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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE,
ALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY",
in
OF LONDON. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agenta
China, for the above Company, are prepared to| accept Assurances at Hong-Kong, as under, Isr.-On Buildings of Brick of Stone, covered with Tiles, Slates, Metal, or other incombustible material, together with their contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others.
Rate of Premium, per cent. per annum, 2ND-On such Buildings and their contents, when not so isolated, at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum. Assurances for 6 months of the annual rate, will
and for 3 months,
be-charged.
Of the 1st Class, Assurances, for the present, will be accepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one risk. And of the 2nd Class, to the extent of £8000.
A Building and its contents taken together, form one; risk. Thus the abore sums may be underwritten either on a Building alone, or the contents alone; or, part on the Building, and part on the contents.
No Assurance is to be considered in force until the Premium be paid.
Amongst other advantages of the Company, the Assured will be entitled to participate in the profits after five successive payments.
Parties applying for Assurances will please send in full particulars of the risk to be taken; any deviation from which, without the consent of the Company, will vitiate the Policy.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,
...Agents in China.
Macao, 12th July, 1843.
FOR SALE.
AT THE STOLES OF THE UNDERSIGNED. Prime Mess Beef and Pork-
Paint and Paint Oil
Turpentine and Tar
Maldive-Coir
Cabin and Ship Bread Superior Golden Sherry "Cockburns"Port Wine
Claret St. Julien and Margaux
Hock, Barsac and Cantenac
Burton Ale in Cask and Bottle
Tumblers and Wine Glasses
Singapore planks
Beaver and Solar Hats
Ladies Mitts, Silk Stockings, Scalpe
Brandy in Wood and Bottle
An assortment of Hosiery
With numerous other articles at moderate prices,
No. 2 Magistracy Street.
FOR SALE
PAIN & Co.
FRENCH, Cognac, & English Brandy, in Hoghs. heads and cases, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, in Casks of all sizes.
Apply to
Victoria, 1st September, 1848.
FOR SALE
N. DUUS,
18, Queen's Road.
SHERRY, Madeira, & Port wine, in quarter casks,and Octaves, and cases-Danish Cherry Brandy & other cordials-Hock, Claret and Champagne.
Apply to
Victoria, 1st September, 1843.
N. DUUS- 18, Queen's Road,
FOR SALE MANILLA Coir, & Europe Rope, English and Rus sian Canvas, Sewing Twine, Pitch, Tar Paint, Paint Oil, & Paint, Brushes, Turpentine.
Apply to
N. DUUS. 18, Queen's Road. Victoria, lat September, 1843.
FOR SALE
JAMS, Jellies, Preserved Fruits, Mustard, Pickles
and Sauces, Cabin and Wine biscuits, Seidlitz and Soda Powders, Eau de Cologne, and a variety of Perfumery.
Apply to
Victoria, 1st September, 1843.
FOR
SALE
N. DUUS. 18, Queen's Road.
RIGA SPARS from 25 a 55 feet long, 5'a 12 inches Diameter-Singapore and Teak Masts, from 50 70 feet long 14 a 20 inches Diameter-Singapore Beans from 19 a 24 feet long 6 a 10 inches Diameter. A new whale boat,
Apply to
N. DUUS,
18, Queen's Road,
CONSULAT DE FRANCE EN CHINE
AVIS-Par décision, consulaire en date "d' anjour d'hui Mr. CHALLATE élève consul, n'appartient plus au Coneulat de France en Chine.
CONTR DE RATTI-MENTON.
Macao, le 17-Aout 1842.
AVIS--Les Français qui se trouvent, on se trouvermi en Chi- ni, aunt prévenns que s'ils veulent s'assurer la protection du Consulat de France et la jouissance ties droits et priviléges deja attribués, où qui pourront l'être à l'avenir, par les traités, les lole ou ordonnances aux sujets de 9. M. le Roi des Français, devront se faire inscrire sar. le registre matricule du dit Consulat, en se présentant eux-mêmes, ou-en-cas d'impossibilité en adressant au Consul une requête, où ils déclarerent, sous serment, qu'ils n'ont encouru la perte de lear qualité de Français, par aucune des circonstances spécifiées dans l'art. 17 du code civil, tels que la naturalisation, l'acceptation non autorisée par le Roi, de foncti. ons publiques conférées par un gouvernement étranger, et enfin, par tout établissement fait en pays étranger," sats esprit de retour.
Le Consul de France.
COMTE DE RATTI-MENTON,
NOTICE.
THE Clipper Brig "ALGERINE" daily expected from Calcutta, will be available within ten days af ter her arrival for freight or charter to Manila or the North Coast of China, apply to.
D. WILSON & Co.
Victoria, 31st August, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Partnership of the undersigned has this day been amicably dissolved and the business will in future be carried on by James Smith and James Bri. melow. All debts due to our late firm it is requested may be paid to the said Smith and Brimelaw and all persons having claims are requested to send them in when they shall be immediately paid, if correct.
Hong Kong Inn,
28th August, 1843,
J. MOLTON, JAMES SMITH.
SMITH & BRIMELOW beg most respectfully to announce to their friends and the public in general, that having succeeded to the business of the above Inn it is their intention to conduct it on principles which they trust will ensure their favor and support.
Hong-Kong Inn
near the Lower Market
28th August, 1843.
JUST Landed and for SALE. Two Weighing
Machines.
Apply to
20, Queen's Road, Victoria, 2nd August, 1843
ALEX. MOSS.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE.
BEEF, Pork, Flour and Bread, Bandy and Wines, Cherry Cordial Vinegar, Rumi 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.
ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS.
TO be disposed of, at moderate prices, two large and convenient Bungalows, well supplied with Offices and out houses, situate in one of the most healthy parts of the Town, and Commanding a fine view of the Bay- They are well calculated for families, and are private in every respect.
For particulars, apply to Mr. EFARNCOMB, Solr. No. 6, Oswald's Row, Victoria.
Septr. 6th, 1843.
VICTORIA HOSPITAL,
FOR
SEAMEN,
Nos. 1, 2, 3, Queen's Road, immediately opposite Fearon's Wharf.
Resident Physician and Surgeon, JAMES SATCHELL D Resident Assist. Physician, & Surgeon
RICHARD JONES, MD.
THE HOSPITAL is now open for the reception of
lo, and is furnished with every convenien ary for the comfort and speedy recov
FOR SALE OR CHARTER. THE Clipper Barque POSSIDONE, Captain
A Valentine 467 Tong old measure. ment A. 1. at Lloyds copper fastened, *and newly coppered well, found in stores and can be ready for Sea at a short notice.
Apply to the Captain on board, or Mr. RICHARD BROWNE at Macao.
Hong-Kong, 30th August, 1843.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE Fine A. I. British Brig IRIS, 277
Tons N. M. Captain Merritt
Apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE, & Co.
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th August, 1843,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE fast sailing British built Brig NAU- TILES, Captain Gibson, 23 tons register now lying at Hong-kong and ready to receive cargo. Apply to
FOX, RAWSON, & Co.
Hongkong 25th July, 1843,
FOR SALE, FREIGHT OF CHARTER.
THE Clipper Brig ANGLESEA, Capt. Rowland 206 Tons register, built at Ipswich, in 1840, and A. I. for 12
years, has been newly cappered and is well found in stores.. Apply to the Captain on board, or to
FOX, RAWSON, & Co.- Hongkong, 26th. July 1843.
FOR ENGLAND. THE QUINTIN LEITCH will sail from Macao for a Port in Great Britain, on the 1st of October, and has superior accommoda- for passengers
For passage only, apply to,
TURNER & Co. MACAO.
A. Mc. CULLOCH. 28 Queens, Road, Hongkong.
Macho, 8th September, 1843.
NOTICE.
THE MARY CATHERINE Captain Taylor will leave Macao on the 1st proximo for London Has two Cabins disengaged.
Apply 'to,
the Captain, on board or.
at Ma
to LINDSAY & Co. here to Go F. DAVIDSON. Hongkong, 12th September, 1848.
FOR SALE Bally Rice, ditto Coffee, Copenhage Cherry, Cordials in Pints, Manila Cordage, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Ar rack, Bengal Chitney, Butter in) Kegs, Candles, Bengal Rice, Ditto Dholl, Coal Tar, Swedish Ditto, and Pitch; a variety of other articles.
At the Godowns of JOHN BURD & Co. NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.
N. DUUS.
Hong Kong, 15th April, 1843.
NOTICE Goods and Merchandise, of all descrip tions received and carefully Stored in spacious dry and Secure granite Godowns Situated on the Queen's Road, below the premises of Mesrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co at Victoria, Hong Kong, upon moderate terms,
Apply upon the premises to
FH TIEDEMAN Goods are received and sold on Commission
Victoria, 10th August 1843,
tions
NOTICE Goons and Merchandise of all
received and carefully stored dry and secure Bric Godorus, situated Road No. 20 at Hongkong, upon moderate
Apply upon the
ALEX MOSS. yed and sold on Commissio
ORT RE
CORRECT
Victoria, 1st September, 1843.
FOR SALE at the Godowns of the Undersigned
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