The
Friend of China & Hong Kong Gazette,
SUPPLEMENT TO No. 84,
VICTORIA, HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 1843.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, Tas annexed Extracts from Communications [pub lic and private ad lessed by His Excellency, Keying Imperial Commissioner &c, to Her Majesty's Pleni- potentiary &c. in Chim, unter dates the 25th of September and 8th of October 1843; and the reply made to the latter & the 12th of October, are published for general information.
By Order of His Excellency Her Britannic Majes- ty's Plenipotentiary, Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c. in China.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government House, Victoria, Hong Kong, October 24th, 1843,
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EXTRACTS.
25th September, 1843,
"It is to be observed that the Sea Coasts of Keang- 800 &c. [that is the Coasts situated between the “Tahea, or Ningpo, and Yang-tse-kiang Rivers] is without any shelter on the Oits.de [towards the South "and East] and has a number of soft sand flats, or mud banks, which shift frequently when the South "East winds blow violently, thereby render ng losses shipwreck very easy. This consideration induces me to make this communication" (regard ng the loss of the Schooner Levant Packet) "to the Honorable * Plenipotentiary, and to beg him to direct all Merchant Vessels to take exceeding great care, and to engage Puots. This is most important?!
8th October, 1843.
"Seventhly. Along the Coast of Keangnan and Chekeang are very many quicksands. They are at times visible and at times inv.sible. Your merchant
Ships have not much sailed
ed thereabouts, and it is to be feared, that many losses may occur. I hope there- "fore, that you will enjoin great prudence and precau- ❝tion on your merchants, and will likewise inform the foreign Merchants of all Nations of this fact, as it "concerns much valuable merchandize, and hu-
many man lives. This is most
most important!" "Ninethly The people living along our Coast are prone to insult and abuse the ignorant. Now the black "Sailors on board your Ships are generally, by nature, ignorant and fond of liquor. They should on no ac. count, be permitted to go on shore to drink and get intoxicated, lest they be ill used by our people."
12th October, 1843.
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Another feature in this case is, that the man up to the
time he was detected bore as good a character, as any hina-man on the Jaland; besides he was well. skilled
both the Chinese and English Languages A little before sunset the Culprit was paraded down the Queen's Road from prison to the place of punish- ment. He was dressed exactly as a European. White hat jacket and trowsers, but his TAIL being cut off, we suppose at the time of his conversion he walked surrounded by police but not in bonds (it is usual with a culprit in China to be held by his tail- formed from the lair of his head.) At the place of punishment there were already on his arrival an immense crowd of at least 40 Europeans, 200 Lascars, and nearly 400 Chinese. The usual man of the ratian" did not officiate, but a European who did not strike him the blow half so severe as the usual 'ritluner would have dour.
After the Culprit received his quota. he was walked slightest appearance of commissaration for the man back to prison, the crowd dispersed with not the The reason is evident. The Chinese were pleased and the English were displeased to see to see the man who had abjured their religion punished, fessed Christianity in Victoria to the degree, he had one who pro- done. become such a hypocrite,
however to be partially stopped and this in a great The Housebreaking part of the business seems now
all the mat sheds or hovels, which were nothing but measure owing to the Authorities having destroyed nests of banditti
The beggars have nearly all dissapeared, but this is not to he wondered at as several binds of them under charge of the police passed our door last week the wy to the boats that were to convey them to their "native dear and flowery land."
HER MAJESTY'S SCHOONER
"STARLING,"
FOR SALE, By private Contract, Her Majesty's Schooner STARLING, of 190 Tons Measurement, with her Masts, spars, sails &c. as per Inventory, which is to be seen on board that Vessel, now lying alongside the Sanib, Merchant Barque, in this Harbour.
Sealed Tenders for her purchase, in Mexican Đól- lars] will be received by Mr. Mc. Knight the Naval Store keeper, on or before the 4th of November 1848. H. M. Ship CORNVALLAS,
at Hong-Kong, 25th October, 1843.
COFOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE Bombay built teak ship MouNT STUART ELPHINSTON, Thomas Eagles Commander, bas first rate aecbmmúdatíðn
G F DAVIDSON,
"Your friendly and benevolent hints regarding our →→ "black people not being allowed to go on shore and get "intoxicated, thereby exposing themselves to possible for passengers. Apply to "ill usage and insult from the people (of the Sea Coast) "of China, and your still more important and ben gn- suggestions as to the necessity that exists for all foreign navigators on the Coasts of Keangnan and Chekeang "proceeding with great care and precaution, claim my grateful acknowledgments in the name not only of En- gland, but of all other civilized Nations.
I will issue
FOR LONDON, 1200 THE Ship ViscOUNT SANDON, 540 Tons, Capt. Lancaster, will be despatched from Whampoa, on or about the 16th. Proximo,
a Notification on both points, in order that your good for Freight or passage, apply to, "ness and forethought may be universally known, and
"acted upon
True Extracts.
RICHARD WOOSNAM
GIBB LIVINGSTON &Co. Hongkong or Canton.
24th October, 1843. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀_____
FOR SALE.
THE Cutter “QAZELLE"; for partieăhirs.
ply to
N DOUS 18 Queens Road
Victor October 19th 1,49.
FOR the assistant
says
Mess of H. MS. ctable young man to act as Steward.
PROOF POSITIVE A. insults B. B. challenges him. A refuses to meet B. on the ground that he is no gentleman. B. insists that he 13, and, in proof, produces the receipt for his news paper, twelve months in advancel-New Orleans Picaine Pat says that nothing can be aiser than to repale the union of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. It is only necessary to transpose two letters, and they will become
ingdoms at once
London Journal of Commerce
These on account of the dai
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The undersigned, begs to intimate, to the public that BRITISH HOTEL CANTON.
having purchged the BRITISH HOTEL at CANTON of the CANTON HOTEL. and all debts due of the blouse it will henceforth he conducted by him, under the naŋje“ to the 23rd September 1843, will be discharged by Mr. J. S. CASE, the former Proprietor
Canton, 23rd September, 1843.
8. J. COOK.
FOR SALE. SHERRY in Cask and 3 Doz Cases Port Wine in 3 and 6 Doz Cases. Martells Brandy in 1 Doz Cases. Claret-Moselle Champagne &c.
At-HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Queens, Road,
FOR SALE.
BRUSSELS and Kidderminster Carpets and Rugs.
Blankets-Pilot Cloth, Slops.-
Fine fresh English Flour
Fancy, Abernethy, Captains, and Cabin Biscuits, Spice Nuts.
Canvass.-Europe Rope of all sizes Dnik Osnaburghs &c. Chain Cables.
Muskets and Wall Pieces.
At HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queens, Road. -
FOR SALE at the Godowns of the Undersigned
Europe, Manila, and patent Manila cordage of sizes, Do. Amberline, Houseline, Oakum. double and single blocks, paints, canvas and Twine, Chain suitable. for Sheets and Tyes, Anchors 21 to 24 cwt. Boats Anchors.
Apply to Mr. Gutierres on the premises.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
-Victoria, 9th August 1843
FOR SALE.
A Splendid Singapore Cream colored Pony, per- fectly gentle and accustomed to carry a Lady, For further particulars apply to,
MR. L. E. CHRISTOPHER,
Eagle Livery Stables. Situated at the Back of the Victoria Hotel. October 18th, 1843.
FOR SALE.
AT THE STORE OF THE UNDERSIGNED, Ironmongery & Cutlery.
Vesta, Register & Cabin Stoves... Cruet Frames. Hosiery,
Perfumery,
Windsor, white & other Soaps, Hair, Tooth, & Shoe Brushes, Stationery,
Beef and Pork in Casks, Pickles,
Liqueurs,
Port & Sherry in wood & bottle, Champagne Pints de Quarts, Claret, Hock, Moselle &c. &c. Coir, Manilla, and European Rope)
Canvas
wine
Paints nnd Oils
ar and Pitch,
Tar
Nails and serows.
Bunting
Carpenters Tools
Anchors Cables
and Lead Bines, Pigand Sheet Lead
and Rod, tron,
Also a very superior English-built Practon.
CW. BOWRY,
to Horg
UGHESDON, CALDER & Co.
neen
Road
SH
H. M. Steamer Firen sailed from here
fast for Amoy and
and deputy