THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
SI Robert Peel stated in his grand budget speech, that the Chins War had cost England up 10 April 1842, £1,122,692; that the expenses up- to April 1843, would amount to £1,500,000. Against these disbursements there is an actual money payment (part of the Canton Ransom) of £1,016,430. We think it will be found, that even a larger sum will be expended in the war, during this year. Seeing that although at War with the Chinese, yet Tea is still regularly exported, it is.
deaux, Epernay, Oporto, Cadiz, and Madeira direct-to supply every kind of Stores which may be required in a new Colony, and also for the Shipping Department-to erect a News Room well supplied with Newsapers and Periodicals, and Slate and metal Billiard Tables, kept perfectly select by the admission of members and their friends only, on the principle of the London Club Houses, also to attach a comfortable and well conducted Hotel, and to increase their Establishment to the ne. cessities of the Port, in luxuries as well as requisites, and that no endeavour shall be wanting on their part to them at Calcutta, and Darjeeling
For Sale on board the Barque Hope, the
following goods Viz:
1000 bags Ballam Bengal Rice and a few bags best Patna Gram
FOR SALE..
ON Board the Barque Chusan-Best Maldivo Coir Rope-Moonghy Rice, Canvas, Twine, White, Green and Black Paint, Lisbon and Tinto Wine in Casks,
Apply on Board
said to be the wish of the Home Government (now to ensure the same patronage which has been extended alsp Teak Beams and Sheathing Planks and Singapore
that they have no apprehension of the three Mil tions and a half of Tea duties being perilled,) to bring the War to a close during this campaign on the best terms they can. If he cannot do better, the Plenipotentiary is to exact the War indemnifi- cation, and give up all our conquests and positions, except Tinghae, Kolongsoo and Hongkong. Many of our friends give credence to this, as the probable course of policy, which they hold to be very prudent. We do not, but we hold it to be very pusillanimous and if pursued (which is not likely) it will be the prolific parent of future quarrels between England and the Celestial Empire.
AFFOHANISTAN -After the spirit stirring events which have been successively announced from Afgha- nistan during the last two or three weeks, we have a brief period of repose. The last week has brought no intelligence of particular interest from the camp at Jellalabad Provisions have come in with a steady in- crease and the Commissariat officers are laying in their stores rapidly; yet it had been deemed prudent not to put the troops on more than three quarter rations. that the army in its progress might experience no dif- ficulties for want of provisions. Captain Mackenzie had left the camp for Tezeen, bearing General Polock's reply to. Akbar Khan's proposals regarding the priso.. ners, the nature of which has not transpired. Appre- hensions were entertained regarding his personal safety on his return, but we are happy to learn that he has reached Tezeen, uninjured. His fidelity to his
engage. ments, though at the risk of his life. will doubtless facilitate the great consummation of our wishes, the restoration of the hostages; inasmuch as it will serve to convince the Afghan Chief that they may rely with implicit confidence on the punctual performance of whatever promises may be made to them.
The remains of the unfortunate General Elphinstone
had at length reached Jellalabad, and been interred
with due honours in the Fort. They were, it seems, deposited in a case made at Tezeen, which was placed upon a raft and floated down the Cabul river. At the same time that we bear of his death, in captivity, amidst scenes where but lately he commanded a noble British army, we receive the comments of the London papers on our disasters, in which they are traced to his imbecility and cowardice, and his character is loaded with the deepest reproach. He has now passed beyond the reach of human applause or censure, as have also nearly all the chief actors on the theatre of our tri- umph and disgrace,Shah Soojah. Sir Alexander Bar nes, Sir W. Macnaghten, Brigadier Anquetil, Col. Orchard, Col. Chambers. But we trust that a severe and impartial scrutiny will be instituted into the cause of these mysterious evants, and, if the military conduct of the General was such as Captain Mackenzie repre sents it, that his memory will be rescued from obloquy. and his character restored to its former lustre,
The week has been rife in rumours to the disadvantage of Bi W. Macnaghten. He is charged with the basest treachery- an his negotiations with Akbar Khan, whom he instigated
it
is said,to betray-Ameenoollah, the soul of the conspiracy. It is even reported, that under the hope that the former would bring the latter to a conference, Bir William had prepared two regi ments to seize him. This "perfidia plus quam Punica" we will not, we cannot believe, of the deceased Envoy, ull the evidence is indisputable. Compared with such an act of deliberate tres. chery, the deed on which the Englishman loads his memory with reproach, is virtuous. These disjointed rumours and reports thus crowding upon us, only serve to thicken the cloud of mystery in which this tragedy is involved. That some tremendous rez velations will be made, which must deeply compromise the cha racter of some of those to whom our interests and our national honour were entrusted at Cabul, is we fear, bat too true. We
have always anticipated some such result since we heard that Eldred Pottinger was reported to have said that the English name was sunk beyond redemption in Afghanistan. It is therefore with no little satisfaction, we learn that all the documents connect ed with these events have reached the Governor General, and that he has placed them before Mr. Cameron, the Law Commis moner, to investigate and report on. In common with every one in India, and we may say in England also, whose sympathics or antipathies these events have aroused, we await the result of this report with intence anxiety.
Friend of India.
CIRCULAR.
MESSRS. D. W. & CO. wish to make known the terms on which their business has been carried on, and which has obtained for them such celebrity and repu tation.
1ST-Commissions of all kinds are executed, whether in our various branches or not, without any charge for Commission, and every care and attention being paid to forwarding the articles with safety and despatch.
2D.-We guarantee our Wines, Oilmans Stores, Provisions &c. to be of the best procurable quali ty-enabled to do so by the care of, and confidence in,
our agents,
30.-By purchasing for Cash, we obtain our Goods at a much lower rate, and secure to ourselves the best drscription; persons in business acquainted with the importance of Cash payments, will at once acknowledge his truism and admit of its decided indispensability, in procuring a superior article at a low price.
EVERY attention will be paid to such orders as they may be favored with from Chusan, Ningpo, Amoy, or wherever any of H. M's Forces may be Stationed; and all expedition used in their transmission, thus insu- ring a good article, without being obliged to pay an exorbitant price.
NOTICE.
MR. DUTRONQUOY of the LONDON HOTEL, SINGAPORE, in opening an establishment under the same name at Hongkong begs respectfully to inform his friends and the Public that he will adopt here the same system which has already secured him the kind patronage of the Public at Singa-
pore.
Public, Captains of Ships and Passengers, MR. DUTRONQUoy also begs to inform the
that he supplies Stores, Wines, &c. &c. &c., at the shortest, notice.
PUBLIC NOTICE.
Norice is hereby given, that Tenders will be received for the supply of about 14,000 Spanish Dollars, for the use of Her Majesty's Ships at Hong Kong, in exchange for Bills to be drawn upon Her Majesty's Accountant General, at three days sight, approved by Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, K. C. B. No Tender will be received for a less sum then £100 sterling.
Whichelo, Purser of H. M.S. Blenheim at Application to be made to Mr. R. M.
Hong Kong.
19th July, 1842.
FOR SALE. At the Godowns of the under-
signed, Queen's Road;
Rope, Tar, Pitch, Paints, Oil, & Turpentine, Can- Chain Cables, Anchors, Europe Coir, & Manilla,
vass, Twine, Marline, Hawsing, Hawsers, Europe and Coir, Blocks, Hoes, & Thimbles, Oars, Beef Porter, Marryatt's Code of Signals, Sadlery, & Pork, Bread, Brandy, Gin, Wines, Beer, &
Pickles, Sauces & Paint, Candles, Wax and Sperm, Soap, Door and Pad-Locks.
And every other Article in the Ship Chandlery, and Grocery line.
P. TOWNSEND, & Co. HONGKONG, JUNE, 28, 1842.
FOR SALE
R$ D. WILSON & CO. of Calcutta, beg res. AT THE LONDON HOTEL,
orm the Ladies and Gentlemen, residents also the Officers of H. M. Army and Na.
Ships trading to the Port, that they commenced business as General
erine Depot, Queen's Road to Fearon Godown, quantity may be best description.
your kind
rement
Claret, Chateau Larose.
Champagne.
French Cognac,
Sherry Liqueurs,
Beer
Plank
HONGKONG 13TH APRIL 1842.
FOR SALE MADEIRA Wine in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks, from the well known House of KIERS Co.
Apply to
DENT & Co, at Macao, Macão 20тí APRIL 1842.
FOR SALE. A Large Quantity of Singapore
Beams, Planks, 100 Cases
Quare very Superior Sherry in Pints, and Quarts, 400 Kegs of White
Lead.
--J. F. HIGHT. at the Godëwns of H. Prava
Apply to
HONGKONG, 28th JUNE, 1842.-
NAIL Rod Iron-
ON SALE.
Apply to
Hongkong, 19th July, 1842.
Wm. T. Kinsley.
FOR SALE-At 46 Queen's Road. Singapore
Plank, Coals, Provisions, Sherry, Wine, Bran-- dy, &c., &., &c.
C. V. GILLESPIE.
HONGKONG 5th July 1842.
NOTICE-Goods and Merchandize of all de-
scriptions, received and carefully
stored, in spacious, dry and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- mises to
N. DUUS, or
-Macao
C FEARON...---- Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG 31st MARCH, 1842.
FOR SALE.
AT the office of the Friend of China, PORTFOLIO CHINENSIS or a collection of authentic Chinese State Papers illustrative of the history of the present position of affairs in China, with a translation, notes and introduction. By J. LEWIS SHUCK.
Price, 4 Rupees a-copy.
HONGKONG, 29th June, 1812.
".......
FOR CHUSAN, (CALLING AT AMOY, IF SUFFICIENT FREIGHT
OFFER FOR THAT PLACE.) THE British Ship Fortescue, (305 Tons n. m.) Capt. Hall, now at HongKong, where she shall receive Goods, and after- wards proceed to Macao Roads to take on board the remainder of her cargo.
For Freight apply to
Holliday, Wise, & Co., Macao. or to W. T. Kinsley, HongKong,
Hong Kong, July 20th, 1842-
Shipping Intelligence.
ARRIVED
14th July U. 8. S. Constellation Commodore Kearny U.S. S. Buston Comder. Long Macao. Ternat Mann
Intrinsic
Davidson
19
Spec
Dunn
15th
16th
17th
18th
11
sailed same day
ro
Amoy
Hugh' Walker, Shanks Gitara Salado Spanish
Westmoreland Brigstock
Potentate Ramsay
H. Co's Str. Memnon Capt. Powell I. N.
French Corvette La Favorite Capt. Page
Singapore
Macao.
19th
Peruvian, Geo. Pitkethly Amelia Pötter
SAILED
15 July Hellas 10
Strachan
Macao
Guluare Hugh Walker
Willoughby Shau
Chuma
Red Rover
H. M. St.
H. M. Sloor
Porter,
20
French Com
Champagne Cider
Coffee, &c. &c. &c.
HC. Str. Memnon
19th July, 1842.
Houses
AND POLISH
JOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING Orrick, Queen's Roan Hi