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SUPPLEMENT
We understand
It is expected the Imperial Commis sioner, KE-YING, will have arrived at of Sir Henry Pottin It is believed peace with China, Canton, by this time.
he will pay an early visit to Hong-Kong and arrangements to put a newly-erected Mansion into a condition fit for his recep- tion are being made..
Government for the dh
Hong-kong, and in to take i The appointment is inev one.
The following Notifiest not mistake, will
The following paragraph should have conferring the largest cluded the COMMERCIAL article in our third in these Seas to
which our Sh page :-
to confer at
Wholly disagreeing with our, Correspondent's remarks, we yet inserted them, as a similar report was rife here, which we wished to contradict, The high reputation, and long standing, of the gallant officer referred to, is a guaratee for his adherence to instructions, and a right appreciation of his duties.
We have held, that he has uniformly acted like a high minded officer, jealous of the honour of his flag and, whatever may be the sentiments here, we shrink not from saying, that the last acts of Captain Hope, or the Chusan station, will greatly add to the esteem and respect with which he is now held by his fellow countrymen at home.
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· MARCH OVERLAND MAIL. By the March Overland Mail, we learn the demise of William Jardines Esq. M. P.-The Opium Trade engaging the attention of the British Public The bona fide holding of the Forged Exche- quer Bills have been paid the unfortunate holders of the real Opium Certificates have hot-the Corn Law agitation as progres. sing-Votes of thanks by both Houses, to the United Services engaged in China and Affghanistan have passed unanimously.- Her Majesty's accouchement was expected in April.—A Commercial Treaty has been made with Russia, which can now send her Ships to India, on the terms most favoured nations. these are the most important items of interest, tay - Hun
TRADE still bad-MONEY only 2 per cent. and SILK lower--and still drooping.
SHIPPING ARRIVALS—H, M. S. Cal
Frances Speight, Mysore, James Ewing,
Under entitled "
and prohibit her
b
poses of trade and in the dominions. C those of Canton Am and Shangha her Majesty'
or
may be in and her Majesty to ordering any of her subjects com
breach of conviction there of Record
offence, liable
direction. in any of her Majesty Admiralty, bo for ev penalty not exceeding
to imprisonment for a term not excee
hs), at them
ion of the Cour the conviction shall take Jace
eby further pleasso weh may be had
do
ased to
he pur- ports
han
Majesty all proces
mstances will permit, onformity with the law of England.
H. Mi Blip, the Calliope arrived from Clan Cork
and the Modeste ate Devonpor
on the 201
Royal porals, and Minere, and
Royal companies tioned there.
Februa
Two Serjeants,
NYJEN
the
Cor
reports would be received from on which hor Majesty's Go- d be able to maturely form their
NOTICE.
the 11th instant, af 9 o'clock in the Catholic Church of Hong Kong will be cship, when the Underwgned, Préfact oman Catholic
n.⠀ will perform the the present opportu-
feelings of deep gratitude, the receipt
nadom
From
Gentlemen
guese Gentlenien
Do
ortuguero Friend
HỒNG KONG.
2,220
946
,300
From the English Gentlemen, and several Regiments 497- Do the Portuguese Gerkiemen, & Sundry Donations 107-
From His Lordship, the Archbishop Segui
Do. Several Spanish Gentlëhen
524
418
Total $ 6.012
FR. ANTONIO FELICIANI.
Hong-Kong 7th June 1849,
NOTICE:
The Overland Mail to England, via Bombay, per
ANNA PIA
Evenin
closed at the Post Office on
le 9th instanti
ong kong, 7th June, 1843-
ore. Plauka, just
Hong
D. HUME, spn's Godowns.
Sausages made
c., or
Apply to PAIN, & Co.
Manila Ponies, in good condi-
Apply to PAIN, & Co.
I would most respect-
and Masters of Vessels, Co's Skip Yard,
And Repairing Sails, and it their patronage. 848
Queen's Road, opposite Allan-
equal to Epping.
Pantry Cook, &c.. Scott, Esq, Lower
the Public that he has named vicinity, and hopes lic Patronage which it shall Your to deserve.
be supplied with Bread, Pastry,
Suit Buoufr.
FOR SALE A Wry good Chronometer, and a few
Apply on board the "PATNA."
Kong, 6th June, 1843.
BITANTS OF HỒNG-KONG. Com beg to anounce to the Public, have opened an English Baking Estab
be happy to send Bread of the best
Ib., to the
dwellings, any orders they may be
June, 1843,
Infantry.26th This corps bas, by a istake: been ordered from Chma to En instead of the 55th and hour.
J. Mo
ange
opposite the
nd,
ders
ave been sent by the Overland Mail, it is gener- ally thought that if will
Bazaar opened a to partic
be his co
N
H. M, S, Columbine, Wabad site - the orders winch were se DEPARTURES Bahama 28th Febs of the treaty, before th
Emu, Ist March;
from London:
Chma
Albert Edward, from Liverpoo
HOUSE OF COMMONS ----TURDay, Free 17th.on - 1/SALIS
HONG KONG
Sir G. STAUNTON rose, Pu
Compensation
Russell put
greeably to
arcation: Ceresch
inquire whether it was the ty's Government to bring in the course of the present of nagulating, the
Island of Eng Hong powers and agents who
ports of trade in
the Freat ent
ernment,
Sir R. Pezt agreed
it was absohatay
be taken to repl
Kong) but ha
to postpone
an opportunity
energy, and firmness,
earliest opportunity of hearin
(flear, hear,) Is Before the, ser
he trusted that several points connect
subjects to which the hon. baronet refer
be noticed by Sir Henry Pottinger in his corres- pondence; but her Majesty's Government did not amo wish to proceed with any measures in general lay in legislation until they possessed the advantage of holder his advice and opinions.
and China
re now
at their spaci
Conac Brandy
do, Sherry
de in 9 dozen
TO BE SOLD.
and Harness, rearly New.
ROBT. LAWRIE, Navy
une 8th, 1843.
NOTICE
Wanted for the Ward Room Mess of H, M. Ship CORNWALLIS, a Second Steward.
Apply on Board. Hong-kong June 8th, 1843.