owner of every to be paid for Buildings Building constructed, reconstructed, or altered in contravention of this Ordinance shall pay in respect of illegally constructed, the same a periodical Police Rate of double the amount to which, but for such contravention he would have been liable in respect of the said Building, yet so as that if the same shall be abated, diminished, or removed under the provisions of this Ordinance, the said owner shall cease to be liable to pay any such Police Rate in respect thereof.
&c., until abatement.
Saving of Crown re- medies.
Every House to have
VII. No remedies for breaches of contract committed by Crown lessees or others now vested in the Crown or its officers shall be prejudiced by this Ordinance.
VIII. It shall not be lawful to construct, reconstruct, or (if now in the course of construction or re- a Cooking Place and construction) to complete any House without a sufficient and safe Place for lighting of fires and cooking of Privy.
Food; and also a sufficient Watercloset or Privy, and a sufficient Ashpit furnished with proper Doors and Coverings; All which shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General, and every Person offending against any of the enactments in this Section contained shall for every such offence forfeit and pay to the Crown a penalty not exceeding 100 Dollars nor less than 50 Dollars.
Penalty.
any House to make
The Surveyor Gen- IX. The Surveyor General shall in case any House whether now existing or hereafter to be constructed eral shall require the or reconstructed shall not be provided or shall be imperfectly provided with any of the works in the last owner or occupier of immediately preceding section specified, give written notice of every such deficiency to the owner or occu- good all deficiencies in pier of the said House, thereby requiring him or her to provide for and make good the said deficiency forth- works of that kind and with or within some specified and reasonable term to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General: and in case cause them to be made the said owner or occupier shall not obey or comply with the said requirement, the said Surveyor General good.
shall cause the said works to be executed, and may recover the charges and expenses thereof together with his costs of procedure by summary application to any two Justices, who shall, in case of default in payment thereof, levy the amount so recovered by warrant of distress and sale upon the goods and chattels of such owner or occupier.
F
Public and common X. The Surveyor General may provide and maintain in proper and suitable situations common waterclosets, privies sewage places privies, urinals, and other like conveniencies for public accommodation; And also proper Buildings, Pits, Places, etc., may be provided. Boxes or other conveniences for the temporary reception and collection of Sewage, Dung, Soil, Filth, Dust,'
Ashes and Rubbish, yet so as not to occasion Annoyance or Nuisance, and all such matters so re-. ceived or collected therein shall be vested in and may be disposed of at the discretion of and by the Sur- veyor General; And all the proceeds (if any) of such as shall in any wise be so disposed of shall be
Works contravening this Ordinance to be applied in aid of the Funds to be provided for carrying into effect this Ordinance.
deemed a Nuisance. XI. Every work whatsoever hereafter to be commenced resumed prosecuted or finished in contraven-
Ruinous Buildings to tion of this Ordinance shall be deemed a Nuisance.
be deemed Nuisances.
XII. Every Building, or Part of a Building being in a ruinous or dangerous condition shall be deemed ' Buildings erected of a Nuisance.
inflammable Materials
to be deemed Nui- XIII. Every Building erected or to be hereafter erected of any inflammable material, in such wise as to
endanget any neighbouring Building, shall be deemed a Nuisance.
sances.
EC
W
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1
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Deposits or accumu lations of decaying mat
3
ter &c., to be deemed Nuisances,
XIV. Every deposit or Accumulation of decaying, noisome, noxious, or offensive matter, in, on, or under y tenement, Crown Land, or way, or any Water, or any Drain or Sewer whereby the health of the Queen's subjects may be endangered shall be deemed to be a Nuisance.
XV. Every projection from or over any Building which shall cause annoyance or obstruction to any Projections from way or to the Passengers thereon, and every encroachment on, over, or under any way or any Crown Land Buildings to be deemed
Nuisances. Fall be deemed a Nuisance.
XVI. Every Work which would be deemed a Nuisance in England if begun, conducted, or completed there, shall within this Colony be deemed a Nuisance.
Nuisances by the Law
of England shall be dee- med Nuisances here.
Summary proces d-
sance.
XVII. The Surveyor General shall summon every person guilty of any of the Nuisances hereinbefore enumerated before any two Justices of the Peace who shall thereupon proceed in a summary way to enquire ing in cases of Nui-
to and adjudicate upon the premises after the manner of othersum mary proceedings before Justices cf3 the Peace; And where they shall adjudicate any one person to have been guilty of any of the said Nuisances they shall upon the application of the Surveyor General, order him or any other proper officer to abate, Zemolish, or remove the said Nuisance, and to sell and dispose of the Materials thereof (if any) and out of the monies arising by such sale or disposition (if any) to retain or pay the charges and expenses of or inci- dent to such abatement, in demolition or removal; And the said Justices shall order and compel all Persons hom they shall find guilty of any such Nuisance, after such adjudication as aforesaid, to satisfy all charges and expenses of or incident to the abatement, demolition, or removal thereof and for which no other or no ufficient satisfaction is hereby provided, and the said Justices shall thereupon by warrant under their Hands and Seals cause the same to be levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the said persons respectively in case of default in payment.
XVIII. The Surveyor General and his Officers are authorised to seize any Utensil, which he or they Tanks and Reservoirs. shall detect any person in the act of dipping into any public Tank, or reservoir; and all Utensils so seized
may be lawfully confiscated by the Surveyor General, and disposed of as he shall direct.
XIX. All existing remedies for the prevention or abatement of Nuisances and the punishment of those Saving of existing guilty thereof shall continue to be in force notwithstanding this Ordinance..
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
remedies.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., is pleased to direct that the annexed Returns of the BRITISH TRADE at the PORT OF AMOY, during the Year 1855, be published for general information.
By Order,
+
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary to ...H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
No. I.—A RETURN of the NUMBER and TONNAGE of MERCHANT VESSELS which Arrived at, and Departed from, the PORT OF AMO Y, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, distinguishing the Countries to which they belong.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
No. of SHIPS.
TONKAGE.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
NO. OF SHIPS.
TONNAGE.
British,
...
107
French,
Spanish,
American,
Dutch,
...
Portuguese,
Peruvian,
Hamburg,
Siamese,
***
Portuguese Lorchas,
...
2*22
31,842 British,
106
30,071
3
1,126 French,
3
1,126
5,943 Spanish,
22
5,994
23
16,365
American,
24
17,004
42
...
...
15,916
Dutch,
:...
40
15,212
3
...
...
782
Portuguese,
987
2
530
Peruvian,...
1,670
...
...
...
...
2,339
Hamburg,
...
2,039
12
...
4,670 Siamese,
10
...
3,920.
90
8,100
Portuguese Lorchas,
91
8,190
312
87,613
312
86,213
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice Consul in Charge.
No. II.-A STATEMENT exhibiting the MOVEMENT OF BRITISH SHIPPING, in the Trade with the PORT OF AMOY, during the Year 1855; and shewing the Number and Tonnage of British · Vessels in Harbor on the 31st December, 1855.
PLACES AND PORTS.
SUMMARY.
Hongkong,
Straits
Shonghae,
Ningpo
Foochow,
Fast Coast, Whampoa, Macao,
Siam,
Formosa, Lombock, Callao,
...
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
No.
TONNAGE.
No.
TONNAGE.
56
18,098
35
7,852
Entered.
15
4,566
19
5,991
...
107 Vessels 31,842 Tons,
10
3,380
13
5,194
8
2,235
1,649
Cleared,
5
627
8
2,219
381
13
3,655
:
...
1,950
5
1,437
.308
157
157
140
140
1
494 1,283
Total...........
107
31,842
!
'106
30,071
10G Vessels 30,071 Tons,
Of which number entered in Ballast,
28 Vessels 9,174 Tons.
Cleared in Ballast.
20 Vessels 5,672 Tons.
In Harbor on 31st December, 1855.
7 Vessels 3,355 Tons.
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice-Consul in Charge.
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Deposits or accumu lations of decaying mat
3
ter &c., to be deemed Nuisances,
XIV. Every deposit or Accumulation of decaying, noisome, noxious, or offensive matter, in, on, or under y tenement, Crown Land, or way, or any Water, or any Drain or Sewer whereby the health of the Queen's subjects may be endangered shall be deemed to be a Nuisance.
XV. Every projection from or over any Building which shall cause annoyance or obstruction to any Projections from way or to the Passengers thereon, and every encroachment on, over, or under any way or any Crown Land Buildings to be deemed
Nuisances. Fall be deemed a Nuisance.
XVI. Every Work which would be deemed a Nuisance in England if begun, conducted, or completed there, shall within this Colony be deemed a Nuisance.
Nuisances by the Law
of England shall be dee- med Nuisances here.
Summary proces d-
sance.
XVII. The Surveyor General shall summon every person guilty of any of the Nuisances hereinbefore enumerated before any two Justices of the Peace who shall thereupon proceed in a summary way to enquire ing in cases of Nui-
to and adjudicate upon the premises after the manner of othersum mary proceedings before Justices cf3 the Peace; And where they shall adjudicate any one person to have been guilty of any of the said Nuisances they shall upon the application of the Surveyor General, order him or any other proper officer to abate, Zemolish, or remove the said Nuisance, and to sell and dispose of the Materials thereof (if any) and out of the monies arising by such sale or disposition (if any) to retain or pay the charges and expenses of or inci- dent to such abatement, in demolition or removal; And the said Justices shall order and compel all Persons hom they shall find guilty of any such Nuisance, after such adjudication as aforesaid, to satisfy all charges and expenses of or incident to the abatement, demolition, or removal thereof and for which no other or no ufficient satisfaction is hereby provided, and the said Justices shall thereupon by warrant under their Hands and Seals cause the same to be levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the said persons respectively in case of default in payment.
XVIII. The Surveyor General and his Officers are authorised to seize any Utensil, which he or they Tanks and Reservoirs. shall detect any person in the act of dipping into any public Tank, or reservoir; and all Utensils so seized
may be lawfully confiscated by the Surveyor General, and disposed of as he shall direct.
XIX. All existing remedies for the prevention or abatement of Nuisances and the punishment of those Saving of existing guilty thereof shall continue to be in force notwithstanding this Ordinance..
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
remedies.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., is pleased to direct that the annexed Returns of the BRITISH TRADE at the PORT OF AMOY, during the Year 1855, be published for general information.
By Order,
+
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 17th March, 1856.
G. W. CAINE, In the absence of the Secretary to ...H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary.
No. I.—A RETURN of the NUMBER and TONNAGE of MERCHANT VESSELS which Arrived at, and Departed from, the PORT OF AMO Y, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, distinguishing the Countries to which they belong.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
No. of SHIPS.
TONKAGE.
UNDER WHAT COLOURS.
NO. OF SHIPS.
TONNAGE.
British,
...
107
French,
Spanish,
American,
Dutch,
...
Portuguese,
Peruvian,
Hamburg,
Siamese,
***
Portuguese Lorchas,
...
2*22
31,842 British,
106
30,071
3
1,126 French,
3
1,126
5,943 Spanish,
22
5,994
23
16,365
American,
24
17,004
42
...
...
15,916
Dutch,
:...
40
15,212
3
...
...
782
Portuguese,
987
2
530
Peruvian,...
1,670
...
...
...
...
2,339
Hamburg,
...
2,039
12
...
4,670 Siamese,
10
...
3,920.
90
8,100
Portuguese Lorchas,
91
8,190
312
87,613
312
86,213
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice Consul in Charge.
No. II.-A STATEMENT exhibiting the MOVEMENT OF BRITISH SHIPPING, in the Trade with the PORT OF AMOY, during the Year 1855; and shewing the Number and Tonnage of British · Vessels in Harbor on the 31st December, 1855.
PLACES AND PORTS.
SUMMARY.
Hongkong,
Straits
Shonghae,
Ningpo
Foochow,
Fast Coast, Whampoa, Macao,
Siam,
Formosa, Lombock, Callao,
...
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
No.
TONNAGE.
No.
TONNAGE.
56
18,098
35
7,852
Entered.
15
4,566
19
5,991
...
107 Vessels 31,842 Tons,
10
3,380
13
5,194
8
2,235
1,649
Cleared,
5
627
8
2,219
381
13
3,655
:
...
1,950
5
1,437
.308
157
157
140
140
1
494 1,283
Total...........
107
31,842
!
'106
30,071
10G Vessels 30,071 Tons,
Of which number entered in Ballast,
28 Vessels 9,174 Tons.
Cleared in Ballast.
20 Vessels 5,672 Tons.
In Harbor on 31st December, 1855.
7 Vessels 3,355 Tons.
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice-Consul in Charge.
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
4
The Hongkong Government Cazette.
No. III. A RETURN of the Quantities and Values of MERCHANDize IMPORTED into the PORT OF AMOY, in 79 British Vessels of 22,668 Tons, from the Countries and Places undermentioned, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855.
NO. IN
TARIFF.
DENOMINATION OF ARTICLES,
FROM WHAT COUNTRIES AND PLACES IMPORTED.
4
Bicho de Mar,
5
Birds' Nests,
***
7
Cloves,
12❘ Cotton,
...
...
13 Long Cloths, White and Grey,
American Drills,
Turkey Reds,
...
...
...
14
Cotton Yarn,
Thread,
17 Elephants' Teeth,
Ivory,
...
13
Fish Maws,
...
...
21
98228
19
20
Flintstones,...
Glassware,
Gambier,
...
24
Gum,
25
Horns,
30
Metals,-
Iron,
Lead,
Tin,
Mercury,
...
郁郁
***
...
Gas
...
22333
31
Nutmegs,
...
...
32
Pepper,
33
Putchuck,
34
Rattans,
...
35 Grain, Rice, &c,
Wheat,
...
...
...
Pulse,
37
Saltpetre,
38
Sharks' Fins,
39
Hides,
Fish Skins,
41
Soap,
42 Dried Fish,
44
Treasure,
45
Wine,
Spirits,
46 Woods,
:
:
:
...
QUANTITIRS.
1,222 Piculs
59 Packages 770 Piculs
22,663 Bales
57,233 Pieces
233 "9 950
720 Bales
46 Boxes
Straits
Whampoa, Hongkong, Straits, and Shanghae
Ningpo, Hongkong, and Straits
Hongkong
Hongkong, Whampoa, and Straits
...
50 Piculs
2
"
1
...
:
:
:
50
1,501
"
21 Packages 550 Picula
2 "9 34
200 Piculs
2,442 2,068
"
••
:
...
...
***
...
...
...
:
...
:
Straits
ESTIMATED VALUE IN DOLLARS.
18
$6,517
6,600
5,415
512,079
69,880
700
3,800
57,60
1,040
1,000
200
805
1,341
157
1,650
18
R
86
Straits
600
17,733
"9
27,355
43 Flasks
890
2 Piculs
Straits and Hongkong
50
1,191
5,730
"
44
99
400
740 "
2,620
5,373 39
12,838
12
9,505 11,622 "
246 Bags
90 Piculs
279 8,000
1,847
17 Boxes 1,500 Jars
40 Casks 574 Picula
345 39 700 20,680
240 Pieces
29
Ningpo, Formosa, and Straits
21,904
22,600
Hongkong and Straits
2,370
970
Straits
1,220
"
200
"
60
"
Straits and Siam
13,284
19
Hongkong
19,300
Ningpo Hongkong
450
300
672
2,070
Straits
2,100
39
26,272
"
320
5,200
1,000
1,000
Hongkong
All the above places
2,650
900
1,000
130,071
Total,
$993,930
...
Sandal Wood,
"
...
Sapan Mangrove Bark, Timber,
47 Woollens,
...
...
Spanish Stripes,
Long Ells,
430
Bombazettes,
Camlets,,
Alpaca,
MISCELLANEOUS,
...
...
743
60 "
"
143
99
220
200
...
...
200
M
Oil Cake, Dried Beef, Dried
Vegetables, Medicines, &c., &c., ..
...
...
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
$ @ 4/11=£244,341.2.6 Sterling.
J. BACKHOUse, Vice-Consul in Charge,
No. IV.—A RETURN of the Quantities and Value of Merchandise EXPORTED from the PORT OF AMOY, in 86 British Vessels of 24,399 Tons, to the Countries and Places undermentioned, during the Year 1855.
DENOMINATION OF ARTICLES.
To what COUNTRIES AND PLACES
EXPORTED.
ESTIMATED VALUE IN DOLLARS.
NO. IN TARIFF.
1
Alum,
...
...
Bamboo Ware, Building Materials.-—-—-—-—-
Tiles,
...
Slabs of Granité,
...
9
Camphor,
14
Chinaware,
15
Clothes,
18
Crackers,
30
Kittysols,
...
33
Red Lead,
39
Pictures,
41
Paper of all kinds,
43
Preserves,
...
48
Shoes,
...
52 Sugar,
53
55
56
Sugar Candy, Tea,
Tobacco,
...
60❘ Treasure,
61
Vermilion,
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
***
***
...
...
***
...
...
QUANTITIES. I
5,531 Piculs
70 Packages
Straits
$9,120 28
...
172,494 in No.
Straits
1,623
2,504
480
...
色●
330 Piculs
130,076 Packages
......
Hongkong
3,560
43.970
17 Packages
Straits
310
170
400
141,200 in No.
9,310
82 Packages
Hongkong and Straits
4,000
6
"
80
...
10,816 136 43
"9
Straits
36,054
"
995
:
880
...
...
14,976 Piculs 12,172 99
7,801 2,420
[ Straits, Hongkong, Whampoa,
"Ningpo and Shanghae
42,976
77,527
99
Hongkong
81,335
"
Straits
20,672
...
29 Boxes 102 101,908 Picula
Hongkong
109,256
Straits Hongkong
All the above places
4,905
210,084
145,105
...
$802,440
::
...
...
...
...
...
Grain of all kinds,
0.00
...
***
MISCELLANEOUs-Paint, Iron Pans, Medicine, Vermi-
celli, Preserved Fruit, Flour, &c, &c,
Total,
$ at 4/11=£197,266.10.0 Sterling.
British Consulate, Amoy,, 31st December, 1855,
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice-Consul in Charge,
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No. V.-STATEMENT of TONNAGE DUES, and IMPORT and EXPORT DUTIES, paid by British Vessels in the
PORT OF AMOY, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1855.
5
SHIP'S NAME.
TONE.
TONNAGE DUES.
IMP. AND Exp. DUTIES.
TOTAL.
No,
SHIP'S NAME.
TONS.
TONNAGE IMP. AND EXP.
DUES.
DUTIES.
TOTAL.
Taels m.c.c
Taels m.c.c.
Taels m.c.c.
Taels m.c.c. Taels m.c.c.
Taɛls m.c.c.
Homer,
Antoinette,...
...
La Felice,
Independence,...
219
109.5.0.0
595
...
553.5.5.7 663.0.5.7 1,039.9.1.9 1,039.9.1.9
Brought forward, 51 Antoinette, .. 52 Pudsey Dawson,
16,781 2,053.0.0.0|10,412.2.2.7|12,465.2.2.7
219
....
***
761
***
228
...
...
•
107.7.0.1
107.7.0.1
447
...
...
...
53 Louisa,
54 Adelaide,
272
...
136.0.0.0 321.6.5.6 457.6.5.6
· 285
142.5.0.0
525.4.1.8 667.9.1.8
...
·
A Adelaide,
33) Emina,
285
94.0.3.0
94.0.3.0
£5 Sisters,
J52
76.0.0.0
...
106.7.8.2
182.7.8.2
110
...
5.5.0.0
111.7.8.3
117.2.8.3
56 Monarch,
338
57 Pet,
370
...
...
Alligator,
197
Louisa,
308
416.7.4.6 48.7.5.0 324.5.8.3
Zetland,
Carpentaria, Bombay, Inglewood,
7 Africa,
Dolphin, Neurea,
10 Alligator,
11 Ellen,..
Monarch,
13 Fortuna,
...
...
...
...
1,460
1,283
...
400
...
518
**
•
515
...
...
...
370
264
....
...
92.5.0.0 132.0.0.0
416.7.4.6 373.3.3.3 59 Homer,
61 Princess,
396.6.3.5 396.6.3.5 313.7.8.3 313.7.8.3 1,187.5.4.4 1,187.5.4.4.
655.3.9.4 747.8.9.4 389.5.2.3 621,5.2.3 66 Confucius,
62 Abbotsford, 63 Whampoa, 64 Uncle Tom, 65 John Brightman,
58 Amelion,..
192
...
595
...
...
60 Ann Key,
121
...
564.5.3.9 564.5.3.9
297.5.0.0 1,380.3.8.8 1,677.8.8.8
....
***
84
8.4.0.0 59.0.0.0
67.4.0.0
425
212.5.0.0
564.3.3.0
776.8.3.0
376
94.0.0.0
150
...
404
202.0.0.0
394
197.0.0.0
...
107
...
67 Falcon,
375
...
225
**
...
338
503.0.1.3 161.2.7.5
503.0.1.3
68 Fortuna,.
177
...
161.2.7.5
...
...
69 Ann (Str.,)
169
42.2.5.0
73.7.6.2
167.7.6.2
...
10.0.0.0 212.0.0.0 993.5.9.8 1,190.5.9.8
106.9.0.3
149.1.5.3
...
177
...
70 Macassar,
410
...
205,0,0,0]
571.6.5.3 776.6.5.3
14] Alma,
13 Bomarsund,
15] Courser,
134
...
...
71 Lalla Rookh,
367
··
...
118.3.0.5 118.3.0.5
134
...
...
227
...
...
Nina,
17 Black River Packet,
18 Forerunner,
19 Mirage,
20 Frances,
21 Emigrant,
....
-
North Star, Chin Chin, ...
Minx,...
265
141
...
14.1.0.0
120.3.4.7 89.8.5.3
103.9.5.3
82
...
...
72 Louisa,
73 Polka,...
120.3.4.7 74 Hydroosee,
75 Emigrant, 76 Minx,
272
...
...
100.8.6.4 100.8.6.4
157
...
78.5.0.0
...
537
268.5.0.0
...
...
394
...
...
...
505.5.8.0 584.0.8.0 563.7.3.0 832.2.3.0 329.3.0.9 329.3.0.9
178
...
...
***
302
...
...
394
151.0.0.0 217.6.8.6 197.0.0.0 365.4.0.0
368.6.8.6 562.4.0.0
77 Uncle Tom,
150
...
...
78 Seetowpo,
63
...
7.5.0.0 3.7.5.0
57.6.4.9 7.2.0.0
384
...
***
...
79 Tylee,
78
***
...
65.1.4.9 10.9.5.0
...
...
310
155.0.0.0
***
...
...
...
Crishna,
...
***
95 178 271
+
...
96.1.8.2
...
...
Corsair, Nina,
...
...
...
127
95
...
Bomarsund,..."
134
...
...
30 Alma,
***
●
134
13.4.0.0 13.4,0.0
33.0.6.6] 75.3.5.9
31 Banner,
...
133
..
32 Banner,
...
...
...
133
33 Chin Chin,
34 Courser,
13 Louisa Baillie,
3 Antoinette,
37 Ellen,...
38 Amelion....
39 Alma
40 Bomarsund,
41 Wynaud,
42 North Star,
...
310
96.1.8.2
155.0.0.0 80 Singapore,
46,4.6.6 88.7.5.9
81 Arrow,
82 Ann Key, 83 Eliza Ann, 84 Sarah Lucy,
85 Erin,
87 Edward Marquard,
88 Amelion,...
89 Chinchew,
90 Good Chance,
715
...
..
212
...
•
...
121
6.5.0.0
...
241
...
100
...
...
:
176.1.4.8 99.4.9.9 159.4.8.0
176.1.4.8
105.9.9.9 159.4.8.0
450
...
532
266.0.0.0
62.4.4.6
***
..
86 Nile,
328.4.4.6
179
...
...
89.5.0.0
204.0.6.8
293.5.6.8
293 146.5.0.0
418.8.7.2
565.3.7.2
192
...
...
$29.8.1.4
29.8.1.4
765
...
...
...
...
149
...
14.9.0.0
***
151.4.7.2
166.3.7.2
227
...
91 Unicorn,
373
•
...
494
55.0.4.4
$5.0.4.4
92 Antoinette,
219
...
::
107.3.7.1 107.3.7.1
829.8.0.9
829.8.0.9
*** ...
219
93 Arrow,
127
...
...
...
225
...
192
96.0.0.0
•
134
13.4.0.0
***
134
...
6.7.0.0
•
546
273.0.0.0
...
...
384
43 Eliza Ann,
241
***
120.5.0.0
100.0.0.0 332.0.5.6 76.2.9.8 7.2.3.1
600.0.0.0 831.8.1.0
44 Santaborg,
43 Chinchew,
45 Quong Sinon,..
47) Ellen,.
43 Arrow,
49 Independence,
195
··
...
100,0,0,0 94 Water Lily, 428.0.5.6 95 Banner, 89.6.9.8 96 Frances, 13.9.3.1 97 Homer, 273.0.0.0 98 Hope, 600.0.0.0 99 Ann (Str.,). 952,3.1.0 100 Sisters,
101 Adelaide,
142
14.2.0.0
...
133
...
...
...
421.5.4.2 435.7.4.2 113.4.8.6
113.4.8.6
202
**
***
595
...
819
...
...
169
...
...
...
...
152
285
...
***
...
131.8.8.1
...
131.8.8.1
...
***
765
...
81
382.5.0.0 4.0.5.0
...
225
327.5.7.7 1.5.7.2
...
710.0.7.7 102 Seetowpo,
...
63
5.6.2.2 103 Pet,
***
370
...
...
**
...
34
...
147
14.7.0.0
30 Handlet,
...
...
420 210.0.0.0
60.6.3.3 766.7.2.7
104 Good Chance,
105 Bomarsund,
75.3.3.3 106 Unicorn (Str.,) 976.7.2.7 107 Antoinette,..
149
134
373
14.9.0.0 27.7.4.5
42.6.4.5
377.1.9.2 377.1.9.2
219
16,781 2,053.0.0.0|10,412.2.2,7|12,465.2.2.7.
Total,.......
33,451
45,769.0.0 20,683.8.1.8 25,260.7.1.8
Carried forward,
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
PORT OF amoy.
No. VI-DIRECT TRADE in British Vessels from and to BRITISH Colonies.
J. BACKHOUSE, Vice-Consul in Charge.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE,
COUNTRIES WEENCE
with Cargon.
in Bal- jest,
Total.
with Cargoes.
in Bel- Last.
TOTAL NUMBER [OF CREWS.
COUNTRIES TO WHICH Departed.
Total.
with Cargoer.
in Bal- Last.
with
Total.
Cargoes.
in Bale Last
Total,
TOTAL NUMBER'
OF CREWS,
Singapore, Hergkong.
15 32
15 4,566
...
24
4,566 393 Singapore,...
56 9,994 8,104 18,098 1,430 Ilongkong,
INDIRECT or Carrying Trade in British Vessels from and to OTHER COUNTRIES.
19 32
...
3
...
19 5,991 35 7,467
5,991 385 7,852
487
761
ARRIVED,
DEPARTED.
NUMBER OF Vessels,
TONNAGE,
NUMBER OF VESSELS.
TONNAGE.
COTETRIES WEENCE ARRIVED.
with
Cargos.
in Bel-
Last.
Total.
with Cargoes.
in Bal-
Just.
TOTAL NUMBER OF Ckaws.
COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED.
TOTAL NUMBER
Total.
with Cargots.
in Bel-
just.
Total,
with Cargost.
in Bal-
last,
[OF CREWS.
Trial.
Slangbae,
Ninapo, Techow,
....
Whampon, East Coast, Xacao, Formosa,
...
...
8
2 10 2,813
2,235
...
...
567 3,380 2,235
284
191
5
627
627
84
6
1
7 1,755
195
1,950
149
Shanghae,... Ningpo.... Foochow, Whampoa,
...
...
13 7
13 5,194
5,194
418
...
2
9 1,108
541 1,649
174
...
001
5
3
8 1,190
1,029 | 2,219
280
5 1,437
1,437
146
3
381
381
37
East Coast,
13 1,855 1,800 3,655
257
1
1
308
308
25
Callao,
...
...
:.
1,283 1,283
3)
...
140
140
26
157
...
157
23
Siam,... Lombock, Formosa,
***
...
494
494
30
...
...
1
157
157
23
...
1
140
140
26
...
Total..........
79
28
107 22,668 9,174 | 31,842 2,642
British Consulate, Amoy, 31st December, 1855.
Total,.
86
20.
106 | 24,399
5,672 30,071 2,633
J. BACKHOUSE,
Vice-Consul in Charge.
6
No. 38.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th March, 1856. ·
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending
29th February, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,................................$144,705,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st March, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD, A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission,
Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
No. 39..
JOHN BOWRING.
PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same :-
The Sentence of Death recorded against WONG-AKUT, convicted of murder at the last Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, is in the usual manner commuted to that of Transportation for Life; the Sentence of Death passed on CHOW-WHEI-KONG, Tsung-kut-hENG, LO-ACHU, CHEA-AHSOONG, and LEE-Aнsow, also convicted at the above Sessions of the same crime, is commuted to that of Transportation for Life; and a Free Pardon is granted to Tsung- ACHU, similarly convicted on the same occasion.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 40.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of March, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that certain parcels of Ground in the neighbourhood of Pokfoolum will shortly be submitted for Sale by Public Auction in Farm Lots on Lease at the usual Rate and Terms.
Persons desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity of purchasing suitable sites for Farms, Villas, or other Residences, are requested to apply at once to the Surveyor General, so that the necessary Plans may be prepared a nd the Land put up for sale at an early date.
In connection with this project, it is further notified, that advertisement will be renewed for Tenders for the Widening and Improving of the Aberdeen Road.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
[HE Next SESSION of the SUPREME COURT
THE
under its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held
TH
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late LEE AHFOON in our Firm terminated on the 6th
新盛利
on FRIDAY, the 4th day of April, 1856, at 12 | instant. o'clock Noon.
THE
By Order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
NOTIFICATION.
THE Honourable the SUPREME COURT of NEW SOUTH WALES has been pleased to grant to Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c.,a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments
of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
perty situate within the said Colony of New South Wales.
THE
NOTIFICATION.
Honourable the SUPREME COURT of
VICTORIA (Melbourne,) has been pleased
to grant to Mr William GasSRELL of Hongkong,
Solicitor, &c., a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits
to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court
relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments
of Married Wonien to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
perty situate within the said Colony.
Offices GASKELL & Brown, Solicitors &c.,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1856.
(SUN SING LEE.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
ITH reference to the above Advertisement, the Business of the House will be conducted as before under the same Name by the remaining
W
Partners.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
In re LEE-AHFOON, deceased.
Estate are requested to send them in on or be LL Persons having any Claims against the said
fore the 1st day of February, 1857, for Examination and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to
李成好亞蘇
李亞貴
Executors.
LEE SANG HO,"alias AHSOO.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
亞蘇成二季
支好
單欠
成丙貴件上艹止股
李成好
LEE AHQUI.
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
成好亞蘇與亞貴同啟 丙辰年二月廿二日李
貴將該店開張如舊
件李成好亞蘇與李亞
上之告篇新盛利店之
廿二日新盛利啟〇以
止息咸豐六年二月
舊季
成好李亞貴亞蘇同啟
二月十二日承辦人李
李亞寬銀兩祈卽清還
支理如各人客欠到該
還該
茲者李亞寬身故如有
好亞蘇與李亞貴查察
以前送至承辦人李成
息份者亞
於李蘇
本亞
寬
在
NOTICE.
月新故
李初將如
成七數有
FRED
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ArtоRNK ́¿
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
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6
No. 38.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th March, 1856. ·
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending
29th February, 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,................................$144,705,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st March, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD, A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission,
Victoria, Hongkong, 20th March, 1856.
No. 39..
JOHN BOWRING.
PROCLAMATION.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same :-
The Sentence of Death recorded against WONG-AKUT, convicted of murder at the last Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, is in the usual manner commuted to that of Transportation for Life; the Sentence of Death passed on CHOW-WHEI-KONG, Tsung-kut-hENG, LO-ACHU, CHEA-AHSOONG, and LEE-Aнsow, also convicted at the above Sessions of the same crime, is commuted to that of Transportation for Life; and a Free Pardon is granted to Tsung- ACHU, similarly convicted on the same occasion.
By His Excellency's Command,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 40.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 26th Day of March, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that certain parcels of Ground in the neighbourhood of Pokfoolum will shortly be submitted for Sale by Public Auction in Farm Lots on Lease at the usual Rate and Terms.
Persons desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity of purchasing suitable sites for Farms, Villas, or other Residences, are requested to apply at once to the Surveyor General, so that the necessary Plans may be prepared a nd the Land put up for sale at an early date.
In connection with this project, it is further notified, that advertisement will be renewed for Tenders for the Widening and Improving of the Aberdeen Road.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
[HE Next SESSION of the SUPREME COURT
THE
under its SUMMARY JURISDICTION, will be held
TH
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late LEE AHFOON in our Firm terminated on the 6th
新盛利
on FRIDAY, the 4th day of April, 1856, at 12 | instant. o'clock Noon.
THE
By Order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar.
NOTIFICATION.
THE Honourable the SUPREME COURT of NEW SOUTH WALES has been pleased to grant to Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c.,a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments
of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
perty situate within the said Colony of New South Wales.
THE
NOTIFICATION.
Honourable the SUPREME COURT of
VICTORIA (Melbourne,) has been pleased
to grant to Mr William GasSRELL of Hongkong,
Solicitor, &c., a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits
to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court
relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments
of Married Wonien to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
perty situate within the said Colony.
Offices GASKELL & Brown, Solicitors &c.,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1856.
(SUN SING LEE.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
ITH reference to the above Advertisement, the Business of the House will be conducted as before under the same Name by the remaining
W
Partners.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
In re LEE-AHFOON, deceased.
Estate are requested to send them in on or be LL Persons having any Claims against the said
fore the 1st day of February, 1857, for Examination and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to
李成好亞蘇
李亞貴
Executors.
LEE SANG HO,"alias AHSOO.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
亞蘇成二季
支好
單欠
成丙貴件上艹止股
李成好
LEE AHQUI.
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
成好亞蘇與亞貴同啟 丙辰年二月廿二日李
貴將該店開張如舊
件李成好亞蘇與李亞
上之告篇新盛利店之
廿二日新盛利啟〇以
止息咸豐六年二月
舊季
成好李亞貴亞蘇同啟
二月十二日承辦人李
李亞寬銀兩祈卽清還
支理如各人客欠到該
還該
茲者李亞寬身故如有
好亞蘇與李亞貴查察
以前送至承辦人李成
息份者亞
於李蘇
本亞
寬
在
NOTICE.
月新故
李初將如
成七數有
FRED
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ArtоRNK ́¿
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
以月
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In re THOMAS COTTER,
"
Noric
WILLIAM ELLIS, FOONG AHOAN,
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
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OTICE is hereby given to the Next of Kin and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their psession, before the Supreme Court, on SATUR- DAY, the 5th day of April, 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Acting Registrar of the said Court. By the Court,
A
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P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Ship “Fort William,"
Hongkong, 25th March, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants,
Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
NOTICE.
this admitted
PARCHMENT.
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N hand,-a Supply of fine SKINS, of various
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Partner in our Firm,
the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
W
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MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against,the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
(Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCEAT
H CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected
NEEL,
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OILMAN'S STORES from the well known bouse of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- Land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
NOTICE.
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Msign our Firm per Procuration.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
ALVORD & Co.
HOME AND ABROAD. CAPITAL £1,259,760 STERLING.
THE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae.
at
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For Hongkong,-W. A. HARLAnd, M.D. For Canton, WALT. GRO. DICKSON, M.D. Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonal Soreetary.
No. 42.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
appointment.
It is hereby notified, that in pursuance of Instructions received by His Excellency The Governor from The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr G. OVERBECK has been appointed, and is hereby recognized as, Prussian Consular Agent at Hongkong.
By Order,
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No. 43.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Her Majesty's Exequatur being expected, authorizing Mr F. H. BLOCK to exercise the office of Consul for His Majesty The King of Denmark within the Colony of Hongkong, His Excellency The Governor hereby notifies that, under instructions from The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, he will recognize Mr BLOCK as such Consul in the interim, and until receipt of the said Exequatur.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d April, 1856.
No. 41.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Returns from the Registrar-General, shewing Comparative Census for past Years, and Detailed Statement of Population for 1855, are published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 40.
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“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
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hereby
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonal Soreetary.
No. 42.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
appointment.
It is hereby notified, that in pursuance of Instructions received by His Excellency The Governor from The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, Mr G. OVERBECK has been appointed, and is hereby recognized as, Prussian Consular Agent at Hongkong.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d April, 1856.
No. 43.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Her Majesty's Exequatur being expected, authorizing Mr F. H. BLOCK to exercise the office of Consul for His Majesty The King of Denmark within the Colony of Hongkong, His Excellency The Governor hereby notifies that, under instructions from The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, he will recognize Mr BLOCK as such Consul in the interim, and until receipt of the said Exequatur.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d April, 1856.
No. 41.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Returns from the Registrar-General, shewing Comparative Census for past Years, and Detailed Statement of Population for 1855, are published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st March, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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COMPARATIVE RETURN, SHOWING THE POPULATION OF HONGKONG IN EACH YEAR, FROM 1848 TO 1855.
EUROPEANS AND
AMERICANS
PORTUGUESE (Goa and MACAO) INDIANS, MALAYS, AND NATIVES of Manila
ALIENS (see Census)
CHINESE IN THE CITY OF VICTORIA, INCLUDING SER- VANTS TO EUROPEANS, AND TEMPORARY RESIDENTS
TOTAL CHINESE IN VILLAGES
CHINESE Boat Popu- LATION
TOTAL IN EACH YEAR
GRAND TOTAL
Male.
Female.
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
ADULTS
CHILDREN
M.
F.
M.
F.
M.
F.
M.
F.
`M.
F.
M. F. M.
F. M.
F.
M. F. M. F. M.
F. M. F. M. F.
1848,
429
104
63
46
575
127
77
81
1849,
436
115
60
45
325 106
65
58
...
T
1850,
321
79
34
31
398
148
86
59
149
...
1851,
412
141
55
39
345 143
133
89
163
9,333 1,589 725 923 11,048 2,369 12,204, 2,488 1,025| 9,218 1,950 904
308 3,084
634
830
917 3,258
909
480
995 3,217 862
465
979 3,442 895
517
1852,
318
93
60
55
347
169
1141 115
270
...
12,632 2,806 1,085
997 4,017 1,108
618
349 3,242 1,270 680 371 4,457 1,395 1,269 354 5,389 2,081 1,772 380 5,907 1,980 1,301 425 7,154 2,145|| 1,558
1853,
312
86
41
37
416
175
107 113
194
...
14,145, 2,876 1,316 1,260 3,200| 808
505
307 8,406 2,430 1,356|
1854,
326 87
46
38
411
203
115 118
296
..
1855,
379
95
491
48
509 261
153 144
311
19,036, 4,701 2,055 1,732 3,329 985 128,817 6,620 3,007 2,399 3,894 1,231|
627
418 10,738 4,731 3,538
674
452 16,663 3,724 2,375 1,236, 901 19,524 4,894 2,797 2,292 1,11721,696 5,658 3,382 2,556 990 19,487 5,109 2,910 2,477 972 24,738 6,321 3,435 2,564 927 26,673 6,375| 3,325||2,644, 2,182 34,136 10,710 6,381 4,488 480 11,329 5,205 4,535 2,460) 45,239 13,417 8,419] 5,532
23,998 29,507
33,292
32,983 37,058
39,017
55,715
72,607
C. MAY,
Europeans and Americans,
Portuguese, (Goa and Macao,)..
Indians, Malays, and Natives of Manila, .
Aliens, chiefly Scamen and Temporary Residents, Chinese in the employ of Europeans,.
Do. Residing in the City of Victoria,
10.
10.
Boat population in Victoria Harbor,.. do.
other than Victoria,
Do, Residing in the Villages,
Do. Temporary Residents, Vagrants, &c., and persons living in Mat-sheds,.. Do. Emigrants awaiting passage to Australia,.
CENSUS OF HONGKONG, 30TH DECEMBER, 1855.
POPULATION
TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER of HOUSES
OF BOATB
Children
Male Female
Male Female
POPULATION
Children
Officiating Registrur General,
TOTAL
TOTAL
REMARKS
Male
Female
Male Female
379
95
49
48
571
379
95
49
48
571
296
182
97
101
676
302
509
261
153
144
1,067
213
79
56
43
391
311
5
1
1
318
311
5
1
318
.....
3,170
155
......
3,325
2,422
21,647 6,365 3,007
2,399
33,418
.....
3,200
9,734 4,292
3,899
2,024 19,949
652
1,595
913
636
436
3,580
Total of Chinese
44,040 13,056 8,216
5,339 70,651
836
3,894 1,231
674
480
6,279
3,000
100
......
3,100
1,000
......
......
1,000.
3,560
3,852
45,239 13,417
8,419 5,532 72,607
45,239 13,417
8,419
5,532
72,607
C. MAY, Officiating Registrar General.
SPOFTICE NOTIFICATION.
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NOTICE.
In re Jons COLLETT, deceased.
LL Persons having any claims against the said Estate are requested to send them in on or before the 1st day of September, 1856, for examina- tion and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
B. MCDERMOTT, Administrator.
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Ship “Fort William,”
Hongkong, 25th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
́R JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
sign our Firm per Procuration.
MR
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
Os. 8d. of the Packages for the Overland Route is required MR
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! ∞ on, increasing according to the usual scale fraction over a pound being charged as a
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1856.
The Postage must in all cases be paid in advance; all Packets posted unpaid, or with a prepayment than the single rate, must be detained and to the Dead Letter Office; but Book Packets, ch, by inadvertence, may be posted without the amount of Postage being paid, will be chargeable the deficiency in addition to another single rate La fine.
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respects.
Pest-office, Hongkong,
2d April, 1856.
WM. CHAPMAN,
Acting Post-Master.
NOTIFICATION.
HE Honourable the SUPREME COURT of NEW
THE
SOUTH WALES has been pleased to grant to
Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., a
COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within
the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal
matters therein.
Also,
NOTICE.
In re LEE-AHFOON, deceased. LL Persous having any Claims against the said A'
Estate are requested to send them in on or be- the 1st day of February, 1857, for examination and settleinent; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to
李成好亞蘇
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
Executors.
李支好以單欠兹
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二月十二日承辦人李 李亞寬銀兩祈卽清還
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以前送至承辦人李成
NOTICE.
ALVORD & Co.
R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
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Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSES GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED
STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against,the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
(Established 1836.)
Incorporated by Act of Parliament,
FOR FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE AT HOME AND ABROAD.
CAPITAL £1,259,760 STERLING.
Medical Advisers.
For Hongkong,-W. A. HARLAnd, M.D.
For Canton,-WALT. GEO. DICKSON, M.D.
Hongkong, 9th August, 1855.
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[\HE undersigned have been appointed AGENTS
at Hongkong, Canton, and Shanghae.
TURNEK & Co.
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and Responsibility of the late LEE
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THE Honourable the SUPREME been enged VICTORIA, (Melbourne,) has been pleased to grant to Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro- perty situate within the said Colony.
Offices GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors &c.,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1856.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN- SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA.
In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office.
TOTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of
this Court, bearing date the fifth day of
Jury lust, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said
ASIATIC MARINE Insurance OFFICE are required to pay the several sums respectively assessed
upon
them by the Official Assignee, at the rate of R2000
en each share, on or before the following dates: that
is to say, the Shareholders resident in CALCUTTA
or
the Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of
Murch neat; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG
and BOMBAY on or before the third day of May
mert; and the Shareholders resident in GREAT BRITAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the sid Order, on or before the fifth day of July ;—and that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply ; that the defaulting Shareholders,be adjudged to have Committed an Act of Insolvency according to the provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
DENMÁN, HATCHI, & DAVIS, Allorneys for the Official Assignee.
SUN SING LEE.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
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*ITH reference to the above Advertisement, the Business of the House will be conducted as before under the same Name by the remaining Partners.
LEE SANG HO, alias AHSOO.
李成好
LEE AHQUI.
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
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年該成告
店好篇
亞蘇
成好亞蘇與亞貴同啟 丙辰年二月廿二日李
貴將該店開張如舊
伴李成好亞蘇與李亞
廿二日新盛利啟
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止息 咸豐六年二月
股份於本年正月卅日
兹者李亞寬在本店之
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NOTICE.
AREDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES. 15th January, 1836.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
-Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
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Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
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PARCHMENT.
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 12TH APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 41.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
No. 44.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Appointment.
SILAS E. BURROWs, Esquire, having been appointed Consul in this Colony for the Republic of New Granada, is authorized to exercise his Consular Functions pending application to Her Majesty.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th April, 1856.
No. 45.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The subjoined Returns from the Registrar-General, connected with the Trade and Population of the Colony, are published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Classification and Number of HOUSES, SHOPS, &c., in the COLONY OF HONGKONG, during the Year 1855.
EUROPEANS.
VICTORIA.
VILLAGES.
TOTAL.
Public Offices, Barracks, Guard Rooms, Police Stations, and other Government Buildings, Churches and Chapels,
...
56
14
...
...
5
Mosques, Chinese Temples, &c.,
3
427
70
7
10
Merchants Houses, and First Class Buildings, assessed at and above £100 per annum (occupied,) Ehope and Private Dwellings below value of £100 (occupied,) Houses untenanted,
112
112
...
183
183
7
7
Total,
366
23
389
CHINESE SHOPS, &c. ·
VICTORIA. VILLAGES, TOTAL.
CHINESE SHOPS, &c.
VICTORIA. VILLAGES. TOTAL
Brought forward,
1,630
558 2,188
Bakers, Bamboo Workers,
Darbers,
Bathing Houses,
Bean-curd Sellers,
Bird Sellers,
Blacksmiths,
··
Boat Builders' Sheds,
Braziers and Coppersmiths,
Brothels,
...
Brokers, General Agents, and Fokien Traders,
Butchers and Slaughterers,
11
...
...
***
:
16
48
...
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11
Fishmongers, salt and fresh,
55
1
56
2
18
Florists,
2
3
16
64
Foreign Goods and Wares,
69
59
5
Fortune Tellers,
6
18
Fruiterers,
:
2
20
4
24
19
11
31
32
...
...
Gold and Silversmiths,
30
...
Firewood Dealers (vide Charcoal,)
Gardeners, Glaziers,
...
...
42
49
***
:.
11
...
23
152
-152
Grass Cutters,
36
36
...
Green Grocers,
...
56
60
Grocers and Tea Dealers,
Carpenters,
...
Chandlers,.
...
Charcoal Dealers,
Caulkers,
114
...
:
121
257
336
...
14
:
14
5
...
Confectioners,
Cow and Bullock Sheds,
Compradores,
***
...
...
Crockery and Porcelain-wares,
::
...
***
22
...
...
...
...
12
27
3
Labourers,
...
Clothiers,
15
c
:
...
Dairy Shops,
..
...
J
Drapers,
75
...
歌
...
Druggists,
33
33
...
...
Doctors,
Dyers,
Eating Houses,...
Embroiderers, Families,
Farmers,
Fishermen,
15
10
25
Oar Dealers,
2
2
...
Old Iron and Rags,
13
...
7
20
2
2
Pawnbrokers,
...
...
600
220
820
...
...
...
...
2
129
131
Pilot Houses,
49
51 Poulterers,
...
Carried forward,..
1,630
658 2,188
Gunpowder Manufactories,
Gun Foundries,
Hat and Cap Makers,
Joss and Joss-paper Dealers and Carvers,.......
26 Ivory Carvers,
13
27
23
9
Lime Burners and Dealers,
Masons,
•
Mat and Mat-bag Dealers,
Meeting Houses, ..
75 Money Changers and Shroffs,
Opium Shops,
...
.:..
:
:
:
669
:
29
19
23
37
15
•
29
11
4
...
10
1
2288
20
39
#6
15 OT
38
Painters' Houses,
Portrait and Landscape Painters,
11
...
8
31
3
31
Carried forward,
2,100
651
2,751
652
་་.
17
32
29
26.5.
13
10
15
1
20
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
THE
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 12TH APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 41.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
No. 44.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Appointment.
SILAS E. BURROWs, Esquire, having been appointed Consul in this Colony for the Republic of New Granada, is authorized to exercise his Consular Functions pending application to Her Majesty.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th April, 1856.
No. 45.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The subjoined Returns from the Registrar-General, connected with the Trade and Population of the Colony, are published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Classification and Number of HOUSES, SHOPS, &c., in the COLONY OF HONGKONG, during the Year 1855.
EUROPEANS.
VICTORIA.
VILLAGES.
TOTAL.
Public Offices, Barracks, Guard Rooms, Police Stations, and other Government Buildings, Churches and Chapels,
...
56
14
...
...
5
Mosques, Chinese Temples, &c.,
3
427
70
7
10
Merchants Houses, and First Class Buildings, assessed at and above £100 per annum (occupied,) Ehope and Private Dwellings below value of £100 (occupied,) Houses untenanted,
112
112
...
183
183
7
7
Total,
366
23
389
CHINESE SHOPS, &c. ·
VICTORIA. VILLAGES, TOTAL.
CHINESE SHOPS, &c.
VICTORIA. VILLAGES. TOTAL
Brought forward,
1,630
558 2,188
Bakers, Bamboo Workers,
Darbers,
Bathing Houses,
Bean-curd Sellers,
Bird Sellers,
Blacksmiths,
··
Boat Builders' Sheds,
Braziers and Coppersmiths,
Brothels,
...
Brokers, General Agents, and Fokien Traders,
Butchers and Slaughterers,
11
...
...
***
:
16
48
...
198522
11
Fishmongers, salt and fresh,
55
1
56
2
18
Florists,
2
3
16
64
Foreign Goods and Wares,
69
59
5
Fortune Tellers,
6
18
Fruiterers,
:
2
20
4
24
19
11
31
32
...
...
Gold and Silversmiths,
30
...
Firewood Dealers (vide Charcoal,)
Gardeners, Glaziers,
...
...
42
49
***
:.
11
...
23
152
-152
Grass Cutters,
36
36
...
Green Grocers,
...
56
60
Grocers and Tea Dealers,
Carpenters,
...
Chandlers,.
...
Charcoal Dealers,
Caulkers,
114
...
:
121
257
336
...
14
:
14
5
...
Confectioners,
Cow and Bullock Sheds,
Compradores,
***
...
...
Crockery and Porcelain-wares,
::
...
***
22
...
...
...
...
12
27
3
Labourers,
...
Clothiers,
15
c
:
...
Dairy Shops,
..
...
J
Drapers,
75
...
歌
...
Druggists,
33
33
...
...
Doctors,
Dyers,
Eating Houses,...
Embroiderers, Families,
Farmers,
Fishermen,
15
10
25
Oar Dealers,
2
2
...
Old Iron and Rags,
13
...
7
20
2
2
Pawnbrokers,
...
...
600
220
820
...
...
...
...
2
129
131
Pilot Houses,
49
51 Poulterers,
...
Carried forward,..
1,630
658 2,188
Gunpowder Manufactories,
Gun Foundries,
Hat and Cap Makers,
Joss and Joss-paper Dealers and Carvers,.......
26 Ivory Carvers,
13
27
23
9
Lime Burners and Dealers,
Masons,
•
Mat and Mat-bag Dealers,
Meeting Houses, ..
75 Money Changers and Shroffs,
Opium Shops,
...
.:..
:
:
:
669
:
29
19
23
37
15
•
29
11
4
...
10
1
2288
20
39
#6
15 OT
38
Painters' Houses,
Portrait and Landscape Painters,
11
...
8
31
3
31
Carried forward,
2,100
651
2,751
652
་་.
17
32
29
26.5.
13
10
15
1
20
Classification and Number of HOUSES, SHOPS, &c., Continued.
No.
Caixesa Snors, &c.
VICTORIA. | VILLAGES.
TOTAL
CHINESE SHOPs, &c.
Brought forward,
2,100
651
2,751
Brought forward,
Pig Dealers,
2
6
...
Preserved Fruit Manufactories,
...
Priests' Houses,
...
...
Quilt Cotton Manufactories,
...
Rattan Workers,
...
...
: :
:
Tanners,
...
VICTORIA. VILLAGES.
2,212 2
TOTAL.
745
2,957
...
2
4
Tailors (for Europeans,)
...
...
:
3
(for Chinese,)...
...
2
Tepos' Houses,
0005
...
...
4
Tabacconists,
Rope and Sailmakers,
...
...
...
7
10
17
Tile and Brick Dealers,
Salt Boilers,
...
...
:
3
3
Tin Mongers,...
::
626730
36
***
36
25
...
25
10
15
7
Salt Dealers,
1
2
3
...
...
Umbrella Makers,
...
...
2
7
***
No.
...
Sedan Chairs to hire,
...
::...
6
6
Undertakers,
2
...
School Houses,
13
...
...
Vacant Houses,
10
...
75
+19
4
85
Shoe Makers,
39
39
...
Washermen's Houses,
41
...
...
41
Stationers,
Sheep Dealers, Slop Shops,
Stone Cutters,
...
...
2 3
2
...
Wood Sellers,
...
10
2
12
3
Trades not specified,
...
***
...
15
...
15
...
***
Houses newly built, or building,
...
45
4.
45
24
72
96
Carried forward............................
2,212
745
2,957
2,422
836
3,258
C. MAY,
Officiating Registrar General.
Abstract of Returns furnished from each House occupied by CHINESE in the COLONY OF HONGKONG, stating the
NŮMBER of PERSONS resident therein, MORTALITY, &c.
GENERAL
זיין'
KUPTI
Loilov @cloc
CHILDREN.
DEATHS.
NAME OF DISTRICT OR PLACE.
Hale.
Femala,
Nele.
Female.
TOTAL POFU. LATION OF BACH PLACE.
In the Colony.
Out of the Colony.
TOTAL MORTALITY.
OCCUPATION OF THE INHABITANTS,
Po
City of Victoria,
Heong-kong,
Hong-heong-loo,
Pook-foo-lum,
Saiwan,
...
...
28,817
6,620
8,007
2,399
40,843
679
Aberdeen and vicinity,
Hok-tsni and Kasewan,
....
664
125
91
43
923
11
317
73
59
44
493
...
24
6
2
37
...
...
...
98
24
14
7
143
25
·:18.
13
15
71
...
...
75
38
23
18
154
Sheako,
Sei-ing-poon,
Sheak-tong-tsui,
Show-ke-wan,
172
62
10
250
...
...
197
59
52
37
345
165
89
36
19
309
158
45
42
23
268
Soo-kan-poo,
..
...
1,169
242
186
113
1,660
50
Stanley,
...
...
:
...
559
. 269
97
78
1,003
17
Wo
ong-ma-kok,
Wong-kok-tsui,
Tsut-che-moy,
Ty-tam-took and Tytam,
Wong-nei-chong,
...
...
...
37
13
2
2
64
:
46
26
18
10
100
17
13
4
2
36
•
147
115
63
55
380
***
...
...
24
14
53
2002
9
Chinese who have pecuniary means when seized with severe illness remove to their native places. I estimate the mor-
tality out of the Colony at 3 per Cent.
1
3
...
1,413
2,092
Trade
11 Fishing and Trade
Agriculture
Do.
Stone Cutters Agriculture Do.
N
יין
Do.
Trade
this
mine
Do.
are f
Fishing
of E
3
Stone Cutters
5
50
17
Fishing and Trade Stone Cutters
2192
Agriculture
Do.
Do:
SIN
Do.
32,711
7,851
3,681
2,879
47,122
794
1,413
2,207
C. MAY, Officiating Registrar General.
RETURN shewing the MORTALITY amongst the CHINESE, during the Year 1855.
?
►
POPULATION OF DIED IN THE DIED OUT OF THE
BACK PLACE.
COLONY.
COLOXY.
TOTAL MORTALITY.
Cap
COURS
City of Victoria,
...
Dead bodies found exposed in Victoria, and buried by the Police, Number of Chinese died in Gaol and Government Civil Hospital,
40,843
420
420
157
apt
157
102
......
102
Total in Victoria,
40,843
679
679
a Aberdeen, and vicinity,
Heong-kong,
6 Stanley, Ty-tam, and vicinity, Sheako',
Sai-wan,
...
...
Sei-ing-poon, and Sheak-tong-tsui,
c Show-ke-wan, and vicinity,
Soo-kan-poo,
Wong-nei-chong,
...
...
: : : :
...
Dead bodies found exposed in Villages, and buried by the Police,
...
...
994
...
493.
...
...
...
...
...
1,176
12
11
......
1
21
21
...
***
...
345
...
...
...
...
154
***
...
...
559
...
...
...
...
518
10
...
...
1,169
50
...
...
...
...
380
...
70096
7
10
50
70806
BREN
Total in Villages,.............
5,788
115
115.
Estimated Mortality out of the Colony, as per last Return,......
...
●音
1,413
46,631
794
*1,413
2,207
C. MAY,
Oficiating Registrar General.
No. 46,
a Aberdeen and vicinity, includes Aberdeen and Pok-foo-lum.
b Stanley, Ty-tam, and vicinity, includes Stanley, Ty-tam, Hok-tsui, Kase-wan, Ty-tam-took, and Wong.má-kok.
c Show-ke-wan and vicinity, includes Show-ke-wan, Hong.heong-loo, Tsut-che-moy, and Wong-kok-tsaf.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In order to prevent unnecessary delay in the Despatch of Chinese Passenger Ships reported ready for sea, notice is hereby given, that-
1. It is not permitted to enter any of the passengers on the Ship's Articles as Cooks or Stewards (if their names be excluded from the Passenger List) notwithstanding that compensation is made, by a remission of passage- money, for their services in these their respective capacities.
2. The Ship will be detained if passengers whose respective ages exceed 12 years be entered on the list as
children.
3. To the Passenger List must be appended the names af the Cabin Passengers, if any, the description and number of the Crew, and all persons on the ship's articles (mentioning the number of Chinese); and a me- morandum of the total number of souls on board the ship.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Classification and Number of HOUSES, SHOPS, &c., Continued.
No.
Caixesa Snors, &c.
VICTORIA. | VILLAGES.
TOTAL
CHINESE SHOPs, &c.
Brought forward,
2,100
651
2,751
Brought forward,
Pig Dealers,
2
6
...
Preserved Fruit Manufactories,
...
Priests' Houses,
...
...
Quilt Cotton Manufactories,
...
Rattan Workers,
...
...
: :
:
Tanners,
...
VICTORIA. VILLAGES.
2,212 2
TOTAL.
745
2,957
...
2
4
Tailors (for Europeans,)
...
...
:
3
(for Chinese,)...
...
2
Tepos' Houses,
0005
...
...
4
Tabacconists,
Rope and Sailmakers,
...
...
...
7
10
17
Tile and Brick Dealers,
Salt Boilers,
...
...
:
3
3
Tin Mongers,...
::
626730
36
***
36
25
...
25
10
15
7
Salt Dealers,
1
2
3
...
...
Umbrella Makers,
...
...
2
7
***
No.
...
Sedan Chairs to hire,
...
::...
6
6
Undertakers,
2
...
School Houses,
13
...
...
Vacant Houses,
10
...
75
+19
4
85
Shoe Makers,
39
39
...
Washermen's Houses,
41
...
...
41
Stationers,
Sheep Dealers, Slop Shops,
Stone Cutters,
...
...
2 3
2
...
Wood Sellers,
...
10
2
12
3
Trades not specified,
...
***
...
15
...
15
...
***
Houses newly built, or building,
...
45
4.
45
24
72
96
Carried forward............................
2,212
745
2,957
2,422
836
3,258
C. MAY,
Officiating Registrar General.
Abstract of Returns furnished from each House occupied by CHINESE in the COLONY OF HONGKONG, stating the
NŮMBER of PERSONS resident therein, MORTALITY, &c.
GENERAL
זיין'
KUPTI
Loilov @cloc
CHILDREN.
DEATHS.
NAME OF DISTRICT OR PLACE.
Hale.
Femala,
Nele.
Female.
TOTAL POFU. LATION OF BACH PLACE.
In the Colony.
Out of the Colony.
TOTAL MORTALITY.
OCCUPATION OF THE INHABITANTS,
Po
City of Victoria,
Heong-kong,
Hong-heong-loo,
Pook-foo-lum,
Saiwan,
...
...
28,817
6,620
8,007
2,399
40,843
679
Aberdeen and vicinity,
Hok-tsni and Kasewan,
....
664
125
91
43
923
11
317
73
59
44
493
...
24
6
2
37
...
...
...
98
24
14
7
143
25
·:18.
13
15
71
...
...
75
38
23
18
154
Sheako,
Sei-ing-poon,
Sheak-tong-tsui,
Show-ke-wan,
172
62
10
250
...
...
197
59
52
37
345
165
89
36
19
309
158
45
42
23
268
Soo-kan-poo,
..
...
1,169
242
186
113
1,660
50
Stanley,
...
...
:
...
559
. 269
97
78
1,003
17
Wo
ong-ma-kok,
Wong-kok-tsui,
Tsut-che-moy,
Ty-tam-took and Tytam,
Wong-nei-chong,
...
...
...
37
13
2
2
64
:
46
26
18
10
100
17
13
4
2
36
•
147
115
63
55
380
***
...
...
24
14
53
2002
9
Chinese who have pecuniary means when seized with severe illness remove to their native places. I estimate the mor-
tality out of the Colony at 3 per Cent.
1
3
...
1,413
2,092
Trade
11 Fishing and Trade
Agriculture
Do.
Stone Cutters Agriculture Do.
N
יין
Do.
Trade
this
mine
Do.
are f
Fishing
of E
3
Stone Cutters
5
50
17
Fishing and Trade Stone Cutters
2192
Agriculture
Do.
Do:
SIN
Do.
32,711
7,851
3,681
2,879
47,122
794
1,413
2,207
C. MAY, Officiating Registrar General.
RETURN shewing the MORTALITY amongst the CHINESE, during the Year 1855.
?
►
POPULATION OF DIED IN THE DIED OUT OF THE
BACK PLACE.
COLONY.
COLOXY.
TOTAL MORTALITY.
Cap
COURS
City of Victoria,
...
Dead bodies found exposed in Victoria, and buried by the Police, Number of Chinese died in Gaol and Government Civil Hospital,
40,843
420
420
157
apt
157
102
......
102
Total in Victoria,
40,843
679
679
a Aberdeen, and vicinity,
Heong-kong,
6 Stanley, Ty-tam, and vicinity, Sheako',
Sai-wan,
...
...
Sei-ing-poon, and Sheak-tong-tsui,
c Show-ke-wan, and vicinity,
Soo-kan-poo,
Wong-nei-chong,
...
...
: : : :
...
Dead bodies found exposed in Villages, and buried by the Police,
...
...
994
...
493.
...
...
...
...
...
1,176
12
11
......
1
21
21
...
***
...
345
...
...
...
...
154
***
...
...
559
...
...
...
...
518
10
...
...
1,169
50
...
...
...
...
380
...
70096
7
10
50
70806
BREN
Total in Villages,.............
5,788
115
115.
Estimated Mortality out of the Colony, as per last Return,......
...
●音
1,413
46,631
794
*1,413
2,207
C. MAY,
Oficiating Registrar General.
No. 46,
a Aberdeen and vicinity, includes Aberdeen and Pok-foo-lum.
b Stanley, Ty-tam, and vicinity, includes Stanley, Ty-tam, Hok-tsui, Kase-wan, Ty-tam-took, and Wong.má-kok.
c Show-ke-wan and vicinity, includes Show-ke-wan, Hong.heong-loo, Tsut-che-moy, and Wong-kok-tsaf.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In order to prevent unnecessary delay in the Despatch of Chinese Passenger Ships reported ready for sea, notice is hereby given, that-
1. It is not permitted to enter any of the passengers on the Ship's Articles as Cooks or Stewards (if their names be excluded from the Passenger List) notwithstanding that compensation is made, by a remission of passage- money, for their services in these their respective capacities.
2. The Ship will be detained if passengers whose respective ages exceed 12 years be entered on the list as
children.
3. To the Passenger List must be appended the names af the Cabin Passengers, if any, the description and number of the Crew, and all persons on the ship's articles (mentioning the number of Chinese); and a me- morandum of the total number of souls on board the ship.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
47.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of SIXTEEN Chinese Convicts to Penang.
:
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th April, 1856.
1.48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this Office for the conveyance of Two Military Convicts to England.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATION. ȚIE next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer “Madras,” will be closed on MONDAY, the instant, at 6 o'clock, P.M.; and the Customary CLEMENTARY MAIL, will be made up the ng Morning, between the hours of 9 and 10
Fest-Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1856.
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL £1,259,760.
E undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- may be in the occupation of Chinese. They
farther authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES
✅ ECROPEANS resident in China.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late LEE
instant.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA.
AHFOON in our Firm terminated on the 6th | In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office.
新盛利
SUN SING LEE.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
W1
NOTICE Court, bearing date the fifth day of
OTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of
January lust, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said ASIATIC MARINE Insurance Office are required to pay the several sums respectively assessed upon them by the Official Assignee, at the rate of R2000 on each share, on or before the following dates: that is to say, the Shareholders resident in CALCUTTA OF the Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of March next; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG and BOMBAY on or before the third day of May LEE SANG HO, alias AHSOO. | next; and the Shareholders resident in GREAT BRITAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the Bid on
ITH reference to the above Advertisement, the Business of the House will be conducted as before under the same Name by the remaining Partners.
亞蘇
李成好
LEE AHQUI.
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
Agents in China for the
成丙
止股
股滋
“Northern Assurance Company.”
lingkong, 10th April, 1856.
好辰將
亞年該成
TURNER & Co.,
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE,
ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
THE
HE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship" MADRAS,” in Dows, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passen- Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will
se this on TUESDAY the 15th April, at 2 P.M. CARGO will be received on board until ́5 P.M. the 13th, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th, and FARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 14th..
Fr Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, am's at the Peninsular & Öriental Steam Navigation
apany's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, Aare
REQUIRED.
亞
李
貴將該店開張如舊
伴李成 好亞蘇與李亞 上之告篇新盛利店之 十二日新盛利啟 以 止息 咸豐六年二月 股份於本年正月卅日
兹者李亞寬在本店之
亞之月日之
NOTIFICATION.
THE Honourable the SUPREME COURT of NEW
THE SOUTH WALES has been pleased to grant to
Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
4 Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required the Emptian Government, and must be delivered the Skipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do perty situate within the said Colony of New South
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
bid themselves responsible for any Detention or indice which may happen from incorrectness in *** dodaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 1st April, 1856.
NOTICE.
In re LEE-AIIFOON, deceased.
LL Persons having any Claims against the said
Wales.
NOTIFICATION.
THE Honourable the SUPREME COURT of VICTORIA (Melbourne,) has been pleased
to grant to Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., a COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro-
Estate are requested to send them in on or be-perty situate within the said Colony.
the 1st day of February, 1857, for examination
and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the
and Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
李成好亞蘇
李亞貴
Executors.
Wegkong, 26th March, 1856.
Offices GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors &c.,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-
ment of all their Property, rcal and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned:
李支好以單欠兹 We hereby give notico to all concerned to make
支理如各人客欠到該
李亞寬A
卽淸還
人李
payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against,the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
理亞前于到
蘇送丁各李
人亞
JAMES PURDON & Co. Canton, 18th March, 1856.
賬寬
目身
NOTICE.
將如 成七數有
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, lat January, 1856.
該察
MRR. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a
|
said Order, on or before the fifth day of July;—and that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply that the defaulting Shareholders be adjudged to bave
committed an Act of Insolvency according to the
provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
A
DENMAN, HATCH, & DAVIS,
Attorneys for the Official Assignce.
NOTICE.
In re JOHN COLLETT, deceased.
LL Persons having any claims against the said Estate are requested to send them in on or
before the 1st day of September, 1856, for examina- tion and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
B. MCDERMOTT, Administrator.
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Ship “Fort William,”
Hongkong, 25th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
TREDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
15th January, 1856.
NOTICE
W. T. BRIDGES.
R JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
ALVORD & Ca
Mga Mur Firma per Procuration.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Pullic, &c, Queen's Road, Victoria.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 42.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONg government gazette
:
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and Public Papers, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial,Secretary. By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 49.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
L. A. WIESE, Esquire, having notified to this Government that an application to Her Majesty's Government in London is about to be made on his behalf, to enable him to officiate as Consul in this Colony for the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, in place of Edward Reimers, Esquire, resigned: His Excellency The Governor directs it to be made known, that Mr WIESE will be recognized as such Consul pending the receipt of Her Majesty's pleasure.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
[Government Notification No. 50, containing the Report, &c., of the Bowring Praya Commission, will be published in a Supplemental Gazette, on Tuesday Morning.]
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINE.
No. 8 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Buildings and Nuisances,
[16th April, 1856.] Whereas further Provision hath been found necessary for the better Regulation of Buildings and preven tion of Nuisances; Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof in manner following, that is to say:-
I. The following words and expressions in this Ordinance contained shall be construed in manner here- inafter appearing; that is to say:
Title,
Preamble,
Definitions,
The word Wall' shall extend to and include every external Wall and party Wall. The word 'Floor' shall extend to and include every Horizontal Platform forming the base of any Story, and every Joist, Board, Timber, Stone, and Brick, or other substance constituting the said Platform.
space between The word 'Story' shall extend to and include the full thickness of every Floor, and the the under surface thereof and the upper surface of the Floor or (if there be no such Floor) the Ground next below the said first-mentioned Floor.
Wall.
Floor.
Story.
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The word 'Works' shall extend to and include the constructing, reconstructing, pulling down, opening, cutting into, adding to, and altering any Building, Wall, Chimney, Stack, Flue, Drain, Sewer, Cesspool, or any work whatsoever.
The word 'Building' shall extend to and include every House, Outhouse, or Shed.
The word 'House' shall extend to and include every Dwelling House, Warehouse, Shop, Manufactory, Work room, Distillery, and Place of secure storage or custody.
Works.
Building. House.
The expression guilty of a Nuisance' shall apply to and denote any person guilty of committing or Guilty of a Nuisance. continuing any Nuisance whatsoever, and any person guilty of permitting or suffering any Nuisance whatso ever, and any person guilty of omitting to take all proper and reasonable means for procuring the abatement
of a Nuisance committed and continuing within his tenement, or upon or over some way or public place in the immediate neighborhood of his tenement, for the space of twelve hours after the said Nuisance shall have been committed.
II. All works henceforward shall be under the survey and inspection of the Surveyor General, and shall Rules to be observed be commenced, resumed, prosecuted and completed with due observance of this Ordinance and particularly of as to works. the Rules next following, that is to say :-
1. The Walls of all Houses shall be solidly built of Bricks or Stones throughout, and shall be of the thickness of not less than nine inches at the upper Story, thirteen and a half inches at the Story immediately below the upper Story, and eighteen inches at the Story (if any) immediately below the said two Stories.
1. Walls of Houses
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Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 42.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONg government gazette
:
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, Notifications, and Public Papers, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial,Secretary. By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 49.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
L. A. WIESE, Esquire, having notified to this Government that an application to Her Majesty's Government in London is about to be made on his behalf, to enable him to officiate as Consul in this Colony for the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg, in place of Edward Reimers, Esquire, resigned: His Excellency The Governor directs it to be made known, that Mr WIESE will be recognized as such Consul pending the receipt of Her Majesty's pleasure.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
[Government Notification No. 50, containing the Report, &c., of the Bowring Praya Commission, will be published in a Supplemental Gazette, on Tuesday Morning.]
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINE.
No. 8 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Buildings and Nuisances,
[16th April, 1856.] Whereas further Provision hath been found necessary for the better Regulation of Buildings and preven tion of Nuisances; Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof in manner following, that is to say:-
I. The following words and expressions in this Ordinance contained shall be construed in manner here- inafter appearing; that is to say:
Title,
Preamble,
Definitions,
The word Wall' shall extend to and include every external Wall and party Wall. The word 'Floor' shall extend to and include every Horizontal Platform forming the base of any Story, and every Joist, Board, Timber, Stone, and Brick, or other substance constituting the said Platform.
space between The word 'Story' shall extend to and include the full thickness of every Floor, and the the under surface thereof and the upper surface of the Floor or (if there be no such Floor) the Ground next below the said first-mentioned Floor.
Wall.
Floor.
Story.
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The word 'Works' shall extend to and include the constructing, reconstructing, pulling down, opening, cutting into, adding to, and altering any Building, Wall, Chimney, Stack, Flue, Drain, Sewer, Cesspool, or any work whatsoever.
The word 'Building' shall extend to and include every House, Outhouse, or Shed.
The word 'House' shall extend to and include every Dwelling House, Warehouse, Shop, Manufactory, Work room, Distillery, and Place of secure storage or custody.
Works.
Building. House.
The expression guilty of a Nuisance' shall apply to and denote any person guilty of committing or Guilty of a Nuisance. continuing any Nuisance whatsoever, and any person guilty of permitting or suffering any Nuisance whatso ever, and any person guilty of omitting to take all proper and reasonable means for procuring the abatement
of a Nuisance committed and continuing within his tenement, or upon or over some way or public place in the immediate neighborhood of his tenement, for the space of twelve hours after the said Nuisance shall have been committed.
II. All works henceforward shall be under the survey and inspection of the Surveyor General, and shall Rules to be observed be commenced, resumed, prosecuted and completed with due observance of this Ordinance and particularly of as to works. the Rules next following, that is to say :-
1. The Walls of all Houses shall be solidly built of Bricks or Stones throughout, and shall be of the thickness of not less than nine inches at the upper Story, thirteen and a half inches at the Story immediately below the upper Story, and eighteen inches at the Story (if any) immediately below the said two Stories.
1. Walls of Houses
2. Foundations of Walls of Houses.
3. Floors in general.
4. Floors of outside Houscs.
5. Supports of floors
and roofs.
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2. The Foundations of every Wall of a House shall be of the depth of not less than twice the thick- ness of the Wall at the lowest Story of the said Building; and the lowest course of every such Foundation shall be of not less than twice the thickness of the Wall at the said lowest Story; and · the height and thickness of the upper courses of such Foundation shall diminish gradually towards the upper surface thereof.
3. The Floors of any one House shall not approach nearer than nine inches' length towards the Floors of any other House separated by a party Wall from the House first-mentioned; And the space intervening between the said two Floors shall be properly and substantially built up with Bricks or Stones as the case may be.
4. In the case of two or more Houses separated from each other, or others, by one or more party Walls, the external ends of the Floors of the first and last of the said Houses shall be carried to and terminate at the Space of not less than nine inches from the Outside of the external Walls of the said first and last Houses respectively.
5. The floors and roofs of houses or verandahs shall in all cases abut upon and rest against at least nine inches of solid brick or stone work, as the case may be.
III. It shall not be lawful for any person to commence or (in the case of any works, the progress given before commenc- whereof shall have been for a period exceeding three months suspended) to resume any works, until four days ing or (in the case of
written notice of the intention to commence or resume the same shall have been given unto the Surveyor works suspended for above 3 months) re- General at his Office by the person by or for whom such works are intended to be commenced, or resumed, suming works.
and every such notice shall specify the material particulars of the said intended Works, and any person com mencing or resuming any works without having first given such notice as aforesaid to the Surveyor General, or Penalty for every before the expiration of four days from the giving thereof, shall for every such default forfeit and pay to Her Except in case of Majesty a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars nor less than Ten Dollars; except where any inevitable accident inevitable necessity. or emergency shall have occurred to make it necessary to commence or resume any works immediately, in In which case notice which case only it shall be lawful to commence or resume the same, yet so as that written notice to be given within Two
thereof and of the material particulars of such works shall within Two Days after commencing or resuming Days after commen- cing or resuming the the same be given by the person by or for whom the same were so commenced or resumed unto the said
Surveyor General at his Office aforesaid.
default.
works.
Works to be liable IV. In cases where any penalty shall have been incurred under the provisions of the Section next in certain cases to be immediately preceding, or where the Surveyor General shall be refused admittance to any tenement for the purpose of surveying or inspecting any works thereon or therein commenced, resumed, or in progress, the said works shall be liable to be abated as a Nuisance.
abated as a Nuisance.
Contracts to be made
or-executed to the con- trary of this Ordinance.
Double Police Rates
to be paid for Buildings illegally constructed, &c., until abatement.
Saving of Crown re- medies.
Every House to have a Cooking Place and Privy.
Penalty.
The Surveyor Gen-
V. All contracts hereafter to be made for works contrary to the provisions of this Ordinance shall be null and void, and it shall not be lawful to execute in contravention of the said Provisions any contracts heretofore made for works and in force at the passing of this Ordinance, unless the same have heretofore received the sanction of the Surveyor General.
VI. Over and above all other penalties and liabilities by this Ordinance imposed, the owner of every Building constructed, reconstructed, or altered in contravention of this Ordinance shall pay in respect of the same a periodical Police Rate of double the amount to which, but for such contravention he would have been liable in respect of the said Building, yet so as that if the same shall be abated, diminished, or removed under the provisions of this Ordinance, the said owner shall cease to be liable to pay any such Police Rate in respect thereof.
VII. No remedies for breaches of contract committed by Crown lessees or others now vested in the Crown or its officers shall be prejudiced by this Ordinance.
VIII. It shall not be lawful to construct, reconstruct, or (if now in the course of construction or re- construction) to complete any House without a sufficient and safe Place for lighting of fires and cooking of Food; and also a sufficient Watercloset or Privy, and a sufficient Ashpit furnished with proper Doors and Coverings; All which shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General, and from time to time emptied and cleansed, at such periods as the Surveyor General may direct; and every Person offending against any of the enactments in this Section contained shall for every such offence forfeit and pay to the Crown a penalty not exceeding Fifty Dollars nor less than Ten Dollars.
IX. The Surveyor General shall in case any House whether now existing or hereafter to be constructed eral shall require the or reconstructed shall not be provided or shall be imperfectly provided with any of the works in the last owner or occupier of any House to make immediately preceding section specified, or with one or more proper drain or drains to the said House of at good all deficiencies in least six inches in diameter, give written notice of every such deficiency to the owner or occupier of the works of that kind and said House. thereby requiring him to provide for and make good the said deficiency forthwith or within cause them to be made some specified and reasonable term to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General: and in case the said owner good.
Public and common privies, sewage places, etc., may be provided.
or occupier shall not obey or comply with the said requirement, the said Surveyor General shall cause the said works to be executed, and may recover the charges and expenses thereof together with his costs of procedure by summary application to a Stipendiary Magistrate, or any two Justices, who shall, in case of default in payment thereof, levy the amount so recovered by warrant of distress and sale upon the goods and chattels of such owner or occupier, without prejudice to the right of either party to recover over, retain, or deduct against the other the amount so paid or recovered.
X. The Surveyor General may provide and maintain in proper and suitable situations common Waterclosets, Privies, Urinals, and other like conveniencies for public accommodation; and also proper Buildings, Pits, Places, Boxes or other conveniencies for the temporary reception and collection of Sewage, Dung, Soil, Filth, Dust, Ashes, and Rubbish, yet so as not to occasion annoyance or nuisance; And all such matters so re- ceived or collected therein shall be vested in and may be disposed of at the discretion of and by the Sur- veyor General; And all the proceeds (if any) of such as shall in any wise be so disposed of shall be Works contravening paid into the Colonial Treasury on account of the Crown.
this Ordinance to be deemed a Nuisance.
Ruinous Buildings to be deemed Nuisances.
XI. Every work whatsoever hereafter to be commenced, resumed, prosecuted, or finished in contraven- tion of this Ordinance shall be deemed a Nuisance.
XII. Every Building, or Part of a Building, being in a ruinous or dangerous condition, shall be deemed
Buildings erected of a Nuisance. inflammable Materials to be deemed Nui-
Bances.
Deposits or accumu-
XIII. Every Building erected or to be hereafter erected of any inflammable material, in such wise as to endanger any neighbouring Building, shall be deemed a Nuisance.
XIV. Every deposit or accumulation of decaying, noisome, noxious, or offensive matter, in, on, or under lations of decaying mat- any tenement, Crown land, or way, or water, or Drain or Sewer, whereby the health of the Queen's ter, &c., to be deemed Subjects may be endangered, shall be deemed a Nuisance. Nuisances.
XV. Every projection from or over any Building which shall cause annoyance or obstruction to any, Projections from Buildings to be deemed way or to the Passengers thereon, and every encroachment on, over, or under any way or any Crown land
shall be deemed a Nuisance.
Nuisances.
Nuisances by the Law XVI. Every Work which would be deemed a Nuisance in England if begun, conducted, or completed
there, shall within this Colony be deemed a Nuisance.
of England shall be dce- med Nuisances here. ing in cases of Nui- Summary proceed-
sance.
XVII. The Surveyor General shall summon every person guilty of any of the Nuisances hereinbefore enumerated before a Stipendiary Magistrate, or any two Justices of the Peace who shall thereupon proceed in a summary way to enquire into and adjudicate upon the premises after the manner of other summary
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recedings before Justices of the Peace; And where he or they shall adjudicate any one person to have guilty of any of the said Nuisances, he or they or any other Justice of the Peace shall, upon the appli- tion of the Surveyor General, order him or any other proper officer to abate, demolish, or remove the id Nuisance, and to sell and dispose of the Materials thereof (if any) and out of the monies arising by such ...e or disposition (if any) to retain or pay the charges and expenses of or incident to such abatement, de- olition, or removal; And the said Magistrate, Justices, or Justice shall order and compel all Persons who ll have been found guilty of any such Nuisance, after such adjudication as aforesaid, to satisfy all charges d expenses of or incident to the abatement, demolition, or removal thereof, and for which no other or no ficient satisfaction is hereby provided, and shall thereupon, by warrant under his or their Hand and Seal, Ilands and Seals, cause the same to be levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the said
respectively in case of default in payment.
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XVIII. In the event of the insufficiency of any distress to be made under this Ordinance, the house of House property to the defaulter shall be subject and liable to defray the deficiency; and a Stipendiary Magistrate or Justice be liable for deficiency
f the Peace upon the application of the Surveyor General shall by warrant authorize and direct a proper of distress. ficer to seize and take possession of the said house, and to hold the same until such deficiency shall be
de frayed, and all the accruing rents and profits of the said house shall be applied by the said Magistrate or Justice in payment of the said deficiency.
XIX. The Surveyor General and his Officers are authorised to seize any Utensil, which he or they Tanks, Reservoirs, and building materials. shall detect any person in the act of dipping into any public Tank, or Reservoir; and also all building ma- terials found by him or them deposited or lying upon any public Road, or in the side channels thereof; and Utensils or Materials so seized may be lawfully confiscated by the Surveyor General, and disposed of as he shall direct.
XX. All existing remedies for the prevention or abatement of Nuisances and the punishment of those Saving of existing guilty thereof shall continue to be in force notwithstanding this Ordinance.
remedies.
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Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 16th Day of April, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E Castro, Clerk of Councils.
JOHN BOWRING.
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Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., &c., has received from Mr Consul Robertson at Shanghae, the following Notification, which is now published for the informa- tion of all concerned.
By Order,
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Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th April, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
SHANGHAE, March 13, 1856.
The undersigned, the Consuls of Great Britain and France, and the Vice-Consul of the United States of America, have to notify, for the information of all under their respective jurisdictions, that His Excellency the Superintendent of Customs has announced to thera that henceforth the importation of Saltpetre, Gunpowder, Muskets, Guns, and every kind of Munition of War, is strictly forbidden; and that any infringement of this rule will be followed by seizure of such articles.
True Copy,
[L.S.]
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(Signed)
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Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
HE Next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT will be held on FRIDAY, The 25th day of April instunt, at 12 o'clock at Noon. By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar.
In re ANTONIO F. TAXERIA, deceased.
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WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar Official Administrator.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In the matter of the Insolvency of CHUN-CHIN-POO, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. OTICE hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent have
N been vested in WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEX- ANDER, Acting Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar. NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES THE vedersigned are authorized, to grant Policis this Colony owned by Europeans, though the
W. WOODGATE.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA.
NOTI
In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. OTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of this Court, bearing date the fifth day of January last, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said ASIATIC MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE are required to pay the several sums respectively assessed upon them by the Official Assignce, at the rate of B2000 on each share, on or before the following dates: that is to say, the Shareholders resident in CALCUTTA OF the Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of March next; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG
and BOMBAY on or before the third day of May next; and the Shareholders resident in GREAT Pre-BRITAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the
are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
on or before
that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply that the defaulting Shareholders be adjudged to bave committed an Act of Insolvency according to the provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
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recedings before Justices of the Peace; And where he or they shall adjudicate any one person to have guilty of any of the said Nuisances, he or they or any other Justice of the Peace shall, upon the appli- tion of the Surveyor General, order him or any other proper officer to abate, demolish, or remove the id Nuisance, and to sell and dispose of the Materials thereof (if any) and out of the monies arising by such ...e or disposition (if any) to retain or pay the charges and expenses of or incident to such abatement, de- olition, or removal; And the said Magistrate, Justices, or Justice shall order and compel all Persons who ll have been found guilty of any such Nuisance, after such adjudication as aforesaid, to satisfy all charges d expenses of or incident to the abatement, demolition, or removal thereof, and for which no other or no ficient satisfaction is hereby provided, and shall thereupon, by warrant under his or their Hand and Seal, Ilands and Seals, cause the same to be levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the said
respectively in case of default in payment.
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XVIII. In the event of the insufficiency of any distress to be made under this Ordinance, the house of House property to the defaulter shall be subject and liable to defray the deficiency; and a Stipendiary Magistrate or Justice be liable for deficiency
f the Peace upon the application of the Surveyor General shall by warrant authorize and direct a proper of distress. ficer to seize and take possession of the said house, and to hold the same until such deficiency shall be
de frayed, and all the accruing rents and profits of the said house shall be applied by the said Magistrate or Justice in payment of the said deficiency.
XIX. The Surveyor General and his Officers are authorised to seize any Utensil, which he or they Tanks, Reservoirs, and building materials. shall detect any person in the act of dipping into any public Tank, or Reservoir; and also all building ma- terials found by him or them deposited or lying upon any public Road, or in the side channels thereof; and Utensils or Materials so seized may be lawfully confiscated by the Surveyor General, and disposed of as he shall direct.
XX. All existing remedies for the prevention or abatement of Nuisances and the punishment of those Saving of existing guilty thereof shall continue to be in force notwithstanding this Ordinance.
remedies.
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Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 16th Day of April, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E Castro, Clerk of Councils.
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His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., &c., has received from Mr Consul Robertson at Shanghae, the following Notification, which is now published for the informa- tion of all concerned.
By Order,
Ya, 3.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th April, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
SHANGHAE, March 13, 1856.
The undersigned, the Consuls of Great Britain and France, and the Vice-Consul of the United States of America, have to notify, for the information of all under their respective jurisdictions, that His Excellency the Superintendent of Customs has announced to thera that henceforth the importation of Saltpetre, Gunpowder, Muskets, Guns, and every kind of Munition of War, is strictly forbidden; and that any infringement of this rule will be followed by seizure of such articles.
True Copy,
[L.S.]
[L.S.]
(Signed)
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Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
HE Next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT will be held on FRIDAY, The 25th day of April instunt, at 12 o'clock at Noon. By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar.
In re ANTONIO F. TAXERIA, deceased.
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HTRATOR, before the 19th day of October, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Daigin. All persons indebted to the said Estates ace requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar Official Administrator.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In the matter of the Insolvency of CHUN-CHIN-POO, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. OTICE hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent have
N been vested in WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEX- ANDER, Acting Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar. NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES THE vedersigned are authorized, to grant Policis this Colony owned by Europeans, though the
W. WOODGATE.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA.
NOTI
In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. OTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of this Court, bearing date the fifth day of January last, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said ASIATIC MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE are required to pay the several sums respectively assessed upon them by the Official Assignce, at the rate of B2000 on each share, on or before the following dates: that is to say, the Shareholders resident in CALCUTTA OF the Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of March next; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG
and BOMBAY on or before the third day of May next; and the Shareholders resident in GREAT Pre-BRITAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the
are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
on or before
that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply that the defaulting Shareholders be adjudged to bave committed an Act of Insolvency according to the provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
DENMAN, HATCH, & DAVIS, Attorneys for the Official Assignce.
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recedings before Justices of the Peace; And where he or they shall adjudicate any one person to have guilty of any of the said Nuisances, he or they or any other Justice of the Peace shall, upon the appli- tion of the Surveyor General, order him or any other proper officer to abate, demolish, or remove the id Nuisance, and to sell and dispose of the Materials thereof (if any) and out of the monies arising by such ...e or disposition (if any) to retain or pay the charges and expenses of or incident to such abatement, de- olition, or removal; And the said Magistrate, Justices, or Justice shall order and compel all Persons who ll have been found guilty of any such Nuisance, after such adjudication as aforesaid, to satisfy all charges d expenses of or incident to the abatement, demolition, or removal thereof, and for which no other or no ficient satisfaction is hereby provided, and shall thereupon, by warrant under his or their Hand and Seal, Ilands and Seals, cause the same to be levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the said
respectively in case of default in payment.
Parsons
XVIII. In the event of the insufficiency of any distress to be made under this Ordinance, the house of House property to the defaulter shall be subject and liable to defray the deficiency; and a Stipendiary Magistrate or Justice be liable for deficiency
f the Peace upon the application of the Surveyor General shall by warrant authorize and direct a proper of distress. ficer to seize and take possession of the said house, and to hold the same until such deficiency shall be
de frayed, and all the accruing rents and profits of the said house shall be applied by the said Magistrate or Justice in payment of the said deficiency.
XIX. The Surveyor General and his Officers are authorised to seize any Utensil, which he or they Tanks, Reservoirs, and building materials. shall detect any person in the act of dipping into any public Tank, or Reservoir; and also all building ma- terials found by him or them deposited or lying upon any public Road, or in the side channels thereof; and Utensils or Materials so seized may be lawfully confiscated by the Surveyor General, and disposed of as he shall direct.
XX. All existing remedies for the prevention or abatement of Nuisances and the punishment of those Saving of existing guilty thereof shall continue to be in force notwithstanding this Ordinance.
remedies.
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Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 16th Day of April, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E Castro, Clerk of Councils.
JOHN BOWRING.
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His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, &c., &c., &c., has received from Mr Consul Robertson at Shanghae, the following Notification, which is now published for the informa- tion of all concerned.
By Order,
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Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th April, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
SHANGHAE, March 13, 1856.
The undersigned, the Consuls of Great Britain and France, and the Vice-Consul of the United States of America, have to notify, for the information of all under their respective jurisdictions, that His Excellency the Superintendent of Customs has announced to thera that henceforth the importation of Saltpetre, Gunpowder, Muskets, Guns, and every kind of Munition of War, is strictly forbidden; and that any infringement of this rule will be followed by seizure of such articles.
True Copy,
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His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c., &c., &c., having been pleased to allow Mr Vice-Consul Backhouse to proceed to England on Medical Certificate, M. C. MORRISON, Esquire, has been appointed to officiate as Her Majesty's Vice-Consul in Charge at the Port of Amoy.
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By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
HE Next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT will be held on FRIDAY, The 25th day of April instunt, at 12 o'clock at Noon. By Order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar.
In re ANTONIO F. TAXERIA, deceased.
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HTRATOR, before the 19th day of October, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Daigin. All persons indebted to the said Estates ace requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar Official Administrator.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. In the matter of the Insolvency of CHUN-CHIN-POO, late of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong. OTICE hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the above named Insolvent have
N been vested in WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEX- ANDER, Acting Registrar of the said Court, and Provisional Assignee of Insolvent Estates.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Acting Registrar. NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES THE vedersigned are authorized, to grant Policis this Colony owned by Europeans, though the
W. WOODGATE.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA.
NOTI
In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. OTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of this Court, bearing date the fifth day of January last, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said ASIATIC MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE are required to pay the several sums respectively assessed upon them by the Official Assignce, at the rate of B2000 on each share, on or before the following dates: that is to say, the Shareholders resident in CALCUTTA OF the Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of March next; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG
and BOMBAY on or before the third day of May next; and the Shareholders resident in GREAT Pre-BRITAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the
are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
on or before
that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply that the defaulting Shareholders be adjudged to bave committed an Act of Insolvency according to the provisions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
DENMAN, HATCH, & DAVIS, Attorneys for the Official Assignce.
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NOTICE.
N the 1st instant, Mr ANDREW SCOTT DIXSON was admitted Partner in my busi- ness, which will hereafter be conducted under the firm of A. SHORTREDE & Co.
AND. SHORTREDE.
Hongkong, April 14, 1856.
NOTICE.
MTM
́R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
銀歐 A
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
NOTICE.
In re LEE-AHFOON, deceased.
LL Persons having any Claims against the said Estate are requested send them in on or be fore the 1st day of February, 1857, for examination and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate pay-
ment to
李成好亞蘇 李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
二季
餘換 港復停 清舖 好月
觀巳問收向楚
向楚屋 亞开
NOTICE.
蘇二
WHE makers of this declaration, TAM ACHOY,李日
CH'UN SHING, and others, inform the En-
glish and Chinese, that Ow-vEANG-SHUN was the
亞承
同人
purchaser of TUN-WO STREET and SHOPS for the sum of ($25,000) Twenty-five Thousand Dollars. The money was paid and the property transferred, as was published in the Newspaper, and as is likewise known to the English and Chinese. House-rent was collected by Ow-YBANG-SHUN for the period of more than one year. But unexpectedly CHUN PONG-KET sued Ow-YEANG-SHUN, and prevented him from re- ceiving the Rents, but at the same time he had to pay the Ground-rent. Several months have elapsed, yet | instant. the case has not been tried; the Lawyers are dilatory, - what their intentions are, we know not. We have asked when the case will be decided, but they have given us no definite answer; we think the power of the Lawyers must be very great. All this makes the purchasers of house-property in the Colony suspicious,
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Executors.
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NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of the late LEE AHFOON in our Firm terniinated on the 6th
新盛利
and hinders intending purchasers from coming | W
forward. The lookers-on cannot feel satisfied until
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
SUN SING LEE.
*ITH reference to the above Advertisement, the Business of the House will be conducted as
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NOTICE.
In re JoHN COLLETT, deceased.
LL Persons having any claims against the said Estate are requested to send them in on or
before the 1st day of' September, 1856, for examins- tion and settlement; and also Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
B. McDERMOTT, Administrator.
P, & O. S. N, Co.'s Ship “Fort William,”
Hongkong, 25th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
ALVORD & Co.
Msign our Firm per Procuration.
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
THE
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN,
Solicitors, Notaries Public, §c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NOTIFICATION.
THE Honourable the SUPREME Court of NEW SOUTH WALES has been pleased to grant to
Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., a
COMMISSION to swear Affidavits to used within
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the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Prom perty situate within the said Colony of New South Wales.
THE
NOTIFICATION.
Honourable the SUPREME COURT of VICTORIA, (Melbourne,) has been pleased
to grant to Mr WILLIAM GASKELL of Hongkong, Solicitor, &c., & COMMISSION to swear Affidavita to be used within the Jurisdiction of the said Court relative to all Legal matters therein.
Also,
A COMMISSION to take the acknowledgments
of Married Women to Deeds, &c., relating to Pro- perty situate within the said Colony.
Offices GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors &c.,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
they inform the English and Chinese how the affair before under the same Name by the remaining HAVE ANAL On hand on Assortment of SHIP
Hongkong, 19th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
TAM ACHOY. CH'UN SHING.
WHEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED
Partners.
LEE SANG HO, alias AHSOO.
李成好
亞蘇
LEE AHQUI.
李亞貴
Hongkong, 28th March, 1856.
Assign- 成丙貴伴
STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-
ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned:
We hereby give notice to all concerned to make
payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to
us any claims against, the said Firm.
FR
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my Attorney
in China during my absence therefrom.
15th January, 1856.
W. T. BRIDGES.
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成好亞蘇與亞貴同啟
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兹者李亞寛在本店之
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES,
BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house
of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Overv
land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-sis Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cente--One half of these charges for each Repetition.
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, TUESDAY, 22D APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 43.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
« THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, NotifICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 50.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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With reference to Government Notification No 23, of 25th February last, His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct, that the authority for the Constitution of the Bowring Praya Commission, together with the Report now delivered in by the Members of that Commission, be published for general information.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
WHEREAS for the furtherance of the works projected by my Government in and about the formation of the Bowring Praya, certain preliminary enquiries are necessary, and whereas such enquiries will be most conveniently and expeditiously prosecuted by means of a Commission: Now therefore know ye, that I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of
and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, do hereby, under my hand and the Seal of the said Colony, appoint you, Chisholm Anstey, Esquire, Her Majesty's Attorney-General for the said Colony-William Cowper, Esquire, Captain of Her Majesty's Royal Engineers, and Acting Surveyor-General for the said Colony,-and Julius Charles Power, Esquire, or any two of you, to be a Commission for instituting and prosecuting all needful or proper enquiries in that behalf, and to take evidence (but not upon Oath) in the premises. And to report to me all evidence so taken by you, and also your opinions thereon. And I do hereby require you to com- mence your said enquiries forthwith, and to proceed therein continuously, and to make your Report to me as aforesaid with all reasonable despatch. And I do further require you, in executing this your Commission, to address yourselves particularly to the questious specified in the Schedule hereunto annexed; And I do hereby empower you, during the course, and for the purposes of your said Commission, to demand and, obtain access at all times to all and all manner of Papers, Records, and Documents relating to the subject matter of the said Commission, and in the custody or under the control of the several Public Departments within this Colony. And from time to time to call before you and examine all persons superintending or employed in or under any of the said Departments. And I do hereby charge all persons in the Public Service to be aiding and assisting unto you herein.
Given under my Hand and under the Seal of the Colony of Hongkong, at Victoria in the said Colony, this Twenty-fifth day of
February, A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Six.
JOHN BOWRING,
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THE SCHEDULE IN THE ABOVE COMMISSION REFERRED TO.
I. Whether the Government of this Island ought or ought not to undertake the entire construction of the said Praya, or of any and what part
thereof !
II. After what rate or rates ought the present holders of Marine Lots to be admitted into the possession and occupation of the ground lying
between their proper boundaries and the Praya, where the construction shall have been undertaken by the Government III. In the event of some of the holders of Marine Lots being willing, and others of them being unwilling, to undertake the construction at their own expense, ought or ought not the Government to undertake the construction of so much of the said Praya as shall lie to the front of the lots of the unwilling holders, and to allow the willing holders to undertake or proceed with their proportion of the work in respect of their own lots ? IV. Ought or ought not the Bonham Strand portion of the said Praya to be commenced together with the other portions thereof, or when else ! V. What provision ought to be made for the shipping and landing of goods, and the embarking and disembarking of passengers at and along the
said Praya when completed ?
REPORT
OF THE
BOWRING PRAYA COMMISSION.
May it please Your Excellency,- We, the Commissioners appointed by Your Excellency's Commission under Seal of the 25th day of February, A.D. 1856, for instituting and prosecuting certain preliminary enquiries in furtherance of the works projected by Your Excellency's Government in and about the formation of the Bowring Praya, particularly addressing ourselves to the Five Questions specified in the Schedule to the said Commission annexed,
Have considered the matters referred to us, and have agreed to the following Report:-
The Five Questions above specified appear to us to have embraced every substantial matter of enquiry; and it will be seen from the Minutes of Evidence contained in Appendix I, that the witnesses whom we called in and examined also entertained that opinion. There is but little to be found, either in their evidence, or in the body of documentary evidence compiled in Appendix 11, which does not range itself under one or other of those Five heads of Enquiry. In reporting our opinions, together with the evidence taken, as required by our Commission, we shall therefore follow the order of arrangement suggested by those questions, taking care of course to specify, in their appropriate places, all such matters as came incidentally under notice in the course of the enquiry, and did not
cessarily arise out of either of those Five Points.
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, TUESDAY, 22D APRIL, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 43.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
« THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMAtions, NotifICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
No. 50.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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With reference to Government Notification No 23, of 25th February last, His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct, that the authority for the Constitution of the Bowring Praya Commission, together with the Report now delivered in by the Members of that Commission, be published for general information.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
WHEREAS for the furtherance of the works projected by my Government in and about the formation of the Bowring Praya, certain preliminary enquiries are necessary, and whereas such enquiries will be most conveniently and expeditiously prosecuted by means of a Commission: Now therefore know ye, that I, SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of
and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, do hereby, under my hand and the Seal of the said Colony, appoint you, Chisholm Anstey, Esquire, Her Majesty's Attorney-General for the said Colony-William Cowper, Esquire, Captain of Her Majesty's Royal Engineers, and Acting Surveyor-General for the said Colony,-and Julius Charles Power, Esquire, or any two of you, to be a Commission for instituting and prosecuting all needful or proper enquiries in that behalf, and to take evidence (but not upon Oath) in the premises. And to report to me all evidence so taken by you, and also your opinions thereon. And I do hereby require you to com- mence your said enquiries forthwith, and to proceed therein continuously, and to make your Report to me as aforesaid with all reasonable despatch. And I do further require you, in executing this your Commission, to address yourselves particularly to the questious specified in the Schedule hereunto annexed; And I do hereby empower you, during the course, and for the purposes of your said Commission, to demand and, obtain access at all times to all and all manner of Papers, Records, and Documents relating to the subject matter of the said Commission, and in the custody or under the control of the several Public Departments within this Colony. And from time to time to call before you and examine all persons superintending or employed in or under any of the said Departments. And I do hereby charge all persons in the Public Service to be aiding and assisting unto you herein.
Given under my Hand and under the Seal of the Colony of Hongkong, at Victoria in the said Colony, this Twenty-fifth day of
February, A.D. One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Six.
JOHN BOWRING,
ses.
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Zy-siz
, One
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THE SCHEDULE IN THE ABOVE COMMISSION REFERRED TO.
I. Whether the Government of this Island ought or ought not to undertake the entire construction of the said Praya, or of any and what part
thereof !
II. After what rate or rates ought the present holders of Marine Lots to be admitted into the possession and occupation of the ground lying
between their proper boundaries and the Praya, where the construction shall have been undertaken by the Government III. In the event of some of the holders of Marine Lots being willing, and others of them being unwilling, to undertake the construction at their own expense, ought or ought not the Government to undertake the construction of so much of the said Praya as shall lie to the front of the lots of the unwilling holders, and to allow the willing holders to undertake or proceed with their proportion of the work in respect of their own lots ? IV. Ought or ought not the Bonham Strand portion of the said Praya to be commenced together with the other portions thereof, or when else ! V. What provision ought to be made for the shipping and landing of goods, and the embarking and disembarking of passengers at and along the
said Praya when completed ?
REPORT
OF THE
BOWRING PRAYA COMMISSION.
May it please Your Excellency,- We, the Commissioners appointed by Your Excellency's Commission under Seal of the 25th day of February, A.D. 1856, for instituting and prosecuting certain preliminary enquiries in furtherance of the works projected by Your Excellency's Government in and about the formation of the Bowring Praya, particularly addressing ourselves to the Five Questions specified in the Schedule to the said Commission annexed,
Have considered the matters referred to us, and have agreed to the following Report:-
The Five Questions above specified appear to us to have embraced every substantial matter of enquiry; and it will be seen from the Minutes of Evidence contained in Appendix I, that the witnesses whom we called in and examined also entertained that opinion. There is but little to be found, either in their evidence, or in the body of documentary evidence compiled in Appendix 11, which does not range itself under one or other of those Five heads of Enquiry. In reporting our opinions, together with the evidence taken, as required by our Commission, we shall therefore follow the order of arrangement suggested by those questions, taking care of course to specify, in their appropriate places, all such matters as came incidentally under notice in the course of the enquiry, and did not
cessarily arise out of either of those Five Points.
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Appendix II. (No. I. The reasons assigned in Mr Rienaccker's Letter of the 8th January, 1856, to the Colonial Secretary, and 16.)
corroborated by all but one of the witnesses (unless we also except another witness, who admits the duty, but appears Evidence of the Hon. to doubt the readiness of the Government), appear to us conclusive in favor of the opinion which we ourselves have Mr Edger, G. Duddell, formed, that the Government of this Island ought to undertake the entire construction of the Praya, and that in no Esq., Y. J. Murrow, other way can the purposes, which have urged the Government to propose the work, be accomplished. The state of Esq., R. C. Antrobus, the shore, so alarming to the public health, calls for immediate measures of prevention. The crimes and disorders Esq., and Andrew Shortrede, Esq., in which occur daily and nightly amongst the dense Chinese population of this city, demand that whatever measures can Appendix 1. facilitate the approach and action of the police, ought to be commenced and executed with all possible despatch. The danger of conflagration, so terribly recalled to our apprehension last month, must be considered as normal amongst a population inhabiting tenements constructed of fragile and inflammable materials, and nearly destitute of the means of access to the water. The necessity to commerce of an uninterrupted and a public communication with the sea are pressing and obvious. But whilst all these considerations demonstrate that it is the duty of Government to take the shortest and speediest way to the completion of the project, they seem also to impose the condition that the work Evidence of Mr Pus shall be done efficiently and securely, and with an inflexible regard to uniformity in the execution. The solitary tau, in Appendix I. witness, who thinks that some saving in the contract price may be effected by substituting the Marine-Lotholders as Contracting Parties in the place of the Government, and investing them with all the powers and rights of Govern- ment for the purposes of such contracts as they shall be able to make, is himself so strongly impressed with the force of the above mentioned objections, as to admit that, even if his suggestion be adopted, it will still be necessary that the work should be commenced at the time, and completed in the manner, which the Surveyor-General may direct- that the Surveyor-General's eye should be constantly directed to it whilst in progress—and that "if it be left to the "Marine-Lotholders themselves, it will never be done at all." It is obvious that the variance between Mr Pustan's evidence and the great body of the evidence taken by us upon this First Point of Enquiry, is more apparent than real. A work so conducted as Mr Pustau proposes is, at least, a work undertaken on the part of Government, and differing from a work directly undertaken by Government, only in respect of a certain want of unity in the initiation of the work, and in the division of the expense of it; and in both of these respects, we think, the preference is clearly due to the latter—an opinion which we have the satisfaction to find is unequivocally confirmed by the great body of evidence before us.
II. Some difference of views amongst the Marine-Lotholders was naturally to be anticipated upon the question as to the conditions of tenure of lands reclaimed or to be reclaimed from the sea. In one respect only they appeared to be unanimous,-in ignoring the fact that at present the Crown alone has title to all such lands, whether already reclaimed, or unreclaimed, and that the Crown will continue to have title to the latter after the same shall have been reclaimed by the Crown itself, or by persons not having title to those lands against the Crown, or authority under it. This common error was the source of the numerous fallacies to be detected in their evidence on the subject of their claims, real or supposed, to the equitable_consideration of Government. The jealous eye of the law scans a grant from the Crown with great rigor, and reads it in quite another light from that of a grant made by subject to subject. 5 Bac: Abr: Pressy In the latter case the rule is, that "a deed shall be taken most strongly against the grantor," i. e., the subject; in F. 2.
the former case the rule is, that "a deed shall be taken most strongly for the grantor," i. e. the Crown. This is the 17 Vin: Abr: Abr: principle upon which that other well settled doctrine is grounded, that "in the construction of its deed of Pressy, O. c. and O. c.« nothing shall be implied against the Crown," and again, the doctrine that, "unless where expressly provided to the
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"and no occupancy respected," until evidenced by the execution of a Crown Grant, and perfected by Registration of The "Terins of Sale” Extract from Terms the Grant "in the Government Office." The first land sale took place on the 14th June 1841. of Sale,' &c. Appendix were read to the bidders before the commencement of the proceedings, and they were expressly informed by that 1, (No. 3); and see document that whilst the sea-frontage of each lot was nearly ascertained, the depth from the sea would necessarily 'Laws of Hongkong,'
," and "the actual extent of each lot" being still unascertained, "the parties would have the oppor- vary considerably,' p. 4.
tunity of observing the extent for themselves." They were further informed, that the Crown Grant, the sole evidence of title, would not be issued to any purchaser until "the precise measurement and registration of the lots should be completed," and that, on his side, the purchaser would not, until delivery of his Crown Grant, be called on to pay the rent for the first year, “reckoning from the date of Sale” of his lot.
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Sir Henry Pottinger, the first Governor of this Colony, and with whom we find that the wise and far-reaching project of a Praya first originated, was even more careful than Captain Elliot to preclude the possibility of all popular "Government Notifi- Append: 11, (No. 4) error as to the rights and intentions of the Crown in this matter. Referring to the important see the reference to it cation" of the 22d March, 1842, we learn that, at that early date, whilst as yet not a Crown Grant had been issued, in the evidence of the the Allottees of Marine-Lots already sold, and the future bidders for such as remained to be sold, were distinctly Hon. Mr Edger, Ap- apprised that "the reclaiming of land beyond high-water mark must be deemed an infringement on the Royalties of pendiz 1.
Her Majesty, (and it is therefore positively prohibited) by any private persons."
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During the whole of the period intervening between the date of that paper and the first issue of Crown Grants to the occupants, we have failed to discover any trace whatever of the revocation of that Public Announcement, or even of any connivance being extended by the Authorities to encroachments or purprestures upon the domains of The Honorable Mr the Crown, seaward or landward. A highly respectable witness, however, whose principal establishments being at Edger, in Appendix I. Canton and Macao during that time imposed upon him the necessity of spending the greater part of his time at those ports, intimated his very strong impression that there was some distinct encouragement held out to himself and other purchasers during that period, and even after the delivery of their Crown Grants, to reclaim as much and as far as "they pleased towards the sea," subject however to “the risk of the reclaimed land being resumed by Government, if wanted for public purposes,” and without any promise of compensation for it, if resumed. It is obvious that, even if the recollection of this gentleman were so far supported by documentary or other evidence, as to establish against the Crown and in favor of himself and those particular occupants who may have acted upon the alleged encouragement, a case of royal conscience and equity, the reservations appended would reduce the case to an almost infinitesimal value. But we must observe,--(1.) that we can find no vestige of any "Notification," or "Circular,” printed or in manu- script, bearing on this point, except those already cited, which bear altogether the other way; (2.) that it is an error to suppose that, in 1844, or at any period however early in the history of this Colony, a “ Government Gazette,” and the printing of Government Notifications did not exist, or that such Notifications, if made, were not printed ; (3.) that if even the Queen's representatives were under the necessity of reserving the Queen's further pieasure in their official and authoritative announcements on the subject of tenure, the community ought to have known that the Land Officer, Captain Mylius, and his successor, Captain Meik, could not possibly be authorized to hold out encourage- ments, private or public, in derogation at once of those Notifications of the representatives of the Crown, and of the prerogatives of the Crown itself; and (4.) that the reference to a supposed stipulation in an early Crown Grant to the same effect, a reference afterwards admitted tacitly to have been made in error, makes it very probable that the entire impression which Mr Edger entertains on this subject may, at this distance of time, be very easily accounted for, if we remember that the form of the Crown Grant, a form which has never varied since the first issue, does contain kind of " stipulation " or " encouragement" to reclaim or improve, and indeed to build upon the lands granted and lying within the boundaries of the registered lot (but not beyond them), subject of course to the usual right of the Crown to resume the whole or any portion of the lot upon three months' notice, and equitable compensation, to be deter- mined by the Surveyor-General; and that it is very likely that the witness, speaking from memory, may have erro- neously supposed that the clauses in question applied also to the sea-shore lying beyond the boundaries of the Lot.
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now about to be exchanged for Correspondence of gement of the Royalties of the Crown." We find that the terms of the " title { "acknowledgement,” did, in 1844, excite complaints on the part of the Marine-Lotholders. But we also find the 4th and the 6th the local government at these complaints had no reference to the limitation of "boundaries" seaward or landward, as contained in the March 1844, between and Messrs Jardine te, nor to the right of resumption thereby vested in the Crown, nor to the paramount claims therein asserted on *f of “ public purposes " over personal privileges, nor even to the absolute powers in respect of those reservations and twelve other firing reby bestowed upon the Queen's Surveyor-General, nor indeed to any matter bearing upon the present question of Marine-Lotholders, the slightest degree. We find that a former letter of Captain Elliot was made the groundwork of complaint. But in Appendix II, (No.
Captain 6.) we also find that in that letter only one subject is discussed, and that one entirely foreign to our enquiry.
of had there held out some "encouragement" for the hope that "the Queen's further pleasure" might operate to sayantage of the first buyers of lots, Inland and Marine, in the way either of reduction of Quit Rent, or of 17 June 1841, printed The promulgation of the form of Crown Grant had dissipated those hopes, in the Hongkong Ga-
On 48 mutation into a fee simple tenure. as of that disappointment that the Thirteen firms of Marine-Lotholders complained, and only of that one. faith of that pledge," as they termed it, they told Sir Henry Pottinger that they had, down to that date, (the 4th Expressio unius est March, 1844,) expended "on sea-walls, warehouses, and dwellings, very considerable sums.'
alterius. If encouragements of any other kind had been held out to them, either“ to build sea walls,” or to other work seaward of their Northern boundaries, it is clear from this document that they had not thought takelves safe in relying upon those encouragements, and in commencing those works. The personal testimony of
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the limits of the land that was measured off;” and Mr Antrobus, whose own encroachments on the sea-shore Evidence of R. C.
date but from 1854, states that "he is not aware whether any land was reclaimed from the sea before his arrival here, Antrobus, Esq., in Ap-
• rather more than five years ago." Such being the case before the issue, what was to result from a “title" so onerous pendix I.
∞ that which was now to be forced upon them? If any regard ve had to the strength of language, we must suppose that the Crown Grant was viewed, from its first promulgation, not only as no "encouragement” to costly and un- #chorized encroachments upon the Marine domain of Her Majesty, but as the utter bar to all improvements what-
"Had they been previously Letter of the 4th wever, even within the surveyed and registered boundaries of the grantee's own Lot.
die II, (No. 6.) *aware," say the Thirteen Firms of Marine-Lotholders, “ of the conditions now proposed, they certainly should not March1844, in Appen- *bare expended one farthing on buildings at Hongkong.”
On the other hand, every one of Sir Henry Pottinger's acts and words at this very juncture is utterly incon- wstent with the notion that he entertained any doubt himself, or bad led others into any doubt, as to his line of conduct with respect to the rights of the Crown to the sea-shore in front of the Marine-Lots. His Excellency's decision
Among the principal works which, at his request, Letter of Mr Gor en the subject already cited was notorious to the whole community. the Land Officer, Mr Gordon proposed to undertake, and which Sir Henry Pottinger referred home with approbation, don, of the 6th July but for lack of the means could not undertake without the authority and assistance of Her Majesty's Imperial Govern- 1843, in Appen ix 11, ment, a prominent place was given to the following project: "a space of land to be reclaimed from the sea in front of (No. 7.)
* Giovernment Hill, to form a Public Landing-place, with an Esplanade or Public Walk; a Praya to be carried out in front of all the buildings, both Eastward to the Point, the property of Messrs Jardine & Co., and Westward as far as Navy Bay, or four miles between the two extremities, the land thùs reclaimed to form a number of Marine Lots; public roadway close to the sea, of fifty feet in width to be left on the Praya, and the space between that and the. Louses to be the private property of the possessors of the Lots assisting in carrying out the plan paying a proportion of the expenses, and for whatever land they gained of course charged at the same rate as for the rent of the Lois." That the fact of such a proposal having been made,—and the details of it were no secret to the community at the`
time, or even long afterwards,-may be very fairly inferred from Mr Montgomery Martin's once celebrated Report, Extracts from the Re- evapiled by him within six weeks of his arrival here in the following year, when Sir John Davis had succeeded Sir port of Mr M. Martin, John Davis's Despatch Hrary Pottinger in the Government of this Island. That Report contains a direct but sneering allusion to the July 1844, and Sir and Letter, each dated Fraya, amongst other valuable projects of Sir Henry Pottinger, all of which are ridiculed by Mr Martin, little ¿eaming how many of his sarcasms were soon to be refuted by the literal fulfilment of the projects. Whilst the the 20th August 1844, Botoriety of the fact is proved by the boldness of the sarcasm, the mild and temperate rebuke which is contained in in Appendix 11, (No. the observations of Sir John Davis in reply, and which, together with the attack, will be found in the Appendix, is, on 8.)
1: side, a proof that his Government and that of his predecessor were agreed in their opinions as to the policy to be followed with respect to Crown rights to the sea-shore, and the propriety of commencing the Praya, as projected by the latter, so soon as the finances of the Colony would permit, but without impeding the construction of the other public works and improvements enumerated in Mr Martin's Report.
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Nothing indeed but the financial difficulties under which, even in Sir Henry Pottinger's time, the Colony had been laboring, and which were greatly and notoriously aggravated in later years, appears to have led to the delay in carrying his project into execution. The formation of such a work had been strongly urged upon the Admiralty by Letter of Sir E, Pel- Commodore Sir Edward Belcher, R.N., then commanding a squadron in the China Seas. It had been notified by a cher, R.N., (Enclosure Government Circular to all the leading mercantile firms,-perhaps to all the mercantile firms without distinction, No. 3 in Lord Stanley's 15th November 1843) then carrying on business, and many of whom we perceive now represent themselves to be hostile to the formation Private despatel of of a Praya, except on the condition of being allowed to monopolise the whole benefit so far as their sea-frontage of 15th November1843, extends, with an entire exemption from Quit Rent, and without being called upon to defray any portion of the cost in Append II, (No. 9.) Circular Letter of Yet the project of those days had the remarkable fate of being received by them with an almost unanimous adhesion. Out of eight firms, themselves Marine-Lotholders, whose replies have been recorded in the Land Office, only one Mr Gordon, dated 28th (that of Messrs Holliday, Wise & Co.,) hesitated" to add to their already heavy expenditure," and to incur April 1843,in Append. the loss of privacy and convenience, "to say nothing of the profits of wharfage," privileges which they were II, (No. 10.)
Letters of the 1st, nevertheless "ready and willing to forego for the public advantage." All the rest signified their consent and
to renounce the formation of 2d, 4th, 5th, 8th, and proffered their co-operation. They were willing to do it at their own expense
10th May, 1843, to the Land Officer from eight private wharves, in favor of the common advantage. They had the welfare of the community at heart, not their own
firms of Merchants. individual profit. One highly respectable firm, to whom the Circular was sent, but who do not appear to have returned
Extract of Letter direct answer, nevertheless took the opportunity, in reference to another question then at issue between themselves and the local Government on the subject of an alleged encroachment by the Land Officer upon their Southern frontage, from Messrs Dent & thas to express their highly creditable repugnance to all purprestures and encroachments whatever. Messrs Dent & Co. Co., to the Land Officer, uy that “the boundary marks (granite blocks) on their Water-front Lots, marked Nos. 3 and 4, and 4 and 5, were at dated the 3d May 1844, that time in the exact situation where they were placed by the Officers of Government, and also on the spot where the in Append. II, (No. *pickets were placed on the day of public sale, when they made the purchase." They remark,-that "the quantity of 11.)
water-frontage which they purchased was not a matter of speculation in land, but that they confined their purchase to wbat was strictly and indispensably necessary for their establishment, and had not sought to increase their interest in "would have induced them to solicit the con- *such land elsewhere. Nothing short of such reasons,” they conclude,
sideration of Government to their case, it being far from their wish or intention either to ask for anything more that (c) what they had considered to be their actual right, or in the most remote manner to stand in the way of public improvement." It is, we think, impossible better to describe the relative positions of Crown, Crown tenants, and the public.
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This general concurrence of the Government and Community of Hongkong on the subject of the Praya, did not
But the project required some con- Lord Stanley's pri- fail to impress the Secretary of State very strongly in favor of the measure.
November1843,in Ap- sideration, and His Lordship's friendly feeling towards it was at first evinced only by privately transmitting to Sir vate despatch of 15th Henry Pottinger some corroborating testimony from another quarter in favor of the project. In the following year,
Lord Stanley's des- however, his decision was officially announced. The utmost approbation was bestowed on the works projected, pend. 11 (No. 12.) especially the Praya-the Governor was invited to send home the necessary Reports and Plans;-but the question patch of the 3d Janua ry, 1844, in Append. was asked "whether there were the necessary funds for the execution," and a clear intimation was given that to the Marine Lots, rather than to the Imperial Treasury, His Excellency must be prepared to have recourse for the means II, (No. 13.) whereby the Praya might be executed at the least possible" cost to the public." The matter of necessity rested there until the pecuniary difficulty could be overcome. Owing to circumstances too well known to need recapitula- Your Excellency is the first Governor who tion, it was not fully overcome until the end of our last financial year. has been able to decline the Parliamentary Grant, and this is the first year in which you have been able to decline it.
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Memorandum of Ilis It is also the first year in which a surplus, sufficing to the undertaking and completion of the great work, has been Excellency Sir John declared in the Colonial Treasury. The more pressing among the other works contemplated by Sir Henry Pottinger, Bowring of the 18th and enumerated by Mr M. Martin as improbabilities or impossibilities, have by succeeding Governors been, one by October, 1855, in Ap- one, accomplished. If the Praya be now commenced, the project cannot be said to have slumbered in the interval. pendir (No. 14.)
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was certainly there in 1843 and 1844, as to the intentions of Government. Vague and ambiguous assertions to the Books from 1846 to
effect that the Government always led the Marine-Lotholders to believe that they were at liberty to reclaim 1855.
Evidence of Andrew "seaward for themselves," have been freely ventured; but these, wholly unsupported by even the attempt at proof, Shortrede, Esq., Ap- by degrees narrowed themselves, first to the period of the first formation of the Colony,—and, when that was proved pond. 1.
to have been impossible, then to the period of the first issue of Crown Grants, and so'from period to period, until Evidence of the at length they have dwindled down to two dubious cases, which are said to have occurred during the Governorship It is only with specific Honble: Mr Edger, in of Sir George Bonham,-one in the Year 1854, the other at a date not stated to us. Append. I.
instances like these that it is possible to grapple; and the particulars of these two instances will be found not Ibid.
undeserving of a brief passing notice, independently of the fact that they are the only cases adduced before us to Evidence of R. C.
encouragement" having been ever given to any purprestures on the part of Marine Antrobus, Esq., and Y. prove anything like an official "
Lotholders, past or present. J. Murrow, Esq., in Append 1.
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A gentleman who has confessed a purpresture committed by himself in 1854, and who had more than once asserted, with some emphasis, the existence of a "general understanding that lands reclaimed would not be interfered "with by Government, nor the parties' rights of access to the Sea prejudiced by the Act," was at length asked to state the circumstances which had produced that impression, so far as he and his firm were concerned. His answer is a curious illustration of the proneness of these gentlemen to deceive themselves. It appears that the present Surveyor-General, Mr Cleverly, and the late Governor, Sir George Bonham, gave him, in 1854, a verbal assurance that he would not be prosecuted or called to account for his encroachment. They gave me,” he adds, no further!
This mere indemnity against punishment,-if it be even that, he at once interpreted into a renuncia Mr Murrow's evi- tion or waiver of a Crown right! Another witness, also a Marine-Lotholder, was perfectly satisfied, he said, that dence, in Append. I. he had received very recently an encouragement from the Governor himself to encroach upon the sea-shore in front of his lot, and reclaim it. On being requested to condescend to particulars, he stated that the Governor in question was Sir George Bonham,--that Sir George Bonham had told him, in answer to his questions, that he had no power to authorize his intended purpresture, or to make him any "title" to the land when he should have reclaimed it,— that all that he (the Governor) could say was, that, unless his (the tenant's) neighbors complained, Government would not prosecute him for the encroachment, and that, in his (the Governor's) "private opinion," the tenant would be "all right;"—but that the tenant must understand, that what he might do would be done at his own risk, and that he (the tenant) must hold himself responsible for the consequences. It is difficult to appreciate the amount of "encouragement" contained in these words of Sir George Bonham.
One useful suggestion may be gathered from this mass of incoherent asseveration and unsupported pretention, and it is, that the representatives of Her Majesty in this island cannot be too careful to avoid even the appearance of concession of Crown rights, lest perchance it be turned against the Crown at some distant day, into evidence of acquiescence in favor of a larger or more general one. In this point of view alone we would strongly advise Your Letter of Messrs Excellency, in the matter of the application of Messrs Lindsay & Co., referred to us for our opinion, not to take it Lindsay & Co., apply- into consideration until the plan of the Praya has been finally approved and made public, and the work commenced. ing for Sea-frontage, In considering whether any indulgence ought to be shewn to the Marine-Lotholders, beyond the not unreas and Mr Duddell's coun- sonable one of overlooking the encroachments already committed, and of allowing as well those offenders as the ter memorial, both of holders in general to become purchasers, without competition, of the reclaimed lands fronting their respective Lots, it which were referred to is surely a very important fact that, with the exception of Mr Murrow and Mr Daddell, who approved of the the Commission by His Government Notification of the 10th November last,-Mr Pustau, who attended the Meetings of Marine-Lotholders, Excellency, in Append. but "took no part either way" in the proceedings which ended in the too liberal proposals of Government contained II, (No. 17.)
Evidence of Mr Mur- in that Notification being rejected by a very large majority of the Marine-Lotholders,-the Hon. Mr Edger, who row and Mr Duddell, did not attend the meetings, but appears to have approved of their result,-and R C. Autrobus, Esq., of the firm of in Append. I. Messrs Lindsay & Co. (the only one completely identified with the majority of that class of Crown tenants, and their Notification of the November meetings),-not one has either presented himself to be examined, nor acceded to our invitations to that 10th November, 1855, effect. One gentleman, indeed, who, with Mr Antrobus, distinguished himself as one of the most active promoters of in Append. II, (No. those meetings, and who represented his firm there (that of Messrs Dent & Co.), at first consented to come and be 15.)
examined on a day specially named to suit his convenience; but he neither appeared, nor excused his non-appear. Evidence of Mr Pus-
ance. On this subject we beg to refer to our Minutes, and will merely add, that the general unwillingness of the tau, in Append. I.
Marine-Lotholders, who profess to apprehend loss or injury to themselves by reason of the formation of the Prayal Evidence of the to afford any evidence in illustration of their asserted claims to equitable consideration, ought of itself to deprive the Honble: Mr Edger, in claimants of all expectation that their supposed claims will receive any consideration at all. It cannot be supposed Append 1.
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that their mere allegations are to be taken as proofs. 9th, and 10th March, 1856, in Append. I.
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We have been thus far minute in tracing the real history of the Marine-Lot question, because it is the only key to the solution of the Second Question referred to us. Those Marine-Lotholders who have hitherto reclaimed portions of the Crown's domain without title from the Crown, and have converted the lands so reclaimed into their own "tenement and farm," an offence in itself for which they are even now liable to punishment,-cannot, as it seems to us, stand in a better position than those Marine-Lotholders whom the Crown may think it to admit into occupancy and enjoyment of those portions of the Crown's domain, which will, by or at the expense of the Crown, be reclaimed hereafter. In either case a full rent ought to be received;—and we think that the rate payable upon ordinary Crown Lands, sold in Lots for building purposes, affords a very moderate criterion whereby to determine the amount. It is, we think, a mischievous suggestion that some deduction should be made in favor of those who have reclaimed but not built houses to let, nor derived profit in the shape of toll or otherwise, or of those who, being hereafter admitted into occupation of lands to be reclaimed by the Crown, shall content themselves in like manner with the mere enlargement of their borders, not seeking therein their own pecuniary advantage. It would be a Evidence of Mr Dud- difficult distinction to establish in the proof; and, were it ever so well established, still there remains the objection, dell, in Append. I well put by another witness, that it is not the inclination of the tenant to use his holding in this or that manner, but and compare that of the use and occupation in whatever manner, that imposes the liability to rent. We may add that, in either case, the detriment to the public is the same. The land is equally withdrawn from public use. The Crown is but the
Evidence of Mr Mur- row, in Append. I.
Mr Shortrede.
1.
Ibid.
Trustee for the Public.
Evidence of Mr Mur- Another distinction, which has been rather hinted at than suggested, would deserve to be called puerile, but that It would seem that there are row and the Honble: the consequences to which any recognition of it must lead, are of frightful moment. Mr Edger, in Append. those who distinguish “China houses" from "European houses," and apply a different rule to the one and to the other. It is admitted that the holder of the property, however unwilling to build, has the right to change his mind, and build and let to tenants; and one witness goes so far as to say that such a case may be considered a reason for an enhancement of his rent. But as to "China Houses," there appears to be no doubt. The witnesses say that these have already, in proportion as they have been erected upon the reclaimed lands, injured the rentals of the houses in the Queen's Road, and tended to convert it into a back street. They ought therefore to be heavily assessed; not so the European houses so erected. Their cost is great, and the risk enormous;-they have a strong tendency to disappear into cavities formed by the wash of the sea,-and, whilst they last, they are used as Offices and Stores, and not for Chinamen's dwellings.
Evidence of Andrew Shortrede, Esq., Append. I.
It appears to us that the mere enunciation of this theory suffices to shew its folly and injustice. Nor can we in accede to the opposite opinion, advanced by one respectable witness, that in assessing these rents, a distinction should be made in favor of Chinese Crown Tenants. An absolute equality of rights and duties, without regard to colour, to creed, or to condition, is the only sound basis of all government. In this remote part of the British Empire, inhabited by a handful of Europeans and 70,000 Asiatics, it would be above all impolitic to do anything which might seem to call that truth in question;—and we must strongly protest against every such attempt, in whatever interest it may have been ventured.
Upon a general review of all the considerations to which we have adverted, we think that the Government will not be justified in allowing any distinction whatever between lands reclaimed by intruders, and lands reclaimed by Letter of Mr Rien- the Crown, in assessing the amount of rental. In either case the rate of rent should be one, uniform and equal. aecker of the 5th Ja- If Mr Rienaecker's computation of £3031, as the sum total of rent to be received from the frontage of the existing nuary, 1856, in Ap-eighteen Marine Lots, be approved by Your Excellency, the rate of Assessment by which it is to be levied will be pend. II, (No. 16.) one of 158. to every 100 superficial feet. But whether that or a more moderate revenue be anticipated from the
lands in question, the rate by which it is to be assessed ought to press equally upon all who have to bear it.
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We conclude our observations upon this branch of the subject matter of reference, by reminding Your Excellency Evidence of Andro that it is perfectly optional with the Government, either to sell to such as will bid for them any reclaimed lands Shortrede, Esq., ¡1 which the holder of the Marine Lot in the rear may decline to take, or to proceed under the resumption clause of his Appendix I. lease, and oust him from the Lot itself. In the latter case, it rests with the Surveyor-General alone to decide the question of his compensation ;-and on that point again we have to remark a very extraordinary error which appears to exist as to the duty of Government, and which is stated-erroneously perhaps by one witness, who labors under Evidence of Y. J. the delusion, to have been produced, so far as he was concerned, by a conversation with the late Acting Attorney- Murrow, Esq., in Ap-
pendix 1.
Evidence of Andrew
General.
III. A witness, whose opinions deserve all attention, considers that the co-operation of the willing Marine Lot- holders with the Crown as representing the unwilling, will tend to the more easy, cheap, and expeditions execution Shortrede, Esq., in Ap of the proposed work. He also thinks that Your Excellency's Government has not the means at present to bear so pendix 1. large an outlay, and that it will therefore be an improvement upon the plan proposed in the First Question, if the radification suggested by the Third be adopted. In that case, he thinks, the Government might advantageously agree with the Lotholders, on executing their portions of the Praya to the satisfaction of the Surveyor-General, either to repay them their outlay, or to remit their rent of the lands reclaimed by them, for a period proportioned to the amount of expenditure_incurred. On the other hand, we have been assured by a Marine Lotholder who takes an active part against the Government plan in any shape, that he believes that the Marine Lotholders never will Antrobus, Esq., in Ap- co-operate with the Government in the execution of a work to which they are, upon principle, most hostile. Every pendix 1. other witness who has been examined dissents from Mr Shortrede's view, and agrees with Mr Antrobus in the opinion that the decision of this question is, in fact, involved in that of the First Question; the reasons by which they are to be determined being in fact the same, if not in degree, at least in principle. We confess that such is also our opinion.
any
Evidence of R. C.
Evidence of Mr Shortrede, Ibid.
IV. The Bonham Strand portion is regarded by those witnesses, who are familiar with the locality and the Evidence of Messrs peculiarities which belong to it, as the portion least open to animadversion, and as one which ought, if the arrange Antrobus, Murrow, ments of the Government permit, to be begun and accomplished with all possible despatch. Concurring thoroughly Pustau, and Duddell, in that opinion, we would direct Your Excellency's especial notice to the evidence of a gentleman by whom the in Appendix 1. Praya has been considered in a sanitary point of view, and to that of another gentleman by whom it has been Evidence of Mr similarly regarded in its relation to a proper system of Police, and which have left no doubt in our minds that, if
Duddell in Appendix Section of the work ought to be begun or finished before the residue, that Section is precisely that which Your I Excellency describes as the Bonham Strand portion of the Praya.
V. Some diminution appears to have been long going on in the depth of water at the several wharves and land- Evidence of Mr Mur- ing-places. The recess or wash of the sea is a probable cause, and to this the large accumulations of earth and rubbish row, Mr Duddell, and brought down by the drains and sewers, particularly in the rainy season, are certainly to be added. What was the Mr Antrobus, in Ap- line of low-water mark at the formation of the colony, is said to be that of the present high-water mark. It is an evil pend. I. more likely to increase than diminish; and, far from agreeing in the strictures contained in the Colonial Treasurer's 'Plan' and Letter Letter of the 5th January 1856, as to the too great extent of the plan of the Surveyor-General (Mr Cleverly), we of the Surveyor-Gen- think that it may be well worth His Excellency's consideration whether some further extension of the plan may not eral of the 28th De- be advisable to be adopted. One intelligent witness indeed is of opinion that the Praya ought to be carried so far cember, 1855; and also into the sea as "to enable large steamers and ships to lie alongside, and Passengers and goods to pass to and fro Letter of Mr Rienaec-
without being obliged to employ boats." The point deserves all
But whether the Praya can be
ker of the 5th January carried to that depth seaward is a question of ways and means, which
cracy alone can determine.
1856, in Append. II., The arrangements for enabling the public to enjoy their rights of access to the sea, for the purpose of shipping Evidence
(No. 18 & 16.)
of Mr and landing, embarking and disembarking, are described as having been from the early days of the colony altogether Shortrede, in Appen- inadequate. There can be no doubt that they are now palpably and disgracefully so. All persons, except the owners dix I. of private wharves, suffer enormous inconvenience and damage from this state of things. It is probable, too, as related Ibid. And evidence by one witness, that the unfortunate Chinamen, ignorant of their rights and our duties, are the principal sufferers; of Mr Duddell in Ap- and that the facility thus afforded of "squeezing" their traders, by extortions in the name of " toll thorough,” is apendix : I. temptation which some Marine Lotholders have not had the virtue to resist.
Private wharves are of course private property, and the owners do what they will with their own. It is stated Evidence of A that they are, generally speaking, now anxious to accommodate the public with the use of their wharves, whether for Shortrede, Esq., and goods or passengers; but, if this be true, it is a truth hard to be reconciled with their owntheory, that the loss of Hon; Mr. Edger, in privacy, consequent upon the formation of a Praya, can be either a “nuisance", or an "annoyance", or an "injury Appendix I.
Evidence of the to those gentlemen in their business. One and the same contradiction pervades their entire case. At one moment
Hon. Mr Edger, in they are represented as persons who have been forced to encroach on the sea in order to get landing-places for the
Append. 1. community; and as having reclaimed ground, constructed sea-walls, and built wharves for the common use of the public, not merely for their own. At another moment we are told, on the same authority, that they do not want any Praya at all,—that they do not want any land to be reclaimed,-aud that they object to be made to occupy and pay rent for it. It is quite clear that the sooner these contrarieties are smoothed, and an intelligible and broad rule of Mr Antrobus in Ap- laid down whereby to adjust the hitherto violated common law rights of the Crown and the public with the perso- pend. I. nal interests of the leading Merchants, the better alike for the few and for the many. We think that the claim to' erect and maintain privato wharves is a privilege, and as a privilege that it ought to be jealously regarded. The Evidence of Andrew
Ibid.
Ibid. And Evidence
enjoyment of it must not be suffered to operate to the common annoyance of the subjects, or to the prejudice of the Crown. The fullest access to and from the Praya, seaward and landward, is a matter of public right. We think Hon. Mr Edger, Y. J. Shortrede, Esq., the that the suggestions appearing in our minutes of evidence on this head are useful;-but we forbear to express any Murrow, Esq., Wm. opinion as to their sufficiency, a watter which may be thought doubtful. Neither are we prepared on our own Pustau, Esq., and G. part to add to the recommendations which have been laid before us, some which have occured to ourselves, but Duddell, Esq. which, so long as the port is unprovided with a system of police, we think impracticable. Otherwise we might have Ibid, and Ibid. ofered a few words upon the expediency of providing cranage and other conveniences of the kind at moderate but See the application adequate rates of remuneration to the Government, and of establishing by stringent regulation the order of embar- of Messrs Lindsay & kation and disembarkation at the public wharves. But as we heartily concur in thinking that the whole and sole Co., in their letter of supervision of the work whilst in progress, and the conservation of it when finished, ought to be vested in the Sur- reyor-General, with full powers to carry his instructions into effect, we also think that these details of his general and Mr Duddell's duty may be safely confided to the security which his official responsibility affords. We also think that, until the counter memorial of Praya is completed, as little as possible should be conceded to any Marine Lotholder in addition to his existing sea- referred to the Com- frontage, in order that the existing accommodations at the command of the public, for landing and shipping of mission by His Excel- goods and passengers, miserable as those accommodations are, may not be further diminished.
the
lency.
In concluding our Report, we hope to be allowed to mention a fact which has occasioned all of us the greatest See the Notification satisfaction in the discharge of the onerous and important duties with which we have been charged. We have been of the 5th March 1856, enabled to conduct our Enquiry in public, so far at least as regards the taking of evidence. It is impossible to-published in the overrate the great addition which the publicity of the examination gives to the authority of the evidence. But this' Friend of China' of is not the only advantage. We close our Enquiry in all certitude of being free from the reproach of partiality and that date, in the injustice, as we are unquestionably free from the kindred one of concealment.
All which we humbly certify to Your Excellency.
Council Room, Government Offices, 24th March, 1856.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY
SIR JOHN BOWRING, LL.D.,
&C., &0., &c.
T. CHISHOLM ANSTEY, A.G. WILLIAM COWPER, Captain-Commanding Royal Engineer.
J. C. POWER.
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VOL. I. No. 44.
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By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Chief Superintendent of Trade in China, has received from Her Majesty's Consul at Shanghae the following Notification, which is published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st April, 1856.
NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
SHANGHAE, April 14, 1856.
The undersigned have to make known to all under their respective jurisdictions, that His Excellency the Taoutae has notified to them, the Exportation of Copper Cash being contrary to Law, henceforth the most stringent measures will be taken to prevent it, and the pro- visions of existing Treaties rendering liable to confiscation the Cargoes of such Vessels as may infringe the Regulations, strictly carried
out.
(Signed)
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Consul de France, par interim. M. W. FISH,
Acting U. S. Consul.
True Copy,
W. WOODGATE.
No. 51.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified for the information of Masters of Ships carrying Chinese Passengers, and unprovided with the improved Appliances usually found in Vessels of modern construction, and generally for the information of all in- terested, that in addition to a Windsail for every Hatchway, it is required that a constant supply of fresh air be ensured to the between decks in bad weather, by fitting, at each end of the Space set apart for passengers, two Funnels of wood or metal, Four in all, with moveable heads, in manner following, that is to say, the body of the air Funnel to reach from underneath the lowermost deck overhead to a height of 3 or 4 feet above the uppermost deck, and to pass through holes cut for the purpose in either side of the deck, and made water-tight by a canvas coat or other suitable means.
The attention of the Emigration Officer has been called to the above regulation.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22d April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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Gazette.
Wongkong Government
The
No. 52.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Detailed Return from the Registrar General, shewing the Boat Population of Hongkong for the year 1855, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d April, 1856.
DETAILED RETURN OF THE NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF CHINESE VESSELS ANCHORED AND PLYING IN THE HARBOUR AND BAYS OF HONGKONG, ON THE 30TH DECEMBER 1855, SPECIFYING THE NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.'
DESCRIPTION OF
BOATS
VICTORIA
Children
No. of
Vessels
M.
F.
M.
F.
No. of
Vessels
ABERDEEN
Children
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Children
SAIWAN AND Show-ke-wan
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SHEAKO
Children
TOTAL
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Vessels
M.
F.
M.
F.
Junks,
8
263
...
Trading Boats,
43
412
15
36
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24
105
Passage Do.,
26
307
Salt
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486
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23
497 11
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66
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way Boats,......
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58
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M.
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M. F.
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M.
F.
No. of
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Children
M. F.
M
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39
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42
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...
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256
999 168 127
83
33 165
661 15
11
49
147 111
93
67
331
159
79 61 48
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22
96 17
15
12
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58 314]
68
93
45
1
7
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...
98
279 163
11
93
6 18
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6
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2,100 4,217 3,165 2,917 1,516|
425 572
545 375
213
64 301
79
63
2
76
5
15
88
8
263
:
47
445
· 19
42 12
...
28
124
1
...
39
387
10
51
525
17
23 497
11
29
15
...
...
123 5201 97
95 34
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374 1,252
575 413 211
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374 1,476
427
298
210
22
17 96
61
329
68
35
15
12
93
45
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106
305 169 114
96
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411
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197 160 147 46 212
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C. MAY,
Officiating Registrar General.
No. 53.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Rents
3
It having been reported by the Treasury Commission that a large Amount still remains unpaid on account of
Crown Rents due for the latter half of the year 1855, Notice is hereby given, that on the expiry of Ten Days from
this date, legal proceedings will be instituted against all Defaulters in such respect.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th April, 1856.
年
經
四千 辨日此有年千公現 歴 月八 母者之出未下八庫據
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
MR
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違皂 A 示會季百官署麥
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示五
示例有于稅十於香
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NOTICE.
nappointe
者置何租無叉
數異經所
́R WALTER ORMISTON has been appointed
ACTING AGENT of the Canton Branch
of the “ Mercantile Bank of India, London, & CHINA.
"
By order of the Directors.
Canton, 19th April, 1856.
JOHN COSTERTON,
Agent.
NOTICE.
MR JAMES CROSSLEX
in our firm on 7th August lust, on which date
Lis interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co.
Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
MRR. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted
Partner in our Firm, and will take charge of
the NEW YORK Branch Establishment.
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, lat January, 1856.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
FREE
in China during my absence therefrom.
15th January, 1856.
NOTICE.
W. T. BRIDGES.
[R JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
MR JAMES is
Canton, 12th January, 1856.
ALVORD & Co.
Mr JAMES BROWN,
Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c.,
Queen's Road, Victoria.
IN THE COURT FOR THE RELIEF OF IN SOLVENT DEBTORS AT CALCUTTA. In the matter of the Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. OTICE is hereby given, that by an Order of this Court, bearing date the fifth day of January last, the SHAREHOLDERS of the said ANATIC MARINE Insurance OFFICE are required pay the several sums respectively assessed upon by Official Assignee, rate of R2000
ti madh share, min before the following dates: that
to war, the Shareholders resident in Calcutta or Suburbs thereof on or before the first day of Marek next; the Shareholders resident in HONGKONG * BOMBAY on or before the third day of Muy and the Shareholders resident in GREAT TAIN, and all other places not mentioned in the wit Order, on or before the fifth day of July ;-and that the Official Assignee will be at liberty to apply at the defaulting Sbarcholders be adjudged to have committed an Act of Insolvency according to the premions of the Indian Insolvent Act.
DENMAN, HATCH, & DAVIS, Attorneys for the Official Assignee.
NOTICE.
the 1st instant, Mr ANDREW SCOTT DIXSON was admitted Partner in my busi- which will hereafter be conducted under the Pe of A. SHORTREDE & Co. ·
AND. SHORTREDE.
Hongkong, April 14, 1856.
租數月此因狀師懶慢尙未審結未曉心藏何 無異不料陳邦傑控告歐陽純在案不停地稅
其訴人 又經賣過新文紙本港英華一共知收租年餘一向 一所價銀二萬五千員業經銀清稅割地紙轉換清楚
譚才陳盛等今因歐陽純買受
置業者心生憂累而欲置業者亦退縮不前是以傍 一千八百五十六年四月十九日譚才陳盛共啟 者爲之不平不已述其情由俾英華人等得以共善 何期可判竟無期定深想狀師之權勢非輕則在港已
+
九英
則何
港示
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
· In re ANTONIOFF. TAXERIA, decenscd.
"
MUNGLOO,
"
CAETANO FERNANDEZ,
"
MAHOMED ALLI,”
»
THOMAS COTTER,
99
"9
FOONG AHOAN,
"
"
WILLIAM ELLIS,
OTICE All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI-
Να
NISTRATOR, before the 19th day of October, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All persons indebted to the said Estates
地受 are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Acting Registrar Official Administrator,
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
租紙敦
餘換街
港復停 ·清舖 THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES 巳問收向楚屋
NOTICE.
THE makers of this declaration, TAM ACHOY, CHUN SHING, and others, inform the En- glish and Chinese, that Ow-YEANG-SHUN was the purchaser of TUN-WO STREET and SHOPS for the sum of ($25,000) Twenty-five Thousand Dollars. The money was paid and the property transferred, as was published in the Newspaper, and as is likewise known to the English and Chinese. House-rent was collected by Ow-YEANG-SHUN for the period of more than one year. But unexpectedly CHUN PONG-KET sued Ow-YEANG-SHON, and prevented him from re- ceiving the Rents, but at the same time he had to pay the Ground-rent. Several months have elapsed, yet
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They of EUROPEANS resident in China. are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
the case has not been tried; the Lawyers are dilatory, H CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
what their intentions are, we know not. We have asked when the case will be decided, but they have given us no definite answer; we think the power of the Lawyers must be very great. All this makes the purchasers of house-property in the Colony suspicious, and hinders intending purchasers from coming forward. The lookers-on cannot feel satisfied until they inform the English and Chinese how the affair stands.
Hongkong, 19th April, 1856.
CARD.
TAM ACHOY. CH'UN SHING.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government und Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE,
•
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house
of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
A
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES--Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
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Bongkang
THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 3d MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 45.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
«THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Diplomatic Department.
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China has received from the Eare of Clarendon, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, copy of Instructions which have been sent to the British Consuls in North America and elsewhere, for their guidance in carrying out the provisions of the Chinese Passenger Act; and Sir John Bowring has directed these Instructions to be published for the information of all concerned.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th April, 1856.
CIRCULAR.
W. WOODGATE.
FOREIGN OFFICE, January 29, 1856.
SIR,-I transmit to you herewith two copies of an " Act for the Regulation of Chinese Passenger Ships," which was passed in the last session of Parliament. The object of this Act is to prevent, as far as practicable, the occurrence on board British ships engaged in the conveyance of Chinese Emigrants, of such calamities as have resulted in too many instances from the absence of proper care and attention on the part of those engaged in the transport from China of this class of Emigrants.
You wil perceive that, by the 8th section of the Act, a Chinese passenger-ship, being a British ship, is liable, if the Emigration Papers of such ship are forged or fraudulently altered, to be seized and forfeited to Her Majesty. As, however, Her Majesty has not, by Treaty of usage, jurisdiction over British subjects in the waters of the country in which you reside, you cannot in those waters seize a British ship for an infraction of the Act.
In cases, however, where you may have good reason to believe that the offence in question has been committed with respect to the papers of any British ship, you will forthwith convey the information to the Commander of any of Her Majesty's ships which may be upon the station, in order that the vessel may be seized when she leaves the port. And in flagrant cases of abuse and neglect, it will be advisable that you should give notice to the Local Authorities, in order that the Master of the ship may be punished, and proper precau- tions taken for the food and sanitary condition of the Emigrants, before the ship is suffered to proceed on its voyage.
I have to acquaint you that it is not intended at present to appoint Emigration Officers to reside in Chinese ports, but all British Chinese passenger-ships will be required to proceed to Hongkong, where an Emigration Officer will be stationed, to carry out the Regu
lations of the Act.
It will be your duty to give effect to the Act by ascertaining, by personal examination, that any British Chinese passenger-vessel coming within the limits of your Consulate, has fulfilled the provisions of the Act, and the Regulations annexed to it; and whenever you shall have reason to suppose that the law has been disregarded, you will forward to this Office, by the first opportunity, a full statement of all the facts which may have come to your knowledge, together with any documents throwing light upon the subject, in order that the same may be communicated to the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, with a view to the punishment of the offenders when they return to this country.
You will take measures to give every publicity to the Act within your Consular District.—I am, &c.,
HER MAJESTY'S CONSUL
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
(Signed)
CLARENDON,
Diplomatic Department,
His Excellency Her Majesty's Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China is pleased to direct, that the annexed Returns of the BRITISH TRADE at the PORT OF SHANGHAE during the Year 1855, be published for general information.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th April, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
No.
No. 1.-
NAME OF SHIP.
*pɔnuyuɔɔ—"ɔy DNiJJIIS ESILIEN A CO
RETURN OF BRITISH SHIPPING at the PORT OF SHANGHAE, during the Year ending 31st December, 1855, together with a Statement of DUES and DUTIES paid thereon.
DEPARTED.
DUTIES.
ARRIVED.
DATE OF ENTRY.
TONNAGE.
WHERE FROM.
NATURE OF IMPORT CARGO.
DATE OF CLEAR- ANCE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF EXPORT CARGO,
ON IMPORTS.
ON EXPORTS.
TONNAGE DUEL.
TOTAL.
1855
933
La Soundary,
...
941
Black River Packet,
954
Barrakpore,
958
Baroness,
975
Mencius,
977
Cashmere,
980
John Calvin,
981
Velocidade,
983
Tinto,
984
Ann,
985
Hamilton,
March 27 January
In Port Amoy London
11
"
Sundries Tea and Silk Ten
...
3
"
In Return
n Return }
2
Do.
Do.
Do..
May January 19 15 February 9
21
Liverpool London Hongkong Liverpool
Tea and Silk
Ballast Tea and Silk
263 8 5 0 5,189 5 1 1
986 Fortitude,
January 30
"
London Hongkong London
29
Tea Sundries Tea and Silk
1855
989
Nina,
January
4
96
Hongkong
990
Joseph Fletcher,
...
18
672
New Zealand
Sundries Ballast
January 11
31
"
991
Audax,
18
150
"
Hongkong
992
Formosa (Str.),
20
450
"
993
Star of the East,
20
"9
1,219
Sundries
1.ss
20
Hongkong London Hongkong
23
Tea Tea and Silk Silk
242 5 0 2 557 6 6 7 677 7 2 3 1,268 0 7 2
...
..
February 10
London
Tea and Silk
994
Port Jackson,
20
441
7
99
"
ต
995
Wild Flower,
24
478
"
"
15 Liverpool
996
Skimmer of the Seas,
27
360
13 London
"9
"
997 Paousan,
29
40
Ningpo
Ballast
3❘ Ningpo
998
Ta-shing,
999
1,000
**
Forest Queen,
Margaret Mitchell,
February 2
35
Sundries
7
99
849 Sydney
Ballast
March
21 London
930
"
Hongkong
Sundries
May
1,001
Monarch,
338
New Zealand
"
Ballast
1,002
Countess of Seafield,
"
450
London
Sundries
$
1.003
Lady Montague,
8
...
329
New Zealand
Wood
99
1
"
1,004 Hope,
9
28
99
Ningpo
1,005
Regina,
10
356
Cardiff
Ballast
February 12 Ningpo
March 30
"
1,006
Daniel Grant,
13
"
465
Liverpool
1,007
Formosa (Str.),
14
450 Hongkong
1,008
Iona,
14
144
General Sundries Ballast
April
London
13
Liverpool
Ballast Tea
February 15 Hongkong
Tea and Silk
Silk
Tea
"
*
99
1,009
1,010
Countess of Seafield,
Gypsey,
14
"
492
Sydney
99
March
28
London
Tea and Silk
14
...
426
New Zealand
10
"
Sydney
Tea
...
1,011
Orient,
14
99
596
Melbourne
30
London
"
1,012
Prince Woronzoff,
:
20
"7
259
Singapore
Sundries
April
Cowes
Tea and Sundries Tea
...
1,013
Nina,.
21
96
99
Hongkong
February 26
1,014
Dulphin,
26
370
New Zealand
Ballast
March 5
Hongkong Amoy
Tea and Sundries Ballast
1,015
Talavera,
26
"
437
Liverpool
Sundries
April 26
London
Tea and Silk
1,530 5 0 5 166 4 3 3 3,543 9 4 8
1,016
Thetis,
26
460
"
New Zealand
Ballast
1,017
Ta-shing,
26
99
35
Ningpo
March 17 Foo-chow-foo
3 Ningpo
Sundries
Re-export
1,018
Cleopatra,.......
26
34
Ballast
99
"9
19
1,019
Audax,
...
27
150
99
Hongkong
1.020
Lord of the Isles,
1.021 | Lochnagar,
1,022 Shanghae (Str.),
1,023 | City of London,
Hope,
Melanie,
March
2
691
Adelaide
Sundries Ballast
February 28
Hongkong
Silk and Sundries
5
"
379
London
General
April 19
412
Hongkong
Ballast
March 8
285
99
Amoy
1,024
1,025
1,026
John Dugdale,
1,027
Paousan,
1.028
Menam,
1,029 | Wynaud,
1,030 | Julia,
1,031
Paou-tih-le,
Curried forward,
28
"
Ningpo
串嘴
136
Foo-chow-foo
8
407
Cardiff
Sundries Ballast Sundries Ballast
April 12
March 24 Loudon
Foo-chow-foo- Hongkong Amoy
Tea and Silk
Sundries
16 8 3 0 5,122 3 2 8
Silk and Sundries
Sundries
302 4 6 0
March
16
Ningpo
Re-export
31
Whampoa
Silk and Sundries
70 0 0 0
27
Foo-chow-foo
"
12
40
"
Ningpo
17
99
"
Ningpo
12
472
59
Sydney
19
12
546
Adelaide
49
94
12
510
Sydney
13
81
Ningpo
General Ballast
+4
April 30
March
Hongkong Liverpool 20 Ningpo
Sundries
Re-export Ballast
"
Tea and Silk Re-export
9 Whampoa
March 23 Amoy
9 London
Ballast Re-export Tea and Silk Ballast Sundries.
Tea and Silk
723 1 4 9 777 9 5 2 2,833 7 3 4 1,089 3 6 6
36 0 0 0
1,097 4 0 6
13,018 3 0 7 15,026 5 7 2 5,776 1 2 11,592 6 4 6 20,210 2 2 5 1,860 2 4 8 9,575 9 5 0 1,823 6 5 0 23,382 4 9 0 2,604 7 7 5 5,422 4 5 9 33,694 12 5 14,483 5 4 4 11,759 4 5 0 7,040 3 0
...
22,464 2 0 5
8,060 0 0.0 11,633 2 2 5 6,750 1 4 2 1,355 1 6 0 10,870 4 7 5 6,775 2 0 0 13,874 0 2 2 5,244 4 2 5 605 3 6 6
132 0 0 0 407 5 0 0 194 0 0 0 254 5 0 0 320 0 0 0 127 2 5 0 140 0 0 0 240 0 0 0 400 0 0 0 ⚫219 0 0 0 214 5 0 0 9600
336 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 225 0 0 0 609.5.0.0.
220 5 0 0 239 0 0 0 180 0 0 0 4000 3500 419 5 0 0
...
232 5 0 0 225 0 0 0 14.4 0 0
246 0 0 0 213 0 0 0 288 0 0 0 129 5 0 0 9600
***
218 5 0 0 230 0·0-0 3 7 0 0
15 0 0 0 305 5 0 0 189 5 0 0 .206 0 0 0 142 5 0 0 28 0 0 13 6 0 0 203 5 0 0 4000
711 2 5 9 19,797 3 6 8 8,228 4.0 5 13,272 8 0 7 15,346 5 7 2
891 1 0 0 11,105 6 2 3 11,832 6 4 6 20,852 7 2 7 2,636 9 1 5 10,468 1 7 3
3,101 3 2 2 23,718 4.9 0 2,619 7 7 5 5,647 4 5 9 --35,026 7 7 4 15,481 9 9 6 14,832 1 8 4 8,309 6 6 6
4000 39 5 0 0 22,883 7 0 5 1,097 4 0 6
207 9 7 9 10,648 7 1 4 9,732 5 5 0
8,238 0 0 0 21,389 8 4 3 7,012 5 8 2 1,369 5 6 0 11,116 4 7 5 6,988 2 0 0 14,162 0 2 2 6,904 4 3 0
781 3 9 9
14,473 7 4 8
602 4 2 2 37 0 0
***
1.222 3 8 6 16,590 1 7 5
5,326 8 2 8
719 9 6 0 576 0 1 9 28 0 0 1,259 7 3 0
253 9 0 0 4000
12,721 9 7 0
Taels m. c. &. 18 0 0 0
Taels m. c. c. 561 2 5 9 19,389 8 6 8 8,034 4 0 5
Taels m. c. c
Tacis m. c. C
{
*
721 4 4 0 322 6 0 0
38 97 9 9,702 2 7 4 9,245 4 5 0
169 0 0 0 225 0 0 0 164 5 0 0
...
178 0 0 0
9,524 1 1 8 37 8 9 0
10,711 3 0 0
372 4 2 2
:
1,190 5 5 6 16,284 6 7 5
15 0 0 0 513 9 6 0 131 0 5 1 1,176 1 3 0 50 4 0 0
...
15,622
...
564 4 2 0
11,902 5 5 0.
36,697 4 1 2
354,223 3 5 2
255 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 8,302.5 5 0
8 1 0 0 399,723 3 1 4
NO.
DENAME OF SHIP.
DUTIES.
KUTISHE SHIPPING
Continued.
ARRIVED.
· DEPARTED.
DATE OF ENTRY.
TONNAGE,
WHERE FROM
NATURE OF IMPORT || Date 07 Curak- CARGO.
'WHERE. SOUND..
*ANCE.
NATURE OF Export CARGO.
-ON IMPORTS.
* ON EXPORTA,
Tornage Durs.
TOTAL.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
Brought forward,
13,622
1,032 Ferozepore,
March 15
558
Hongkong
Sundries
April
17
1,033 Arion,
19
...
"
184 Singapore
"9
1,034
Alligator,
19
197
...
Hongkong
*
1,035
James Scott,
19
340
New Zealand
Ballast
March
April
1,036 | Skiddaw,
19
376
99
Liverpool
General
18
.
1,037❘ Mona,
27
21
Ningpo
1,038❘ Iona,
28
144
[Hongkong
Ballast
Sundries
28 March
30
99
1,039 Ta-shing,
28
35
99.
Ningpo
Ballast
April
1,042 Tiger,
...
1,043
Formosa,
1,040 Lady Mary Wood (Str.),
1,041 | Hope,
1,044 | Mona,
1,045 Li-shing-ta,
1,046
Chieftain,
April
2
296
Hongkong
Sundries
FR2-HRANN
London
28 Sydney
29
Tea and Silk
Tea
2,764 4 0 0
Hongkong
Halifax
Ballast
***
Tea
7,149 6 0 0
London
Tea and Silk
7,336 4 0 4
12,455 5 7 5
Ningpo
Hongkong
Ningpo
Re-export
Silk and Sundries
Ballast
49 9 5 3
7
28
...
...
Ningpo
Ballast
4
...
.:.
148
Hongkong
Sundries
28
་
Hongkong
Ningpo
Amoy
Silk
Ballast
Sundries
406
"
Singapore
May
29
Australia
21
Ningpo
Ballast
27
10
...
7
293 Sydney
...
1,047 Paousan,
11
1,053
Ashburton,
1,054 Chrysolite,
1,057
1,058
1,059 Africa,
1,060
1,061❘ Ellen,
1,062❘ Iona,
1,063
Gundreda,
1,064
Sarah Lucy,
1,065
Paousan,
1,066
See-chung,
1,067 Tai-hing,
...
1,068
Yen-lung,
1,069
1,070
Ben Avon,
1,071 Chusan,
...
1,072 | Australia,
1,073 Carib,
1,074 | Audax,
Hanee,
1,048 | Audax, 1,049❘ Nina,
· 1,050 Conrad,
...
1,051 Chusan (Str.),
1,052 | Mona,...
1,055 | New Margaret,
1,056 Betah,...
Lady Mary Wood (Str.), Hope,.
...
Pudsey Dawson,
...
:
...
:
:.
:
"
40❘ Ningpo
April
12
150 | Hongkong
94
13
96
Sundries
17
n
13
367 Honolulu
Bal ast
ท
17
n
529 flongkong
"
May
April
18
April 10 Ningpo
"
May 7 Cowes
17 Ningpo
14 Hongkong
་
London
19 Hongkong
Tea
ท
Re-export
Tea and Silk
Tea
Re-export
150 7 6 5
340 7 8 9
652 9 3
2,663 7 6 5
5,580 6 8 6
Silk and Sundries Ballast
656 2 0 0
8,131 3:5.0
18
:
99
21 Ningpo
་
་་
23-Ningpo
Silk and Sundries Ballast
3,259 9 9 7
19
589 Sydney
*
May
"
21
471
Liverpool
»
24
411
Canton
General
Sundries
*9*
16 London
Foochowfoo
Tea and Silk
14,643 3 4 1
Sundries
7,420 6 8 8
32 5 0 0
T
5
Hongkong
Ballast
213 4 5 9
:
27
177
Amoy
21
**
Amoy
Sundries
242 6 5 2
':
:
27
296
Hongkoug
Ballast
3
Hongkong
28
28
Ningpo
"9
་
2 Ningpo.
Silk and Sundries Ballast
172
2,249 3 8 6
7 7
Taels m. c. C 36,697 4 1 2 1,003 9 6 0 440 5 8 6
9264
Tacis m. c. c. 354,223 3 5 2 14.993 2 8 8
105 4.9 1 7,087 7 7 5
...
5,658 2 7 3
2,127 7 6 6
- Taels m. c. c. 8,802 5 5 0 279 0 0 0
92 0 0 0
2100
14 4 0 0
148 0 0 0
2800
14 8 0 0
203 0 0.0
2100
2700
146 5 0 0
400 0
Taels m c. c. 399,723 3 1 4 16,278 2 4 8 3,296 9 8 6
9 2 6 4
7,319 6 0 0 19,979 9 7 9
2100
2.728 1 1 8
5,879 4 5 1
28 0 0
461 0 8 0 7,943 7 0 8
2100
2700
5,804 7 7 3
4000 2.142 7 6 6 665 8 0 0 8,314 8 5 0 3,524 4 9 7
...
14.937 8 4 1 7,688 6 8 8 419 0 4 9
543 2 2 9
2,397 3 8 6 28 0 0
170 0 0 0
188 0 0 0
15 0 0 0
9 6 0.0
183 5 0 0
264 500
294 50.0
235 5 0 0
205 5 0 0
88 5 0 0
148 0 0 0
28.00
30
515
Amoy
May
761
New Zealand
Sundries
Ballast
16
3 0 0 0
257 5 0 0
-260 5 0 0
**
ท
"
11 Hongkong
"
225 Hongkong
Sundries
Silk and Sundries Ballast
1,074 8 1 4
330 5 0 0
1,455 3 1.4
220 8 6 3
112 5 0 0
"
144
Tea and Silk
48 2 4 0
3,107 2 5 0
14 4 0 0
...
"
>
"
"
450
18
Ballast
568 4 0 2
225 0 0 0
31
"
99
99
450
30
Amoy
Sundries
521 5 9 2
147 9 4 2
225 0 0 0
"
40
99
Ningpo
Ballast
"
Ningpo
Re-export
4 0 0 0
...
53 Hongkong
Sundries
18
99
Hongkong
Ballast
53 1 0 0
...
5 300
119
21
"
99
99
"
99
...70
17
104 5 2 8
47 2 5 0
...
11 9 0 0
7 0 0 0
333 3 6 3 3,169 8 9 0 793 4 0 2
894 5 3 4
4 0 0 0
58 4 0 0
116 4 2 8
54 2 5 0
99
99
"
"
Unicorn (Str.),
786
"
"
99
"9
14
Ningpo
Sundries
151 6.7 2
1,095 0 7 5
393 0 0 0
1,639 7 4 7
5
667
...
Bombay
Ballast
734 5 2 0
333 5 0 0
1,068 0 2 0
"
ກ
99
>
9
529
Hongkong
Ballast
12
Hongkong
Silk and Sundries
...
991 1 4 8
264 5 0 0
1,255 6 4 8
10
580
Sundries
26
Sundries
792 8 6 1
29 2 6 8
290 0 0 0
1,112 1 2 9
""
14
433
...
Liverpool
Ballast
25
Ballast
...
"
99
21
150
Hongkong
Sundries
22
Tea and Silk
91 0 1 6
3,138 7 8 5
"
1,075
1,076
Lochnagar,
1,077 John Dugdale,
1,078
23
190
June
12
Amoy
Sundries
313 0 5
15 0 0 0
95 0 0 0
3,244 8 0 1 408 0 5 1
23
...
879 Foo-chow-foo
2
"9
"9
Ningpo
Ballast
74 1 6 0
189 5 0 0
263 6 6 0
25
407
7
"
"
>>
Hongkong
Sundries
64 0 8 0
161 0 6 7
203 5 0 0
Melanie,
1,079 | Alligator,
1,080
1,081
Freak,...
1,082
Flavius,
1,083 | Paousan,
1,084
Frederick VII,
28
136
Canton
...
"
...
Lady Mary Wood (Str.),
28
"
197❘ Hongkong
Ballast
Sundries
26
"
Sydney
Tea
1,992 8 7 5
-13 6 0 0
428 6 4 7 2,006 4 7 5
2
Foochow foo
Ballast
23 3·16
98 5 0 0
"
29
296
19
Hongkong
Silk and Sundries
18 6 5 1
1,336 2 4 8
148 0 0 0
99
31.
"
245 | Sydney
31
"
296
31
་
June
/131
1,085 Spray of the Ocean,
>
40
908 Singapore
Hongkong
Ningpo
Whampoa
Ballast
Sundries
Ballast
Sundries
25
Sydney
Tea
3,906 9 7 5
122 5 0 0
16
Hongkong
Sundries
323 3 7 0
267 0 2.7
148 0 0:0
"
39
"
Ningpo
Whampoa
Re-exports
...
Sundries
""
September 8 Liverpool
Tea and Silk
Carried forward,.
31,068
574 1 6 8 2,020 3 8 9
61,965-38.4
451 4 8 7 18,161 0 5 0
479,159 6 3 3
4 0 0 0
13 1 0 0
121 8 1 6
1,502 8 9 9 4,029 4 7 5 738.3 9
4 0
454 0 0 0
1,038 7
20,635 4
15,548
556,673 167
3
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No.
NAME OF SHIP.
Jaiquo
No. 1-RETURN OF BRITISH SHIPPING, &c.,—Continued.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED.
DATE OF ENTRY.
TONNAGE.
WHERE FROM.
NATURE OF IMPORT CARGO.
DATE OF CLEAR- ANCE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF EXPORT CARGO.
ON IMPORTS.
ON EXPORTS.
DUTIES.
TONNAGE DUES.
TOTAL
Brought forward,
31,068
1,086
Enterprize,
1,087 Sarah Lucy,
1,088❘ Nina,
...
1,089 Shanghae (Str.),
June
"
*
1,090
Paou Shun
"
1,091
Enterprize,
1,092 Geelong,
1,093
Ta-shing,
1,094 Menam,
1,095
Enterprize,
1,096
Audax,
1,097
Hamilton,...
...
1,098 Ta-shing,
1,099
Rebecca,
1,100
Walton,
1,101 Thetis,
1,102
Paousan,
*
:
12
13
"
16
"9
18
"
...
26
"
26
"
26
"
29
29
"
...
咨
July
1,107 Ta-shing,
1,108
1,109 Mirage,
1,110
Cleopatra,
1,111 Challenger,
1,112❘ Aden,
1,113 Paousan, 1,114 | Ta-shun,
1,115
Dolphin,
1,103 Lady Mary Wood (Str.),...
1,104
1,105
1,106
Frances,
Prima Donna,
Countess of Winton,
...
Invincible,
"
"
"
45078Q2*--**22222++ 43
80
450
Ningpo Hongkong
96
Ballast Sundries
June
4❘ Ningpo
September29 Amoy
June
"
9 Hongkong
412
28
"
271
"
"
27 Ningpo
80❘ Ningpo
Ballast
11
"
"
392
London
General
Angust
8
35
Ningpo
Ballast
June
18
Amoy Ningpo
472 Whampoa
Sundries
July
3
"
80 Ningpo.
Ballast
June
25
150
Hongkong
27
438
Sundries
99
August
17
Hongkong Ningpo
35 Ningpo
June
28
99
189 Singapore
262 | Liverpool
"9
Straits produce General
460
Foo-chow-foo
Sundries
40 Ningpo
November 6 July October July
Tea
14
"
99
296 Hongkong
303
Ningpo
Sundries
136
Foo-chow
362
Singapore
28
Ningpo Foo-chow
Ballast
Sundries
35
...
"
Ningpo
9
40
718
Hongkong
11
832
"
Hartlepool
12
34
...
...
"
Ningpo
General Sundries
October September] 4
Ningpo London
Rattans
Tea and Silk
**
July
14
14
176
...
"
Hongkong
99
August
23
Ningpo Australia
14
339
"
Liverpool
16
...
40 Ningpo
General Sundries
July
13
Liverpool
"
21
"
Ningpo
17
30
21
5
"
17
Я
370 Amoy
August
28
1,116
Challenger,
...
1,117
Assyrian,
1,118
Spirit of the Age,
1,119
Gem,
1,120
Omar Pasha,
1,121
Iona,
21
698
London
General
13
Australia London
and Silk Sundries Re-export Tea
and Silk
94
99
21
555
39
"
"
99
21
736
"
"
23
29
"
23
1,125
"
Ningpo Hongkong
"
Sundries
Ballast
23
144
19
"
1,122 | Corsair,
1,123 New Margaret,
23
127
25
411
...
"
1,124 Paon Sbun,
1,125 | Merse,
1,126 Masdeu,
1,127 Crishna,
25
273
...
"
25
690
Whampoa Hongkong Ningpo London
99
* 3 3
"
Ballast Sundries
4
"
October 22 London
...
...
30
...
236❘ Hongkong
"
30
272
"
...
***
19
1,128 | Lady Mary Wood (Str.),
1,129 Ta-shing,...
30
296
August
35
1,130
Frederick VII
3,131
Audax,
...
131
...
"
Ningpo Hongkong
Ballast Sundries
August 11 September19 August
Whampoa Hongkong
Tea and Silk Sundries
ดา
2
9
"9
Ningpo
Sundries
13
Coast
Ballast
99
"
150
"
"
"
9 Hongkong
Sundries
1,132 Nimrod,
234 Bombay
"
+9
7❘ Ningpo
Ballast
1,133
Monarch.
1,134 Nina,
1,135
Erin,
1,136
Paousan,
1,137
Ta-shun,
1,138
Wave,
Curried forward...................
333
"
Singapore
September 4
Sundries
39
69 Hongkong
99
"
7
532
9
.99
"
"
99
99
"
10
49
Ningpo
99
99
16 Ningpo
11
30
15
Re-export Ballast
99
"
"9
11
50
15
"
"9
M
19
45,909
99
w
Adelaide Liverpool
London
7 Ningpo 7 Hongkong Singapore
23
September29 August 13
1 Ningpo London Hongkong
September 8 25 July August 21
28 Ningpo
August 16 Hongkong
Re-exports Sundries
99
Silk and Sundries Ballast
Re-export Ballast Re-exports Ballast Re-exports Tea Sundries Re-exports
Sundries Silk
"
Ballast Tea
Tea and Silk
Silk and Sundries Sundries Ballast
Silk and Sundries
Taels m. c. c. 61,965 3 8 4
960 61 6 13 7 4 9 33 9 0 0 3,533 1 6 8
459 5 3 5
...
176 8 4 0 2520 252 6 0 8 3,294 7 4 0 117 3 0 0
7 200 6949
166 3 9 9 1,077 0 0 0 521 61 6
...
829 3 2 6 3,465 2 2 0 373 84 0 0 0 7,152 6 0 2 38 4 7 6 63 2 5 0 739 6 2 0 7,778 5 2 4 5,456 7 7 2 9,413 & 2 0
2160 88 8 7 5 200 0 0 0
....
53 0 3 5
...
1 8 0 0 14 6 5 0 252 9 3 6 158 0 0 0 307 9 0 8
Re-export
7 4 8 8 7 0 0 24 1 4 0 109,301 7 3 9
Taels m. c. c. 479,159 6 3 3
314 0 2 7 483 0 2 0 4,425 7 8 0
255 6 2 5 13 1 0 0 2,620 3 5 0 5,251 3 4 5 12,539 0 3 0 1 2 96 2,219 9 4 0 325 8 3 2
33,183 0 5 6 26,455 4 1 0
3,336 2 7 5 7 5 8,434 3 4 7 7 7,326 6 0 0 28,748 4 3 5 22,346 8 0 0 26,204 5 0 0
38.499 1 3 7 1,243 6 6 8 279 0 6 2
...
8 2 2 5 3,093 6 0 1
Tacle m. c. c. 15,548 1 5 0
8 0 0 0
9 6 0 0 206 0 0 0 135 5 0 0 8000
-196 0 0 0 3 5 0 0 236 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 219 0 0 0 3 59 6 94 5 0 0 131 0 0 0 230 0 0 0 4000
•
148 0 0 0 151 5.0.0 13 6 0 0 181 0 0 0 3500 35.9 0 0 416 0 0 0 3400 88 0 0 0 169 5 0 0
40
0
3
0 0
185 0 0 0
349 0 0 0
277 5 0 0 368 0 0 0 29.00
562 5 0 0 14 4 0 0 12 7 0 0 205 5 0 0
118 0 0 0 136 0 0 0 148 0 0 0
3 5 0 0
13 1 0 0 15 0 0 0 117 0 0 0 169 0 0 0 9 6 0 0 266 0 0 0
4000 3000 5000
Tacls m. aa 556,673 167
8000 314 0 2 7 1,453 2 3 6 4,645 5 2 9 169 4 0 0 8000 3,729 1 6 8 3500
695 5 3 5 8000
270 6 2 5 408 94 0 6020
2.967 4 5 8 8,677 0 8 5 12,886 3 3 0
12 4 9 6 2,374 8 8 9 643-7. 3.1. 1,090 6 0 0
817 3 0 3 3500 34,371 3 8 2 30,336 6 3 0
7 1 3 4 3,508 2 7 6 15,756 1 7 7
45 9 5 3
66 2 5 0
8,251 2 2 0
36.875 9 59 28,081 0 7 2 35,986 0 2 0
5060
39,150 5 1 2 1,458 0 6 8
291 7 5 2 258 5 3 5
...
26,243 7 2 5 1,537 3 6 2
634 7 7 0
5,611 93 9
13 5 2 5 27 7 5 0
3,361 5 8 7 275 0 0 0 559 5 5 6 397 3 2 5
1,090 } 9 9
11 4 8 8
14 7 0 0
29 1 4 0
260 2 197 6 1 9
25,898 7 2 5 1,179 1 6 2 301 15 1 5,463 9 39
345 0 0 0
106 6 6 0
82 6 4 8 281 0 6 5 824 1 9 9
740,916 0 6 5
21,925 95 0
872,144 5 5
NAME OF SRIZ.
Fa No. 1
ARRIVED.
-Returs oF BRITISH SHIPPING, &c.—Continued.
DEPARTED.
ཟེ
DATE of Entry,
TONNAGE.
WHERE FROM.
“NATURE OF INFORTU L'AROU.
DATE OF CLEAR- ANCE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF Export CARGO.
CON IMPORTS.
DUTIES.
ON EXPORTS.
TONNAGE DURS.
TOTAL,
The Hongkong · Government Gazette.
Brought forward,
45,909
1,1
1,166
Ann,
1,167
Spec,
1,168❘ Gem,
1,169 | Arrow,
1,170
Pousan,
1,171
Duck,
1,172
Tashing,
1.173
Emma,
· 1,174
Cambalu,
1,139
Gem,
1,140 Vivid,
3,141
Paoutseuen,
1,142
Enterprize,
1,143
Betah,
1,144
Eliza Ann,
1,145
Aracan,
1,146
Carib,
1,147. Adventure,
1,148 | Enterprize,
1,149 | Vivid,
...
1,150
Countess of Winton,
1,151
Black River Packet,
...
1,152
Puousan,
..
1,153
Yarra,
1,154
Ellen,
1,155 | Adelaide,
1,156
Prima Donna,
1,157 Tashing,
1,158 | Maggie,
...
1,159
Erin,
1,160
1,161
Collingsburgh,
John Matthie,
1,162 Antoinette,
1,163 | Joseph Soames,
∙1,164
Melbourne,
Chinchew,
August 11
29
Ningpo
Sundries
August 17
Ningpo
Re-export
13
70
16
"
"
13
48
17
"
"
"
13
80
16
19
"
17
177
Hongkong
"
Sep.
13
Australia
17
216
Amoy
27
"9
9
Amoy
Tea
Sundries
121 1 2 7
17
865
"
Liverpool
General
October 25
Liverpool
Tea and Silk
8,044 2 1 0
21,330 5 2 5
18
433
Hongkong
Sundries
13
Foo-chow-foo
Cotton
99
22
51
"
Ningpo
80
"
27
7.0
Ballast
Sundries
Sep.
August 25
3
Ningpo
Re-export
41 4 1 2
4 9 0 0
91 4 4 0
Ballast
99
30
"
"
99
❤
Re-export
28
362
Foochow
October 16
London
"
29
265
"
Anioy
"
Sep.
13
Ningpo
Tea and Silk
Sundries
12,968 5 5 0
30
40.
Ningpo
12
.
ກ
30
521
Australia
...
»
31
225
"
Hongkong
Ballast
Sundries
.1
Manila
29
Whampoa
Ballast
Sundries
...
31
285
:..
:
Amoy
29
Amoy
September 1
136
Fooch ow
Hongkong
442 1 5 5
75 2 2 6
420 0 0 0
400 5 2 7
296 7 18
-6-6 2 0
3
:
:
99
35 Ningpo
n
Ningpo
Re-export
5 4 0
335 London
General
>>
5
"
532 Hongkong
Sundries
October
Sept.
Foo-chow-foo
l'allest
7
Hongkong
Silk and Sundries
24 4 0 0
6,735 8 5 6
7
474 Foochow
28
Foo-chow-foo
"
Re-export
54 0 0 0
7
600 Adelaide
219
Hongkong
Ballast
Sundries
17
Ningpo
Ballast
*10
774 Foochow
October 2❘ Hongkong
20 Foo-chow-foo
Sundries
374 1 9 1
Ballast
99 0 0 0
10
495
London
Coal
November 5
Glasgow
:
10
765 Amoy
Sundries
October 27
Amoy
Tea
Sundries
199 9 8 0
----11,575 5 2.
13
169
...
Hongkong
Nov. 16
206 8 3 5
41 2 4 5
321 0 8 8
429 7 7 6
17
105 Ningpo
17
29
Ballast
Sundries
Sep.
18
Ningpo
20
99
"
"9
99
18
"
212❘ Hongkong
28
"
Amoy
20
40 Ningpo
26
39
Ningpo
Cotton
Sundries
Re-export
150 2 8 8
422 5 4 8
57 24
Taels m. c. c. 109,301 7 3 9 5 4 0 0
14 4 0 0
3 9 6 0
1 4
303 8 9
57 9 2 8
11 6 8 5
72 0 0 0
112 6 3 6
9420
Taels m. c. c. 740,916 8 6 5
...
...
2,971 3 2
...
...
2 7 9 0
5 8 6 8
Taels m. c. c. 21,925 9 5 0 2900
7 0 0 0
4800
8 0 0 0
7 0 0 0
13 6.0 0
3500
109 5 0
387 0 0 0
247 5 0 0
Taels m. c. c. 872,144 5 5 4 #300
21 4 0 0
87 G
-9 4 4
3,363 7 2 3 287 0 5 5 29,807 2 3 5 349 3 5 2
10 0 0 0
18 6 8 5
13,221 5 5 0 247 9 2 6
19 2 8 8
...
955 1 8 2
514 4 4 4
440 2 2 0
8900
167 5 0.0
7,026 2 5 6 291 0 0 0
683 6 7 1
486 0 0 0
11,823 0 2 5
910 4 2
555 5 2 1
10 5 0 0
88 5 0 0
108 0 0 0
432 5 0 0
216 5 0 0
5 1 0 0
181 0 0 0
132 5 0 0
4 0·00
112 5 0 0
142 5 0 0
167 5 0 0
-266 0 0 0
237 0 0 0
382 5 0 0
84 5 0 0
10 5 0 0
29 0 0
153 1 8 8
21
"
145 Whampoa
October 12
"
Hongkong
24
"
35 Ningpo
>>
:
24
110
"
"
24
536
"
Hongkong
General
Sep. 27 Ningpo October
Nov. 10
Re-export
Ballast
19
Liverpool
Tea
1,175 Hamilla Mitchell, 1,176 | Lady Mary Wood,
26
540
99
26
296
"
London
Hongkong
17
99
Sundries
1,177
Nina,
1,178
Pet,
1,179
Banner,
1,180
Erin,
1,181
Paoushun,
1,182 | Mastiff,
1,183 Tashing,
1,184 | Gem,
1,185 Paousan,
26
.....96
"
"
"
26
370
...
October
133
...
Amoy
Hongkong
October
Sep.
October 13
29
London
Hongkong
Ningpo
Tea and Silk
Silk and Sundries
Pallast.
Sundries
"
15
Foo-chow-foo
Cotton
"
"
8
832
11
"
""
"9
Hongkong
271
Ningpo
Ballast
15
"
Ningpo
9
148
11
35
"
Woosung
Ningpo,
Nov.
Sundries
October 16
Whampoa
Ningpo
Silk
Ballast
Sundries
Ballast
38 8 4 8
5 4 0 0
8 28 0
6,102 9 1 2 6,253 5 4 8 38 4 1 0
107 0 5 2
330 7 9 0
4 3 8 5
28 7 0 5
111 6 0
6 4 8 0
14 5 0 0
106 0 0 0
553 8 7 6
3 500
12,531 8 7 5 21,290 9 2 5. 6,891 5 2 6
268 0 0 0
270 0 0 0
148 0 0 0
4 0 0 0
640 1 4 8
16 2 0 4
607-224
8900
8 2 8 0 18,902 7 8 7
9600
27,814 4 7 3 7,069 9 36 116 6 5 2
...
43 7 4 0
105 8 4 0
4,015 5 6 0
185 0 0 0
13 3 0 0
266 0 0 0
559 53 0
123 5 2 5
4,310 2 6 5
1,034 7 0 9
11
29
18
3 6 0 0
9 2 1 2
39
?
"
99
"
11
40
38
1,186 | Adventure,
1,187
Cresswell,
1,188 Saghalien,
1,189 Celestial,
1,190 | Leichardt,
$1,191 Sir Ralph Abercromby,
1,192 | New Era,
Carried forward,................
:
:
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:
:
:
»
99
"9
39
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61
20
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99
13
9674
New Zealand
Coal
:16
377
Singapore
Sundries
15
15
15
"
16
110 10 10 10
494
Nov. 17 London December 4
29
"
"
589
99
800 | Hartlepool 820.
Coal
New Zealand
Sundries
Nov.
December
Nov.
n
Singapore
22 Liverpool
London
"
Sundries
"
Tea and Silk
"
Sundries
3 6 0 0
9 7 2:0
20 8 8
...
Ten and Silk
12.9 6 0
694 1 8 8
4,289 0 7 4
4 3·9-2
16,118 15-0 18,090 9 2 5 2,154 4 2 2 15,229 6-7 5
-5 1:0 0
287 0 0 0
188 5 0 0
247 0 0 0
14 8 0 0
3500
29 0 0
4 0 0 0
1,049 5 0 9
71 0 0
12 1 1 2
17 3 2 0
11 5 8
16,403 15.0 8,292 3 8 5 -3,095 6 1 0
294 5·0 0
19,813 2 4 9
99
20.970 8 5 0 19,082 0 5 0
·400 0 0 0.
#410 0 0 0
"
61,667
138,231 0 9 2
926,001 5 19
28,975.3.2 6
21,370 8 5 0 19,492 0 5 0
1,093,287 9 3 7
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
ARRIVED.
No. 1.-RETURN OF BRITISH SHIPPING, &c.,—Continued.
DEPARTED.
No.
NAME OF SHIP.
DATE OF ENTRY.
TONNAGE.
WHERE FROM
NATURE OF IMPORT CARGO.
DATE OF CLEAR- ANCE.
WHERE BOUND.
NATURE OF Export CARGO.
ON IMPORTS.
ON EXPORTE.
DUTIES.
TONNAGE DUES.
TOTAL..
1,193
Rock City, 1,194 Loodianah,
***
1,195
Tiger,
1,196 Geelong,
1,197
Emma,
1,198
Paoushun,...
1,199
Adventure,
1,200
Erin,
1,201
Hope,
1,202
Gem,
1,203
Africa,...
1,204
Menzies,
...
...
1,205
Aerolite,
1,206
New Margaret,
...
1,207
Forerunner,
...
...
1,208
Ta-shing,
...
1,209
Adventure,
1,210
Paoushun,...
1,211
Prima Donna,.......
"
સ
"
1,212
Lady Mary Wood (Str.,).......
12
296
99
-99
"
1,213
Alligator,
14
197
"
...
...
"
1,214
Duke of Portland,...
17
533
New Zealand
"
1,215
Tashing,
19
35
Ningpo
Ballast Sundries
Dec. Nov.
29
Amoy
20 Ningpo
...
"
1,216 Unicorn (Str.,)
21
373
Amoy
Dec.
7
"
Amoy
Brought forward,
61,667
}
October 17
598
***
18
744
"
New Zealand Hongkong
Coals
Oct.
Ballast
Dec.
5
26
146
Sundries
Oct.
*
"
26
392
Amoy
Nov.
$
99
27
110
Ningpo
Oct.
...
39
27
271
"
30
51
Ballast Sundries
Nov.
2232
26
24 Hongkong London Hongkong
Sundries Tea and Silk Ballast
27
Amoy
30
Ningpo
13
"
"9
...
29
30
532❘ Hongkong
7
"
99
31
28 Ningpo
Ballast
"
Hongkong Ningpo
"
Re-export Ballast
31
29
"
...
"
31
515 Hongkong
Sundries
In Port
"
31
448❘ Amoy
Dec.
22
November 1
911
Melbourne
Ballast
7
Liverpool London
Tea and Silk
751 2 4 8
"
411
Amoy
Sundries
17
Bristol
131
Nov.
99
21 Amoy
Tea Ballast
35 Ningpo
99
10❘ Ningpo
659 7 7 5 244 2 5 8 5 4.0 0
99
99
51
Ballast
14
"
40
Sundries
16
"
"
136 Hongkong
17
Sundries
Re-export
Ballast
Sundries
Silk and Sundries
Taxis M. C. C. 138,231 0 9 2
-
494 2 7 3 56 25 11 1 6 0 123 1 0
Foochowfoo
16 Hongkong
29 Whampoa
Re-exports Sundries Ballast
Silk Sundries
"
3 6 0
2,007..6 8 6
Taels m. c. c. 926,081 5 19 715 4 3 6 18,209 0 0 0 196 3 7 6 284 4 7 0
1 3 9 7 6,502 7 7 4
11,473 0 0 0 27,153 2 9.5 9,182 8 2 5
...
3096 4,390 2 5 2 91 1 3 6 927 6 4 5
1 6 0 0 217 9 9 4
Ballast Sundries
3 6 0 0
180 2 4 7
142 5 6 0
...
Taels m. c. c.
28,975 3 2 6 299 0 0 0 372 0 0 0 14 6 0 0 196 0 0 0 11 0 0 0
5 1 0 0 266 0 0 0 2800
...
224 0 0 0 455 5 0 0 205 5 0 0 J3 1 0 0 350 0 5 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 13 6 0 0 148 0 0 0 98 5 0 0 266 5 0 0 3500 186 5 0
Taels m. Ca 1,093,287 9 3 7
1,014 4 3 6 18,581 0 0 0 210 9 7 6 974 7 4 3 16 6 2 5
17 6 5 7 6,891 8 7 8
2800
12,448 2 4 8 27,608 7 9 5 10,048 1 0 0 257 3 5 8 8900 5 1 0 0 7.4-5-6 2,021 2 8 6 4,539 8 5 2 407 6 3 0 594 1 4 5
7 1 0 0 509 3 0 7
+
"
1,217
Kate Carnie,
22
549
Singapore
In Port
M
1,218
Startled Fawn,
22
99
1,329
Sydney
1,219 Singapore,
1,220❘ Planet,
1,221 Corsair,
1,222
Erin,...
1,223 | Adventure,
1,224 Paonsan,
1,225 Tashing,...
23
715
Singapore
Coals Sundries
90
"
***
"
26
421
"
Hongkong
*
30
127
Dec.
18
99
...
92
...
December 1
532
"9
Australia Hongkong
Tea
Silk
69 1 6 8 30 8 9 1
1,833 0 7 5 6,728 6 6 6
4
51
...
*
Ningpo
"9
"
Ningpo
4
40.
8
...
*
99
"
4
35
"
❤
"
...
"
Paousan,
...
Banshee,
...
1,226
Chusan,
...
1,227
Earl of Hardwick,
1,228
Freak,
1,229
Sarah Armitage,...
1,230 Ellen,
1,231
1,232
1,233 Gem,
1,234
Merchantman,
1,235
Tinto,..
...
1,236
Sarah Lucy,...
1,237
Melanie,...
1,238
1,239
Nina,
1,240
1,241
Pet,
1,242
Japan,
62
13
"
"
"
"
10
247
...
29
Hongkong
"
"9
28
Whampoa
Re-export Sundries Ballast Re-export Sundries
11
245
Sydney
"In Port
"
15
165
Canton
Dec.
27
Whampoa
Tea and Silk
1 0 8 0 5 7 6 0 3600 4 3 2 0 485 7 1 3 275 1 0 1
7 20
1,294 7 9 7 3,069 7 2 7
82 5 0 0
12 7 0 0 266 0 0 0
5 1 0 0 4000 3 5 0 0
6 200
123 5 0 0
1,914 7,025 5 5 7
6 1 8 0 10 4 8 0 7 1 0 0
10 5 2 0 1,904 0 1 0 3,427 3 2 8
15
"
225❘ Hongkong
"
Lady Mary Wood (Str.,) Salacia,
...
...
17
296
In Port
1
"
46
19
17
475
London
General
99
19
29
...
99
Ningpo
Sundries
Dec.
21 Ningpo
Re-export
:..
290.0
29.0
21
...
"
1,018 Sydney
Ballast
In Port
22
480 Liverpool
General
"
22
450
Amoy
Sundries
"
99
24
136
...
Sydney
"
24
40
"
Ningpo
Dec.
24
96
"
Hongkong
"
99
22
20
27
Ningpo Foochowfoo
Sundries Ballast
900
16 5 2 4
251 2 2 0
4000 9600
21 4 2 4 260 8 2 0
26
465
Amoy
In Port
...
"
26
277
Melbourne
Ballast
"
99
27
50 Ningpo
Sundries
99
Total Tons,
...
:
...
77,235 Entered
144,065 1 7 5 1,017,698 2 9 0
32,289 1 2 6 1,194,052 5 9 1
75,171 Cleared
D. B. ROBERTSON,-II. B. M.'s Consul for Shanghae.
*panujuɔɔ—"ɔ8 'ƉNiddis ISILIYE 40 ' N
PORT OF SHANGHAE.
ABSTRACT OF RETURN No 1.
No. 2.-Exhibiting the MOVEMENTS of BRITISH SHIPPING, Arrived and Departed during the Year 1855.
DEPARTED.
ARRIVED.
NO. OF VESSELS.
TOTAL TONNAGE.
No. of VESSELS
TOTAL TONNAGE.
COUNTRIES WHENCE
ARRIVED.
COUNTRIES FOR WHICH DEPARTED
with
Cargoes.
--in Bal-
last.
with
Total.
in Ballast.
Total.
Cargoes.
with
Cargoes.
in Bal-
last.
Total.
with
Cargoes.
in Ballast.
Total.
Great Britain,...
19
-24
9,777
2,491
12,268 Great Britain,
Colonies,
...
26
31
2,040
14,868
16,908 | Colonies, ...
54
12
54
...
30,598
30,593
12
2,735
2,735
...
...
Hongkong and 5 Ports of China,
...
...
India and Straits of Singapore,
of}
141
42
183
34,998
6,554
41,552
...
Hongkong and China, 5 Ports,
126
54
180
27,876
12,289
40,165TM
...
15
15
6,507
***
6,507 Singapore.
2
2
797
- 797
...
...
...
Manila,
1
1
521
521
...
...
...
180
Tonnage in 1854,
...
...
Increase in 1855,
...
...
...
...
73
253
53,322
23,913
77,235
195
'54
249
62,882
12,289
75,171
...
...
27,846
18,681
46,527
Tonnage in 1854,
40,149
3,538
43,687
...
...
25,476
5,232
30,708
Increase in 1855,
***
***
...
...
22,733
8,751
31,481
D. B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No. 3.—RETURns of British TRADE at the PORT of SHANGHAE, during the year 1855.
IMPORTS.
QUANTITIES.
No. IN TARIFF.
DENOMINAtion of Goons.
British Manufactures and Staple Articles :
Manufactures of Cotton:
13
Long Cloth, Grey
do. White,...
Dyed Cottons
Pieces.
667,785
84,677
26,598
"
Fancy do
Velveteens
Cambrics
121,738
99
3,500
"
450
..
"
Velvets
4,975
39
Chintzes
4,798
""
Handkerchiefs...
199,000
Fustians
150
»
47
Woollen Manufactures :
Long Ells,
Pieces.
12,250
Camlets,
3,073
...
99
Blankets,
250
"
Spanish Stripes,
...
10,590
Lastings,
700
وو
Miscellaneous Articles, Raw and Manu-
factured:
29
Iron ..
Lead,
Red Lead,
Copperware,
22
Glass Window Cases,
Glassware,
...
...
...
lbs..
●
2,093,300 1,771,200
"
24,000 53,333
...
Cases.
600
200
و,
Coals,...
...
19
Flints,
Quicksilver,
...
Tons.
15,500
...
...
...
lbs.
116,660
***
...
...
16,606
"
Products of India and other countries :
Alum
Aniseed
Betelnut
lbs.
116,667
...
...
148,666
67,000
386,500
18
"
20
21
24
Fans,...
30 4D
17
** A*
Biche de Mer
Birdnests,...
"
Cassia,
21
Cloves,
feathers,
buds,
...
Elephants' teeth,
Fish maws,
skins,
...
Gum and Glue,
..
...
Gambier,
Ginseng,
25
Horns,
...
...
Ivory, Hides,
...
...
គន
28
Mace,...
32
Lichees, (fruit)
Pepper,...
...
Paper, (Chinese)
Preserves,
Value. lbs.
37,340
...
27 000
1,670
"
"
12,000
Value.
lbs.
12,700
""
33,500
"9
51,460
...
"
13,400
99
80,000
No.
4,500,000
***
Value.
lbs.
Value.
lbs. Value.
lbs.
2,670 276,000
882,000
...
53,000
Prussian Blue,
Value.
Indigo,
lbs.
33
Putchuck,...
226,000
38,600
37
Saltpetre,
Value.
...
Seaweed,
39
42
28
34
156,000
"
lbs.
53,600
བབ
ガラ
26,500 31,660
Cases.
lbs.
"
Value.
170 26,550 26,600,000
806,460
Shark fins, Shrimps, Soap,
...
...
...
...
...
Silk Ribbons,
Sticlack,
Sugar,
...
...
...
Sugar Candy,
Rattans,
Sandalwood,
Sapan,
...
Laka,....
Cedar,
...
...
...
Woods:
Value.
...
...
Mangrove Bark,
Singapore planks,
Beams and Timbers,
...
...
...
***
...
"
Sundries,
D
...
Equal at Exchange 6/5 of to
Compared with 1854, estimated at...
Exhibits Increase in 1855
::
:
COUNTRIES WHENCE IM ESTIMATED VALUE IN DOLLARS.
TOTALA.
PORTRD
and via CANTON and HONGKONG.
· Principally from GREAT BRITAIN direct,
Principally from PENANG, SINGAPORE, and the
FIVE PORTS of CHINA.
1,160,500
148,187
79,600
304,295
9,170
650
23,000
7,000
14,000
750
1,747,152
78,000
40,000
590
150.000
6,900
275,490
47,100
75,000
1,950
4,000
2,600
1,900
200,000
4,000
2,100
338,650
4,415
8,800
1,150
17,300
14,800
2,500
2,550
150
8,000
10,000
1,750
1,200
1,458
4,500
1,600
17,000
160
600
750
8,000
900
40,920
2,400
2,665
1,600
34,000
2,320
9,230
1,560
202,278
2,370
1,900
1,800
8,500
1,000
600,000
30,255
45,000
50,000
25,500
350
14,500
650
17,500
35,000
834,325 100,000
3,497,895
::
::
£1,122,241 6 3 368,674 0 0
£ 753,567 6 3
D. B. ROBERTSON, Consul.
1
11
}
90
30
NO IN TARIFF.
The Hougkong Government Gazette.
No. 4.-Returns of BRITISH TRADE at the Port of SHANGHAE, during the year 1855.
DENOMINATION or Goods.
EXPORTS.
QUANTITIES.
TO WHAT COUNTRIES and PlaceS EXPORTED.
Estimated VAĻUE IN DOLLARS.
...
13
China Root,
14
Chinaware,
Cotton,
Alum,*...
value,
Singapore and China 5 Ports,
4.060
:
19
99
2,000
10,500
...
49
54
lbs.
Medicines,
Oil Cake, Wax,
Nankeens,
...
...
...
...
...
2,000,000
128,000
value,
"
39
30,000
pieces,
260,000
99
89,000
...
...
...
value,
15,000
99
54
Tea,
99
Coarse.
Piece Goods,
88
48
Silk, Raw,
...
...
"
...
pieces,
900,000
Great Britain,
200,000
bales,
53,807
11,200,000
11
1,010
lbs.
106,600
45,500 150,000
"
...
"
47,158,647
3,612,687 381,312
Australia, Halifax,
"
lbs.
51,152,646
Miscellaneous Articles,
...
7,939,763 150,000
Equal at exchange of 6/5 to ... Compared with 1854, as estimated
Exhibits Increase in 1855 of
...
19.963.763
£6,405,040.12.7
99
3,656,921,00,0
19
2,748,119.12.7
D. B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
No. 5. RETURN of FOREIGN-SHIPPING at the PORT of SHANGHAE, from the 1st January to 31st December, 1855.
ENTERED.
CLBARED.
SHIPS.
TONS ·
SHIPS.
TONS.
British, American, Bremen, Danish, French, Spanish,
Hamburgh,
253
...
...
...
...
...
··
77,235
249
75,171
93.
52,480
96
...
...
...
56,792
4
1,072
...
...
••
...
...
...
...
...
•
1,298
13
2,956
16
...
...
...
...
3,403
...
...
...
***
...
1,017
1,017
2,280
**
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
2,280
17
...
...
...
...
...
4,601
17
4,601
Dutch,...
14
...
...
...
...
6,446
15
7,058
Peruvian,
...
...
...
...
...
***
....
...
1,649
1,649
Portuguese,
1,386.
1,646
....
--
+
... ་་
Siamese,
1,345
3
•
795
...
...
....
Swedish,
...
...
•
...
...
11
...
...
1,481
11
1,481
Total,
434
153,948
437
157,191
D. B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
No. 6.—STATEMENT showing the amount of DUES and DUTIES paid by Foreign Shipping at the PORT of SHANGHAE,
during the Year 1855.
FLAG.
DUTIES.
British American, Bremen, Danish,
...
***
***
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
***
****
..
2,182.7.2.2
...
..
***
... ...
2,965.8.8.8
1
French,
...
...
862.3.59
IMPORTS.
Taels, m.c.c. 144,065.1.7.5.|..
30,491.8.8.5
EXPORTS.
Taels, m.o.c. 1,017,698.2.9.0 ·| 857,463.9.4.0
TONNAGE DUES.
Taels m.c.c. 32,289.1.2.6 25,800.3.0.0 520.5.0.0 1,399.1.0.0
TOTAL.
Tails m.c.c.
1,194,052.5.9.1
27,871.0.7.0.
913,756.1.2.5
30,574.2.9.2.
15,000,4.0.5
19,365.3.9.3
19,261,2.2.6
497.3.0.0
10,620.8.8.5
Spanish,...
•
...
...
2,823.9.4.1
3,615.9.5.7
1,027.9.0.0
7,467.7.9.8
Hamburgh,
***
...
4,218.5.8.3
44,541,8.1.4
1,690.5.0.0
51,450,8.9.7
Dutch,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
3,583.0.5.4
20,927.7.8.3
3,534.0.0.0
28,034.8.3.7
Peruvian,
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Portuguese,
...
...
...
...
...
...
Siamese, Sweedish,
***
***
***
***
...
2,629.5.0.2
956.2.5.6 1,660.7.1.8
378.1.0.0
728.0.0.0
3,935.6.0.2
502.5.6.6
742.2.0.0
2,201.0.2.2
434.2.2.9
162.0.0.0
2,256.9.4.7
***
...
...
Total,
1,823.8.7.0
199,263.9.5.3
4,701.4.8.4
642.5.0.0
7,167.8.5.4
2,002,596.8.6.4
69,023.4.2.6
2,270,884.2.4.3
.D.B. ROBERTSON,
? Consuly
No. 7.—Return of the Export of TEA from the PORT OF SHANGHAE, during the Year 1855.
-25
British
395
To England,
Australia, Halifax,"
3
United States, Hamburgb...
...
•
...
0
3
...
...
...
...
Green. lbs., 10,364,166 1,104,615
......
Black. lbs. 36,794,481 2,508,072 381,312 1,360,656
23,874,821
323,536
****
41,368,057
Totals,
lbs. 51,152,646
25,235,477 323,536
76,711,659
Totals,.................................. lbs.
35,343,602
Export of SILK from the PORT OF SHANGHAE, during the Year 1855.
To England or Hongkong,...
United States,
RAW.
***
...
Bales. 53,807
wg:
lbs.
5,817,557
720
70,256,
Totals,.................. 54,527
5,887,813
COARSE,
Bales. wg: lbs.
1,010
115,202
1,010
115,292
D, B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
io
January,..
February, March,
April.
May,
June,
July
August, September, October. November, December,
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No. 8.-TREASURE Imported by P. & O. COMPANY's Steamers into SHANGHAE, during the year 1855.
:.
:
:
:
:
:
...
...
...
:
⠀
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:..
...
:
...
***
2
:
$1,367,692,36
741,487.58
944,510.26
978,585.92
...
་་་
...
368,276.44 380,819.66 438,286.47
* N ADMI:
be gra
...
400,000.00
614,883.00
...
...
623,184.00
...
•
104,816.00
315,436.00
IN T
$7,277,977.69
BI
1
D. B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
No. 9.—Statement of RATES of EXCHANGE ruling at SHANGHAE, on date of monthly Mail's departure, during the Year 1855.
ENGLAND.
W
WIL
FEN
1855.
January, February,
...
March,
April,..
May,
June,..
July,
August,
September,
October,
November, December,
...
No. 48.
...
INDIA.
YOUNG
nalt
Bank Bille on London | First class paper and
6 mos. sight.
Defen
American credits.
Company's paper per $100.
Bank paper 3 to 30 days' sight per $100.
THER
11:35.
awin
1
6/7 a 6/7}
6/7 a 6/8
328
326
of th
16
.6/4
6/4 a 6/5
305
300
allege
8
6/14
6/5 a 6/51
.305 a 307
304
9
5/2 a 6/2}
6/2 a 6/3
298 a 300
296 a 297
alam 1 Writ
3
6/31
6/4 a 6/4
298 a 300
296 a 297
1
6/6 a 6/7
None
298 a 300
(June 28)
6/51
298 a 300
303
6/4
296
294 a 295
* Roc ASTE
...
...
6/5 a 6/5
297 a 298
296 a 297
413,
7
6/5 6/7
6/84 a 6/9
6/52 a 6/6
305
303 a 304
LAMO
6/7
307
306 a 307
6/93
312
310 a 312
200
Bank Bils,--Average Ex: 6/5 per Dollar.
N
D. B. ROBERTSON,
1. for
Consul.
give
or I'l
intiti
The C
Da
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
No. 54.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending
31st March 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation. «
Notes issueD,...........$152,220,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
$
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 31st March, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1856.
No. 55.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commissions
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that under instructions from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies WILLIAM H. ALEXANDER, Esq., is appointed Registrar of the Supreme Court of this Colony, in succession to R. D Cay, Esq., resigned.
N. R. MASSON, Esq., will act as Deputy Registrar, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th April, 1856.
No. 56.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Twenty-two Chinese Convicts to Penang.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
day
A
Juent
for t
We
tis al
C
io
January,..
February, March,
April.
May,
June,
July
August, September, October. November, December,
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
No. 8.-TREASURE Imported by P. & O. COMPANY's Steamers into SHANGHAE, during the year 1855.
:.
:
:
:
:
:
...
...
...
:
⠀
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:..
...
:
...
***
2
:
$1,367,692,36
741,487.58
944,510.26
978,585.92
...
་་་
...
368,276.44 380,819.66 438,286.47
* N ADMI:
be gra
...
400,000.00
614,883.00
...
...
623,184.00
...
•
104,816.00
315,436.00
IN T
$7,277,977.69
BI
1
D. B. ROBERTSON,
Consul.
No. 9.—Statement of RATES of EXCHANGE ruling at SHANGHAE, on date of monthly Mail's departure, during the Year 1855.
ENGLAND.
W
WIL
FEN
1855.
January, February,
...
March,
April,..
May,
June,..
July,
August,
September,
October,
November, December,
...
No. 48.
...
INDIA.
YOUNG
nalt
Bank Bille on London | First class paper and
6 mos. sight.
Defen
American credits.
Company's paper per $100.
Bank paper 3 to 30 days' sight per $100.
THER
11:35.
awin
1
6/7 a 6/7}
6/7 a 6/8
328
326
of th
16
.6/4
6/4 a 6/5
305
300
allege
8
6/14
6/5 a 6/51
.305 a 307
304
9
5/2 a 6/2}
6/2 a 6/3
298 a 300
296 a 297
alam 1 Writ
3
6/31
6/4 a 6/4
298 a 300
296 a 297
1
6/6 a 6/7
None
298 a 300
(June 28)
6/51
298 a 300
303
6/4
296
294 a 295
* Roc ASTE
...
...
6/5 a 6/5
297 a 298
296 a 297
413,
7
6/5 6/7
6/84 a 6/9
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
No. 54.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 28th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Account of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the Month ending
31st March 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation. «
Notes issueD,...........$152,220,
exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
$
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 31st March, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
Victoria, Hongkong, 26th April, 1856.
No. 55.
H. REINHARD,
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commissions
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that under instructions from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies WILLIAM H. ALEXANDER, Esq., is appointed Registrar of the Supreme Court of this Colony, in succession to R. D Cay, Esq., resigned.
N. R. MASSON, Esq., will act as Deputy Registrar, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 29th April, 1856.
No. 56.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Twenty-two Chinese Convicts to Penang.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
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The Worgkeng Government Gazette.
Ia re OSCAR STARR, deceased. * OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN and all other Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Party that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on SATUR- DAY, the 10th day of May, 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court.
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
NOTICE.
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE
NOTICE.
R R. P. DE SILVER is this day admitted a
Tontie, will from this date be carried on by M Bether in our Firm, and will take charge of the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE the NEW YORK Branch Establishment. & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
By order of the Directors.
JOHN COSTERTON,
Agent.
Canton, 19th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
JAMES MCCORMICK is authorized to
ALVORD & Co.
`R WALTER ORMISTÖN has been appointed ACTING AGENT of the Canton Branch IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. of the "MERcantile Bank of India, London, &
Between WILLIAM PUSTAU and CHARLES BRO- | CHINA,”
DERSON, Plaintiffs, and GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER, sued as a partner in the Mercantile Firm of Nye Brothers and Company, Defendant. THEREAS an Action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named WILLIAM PUSTAU and CHARLES BRODER- SEN against the above named GIDEON NYE THE MNGER, to recover the sum of 50000, the agreed sign our Firm per Procuratio penalty for breach of a Charterparty signed by the Defendant on behalf of the said firm of NYE BRO- THURS AND COMPANY, dated the 25th day of April, 1835, and also the sum of $6250, for Chartermoney owing by the Defendant to the Plaintiffs for Charter of the Hamburgh Barque “Congo": and it being alleged that the said GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER does not reside within this Island or its dependencies, Writs of Foreign Attachment have been issued, return- able on the 21st day of May 1856, wherein OLIVER H. SAUNDERS, Master of the American Vessel » Rocket,” and Charles DelanO WILLIAMS, HENRY ANTHON, WILLIAM HAMMOND FOSTER THE YOUN- GER, NATHANIEL CROSBY THE YOUNGER, WILLIAM LAMOND, SAMUEL GRAY, and Robert S. Sturgis, respectively of Victoria, Hongkong, and DANIEL N. SPOONER of Canton, are Garnishees :
Notice is hereby given thereof; and if at any time before final Judgment in this Action the said GIDEON | NYE THE YOUNGER, or any person on his behalf, will give the Security and Notice and file the Appearance or Plea required by the Ordinance of this Island in irtitu'ed “An Ordinance to provide for and regulate process in Actions at Law against persons absent from De Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.
Dated this 1st day of May, 1856.
AMBROSE PARSONS,
Hongkong, Plaintiffs' Attorney.
NOTICE.
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Canton, 12th January, 1856.
NOTICE. AREDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES. 15th January, 1856.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA-
TH
TION COMPANY's Steam-ship" SINGAPORE, Capt. GRAINGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passen- gers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on SATURDAY the 10th May, at 2 P.M. CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 8th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 r.m. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value THEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS of the Packages for the Overland Route is required & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned
Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration. We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to, present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,
Hongkong, 1st May, 1856.
DE SILVER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
́R JAMES CROSSLEY ceased to be a partner in our firm on 7th Angust last, on which date his interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co.
Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANs resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company,”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, CHANDLERY STORES of every kind. [AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Overs land Mail Steamers Montuly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.- PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One: half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 10TH MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 46.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby ven, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 57.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Appendix to the Report of the Bowring Praya Commission has now been arranged and delivered in to dis Office.
Being too voluminous for publication, those interested in its contents will have an opportunity of inspecting it, application to the Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th May, 1856.
3. 38.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Considerable misapprehension being understood to exist on the subject of the recent Mortality among the. Chinese Population of Victoria, the following Report and Return by the Officiating Registrar-General, are published
general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 7th May, 1856:
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
CENSUS AND REGISTRATION Office, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 2d May, 1856.
SIR-I have the honor to forward to you, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, a Return collated from reports fur- bed by the Tepos of the different districts, showing the mortality amongst the Chinese population of the City of Victoria during the. Fit, Second, and Twenty-four days of the Third Chinese month of the present year.
It would appear from the Tepos' reports, that the mortality in comparison with the population of the districts is not much more con- coas in one portion of the City than another. The district of Taipingshan has a small excess over the other districts.
My enquiries lead me to believe that there is no contagious disease; but that the deaths have chiefly arisen from acute forms of Dentery, Fever, and Ague. I do not remember that at any previous similar period during the past eleven years there has been so great mortality amongst the Chinese population as during the past three months, and this, fully taking into consideration the recent great erase of population.
I visited, on the 27th ultimo, the towns of Aberdeen and Stanley, and most of the Villages on the Island; and the information I rweired jeads me to infer that the sanitary state of the inhabitants is as usual.
With respect to the Agricultural Villages, I may take this opportunity to mention, that I never before saw the ground so fully or in es perfect a state of cultivation as at my last visit.—I have, &c,,
Honble: W. T. MERCER, Esquire,
Colonial Secretary,
C. MAY, Officiating Registrar General.
&C., &c., &c.
1ST CHINESE MONTH.
From the 6th February, to 6th March inclurive,
RETURN SHEWING THE MORTALITY AMONGST THE CHINESE POPULATION IN THE DIFFERENT DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA, DURING THE PERIODS SPECIFIED.
NAME OF DISTRICT.
24 DAYS OF 3D CHINESE MONTH.
From the 5th April, to the 28th April inclusive.
TOTAL.
2D CHINESE Month.
From the 7th March, to the 4th &pril inclusive.
Males.
Females.
Males.
Females.
Males.
Females.
Males.
Females.
Jagergshan,....
98
51
Sinong-wan (Lower Bazaar),.......
38
14
102
*wan (East District),
(Central Bazaar), ....................................................................................
26
15
16
11
Man-chye Do
19
78222
91
35
79
25
268
111
39
16
31
17
108
47
22
14
23
11
71
40
13
7
12
41
27
29
7
14
62
24
197
99
194
79
159
71
550
249
799 Grand Total.
Census and Registration Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
C. MAY,
Officiating Registrar General.
No. 59.
Eyr^pungrong GoVERNMENT Gazfitk.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that His Excellency The Governor has authorized the Honorable THOMAS CHISHOLM ANSTEY, Esquire, Attorney General, to institute an enquiry into the subject of the Expenses of Civil Procedure and Practice generally, including Office Fees, Fees of Counsel, and Attorneys' Costs.
Officers in the Service of Government are directed to assist the Attorney General in his investigation, and all persons interested are invited to supply such information as may be in their
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 8th May, 1856.
No. 60.
power.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that in payments of Dollars, it is required by the terms of the Proclamation of 1st May 1845, that these be "perfect Coins and of full and proper Weight and Value,” and that consequently the practice followed
in Mercantile establishments of weighing each Dollar before receipt, will in future be adopted at the Colonial Treasury and other Government Offices.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 9th May, 1856.
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W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
樣 商 要 各 示足員凡業年千
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
No. 56.
GOVERNMENT, NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Twenty-two Chinese Convicts to Penang.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
WH
NOTICE.
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WHEREAS the For, China, did, on the 11th
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th pay of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED States Consulate in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned:
hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. Between WILLIAM PUSTAU and CHARLES BRO- DERSON, Plaintiffs, and GIDEON NYE THA YOUNGER, sued as a partner in the Mercantile Firm of Nye Brothers and Company, Defendant., HEREAS an Action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named WILLIAM PUSTAU and CHARLES BRODER-We SEN against the above named GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER, to recover the sum of $6000, the agreed penalty for breach of a Charterparty signed by the Defendant on behalf of the said firm of NYE BRO- THERS AND COMPANY, dated the 25th day of April, 1855, and also the sum of $6250, for Chartermoney owing by the Defendant to the Plaintiffs for Charter of the Hamburgh Barque "Congo": and it being alleged that the said GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER does not reside within this Island or its dependencies, Writs of ForeignAttachment have been issued, return- able on the 21st day of May 1856, wherein OLIVER H. SAUNDERS, Master of the American Vessel "Rocket," and Charles Delano Williams, HENRY, ANTHON, WILLIAM HAMMOND FOSTER THE YOUN- ger, Nathaniel CROSBY THE YOUNGER, WILLIAM LAMOND, SAMUEL GRAY, and ROBERT S. STURGIS. respectively of Victoria, Hongkong, and Daniel N SPOONER of Canton, are Garnishees :
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
nton, 18th March, 1856.
GERMR
Notice is hereby given thereof; and if at any time before final Judgment in this Action the said GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER, or any person on his behalf, will give the Security and Notice and file the Appearance or Plea required by the Ordinance of this Island in intituled “An Ordinance to provide for and regulate process in Actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.
Dated this 1st day of May, 1856.
AMBROSE PARSONS,
Hongkong, Plaintiffs' Attorney.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN,"
Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
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NOTICE.
́R JAMES CROSSLEY ceased to be a partner in our firm on 7th August last, on which date his interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co. Shanghae, 27th March, 1856. NOTICE. THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm. JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
TH
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the "Northern Assurance Company."
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
F
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
15th January, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, "AVE always on band an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
General StoREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the " China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Pical, and sold by the Pound Avoir du pois.
A
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Bingle Copies, Thirty-si Cents. Terms of ADVERTISEMENTE,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenly Cents—One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 17TH MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 47.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ;'and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
1
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIons, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 61.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
ICATIO
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
scount of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th April 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,............$162,078, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st May, 1856.
WM, LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD,
Victoria, Hongkong, 13th May, 1856.
>
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
No. 62.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that, at a Meeting of the Executive Council, held on the 12th instant, SAM GRAY, Esquire, Look the necessary Oaths, and was declared a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
No. 63.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The subjoined Instructions for entering the River Mutlah from Sea, are, by desire of the Government of Bengal, published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING the RIVER MUTLAH FROM SEA.
The Channels leading from sea into the River Mutlah having been buoyed off, the following Notice is published for general
information :-
The Western (or Ward's) Channel is bounded on the West by the Balchery Reef, or Sand, extending Southwardly from the Island of that name, and on the East by the Roymutlah sand, part of which dries at low water. This Channel is from 2 to 5 miles wide, and is Barbed off by six buoys, four red or western, and two black or eastern,
THE
Bongkong
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 17TH MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 47.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ;'and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
1
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE”
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIons, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 61.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
ICATIO
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information,
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
scount of the Average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
30th April 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
NOTES ISSUED,............$162,078, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st May, 1856.
WM, LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD,
Victoria, Hongkong, 13th May, 1856.
>
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
No. 62.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that, at a Meeting of the Executive Council, held on the 12th instant, SAM GRAY, Esquire, Look the necessary Oaths, and was declared a Justice of the Peace for the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
No. 63.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
The subjoined Instructions for entering the River Mutlah from Sea, are, by desire of the Government of Bengal, published for general information.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 14th May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING the RIVER MUTLAH FROM SEA.
The Channels leading from sea into the River Mutlah having been buoyed off, the following Notice is published for general
information :-
The Western (or Ward's) Channel is bounded on the West by the Balchery Reef, or Sand, extending Southwardly from the Island of that name, and on the East by the Roymutlah sand, part of which dries at low water. This Channel is from 2 to 5 miles wide, and is Barbed off by six buoys, four red or western, and two black or eastern,
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The outermost or Reef Buoy is a first-class spire buoy, with two baskets on it; it is painted red, and marked with the letter AZ; lies in 4 fathoms low-water Spring Tides; Latitude 21o° 11′ N. Longitude 88° 42′ 45′′ E., and bears from the Eastern Channel Floating Light buoy, E. by N. N., distant 32 miles.
The centre "Balchery buoy is a second-class spire buoy, with one basket on it; it is painted red, and marked Mutlah in fuil; it lies in 4 fathoms low water, about 7 miles N.N, W. from the outer or Reef Buoy.
The Balchery spit buoy is also a spire buoy, painted red; it lies in 4 fathoms low water on a spit of the sand, about 9 miles N.
of the centre buoy.
{ W.
The upper Balebery buoy is also a spire buoy, painted red; it lies in † less 4 fathoms, about 6 miles N. by W. from the spit buoy, and W. by S. S. of the Flag-staff on Dalhousie Point.
The outer Easternmost buoy of this Channel is a second-class spire buoy, painted black, with one basket on it; it lies in 44 fathoms low water, on the S.W. verge of the Roymutlah Sand, N.E. by N. of the Reef Buoy, distant about 5 miles.
The Roymutlah Western Spit Buoy is a second-class spire buoy, painted black; it lies in 4 fathoms low water N.W. † N. from the outer black buoy, distant about 10 miles, and North about 6 miles from the centre Balchery buoy.
The mid-channel course from sea to abreast of the above Spit Buoy is N.N.W. W. 15 miles. From that point, North 15 miles will carry a vessel up to Halliday's Island.
The Eastern or Roymutlah Channel, is bounded by the Roynutlah sand to the Westward and the Bangadoonee Sand or Reef to the Eastward, and is marked off with four buoys, three red or Western, one black or Eastern.
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The outermost Buoy is a second-class spire Buoy, with one basket upon it; it is painted red, marked Mutlah low water, on the S.E, verge of the Roymutlah Sand N.E. by E., about 10 miles from the Balchery Reef Buoy.
The Roymutlah Eastern Spit Buoy is painted red; it lies in 5 fathoms low water, N.N.W. W., about 6 miles from the outer buoy. The upper Roymutlah Buoy is painted red; it lies in 42 fathoms low water N.W. of the Spit Buoy, distant about 51⁄2 miles. The innermost buoy of this Channel is painted black; it lies in 5 fathoms low water on the south verge of a flat extending from Dalhousie Point to the S.S.E.; it bears from the upper Roymutlah buoy N. by W., distant about 4 miles.
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The mid-channel course in the Roymutlah Channel is N.W. N. to the black buoy, and from that point N.N. W. to N. by W. to Halliday's Island.
Vessels resorting to the River Mutlah during the S. W. Monsoon should adopt a similar route and conform to the directious for making the Pilot Station at the entrance to the river Hooghly, taking their departure from the Eastern Channel Floating Light, steering E. by N. N. to cross the tail of the eastern prong of Saugor Sand in 5 fathoms, off which they would deepen into 7 fathoms, shoaling again on the Light House Sand to 5 or 6 fathoms, deepening off into 64 or 7, and crossing the Balchery Reef in 4 to 5 fathoms a little South of the Reef Buoy.
Commanders of vessels doubtful about crossing the tails of Sands in a heavy swell, could steer more to the southward and keep in 8 or 9 fathoms soft ground; but great care would be requisite not to overrun the distance.
During the N. E. Monsoon, Commanders of vessels confident of the correctness of their reckoning should work up direct for the Balchery Reef buoy; but during cloudy or thick weather, crossing the Swatch of no ground in about the latitude of the buoy and running down upon it, would be advisable.
It is high water full and change about 9 hours 15 minutes; at the Balchery Reef Buoy, the tides set round, as in the channels to the Hooghly; the Floods making to the West, the Ebbs to the Eastward, having a velocity during the Springs from 2 to 3 miles per hour, and a rise of 9 feet.
The bottom throughout the Channels is mud, the Sands exceedingly hard, and the lead an excellent and safe guide towards them. The least water in the Western or Ward's Channel is 4 fathoms; in the Roymutlah 5 fathoms, low water Springs.
From Halliday's Island, the course continues North, up to the "Cattalee," where the river takes a sharp turn to the westward and the Channel contracts. Up to this point a stranger, with Ward's chart and ordinary care, could without a Pilot conduct his ship with safety, attending to the set of the tides, leaving the red buoys to the Westward, and black buoys East of his course.—
Published by order of the Superintendent of Marine,
Fort William; Marine Superintendent's Office,
The 8th March, 1856.
THOMAS HILL,
2d Assistant Master Attendant.
JAMES SUTHERLAND, Officiating Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that a Commission, of which The Honorable The Lieutenant-Governor is President, will assemble at the Aberdeen (Shekpaiwan) Police Station on the 11th of next month and days following, for the pur- pose of enquiring into all disputed claims to Lands or Houses in or near the outlying Villages, and of ascertaining the best manner of leasing ground to parties desirous of cultivating Trees, Fruit, Vegetables, Grain, and such articles of produce as may be suited to the soil.
Persons interested in the objects of the Commission, or wishing Lands on the usual Farm Lease or on other Tenure and Conditions to be submitted for consideration, are invited to attend at the time and place above named, or to communicate in writing with the President of the Commission.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th May, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office," Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 56.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Twenty-two Chinese Convicts to Penang.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,. Colonial Secretary.
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The outermost or Reef Buoy is a first-class spire buoy, with two baskets on it; it is painted red, and marked with the letter AZ; lies in 4 fathoms low-water Spring Tides; Latitude 21o° 11′ N. Longitude 88° 42′ 45′′ E., and bears from the Eastern Channel Floating Light buoy, E. by N. N., distant 32 miles.
The centre "Balchery buoy is a second-class spire buoy, with one basket on it; it is painted red, and marked Mutlah in fuil; it lies in 4 fathoms low water, about 7 miles N.N, W. from the outer or Reef Buoy.
The Balchery spit buoy is also a spire buoy, painted red; it lies in 4 fathoms low water on a spit of the sand, about 9 miles N.
of the centre buoy.
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The upper Balebery buoy is also a spire buoy, painted red; it lies in † less 4 fathoms, about 6 miles N. by W. from the spit buoy, and W. by S. S. of the Flag-staff on Dalhousie Point.
The outer Easternmost buoy of this Channel is a second-class spire buoy, painted black, with one basket on it; it lies in 44 fathoms low water, on the S.W. verge of the Roymutlah Sand, N.E. by N. of the Reef Buoy, distant about 5 miles.
The Roymutlah Western Spit Buoy is a second-class spire buoy, painted black; it lies in 4 fathoms low water N.W. † N. from the outer black buoy, distant about 10 miles, and North about 6 miles from the centre Balchery buoy.
The mid-channel course from sea to abreast of the above Spit Buoy is N.N.W. W. 15 miles. From that point, North 15 miles will carry a vessel up to Halliday's Island.
The Eastern or Roymutlah Channel, is bounded by the Roynutlah sand to the Westward and the Bangadoonee Sand or Reef to the Eastward, and is marked off with four buoys, three red or Western, one black or Eastern.
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The outermost Buoy is a second-class spire Buoy, with one basket upon it; it is painted red, marked Mutlah low water, on the S.E, verge of the Roymutlah Sand N.E. by E., about 10 miles from the Balchery Reef Buoy.
The Roymutlah Eastern Spit Buoy is painted red; it lies in 5 fathoms low water, N.N.W. W., about 6 miles from the outer buoy. The upper Roymutlah Buoy is painted red; it lies in 42 fathoms low water N.W. of the Spit Buoy, distant about 51⁄2 miles. The innermost buoy of this Channel is painted black; it lies in 5 fathoms low water on the south verge of a flat extending from Dalhousie Point to the S.S.E.; it bears from the upper Roymutlah buoy N. by W., distant about 4 miles.
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The mid-channel course in the Roymutlah Channel is N.W. N. to the black buoy, and from that point N.N. W. to N. by W. to Halliday's Island.
Vessels resorting to the River Mutlah during the S. W. Monsoon should adopt a similar route and conform to the directious for making the Pilot Station at the entrance to the river Hooghly, taking their departure from the Eastern Channel Floating Light, steering E. by N. N. to cross the tail of the eastern prong of Saugor Sand in 5 fathoms, off which they would deepen into 7 fathoms, shoaling again on the Light House Sand to 5 or 6 fathoms, deepening off into 64 or 7, and crossing the Balchery Reef in 4 to 5 fathoms a little South of the Reef Buoy.
Commanders of vessels doubtful about crossing the tails of Sands in a heavy swell, could steer more to the southward and keep in 8 or 9 fathoms soft ground; but great care would be requisite not to overrun the distance.
During the N. E. Monsoon, Commanders of vessels confident of the correctness of their reckoning should work up direct for the Balchery Reef buoy; but during cloudy or thick weather, crossing the Swatch of no ground in about the latitude of the buoy and running down upon it, would be advisable.
It is high water full and change about 9 hours 15 minutes; at the Balchery Reef Buoy, the tides set round, as in the channels to the Hooghly; the Floods making to the West, the Ebbs to the Eastward, having a velocity during the Springs from 2 to 3 miles per hour, and a rise of 9 feet.
The bottom throughout the Channels is mud, the Sands exceedingly hard, and the lead an excellent and safe guide towards them. The least water in the Western or Ward's Channel is 4 fathoms; in the Roymutlah 5 fathoms, low water Springs.
From Halliday's Island, the course continues North, up to the "Cattalee," where the river takes a sharp turn to the westward and the Channel contracts. Up to this point a stranger, with Ward's chart and ordinary care, could without a Pilot conduct his ship with safety, attending to the set of the tides, leaving the red buoys to the Westward, and black buoys East of his course.—
Published by order of the Superintendent of Marine,
Fort William; Marine Superintendent's Office,
The 8th March, 1856.
THOMAS HILL,
2d Assistant Master Attendant.
JAMES SUTHERLAND, Officiating Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified, that a Commission, of which The Honorable The Lieutenant-Governor is President, will assemble at the Aberdeen (Shekpaiwan) Police Station on the 11th of next month and days following, for the pur- pose of enquiring into all disputed claims to Lands or Houses in or near the outlying Villages, and of ascertaining the best manner of leasing ground to parties desirous of cultivating Trees, Fruit, Vegetables, Grain, and such articles of produce as may be suited to the soil.
Persons interested in the objects of the Commission, or wishing Lands on the usual Farm Lease or on other Tenure and Conditions to be submitted for consideration, are invited to attend at the time and place above named, or to communicate in writing with the President of the Commission.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th May, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office," Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 56.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Twenty-two Chinese Convicts to Penang.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d May, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,. Colonial Secretary.
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“Steamer" Hongkong,
1)RSONS having Claims against or Indebted to the above ESTATE, are requested to commu- the same to the undersigned on or before the dry of June next,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, H. B. M.'s Acting Consul.
inston, 15th May, 1856.
NOTICE.
E business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE 1 JORGE, will from this date be carried on by
· busigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will ired and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. *fican, 3d April, 1856.
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NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th, of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED S CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- of all their Property, real and personal, in trust ⚫ benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: kereby give notice to all concerned to make eat to us of all sums due to, and to present to my claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NOTICE.
AREDERICK BLOCK, Esq,, is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
W. T. BRIDGES.
15th January, 1856.
NOTICE.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
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Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
H CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of
MR JAMES CROSSLEY ceased to be a partner BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDINES,
his interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co. Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
from on BUILDINGS in
&c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
Ꮯ Ꭺ Ꭱ Ꭰ .
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the" China Mail."
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES | and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois. of EUROPEANS resident in China.
A the
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul,
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
“Northern Assurance Company.” | TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
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NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 24тн MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 48.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE” will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
LIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade is pleased to notify, that, on the 10th March last, Instructions from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs were received, appointing CHAS. A. SINCLAIR, Esquire, to be Her Majesty's Vice-Consul for Ningpo, vice P. Hague, Esquire, By Order,
retired.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 21st May, 1856.
No. 65.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
With reference to the Government Notification No. 40, of 28th March last, notice is hereby given, that Six Farm Lots will be submitted for Sale in the neighbourhood of Pock-foo-lum, at 5 P.M. on Thursday the 12th June next..
Full particulars will be learnt on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th May, 1856.
No. 66.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
WILLIAM H. MITCHELL, Esquire, has been appointed Acting Chief Magistrate of Police and Emigration Officer, vice the Honorable C. B. Hillier, Esquire, who has resigned the Service on appointment as Her Britannic Majesty's Consul to Siam.
CHARLES MAY, Esquire, has been appointed Acting Assistant Magistrate, Sheriff, and Marshal of the Vice- Admiralty Court; and Mr A. GRAND-PRE, Acting Superintendent of Police under Mr May's occasional supervision.
The duties of Coroner will be performed by Mr May, the Gaol Inquests being held by Mr Mitchell. These Acting Appointments date from the 10th instant.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 23d May, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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NOTICE
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the SUPREME COURT, will be held on MONDAY, the 26th day of May instant, at 12 o'clock Noon.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
In re OSCAR STARR, deceased. ́OTICE—All claims against the above Estate must be proved before the Official Admi- NISTRATOR, before the 24th day of November, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE undersigned have received instructions to sell
Tby PUBLIC AUCTION, on
THURSDAY,
(the 29th day of May, 1856,)
at 11 o'clock A.M., at their Auction Rooms, Queen's Road,-
200 Bags OATS.
and Sundry other Articles.
TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery_in_MRXI- Can Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
DE SILVER & Co., Auctioneers. Hongkong, 23d May, 1856.
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, | Estate of ALEXANDER HILL, deceased, Engincer
Registrar-Official Administrator.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
THE
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of the Steamer “Hongkong.' ERSONS having Claims against or Indebted to nicate the same to the undersigned on or before the P
the above ESTATE, are requested to commu- 20th day of June next.
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, H. B. M.'s Acting Consul.
Canton, 15th May, 1856.
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. ПHE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “NORNA,” Capt. War. PURCHASE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Spicie, and Cargo for the above Places,"
will leave this on TUESDAY, the 10th June, at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Skipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills * of Lading or with Purcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaratiɔn.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental
Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 24th May, 1856.
NOTICE.
REDERICK BLOCK, Esq., is my ATTORNEY
in China during my absence therefrom.
15th January, 1856.
W. T. BRIDGES.
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NOTICE. "HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th pay of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE NOTICE. JORGE, will from this date be carried on by & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE
be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
MR
NOTICE.
́R JAMES CROSSLEY ceased to be a partner his interest and responsibility terminated.
in our firm on 7th August last, on which date
G. C. SCHWABE & Co. Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
Mr JAMES BROWN, Notary Public,
MESSRS GASKELL & BROWN, Solicitors, Notaries Public, &c., Queen's Road, Victoria.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES covering Risks from FIRE, on Buildings in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the "Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
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CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.—
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cenis-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
Bongkang
THE
Government
NEW SERIES.
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 31ST MAY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 49.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONgkong GovERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 67.
PROCLAMATION.
JOHN BOWRING.
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By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief perintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China:--
Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable Henry Labouchere, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and con- frming the two following Ordinances, namely:
Ordinance No. 1 of 1855, entitled-An Ordinance to enforce Neutrality during the Contest now existing
in China;
Ordinance No. 1 of 1856, entitled-An Ordinance to continue in operation Ordinance No. 1 of 1855,
"to enforce Neutrality during the Contest now existing in China":
Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said two Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed as
aforesaid.
By His Excellency's Command,
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 30th Day of May, 1856.
No. 65.
Sale
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
With reference to the Government Notification No. 40, of 28th March last, notice is hereby given, that Six Farm Lots will be submitted for Sale in the neighbourhood of Pock-foo-lum, at 5 P.M. on Thursday the 12th June next.
Full particulars will be learnt on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th May, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
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Escaped Offenders
An Ordinance for Her Majesty's Subjects within the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or within
Ship or Vessel at the Distance of not more than One Hundred Miles from the Coast of China. ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 2 of 1856.
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By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to explain the Law as to Removals of Prisoners.
[29th May, 1856.] Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of Her Majesty's Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, in manner following:
I. The Chief Superintendent or Consul within whose jurisdiction any party charged with having com. against Treaties may mitted an Offence in any Consular District in China against the Treaties, Rules, or Regulations to which the be removed to the Dis- Order of Her Majesty in Council dated the 13th Day of June 1853 refers, and further charged with having escaped or departed out of the said last mentioned District, shall happen to be found, may lawfully, if the said Chief Superintendent or Consul shall think fit, cause the said party to be removed to the Con- sular District out of which he shall have so escaped or departed.
trict of their offence.
movals.
General provision II. All Removals whatsoever of Prisoners or parties from or to any Port in China under any Act of with respect to all Re- Parliament or Order in Council, or under this or any other Ordinance, shall be effected, and the respective expenses thereof shall be defrayed in like manner as, by Articles Twenty, Twenty-one, Twenty-two, and Twenty-three, of the said Order in Council of the 13th day of June 1853, is provided with respect to the embarking, conveying, delivering, commitment, and expenses of persons deported under the authority of the said Articles respectively, so far as the provisions thereof respectively shall be found applicable to the cir cumstances of each particular case.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of May, 1856.
L. D'Almada e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 9 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to explain certain Enactments relating to Shipping.
[29th May, 1856.] Preamble. Recites Whereas by "The Merchant Shipping Act 1854," and "The Chinese Passengers' Act 1855," the Power "The Merchant Ship- to amend the said Acts in their application to this Colony is, under certain Conditions, reserved to this ping Act 1854," and Legislature, and it is desirable to exercise the aforesaid Power in manner hereinafter appearing: Be it "The Chinese Pas enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
sengers' Act 1855.”
Council thereof, as follows:---
Chinese Residents 1. The British Flag may be lawfully used by any Chinese Resident within the meaning of Ordinance may use the British No. 4 of 1855, on board of any Ship or Vessel registered in this Colony in the name of the said Resident Flag in colonially re-
under the Ordinance aforesaid. gistered vessels.
Colonial Registers, II. Every Register, Certificate, Endorsement, Declaration, or Bond authorised or required by the said &c., may be proved by Ordinance, may be proved in any Court of Justice, or before any person having by law or by consent of production of Originals parties authority to receive Evidence, either by the production of the Original, or by an examined Copy or Copies.
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thereof, or by a Copy thereof purporting to be certified under the hand of the Colonial Secretary or other person who for the time being shall happen to have charge of the Original, which certified Copy he is hereby required to furnish to every person applying at a reasonable time for the same, and paying therefor the sum of One Dollar for every such certified Copy; and every Document, when so proved as aforesaid, shall be received as primâ facie Evidence of all the matters therein recited, stated, or appearing.
III. Any Chinese Passenger Ship clearing out or proceeding to sea from any Port in this Colony, or in Voyage of more than China, or within a Hundred Miles of the Coast thereof, on any Voyage or Voyages to any other l'ort or Seven Days' duration. Ports, for the purpose of commencing at or from any such Port or Ports as last aforesaid a Voyage of more Ordinance not to than Seven Days' duration, shall be deemed to have cleared out or proceeded to sea upon the said last-men- come into operation tioned Voyage from the said first-mentioned Port within the meaning of the "Chinese Passengers' Act 1855." IV. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Majesty's confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in this Colony by His Excellency the Governor.
until confirmed and proclaimed.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of May, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
JOHN BOWRING.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. 10 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lis Pendens and Purchasers.
[29th May, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following; that is to say :-
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Ship or Vessel at the Distance of not more than One Hundred Miles from the Coast of China. ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
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An Ordinance to explain the Law as to Removals of Prisoners.
[29th May, 1856.] Be it enacted and ordained, by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of Her Majesty's Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, in manner following:
I. The Chief Superintendent or Consul within whose jurisdiction any party charged with having com. against Treaties may mitted an Offence in any Consular District in China against the Treaties, Rules, or Regulations to which the be removed to the Dis- Order of Her Majesty in Council dated the 13th Day of June 1853 refers, and further charged with having escaped or departed out of the said last mentioned District, shall happen to be found, may lawfully, if the said Chief Superintendent or Consul shall think fit, cause the said party to be removed to the Con- sular District out of which he shall have so escaped or departed.
trict of their offence.
movals.
General provision II. All Removals whatsoever of Prisoners or parties from or to any Port in China under any Act of with respect to all Re- Parliament or Order in Council, or under this or any other Ordinance, shall be effected, and the respective expenses thereof shall be defrayed in like manner as, by Articles Twenty, Twenty-one, Twenty-two, and Twenty-three, of the said Order in Council of the 13th day of June 1853, is provided with respect to the embarking, conveying, delivering, commitment, and expenses of persons deported under the authority of the said Articles respectively, so far as the provisions thereof respectively shall be found applicable to the cir cumstances of each particular case.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of May, 1856.
L. D'Almada e Castro,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 9 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to explain certain Enactments relating to Shipping.
[29th May, 1856.] Preamble. Recites Whereas by "The Merchant Shipping Act 1854," and "The Chinese Passengers' Act 1855," the Power "The Merchant Ship- to amend the said Acts in their application to this Colony is, under certain Conditions, reserved to this ping Act 1854," and Legislature, and it is desirable to exercise the aforesaid Power in manner hereinafter appearing: Be it "The Chinese Pas enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
sengers' Act 1855.”
Council thereof, as follows:---
Chinese Residents 1. The British Flag may be lawfully used by any Chinese Resident within the meaning of Ordinance may use the British No. 4 of 1855, on board of any Ship or Vessel registered in this Colony in the name of the said Resident Flag in colonially re-
under the Ordinance aforesaid. gistered vessels.
Colonial Registers, II. Every Register, Certificate, Endorsement, Declaration, or Bond authorised or required by the said &c., may be proved by Ordinance, may be proved in any Court of Justice, or before any person having by law or by consent of production of Originals parties authority to receive Evidence, either by the production of the Original, or by an examined Copy or Copies.
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thereof, or by a Copy thereof purporting to be certified under the hand of the Colonial Secretary or other person who for the time being shall happen to have charge of the Original, which certified Copy he is hereby required to furnish to every person applying at a reasonable time for the same, and paying therefor the sum of One Dollar for every such certified Copy; and every Document, when so proved as aforesaid, shall be received as primâ facie Evidence of all the matters therein recited, stated, or appearing.
III. Any Chinese Passenger Ship clearing out or proceeding to sea from any Port in this Colony, or in Voyage of more than China, or within a Hundred Miles of the Coast thereof, on any Voyage or Voyages to any other l'ort or Seven Days' duration. Ports, for the purpose of commencing at or from any such Port or Ports as last aforesaid a Voyage of more Ordinance not to than Seven Days' duration, shall be deemed to have cleared out or proceeded to sea upon the said last-men- come into operation tioned Voyage from the said first-mentioned Port within the meaning of the "Chinese Passengers' Act 1855." IV. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Majesty's confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in this Colony by His Excellency the Governor.
until confirmed and proclaimed.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 29th Day of May, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
JOHN BOWRING.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. 10 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lis Pendens and Purchasers.
[29th May, 1856.]
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following; that is to say :-
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I. The Provisions of the Ordinance No. 3 of 1844, respecting Judgments, (subject to the Provisions A "Lis Pendens" einafter contained) shall extend to "Lites Pendentes," within the intent and meaning of the Acts of may be registered as ament passed in the Second and Third Years of Her Majesty, Chapter Eleven, and the Thirteenth and a Judgment. teenth Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Thirty-five.
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II. The memorial of any such "Lis Pendens" shall be sufficient for the purposes of the said Ordinance, Form of Memorial. it be signed by the Plaintiffs or persons claiming to be Plaintiffs in the said "Lis Pendens," and contain Names and Additions of the said persons, and of the Defendants or persons whose Estate is intended to affected thereby, and the Day when the Bill, Information, or special Case was filed, and the Sum of ney thereby claimed or in controversy, yet so as that the said Memorial shall be verified in all other pects as by the said Ordinance is in the case of Judgments provided.
III. Notwithstanding the said Acts of Parliament, no "Lis Pendens" shall be registered in the Re- rv of the Supreme Court, or elsewhere than in the Land Office, under this Ördinance; and a Lis Pendens not registered in the said office, and in due conformity with this Ordinance, shall not bind y Purchaser or Mortgagee of the Estate intended to be thereby affected.
IV. So much of the said Acts of Parliament and of the Acts of Parliament passed in the Third and rth Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Eleven, and the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her said esty, Chapter Fifteen, as require the Re-registering of Judgments and Lites Pendentes after every suc- ve period of Five Years beginning from the entry thereof respectively, shall extend to all Judgments, tes Pendentes, and Orders, now or hereafter to be registered in the said Land Office, and by which it is tended to affect any Estate.
No other Registry
to be made, and an unregistered “Lis Pendens not to bind a Purchaser, &c.
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rial Enactments,
V. Subject to the provisions of Section Eleven of the said Act of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Effect of Registry and Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Fifteen, for the Relief of Purchasers and Mortgagees for valuable Con- Re-registry, and Ex-
Vict. c. 15, (S.11.) deration, against the Judgments, Crown Debts, and Liabilities, of paid-off Mortgagees (and which Pro- tension of 18 and 19 ons are hereby extended to this Colony,) every Lis Pendens, Registered or Re-registered, and also every Oder or Judgment Re-registered in manner aforesaid, shall have the same Force and Effect as a Judg- rent registered in conformity with the said Ordinance No. 3 of 1844, and not further or otherwise.
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Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 16th Day of April, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
JOHN BOWRING.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Draft Ordinances, namely:—
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria;
An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony
of Hongkong;
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court ;
■lich were read a first time before the Legislative Council on the 19th Instant, are hereby published for general information.
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HONGKONG.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria.
[
May, 1856.]
Whereas it is desirable that a system of Public Lighting should be introduced into this City: Be it acted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
Council thereof, as follows :-
Preamble.
I. For defraying the Expenses of and incident to the execution of this Ordinance, there shall be levied «The Lighting Rate.” Quarterly, together with and in addition to the Police Rate or Rates for the year, a further Rate to be on the gross amount of the Property called “The Lighting Rate,” and estimated at
cluded in the Police Rate Assessment for the current year; and all the Provisions of the Ordinances No. 1 of 1845 and No. 3 of 1851 touching Valuation, Assessment, Levy, and Appeal, shall extend and apply to the said "Lighting Rate."
The Surveyor-Ge-
II. The Surveyor-General shall from time to time cause a sufficient number of Irons or Posts for the ghting of the Streets, Roads, Ways, and Public Thoroughfares of the City of Victoria to be provided, and neral to provide and the same to be set up, fixed, or erected, in all suitable Situations for such lighting, and either in any of the fix Lamps, &c., and Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares, or in any Close adjacent thereto, or upon or against the Wall keep them lighted. any House or Building, or the Side of any Wall or Fence, or elsewhere, as he shall think proper; and he all also from time to time cause to be provided, and put, and affixed upon the said Irons and Posts, and be lighted with Oil for any number of hours in every twenty-four hours, such a number of Lamps, and of
th Sizes and Sorts respectively, as shall be found requisite for the Lighting of the said Streets, Roads, ays, and Thoroughfares respectively.
III. The Laws relating to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of Fixtures and Chattels Laws relating to pectively, shall be interpreted to apply to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of the said Irons, Removal or Felony of extended to Lamps, Pts Lamps, and Oil respectively, by any persons whomsoever; and the Property of and in all such articles Fixtures and Chattels,
Irons, &c. ll be deemed to be vested in the Surveyor-General for all the purposes of any Action, Suit, or Information ught or preferred against any person for or in respect of the same, or for or in respect of any Trespass, jury, Misdemeanor, or Felony done or committed in respect of any of the said articles.
IV. If any person shall wilfully extinguish the Light of any such Lamp, or wilfully injure, displace, or Wilful Damage, how page any such Lamp or any other of the said articles, every such offender shall, upon conviction thereof punishable.
fore
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Justice of the Peace, forfeit and pay for every such Offence a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars less than Five Dollars, and shall further forfeit and pay the full amount of the Damage by him so done
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I. The Provisions of the Ordinance No. 3 of 1844, respecting Judgments, (subject to the Provisions A "Lis Pendens" einafter contained) shall extend to "Lites Pendentes," within the intent and meaning of the Acts of may be registered as ament passed in the Second and Third Years of Her Majesty, Chapter Eleven, and the Thirteenth and a Judgment. teenth Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Thirty-five.
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II. The memorial of any such "Lis Pendens" shall be sufficient for the purposes of the said Ordinance, Form of Memorial. it be signed by the Plaintiffs or persons claiming to be Plaintiffs in the said "Lis Pendens," and contain Names and Additions of the said persons, and of the Defendants or persons whose Estate is intended to affected thereby, and the Day when the Bill, Information, or special Case was filed, and the Sum of ney thereby claimed or in controversy, yet so as that the said Memorial shall be verified in all other pects as by the said Ordinance is in the case of Judgments provided.
III. Notwithstanding the said Acts of Parliament, no "Lis Pendens" shall be registered in the Re- rv of the Supreme Court, or elsewhere than in the Land Office, under this Ördinance; and a Lis Pendens not registered in the said office, and in due conformity with this Ordinance, shall not bind y Purchaser or Mortgagee of the Estate intended to be thereby affected.
IV. So much of the said Acts of Parliament and of the Acts of Parliament passed in the Third and rth Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Eleven, and the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Years of Her said esty, Chapter Fifteen, as require the Re-registering of Judgments and Lites Pendentes after every suc- ve period of Five Years beginning from the entry thereof respectively, shall extend to all Judgments, tes Pendentes, and Orders, now or hereafter to be registered in the said Land Office, and by which it is tended to affect any Estate.
No other Registry
to be made, and an unregistered “Lis Pendens not to bind a Purchaser, &c.
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rial Enactments,
V. Subject to the provisions of Section Eleven of the said Act of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Effect of Registry and Years of Her said Majesty, Chapter Fifteen, for the Relief of Purchasers and Mortgagees for valuable Con- Re-registry, and Ex-
Vict. c. 15, (S.11.) deration, against the Judgments, Crown Debts, and Liabilities, of paid-off Mortgagees (and which Pro- tension of 18 and 19 ons are hereby extended to this Colony,) every Lis Pendens, Registered or Re-registered, and also every Oder or Judgment Re-registered in manner aforesaid, shall have the same Force and Effect as a Judg- rent registered in conformity with the said Ordinance No. 3 of 1844, and not further or otherwise.
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Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 16th Day of April, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.
JOHN BOWRING.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The subjoined Draft Ordinances, namely:—
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria;
An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony
of Hongkong;
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court ;
■lich were read a first time before the Legislative Council on the 19th Instant, are hereby published for general information.
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HONGKONG.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria.
[
May, 1856.]
Whereas it is desirable that a system of Public Lighting should be introduced into this City: Be it acted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
Council thereof, as follows :-
Preamble.
I. For defraying the Expenses of and incident to the execution of this Ordinance, there shall be levied «The Lighting Rate.” Quarterly, together with and in addition to the Police Rate or Rates for the year, a further Rate to be on the gross amount of the Property called “The Lighting Rate,” and estimated at
cluded in the Police Rate Assessment for the current year; and all the Provisions of the Ordinances No. 1 of 1845 and No. 3 of 1851 touching Valuation, Assessment, Levy, and Appeal, shall extend and apply to the said "Lighting Rate."
The Surveyor-Ge-
II. The Surveyor-General shall from time to time cause a sufficient number of Irons or Posts for the ghting of the Streets, Roads, Ways, and Public Thoroughfares of the City of Victoria to be provided, and neral to provide and the same to be set up, fixed, or erected, in all suitable Situations for such lighting, and either in any of the fix Lamps, &c., and Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares, or in any Close adjacent thereto, or upon or against the Wall keep them lighted. any House or Building, or the Side of any Wall or Fence, or elsewhere, as he shall think proper; and he all also from time to time cause to be provided, and put, and affixed upon the said Irons and Posts, and be lighted with Oil for any number of hours in every twenty-four hours, such a number of Lamps, and of
th Sizes and Sorts respectively, as shall be found requisite for the Lighting of the said Streets, Roads, ays, and Thoroughfares respectively.
III. The Laws relating to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of Fixtures and Chattels Laws relating to pectively, shall be interpreted to apply to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of the said Irons, Removal or Felony of extended to Lamps, Pts Lamps, and Oil respectively, by any persons whomsoever; and the Property of and in all such articles Fixtures and Chattels,
Irons, &c. ll be deemed to be vested in the Surveyor-General for all the purposes of any Action, Suit, or Information ught or preferred against any person for or in respect of the same, or for or in respect of any Trespass, jury, Misdemeanor, or Felony done or committed in respect of any of the said articles.
IV. If any person shall wilfully extinguish the Light of any such Lamp, or wilfully injure, displace, or Wilful Damage, how page any such Lamp or any other of the said articles, every such offender shall, upon conviction thereof punishable.
fore
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Justice of the Peace, forfeit and pay for every such Offence a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars less than Five Dollars, and shall further forfeit and pay the full amount of the Damage by him so done
zasaid, and all incidental Costs and Expenses.
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V. It shall be lawful for any person witnessing the commission of an Offence against Section III of fenders without War- this Ordinance, to seize the said Offender, and to deliver him to any Constable, or to the said Justice of the Peace; and no Warrant shall be in any case necessary to justify the Apprehension of any such Offender as aforesaid.
rant.
Carelessness or Ac- cidental Damage.
Summary procedure before Justices.
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VI. When any Damage or Injury shall have been occasioned unto any such articles by any person otherwise than wilfully, and such person shall not have made satisfaction for the same, it shall be the duty of any Justice of the Peace, upon Complaint thereof made, to order and compel the said person to make full satisfaction for the amount of such Damage or Injury, together with all incidental Costs and Expenses.
VII. All Proceedings before a Justice of the Peace under this Ordinance shall be had, and the payment of all pecuniary Penalties, Costs, and Damages under the same shall be enforced, in like manner as in other cases of or belonging to the summary jurisdiction of Justices is by law provided.
Disposal of Monies. VIII. All Monies recovered or received under this Ordinance shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury.
Chinese Offenders IX. It shall be discretionary with any Court before which any Chinaman shall be convicted of
any may be ordered to be Felony or Misdemeanor under Section III of this Ordinance, and for any Justice of the Peace before whom publicly whipped or any Chinaman shall be convicted of any Offence against Section IV of this Ordinance respectively, to order stead of other Punish-Such Offender to be publicly whipped or publicly exposed in the Stocks. And every such order shall be fully executed upon the said offender at one time, or at more times than one, as such Court or Justice shall direct. And every such Punishment, when fully undergone and suffered, shall be taken to be in substitu tion of all other Punishments or Penalties for the Offence whereof he shall have been so convicted, yet so as that no such Offender shall be ordered to receive more than Thirty-six Blows within any one space of Twenty-four Hours, nor more than Eighteen Blows at any one whipping; and that no such Offender so convicted under Section III as aforesaid shall be ordered to receive more than One Hundred and Fifty blows, nor less than Fifty blows, for any one such offence; and that no such offender convicted under Section IV aforesaid shall be ordered to receive more than Fifty blows, nor less than Ten blows, for any one such offence. And so as that no such offender shall be ordered to be exposed in the Stocks for more than Six Hours within any one space of Twenty-four hours, nor more than Two Hours at any one time; and that no such offender so convicted under Section III as aforesaid, shall be ordered to be ex- posed in the Stocks for more than Six times for any one such offence; and that no such offender convicted under Section IV aforesaid shall be ordered to be exposed more than Twice for any one such offence.
Preamble.
Interpretation of
terms.
"Public Officer" or "Department."
"Lawful Authority."
"Property."
The Governor in
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ.
No. of 1856.
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BY His Excellency Sir JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony of Hongkong.
[ May, 1856.] Whereas the increasing Mortality amongst the Chinese people of this Colony is mainly owing to the existence of certain Nuisances which the Laws hitherto in force have failed effectually to prevent: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Le- gislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to say:
I. For the construction as well of this Ordinance as of Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, the Ordinance No. 2 of 1854, the Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, and the Ordinance No. of 1856, the following Rules of Construction shall be observed in addition to whatsoever other Rules are by the said Ordinances respectively provided, that is to say :-
The expressions "Public Officer" or "Public Department" shall extend to and include His Excel- lency the Governor and every Officer or Department invested with or performing duties of a public nature, whether under immediate control of His Excellency or not.
The expression "Lawful Authority" shall extend to and denote any Permission which may be law- fully given by a Public Officer or Department or by a Private Person.
Where no specific Description is given of the Ownership, of any Property the word " Property” shall be taken to apply to all such Property of the kinds specified, whether owned by the Crown or by a Private
Person.
II. It shall be lawful for His Excellency in Executive Council from time to time to select and appoint, Executive Council to and by advertisement in the Hongkong Government Gazette to notify, sufficient and proper Places to be the appoint Sites for Chi- Sites of, and to be used as, Cemeteries or Places of Burial for the Chinese; and from time to time to alter, vary, nese Cemeteries, &c. and repeal the said Notifications by others, to be advertised in the like manner; and in such Cemeteries or Places it shall be lawful for the Chinese, in conformity with the Provisions of the Notifications actually in force, to bury their Dead, yet so as that any person who shall use for that purpose a Grave of less than Five Feet in depth from the ordinary surface of the ground to the uppermost side of the Corpse or Coffin therein depo. sited, shall for every such Offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars, nor less than Ten Dollars, or (at the discretion of the Justices before whom he shall be convicted) be once or oftener publicly Whipped, in such sort as that he shall not receive in the whole for any one such offence more than Twenty- five Blows nor less than Ten.
Power to close Chi- nese Cemeteries.
Penalties on Burials
III. His said Excellency in Executive Council is authorized from time to time to notify, by advertise- ment in the Hongkong Government Gazette, that any Chinese Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, from a time in such Notification to be specified, be closed, and the same shall be closed accordingly; and whosoever after the expiration of the said specified time shall bury any Corpse in the said Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, for every such offence, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less than Twenty, or (at the discretion of the Justices) be once or oftener publicly Whipped, in such sort as that he shall not receive in all for every such offence more than One Hundred Blows nor less than Twenty-five.
IV. Whosoever shall bury any Corpse or Coffin in any Ground not being a Cemetery or Burial Ground elsewhere than in Ce-authorised under this or any other Ordinance, shall (except in cases provided for by Section Three of this meteries, &c.
Ordinance) for every such his offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Eighty-five Dollars nor less than Fifteen, or (at the discretion of the Justices) be once or oftener publicly Whipped, in such sort as that he shall not receive in all for every such offence more than Eighty-five Blows nor less than Fifteen. Further penalties on y. The penalties in Sections Three and Four specified shall be deemed to be cumulative and not Burials being Nuisan substituted penalties, in any case where the commission of any of the Offences to which the same are appli-
cable shall occasion a Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Section XIV.
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Nuisances punish- at any time in force within this Colony, for the better repression of Nuisances, save that it shall be able, at the discretion tul in any case for the Court or Justices before whom any person shall be found guilty of any such offence, of the Court, by whip-
ping. veu of all other punishment for the same, to order him for every such offence to be once or oftener Pub- Whipped, yet so as that in no case any such Offender shall receive in the whole for any such offence re than Fifty or less than Ten Blows, that is to say,—
VI. The Offences next hereinafter specified shall be deemed to be Nuisances within the meaning of all
Injury to Trees, 1. The Felling, Cutting, Destroying or Injuring of any standing or growing Tree, Shrub, or Under-
wood, any Grass-sod or Turf, or any Fence or Portion thereof (except in cases where any such Shrubs, Turf, or Fen- offence shall be proved to have been committed with a felonious intention,)
ces.
2. The doing any act whereby Injury or Obstruction, whether directly or consequentially, may accrue Injury or Obstruc
or to Navigation, Mooring, or Anchor- tion to Ways, Seashore, to a Public Road, Path, or Walk, or to the Shore of the Sea age, Transit or Traffic, or whereby any other Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of Navigation, c. 1856, Sections Fourteen, Fifteen, and Sixteen, whether directly or consequentially, may happen.
3. The trespassing, by Man or Beast, upon or in any Messuage, Tenement, Cemetery, or Land being Trespass on Public.
vested in or under the control or management of any Public Officer, or Department whatsoever. Lands, &c. And 4. The obeying the calls of nature on any Way or in any public exposed or other improper Indecency.
Place, to the annoyance of others.
VII. Upon proof made to the satisfaction of the Court or Justices that a person accused of any Nuisance Ofence under this Ordinance, or any of the said enumerated Ordinances, is in fact guilty of having pro- d. permitted, connived at, or continued any such Nuisance or Offence, or of having neglected or refused perform any Duty cast upon him by Law for the prevention or repression of the same, the said Court or tices shall find the said person guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence, and shall award against him the lty or other punishment to which persons guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence are or shall be liable. Vill. This Ordinance shall be read together with the Ordinances enumerated in Section One, and shall incorporated therewith.
Extension of penal-
ties to Accessaries.
Incorporation with former Ordinances.
nalties.
IX. New Penalties or Punishments hereby provided for Offences within the scope and meaning of the Substitution of pe- ! enumerated Ordinances, shall be deemed pro tanto to have superseded the Penalties or Punishments in t behalf by the said Ordinances respectively provided.
X. All summary proceedings under this Ordinance, or the said enumerated Ordinances, (except pro- Except in case of lings under Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Sections Two to Nine, both inclusive) may he had upon the illegal works, &c., any rmation of any Complainant: But the disposal of Materials of Nuisances, of Building Materials, and of Complainant may be Atensils under Sections Seventeen and Nineteen of the last-mentioned Ordinance, shall be at the absolute
scretion of the Surveyor General.
heard.
XI, The Court, or Justices before whom any proceedings whatsoever shall be had under this Costs may be given.
Offender nance or the said enumerated Ordinances, may award Costs and Expenses to be paid by any con conviction, and to enforce payment thereof by any of the ways and means prescribed by Ordinance N. N of 1856.
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Xll. All Nuisances prohibited by the Laws for the time being in force within England, are equally English Law of Nui- pech-bited within this Colony, and may be abated and punished according to the Provisions of this Ordinance sances to come in force
within this Colony. d the said enumerated Ordinances; but notwithstanding this or any other Ordinance against Nuisances * in force or hereafter to come in force, all Remedies compatible therewith for the Prevention, Abatement, Panishment of, or the Compensation for, Nuisances which are or shall be at any time in force within England, sal, until express Provision be made to the contrary, extend to and be enforced within this Colony likewise. XIII. Such of the Orders and Regulations of the General Board of Health established in London under tathority of the Acts of Parliament for the Protection of the Public Health, or any of them, as shall be a time to time by the Governor in Executive Council determined and notified, with such Modifications Pereut respectively as His Excellency in Council shall think fit to adopt, shall for such time and to such stent or with such modifications as shall be so notified, extend to and be enforced within this Colony under The authority of this Ordinance.
Orders, &c., of the Board of Health.
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HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in, China, with the advice of the Legislative
cil of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court.
[ May, 1856.] Whereas by Ordinance No. 6 of 1815, any Person soever who shall have served for a period of Three as an Articled Clerk to any Solicitor, Attorney, or Proctor, actually practising as such within this Cory, or who shall have been admitted as a Solicitor, Attorney, or Proctor, in any other British Colony, qualified to be approved, admitted, and enrolled by the Supreme Court to practise as a Solicitor, torney, and Proctor in the said Court, and that as fully and freely as if he had been duly admitted as a Color, Attorney, Writer, or Proctor in the several Courts of Great Britain and Ireland respectively: *fiereas no provision hath been made for the examination of the said persons before such approval, sion, and enrolment: And whereas it is expedient to make provision in that behalf, and also to extend benefit of the said recited provisions to other duly qualified Persons who shall be so found by the ons conducting such examination: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Fernor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to
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Title.
Preamble.
1. From and after the passing of this Ordinance, any Person who shall have actually and bona fide Qualifications of Can
* for the period of Three Years or upwards (whether computed from any time previous or from any didates.
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subsequent to the passing of this Ordinance,) as Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Clerk of the Supreme
or a Judge thereof, Clerk to the Attorney-General, or Interpreter to the said Court, or as a Clerk of Peace, or as an Articled Clerk to any actually practising Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor of the said Court, for any portion of the said period in one or more of the said capacities, and for the residue thereof in other or others of them, or who shall have been duly admitted as an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor other of Her Majesty's Colonies, shall be eligible for admission to practise as an Attorney, Solicitor, Froxtor of the said Supreme Court, but only upon the Conditions hereinafter specified.
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The Court to appoint II. In the Fourth Term of the present and every Succeeding Year, the Attorney-General of this the Attorney General Colony and two actually practising Attornies of the said Court shall be by Rule of Court appointed to be and two Attornies to the Examiners for the then next ensuing Twelve Months, into the Fitness of Candidates of the classes
be examiners,
Written answers.
Certificate of the Ex- aminers.
described in Section One for admission to practise as Attornies, Solicitors, and Proctors, under this Or- dinance. And the said Examiners, or any Two of them of whom the said Attorney-General shall be one, shall, at such reasonable times as the said Court shall appoint and notify, proceed to examine into the fitness of the said Candidates in that behalf, having due regard unto their character, conduct, learning, and length and assiduity of service, and their other credentials, and conforming themselves so far as may be prac- ticable to the regulations by which the examinations of Candidates for admission to practise as Attornies and Solicitors of the Courts of Westminster are governed and directed.
III. Such questions as are propounded in print or in writing to the said Candidates by the Examiners in that behalf, shall be answered in writing.
IV. The Examiners shall certify the result of every such Examination to the Supreme Court within And every such Certificate shall be in writing One Week from the completion of the said Examination. signed by the Examiners, or any two of them and shall state to the effect that the Examiners, or the Majority of them, find that the Candidate is or (as the case may be) is not fit to act as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Prector of the Supreme Court, or (as the case may be) that the Examiners have not been able to come to any finding as to his fitness in that behalf.
V. If the Examiners, or the Majority of them present at the Examination, find that the Candidate is fit, The Candidate, if unsuccessful, may ap- he shall be admitted to practise accordingly: but if they, or the said Majority, find that he is not fit, or peal to the Court.
come to no finding, he may, on his Petition to the Supreme Court, be heard in support of his qualification and claim to such admission. And if the said Court shall grant the prayer of such his Petition, he shall be admitted accordingly, notwithstanding any such finding or want of finding as aforesaid.
Certificate or Order
month.
VI. Except in cases where the Court on special application shall give leave to the contrary, no Ad- to be in force for one mission shall be granted, whether upon such Certificate, or such Petition, as aforesaid, after the expiration of One Month from the date of the return of the Certificate or (as the case may be) the date of the Order made upon the Petition.
VII. No Person bona fide domiciled within this Colony, and who shall comply with the Provisions of Alienage or Chineso status no disqualifica- this Ordinance, shall be disqualified from obtaining such admission as aforesaid merely by reason of Alienage,
or that he is by birth a Chinaman.
tion.
Saving of existing rights.
Fifty Dollars payable ou admission.
Oath.
Striking off the rolls.
Extension of the 6
29, 40, 41, and 43.
VIII. The provisions aforesaid shall not in any way affect the right of such Persons as shall have been admitted as Attornies, Solicitors, or Writers in one of the Courts at Westminister, Dublin, or Edinburgh, or as Proctors in an Ecclesiastical Court in England, to be admitted to practise in the said Supreme Court as Attornies, Solicitors, and Proctors thereof.
IX. Every Person soever who from henceforward shall be admitted to practise as Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether under this Ordinance or not, shall, on such admission, pay to the proper Officer of the Supreme Court for the use of the Crown, the Fee of Fifty Dollars, and shall take and subscribe all such Oaths or Affirmations as are appointed by the Acts of Parlianient for the time being in force in England for Re- gulating the Admission of Persons to practise in the profession of Attorney or Solicitor.
X. The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, in Removing or Striking off the Names of Barristers, Attor- nies, Solicitors, or Proctors from the rolls of the said Court, is not affected by this Ordinance.
XI. So much of the Act of Parliament passed in the Sixth and Seventh Years of Her present Majesty & 7 Vic. c. 73, §§ 4, Chapter Seventy-three, Sections Four, Five, Twenty-eight, Twenty-nine, Thirty-two, Thirty-seven, Thirty- 5, 28, 29, 32, 37, 38, eight, Thirty-nine, Forty, Forty-one, and Forty-three, as relates to the competence of Attornies or Solicitors to have Clerks bound by Contracts under Articles, the discharge of such Contracts, Service under such Contracts when made with disabled or disqualified Persons, the time for making applications for striking off the roll Persons admitted and enrolled erroneously but without fraud, the agency of Attornies or Solicitors for disqualified Persons, the delivery, reference, and taxation (whether before payment or after) of bills of fees, charges, and disbursements for any business done by Attornies or Solicitors, Applications of parties and Orders of Court for delivery and reference in such cases, and for delivery up of deeds, Documents, or Papers, Certificates of taxation and entering up of Judgments, and the conditions on which actions or suits may be commenced or maintained by Attornies or Solicitors for the recovery of any Fees, Charges, or Disburse- ments, shall, from the passing of this Ordinance (but subject to the provisions hereinafter contained) extend to this Colony, and to all business now being done or to be hereafter done within the same.
ference.
XII. If any person shall be desirous of obtaining, under Section Eleven, the taxation of a Bill of Fees, Taxation may be had without order of Re- Charges, or Disbursements, for any business whatsoever done by an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether in an action or suit or not in an action or suit, nor relating thereto it shall not be necessary for the said person to apply to the Supreme Court for any order in that behalf; but he shall be at liberty (if he think fit) to refer such Bill of his own authority to the Registrar or other Taxing Master of the said Court, who shall thereupon proceed to tax the same in like manner as he would have done under an Order of Reference for that purpose in conformity with the Imperial Enactments, which by Section Eleven are extended to this Colony in manner aforesaid.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
INSOLVENCY JURISDICTION.
In the matter of the Insolvency of CHUN-CHIN-POO, a Prisoner for Debt in the Gaol of Victoria.
OTICE is hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the said Prisoner have been vested
NOT
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION,
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS Under Warrunts of Distress for Crown Rent..
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the lith THE undersigned will sell by Public Auction, on i
FRIDAY NEXT, the 6th June, 1856, at 11 | pay of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- o'clock A.M., (unless the several executions be satisfied,)ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust -The following LOTS OF LAND,
Nos. 12, 12a 126, 212, 212a, INLAND LOTS,{2126, 2366, 237, 369, 36a. MARINE, LOTS, Nos: 57 and 71.
C. MARKWICK, Government Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 31st May, 1856.
in the Provisional Assignee by order of this Court; and that the Schedule of the above named Prisoner has been filed in the said Court; and that it is ordered that the said Prisoner be brought up for Examination at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, on WEDNES- DAY, the Eleventh day of Junc, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, at 12 o'clock, Noon; and in case any Creditor intends to oppose the discharge of Estate of ALEXANDER HILL, deceased, Engineer such Prisoner, he must give notice in writing of such his intention to the Court and such Prisoner Two clear Days exclusive of Sunday, prior to the Day of Ilearing.
By the Court,,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
Dated this 29th day of May, 1856.
PER
of the Steamer" Hongkong.” ERSONS having Claims against or Indebted to the above ESTATE, are requested to commu- nicate the same to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of June next,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, H. B. M.'s Acting Consul.
Canton, 15th May, 1856.
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES-
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They ́are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company."
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
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The Court to appoint II. In the Fourth Term of the present and every Succeeding Year, the Attorney-General of this the Attorney General Colony and two actually practising Attornies of the said Court shall be by Rule of Court appointed to be and two Attornies to the Examiners for the then next ensuing Twelve Months, into the Fitness of Candidates of the classes
be examiners,
Written answers.
Certificate of the Ex- aminers.
described in Section One for admission to practise as Attornies, Solicitors, and Proctors, under this Or- dinance. And the said Examiners, or any Two of them of whom the said Attorney-General shall be one, shall, at such reasonable times as the said Court shall appoint and notify, proceed to examine into the fitness of the said Candidates in that behalf, having due regard unto their character, conduct, learning, and length and assiduity of service, and their other credentials, and conforming themselves so far as may be prac- ticable to the regulations by which the examinations of Candidates for admission to practise as Attornies and Solicitors of the Courts of Westminster are governed and directed.
III. Such questions as are propounded in print or in writing to the said Candidates by the Examiners in that behalf, shall be answered in writing.
IV. The Examiners shall certify the result of every such Examination to the Supreme Court within And every such Certificate shall be in writing One Week from the completion of the said Examination. signed by the Examiners, or any two of them and shall state to the effect that the Examiners, or the Majority of them, find that the Candidate is or (as the case may be) is not fit to act as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Prector of the Supreme Court, or (as the case may be) that the Examiners have not been able to come to any finding as to his fitness in that behalf.
V. If the Examiners, or the Majority of them present at the Examination, find that the Candidate is fit, The Candidate, if unsuccessful, may ap- he shall be admitted to practise accordingly: but if they, or the said Majority, find that he is not fit, or peal to the Court.
come to no finding, he may, on his Petition to the Supreme Court, be heard in support of his qualification and claim to such admission. And if the said Court shall grant the prayer of such his Petition, he shall be admitted accordingly, notwithstanding any such finding or want of finding as aforesaid.
Certificate or Order
month.
VI. Except in cases where the Court on special application shall give leave to the contrary, no Ad- to be in force for one mission shall be granted, whether upon such Certificate, or such Petition, as aforesaid, after the expiration of One Month from the date of the return of the Certificate or (as the case may be) the date of the Order made upon the Petition.
VII. No Person bona fide domiciled within this Colony, and who shall comply with the Provisions of Alienage or Chineso status no disqualifica- this Ordinance, shall be disqualified from obtaining such admission as aforesaid merely by reason of Alienage,
or that he is by birth a Chinaman.
tion.
Saving of existing rights.
Fifty Dollars payable ou admission.
Oath.
Striking off the rolls.
Extension of the 6
29, 40, 41, and 43.
VIII. The provisions aforesaid shall not in any way affect the right of such Persons as shall have been admitted as Attornies, Solicitors, or Writers in one of the Courts at Westminister, Dublin, or Edinburgh, or as Proctors in an Ecclesiastical Court in England, to be admitted to practise in the said Supreme Court as Attornies, Solicitors, and Proctors thereof.
IX. Every Person soever who from henceforward shall be admitted to practise as Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether under this Ordinance or not, shall, on such admission, pay to the proper Officer of the Supreme Court for the use of the Crown, the Fee of Fifty Dollars, and shall take and subscribe all such Oaths or Affirmations as are appointed by the Acts of Parlianient for the time being in force in England for Re- gulating the Admission of Persons to practise in the profession of Attorney or Solicitor.
X. The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, in Removing or Striking off the Names of Barristers, Attor- nies, Solicitors, or Proctors from the rolls of the said Court, is not affected by this Ordinance.
XI. So much of the Act of Parliament passed in the Sixth and Seventh Years of Her present Majesty & 7 Vic. c. 73, §§ 4, Chapter Seventy-three, Sections Four, Five, Twenty-eight, Twenty-nine, Thirty-two, Thirty-seven, Thirty- 5, 28, 29, 32, 37, 38, eight, Thirty-nine, Forty, Forty-one, and Forty-three, as relates to the competence of Attornies or Solicitors to have Clerks bound by Contracts under Articles, the discharge of such Contracts, Service under such Contracts when made with disabled or disqualified Persons, the time for making applications for striking off the roll Persons admitted and enrolled erroneously but without fraud, the agency of Attornies or Solicitors for disqualified Persons, the delivery, reference, and taxation (whether before payment or after) of bills of fees, charges, and disbursements for any business done by Attornies or Solicitors, Applications of parties and Orders of Court for delivery and reference in such cases, and for delivery up of deeds, Documents, or Papers, Certificates of taxation and entering up of Judgments, and the conditions on which actions or suits may be commenced or maintained by Attornies or Solicitors for the recovery of any Fees, Charges, or Disburse- ments, shall, from the passing of this Ordinance (but subject to the provisions hereinafter contained) extend to this Colony, and to all business now being done or to be hereafter done within the same.
ference.
XII. If any person shall be desirous of obtaining, under Section Eleven, the taxation of a Bill of Fees, Taxation may be had without order of Re- Charges, or Disbursements, for any business whatsoever done by an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether in an action or suit or not in an action or suit, nor relating thereto it shall not be necessary for the said person to apply to the Supreme Court for any order in that behalf; but he shall be at liberty (if he think fit) to refer such Bill of his own authority to the Registrar or other Taxing Master of the said Court, who shall thereupon proceed to tax the same in like manner as he would have done under an Order of Reference for that purpose in conformity with the Imperial Enactments, which by Section Eleven are extended to this Colony in manner aforesaid.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
INSOLVENCY JURISDICTION.
In the matter of the Insolvency of CHUN-CHIN-POO, a Prisoner for Debt in the Gaol of Victoria.
OTICE is hereby given, that the ESTATE and EFFECTS of the said Prisoner have been vested
NOT
THE
PUBLIC AUCTION,
W
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS Under Warrunts of Distress for Crown Rent..
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the lith THE undersigned will sell by Public Auction, on i
FRIDAY NEXT, the 6th June, 1856, at 11 | pay of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- o'clock A.M., (unless the several executions be satisfied,)ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust -The following LOTS OF LAND,
Nos. 12, 12a 126, 212, 212a, INLAND LOTS,{2126, 2366, 237, 369, 36a. MARINE, LOTS, Nos: 57 and 71.
C. MARKWICK, Government Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 31st May, 1856.
in the Provisional Assignee by order of this Court; and that the Schedule of the above named Prisoner has been filed in the said Court; and that it is ordered that the said Prisoner be brought up for Examination at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, on WEDNES- DAY, the Eleventh day of Junc, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six, at 12 o'clock, Noon; and in case any Creditor intends to oppose the discharge of Estate of ALEXANDER HILL, deceased, Engineer such Prisoner, he must give notice in writing of such his intention to the Court and such Prisoner Two clear Days exclusive of Sunday, prior to the Day of Ilearing.
By the Court,,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
Dated this 29th day of May, 1856.
PER
of the Steamer" Hongkong.” ERSONS having Claims against or Indebted to the above ESTATE, are requested to commu- nicate the same to the undersigned on or before the 20th day of June next,
CHARLES A. WINCHESTER, H. B. M.'s Acting Consul.
Canton, 15th May, 1856.
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES-
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They ́are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company."
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
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"PAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. L'ENINSULAR & Oriental STEAM NAVIGA- N COMPANY's Steam-ship “NORNA,” ty. Purchase, with Her Majesty's Mails, rs, Spcie, and Cargo for the above Places, this on TUESDAY, the 10th June,
will be received on board until 5 P.M. 7:, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and
US matil 2 r.x. on the 9th.
lars regarding FREIGHT and Passage, 4, the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation
Ofice, Hongkong.
ATENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, are
REQUIRED.
ten Declaration of the Contents and Value As for the Overland Route is required ian Government, and must be delivered jer &› the Company's Agents with the Bills ; or with Parcels; and the Company do emselves responsible for any Detention or e which may happen from incorrectness in Saration,
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Navigation Company's Office, gkong, 24th May, 1856.
In re OSCAR STARR, deceased. OTICE.-All claims against the above Estate must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- NISTRATOR, before the 24th day of November, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house
of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
MR
NOTICE.
́R JAMES CROSSLEY ceased to be a partner in our firm on 7th August lust, on which date his interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co. Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
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NOTICE.
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THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE TJORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao. 3d April, 1856.
A
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the" China Mail.”
TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with
all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul,. and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,-Fivo Lines and under, One Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 7TH JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 50.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a New SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
ERRATUM in last Gazette.-For "16th Day of April, 1856" in the Passing Note at the end of Ordinance No. 10 of 1856, read "29th Day of May, 1856."
No. 68%
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Account, rendered by the Trustees of St John's Cathedral for the Year ended 24th April last, is published for General information in accordance with Paragraph 16 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1847.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 31st May, 1856.
Dr.
1855
1856
April 24
The Trustees of ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL in Account Current with R. C. Antrobus, Treasurer.
To Clerk's Salary, 11 Months @ $14.86,..
2 Coolies, @ $9 8 Months, $10 3 Months,. »Repairs,.
***. **
Candles and Washing,
Bread and Wine, .................................
1855
$163.46 June 1 By Balance of last account,
102,00
546.84
40.99
1856 April 24
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Seat rents collected,
10.60
:
26.50
17.78
......
51.00
395.11
Printing 300 forms of Prayer $25, Adver-
tising meeting $1.50,..........................
„Sundries, Mops, &c. $9.78, new Surplice $8,...
Repairs of Organ and Seraphine 1852-53,
Balance in favor of Trustees,
1856
$1,354.28 April 24 By Balance brought down,.......
Examined with Vouchers and found correct.
(Signed) W. H. ALEXANDER,
Auditor on the part of the Government.
(Signed) GEO. LYALL,
Auditor for Seat-holders.
E.E.
Cr.
$544.28
810.00
$1,354.28
$395.11
Hongkong, 24th April, 1856.
(Signed)
R. C. ANTROBUS, Trustee, and Treasurer to the body of Trustees.
True Copy,
R. C. ANTROBUS, Trustee and Treasurer.
No. 69.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The Honorable W. T. MERCER, Esquire, having been appointed by His Excellency 'The Governor to the Legislative Council of this Colony, pending the pleasure of Her Majesty's Government, has been this day re-sworn, and has taken his seat accordingly.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d June, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
No. 65.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Sale
With reference to the Government Notification No. 40, of 28th March last, notice is hereby given, that Six Farm Lots will be submitted for Sale in the neighbourhood of Pock-foo-lum, at 5 P.M. on Thursday the 12th
June next.
Full particulars will be learnt on application at the Surveyor-General's Office.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 20th May, 1856.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
NOTICE.
THE SUPREME COURT will hold a NISI PRIUS SITTING on FRIDAY, the 13th day of June instant, at 12 o'clock noon.
By order of the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar.
In re ROBERT MARSHALL, deceased.
SHEIK HOSSEN,
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́OTICE is hereby given to the NEXT OF KIN and all ether Persons to produce any WILLS or CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the SUPREME COURT, on SATUR- DAY, the 14th day of June, 1856; or if none, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court.
W"
By the Court,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
NOTICE.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATK in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned : We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856,
NOTICE.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE Galle, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON; Also,
THERM
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam NAVIGA- TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “NORNA,” Capt. Wм. PURCHASE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specic, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this on TUESDAY, the 10th June, at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIght and PassaGE, apply at the Peninsular & Ŏriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Purcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 24th May, 1856.
NOTICE.
HE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE
the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGË
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W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
THE vedegi fisks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the "Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
HAVHANDLERY of event of Sh
CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STOREKEEPRE,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
MR JAMES CROSSLEY censed to which date be received and settled by the new Firm. Estate will Printed as the pore of the Chine Cople, Things
in our firm on August last, on
his interest and responsibility terminated.
G. C. SCHWABE & Co.
Shanghae, 27th March, 1856.
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JOZE JORGE. IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, *1 April, 1856.
PRICE, $12 Annum. Single Thirty-sis Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ons Dollar; each additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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THE
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 14TH JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 51.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“ THE HONGKONG GOVernment GAZETTE'
"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Diplomatic Department.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. appointment
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade 'is pleased to notify, that HARRY SMITH PARKES, Esquire, has been appointed by The Right Honorable The Earl of Clarendon to act as Her Majesty's Consul at Canton, during Mr Alcock's absence.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 11th June, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade, publishes for general information,-
TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMMERCE
BETWEEN
OF SIA
HER MAJESTY AND THE KINGS OF SIAM. Signed at Bangkok, April 18, 1855.
[RATIFICATIONS ÉXCHANGED At Bangkok, 5TH APRIL, 1856.]
Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and all its dependencies, and Their Majesties Phra Fard Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klau Chau Yu Hua, the first King of Siam, and Phra Bard Somdetch Phra warendr Ramesr Mahiswarest Phra Pin Klau Chau Yu Hua, the second King of Siam, desiring to establish upon firm and lasting endations the relations of peace and friendship existing between the two countries, and to secure the best interests of their respective jects by encouraging, facilitating, and regulating their industry and trade, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce the this purpose, and have therefore named as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say;
Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Sir John Bowring, Knight, Doctor of Laws, &c., &c. :
And Their Majesties the first and second Kings of Siam, his Royal Highness Krom Hluang Wongsa Dhiraj Snidh; his Excellency Sendetch Chau Phaya Param Maha Puyurawongse; his Excellency Somdetch Chau Phaya Param Maha Bijai-neate; his Excellency Chao Phaya Sri Suriwongse Samuha Phra Kralahoine; and his Excellency Chau Phaya, Acting Phra-Klang;
Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, and found them to be in good and due form, have agreed * and concluded the following Articles :—
ARTICLE I.
There shall henceforward be perpetual peace and friendship between Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her successors, and Their Majesties the first and second Kings of Siam, and their successors. All British subjects coming to Siam shall wire from the Siamese Government full protection and assistance to enable them to reside in Siam in all security, and trade with ry facility, free from oppression or injury on the part of the Siamese; and all Siamese subjects going to an English country shall rive from the British Government the same complete protection and assistance that shall be granted to British subjects by the
Cavernment of Siam.
ARTICLE II.
The interests of all British subjects coming to Siam shall be placed under the regulation and control of a Consul, who will be *pointed to reside at Bangkok: he will himself conform to and will enforce the observance, by British subjects, of all the provisions this Treaty, and such of the former Treaty negotiated by Captain Burney in 1826, as shall still remain in operation. He shall also give * to all rules or regulations that are now or may hereafter be enacted for the government of British subjects in Siam, the conduct of r trade, and for the prevention of violations of the laws of Siam. Any disputes arising between British and Siamese subjects shall be herd and determined by the Consul, in conjunction with the proper Siamese officers; and criminal offences will be punished, in the case * English offenders by the Consul, according to English laws, and in the case of Siamese offenders, by their own laws, through the Siamese *orities. But the Consul shall not interfere in any matters referring solely to Siamese, neither will the Siamese authorities interfere ** güestions which only concern the subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.
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THE
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 14TH JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 51.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo ; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“ THE HONGKONG GOVernment GAZETTE'
"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Diplomatic Department.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. appointment
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade 'is pleased to notify, that HARRY SMITH PARKES, Esquire, has been appointed by The Right Honorable The Earl of Clarendon to act as Her Majesty's Consul at Canton, during Mr Alcock's absence.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 11th June, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of Trade, publishes for general information,-
TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMMERCE
BETWEEN
OF SIA
HER MAJESTY AND THE KINGS OF SIAM. Signed at Bangkok, April 18, 1855.
[RATIFICATIONS ÉXCHANGED At Bangkok, 5TH APRIL, 1856.]
Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and all its dependencies, and Their Majesties Phra Fard Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klau Chau Yu Hua, the first King of Siam, and Phra Bard Somdetch Phra warendr Ramesr Mahiswarest Phra Pin Klau Chau Yu Hua, the second King of Siam, desiring to establish upon firm and lasting endations the relations of peace and friendship existing between the two countries, and to secure the best interests of their respective jects by encouraging, facilitating, and regulating their industry and trade, have resolved to conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce the this purpose, and have therefore named as their Plenipotentiaries, that is to say;
Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Sir John Bowring, Knight, Doctor of Laws, &c., &c. :
And Their Majesties the first and second Kings of Siam, his Royal Highness Krom Hluang Wongsa Dhiraj Snidh; his Excellency Sendetch Chau Phaya Param Maha Puyurawongse; his Excellency Somdetch Chau Phaya Param Maha Bijai-neate; his Excellency Chao Phaya Sri Suriwongse Samuha Phra Kralahoine; and his Excellency Chau Phaya, Acting Phra-Klang;
Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, and found them to be in good and due form, have agreed * and concluded the following Articles :—
ARTICLE I.
There shall henceforward be perpetual peace and friendship between Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, and her successors, and Their Majesties the first and second Kings of Siam, and their successors. All British subjects coming to Siam shall wire from the Siamese Government full protection and assistance to enable them to reside in Siam in all security, and trade with ry facility, free from oppression or injury on the part of the Siamese; and all Siamese subjects going to an English country shall rive from the British Government the same complete protection and assistance that shall be granted to British subjects by the
Cavernment of Siam.
ARTICLE II.
The interests of all British subjects coming to Siam shall be placed under the regulation and control of a Consul, who will be *pointed to reside at Bangkok: he will himself conform to and will enforce the observance, by British subjects, of all the provisions this Treaty, and such of the former Treaty negotiated by Captain Burney in 1826, as shall still remain in operation. He shall also give * to all rules or regulations that are now or may hereafter be enacted for the government of British subjects in Siam, the conduct of r trade, and for the prevention of violations of the laws of Siam. Any disputes arising between British and Siamese subjects shall be herd and determined by the Consul, in conjunction with the proper Siamese officers; and criminal offences will be punished, in the case * English offenders by the Consul, according to English laws, and in the case of Siamese offenders, by their own laws, through the Siamese *orities. But the Consul shall not interfere in any matters referring solely to Siamese, neither will the Siamese authorities interfere ** güestions which only concern the subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.
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It is understood, however, that the arrival of the British Consul at Bangkok shall not take place before the ratification of this Treaty, nor until ten vessels owned by British subjects, sailing under British colours and with British papers, shall have entered the port of Bangkok for purposes of trade, subsequent to the signing of this Treaty.
ARTICLE III.
If Siamese in the employ of British subjects offend against the laws of their country, or if any Siamese having so offended or desiring to desert, take refuge with a British subject in Siam, they shall be searched for, and, upon proof of their guilt or desertion, shall be delivered up by the Consul to the Siamese authorities. In like manner, any British offenders resident or trading in Siam, who may desert, escape to, or hide themselves in, Siamese territory, shall be apprehended and delivered over to the British Consul on his requisition. Chinese, not able to prove themselves to be British subjects, shall not be considered as such by the British Consul, nor be entitled to his protection.
ARTICLE IV.
British subjects are permitted to trade freely in all the seaports of Siam," but may reside permanently only at Bangkok, or within the limits assigned by this Treaty. British subjects coming to reside at Bangkok may rent land, and buy or build houses, but cannot purchase lands within a circuit of 200 sen (not more than four miles English) from the city walls, until they shall have lived in Siam for ten years, or shall obtain special authority from the Siamese Government to enable them to do so. But with the exception of this limitation, British residents in Siam may at any time buy or rent houses, lands, or plantations, situated any where within a distance of twenty-four hours' journey from the city of Bangkok, to be computed by the rate at which boats of the country can travel. In order to obtain possession of such lands or houses, it will be necessary that the British subject shall, in the first place, make application through the Consul to the proper Siamese officer; and the Siamese officer and the Consul having satisfied themselves of the honest intentions of the applicant, will assist him in settling, upon equitable terms, the amount of the purchase money, will mark out and fix the boundaries of the property, and will convey the same to the British purchaser under sealed deeds. Whereupon he and his property shall be placed under the protection of the Governor of the district and that of the particular local authorities; he shall couform, in ordinary matters, to any just directions given him by them, and will be subject to the same taxation that is levied on Siamese subjects. But if through negligence, the want of capital, or other cause, a British subject should fail to commence the cultivation or improvement of the lands so acquired within a term of three years from the date of receiving possession thereof, the Siamese Government shall have the power of resuming the property, upon returning to the British subject the purchase money paid by him for the same.
ARTICLE V.
All British subjects intending to reside in Siam shall be registered at the British Consulate. They shall not go out to sea, nor proceed beyond the limits assigned by this Treaty for the residence of British subjects, without a passport from the Siamese authorities, to be ap plied for by the British Consul; nor shall they leave Siam, if the Siamese authorities show to the British Consul that legitimate objections exist to their quitting the country. But within the limits appointed under the preceding Article, British subjects are at liberty to travel, to and fro under the protection of a pass, to be furnished them by the British Consul, and counter-sealed by the proper Siamese officer, stating, in the Siamese character, their names, calling, and description. The Siamese officers at the Government stations in the in- terior may, at any time, call for the production of this pass, and immediately on its being exhibited, they must allow the parties to proceed; but it will be their duty to detain those persons who, by travelling without a pass from the Consul, render themselves liable to the suspicion of their being deserters; and such detention shall be immediately reported to the Consul.
ARTICLE VI.
All British subjects visiting or residing in Siam shall be allowed the free exercise of the Christian religion, and liberty to build chur. ches in such localities as shall be consented to by the Siamese authorities. The Siamese Government will place no restrictions upon the employmeut by the English of Siamese subjects as servants, or in any other capacity. But wherever a Siamese subject belongs or owes service to some particular master, the servant who engages himself to a British subject without the consent of his master may be reclaimed by him, and the Siamese Government will not enforce an agreement between a British subject and any Siamese in his employ, unless made with the knowledge and consent of the master, who has a right to dispose of the services of the person engaged.
ARTICLE VII.
British ships-of-war may enter the river, and anchor at Paknam, but they shall not proceed above Paknam, unless with the consent of the Saimese authorities, which shall be given where it is necessary that a ship shall go into dock for repairs. Any British ship-of-war conveying to Siam a public functionary accredited by Her Majesty's Government to the Court of Bangkok, shall be allowed to come up to Bangkok, but shall not pass the forts called Pong Phrachamit and Pit-pach-nuck, unless expressly permitted to do so by the Siamese Go- vernment; but in the absence of a British ship-of-war, the Siamese authorities engage to furnish the Consul with a force sufficient to enable him to give effect to his authority over British subjects, and to enforce discipline among British shipping.
ARTICLE VIII.
The measurement duty hitherto paid by British vessels trading to Bangkok under the Treaty of 1826 shall be abolished from the date of this Treaty coming into operation, and British shipping or trade will thenceforth be only subject to the payment of Import and Export Duties on the goods landed or shipped. · On all articles of import the duties shall be 3 per cent, payable at the option of the importer, either in kind or money, calculated upon the market value of the goods. Drawback of the full amount of duty shall be allowed upon goods found unsaleable and re-exported. Should the British merchant and the Customhouse officers disagree as to the value to be set upon the imported articles, such disputes shall be referred to the Consul and proper Siamese officer, who shall each have the power to call in an equal number of merchants as assessors, not exceeding two on either side, to assist them in coming to an equitable decision.
Opium may be imported free of duty, but can only be sold to the opium farmer or his agents. In the event of no arrangement being effected with them for the sale of the opium, it shall be re-exported, and no impost or duty shall be levied thereon. Any infringement of this regulation shall subject the opium to seizure and confiscation.
Articles of export from the time of production to the date of shipment shall pay one impost only, whether this be levied under the name of inland tax, transit duty, or duty on exportation. The tax or duty to be paid on each article of Siamese produce previous to or upon exportation, is specified in the Tariff attached to this Treaty; and it is distinctly agreed that goods or produce which pay any des- .cription of tax in the interior shall be exempted from any further payment of duty on exportation.
English merchants are to be allowed to purchase directly from the producer the articles in which they trade, and in like manner to sell their goods directly to the parties wishing to purchase the same, without the interference, in either case, of any other person.
The rates of duty laid down in the Tariff attached to this Treaty are those that are now paid upon goods or produce shipped in Siamese or Chinese vessels or junks; and it is agreed that British shipping shall enjoy all the privileges now exercised by, or which hereafter may be granted to, Siamese or Chinese vessels or junks.
British subject will be allowed to build ships in Siam, on obtaining permission to do so from the Siamese authorities.
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Whenever a scarcity may be apprehened, of Salt, Rice, and Fish, the Siamese Government reserve to themselves the right of probibit- ing, by public proclamation, the exportation of these articles.
Bullion, or Personal Effects, may be imported or exported free of charge.
ARTICLE IX.
The Code of Regulations appended to this Treaty shall be enforced by the Consul, with the co-operation of the Siamese authorities ; and they, the said authorities and Consul, shall be enabled to introduce any further regulations which may be found necessary, in order to give effect to the objects of this Treaty.
All fines and penalties inflicted for infraction of the provisions and regulations of this Treaty shall be paid to the Siamese
Government.
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Until the British Consul shall arrive at Bangkok, and enter upon his functions, the consignees of British vessels shall be at liberty to settle with the Siamese authorities all questions relating to their trade.
ARTICLE X.
The British Government and its subjects will be allowed free and equal participation in any privileges that may have been, or may høreafter be, granted by the Siamese Government to the Govenment or subjects of any other nation.
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ARTICLE XI.
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After the lapse of ten years from the date of the ratification of this Treaty, upon the desire of either the British or Siamese Govern- ts, and on twelve months' notice given by either party, the present and such portions of the Treaty of 1826 as remain unrevoked by Treaty, together with the Tariff and Regulations hereunto annexed, or those that may hereafter be introduced, shall be subject to re- by Commissioners appointed on both sides for this purpose, who will be empowered to decide on and insert therein such amend- is as experience shall prove to be desirable.
ARTICLE XII.
This Treaty, executed in English and Siamese, both versions having the same meaning and intention, and the ratifications thereof been previously exchanged, shall take effect from the sixth day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six of Christian era, corresponding to the first day of the fifth month of the one thousand two hundred and eighteenth year of the Siamese
Tera.
In witness whereof the above-named Plenipotentiaries have signed and sealed the present Treaty in quadruplicate at Bangkok, on ighteenth day of April, in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five of the Christian era, corresponding to the second day of sixth month of the one thousand two hundred and seventeenth year of the Siamese Civil era.
JOHN BOWRING.
(L.S.)
(Signatures and seals of the five Siamese Plenipotentiaries.)
General Regulations under which British Trade is to be conducted in Siam.
REGULATION I.
The master of every English ship coming to Bangkok to trade, must, either before or after entering the river, as may be found enient, report the arrival of his vessel at the custom-house at Paknam, together with the number of his crew and guns, and the port whence he comes. Upon auchoring his vessel at Paknam, he will deliver into the custody of the custom-house officers
all his guns ammunition, and a custom-house officer will then be appointed to the vessel, and will proceed in her to Bangkok.,
REGULATION II.
A vessel passing Paknam without discharging her guns and ammunition as directed in the foregoing regulation, will be sent back to am to comply with its provisions, and will be fined 800 ticals for having so disobeyed. After delivery of her guns and ammunition, will be permitted to return to Bangkok to trade.
REGULATION III.
When a British vessel shall have cast anchor at Bangkok, the master, unless a Sunday should intervene, will, within four-and-twenty pars after arrival, proceed to the British Consulate, and deposit there his ship's papers, bills of lading, &c., together with a true manifest is import cargo; and upon the Consul's reporting these particulars to the custom-house, permission to break bulk will at once be en by the latter.
For neglecting so to report his arrival, or for presenting a false manifest, the master will subject himself, in each instance, to a penalty ticals; but he will be allowed to correct, within twenty-four hours after delivery of it to the Consul, any mistake he may discover as manifest, without incurring the above-mentioned penalty.
REGULATION IV.
A British vessel breaking bulk, and commencing to discharge before due permission shall be obtained, or smuggling either when in river or outside the bar, shall be subject to the penalty of 800 ticals, and confiscation of the goods so smuggled or discharged.
REGULATION V.
As soon as a British vessel shall have discharged her cargo, and completed her outward lading, paid all her duties, and delivered a true fest of her outward cargo to the British Consul, a Siamese port-clearance shall be granted her on application from the Consul, who, the absence of any legal impediment to her departure, will then return to the master his ship's papers, and allow the vessel to leave, A tom-house officer will accompany the vessel to Paknam; and on arriving there she will be inspected by the custom-house officers of that bation, and will receive from them the guns and ammunition previously delivered into their charge.
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REGULATION VI.
Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary having no knowledged of the Siamese language, the Siamese Government have agreed that English text of these Regulations, together with the Treaty of which they form a portion, and the Tariff hereunto annexed, shall be epted as conveying in every respect their true meaning and intention.
JOHN BOWRING.
(L.S.)
(Signatures and seals of the five Siamese Plenipotentiaries.)
Tariff of Export and Inland Duties to be levied on Articles of Trade.
SECTION I.
The undermentioned Articles shall be entirely free from Inland or other Taxes, on production or transit, and shall pay Export Duty
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36. Elephant's bones,
37. Tigers' bones,
38. Buffalo horns,
39. Elephants' hides,
40. Tigers' skins,
41. Armadillo skins,
42. Sticklac,
43. Hemp,
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All goods or produce unenumerated in this Tariff shall be free of Export Duty, and shall only be subject to one Inland Tax ́or Tran- sit Duty, not exceeding the rate now paid.
JOHN BOWRING.
(L.S)
(Signatures and seals of the five Siamese Plenipotentiaries.)
By Order,
1
W. WOODGATE.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th June, 1856.
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HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINE.
No. 11 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria.
[12th June, 1856.] Whereas it is desirable that a system of Public Lighting should be introduced into this City: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Leisglative Council thereof, as follows :-
I. For defraying the Expenses of and incident to the execution of this Ordinance, there shall be levied Quarterly, together with and in addition to the Police Rate or Rates for the year, a further Rate to be called "The Lighting Rate," and estimated at One and a Half per Cent on the gross amount of the Property included in the Police Rate Assessment for the current year; and all the Provisions of the Ordinances No. 2 of 1845 and No. 3 of 1851, touching Valuation, Assessment, Levy, and Appeal, shall extend and apply to the said "Lighting Rate."
The Surveyor-Ge- II. The Surveyor-General shall from time to time 'cause a sufficient number of Irons or Posts for the eral to provide and lighting of the Streets, Roads, Ways, and Public Thoroughfares of the City of Victoria to be provided, and fx Lamps, &c., and the same to be set up, fixed, or erected, in all suitable Situations for such lighting, and either in any of the the Superintendent of Police to keep them said Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares, or in any Close adjacent thereto, or upon or against the Wall lighted.
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29. Ray skins,
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35. Buffalo and Cow hides,
36. Elephant's bones,
37. Tigers' bones,
38. Buffalo horns,
39. Elephants' hides,
40. Tigers' skins,
41. Armadillo skins,
42. Sticklac,
43. Hemp,
44. Dried fish, Plaheng,
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52. Sugar, white,
53. Ditto, red,
54. Cotton, clean and uncleaned, 55. Pepper,
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57. Beans and Peas,
58. Dried Prawns,
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0 per 1,000 bundles.
All goods or produce unenumerated in this Tariff shall be free of Export Duty, and shall only be subject to one Inland Tax ́or Tran- sit Duty, not exceeding the rate now paid.
JOHN BOWRING.
(L.S)
(Signatures and seals of the five Siamese Plenipotentiaries.)
By Order,
1
W. WOODGATE.
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th June, 1856.
1
Colon
and
Coun
An C
provi
the 1
Exce
follow
of 18
shall
that
lency
whet
Preamble,
* The Lighting Rate."
•
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIA REGINE.
No. 11 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Lighting the City of Victoria.
[12th June, 1856.] Whereas it is desirable that a system of Public Lighting should be introduced into this City: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency The Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Leisglative Council thereof, as follows :-
I. For defraying the Expenses of and incident to the execution of this Ordinance, there shall be levied Quarterly, together with and in addition to the Police Rate or Rates for the year, a further Rate to be called "The Lighting Rate," and estimated at One and a Half per Cent on the gross amount of the Property included in the Police Rate Assessment for the current year; and all the Provisions of the Ordinances No. 2 of 1845 and No. 3 of 1851, touching Valuation, Assessment, Levy, and Appeal, shall extend and apply to the said "Lighting Rate."
The Surveyor-Ge- II. The Surveyor-General shall from time to time 'cause a sufficient number of Irons or Posts for the eral to provide and lighting of the Streets, Roads, Ways, and Public Thoroughfares of the City of Victoria to be provided, and fx Lamps, &c., and the same to be set up, fixed, or erected, in all suitable Situations for such lighting, and either in any of the the Superintendent of Police to keep them said Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares, or in any Close adjacent thereto, or upon or against the Wall lighted.
of any House or Building, or the Side of any Wall or Fence, or elsewhere, as he shall think proper; and he
fully
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Dep
and
Site
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also from time to time cause to be provided, and put, and affixed upon the said Irons and Posts, such her of Lamps, and of such Sizes and Sorts respectively, as shall be found requisite for the Lighting Said Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares respectively. And it shall be the duty of the Super- nt of Police to light and to keep lighted the said Lamps with Oil for any number of hours in every -four hours, as the said Surveyor General shall from time to time direct.
1. The Laws relating to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of Fixtures and Chattels Laws relating to tively, shall be interpreted to apply to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of the said Irons, Removal or Felony of extended to Lamps, Lamps, and Oil respectively, by any persons whomsoever; and the Property of and in all such articles Fixtures and Chattels, be deemed to be vested in the Surveyor-General for all the purposes of any Action, Suit, or Information Irons, &c. ht or preferred against any person for or in respect of the same, or for or in respect of any Trespass,
v. Misdemeanor, or Felony done or committed in respect of any of the said articles.
IV. If any person shall wilfully extinguish the Light of any such Lamp, or wilfully injure, displace, or Wilful Damage, how ze any such Lamp or any other of the said articles, every such offender shall, upon conviction thereof punishable.
e any Justice of the Peace, forfeit and pay for every such Offence a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars
less than One Dollar, and shall further forfeit and pay the full amount of the Damage by him so done fresaid, and all incidental Costs and Expenses.
Apprehension of Of- fenders without War- rant.
V. It shall be lawful for any person witnessing the commission of an Offence against Section Three of Ordinance, to seize the said Offender, and to deliver him to any Constable, or to the said Justice of the re: and no Warrant shall be in any case necessary to justify the Apprehension of any such Offender as
said. VI. When any Damage or Injury shall have been occasioned unto any such articles by any person erwise than wilfully, and such person shall not have made satisfaction for the same, it shall be the duty of cidental Damage.
Justice of the Peace, upon Complaint thereof made, to order and compel the said person to make full action for the amount of such Damage or Injury, together with all incidental Costs and Expenses.
Carelessness or Ac-
VII. All Proceedings before a Justice of the Peace under this Ordinance, except as provided by Summary procedure tion Four shall be had, and the payment of all pecuniary Penalties, Costs, and Damages under the same before Justices.
be enforced, in like manner as in other cases of or belonging to the summary jurisdiction of Justices
law provided.
VIII. All Monies recovered or received under this Ordinance shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury. Disposal of Monies.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 12th Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 12 of 1856.
BY His Excellency Sir JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the any of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony of Hongkong.
[12th June, 1856.]
Whereas the increase of Population and Buildings in the City of Victoria has made it necessary to ide other arrangements for the Interment of the Dead, and whereas there exist certain Nuisances which e Laws hitherto in force have failed effectually to prevent: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His cellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner owing, that is to say:---
Preamble.
1. For the construction as well of this Ordinance as of Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, the Ordinance No. 2 Interpretation of 1554, the Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, and the Ordinance No. 11 of 1856, the following Rules of Construction terms. *l be observed in addition to whatsoever other Rules are by the said Ordinances respectively provided,
fast is to say →→
"Public Officer"
The expressions "Public Officer" or "Public Department" shall extend to and include His Excel- er the Governor and every Officer or Department invested with or performing duties of a public nature, "Department."
• bether under immediate control of His Excellency or not.
or
The expression "Lawful Authority" shall extend to and denote any Permission which may be law-Lawful Authority." given by a Public Officer or Department or by a Private Person.
Where no specific Description is given of the Ownership of any Property, the word "Property" shall taken to apply to all such Property of the kinds specified, whether owned by the Crown, by a Public partment, or by a Private Person.
"Property."
The Governor in
II. It shall be lawful for His Excellency in Executive Council from time to time to select and appoint, by advertisement in the Hongkong Government Gazette to notify, sufficient and proper Places to be the Executive Council to appoint Sites for Chi- Sites of, and to be used as, Cemeteries or Places of Burial for the Chinese; and from time to time to alter, vary, nese Cemeteries, &c. And repeal the said Notifications by others, to be advertised in the like manner; and in such Cemeteries or 7aces it shall be lawful for the Chinese, in conformity with the Provisions of the Notifications actually in force, try their Dead, yet so as that any person who shall use for that purpose a Grave of less than Five Feet #pth from the ordinary surface of the ground to the uppermost side of the Corpse or Coffin therein depo- **4, shall for every such Offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars, nor less than Five 1.are.
III. His said Excellency in Executive Council is authorized from time to time to notify, by advertise- Power to close Chi-
t in the Hongkong Government Gazette, that any Chinese Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, from a time in nese Cemeteries.
Notification to be specified, be closed, and the same shall be closed accordingly; and whosoever after the *ation of the said specified time shall bury any Corpse in the said Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, for very such offence, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less than Five.
IV. Whosoever shall bury any Corpse or Coffin in any Ground not being a Cemetery or Burial Ground Penalties on Burials elsewhere than in Ce- thorised under this or any other Ordinance, shall (except in cases provided for by Section Three of this
meteries, &c. Sance) for every such his offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less Ca Fire.
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The Hongkong Government Gazette.
also from time to time cause to be provided, and put, and affixed upon the said Irons and Posts, such her of Lamps, and of such Sizes and Sorts respectively, as shall be found requisite for the Lighting Said Streets, Roads, Ways, and Thoroughfares respectively. And it shall be the duty of the Super- nt of Police to light and to keep lighted the said Lamps with Oil for any number of hours in every -four hours, as the said Surveyor General shall from time to time direct.
1. The Laws relating to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of Fixtures and Chattels Laws relating to tively, shall be interpreted to apply to the removing, taking, carrying away, or stealing of the said Irons, Removal or Felony of extended to Lamps, Lamps, and Oil respectively, by any persons whomsoever; and the Property of and in all such articles Fixtures and Chattels, be deemed to be vested in the Surveyor-General for all the purposes of any Action, Suit, or Information Irons, &c. ht or preferred against any person for or in respect of the same, or for or in respect of any Trespass,
v. Misdemeanor, or Felony done or committed in respect of any of the said articles.
IV. If any person shall wilfully extinguish the Light of any such Lamp, or wilfully injure, displace, or Wilful Damage, how ze any such Lamp or any other of the said articles, every such offender shall, upon conviction thereof punishable.
e any Justice of the Peace, forfeit and pay for every such Offence a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars
less than One Dollar, and shall further forfeit and pay the full amount of the Damage by him so done fresaid, and all incidental Costs and Expenses.
Apprehension of Of- fenders without War- rant.
V. It shall be lawful for any person witnessing the commission of an Offence against Section Three of Ordinance, to seize the said Offender, and to deliver him to any Constable, or to the said Justice of the re: and no Warrant shall be in any case necessary to justify the Apprehension of any such Offender as
said. VI. When any Damage or Injury shall have been occasioned unto any such articles by any person erwise than wilfully, and such person shall not have made satisfaction for the same, it shall be the duty of cidental Damage.
Justice of the Peace, upon Complaint thereof made, to order and compel the said person to make full action for the amount of such Damage or Injury, together with all incidental Costs and Expenses.
Carelessness or Ac-
VII. All Proceedings before a Justice of the Peace under this Ordinance, except as provided by Summary procedure tion Four shall be had, and the payment of all pecuniary Penalties, Costs, and Damages under the same before Justices.
be enforced, in like manner as in other cases of or belonging to the summary jurisdiction of Justices
law provided.
VIII. All Monies recovered or received under this Ordinance shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury. Disposal of Monies.
JOHN BOWRING.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 12th Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Clerk of Councils.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. 12 of 1856.
BY His Excellency Sir JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the any of Hongkong and its Dependencies and Vice-Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance to regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony of Hongkong.
[12th June, 1856.]
Whereas the increase of Population and Buildings in the City of Victoria has made it necessary to ide other arrangements for the Interment of the Dead, and whereas there exist certain Nuisances which e Laws hitherto in force have failed effectually to prevent: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His cellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner owing, that is to say:---
Preamble.
1. For the construction as well of this Ordinance as of Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, the Ordinance No. 2 Interpretation of 1554, the Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, and the Ordinance No. 11 of 1856, the following Rules of Construction terms. *l be observed in addition to whatsoever other Rules are by the said Ordinances respectively provided,
fast is to say →→
"Public Officer"
The expressions "Public Officer" or "Public Department" shall extend to and include His Excel- er the Governor and every Officer or Department invested with or performing duties of a public nature, "Department."
• bether under immediate control of His Excellency or not.
or
The expression "Lawful Authority" shall extend to and denote any Permission which may be law-Lawful Authority." given by a Public Officer or Department or by a Private Person.
Where no specific Description is given of the Ownership of any Property, the word "Property" shall taken to apply to all such Property of the kinds specified, whether owned by the Crown, by a Public partment, or by a Private Person.
"Property."
The Governor in
II. It shall be lawful for His Excellency in Executive Council from time to time to select and appoint, by advertisement in the Hongkong Government Gazette to notify, sufficient and proper Places to be the Executive Council to appoint Sites for Chi- Sites of, and to be used as, Cemeteries or Places of Burial for the Chinese; and from time to time to alter, vary, nese Cemeteries, &c. And repeal the said Notifications by others, to be advertised in the like manner; and in such Cemeteries or 7aces it shall be lawful for the Chinese, in conformity with the Provisions of the Notifications actually in force, try their Dead, yet so as that any person who shall use for that purpose a Grave of less than Five Feet #pth from the ordinary surface of the ground to the uppermost side of the Corpse or Coffin therein depo- **4, shall for every such Offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding Fifty Dollars, nor less than Five 1.are.
III. His said Excellency in Executive Council is authorized from time to time to notify, by advertise- Power to close Chi-
t in the Hongkong Government Gazette, that any Chinese Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, from a time in nese Cemeteries.
Notification to be specified, be closed, and the same shall be closed accordingly; and whosoever after the *ation of the said specified time shall bury any Corpse in the said Cemetery or Burial Ground shall, for very such offence, forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less than Five.
IV. Whosoever shall bury any Corpse or Coffin in any Ground not being a Cemetery or Burial Ground Penalties on Burials elsewhere than in Ce- thorised under this or any other Ordinance, shall (except in cases provided for by Section Three of this
meteries, &c. Sance) for every such his offence forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less Ca Fire.
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Further penalties on
V. The penalties in Sections Three and Four specified shall be deemed to be cumulative and not Burials being Nuisan-substituted penalties, in any case where the commission of any of the Offences to which the same are appli- ces, &c.
cable shall occasion a Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Section Fourteen. Nuisances punish-
VI. The Offences next hereinafter specified shall be deemed to be Nuisances within the meaning of all able, at the discretion Laws, at any time in force within this Colony, for the better repression of Nuisances, save that the Court or Justices before whom any person shall be found guilty of any such offence, in lieu of all other punishment for the same, shall order him for every such offence to pay a penalty not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less than One Dollar, that is to say;
of the Court.
Injury to Trees, Shrubs, Turf, or Fen-
ces.
Injury or Obstruc- tion to Ways, Seashore, Navigation, &c.
Trespass on Public
Lands, &c.
of
Indecency.
Whipping may be
1. The Felling, Cutting, Destroying or Injuring of any standing or growing Tree, Shrub, or Under- wood, any Grass-sod or Turf, or any Fence or Portion thereof (except in cases where any such offence shall be proved to have been committed with a felonious intention).
2. The doing any act whereby Injury or Obstruction, whether directly or consequentially, may accrue to a Public Road, Path, or Walk, or to the Shore of the Sea, or to Navigation, Mooring, or Anchor- age, Transit or Traffic, or whereby any other Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Sections Fourteen, Fifteen, and Sixteen, whether directly or consequentially, may happen. 3. The trespassing, by Man or Beast, upon or in any Messuage, Tenement, Cemetery, or Land being vested in or under the control or management of any Public Officer, or Department whatsoever. And 4. The obeying the calls of nature on any Way or in any public exposed or other improper
Place, to the annoyance of others.
VII. It shall be lawful for the Court or Justices before whom any person shall be found guilty of any substituted in the case offence against Division One or Division Four of Section Six of this Ordinance, to order him, in lieu of all
offences against Section. VI Divisions 1 other punishment, to be once or twice publicly whipped, yet so as that no Offender shall receive in all for
any one such offence more than Fifty Blows nor less than Five.
and 4.
Extension of penal- tics to Accessaries.
VIII. Upon proof made to the satisfaction of the Court or Justices that a person accused of any Nuisance or Offence under this Ordinance, or any of the said enumerated Ordinances, is in fact guilty of having pro- cured, permitted, connived at, or continued any such Nuisance or Offence, or of having neglected or refused to perform any Duty cast upon him by Law for the prevention or repression of the same, the said Court or Justices shall find the said person guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence, and shall award against him the penalty or other punishment to which persons guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence are or shall be liable. Incorporation with IX. This Ordinance shall be read together with the Ordinances enumerated in Section One, and shall former Ordinances.
be incorporated therewith."
upon
the
X. All summary proceedings under this Ordinance, or the said enumerated Ordinances, (except pro- Except in case of illegal works, &c., any ceedings under Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Sections Two to Nine, both inclusive) may be had Complainant may be information of any Complainant: But the disposal of Materials of Nuisances, of Building Materials, and of Utensils under Sections Seventeen and Nineteen of the last-mentioned Ordinance, shall be at the absolute discretion of the Surveyor General.
heard.
Costs may be given.
English Law of Nui- sances to come in force within this Colony.
Orders, &c., of the Board of Health.
Saving as to Acts
XI. The Court, or Justices before whom any proceedings whatsoever shall be had under this Ordinance or the said enumerated Ordinances, may award Costs and Expenses to be paid by any Offender upon conviction, and to enforce payment thereof by any of the ways and means prescribed by Ordinance No. 8 of 1856 in respect of penalties.
XII. All Nuisances prohibited by the Laws for the time being in force within England, are equally prohibited within this Colony, and may be abated and punished according to the Provisions of this Ordinance and the said enumerated Ordinances; but notwithstanding this or any other Ordinance against Nuisances now in force or hereafter to come in force, all Remedies compatible therewith for the Prevention, Abatement, or Punishment of, or the Compensation for, Nuisances which are or shall be at any time in force within England, shall, until express Provision be made to the contrary, extend to and be enforced within this Colony likewise. XIII. Such of the Orders and Regulations of the General Board of Health established in London under Authority of the Acts of Parliament for the Protection of the Public Health, or any of them, as shall be from time to time by the Governor in Executive Council determined and notified, with such Modifications thereof respectively as His Excellency in Council shall think fit to adopt, shall for such time and to such extent or with such modifications as shall be so notified, extend to and be enforced within this Colony under the authority of this Ordinance.
XIV. Nothing contained in this Ordinance, or in any of the Ordinances therewith incorporated, shall done or sanctioned by operate to the Restraint or Punishment of any Act or thing done under Lawful Authority or sanctioned by Lawful Authority.
the same, yet so as that in every case the Proof of such Lawful Authority shall lie upon the person alleging
the same.
NOTICE.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 12th Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
MHE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE
THE business of the late Mr JE
OF
the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm. JOŻE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
THE a from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “ Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
́HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSulate in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
JOHN BOWRING.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchanlı, Auctioneers, and Commission ́Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, "AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the under make HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind. We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser, and
General StoREKEIPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORĖS from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- and Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar, each Additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Further penalties on
V. The penalties in Sections Three and Four specified shall be deemed to be cumulative and not Burials being Nuisan-substituted penalties, in any case where the commission of any of the Offences to which the same are appli- ces, &c.
cable shall occasion a Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Section Fourteen. Nuisances punish-
VI. The Offences next hereinafter specified shall be deemed to be Nuisances within the meaning of all able, at the discretion Laws, at any time in force within this Colony, for the better repression of Nuisances, save that the Court or Justices before whom any person shall be found guilty of any such offence, in lieu of all other punishment for the same, shall order him for every such offence to pay a penalty not exceeding One Hundred Dollars nor less than One Dollar, that is to say;
of the Court.
Injury to Trees, Shrubs, Turf, or Fen-
ces.
Injury or Obstruc- tion to Ways, Seashore, Navigation, &c.
Trespass on Public
Lands, &c.
of
Indecency.
Whipping may be
1. The Felling, Cutting, Destroying or Injuring of any standing or growing Tree, Shrub, or Under- wood, any Grass-sod or Turf, or any Fence or Portion thereof (except in cases where any such offence shall be proved to have been committed with a felonious intention).
2. The doing any act whereby Injury or Obstruction, whether directly or consequentially, may accrue to a Public Road, Path, or Walk, or to the Shore of the Sea, or to Navigation, Mooring, or Anchor- age, Transit or Traffic, or whereby any other Nuisance within the meaning of Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Sections Fourteen, Fifteen, and Sixteen, whether directly or consequentially, may happen. 3. The trespassing, by Man or Beast, upon or in any Messuage, Tenement, Cemetery, or Land being vested in or under the control or management of any Public Officer, or Department whatsoever. And 4. The obeying the calls of nature on any Way or in any public exposed or other improper
Place, to the annoyance of others.
VII. It shall be lawful for the Court or Justices before whom any person shall be found guilty of any substituted in the case offence against Division One or Division Four of Section Six of this Ordinance, to order him, in lieu of all
offences against Section. VI Divisions 1 other punishment, to be once or twice publicly whipped, yet so as that no Offender shall receive in all for
any one such offence more than Fifty Blows nor less than Five.
and 4.
Extension of penal- tics to Accessaries.
VIII. Upon proof made to the satisfaction of the Court or Justices that a person accused of any Nuisance or Offence under this Ordinance, or any of the said enumerated Ordinances, is in fact guilty of having pro- cured, permitted, connived at, or continued any such Nuisance or Offence, or of having neglected or refused to perform any Duty cast upon him by Law for the prevention or repression of the same, the said Court or Justices shall find the said person guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence, and shall award against him the penalty or other punishment to which persons guilty of the said Nuisance or Offence are or shall be liable. Incorporation with IX. This Ordinance shall be read together with the Ordinances enumerated in Section One, and shall former Ordinances.
be incorporated therewith."
upon
the
X. All summary proceedings under this Ordinance, or the said enumerated Ordinances, (except pro- Except in case of illegal works, &c., any ceedings under Ordinance No. 8 of 1856, Sections Two to Nine, both inclusive) may be had Complainant may be information of any Complainant: But the disposal of Materials of Nuisances, of Building Materials, and of Utensils under Sections Seventeen and Nineteen of the last-mentioned Ordinance, shall be at the absolute discretion of the Surveyor General.
heard.
Costs may be given.
English Law of Nui- sances to come in force within this Colony.
Orders, &c., of the Board of Health.
Saving as to Acts
XI. The Court, or Justices before whom any proceedings whatsoever shall be had under this Ordinance or the said enumerated Ordinances, may award Costs and Expenses to be paid by any Offender upon conviction, and to enforce payment thereof by any of the ways and means prescribed by Ordinance No. 8 of 1856 in respect of penalties.
XII. All Nuisances prohibited by the Laws for the time being in force within England, are equally prohibited within this Colony, and may be abated and punished according to the Provisions of this Ordinance and the said enumerated Ordinances; but notwithstanding this or any other Ordinance against Nuisances now in force or hereafter to come in force, all Remedies compatible therewith for the Prevention, Abatement, or Punishment of, or the Compensation for, Nuisances which are or shall be at any time in force within England, shall, until express Provision be made to the contrary, extend to and be enforced within this Colony likewise. XIII. Such of the Orders and Regulations of the General Board of Health established in London under Authority of the Acts of Parliament for the Protection of the Public Health, or any of them, as shall be from time to time by the Governor in Executive Council determined and notified, with such Modifications thereof respectively as His Excellency in Council shall think fit to adopt, shall for such time and to such extent or with such modifications as shall be so notified, extend to and be enforced within this Colony under the authority of this Ordinance.
XIV. Nothing contained in this Ordinance, or in any of the Ordinances therewith incorporated, shall done or sanctioned by operate to the Restraint or Punishment of any Act or thing done under Lawful Authority or sanctioned by Lawful Authority.
the same, yet so as that in every case the Proof of such Lawful Authority shall lie upon the person alleging
the same.
NOTICE.
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 12th Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
MHE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE
THE business of the late Mr JE
OF
the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm. JOŻE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
HE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
THE a from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “ Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
W
NOTICE.
́HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSulate in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust
JOHN BOWRING.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchanlı, Auctioneers, and Commission ́Agents, Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, "AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
for the benefit of their Creditors, to the under make HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind. We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser, and
General StoREKEIPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
Also,
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORĖS from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- and Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong-
PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-siz Cents. TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, One Dollar, each Additional Line, Tuenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Bongkong
NEW SERIES. .
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 21ST JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 52.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby giren, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
"THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROClamations, NotiFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
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By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 24th Instant, and fr Twenty-one days following.
- Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th June, 1856.
N. 70.
W. T. MERCER,--President, J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
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The following Return of Farm Lots sold at Pock-foo-lum on the 12th instant, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th June, 1856.
RETURN OF LAND LEASE SALE, at Public Auction, on the Ground, on Thursday, the 12th day of June, 1856.
So. OF LOT.
Farm,
14
G. Duddell,
15
G. C. Turner,.
16
R. C. Antrobus,
17
T. C. Leslie,.....
18
J. J. dos Remedios,
19
Richard Pearce,
20
H. R. Hardie,
21
John Scarth,....
No. 711.
PURCHASER.
Totals,.....
FIXED ANNUAL RENT.
PREMIUM.
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WILLIAM COWPER, Acting Surveyor General,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
In accordance with the provisions of Sections II and III of Ordinance No. 12 of 1856, entitled “ An Ordinance regulate Chinese Burials, and to prevent certain Nuisances, within the Colony of Hongkong," His Excellency The Governor in Executive Council is pleased to notify that,-
From and after the First Proximo the Western Chinese Cemetery will be closed.
In lieu thereof, Mount Davis will until further Orders be set apart for the purpose of Chinese Burial.
The existing Chinese Cemetery will be retained on the Eastern side of the Wongneichung Valley.
These two will be the only places in which it shall be lawful for the Chinese Inhabitants of this City to inter
kir Dead.
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The Mount Davis Cemetery will be appropriated to the districts West of Hawan, and the Wongneichung Cemetery to Hawan and the districts East thereof.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 19th June, 1856.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
ointment
Diplomatic Department.
His Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, is pleased to notify the appointment, by The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, of Mr CHARLES BATTEN HILLIER, as British Consul at Bangkok.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th June, 1856,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. WOODGATE.
Diplomatic Department.
Ilis Excellency Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China, is pleased to publish for general information the Articles of Agreement entered into between the Siamese Commissioners and Mr Parkes, with a view to the better understanding of the Treaty between Great Britain and Siam.
By Order,
Superintendency of Trade, Victoria, Hongkong, 18th June, 1856.
W. WOODGATE.
Agreement entered into between the undermentioned Royal Commissioners, on the part of Their Majesties the First and Second
Kings of Siam, and HARRY SMITH Parkes, Esquire, on the part of Her Britannic Majesty's Government.
Mr Parkes having stated, on his arrival at Bangkok, as Bearer of Her Britannic Majesty's Ratification of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce concluded on the 18th day of April 1855, between Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and Their Majesties Phra Bard Somdetch Phra Paramendr Maha Mongkut Phra Chom Klau Chau Yu Hua, The First King of Siam, and Phra Bard Somdetch Phra Pawarendr Ramesr Mahiswaresr Phra Pin Klau Chau Yu Hua, The Second King of Siam, that he was instructed by the Earl of Clarendon, Her Britannic Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, to request the Siamese Government to consent to an enumeration of those Articles of the former Treaty concluded in 1826, between the Honorable East India Company and Their late Majesties the First and Second Kings of Siam, which are abrogated by the Treaty first named, and also to agree to certain explanations which appear necessary to mark the precise force and application of certain portions of the new Treaty :—Their aforesaid Majesties the First and Second Kings of Siam have appointed and empowered certain Royal Commissioners, namely, His Royal Highness Krom Hluang Wong-sa Dhiraj Snidh, and Their Excellencies the four Senaputhies or Principal Ministers of Siam, to confer and arrange with Mr Park es the matters above named, and the said Royal Commissioners having accordingly met Mr Parkes for this purpose, on repeated occasions, and maturely considered all the subjects brought by him to their notice, have resolved:
That it is proper, in order to prevent future controversy, that those clauses of the old Treaty which are abrogated by the new Treaty should be distinctly specified, and that any clause of the new Treaty which is not sufficiently clear, should be fully explained. To this end they have agreed to, and concluded, the following twelve Articles :-
ARTICLE 1.
On the Old Treaty coNCLUDED IN 1826.
The Articles of the old Treaty not abrogated by the new Treaty, are 1, 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 13, and 14, and the undermentioned clauses of Articles 6 and 10.
In Article 6, the Siamese desire to retain the following clause!
"If a Siamese or English Merchant buy or sell, without enquiring and ascertaining whether the seller or buyer be of a good or bad "character; and if he meet with a bad man, who takes the property and absconds, the Rulers and Officers on either side must make search "and endeavour to produce the property of the absconder, and investigate the matter with sincerity. If the party possess money or pro- perty, he can be made to pay; but if he does not possess any, or if he cannot be apprehended, it will be the Merchant's own fault, and "the Authorities cannot be held responsible."
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Of Article 10, Mr Parkes desires to retain that clause relating to the Overland Trade, which states:
"Asiatic Merchants of the English Countries, not being Burmese, Pegouans, or descendants of Europeans desiring to enter into, and "to trade with, the Siamese Dominions from the countries of Mergui, Tavoy, Tenasserim, and Ye, which are now subject to the English, will be allowed to do so freely overland and by water, upon the English furnishing them with proper certificates." Mr Parkes, however, desires that all British subjects without exception-shall be allowed to participate in this Overland Trade. The said Royal Commissioners therefore agree, on the part of the Siamese, that all Traders under British Rule may cross from the British Territories of Mergui, Tavoy, Ye, Tenasserim, Pegu, or other places, by land or by water, to the Siamese Territories, and may trade there with facility, on the condition that they shall be provided by the British Authorities with proper certificates, which must be renewed for each journey.
The Commercial Agreement annexed to the Old Treaty, is abrogated by the new Treaty, with the Exception of the undermentioned clauses of Articles 1 and 4 :-
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Of Article 1, the Siamese desire to retain the following clause :- "British Merchants importing fire-arms, shot, or gunpowder, are prohibited from selling them to any party but the Government; should the Government not require such fire-arms, shot, or gunpowder, "the Merchants must re-export the whole of them."
Article 4 stipulates that no Charge or Duty shall be levied on boats carrying cargo of British ships at the Bar. The Siamese desire to cancel this clause, for the reason that the old measurement duty of 1700 Ticals per fathom, included the fees of the various Officers. But as this measurement Duty has now been abolished, the Siamese. wish to levy on each native boat taking cargó out to sea, a fee of & Ticals, 2 Salungs, this being the charge paid by Siamese Traders; and Mr Parkes undertakes to submit this point to the consideration of Her Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Siam,
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ARTICLE 2.
ON THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE CONSUL OVER BRITISH SUBJECTS.
"The 2d Article of the Treaty stipulates that," Any disputes arising between British and Siamese subjects shall be heard and “determined by the Consul in conjunction with the proper Siamese Officers; and Criminal Offenders will be punished, in the case of English Offenders by the Consul, according to English laws, and in the case of Siamese Offenders by their own laws, through the Siamese Authorities. But the Consul shall not interfere in any matters referring solely to Siamese, neither will the Siamese Authori- “ties interfere in questions which only concern the subjects of Her Britannic Majesty.'
On the non-interference of the Consul with the Siamese or of the Siamese with British subjects, the said Royal Commissioners desire in the first place, to state that, while for natural reasons they fully approve of the Consul holding no jurisdiction over Siamese in their own country, the Siamese Authorities, on the other hand, will feel themselves bound to call on the Consul to apprehend and punish British subjects who shall commit, whilst in Siamese Territory, any grave infractions of the laws, such as cutting, wounding, or inflicting other serious bodily harm. But in disputes, or in offences of a slighter nature committed by British subjects among them- selves, the Siamese Authorities will refrain from all interference.
With reference to the punishment of Offences, or the settlement of disputes, it is agreed :-
That all Criminal Cases, in which both parties are British subjects, or in which the Defendant is a British subject, shall be tried and determined by the British Consul alone.
All Criminal Cases in which both parties are Siamese, or in which the Defendant is a Siamese, shall be tried and determined by the
Siamese Authorities alone.
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That all Civil Cases in which both partics are British subjects, or in which the Defendant is a British subject, shall be heard and determined by the British Consul alone: All Civil Cases in which both parties are Siamese, or in which the Defendant is a Siamese, shall be heard and determined by the Siamese Authorities alone.
That whenever a British subject has to complain against a Siamese, he must make his complaint through the British Consul, who will lay it before the proper Siamese Authorities.
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That although the Siamese may interfere so far with British subjects, as to call upon the Consul, in the manner stated in this Article
Ich grave offences when committed by British subjects, it is agreed that,
British subjects, their persons, houses, premises, lands, ships, or property of any kind, shall not be seized, injured, or in any way red with by the Siamese. In case of any violation of this stipulation, the Siamese Authorities will take cognizance of the case, and the Offenders. On the other hand, Siamese subjects, their persons, houses, premises, or property of any kind, shall not be seized, red, or in any way interfered with by the English, and the British Consul shall investigate and punish any breach of this stipulation.
ARTICLE 3.
ON THE RIGHT OF BRITISH SUBJECTS TO DISPOSE OF THEIR PROPERTY AT WILL.
By the 4th Article of the Treaty, British subjects are allowed to purchase in Siam "houses, gardens, fields, or plantations." It is in reference to this stipulation, that British subjects who have accordingly purchased houses, gardens, fields, or plantations, are at to sell the same to whomsoever they please. In the event of a British subject dying in Siam, and leaving houses, lands, or any ty, his relations, or those persons who are heirs according to English Law, shall receive possession of the said property; and the Consul, or some one appointed by the British Consul, may proceed at once to take charge of the said property on their account. e deceased should have debts due to him by the Siamese, or other persons, the Consul can collect them; and if the deceased should owe
the Cousul shall liquidate his debts as far as the estate of the deceased shall suffice.
ARTICLE 4.
ON THE TAXES, DUTIES, OR OTHER CHARGES LEVIABLE ON BRITISH SUBJECTS.
The 4th Article of the Treaty provides for the payment, on the lands held or purchased by British subjects, of" the same taxation that » levied on Siamese subjects." The Taxes here alluded to are those set forth in the annexed Schedule.
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Again, it is stated in the 8th Article, that "British subjects are to pay Import and Export Duties according to the Tariff annexed to the Treaty. For the sake of greater distinctness, it is necessary to add to these two clauses the following Explanation, namely,―That e the Land tax, and the Import and Export Duties, mentioned in the aforesaid Articles, no additional charge or tax of any kind may #posed upon a British subject, unless it obtain the sanction both of the Supreme Siamese Authorities and the British Consul.
ARTICLE 5.
ON PASSES AND PORT CLEARANCES.
The 5th Article of the Treaty provides that Passports shall be granted to travellers, and the 5th Article of the Regulations that Port rances shall be furnished to ships. In reference thereto, the said Royal Commissioners, at the request of Mr Parkes, agree that the ports to be given to British subjects travelling beyond the limits assigned by the Treaty for the residence of British subjects, together the Passes for Cargo-boats and the Port Clearances of British Ships, shall be issued within twenty-four hours after formal application the same shall have been made to the proper Siamese Authorities. But if reasonable cause should at any time exist for delaying or holding the issue of any of these papers, the Siamese Authorities must at once communicate it to the Consul. Passports for British subjects travelling in the interior, and the Port Clearances of British ships, will be granted by the Siamese Authori- › free of charge.
ARTICLE &
ON THE PROHIbition of the Exportation of Rice, Salt, AND FISH, AND ON THE DUTY ON PADDY. The 8th Article of the Treaty stipulates that "Whenever a scarcity may be apprehended of Salt, Rice, and Fish, the Siamese Govern- reat reserve to themselves the right of prohibiting by public proclamation the Exportation of these Articles.”
Mr Parkes, in elucidation of this clause, desires an agreement to this effect, namely,-That a month's notice shall be given by the se Authorities to the Consul, prior to the enforcement of the prohibition; and that British subjects who may previously obtain permission from the Siamese Authorities to export a certain quantity of Rice which they have already purchased, may do so even the prohibition comes in force. Mr Parkes also requests that that export duty on Paddy should be Half of that on Rice, namely; cals per Koyan.
The said Royal Commissioners, having in view the fact that Rice forms the principal sustenance of the nation, stipulate that, on the ling out of War or Rebellion, the Siamese may prohibit the Trade in Rice, and may enforce the prohibition so long as the hostilities casioned shall continue. If a dearth should be apprehended, on account of the want or excess of Rain, the Consul will be informed month previous to the enforcement of the prohibition. British Merchants who obtain the Royal Permission upon the issue of the mation, to export a certain quantity of Rice which they have already purchased, may do so irrespective of the prohibition to the ary; but those Merchants who do not obtain the Royal Permission, will not be allowed when the probibition takes effect to Export de they may already have purchased.
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The prohibition shall be removed as soon as the cause of its being imposed shall have ceased to exist. Paddy may be exported on payment of a duty of 2 Ticals per koyan, or half the amount levied on Rice.
ARTICLE 7.
ON PERMISSION TO IMPORT GOLD LEAF AS BULLION.'
Under the 8th Article of the Treaty, Bullion may be imported or exported free of charge. With reference to this clause, the said → Commissioners, at the request of Mr Parkes, agree that foreign Coins of every denomination, Gold and Silver in bars or ingots, aud Leaf, may be imported free; but manufactured Articles in Gold and Silver, plated-ware, and diamonds or other precious stones, must
import duty of three per cent.
ARTICLE 8. ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CUSTOM HOUSE.
The said Royal Commissioners, at the request of Mr Parkes, and in conformity with the intent of the 8th Article of the new Treaty, to the immediate establishment of a Custom House, under the Superintendency of a High Government Functionary, for the examin- all goods landed or shipped, and the receipt of the Import and Export Duties due thereon. They further agree that the business Custom House shall be conducted under the Regulations annexed to this Agreement.
ARTICLE 9.
ON THE SUBSequent TaxÁTION OF ARTICLES now free from Duty.
Parkes agrees with the said Royal Commissioners, that whenever the Siamese Government deem it to be beneficial for the country * in pese a single tax or duty on any article not now subject to a public charge of any kind, they are at liberty to do so provided that
tax be just and reasonable.
ARTICLE 10. ON THE BOUNDARIES OF THE FOUR MILE CIRCUIT.
It is stipulated in the 4th Article of the Treaty, that "British subjects coming to reside at Bangkok, may rent land and buy or build , but cannot purchase lands within a circuit of 200 Sen (not more than 4 miles English) from the City walls, until they shall havo ran Siam for ten years, or shall obtain special authority from the Siamese Government to enable them to do so."
The points to which this circuit extends due North, South, East, and West of the City, and the spot where it crosses the river below pek, have "accordingly been measured by officers on the part of the Siamese and English, and their measurements, having been ed and agreed to by the said Royal Commissioners and Mr Parkes, are marked by stone pillars placed at the undermentioned males, viz,—
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On the North,-One Sen North of Wat Kemabherataram.
On the East,-6 Sen and 7 Fathoms South-west of Wat Bangkapi.
On the South-About 19 Sen South of the village of Bangpakio. On the West-About 2 Sen South-west of the village of Bangphrom.
The pillars marking the spot where the circuit line crosses the river below Bangkok, are placed on the left bank 3 Sen below the
of Baugmanan, and on the right bank about one Sen below the village of Banglampuluem."
ARTICLE 11.
ON THE Boundaries of the Twenty-four. HOURS' JOURNEY.
is stipulated in the 4th Article of the Treaty, that "Excpting within the circuit of four miles, British Merchants in Siam may at time buy or rent Houses, Lands, or Plantations, situate l'anywhere within a distance of twenty-four hours' journey from the City **ok,
to be computed by the rate at which boats of the contatry can travel.”
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
The said Royal Commissioners and Mr Parkes have consulted together on this subject, and have agreed that the boundaries of the said twenty-four hours' journey shall be as follows:-
1. On the North-The Bangputsa Canal from its mouth on the Chow Phya River, to the old city walls of Lobpary, and a straight line from Lobpary to the landing-place of Tha Phrangam, near to the town of Saraburi on the River Pasak.
2. On the East.—A straight line drawn from the landing-place of Thra Phrangam to the junction of the Klongkut Canal with the Bangpakong River; the Bangpakong River from the junction of the Klongkut Canal to its mouth; and the Coast from the mouth of t!.. Bangpakong River to the isle af Srimaharajah, to such distance inland as can be reached within 24 hours' journey from Bangkok.
on the West side.
3. On the South,―The isle of Srimaharajah and the islands of Se-chang on the East side of the Gulf, and the city walls of Petchaburi, 4. On the West.-The Western Coast of the Gulf to the mouth of the Meklong River to such a distance inland as can be reached A straight line from the within 24 hours' journey from Bangkok. The Meklong River from its mouth to the City walls of Kagpury. City walls of Kagpury to the Town of Swbharnapury; and a straight line from the town of Swbharnapury to the mouth of the Bang. putsa Canal on the Chow Phya River.
ARTICLE 12.
ON THE INCORPORATION IN THE TREAty of this Agreement.
The said Royal Commissioners agree, on the part of the Siamese Government, to incorporate all the Articles of this Agreement in the Treaty concluded by the Siamese Plenipotentiaries and Sir John Bowring, on the 18th April, 1855, whenever this shall be desired by Iler Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary.
In witness whereof, the said Royal Commissioners, and the said Harry Smith Parkes, have sealed and signed this Agreement in duplicate, at Bangkok, on the Thirteenth day of May in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-Six of the Christian Era, corresponding to the Ninth day of the waxing moon of the Lunar month of Wesakh in the year of the quadruped Serpent, being the year One Thousand Two hundred and eighteen of the Siamese Astronomical Era, which is the nineteenth of Her Britannic Majesty's and Sixth of Their present Siamese Majesties' reigns.
(Signed,)
(Signed,)
His Royal Highness KROM HLUANG WONGSA DHIRAJ SNIDH.
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(Signed,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA SRI SURIWONGSE SAMUHA PHRA KALAHOME.
(Signed,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA PHRAKLANG.
(Signed,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA YOMMORAT..
(Signed,)
HARRY S. PARKES.
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JOHN BOWRING.
schedule of TAXES ON GARDEN-GROUND, PLANTATIONS, OR OTHER LANDS.
SECTION 1.--Trenched or Raised Lands planted with the following eight sorts of Fruit-trees, are subject to the long assessment, which is calculated on the trees grown on the Land (and not on the land itself); and the amount to be collected annually by the proper officers, and paid by them into the Royal Treasury, is endorsed on the Title Deeds or official certificate of tenure.
1. BETEL-NUT TREES.
1st class (Makek) height of Stem from three to four fathoms, pay per tree, 2d class (Makto) height of Stem from five to six fathoms, pay per tree, 2d class (Maktri) height of Stem from 7 to 8 fathoms, pay per tree, 4th class (Makpakarai) trees just commencing to bear, pay per tree, 5th class (Mak-lek) height of Stem from one Sok, and upwards to size of 4th class, pay per tree,
2. COCOA-NUT TREES.
Of all sizes, from one Søk and upwards, in height of Stem, pay per three trees,
3. SIRI VINES.
All sizes, from 5 Şok in height and upwards, pay per tree or pole when trained on Tunglang trees,
4. MANGO TREES.
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Stem of 4 Kam in circumference at the height of three Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per tree, 1 Fuang.
Are assessed at the same rate as Mango Trees.
5. MAPRANG TREES.
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6. DURIAN TREES.
Stem of 4 Kam in circumference at the height of three Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per tree,
7. MANGOSTEEN TREES.
Stem of 2 Kam in circumference at the height of 14 Sok from the ground, pay per tree,
Are assessed at the same rate as Mangosteen Trees.
8. LANGSAT TREES.
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1 Fuang.
NOTE. The long assessment is made under ordinary circumstances once only in each reign, and plantations or Lands having once been assessed at the above mentioned rates, continue to pay the same annual sum, which is endorsed on the certificate of Tenure, (subject to the revisions granted in case of the destruction of the trees by drought or flood) until the next assessment is made, regardless of the new trees that may have been planted in the interval, or the old trees that may have died off. When the time for a new assessment arrives, a fresh account of the trees is taken, those that have died since the former one being omitted, and those that have been newly planted being inserted, provided they have attained the above stated dimensions, otherwise they are free of charge.
SECTION 2.-Trenched or raised Lands planted with the following eight sorts of Fruit-trees are subject to an annual assessment calculated on the Trees grown on the Lands in the following manner, that is to say :——
1. Orange TREES.
Fine kinds (Som-kio-wan, Som-pluck-bang, Som-l-eparot, Som-kao-sungö) Stem of 6 Ngui in circumference, close to the
ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per 10 trees,
All other kinds of Orange trees of the same size as the above pay per 15 trees,
2. JACK-FRUIT TREES.
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Stem of 6 Kam in circumference at the height of 2 Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per 15 trees, 1 Fuang.
3. BREAD-Fruit Trees. Are assessed at the same rate as Jack-fruit Trees.
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4. MAR FAT TREES.
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Stem of 4 Kam in circumference at the height of 2 Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per 12 trees, 1 Fuang.
5. GUAVA TREES. Stem of 2 Kam in circumference at the height of one Kub from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per 12 trces, 1 Fuang.
Stem of 6 Kam in circumference at the height of 2
Stem of 4 Kani' in circumference at the height of
Pay per 1,000 Plants,
6. SATON TREES.
Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay par 5 trees, 1 Fuang.
7. RAMBUTAN TREES.
2 Sok from the ground, or from that size and upwards, pay per 5 trees, 1 Fuang,
8. PINE-APPLES,
1 Salung Feang.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Sterios 3.-The following six kinds of Fruit-trees, when planted in trenched or untrenched lands, or in any other manner than as tions subject to the long assessment described in Section 1, are assessed annually at the undermentioned rates :
Mangoes, Tamarinds,
Custard Apples,
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2 trees. 20 trees.
Plantains,
Siri Vines (trained on poles), Pepper Vines,
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1 Fuang per 50 roots.
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12 vines. 12 vines.
SECTION 4-Trenched or raised Lands planted with annuals of all sorts, pay a Land tax of One Salung and One Fuang per Rai for crop. An annual fee of Three Salungs and One Fuang is also charged by the Nairowang (or Local Tax Collector) for each lot or holding
ched land for which an Official Title or Certificate of Tenure has been taken out.
When held under the Long Assessment and planted with the eight sorts of Fruit-trees described in Section 1, the annual Fee paid to Vairowang for each lot or holding of Trenched Land, for which an Official Title or Certificate of Tenure has been taken out, is Two
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StCTION 5.-Untrenched or Low Lands planted with Annuals of all sorts pay a Land Tax of One Salung and One Fuang per Rai for Na land tax is levied on those lands if left uncultivated.
vran.
Sixty Cowries per Tical are levied as expenses of testing the quality of the Silver, on all sums paid as Taxes under the long assess-
Taxes paid under the annual assessment are exempted from this charge.
Lands having once paid a tax according to one or other of the above mentioned rates, are entirely free from all other taxes or charges.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
(LS.)
His Royal Highness KROM HLUANG WONGSA DHIRAJ SNIDH.
(Signed,)
His Excellency SOMDET CHAU PHYA PARAM MAHA BIJAI-NEATE.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA SRI SURIWONGSE SAMUHA PHRA KALAHOME.,
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA PRAKLANG.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
(Signed,)
(LS,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA YOMMORAT.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Approved,
JOHN BOWRING.
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.
1.
A Custom-house is to be built at Bangkok, near to the anchorage, and Officers must be in attendance there between 9 A.M. and .The business of the Custom-house must be carried on between those hours. The tide-waiters required to superintend the landing ipment of goods, will remain in waiting for that purpose from daylight until dark.
2. Subordinate Custom-house Officers shall be appointed to each ship; their number shall not be limited, and they may remain on the vessel or in boats alongside. The Custom-house Officers appointed to the vessels outside the bar will have the option of ing on board the ships, or of accompanying the cargo-boats on their passage to and fro.
$. The landing, shipment, or transhipment of goods may be carried on only between sunrise and sunset.
4. All cargo landed or shipped shall be examined and passed by the Custom-house Officers within twelve hours of daylight after the
t at the Custom-house of the proper application. The manner in which such application and examination is to be made shall be ed by the Consul and tho Superintendent of Customs.
3. Duties may be paid by British Merchants in Ticals, foreign Coin or Bullion, the relative values of which will be settled by the real and the proper Siamese Officers. The Siamese will appoint whomsoever they may please to receive payment of the duties.
The Receiver of Duties may take from the merchants Two Salungs per catty of 80 Ticals for testing the money paid to him as. Dues, and for each stamped receipt given by him for Duties he may charge Six Salungs.
7. Both the Superintendent of Customs and the British Consul shall be provided with sealed sets of Balance Yards, Money Weights * Measures, which may be referred to in the event of any difference arising with the merchants as to the weight or dimensions of; Bitry or goods.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Royal Highness KROM HLUANG WONGSA DHIRAJ SNIDH.
(Signed,)
(LS)
(L.S.).
(L.S.)
His Excellency SOMDET CHAU PHYA PARAM MAHA BIJAI-NEATE.
(Signed,).
His Excelleney CHAU PHYA SRI SURIWONGSE SAMUHA PERA KALAHOME.
(Signed,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA PHRAKLANG..
(Signed.)
(LS)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA YOMMARAT.
(Signed,)
(L.S.),
HARRY S. PARKES.
Approved,.
JOHN BOWRING.
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NOTICE.
bext CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the PREME COURT will be held on WEDNES- *, the 25th day of June instant, at 12 o'clock
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By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
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ROBERT MARSHALL, deceased.
SHEIK HOSSEN, ICE-All claims against the above Estates be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- ****. Lefore the 21st day of December, 1856, ey will not be included in the Scheme of
All Persons indebted to the said Estates en wanted to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar-Official Administrator.
NOTICE.
HE SUPREME COURT will hold an Extra
TH NISI PRIUS SITTING on MONDAY, the 23d
day of June instant, at 12 o'clock noon.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER
Registrar.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
D.
NOTICE
PUSIAU & Co. v. GIDEON NYE THE YOUnger.
THE PUBLIC AUCTION OFINLAND LOTS No. 427 and No. 00, Victoria, is POSTPONED. until a period to be named in future Advertisement.
G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 21st June, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY, CAPITAL £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES.
covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
Sterios 3.-The following six kinds of Fruit-trees, when planted in trenched or untrenched lands, or in any other manner than as tions subject to the long assessment described in Section 1, are assessed annually at the undermentioned rates :
Mangoes, Tamarinds,
Custard Apples,
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1 Fuang per trec.
1
Do.
I
Do.
2 trees. 20 trees.
Plantains,
Siri Vines (trained on poles), Pepper Vines,
1
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1
Do.
1 Fuang per 50 roots.
Do..
12 vines. 12 vines.
SECTION 4-Trenched or raised Lands planted with annuals of all sorts, pay a Land tax of One Salung and One Fuang per Rai for crop. An annual fee of Three Salungs and One Fuang is also charged by the Nairowang (or Local Tax Collector) for each lot or holding
ched land for which an Official Title or Certificate of Tenure has been taken out.
When held under the Long Assessment and planted with the eight sorts of Fruit-trees described in Section 1, the annual Fee paid to Vairowang for each lot or holding of Trenched Land, for which an Official Title or Certificate of Tenure has been taken out, is Two
....
StCTION 5.-Untrenched or Low Lands planted with Annuals of all sorts pay a Land Tax of One Salung and One Fuang per Rai for Na land tax is levied on those lands if left uncultivated.
vran.
Sixty Cowries per Tical are levied as expenses of testing the quality of the Silver, on all sums paid as Taxes under the long assess-
Taxes paid under the annual assessment are exempted from this charge.
Lands having once paid a tax according to one or other of the above mentioned rates, are entirely free from all other taxes or charges.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
(LS.)
His Royal Highness KROM HLUANG WONGSA DHIRAJ SNIDH.
(Signed,)
His Excellency SOMDET CHAU PHYA PARAM MAHA BIJAI-NEATE.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA SRI SURIWONGSE SAMUHA PHRA KALAHOME.,
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA PRAKLANG.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
(Signed,)
(LS,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA YOMMORAT.
HARRY S. PARKES,
Approved,
JOHN BOWRING.
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.
1.
A Custom-house is to be built at Bangkok, near to the anchorage, and Officers must be in attendance there between 9 A.M. and .The business of the Custom-house must be carried on between those hours. The tide-waiters required to superintend the landing ipment of goods, will remain in waiting for that purpose from daylight until dark.
2. Subordinate Custom-house Officers shall be appointed to each ship; their number shall not be limited, and they may remain on the vessel or in boats alongside. The Custom-house Officers appointed to the vessels outside the bar will have the option of ing on board the ships, or of accompanying the cargo-boats on their passage to and fro.
$. The landing, shipment, or transhipment of goods may be carried on only between sunrise and sunset.
4. All cargo landed or shipped shall be examined and passed by the Custom-house Officers within twelve hours of daylight after the
t at the Custom-house of the proper application. The manner in which such application and examination is to be made shall be ed by the Consul and tho Superintendent of Customs.
3. Duties may be paid by British Merchants in Ticals, foreign Coin or Bullion, the relative values of which will be settled by the real and the proper Siamese Officers. The Siamese will appoint whomsoever they may please to receive payment of the duties.
The Receiver of Duties may take from the merchants Two Salungs per catty of 80 Ticals for testing the money paid to him as. Dues, and for each stamped receipt given by him for Duties he may charge Six Salungs.
7. Both the Superintendent of Customs and the British Consul shall be provided with sealed sets of Balance Yards, Money Weights * Measures, which may be referred to in the event of any difference arising with the merchants as to the weight or dimensions of; Bitry or goods.
(Signed,)
(L.S.)
His Royal Highness KROM HLUANG WONGSA DHIRAJ SNIDH.
(Signed,)
(LS)
(L.S.).
(L.S.)
His Excellency SOMDET CHAU PHYA PARAM MAHA BIJAI-NEATE.
(Signed,).
His Excelleney CHAU PHYA SRI SURIWONGSE SAMUHA PERA KALAHOME.
(Signed,)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA PHRAKLANG..
(Signed.)
(LS)
His Excellency CHAU PHYA YOMMARAT.
(Signed,)
(L.S.),
HARRY S. PARKES.
Approved,.
JOHN BOWRING.
True Copy,
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NOTICE.
bext CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the PREME COURT will be held on WEDNES- *, the 25th day of June instant, at 12 o'clock
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By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
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ROBERT MARSHALL, deceased.
SHEIK HOSSEN, ICE-All claims against the above Estates be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- ****. Lefore the 21st day of December, 1856, ey will not be included in the Scheme of
All Persons indebted to the said Estates en wanted to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER,
Registrar-Official Administrator.
NOTICE.
HE SUPREME COURT will hold an Extra
TH NISI PRIUS SITTING on MONDAY, the 23d
day of June instant, at 12 o'clock noon.
By order of the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER
Registrar.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
D.
NOTICE
PUSIAU & Co. v. GIDEON NYE THE YOUnger.
THE PUBLIC AUCTION OFINLAND LOTS No. 427 and No. 00, Victoria, is POSTPONED. until a period to be named in future Advertisement.
G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 21st June, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY, CAPITAL £1,259,760. THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES.
covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
THE
NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
E business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA.
Macao, 3d April, 1856.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES-Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois,
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SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission :Agents,
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also,
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GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 28TH JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 53.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGkong goverNMENT GAZETTE
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will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONs, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 72.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretury.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 24th June, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
$1st May 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
notes issuED,............$172,083, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
• Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 2d June, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD,
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th June, 1856.
No. 73.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
By direction of The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, the following Orders of Her Majesty in Council, are published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th June, 1856.
XXVIII.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE,
the 9th Day of April, 1856,
PRESENT,
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
WHEREAS a Treaty of Peace and Friendship has been signed between Her Majesty and Her Allies and the Emperor of all the Russias, it is this day ordered by Her Majesty, by and with the Advice of Her Privy Council, That the Order made by Her Majesty in Council bearing date the 29th Day of March 1854, by which it is
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9th April 1856.
Order revoking an
at uo Ships or Vessels belonging to any of Her Majesty's Subjects be permitted to enter and clear out Order of 29th March of the Ports of Russia until further Order, and that a General Embarso or Stop be made of all Russian 1854, preventing Ves- Ships and Vessels whatsoever now within or which shall hereafter come into any of the Ports, Harbours, or Roads sels clearing out for within any of Her Majesty's Dominions, together with all Persons and Effects on board the said Ships or Vessels," Embargo on Russian Russia, and laying an such Parts of any other Orders in Council as prohibit Trade with Russia, be henceforth revoked and discharged. Vessels.
THE
Bongkang
NEW SERIES.
Government
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 28TH JUNE, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 53.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGkong goverNMENT GAZETTE
"
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONs, Notifications, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 72.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, is published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretury.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 24th June, 1856.
Account of the average Amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong, for the Month ending
$1st May 1856, rendered in accordance with the Terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.
notes issuED,............$172,083, exclusive of the Notes of the Oriental Bank still outstanding.
• Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 2d June, 1856.
WM. LAMOND, Acting Sub-Manager.
I hereby certify having examined the Books of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and that the Treasure exhibited corresponded in
Amount with the Terms of the Royal Charter.
H. REINHARD,
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th June, 1856.
No. 73.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
A Member of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
By direction of The Right Honorable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, the following Orders of Her Majesty in Council, are published for general information.
By Order,
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th June, 1856.
XXVIII.
AT THE COURT AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE,
the 9th Day of April, 1856,
PRESENT,
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
WHEREAS a Treaty of Peace and Friendship has been signed between Her Majesty and Her Allies and the Emperor of all the Russias, it is this day ordered by Her Majesty, by and with the Advice of Her Privy Council, That the Order made by Her Majesty in Council bearing date the 29th Day of March 1854, by which it is
• Ing
9th April 1856.
Order revoking an
at uo Ships or Vessels belonging to any of Her Majesty's Subjects be permitted to enter and clear out Order of 29th March of the Ports of Russia until further Order, and that a General Embarso or Stop be made of all Russian 1854, preventing Ves- Ships and Vessels whatsoever now within or which shall hereafter come into any of the Ports, Harbours, or Roads sels clearing out for within any of Her Majesty's Dominions, together with all Persons and Effects on board the said Ships or Vessels," Embargo on Russian Russia, and laying an such Parts of any other Orders in Council as prohibit Trade with Russia, be henceforth revoked and discharged. Vessels.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports are to give the necessary Directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GREVILLE.
9th April 1856.
XXX.
AT THE COUrt at bucKINGHAM PALACE,
the 9th Day of April, 1856.
PRESENT,
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
It is this day ordered by Her Majesty in Council, that the Prohibitions now subsisting under Her Majesty's Royal Proclamation of the 18th Day of February 1854, and under divers subsequent Orders of Council, on the Order taking off all Exportation out of the United Kingdom or carrying Coastwise of Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Saltpetre, and Prohibitions on the Brimstone, Marine Engines and Boilers, and the component Parts thereof, Lead, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate and Exportation of Arms, Muriate of Potash, certain Descriptions of Iron, and other Articles mentioned in such Proclamation and Orders, be Ammunition, &c.
and the said several Prohibitions are hereby taken off.
And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, and the Right Honourable Lord Paumure, One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries' of State, are to give the necessary Directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GRE VILLE.
No. 74.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
By Her Majesty's Command, His Excellency The Governor directs the publication of Her Majesty's Procla- mation of the Treaty of Peace, signed at Paris on the 30th March last.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th June, 1856.
BY THE QUEEN.
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WHEREAS a Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Us and Our Allies and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of All the Russias was concluded at Paris on the Thirtieth Day of March last, and the Ratifications thereof have now been duly exchanged: In conformity thereunto, We have thought fit hereby to command that the same be published throughout all Our Dominions: And We do declare to all Our loving Subjects Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Treaty of Peace and Friendship be observed inviolably, as well by Sea as by Land, and in all Places whatsoever, strictly charging and commanding all Our loving Subjects to take Notice hereof, and to conform themselves thereunto accordingly.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this Twenty-eighth Day of April in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 24th Instant, and for Twenty-one days following.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th June, 1856.
Title.
W. T. MERCER,-President,
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
HONGKONG.
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No. 13 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and. Vice-Admiral, of. the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court, and for the Taxation of Costs.
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And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports are to give the necessary Directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GREVILLE.
9th April 1856.
XXX.
AT THE COUrt at bucKINGHAM PALACE,
the 9th Day of April, 1856.
PRESENT,
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
It is this day ordered by Her Majesty in Council, that the Prohibitions now subsisting under Her Majesty's Royal Proclamation of the 18th Day of February 1854, and under divers subsequent Orders of Council, on the Order taking off all Exportation out of the United Kingdom or carrying Coastwise of Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Saltpetre, and Prohibitions on the Brimstone, Marine Engines and Boilers, and the component Parts thereof, Lead, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate and Exportation of Arms, Muriate of Potash, certain Descriptions of Iron, and other Articles mentioned in such Proclamation and Orders, be Ammunition, &c.
and the said several Prohibitions are hereby taken off.
And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, and the Right Honourable Lord Paumure, One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries' of State, are to give the necessary Directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GRE VILLE.
No. 74.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
By Her Majesty's Command, His Excellency The Governor directs the publication of Her Majesty's Procla- mation of the Treaty of Peace, signed at Paris on the 30th March last.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th June, 1856.
BY THE QUEEN.
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WHEREAS a Definitive Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Us and Our Allies and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of All the Russias was concluded at Paris on the Thirtieth Day of March last, and the Ratifications thereof have now been duly exchanged: In conformity thereunto, We have thought fit hereby to command that the same be published throughout all Our Dominions: And We do declare to all Our loving Subjects Our Will and Pleasure, that the said Treaty of Peace and Friendship be observed inviolably, as well by Sea as by Land, and in all Places whatsoever, strictly charging and commanding all Our loving Subjects to take Notice hereof, and to conform themselves thereunto accordingly.
Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this Twenty-eighth Day of April in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 24th Instant, and for Twenty-one days following.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th June, 1856.
Title.
W. T. MERCER,-President,
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
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No. 13 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and. Vice-Admiral, of. the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court, and for the Taxation of Costs.
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And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports are to give the necessary Directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GREVILLE.
9th April 1856.
XXX.
AT THE COUrt at bucKINGHAM PALACE,
the 9th Day of April, 1856.
PRESENT,
THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
It is this day ordered by Her Majesty in Council, that the Prohibitions now subsisting under Her Majesty's Royal Proclamation of the 18th Day of February 1854, and under divers subsequent Orders of Council, on the Order taking off all Exportation out of the United Kingdom or carrying Coastwise of Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Saltpetre, and Prohibitions on the Brimstone, Marine Engines and Boilers, and the component Parts thereof, Lead, Nitrate of Soda, Sulphate and Exportation of Arms, Muriate of Potash, certain Descriptions of Iron, and other Articles mentioned in such Proclamation and Orders, be Ammunition, &c.
and the said several Prohibitions are hereby taken off.
And the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, the Commissioners for executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain, and the Right Honourable Lord Paumure, One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries' of State, are to give the necessary Directions herein as to them may respectively appertain.
C. C. GRE VILLE.
No. 74.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
By Her Majesty's Command, His Excellency The Governor directs the publication of Her Majesty's Procla- mation of the Treaty of Peace, signed at Paris on the 30th March last.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 27th June, 1856.
BY THE QUEEN.
A PROCLAMATION.
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Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this Twenty-eighth Day of April in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty-six, and in the Nineteenth Year of Our Reign.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
No. 48.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at this office for the conveyance of Two Military convicts to England.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April, 1856,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified, that the Crown Rents due for the current Half-year will be payable on the 24th Instant, and for Twenty-one days following.
Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th June, 1856.
Title.
W. T. MERCER,-President,
J. HYNDMAN,
H. REINHARD, Members,
of the Colonial Treasury Commission.
HONGKONG.
ANNO DECIMO NONO VICTORIE REGINE.
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No. 13 of 1856.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and. Vice-Admiral, of. the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for the Admission of Candidates to the Rolls of Practitioners in the Supreme Court, and for the Taxation of Costs.
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[21st June, 1856.]
Preamble.
Ordinance No. 6 of
Whereas by Ordinance No. 6 of 1845, any Person soever who shall have served for a period of Three Years as an Articled Clerk to any Solicitor, Attorney, or Proctor, actually practising as such within this tony, or who shall have been admitted as a Solicitor, Attorney, or Proctor, in any other British Colony,
qualified to be approved, admitted, and enrolled by the Supreme Court to practise as a Solicitor, 1845. Attorney, and Proctor in the said Court, and that as fully and freely as if he had been duly admitted as a Solicitor, Attorney, Writer, or Proctor in the several Courts of Great Britain and Ireland respectively: And whereas no provision hath been made for the examination of the said persons before such approval, admission, and enrolment: And whereas it is expedient to make provision in that behalf, and also to extend the benefit of the said recited provisions to other duly qualified Persons who shall be so found by the J'ersons
conducting such examination: And whereas it is also expedient that further provision be made for the Taxation of Costs in all cases: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following, that is to
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Qualifications of Can-
I. From and after the passing of this Ordinance, any Person who shall have actually exclusively and bona fide served for the period of Three Years or upwards (whether computed from any time previous or didates. from any time subsequent to the passing of this Ordinance,) as Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Clerk of the Supreme Court or of a Judge thereof, Clerk to the Attorney-General, or Interpreter to the said Court, or a Clerk of the Peace, or as an Articled Clerk to any actually practising Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor of the said Court, or for any one portion of the said period in some one of the said capacities, and for the residue thereof in some other or others of them, but not in two or more of them at the same time, or who hall have been duly admitted as an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor in any other of Her Majesty's Colonies, all be eligible for admission to practise as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Proctor of the said Supreme Court, but only upon the Conditions hereinafter specified.
The Court to appoint
II. In the Fourth Term of the present and every Succeeding Year, the Attorney-General, a Barrister, or Registrar of the Supreme Court, of this Colony and two actually practising Attornies of the said Court the Attorney General, hall be by Rule of Court appointed to be the Examiners for the then next ensuing Twelve Months, into a Barrister, or Regis- the Fitness of Candidates of the classes described in Section One for admission to practise as Attornies, trar of the Supreme Court, with two Attor- Solicitors, and Proctors, under this Ordinance. And the said Examiners, or any Two of them of whom nies, to be Examiners. the said Attorney-General, Barrister, or Registrar shall be one, shall, at such reasonable times as the said Court shall appoint and notify, proceed to examine into the fitness of the said Candidates in that behalf, having due regard unto their character, conduct, learning, and length and assiduity of service, and their ether credentials, and conforming themselves so far as may be practicable to the regulations by which the examinations of Candidates for admission to practise as Attornies and Solicitors of the Courts of West- minster are governed and directed.
III. Such questions as are propounded in print or in writing to the said Candidates by the Examiners
behalf, shall be answered in writing.
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Written answers.
Certificate of the Ex-
IV. The Examiners shall certify the result of every such Examination to the Supreme Court within One Week from the completion of the said Examination. And every such Certificate shall be in writing aminers. signed by the Examiners, or any two of them of whom the said Attorney-General, Barrister, or Registrar shall be one, and shall state to the effect that the Examiners, or the Majority of them, find that the Can- didate is or (as the case may be) is not fit to act as an Attorney, Solicitor, and Proctor of the Supreme Court, or (as the case may be) that the Examiners have not been able to come to any finding as to his Etness in that behalf.
V. If the Examiners, or the Majority of them present at the Examination, find that the Candidate is fit, The Candidate, if he shall be admitted to practise accordingly but if they, or the said Majority, find that he is not fit, or unsuccessful, may ap- come to no finding, he may, on his Petition to the Supreme Court, be heard in support of his qualification peal to the Court. and claim to such admission. And if the said Court shall grant the prayer of such his Petition, he shall be
admitted accordingly, notwithstanding any such finding or want of finding as aforesaid.
VI. Except in cases where the Court on special application shall give leave to the contrary, no Ad- Certificate or Order shall be granted, whether upon such Certificate, or such Petition, as aforesaid, after the expiration to be in force for one of One Month from the date of the return of the Certificate or (as the case may be) the date of the Order month, made upon the Petition.
VII. No Person bona fide domiciled within this Colony, and who shall comply with the Provisions of Alienage or Chinese this Ordinance, shall be disqualified from obtaining such admission as aforesaid merely by reason of Alienage, status no disqualifica- or that he is by birth a Chinaman.
tion,
VIII. The provisions aforesaid shall not in any way affect the right of such Persons as shall have been Saving of existing admitted as Attornies, Solicitors, or Writers in one of the Courts at Westminster, Dublin, or Edinburgh, or rights.
2 Proctors in an Ecclesiastical Court in England, to be admitted to practise in the said Supreme Court as Attornies, Solicitors, and Proctors thereof.
Oath.
IX. Every Person soever who from henceforward shall be admitted to practise as Attorney, Solicitor, Fifty Dollars payable er Proctor, whether under this Ordinance or not, shall, on such admission, pay to the Registrar, or Deputy on admission. Registrar of the Supreme Court for the use of the Crown the Fee of Fifty Dollars, and shall take and Subscribe all such Oaths or Affirmations as are appointed by the Acts of Parliament for the time being in force in England for Regulating the Admission of Persons to practise in the profession of Attorney or Solicitor-every Jew or Heathen who shall take the Oaths omitting the words "on the true Faith of a Christian," and taking the said Oaths according to his own conscience.
Striking off the rolls.
Extension of the 6
The Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, in Removing or Striking off the Names of Barristers, Attor nics, Solicitors, Proctors or Interpreters from the rolls of the said Court, is not affected by this Ordinance. XI. So much of the Act of Parliament passed in the Sixth and Seventh Years of Her present Majesty Chapter Seventy-three, Sections Four, Five, Twenty-eight, Twenty-nine, Thirty-two, Thirty-seven. Thirty- & 7 Vic. c. 73, §§ 4, tight, Thirty-nine, Forty, Forty-one, and Forty-three, as relates to the competence of Attornies or Solicitors 5, 28, 29, 32, 87, 36, to have Clerks bound by Contracts under Articles, the discharge of such Contracts, Service under such 39, 40, 41, and 43. Contracts when made with disabled or disqualified Persons, the time for making applications for striking off the roll Persons admitted and enrolled erroneously but without fraud, the agency of Attornies or Solicitors for disqualified Persons, the delivery, reference, and taxation (whether before payment or after) of bills of lees, charges, and disbursements for any business done by Attornies or Solicitors, Applications of parties and Orders of Court for delivery and reference in such cases, and for delivery up of deeds, Documents, or Papers, Certificates of taxation and entering up of Judgments, and the conditions on which actions or suits commenced or maintained by Attornies or Solicitors for the recovery of any Fees, Charges, or Disburse- ments, shall, from the passing of this Ordinance (but subject to the provisions hereinafter contained) extend to this Colony, and to all business now being done or to be hereafter done within the same.
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Taxation may be had XII. If any person shall be desirous of obtaining, under Section Eleven, the taxation of a Bill of Fees, without order of Re-Charges, or Disbursements, for any business whatsoever done by an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether in an action or suit or not in an action or suit, nor relating thereto it shall not be necessary for the said person to apply to the Supreme Court for any order in that behalf; but he shall be at liberty (if he think fit) to refer such Bill of his own authority to the Registrar or other Taxing Master of the said Court, who shall thereupon proceed to tax the same in like manner as he would have done under an Order of Reference for that purpose in conformity with the Imperial Enactments, which by Section Eleven are extended to this Colony in manner aforesaid.
Penalty on Persons XIII. Any Person not duly admitted as Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor of the said Supreme Court, unlawfully practising who shall either directly or indirectly practise or act within this Colony as an Attorney, Solicitor, or or acting as Attornies, &c.
Proctor, shall for every such offence forfeit and pay to the Crown a sum not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars, nor less than Fifty Dollars, to be sued for and recovered by the Attorney-General by action at Law in the Supreme Court.
Steam for
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 21st Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
PUSTAU & Co. v. GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER.
THE undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC
THE
AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 12th day of July, 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the OLD GOV- ERNMENT HOUSE, Spring Gardens,—A quantity of
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JOHN BOWRING.
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In re ROBERT MARSHALL, deceased.
SHEIK HOSSEN, [OTICE-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- nistrator, before the 21st day of December, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Hand-Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates THE
some Drawing-room SOFAS, CHAIRS, and TABLES, TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “MALTA,”
are requested to make immediate payment to Captain STEAD, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas-Dining-room Ditto, Hanging and Pedestal LAMPS,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, MIRRORS, and CARPETING. The EQUIPMENT of five sengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, Bed-rooms, 2 SEDAN CHAIRS, & PONY and CARRIAGE,
Registrar Official Administrator. will leave this on THURSDAY, the 10th July, 400 Boxes of TEA, &c., &c., &c.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M.
on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and
PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Lntention or Prejudice which may happen from incor¿ciness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 26th June, 1856.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the form of Ny did, on the th
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the United
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
The same day, at Noor precisely, on the premises. the Auctioneer will sell to the highest bidder, all the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of "Gideon Nye" in and to INLAND LOT No. 56, situate on the South side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens; also the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of " Gideon Nye" in H
and to LOT 427, situate on the North side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens,-together with the private Dwelling-house and large mercantile Premises thereon erected. Further particulars in Hand-bills, G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 28th June, 1856.
THE
NOTICE.
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGĖ & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
. IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “ Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1866.
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, ́AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also, An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
·
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
A
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
General StOREKERPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with,
all CHARGES--Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mall, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
Terms of AdveRTISEMENTS,——Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Taxation may be had XII. If any person shall be desirous of obtaining, under Section Eleven, the taxation of a Bill of Fees, without order of Re-Charges, or Disbursements, for any business whatsoever done by an Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor, whether in an action or suit or not in an action or suit, nor relating thereto it shall not be necessary for the said person to apply to the Supreme Court for any order in that behalf; but he shall be at liberty (if he think fit) to refer such Bill of his own authority to the Registrar or other Taxing Master of the said Court, who shall thereupon proceed to tax the same in like manner as he would have done under an Order of Reference for that purpose in conformity with the Imperial Enactments, which by Section Eleven are extended to this Colony in manner aforesaid.
Penalty on Persons XIII. Any Person not duly admitted as Attorney, Solicitor, or Proctor of the said Supreme Court, unlawfully practising who shall either directly or indirectly practise or act within this Colony as an Attorney, Solicitor, or or acting as Attornies, &c.
Proctor, shall for every such offence forfeit and pay to the Crown a sum not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars, nor less than Fifty Dollars, to be sued for and recovered by the Attorney-General by action at Law in the Supreme Court.
Steam for
Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong,
this 21st Day of June, 1856.
L. D'ALMADA e Castro, Clerk of Councils.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,
& SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
PUSTAU & Co. v. GIDEON NYE THE YOUNGER.
THE undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC
THE
AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 12th day of July, 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the OLD GOV- ERNMENT HOUSE, Spring Gardens,—A quantity of
No
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JOHN BOWRING.
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In re ROBERT MARSHALL, deceased.
SHEIK HOSSEN, [OTICE-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the OFFICIAL ADMI- nistrator, before the 21st day of December, 1856, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Hand-Division. All Persons indebted to the said Estates THE
some Drawing-room SOFAS, CHAIRS, and TABLES, TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “MALTA,”
are requested to make immediate payment to Captain STEAD, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pas-Dining-room Ditto, Hanging and Pedestal LAMPS,
WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, MIRRORS, and CARPETING. The EQUIPMENT of five sengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, Bed-rooms, 2 SEDAN CHAIRS, & PONY and CARRIAGE,
Registrar Official Administrator. will leave this on THURSDAY, the 10th July, 400 Boxes of TEA, &c., &c., &c.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M.
on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and
PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Lntention or Prejudice which may happen from incor¿ciness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 26th June, 1856.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the form of Ny did, on the th
& Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th
day of March, 1856, at the Office of the United
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, Auctioneers, and Commission Agents,
The same day, at Noor precisely, on the premises. the Auctioneer will sell to the highest bidder, all the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of "Gideon Nye" in and to INLAND LOT No. 56, situate on the South side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens; also the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of " Gideon Nye" in H
and to LOT 427, situate on the North side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens,-together with the private Dwelling-house and large mercantile Premises thereon erected. Further particulars in Hand-bills, G. DUDDELL, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 28th June, 1856.
THE
NOTICE.
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGĖ & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
. IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant POLICIES
STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign-Covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co. JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre- mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNER & Co., Agents in China for the “ Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1866.
Nos. 1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings, ́AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
Also, An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
·
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
A
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK, Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer and Appraiser,
and
General StOREKERPRE, Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong. Established 1843.
FOR SALE,
At the Office of the “ China Mail.”
TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with,
all CHARGES--Tea, as bought by the Picul, and sold by the Pound Avoirdupois.
Printed at the Office of the China Mall, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Copies, Thirty-six Cents.
Terms of AdveRTISEMENTS,——Five Lines and under, One Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-One- half of these charges for each Repetition.
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Bangkong
NEW SERIES.
Gaurrument
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH JULY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 54.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKOng governmenT GAZETTE
j.
હું
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 75.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication for general information, of the subjoined Ordinance, which it is proposed to submit to the consideration of the Legislative Council.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1856.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
W. T MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Fees and Costs.
[ July, 1856.]
Whereas no Provision hath been hitherto made by the Legislature of this Colony for the ascertaining of Court and other Fees and Costs in Equity Proceedings, and some of the said Fees, as hitherto levied, are illegal: And whereas the late reformation in procedure at Law, and in Equity, and practice in general, maketh further Legislation with respect to Fees, Costs, and Taxation desirable:
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:
Preamble.
ance or and to be inter-
I. The Three Schedules to this Ordinance annexed shall be deemed to be incorporated therewith, and The Three Sche- (except where otherwise expressed) shall be interpreted in manner following, that is to say: The First dules to be incorpo- and Third Schedules respectively, as relating exclusively to Proccedings on the Equity side of the Supreme rated with the Ordin- Court of Hongkong, or to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing: And the Second Sche- preted as herein men- dule, as relating to all Proceedings whatsoever at Law or in Equity in the said Court, not being Proceedings tioned. before the Summary Jurisdiction thereof, nor Proceedings by way of Appeal in Rating Cases-and also to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing :- -Yet so as that, where any of the Particulars in the said Three Schedules severally entered shall appear to be thereby respectively extended to other matters or occasions, or limited to some special matters or occasions, the same shall be so interpreted accordingly,
Court Fees not to
the First Schedule.
II. From and after the passing of this Ordinance, it shall not be lawful to ask or receive, in respect to any proceedings in Equity or Conveyancing Business, any Fees or Payments of Court or of Office other exceed the rates in than according to the rates and conditions in the said Schedule expressed, save that the Registrar of the said Court is hereby empowered to remit or reduce all or any of such Fees or Payments, in any case where good and sufficient ground shall have been shewn to his satisfaction for such Remission or Reduction.
III. The Rates, Conditions, and Limitations, contained in the said Second and Third Schedules res- Costs, &c. not to ex- pectively, shall be strictly obeyed and enforced at the Taxation of Costs and Charges; and no allowance ceed the rates in the Se- shall be granted of any Costs or Charges otherwise than in conformity to the said Rates, Conditions, and cond and Third Sche- Limitations, respectively.
dules.
IV. The distinctions of Costs as between Party and Party, and of Costs as between Attorney, or One uniform Rule of Solicitor, or Proctor, and Client, are henceforward abolished at Law, in Equity, and elsewhere; and all Costs Taxation. and Charges hereafter to be taxed shall be taxed upon one uniform Scale, and according to the same conditions, and without regard to the distinctions aforesaid; and the Costs of Interlocutory Proceedings shall in all cases be forthwith paid, and shall in no case be made to abide the event of the cause wherein such proceedings shall have been taken.
THE
Bangkong
NEW SERIES.
Gaurrument
GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH JULY, 1856.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
VOL. I. No. 54.
The Contract for publishing this Gazette, entered into on the 24th September, 1853, was terminated on the 30th ultimo; and notice is hereby given, that a NEW SERIES of this Gazette will be published hereafter, to commence from the 7th instant, under a New Contract, and that
“THE HONGKOng governmenT GAZETTE
j.
હું
will, as before, be the only Official Organ for PROCLAMATIONS, NOTIFICATIONS, and PUBLIC PAPERS, of this Government.
W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.
No. 75.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
His Excellency The Governor is pleased to direct the publication for general information, of the subjoined Ordinance, which it is proposed to submit to the consideration of the Legislative Council.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1856.
HONGKONG.
ANNO VIGESIMO VICTORIE REGINE.
No. of 1856.
W. T MERCER, Colonial Secretary.
By His Excellency SIR JOHN BOWRING, Knight, LL.D., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice Admiral of the same, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.
An Ordinance for Fees and Costs.
[ July, 1856.]
Whereas no Provision hath been hitherto made by the Legislature of this Colony for the ascertaining of Court and other Fees and Costs in Equity Proceedings, and some of the said Fees, as hitherto levied, are illegal: And whereas the late reformation in procedure at Law, and in Equity, and practice in general, maketh further Legislation with respect to Fees, Costs, and Taxation desirable:
Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:
Preamble.
ance or and to be inter-
I. The Three Schedules to this Ordinance annexed shall be deemed to be incorporated therewith, and The Three Sche- (except where otherwise expressed) shall be interpreted in manner following, that is to say: The First dules to be incorpo- and Third Schedules respectively, as relating exclusively to Proccedings on the Equity side of the Supreme rated with the Ordin- Court of Hongkong, or to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing: And the Second Sche- preted as herein men- dule, as relating to all Proceedings whatsoever at Law or in Equity in the said Court, not being Proceedings tioned. before the Summary Jurisdiction thereof, nor Proceedings by way of Appeal in Rating Cases-and also to Business done or to be done in the practice of Conveyancing :- -Yet so as that, where any of the Particulars in the said Three Schedules severally entered shall appear to be thereby respectively extended to other matters or occasions, or limited to some special matters or occasions, the same shall be so interpreted accordingly,
Court Fees not to
the First Schedule.
II. From and after the passing of this Ordinance, it shall not be lawful to ask or receive, in respect to any proceedings in Equity or Conveyancing Business, any Fees or Payments of Court or of Office other exceed the rates in than according to the rates and conditions in the said Schedule expressed, save that the Registrar of the said Court is hereby empowered to remit or reduce all or any of such Fees or Payments, in any case where good and sufficient ground shall have been shewn to his satisfaction for such Remission or Reduction.
III. The Rates, Conditions, and Limitations, contained in the said Second and Third Schedules res- Costs, &c. not to ex- pectively, shall be strictly obeyed and enforced at the Taxation of Costs and Charges; and no allowance ceed the rates in the Se- shall be granted of any Costs or Charges otherwise than in conformity to the said Rates, Conditions, and cond and Third Sche- Limitations, respectively.
dules.
IV. The distinctions of Costs as between Party and Party, and of Costs as between Attorney, or One uniform Rule of Solicitor, or Proctor, and Client, are henceforward abolished at Law, in Equity, and elsewhere; and all Costs Taxation. and Charges hereafter to be taxed shall be taxed upon one uniform Scale, and according to the same conditions, and without regard to the distinctions aforesaid; and the Costs of Interlocutory Proceedings shall in all cases be forthwith paid, and shall in no case be made to abide the event of the cause wherein such proceedings shall have been taken.
The Wongkong Government Gazette.
Reservation of spe-
V. Nothing herein contained shall prevent a Client from binding himself by Special Contract under cial written Contracts. his hand with his Attorney or Solicitor, to pay or allow unto him any reasonable Sum of Money for
any business done or to be done by the said Attorney or Solicitor for the said Client, albeit the said reasonable sum shall be of higher amount than the said Attorney or Solicitor under Sections Three and Four of this Ordinance would upon Taxation have been entitled to.
Such Contracts may
VI. Upon strict Proof made to the Taxing Master of any such Contract, it shall be his duty to give be allowed by the Tax-effect thereto, or to so much thereof as he shall esteem reasonable; and he shall make his Allocatur or ing-master.
Certificate accordingly.
Discretion as to Coun-
VII. The allowance of Fees payable to Barristers for attending for the Plaintiff or Defendant before sel's Fees in Summary the Summary Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, or for any party in a Civil or Criminal Proceeding before Jurisdiction or Magis- any Magistrates or Justices in or out of Sessions, shall be discretionary with the said Court, Magistrates, or Justices respectively, but in no case shall a greater Fee than Fifteen Dollars be allowed for any such Attendance.
trates' Courts.
Attornies may con-
VIII. It shall be the duty of an Attorney, if so required by his Client, to appear for him in Court and duct cases in Court conduct his case in person in any matter soever, whether Criminal or Civil, and in what Court soever, if upon Default of Coun- the said Attorney shall be unable, after Tender made by him to each of the Counsel belonging to the Hongkong Bar, of a proper fee according to the Third Schedule aforesaid, to procure the attendance of Counsel in the said matter..
sel.
Translators' Fees
Rights of Paupers.
IX. The Court Fee of Twenty-five Cents per folio of the Original Document and no more shall be payable to a Translator of the Court for Translating and Copying any Document, whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere.
X. Nothing herein contained shall prejudice Paupers in respect of their right of proceeding without Fee or Reward.
XI. All Decrees and Decretal Orders touching the payment of any Costs or Charges in Equity, and all Indemnity in Case of former Proceedings Allowances or Certificates thereof, and all Payments under their authority at any time made before the in Equity.
passing of this Ordinance, are hereby ordained to be valid and effectual; yet so far only as respects the Jurisdic- tion in that behalf of the Court or Taxing Master making such Decrees or Decretal Orders or Allowances or Certificates, and the personal liabilities of any member of the said Court, or of any such Taxing Master, for or in respect of the same.
Costs payable to the Crown.
XII. Costs of procedure shall be recoverable by or on behalf of the Crown upon every Judgment or Decree at law in equity or in the Admiralty or Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court whereby any real or personal estate or any forfeiture or money penalty shail have been adjudged to belong or awarded to the Crown.
THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANce refers.
T
1
The f
11
COURT FEES.
$ cti.
For filing a Bill or Information,
For filing a Claim, Special Case, Caveat, Supplemental Statement, or Statement for Revivor,
4.00
1.00
For filing every attendable Petition,
For filing every nonattendable Petition,
For issuing every Original or Judge's Summons,
2,50
0.75
•
1.00
For sealing every Writ in the nature of Contempt Process,
For sealing every other Writ,
For issuing every other Summons,
For issuing every Warrant,
For entering every appearance, whether to a Bill, Summons, or Claim, at the rate for every Three Defendants, or a broken
number if less thau Three,
For filing every Set of Interogatories, whether for examination of parties or Witnesses,
0.50
0.50
2.00
2.00
4.00
1.50.
For filing every Answer, or set of Exceptions,
1.50
•
•
For entering or filing the Duplicate of any Record or Proceeding,
1.00
For every Amendment of the Record,
2.00
For every Witness examined out of the Jurisdiction, per day, including as aforesaid, but besides Expenses,
For every Witness examined by the Registrar elsewhere than in his Office, per day, including as aforesaid, but besides
Expenses,
For every Witness examined in the Office of the Registrar, per hour or broken hour (including Oath, Affirmation, or
Declaration,
1.50
6.00
10.00
For taking the Affidavit of any Invalid Deponent at his place of Residence, including as aforesaid, but besides Expenses, For taking every Oath, Affirmation, or Declaration in other Cases,
4.00
0.50
For filing every Affidavit with or without Exhibits annexed,
0.50
+
For every Office Copy made, per folio,
For every Search made or Inspection had for or of Records or Documents, per hour or broken hour,
•
For Stamping or Marking any other Copy or Duplicate,
1.00
0.08
ho
TARCKET
9th
MA
LE
1.00
For every Certificate of the Taxing Master or of the Judge's Clerk (including Signing))
For attending elsewhere than in the Supreme Court with Record or to prove Documents, per day besides Expenses, For every Bill of Costs taxed, per Centum,
2.00
10.00.
4.00
1
For every other Certificate, including Signing,
1.00
For every Advertisement prepared and published besides the expense thereof,
For entering every Notice of Motion,
·
For entering or filing any Document not specified in this Schedule,
2.00
1.00
1.00
For every Interlocutory Order when not of Course, but relating to the conduct of a Suit or Matter drawn up and entered, For every Order of Court drawn up and entered,
•
For every other Order in Chambers drawn up and entered,
For entering or setting down any Cause, Claim, Petition, or Special Case for hearing before the Court, including the hearing, For every Decree or Decrctal Order drawn up and entered, including the Minutes thereof,
2.00
4.00
in
1.00
Retainer in any matter at Law in Equity or in the Ecclesiastical or Admiralty Jurisdiction, Perusing, Settling, Drawing, or Advising on any Pleadings or Evidence either at Law or in Equity, or any Deeds, Wills or Judgments or Papers according to the amount of Labour bestowed, such labour to be estimated not with reference solely to the Volume of the instructions or Draught, or the Time occupied, or the difficulty of the Case, or any other Circumstances in particular, but with a due regard to all the Circumstances of each Case.
For every Enrolment of a Decree or Decretal Order,
THE SECOND Schedule to which the foreGOING ORDINAnce refers.
COUNSELS' FEES.
$. cts.
•
16.00
0.50 4.00 2.00
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The same Observation applies to the principle on which the allowance of Fees to Counsel upoù Briefs at Law in
Equity is to be determined, subject to the provisions next bereinafter contained.
The Fee payable to the sole Counsel or leading Counsel at the Trial or Hearing of a Cause, or any other Proceeding either
at Law or in Equity (except in the cases next specified) shall be at least,
following Scale of Fees is not to be exceeded in any of the cases specified, viz:-- Consultation or Conference,
·
Motion for leave to file a Claim in Equity, or to substitute Service of Process at Law, or in Equity, or to take a Document off the File of the Court at Law or in Equity, or for Contempt Process at Law or in Equity, or for time to plead or answer,
Motion of Course,
Every other Motion,
The Fee Payable to each Junior Counsel (where such is allowed) is not to exceed. One-half of the Fee allowed to his Senior Counsel, at any Consultation or Conference, or in any proceeding before the Court, and whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere,
No Fee to be allowed to a Junior Counsel in any case except upon good grounds shown to the satisfaction of the Taxing
Master,
•
·
·
Refreshers are not to exceed the rate of One-half the amount allowed for the Original Fees, yet so as that in no case the
Fee payable as a Refresher shall be less than, Counsel attending Arbitrations or Commissions shall receive the like Fees as at Trials at Law or Hearings in Equity, save that they shall be further entitled to their Expenses, and also to a remuneration for every day after the first day, of,
cts.
•
25.00
25.00
10.00
5,00
25.00
5.00
50.00
THE THIRD schedule tTO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
SOLICITORS' COSTS,
Special Retainer for a Plaintiff or Defendant,
Instructions to Sue or Defend,
•
Instructions to prepare Bill, Claim, Original Petition, or Special Case,
For entering Appearance (including Instructions to appear) if for less than Three Defendants,
The like for every Three Defendants over the First Three, a broken number of less than Three counting as Three, For preparing and filing a bill, Claim, Original Petition, or Special Case, a Fee to be regulated by the volume of Instruc-
tions, the nature and difficulties of the Case, and the Work performed,
For making Copies to serve, or for the opposite Party, or fair Copies, per folio,
For engrossing in all other Cases, per
folio,
•
For every Attendance to Bespeak, Deliver, Receive or File Documents, to make Payments, or to obtain Appointments, For every Attendance in Court, or at Chambers, at the hearing of any opposed Motion of Attendable Petition, or before
au Examiner or Commissioner, taking Evidence, per hour or broken hour,
•
cis.
5.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
1,50
0.08 0.10
1.00
2.00
6.00
For attending and conducting any matter, in Court whether at law in equity or elsewhere, under Section Eight of this
Ordinance a Fee, not exceeding,
For every Attendance to instruct Counsel, Consultations, Conference, Meeting, Search, Inspection, or Reading over of
Documents, per hour or broken hour,
25.00
2.00
For the like at the hearing of the Cause, Claim, Original or Cause Petition, or Special Casc, or on further Directions
except in the Case next hereinafter specified,
3
For every Attendance to marshal Evidence or take down the Statements of a proposed Witness, such Fee as the Taxing
Master shall think fit to allow, not exceeding for every hour or broken hour, For every Attendance at Judge's Chambers at any Government Office or at any Public Office not hereinbefore provided
for, per hour or broken hour,
•
For every Attendance beyond Five Miles from Victoria, in lieu of the above rates of charge for attendances, but exclusive
of reasonable Expenses, per day,
For every letter, if not charged per folio,
If so charged, for every folio,
For translating any Document, per folio,
For draughting in all Cases not herein specified, per folio,
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer
The next, Fil Chose on WEDNESDAY, he
Via July, at 6 o'clock, P.M.; and the SUPPLEMENTARY XL will be made up the following Morning,- Aryans received from 9 to 10 o'clock for a late fee od Gd,; and from 10 o'clock A.M. to 1 o'clock P.M. a late fee of 1s. Letters posted between the brary of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
Hongkong, 5th July, 1866,
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
In re PEDRO ANDRADO, deceased.
AUGUSTO PINTO,
"
an is hereby given to the NEXT of Kin and all other Persons to produce any WILLS CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on FATURDAY, the 12th day of July, 1856; or i e, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- nistration will be granted to the Registrar of the d Court, or such other person as the Court may
By the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
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FOR SALE
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES—Tea, as bought by the Picul, wid by the Pound Avoirdupðis.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Naviga-
THE
TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “MALTA,” Captain STEAD, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pus. sengers, Specic, and Cargo for the above Places- will leave this on THURSDAY, the 10th July, at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Roule is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company du not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 26th June, 1856.
NOTICE.
3,00
2.00
10.00
1,00
0.25
0.25%
0.25
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
SHERIFF'S SALE. PUSTAU & Co. v. GIDEON Nve the younGER, THE undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC
of July, 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the OLD Gov- ERNMENT HOUSE, Spring Gardens. A quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Hand- some Drawing-room SOFAS, CHAIRS, and TABLES, Dining-room Ditto, Hanging and Pedestal LAMPS, MIRRORS, and CARPETING. The EQUIPMENT of five Bed-rooms, 2 SEDAN CHAIRS, A PONY and CARRIAGE, 400 Boxes of Tea, &c., &c., &c.
The same day, at Noon precisely, on the premises, the Auctioneer will sell to the highest bidder, all the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of Gideon Nye" in and to INLAND LOT No. 56, situate on the South side of the Queen's Road. Spring Gardens; also the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of “ Gideon Nye" in and to LOT 427, situate on
the
North side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens, together with the private Dwelling-house and large mercantile Premises thereon erected.
particulars in Hand-bills.
}
Hongkong, 28th June, 1856.
G. DUDDELL,
Auctioneer,
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
The same Observation applies to the principle on which the allowance of Fees to Counsel upoù Briefs at Law in
Equity is to be determined, subject to the provisions next bereinafter contained.
The Fee payable to the sole Counsel or leading Counsel at the Trial or Hearing of a Cause, or any other Proceeding either
at Law or in Equity (except in the cases next specified) shall be at least,
following Scale of Fees is not to be exceeded in any of the cases specified, viz:-- Consultation or Conference,
·
Motion for leave to file a Claim in Equity, or to substitute Service of Process at Law, or in Equity, or to take a Document off the File of the Court at Law or in Equity, or for Contempt Process at Law or in Equity, or for time to plead or answer,
Motion of Course,
Every other Motion,
The Fee Payable to each Junior Counsel (where such is allowed) is not to exceed. One-half of the Fee allowed to his Senior Counsel, at any Consultation or Conference, or in any proceeding before the Court, and whether at Law or in Equity or elsewhere,
No Fee to be allowed to a Junior Counsel in any case except upon good grounds shown to the satisfaction of the Taxing
Master,
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·
·
Refreshers are not to exceed the rate of One-half the amount allowed for the Original Fees, yet so as that in no case the
Fee payable as a Refresher shall be less than, Counsel attending Arbitrations or Commissions shall receive the like Fees as at Trials at Law or Hearings in Equity, save that they shall be further entitled to their Expenses, and also to a remuneration for every day after the first day, of,
cts.
•
25.00
25.00
10.00
5,00
25.00
5.00
50.00
THE THIRD schedule tTO WHICH THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE REFERS.
SOLICITORS' COSTS,
Special Retainer for a Plaintiff or Defendant,
Instructions to Sue or Defend,
•
Instructions to prepare Bill, Claim, Original Petition, or Special Case,
For entering Appearance (including Instructions to appear) if for less than Three Defendants,
The like for every Three Defendants over the First Three, a broken number of less than Three counting as Three, For preparing and filing a bill, Claim, Original Petition, or Special Case, a Fee to be regulated by the volume of Instruc-
tions, the nature and difficulties of the Case, and the Work performed,
For making Copies to serve, or for the opposite Party, or fair Copies, per folio,
For engrossing in all other Cases, per
folio,
•
For every Attendance to Bespeak, Deliver, Receive or File Documents, to make Payments, or to obtain Appointments, For every Attendance in Court, or at Chambers, at the hearing of any opposed Motion of Attendable Petition, or before
au Examiner or Commissioner, taking Evidence, per hour or broken hour,
•
cis.
5.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
1,50
0.08 0.10
1.00
2.00
6.00
For attending and conducting any matter, in Court whether at law in equity or elsewhere, under Section Eight of this
Ordinance a Fee, not exceeding,
For every Attendance to instruct Counsel, Consultations, Conference, Meeting, Search, Inspection, or Reading over of
Documents, per hour or broken hour,
25.00
2.00
For the like at the hearing of the Cause, Claim, Original or Cause Petition, or Special Casc, or on further Directions
except in the Case next hereinafter specified,
3
For every Attendance to marshal Evidence or take down the Statements of a proposed Witness, such Fee as the Taxing
Master shall think fit to allow, not exceeding for every hour or broken hour, For every Attendance at Judge's Chambers at any Government Office or at any Public Office not hereinbefore provided
for, per hour or broken hour,
•
For every Attendance beyond Five Miles from Victoria, in lieu of the above rates of charge for attendances, but exclusive
of reasonable Expenses, per day,
For every letter, if not charged per folio,
If so charged, for every folio,
For translating any Document, per folio,
For draughting in all Cases not herein specified, per folio,
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
next GENERAL MAILS per Steamer
The next, Fil Chose on WEDNESDAY, he
Via July, at 6 o'clock, P.M.; and the SUPPLEMENTARY XL will be made up the following Morning,- Aryans received from 9 to 10 o'clock for a late fee od Gd,; and from 10 o'clock A.M. to 1 o'clock P.M. a late fee of 1s. Letters posted between the brary of 10 and 1 o'clock must be Prepaid.
Hongkong, 5th July, 1866,
WM. CHAPMAN, Acting Post-Master.
In re PEDRO ANDRADO, deceased.
AUGUSTO PINTO,
"
an is hereby given to the NEXT of Kin and all other Persons to produce any WILLS CODICILS of the above Parties that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on FATURDAY, the 12th day of July, 1856; or i e, that the Next of Kin do accept or refuse LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION; failing which, Ad- nistration will be granted to the Registrar of the d Court, or such other person as the Court may
By the Court, WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, Registrar.
click ft
FOR SALE
At the Office of the “ China Mail.” TABLE, shewing the COST OF TEA, with all CHARGES—Tea, as bought by the Picul, wid by the Pound Avoirdupðis.
Steam for
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, & SOUTHAMPTON;
Also,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR & Oriental Steam Naviga-
THE
TION COMPANY's Steam-ship “MALTA,” Captain STEAD, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pus. sengers, Specic, and Cargo for the above Places- will leave this on THURSDAY, the 10th July, at 2 P.M.
CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 7th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2 P.M. on the 9th.
For Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES, ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Roule is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company du not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.
ROBT. S. WALKER, Superintendent.
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 26th June, 1856.
NOTICE.
3,00
2.00
10.00
1,00
0.25
0.25%
0.25
THE business of the late Mr JOZE VICENTE JORGE, will from this date be carried on by the undersigned, under the name of JOZE JORGE & Co. All outstanding Accounts of the Estate will be received and settled by the new Firm.
JOZE JORGE.
IZIDORO ANTONIO D'ALMEIDA. Macao, 3d April, 1856.
SHERIFF'S SALE. PUSTAU & Co. v. GIDEON Nve the younGER, THE undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC
of July, 1856, at 11 o'clock A.M., at the OLD Gov- ERNMENT HOUSE, Spring Gardens. A quantity of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Hand- some Drawing-room SOFAS, CHAIRS, and TABLES, Dining-room Ditto, Hanging and Pedestal LAMPS, MIRRORS, and CARPETING. The EQUIPMENT of five Bed-rooms, 2 SEDAN CHAIRS, A PONY and CARRIAGE, 400 Boxes of Tea, &c., &c., &c.
The same day, at Noon precisely, on the premises, the Auctioneer will sell to the highest bidder, all the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of Gideon Nye" in and to INLAND LOT No. 56, situate on the South side of the Queen's Road. Spring Gardens; also the RIGHT, TITLE, and INTEREST of “ Gideon Nye" in and to LOT 427, situate on
the
North side of the Queen's Road, Spring Gardens, together with the private Dwelling-house and large mercantile Premises thereon erected.
particulars in Hand-bills.
}
Hongkong, 28th June, 1856.
G. DUDDELL,
Auctioneer,
WH
NOTICE.
The Hongkong Government Gazette.
HEREAS the Firm of NYE BROTHERS & Co. of Canton, China, did, on the 11th day of March, 1856, at the Office of the UNITED STATES CONSULATE in Canton, execute an Assign- ment of all their Property, real and personal, in trust for the benefit of their Creditors, to the undersigned: We hereby give notice to all concerned to make payment to us of all sums due to, and to present to us any claims against, the said Firm.
RUSSELL & Co.
JAMES PURDON & Co.
Canton, 18th March, 1856.
CARD.
CHARLES MARKWICK,
Government and Supreme Court Auctioneer
and Appraiser,
and
GENERAL STORKKERPRE,
Queen's Road, Victoria, Hongkong.
Established 1843.
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
SHIP CHANDLERS,
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, | '-
Auctioneers, and Commission Agents, Nos. 1 & 2.Woosnam's Buildings, ́AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP
Also,
HCHANDLERY STORES of every kind.
An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.
OILMAN'S STORES from the well known house of Copland, Barnes & Co. ; also, STORES per Over- land Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.
Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.
WANTED.
TEA TASTER.
A Apply to
Canton, 26th June, 1856,
RUSSELL & Co.
NORTHERN ASSURANCE;COMPANY
Capital £1,259,760.
THE undersigned are authorized to grant Polic
T covering Risks from FIRE, on BUILDINGS in this Colony owned by Europeans, though the Pre mises may be in the occupation of Chinese. They are further authorized to grant POLICIES Upon LIVES of EUROPEANS resident in China.
TURNEK & Co., Agents in China for the “Northern Assurance Company.”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1856.
Printed at the Office of the China Mail, Hongkong.— PRICE, $12 per Annum. Single Coples, Thirty-na
Cents.
TERMS OF ADVERTISEMENTS,—Five Lines and under, Ona
Dollar; each Additional Line, Twenty Cents-On half of these charges for each Repetition.