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ERRATUM.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
Ix our last issue, the price current printed under the Cauton nowe, should have been placed at the fan of the "page, the prices quoted being there prevailing at Chusan.
The publication of the FRIEND OF CHINA, and Hosadoya GAZETTE, Commenced on Thursday last 21 6 o'Clock A. M.
LATEST
DATES.
: ENGLANT
Aug. 5
UNITED STATES
June 11
L'ALCUTTA
Sept. 2
BOMBAY SYDNEY
Sept. 11
1 Sept.
SINGAPORL JAVA MANUA
CHUSAY AMOY
detz 19 Sopi. 47 12 Nor. Nov. 4 Nov, 7
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 1843
We beg to inform our readers that it is our in- tention for the future to publish a summary of the principal events which have occurred in China, upon such occasions as afford a prospect of speedy transit overland for England. We hope that this will be a convenience to our friends here, and save the time which would otherwise be occupied in cor- respondence. THE “ HONG-KONG Gazette Over- LAND SUMMARY No. 1" will accordingly be publish ed this day at noon, andi we request such of our Sub- scribers as wish for it to send to our office with a written order for the same, as our arrangements do not at present admit of a double delivery in one day. It is our intention to issue the SUMMARY to Subscribers gratis; but extra copies, and copies delivered to non-subscribers will be charged one Rupee each cash.
We regret to be obliged to comment upon the proceedings of the Consul at Amoy, but their ten- dency is in our opinion so decidedly to discourage the British Shipping interest, that we feel called upon to draw attention to the subject, in the hope that Regulations may be laid down of a somewhat less restrictive nature than those at present enforced by H. B. Majesty's Consul. We may add, that we can vouch for the truth of every particular which we are about to mention.
the newly appointed Officer. The Chinese are
PUBLIC AUCTION.
very sensitive on these points and a little civility || C. MARKWIORLY
is at no time wasted upon them «***
We had intended to notice the hardship of its being compulsory to take a pilot to enter harbour, when the commanders of our
ur coasters, (who visit the place eight or ten times a year on the average)are quite capable of taking charge of their vessels; also, the impolicy of extending the harb our beyond its former limits some 8 or 10 miles and above all, the injustice of compelling a vessel entering any harbour on the coast, and neither re ceiving nor discharging cargo, to pay the port dues, and this perhaps four or five times in as many months. But we must reserve this part of the subject for our next issue.
The notification issued by H. Excellency which appears in our columns, is we think well-timed, and calculated to strengthen the belief of the Chinese Authorities in our desire to carry out the treaty strictly. It is very well for parties to com- plain of their being restrained from seeing as much of the interior of the country as possible: but the risk of disturbing the present feelings of good will= which prevail, must not be incurred for the sake of the gratification of an ill-timed curiosity. Per- sons must for a time control their desire to explore further, the time will doubtless arrive, when the Chinese will cease to apprehend anything from us, and admit us more freely into the country.
Our elder brother of the Canton Press has (we doubt not with the kindest motives) taken upon himself to set us to rights with regard to our Prices Current. Our brother would increase the obliga: tion under which we lie to him, if instead of vaguely and generally saying, "that our commercial reports not only from Canton but other places are frequen- tly quite wrong" he would specify a few instances. We had given our brother credit for more penetra- | tion than to suppose that he would not have per- ceived where the error in our last week's paper lay. We had thought, that when others here at once perceived that the price current inserted im- It appears that a brig of 161 tons burthen arrived mediately under the Canton news, should have in Amoy, and dropped her anchor 24 hours before been placed after that from Chusan, our contem- the Consul hoisted his flag. She was in ballast,porary would not have been misled by his
mercial friends" so far as to suppose that the quota- and as she had arrived at Amoy previous to the Consul taking up his residence there, hoped to be
tions were intended to represent Canton prices. excused from paying Port charges. The Consul Nevertheless, we sincerely thank our contempora- however refused to remit any portion of the ry for his hint, and he may be assured that we amoun, and avoorilingly duize was paid.
shall not only stake pains" to improve our price cur Commander however was surprised at finding rent, but also to return the compliment conferred the charges amount to 92 taels. Now by the upon us when occasion offers, for which we do not scale of charges the amount to be levied is 5 mace expect to wait long. per ton; and adding 3 per cent, (the prevailing rate of discount even in the purchase of Sycee and Opium) the charges should have been only 82. 9. 1, On enquiry he was informed that the balance of
T, m. c.
The
T. m. c.
9, 0.9 had been paid to the Chinese as discount! with the exception of 1 which was charged for an affidavit which he never took! moreover on re- questing a Voucher for the payment, it was refused, the reply being that the Chinese port clearance was sufficient: so that if the owners of the vessel dis- pute the charge (as they justly may be expected to do) the luss must fall upon the unfortunate Commander.
But this is not all. Some highly respectable Chinese merchants who had been to Singapore,and returned with highly complimentary letters from several of the Marchants there, feeling the superior advantage of shipping in a British Vessel, chartered the above brig for Singapore at a freight of 10 per ton. Their cargy was ready, and they had paid the duty to the Mandarins previous to the arrival of the Consul, when to their utter surprise they found themselves called upon under the Treaty to pay duty again! The duty on their goods (Camphor) being high, would not permit of their so doing with any prospect of making a safe speculation, and they requested the Commander of the Vessel to introduce them to the Consul and endeavor to get the charge remitted. They accordingly went, but the Consul on the case being stated, refused (and that too in any thing but an urbane manner) to have any thing to say to it, and even declined in- terceding with the Mandarins to get a portion of *the money previously paid returned. The conse quence was that the unfortunate traders were com pelled to abandon their speculation, paying nearly 8300 forfeit to the owners of the Vessel.
We cannot refrain from exclaiming against such policy; we are informed that the Chinese feeling is decidedly in favor of shipping in British Vessels,il they can be protected from paying duties first to the Mandarins and then again through the Consuls, and we think the Consal would have only acted up to the spin of the Treaty had he remonstra ed with the Mandarins on the subject. The want of ur- banity
told was stronzy commented upon
their expe
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will expose to Public Auction to-morrow 1st December, at the house of A. R. John son Esq., a great variety of Chinese o naments of the property of a gentleman now in England) and variona other Chinese articles.
Victoria, 30th November, 1843.
FOR SALE.
AT the Granite Godowns No 20 Queens Road, the undermentioned Goods belonging to the Trust Es-
tate of Mark Moss.
Guns, 12 and 8 Pounders,
Shot for Ditto.
Iron, flat bar.
Chain Cables and Anchors. Steel in Cases.
Iron Safes.% Muskets and Pistols. Telescopes.
Window Glass
do.
Sherry in bottle. -Port- Brandy Coal Tar.
• Canvas
do.
Camphor Oil,
And a Quantity of
Quicksilver, &c., &c. *&c.
Apply to
ERSKINE DUNCAN, * Agent for 'Trustees. Victoria, Hong-Kong, November, 28th 1843.
FOR SALE FOR $ 750.
THE property of an Officer about to leave China, upwards, age rising nine, warranted sound and quiet, a BAY ARAB HORSE, height 15 hands and up to any weight and a capital charger, having been constantly used as such for the last 3 years, at which time he was purchased for 2,000 Rupees. For further particulars apply to Mr. Lattey, Lano's Hotel, Hong- kong
Victoria, 28th November, 1843.
SITUATION WANTED.
........
A YOUNG MAN is desirous of obtaining a situation as Ship's Steward or servant to a private Gentleman proceeding to England, he has been engaged in that good conduct. capacity for several years
and can give security for his
For particulars apply to A. T. at this Office. Victoria, 28th November, 1843.
AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, PROVISION AND GENERAL STORE,
Opposite the Godowns of Alex. Moss Esq. Queen's Road.
SEALED Tenders will be received at this Office until Friday the 1st December at Noon, from suchDICKENS, and MCINTYRE, most respectfully persons as may be willing to Contract for building Barracks at Sywan. Plans and Specifications may be seen at the Office of the Commanding and Superintending Royal Engineer.
EDWARD PINE COFFIN. C. G.,
Commissariat.
Victoria, 21st November, 1843.
NOTICE.
WILL be Sold by Public Auction, on Saturday the 9th proximo, at Noon, the Premises lately occupied by Messres. Kent and Bates deceased, together with their intefest in the Land, now registered in the Land regulations as H. M. Government may grani to, and Office as Marine Lot No. 61; subject to such terms and
impose upon the holders of property similarly situated.
For further information apply to,
CHAS E STEWART Treasurer and Financial Secretary.
NOTICE. Mark Moss of Singapore, Merchant, ha-
ving by Indenture, dated the 18th of October ins- tant, assigned all his Property whatsoever to the Un- dersigned, in Trust to be realised and applied towards satisfaction of the Claims of such of his Creditors as should within six months from the date thereof con- sent to, or subscribe the said Indenture, by writing a letter addressed to the said Trustees or either of them, signify their intention of so doing The Creditors of the said Mark Moss are hereby requested to do so by themselves or their Agents and at the same time to send in their claims And notice is hereby given that the Creditors who do not consent to or subscribe the said Eudenture within the said period, shall not participate in the benefit of the said assignment
The
stees also hereby require all persons Indeb. ted to the said Mark Moss to make payment to them on behalf of the said "Prust Estate, without delay, of their respective debts
trustees
JOHN MYRTLE ROBERT MAC EWENS Singapore 20th October 1843.
reference to the above Notice the Unders authorised by Power of Attorney, to act for the un iate attention of all concerned, to the foregoing
Vieterin, Hongkong
ERSKINE DUNCAN,
announce to the Officers in H. M. Vessels, and the Inhabitants of Hong-kong, that they have opened the above establishment, and having purchased their stock under the most favourable circumstances, hope by charging moderate prices, and keeping good articles, to merit a share of Public patronage.D
They have constantly on hand, Oilman's Stores, Grocery, Cutlery, Wines, Beer, Ale, Porter, Brandies. &c. &c. &c.
Victoria, 28th November, 1843.
NOTICE.
ANY PERSON having of the Royal Artillery, are requested to send them to any demand against the estate of the late Lieut. Colonel Knowles C. B.
the Royal Artillery Barracks, on or before Saturday next at 12 o'clock.
Victoria, 29th November, 1843.
NOTICE
THE Partnerships subsisting between the undersig- ned, under the several Firms of SKINNER & Co. at Bombay; WALKINSHAW, SKINNER &Co., at Glasgow and of WALKINSHAW, VERNEDE, & Co., Batavia, ar, hereby dissolved by mutual consent.
DANIEL WALKINSHAW. JOHN SKINNER
C. B. SKINNER. HENRI VERNEDE. Bombay, 31st July, 1843,
By their Attorney CB. SKINNER.
By C. B. SINNER-
With reference to the above. Notice of Dissolution. we beg to intimate that the Bus
at Bombay in which Jons
MER ging
dor 18 years and.
by them under the Firm of JOHN SKINNE
JOHN SKINNER CB SKINNER.
Bombay, 1st August 1843
AR ALEXANDER
CB
rience at
agapore in terms not ye
Hattering to
Bombay 1st Augud: 1843-