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“...And Law Reporter for the Supreme &. Provincial Courts of China & Japan Vol. Ill SHANGHAI, SATURDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1868. No. 55 CONTENTS. Page. Leading Articles. Rebellions in China and their effect..... 21 The Buddhist Religion, ......................22 Cases in H. B. M.’s Supreme Court. In Bankruptcy : In re Dent & Co.......... 23 In Bankruptcy: In re C. T. Jones,........ 23 In Bankruptcy : In re Smith, Kennedy & Co... 23 In Bankruptcy : In re E. Warden........... 23 Summary Cases, ........................... 24 Police Cases,............................. 24 Cases in H. B. M.’s Provincial Court, Tientsin. In Bankruptcy ; In re J. A. T. MeadowS,..... 24 NOTIFICATIONS H. B M. Supreme Court. HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY’S SUPREME COURT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN. IN THE COURT OF VICE ADMIRALTY. . In the matter of the British barque Alcyone. Shanghai, 17th January. 1868. WHEREAS a cause of damage has been instituted in the Court of Vice Admiralty at Shanghai on behalf of James Gladstone, master of the British...”
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“...January 18£A 1868. SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. 21 It is requested that only such communications as relate to Editorial matters be addressed to the Editor, and that they be sent not later than Friday. Advertisements 'will be received till 10 a.m. on Saturday No communications can be noticed unless accompanied by he name of thewriter. Supreme ®uurt auh ®oiwulur feetie Shanghai, January 18th, 1868. The extent of the mortality caused by the Taiping Rebellion has been a favourite subject of discussion in China, but the estimates which have been made have necessarily varied very considerably in amount, and the upshot of most of the calculations has been little more than what has been long known, namely that dur- ing the Rebellion a very large number of people lost their lives. An idea however, of the evil which resulted from this terrible visitation cannot be formed without taking into account not only the deaths which were caused directly, but those also which were brought about by poverty...”
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“...22 SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January l§ik 1853 acquaintance with Chinese affairs, militate great- ly against the chance of order being ever esta- blished by the Imperial Government. If un- disturbed by external causes, they may continue for a series of years to keep the country intact under a system of government such as at present exists—but it is beyond hope that they will be able to do more, or that it will be in their power to effect such sweeping reforms as are necessary to do away with the present corrup- tion. They may put down rebellion in one part of the Empire, but long ’ere that portion of the country has recovered from its effects another disturbance breaks out which they find it equal- ly difficult to overcome. While foreign nations do not feel it their duty to interfere in the internal affairs of China, they cannot but be sensible of [the drawback which the disturbed state of the Empire is to the pro- gress of their commercial interests, as well as to the happiness^of...”
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“...the lay- man who is content to lead a life not entirely cut off from this world, but guided by a general reference to the standard only attainable by the saint or devotee ? Until we have some mate- rials of this kind we cannot fairly judge of the religion or its effects. II. B. M. SUPREME COURT, IN BANKRUPTCY. January 13th 1868. In re Dent & Co. (Adjourned Meeting.) Mr. Winchester, as Trustee for the Lowder Fund, claimed Tls. 443.75—admitted. The Official Assignee produced claim of Richard Shuad, duly sworn for Tls. 4,146.35—admitted. Mr. Mitchell, who appeared for the Bankrupts, applied for a further adjournment for six weeks. The meeting was accordingly adjourned to the 24th Feby. at 11 o’clock. H. B. M. SUPREME COURT, IN BANKRUPTCY. January, 111th 1S68. Before Sir Edmund Hornby. In re C. Treasure Jones. Meeting for Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, ad- journed from 21st December 1867. Accounts filed 6th January 1868. Mr. Winchester, H...”
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“...24 SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January \Stli 1868 H. B. M. SUPREME COURT, SUMMARY CASE. Before R. A. Mowat, Esq. January 13^A, 1867. J. S. Baron v. A. R, Ttlby & Co. In thia case the Plaintiff claimed the sum of $82.50 brokerage on a charter effected on the ship Helen. From the evidence it appeared that the Captain of the vessel, in consequence of a note sent to him by the the plaintiff, stating that he thought he could get him a charter, came to plaintiff’s office and requested him to endeavour to do so ; that the plaintiff had obtained an offer from a Chinaman of $1,100 per month, which he reported to the Captain, who said he must consult Mr. Tilby, the Agent of the ship ; that he subsequently received a note from that gentlemen stating ‘ ‘ I shall be glad to know what you have to offer in the way of monthly employment for the Helen J that he called upon Tilby and in the presence of the Captain told him he could get $1,100 per month, which was refused as insufficient, and a note...”
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“...i January \Sth 1868. SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE.___________________25 MIXED COURT. January lQth, 1868. Before C-ELU^,IJai-fany-ting and W. G-. Stronach, Esq. Brad well, Bloor & Co. v. Tien Lai-Tung. In this case Plaintiffs sued Defendant, who is the guarantor of their shroff, for the sum of Tls. 1,378, loss sustained in consequenc of the latter’s absconding. The liability was acknowledged with the exception of Tls. 329 which Defendant alleged was due on a trad- ing account. This the Defendants’ representative de- nied ; and the Court desiring further evidence on the point, adjourned the case. Defendant expressed his willingness to pay the amount for which he admitted himself liable, within three days. Watson & Co. v. Cum Sing. This was a claim for $36.19 for goods supplied. The debt was admitted, but the Chinaman who appeared stat- ed that Cumsing himself had run away to Foochow, and that the shop being indebted to Blum Bros. & Co., they .had, without obtaining judgment or warrant...”
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“...26 SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January 18'A 1868. my duty to point to the inadvisability of parting too readily with a source of revenue. Mr. Hogg, considered that great injustice was done by levying the taxes upon the assessment as it now stood. Two houses side by side in some instances were assessed so that one paid 100 per cent more taxes than the other. He could not be- lieve that when this system was brought to the cognisance of the land renters it would be for a moment supported. If it were it would be impos- sible longer to carry it out. There were not three or four complaints by native-householders but ac- tually thousands. Mr. F. B. Johnson pointed out that the pro- posed alteration would make a difference of Tls. 8,000 in the next year’s Budget. Mr. Hayes thought Mr. Hogg overlooked the fact that the per centage on Chinese houses could not be raised. Eight per cent was the maximum percentage leviable, and this would remain un- altered so that we should lose revenue in propor-...”
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“...January l&A 1868. SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. 27 Mr. F. B. Johnson said the Council had long been aware of the unfortunate state of affairs, and had been in hopes to purchase the adjacent lot of land. The Chairman said he was quite sure the Council would do their utmost to rectify the evil to which Mr. Nelson had called attention ; and Mr. Hayes added they were doing their best, and hoped to succeed shortly in making arrange- ments with which all might be satisfied. The mo- tion was then put to the meeting as follows and carried. Res. V.—That in the interval which must elapse be- fore the next meeting of Land Renters, the Council be empowered to make enquires aa to the possibility and ex- pense of obtaining a nearer and more convenient site for a new cemetery, and that they report on the subject to such next meeting. Mr. Iveson then made some remarks with re- ference to slaughter-houses, but the subject not being considered pressing was not discussed. Mr. F. B. Johnson then stated...”
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“...28 SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January \&th 18G8. Mr. Hogg considered that the community were to a certain extent entitled to enquire into the matter. If the gaol were so far off it would be necessary to maintain a large number of police- men at it. Could not any arrangement be made for defraying a portion of this expense out of the Court fees or that delightful and popular tax 'which was imposed on British subjects every year ? The Chairman would not discuss that question (laughter). The expense after all would be not much. Mr. Hogg would propose that the Municipality do not give up the right to the road. Mr. Carter begged to call attention to the fact that the site proposed for the gaol was the only one available within the settlement for a new cemetery. The gaol could be anywhere—at Her Majesty’s Naval Yard or anywhere else. The Chairman then put the following motion. Res. VI.—That Pais meeting authorize the resumption of the Road referred to in the letter of H. B. M.’s Consul...”
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“...January \%th 1868. SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. 29 the natives of the country, owing to the unjust inter- ference of the Mandarins and the assumed right to exclude foreigners from the interior of the empire. The war and consequent Treaty were intended to remove all these obstacles for the future, and though the language of the Treaty was most considerate to the Chinese Government, its spirit and meaning were to make the relations of British subjects with China in every respect as advantageous and favorable as possible. The Treaty was not a plan or proposal of the Chinese in order to deline certain limited concessions to us, but an acknowledgement of our demands to get the basis established of future communications between British subjects and them. Although the Treaty is a joint agreement, it is eminently our work, and as such ought to bear our interpretation. It represents our just claims and principles, admitted tardily and even reluc- tantly, but irrevocably by a vanquished assailant...”
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“...so SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January \&th 1868. Art. NLVIII.—Whenever a vessel shall he seized or detained on the plea that she has been concerned in the breach of Customs laws, &c., and it be afterwards proved that she has not been concerned in such act, the vessel shall be returned to the owners, and the full value of the ship in addition be paid to them for such detention or loss that may arise on account of such seizure, or a stated amount to be paid as compen- sation at Consul’s option. The same rule to apply to goods illegally seized. Art. LIII.—Tonnage dues to be entirely appropriat- ed for the purchasing of gunboats for the putting down of piracy and for the erection of lighthouses, signal stations, appointment of harbour masters, and other improvements at the ports for the public benefit. All coal to be duty free whether exported or import- ed, and to be supplied to steamers without the neces- sity of obtaining permits. All restrictions on the trade in Salt to be removed...”
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“...January l&A 1868. SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. 31 the porta to commerce. They may be declared open as a matter of form by the Ministers, and foreign Consuls and merchants may take up their temporary abode there. But it is not certain that trade will be allowed and one of our correspondents goes so far as to state that it is useless for the foreign traders to go down. Shimadz ’Saburo has been hurriedly called away to Kagosima, and left the capital in great haste. Tosa has also gone, no one knows whither, and the as- pect of affairs is by no means promising. The real reason for attempting to delay this event is that the Daimios will not attend the conference to which they have been summoned, under the guns of a foreign fleet. And, until they have assembled, until the questions which now agitate Japan are settled— the formation of a new system of Government and the adjustment of the balance of power between Mikado, Shogoon and Daimios—we cannot hope to see trade commenced in Osaka or...”
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“...32 SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. January l&th 1868* cd for at Tls. 2.35 to 2.40, and White Brocades at Tls. 2.40 to 2.45 ; Dyed Spots at Tls. 2.40, and Dyed Bro- cades at Tls. 2.70 to 2.80. Small sales of Velvets, Scarlet and Gention Shirtings have taken place at about previous rates. In Woollens the demand has been chiefly for Camlets and Figured Orleans. Tea.—Black. Little has been passing in this mar- ket since our last issue, owing to the very full prices demanded by holders for the not very desirable Stock remaining. A Stock consisting for the most part of parcels of Tea not before selected by buyers on ac- count of their inherent deficiency in those points which recommand them to favorable notice. Beyond saying that they are free from objectionable flavour, uothing can be said. The purchases of the past week amount to 1,000 chests, at rates ranging from Tls. 18 to 20 j. Prices are fully up to, if not beyond, those ruling a fortnight back. Green. A considerable business has been...”
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“...SUPREME COURT & CONSULAR GAZETTE. PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday, the QtKFeb. next, at 2 p.m. ' all that Lot of Land (containing 7 Mow or there- abouts) and Buildings thereon, situated at Hong- , que, East of the Old Dock, and registered at ! the British Consulate as Lot No. 740, Title Deed No. 733. Further particulars and Plans of same can be seen at our Office. Also, the following Lots in Chinkiang :— No. 1—Lot No. 13, British Concession, mea- suring 29,200 square feet, as per Title Deed. Na. 2—A piece of Land on the Main Street, and close to the Grand Canal, measuring §fun, ; 1 le, 4 haou. Registered in the British Con- sulate, as per Title Deed, Lot No. 22. Terms of Sale.—One half Cash on fall of the ! Hammer, and the balance within five days after- wards. Expense of Transfer to be paid by the purchaser. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Auctioneers. Shanghai, 6th January, 1868. THE AGRA & MASTERMAN’S BANK, LIMITED...”