We have had no Mail from Europe or America since our last issue, nor have any political telegrams come rohand, The following was received by the Chamber of Commerce, on the 12th, via Kinchta—London, 20th July, 1869, Cotton, 12{d; 84 Grey Shirtings, S8}Ibs, 1-6/8. (Qy.); Tea, Quiet, common firmer; Silk, more enquiry, Red Peacocks, 23s. No. 3 Tsatlee 283. Dollars, 60; American Tea, more business; American Exchange, 104; American Gold, 133§; Discount, 3%.
Nothing calling for particular comment has occurred since our last. News was received on Thursday evening of the wreck of the ship Hamille Jitchell, from London for this port. The vessel struck about midnight on the 10th inst., on the Leuconia rocks, about sixteen miles from the South Saddle, at the mouth of the Yangtsze. The captain, crew and passenger were pickd up by the Pilot cruiser Golden Gate. 'The illfared vessel' had a valuable cargo and about £40,000 in treasure. As no British gunboat was in port the Customs cruiser Quashing left this morning to ascertain what likelihood there is of raising her. The steamer China has also taken down some divers, and it is hoped at least to save the treasure if not to raise the vessel.
An extraordinary meeting of shareholders in the Union Steam Navigation Company was held yesterday, when the following gentlemon were elected as directors: Messrs. Ashton, Baker, Hogg, Groom, Probst, Hip Maw and Amook. A motion was carried, to the effect that the Resolution passed at the last meeting withdrawing from the Directors the power, of purchasing new steamers, be rescinded.
The works for the new bund line and pontoons have been commenced, the contract of Messrs. Farnham & Ca. having been accepted.
We regret to have to record the accidental death of Captain Bell of the British barque Lorton. The deceased gentleman fell into the water while stepping from a sampan on to the ladder of his ship. The chief officer at once jumped in, but a strong ebb tide running at the time he was unable to reach him.
A public meeting, to be held at H. B, M.'s Consulate, has been announced, for Monday, to take into consideration what measures are necessary to suitably welcome H. R.H. the Dake of Edinburgh on his anticipated visit One of the morning papers has an article showing that the local taxation in London is from two and a half to seven and a half times higher than what is paid in Shanghai.
'The following passengers have' arrived in Shanghai since our last: per Suwonada, from Hongkong, Mr. J. Buse; per Orissz, from Nagasaki, Lieut. Hope; por Nanzng, from Tientsin, Mr.. Couner. The following have departed: per Chihli, for Tientain, Col. Vanukoff; for Uhefoo, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Brand, Dr. Little, Messrs, Ed, Cunningham, C. J. King, F. B. Knight and H, Whittall; per Suwa: nada, for Hongkong, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander; per New
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