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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
to pursue?
What was the spirit of the last communication which has been blamed by the noble lord the member for Liverpool? What was his feelings and dispositions towards the people of China ? Did he not stand almost alone there, and has he not given proof that he is a man in whom the House of Commons may confide? [Hear, Hear.] He has been instructed to represent to the Chinese Government, not, I admit, the attempted imposibility of interdicting altogether the importa tion of Opium into China, but such a respectful representation as may conduce friendly relations and an advantageous understanding upon the subject of revenue; and if the Chinese Govern- ment can be persuaded to look at the question in the way in which European Governments regard similar matters, namely, with respect to the means for the prohibition of smuggling, an amicable ar- rangement may be agreed upon. The importance of the subject must be my excuse for reading from the last instructions sent out to Sir H. Pottinger, dated 29th December, 1842, to prove that her Majesty s Government have not been indifferent to these matters, and that they are fully aware of the evils with which it may be pregnant to the honour and character of this country, as well as to the employment and safety of a great capital at present involved in the question. On the date mentioned Lord Aberdeen wrote this dispatch:
Whatever may be the result of your endeavours to prevail upon the Chinese Government to legal- ize the sale of Opium, it will be right that her Majesty's servants in China should hold themselves aloof from all connexion with so discreditable a traffic. The British merchant, who may be a smuggler, must receive no protection or support in the prosecution of his illegal sale [hear, hear]; and he must be made aware that he will have to take the consequences of his own conduct. Her Majesty's Government have not the power to put a stop to this trade on the part of the British smuggler; but they may impede it in some degree by preventing Hong-Kong and its waters from being used as a point by the British smuggler, as a starting point for his illegal acts.
That is to say, when Hong-kong "is ceded until that the smug- gling of opium cannot be prohibited there; but as soon as it is ceded, you will have power to prevent the importation of Opium into Hong-kong for the purpose of exportation into China.". Now, I think I have proved to to the satisfaction of the house that this important subject has not escaped the attention of her Majesty's Government. [Hear, hear.] Considering the present state of affairs, and the negotiations which are pending, I think it much better that the matter be left in the hands of the Government, rather than the house should come to a vote which might defeat the very object of the motion. [Hear.] So much for the illegal
traffic.
COMMERCIAL
Our Canton correspondents write as follows :- Corron is very dull indeed, prices going lower every day but extensive Sales are making.
DELIVERIES. STOCK.
DELIVERIES. STOCK.
May,1842. 31 May,1842. May 1843. 31 May 1843.
630
2,765
Manila Bombay 9,872 21,660 16,242 46,450 Bengal 4,230. 3,675 3,345 16,802 Madras 559 2,233 1,918 26,058
Total-Bales 14,667 28,198 21,505 92,075
Exclusive of any New Cotton either year.
The Prices now quoted are, Best Tinnivelly, 7-5. Best Bombay, 6-7. New, 7. Bunda, 7 to 8, for very fine
COTTON TWIST in good demand, low numbers still proferred, No. 20 to 20-$20 to 30. No. 28 to 42-$25. Stocks of low numbers bare-of high, large. LoNG CLOTHS Market bare of Stock, and in active demand with the outside men, deliverable at Hong-Kong. No doubt for the Junks proceeding Northward. They will give much higher prices than the Hong Merchants. whose prices range from 82-70 to $2-90, uhue and grey
LONG ELLS, Smuggled (for almost only so are they now sold) much checked by the apprehension of several of the outside men implicated in these transactions, and they do not like now to clea them. An enormous Stock (sold and unsold) lying at Whampoa, and no chance of improvement SCARLETS are quoted by the Hongs 89, and good assortments 86-50. In anticipations of direct sup- plies up the Coast-the Chin-Chew men are not buyers now, and therefore as the supply on the Coast is scanty, good prices will perhaps be obtained there. The sincerity of the Local Authorities in their efforts to suppress the Opium Trade, can be judged of by the Hoppo being able o catch the Piece Goods Boats, but he never can succeed in overhauling any of the Opium Boats, which are exactly the same kind of craft
TEAS. Few remain, some seventy Chops of Congou, and next to no quantity of Greens.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN.
63.
The Barque FORTESCUE," 305 tons; CAPT. HALL, lately returned from Chusan and the adjacent bayn will Sail for the above Porin-curly............. in July. For Freight or Pasange apply to the Captain on board, or Messrs JARDINE
Hong Kong, 21st June, 1843. -
Prices moderate. All in the dark about the Tariff- should it be thus The talk is, the intended duty on Tea is fixed at four tutels, considering the loss in weight and the expenses of the Hongs, this is MATHESON, & Co, Macao, no fitting reduction. However, all we have to guide us, is the fact of one house, who should know something about the matter, being in the market for Teas and storing them in the longs, although they have a ship only half laden still lying at Whampoa, so that they must expect an early reduction of the present duty.
OPIUM CLAIMS. By the Papers lately laid be- fore Parliament, H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger, an- nounces as the definite result of his investigations, that he "considers it impossible to arrive at any satisfactory opinion as to the actual value of the Opium." Captain Elliot thinks £45 per chest, with interest will be sufficient. Lord Ellen- borough says £40 is enough. The Government seem disposed to compensate at the rate adjudged as the value in the case of Da Souza, tried in the Supreme court at Calcutta, viz £40
per chest,
We need not re-iterate what we have said justice requires, but we would remind our readers that it was stated by us on the 19th of November last that the Opium Claims would be paid, and that we thought (owing to the supineness of the parties interested) not more than $250 per chest would be awarded. Since then the "Times" has warmly advocated the Claims, so more per. haps may yet be obtained, if not (to use the lan- guage we adopted some fifteen months since) there is only another page added to the chronicles of our commerce, which by the rapacity and neglect of our Governors have too often been the veritable martyrology of our merchants.
NOTICE.GA
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
THE Barque
BENCOOLEN"
CAPT. CLARRIsurr, for Sydney, Bay of Islanda, und Wellington, New Zealand, calling at Munila. For Passage apply on board. Hong-kong, June 15th, 1843.
FOR CHARTER OR SALE.
The Clipper Barque “ POSSIDONE,” CAPT. ASHLIN VALENTINE, 484 Tour, A. I. at Lloyd's, copper fastened and Hong kong, and will be clear of Cargo the end of the newly Coppered, now discharging at
month.
Apply to Captain Valentine on board, or to ME RICHARD BROWNE, Macao,
FOR SALE-A DOUBLE BARREL Percussion FowL- ING PIECE, by JOHN MANTON, with Apparatus com- plete, and spare Nipples Main-Springs, &c., in a Ma- hogany Case,-Price 870. Apply to the Printer,
June 14th, 1843.
NOTICE,-The Gentry of long-Kong, and the
Public generally, can be furnished with fine sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by Saturday Mornings.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by
W. T. Kinsley.
Hong kong, Jany 11th, 1843. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY, CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRAndy.
A. HUMPHREYS,
Magistracy Street. GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.
in 3 & 6 doz. cases. Apply at the Godowns of
FOR SALE Shaw and Maxwell's Port and Sherry THEY are of different sizes, and capable of còn-
Messrs. Gras, LIVINGSTON, & Co. Hong-kong, 10th December, 1842.
PATENT CORDAGE.
recently established at Manila; equal to the best made A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture
in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that country. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to
WILLIAM SCOTT, Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
Hong-kong, 12th June, 1843.
J. Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c. opposite the Godowns of W. Scott, Esq, Lower Bazaar, begs to announce to the Public, that he has opened a house in the above named vicinity, and hopes to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall be his constant endeavour to deserve.
· N. B.-Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, &C., on the shortest notice.
SHIP BISCUIT.
NOTICE Jon W. NORTH, would most respect fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Go's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would most respectfully solicit their patronage.
Hong Kong, June 8th, 1843.
ABRAHAMS, & Co., are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns--13 Queen's Roud.
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Brandy in casks, Do, in I dozen casca, Champagne du, Sherry in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork.
Hong-Kong. June 1st, 1843, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership
heretofore known by the name or Firm of BENNETT, PAINE & Co., as Auctioneers and Commission Agents, was this day Dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to, and payahle by, the said Firm, will be received and paid by the Firm of Painx & Co.
Dated the 29th day of May, 1843.
BENNETT, PAIN, & Co.
E. FARNCOMB-Witness,
FOR SALE, by the Undersigned, at the following
reduced Prices :~~
Sillery Champagne [white] Do. Eil de Perdrix True Chateau Margaux Do. St. Julien Sauterne
$16 per doz. 16 do. do. 12 do. do. 10 do do. 10 do, do,
AD. GUILLAIN,
At Mr. BOULLE' Stores
taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO, Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package,
Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE,
46, Queen's Road.
Mosalle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bouled Ale FOR SALE. Ship_Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de. criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne
and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
FOR SALE The following important and valu
able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding & fine view of the Bay and Town Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build- ing purposes,
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital.
For particulars, apply to,
E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843. NOTICE. - Goods and Merchandise of all descrip.
hous received and carefully stored in spacions dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms.
Apply upon the premises to
W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission.
Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843, FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road, FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila—a superior article.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 15, Queen's Road.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plauk and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Coconut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (course), Sperm Candles Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843,