THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG KONG GAZETTE.
FROM GRAVRSEND-4th May Juliet for China. FROM LIVERPOOL-2nd May John Christian and John Horton for China.
Lotter from Singapore, of the 14th July, reports the loss of the George Wallis (Humphries) of London, in the Straits of Macassar. Part of the Cargo had been saved, and sold at Batavia, The Captain had arrived at Singapore with some watches, also recovered from the Wreck.
Ir is reported at Macao, that in addition to Lorcha || No. 11, formerly noticed, Lorchas No. 37, and 19, have been cut off by the pirates, or lost, as they are missing
PASSENGERS PER AKHBAR Lt. Col. Malcolm, Cap- tain Kellett R. N., Mr. Oliver, IN., Count. Streleski, Mr. P. F. Johnston and Mr. Harker.
THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS of the 13th ult. ives a detailed account of the loss of the who
Barg SARAH AND ELIZABETH, Captain Billinghurst, of London, which was captured and burn by Ravages on the 19th of May last, in Coffins bay, called by the Natives, Amfong. It is f eleven of the crew on shore cutting fire wood have perished. Three other whalers which were in the vicinity, took the crew on board, and endeavoured in vain to save something from the Sarah and ElizabETH.
NEWS FROM VESSELS ARRIVED AT HONG-KONG.- * Rustomjee Cowasjee' left Calcutta 9th Jane, Singa- pore 3rd July, Reports that the Mermaid left Calcutta same day. Passengers I. Lamb Esqr. E. Elworthy Esqr
Don Juan, American Schooner from Boston, reports that an American Line of Battle Ship and a couple of
Corvettes may be expected in China.
Sydkhan from Amoy, Reports that the Cholera has appeared there, and the Men of War gone on a cruize for the benefit of the Crews,
soldier that great attention of their fatherland.
and vocabularies, mes with specimens beauty. The sight
doubts and fears, and made me no serious difficulty in findi derous load of Test mitted to seek for war. I am on smileg here X98 dri into the
place. In t Chapoo. I found
custo
called as way to Tartars ready to Dr. Milne h the no less amint Morrison
paid to the literature roatises, lexicons, n every Book-case, unrivalled for its dissipated all my feel that I shall have
NOTICE
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part.
ship betweeen Messrs, BENNETT, PAIN, đ Co. the Undersigned bege to Notify, that the Buslo ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre. mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of aders for the pon-the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. ter this. I am per- Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public
Auction, are requested to do so two days previous the time of Sale.
the thunders of
before peace
je elee
Dro
much
out of its
tar at
nd in the
hecy
up a list
pice) per office.
this
little
nary
ith a heap of works on which my bittention has been public duty. We are on our Where there are 2000 or 30003
Five The amiable, son of
comfort to me;
with representative of the illustrious-
teen ansio (Belle, Messenger:)
CIRCULAR!
SINCE the 30th ultimo our Office has been removed
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M.
Terms-Five per Cent, on all Goods.
One half per cent. Commion will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized.
JNO. W. BENNETT.
Queen's Road,
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE. BEEF, Pork, Flour and Bread, Brandy and Wines, Cherry Cordial Vinegar, Rum, and Arrack, Beer in Cask, Saddles &c. Rice, Singapore Planks, Sperm Candles, House-fittings, Manila Timber, Sheathing Copper, American and Castile Soap,
Tobacco, Raisins, Spirits Turpentine, Tar, Rosin, and Pitch,
Black, White, Brown, and Drab Hats.
P. TOWNSEND.
Hong Kong, 31st July 1843.
FOR SALE.
will please address us at this settlement accordingly PRIME Bottled Beer.
from Macao to Hong Kong and correspondents
Our business at Canton will contime to be managed by Mr. James A. Ilulbert. Nd
W. T. GEMMELL &Co.
"Vixen" Steamer from Amoy Reports the Forte. Victoria Hong Kong 24 July 184351 secue in that harbour and about to proceed to Chusan.
"Thomas Fielden" from Liverpool Reports off Anger Two Friends from Monte Video; Eagle from Sydney Assam from Liverpool to Ceylon Bombay, from London to Bombay, Greenlaw from Macao to London. PASSENGERS — E. Hindley Esq., and Mrs. Hindley-
PASSENGERS by Shah Allum" from Bombay, Mrs, and Miss Durant Mrs Evans, and family.
“Fort William" from Bombay Spoke, Futak Mom- barrack, in Malacca Straits. Passengers P. Ferguson. Esq and five Parsees.
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Angleses" from Liverpool spoke the Barque Ranger, from Liverpool, in Lat. 22.9 38" S. Long
102. 41 E.
Albert Edward," from Liverpool, spoke the Barque Standeringscom Lordon to Sydney in Lat. 270 N, Long. 200 W
PROGRESS OF THE BIBLE IN CHINA. We have much pleasure in laying before our readers some extracts of letters which have been received from G. T. Lay, Esq., (*) dated from her have been Majesty's ship Cornwallis, and who acted as one of the interpreters during the late negociations with the Chinese. The first extract is from a letter dated July 31st, before the treaty of peace was concluded:- *I write a few lines just to let you know that, amidst a variety of new objects, I have not forgot ten the Bible
ciety, nor the promise I made that Iνο
elp forward its interests to the best o
our
Cour
CIRCULAR.
MR. ROBERT STRACHAN
Authorised to sign
by Procuration for our Firm Mr. Adani Scott is also authorised to sign by procu ration for our Firm.
W. §. 1. GEMMELL &Co. Victoria Hong-Kong, 24 July, 1843.*** NOTICE.100 THE undersigned this day have commenced businesh style of Elworthy & Dyer,
in Hong Kong as Commission Agents under the
THOMAS BLWORTHY, SAMUEL DYER. Fletcher's Godowns Queens Road, Victoria, 19th July 1843,
TO MERCHANTS:
A GENTLEMAN well versed in mercantile affairs, wishes for a situation in
and accustomed to the routine of a Counting-house, in Hong kong or on
sting house or Store, either Northern Ports. Address
D. 14. Office of
CHAIN Cables, 1
and Warm Clothin
of every
Spirits, Stores inter Plate Glass
ALFRED HUMPHREYS,
Road
Hong Kong, Int Aus
FOR SALE
wn to selec
appoint
RAISING
hstanding our warlike attitude,
the community
ship. In seeking for
Apply to
PAIN & Co.
TARIFF, PORT REGULATIONS &c.
A few Copies are still on SALE of No.71 of the Friend of China and Hong Kong Gazette, containing the Proclamation o
of His Excellency. Tariff, Government Notification, Table of Consular Fees &c. &c.
Also the Extraordinary of 31st July, Containing the Proclamation of the Chinese Commissioner, General Regulations for the Ports, in China, &c. Price-to Subscribers to the paper; cents, to non Subscribers 1 Rupee.
each copy 25
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