BY AUTHORITY
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE,
OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY POTTINGER,, BART, G. C., B. &c. &c., &c.,
In the Press, and will be ready for delivery on the
10th January, 1844; in one volume quarto
THE WHOLE of the GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATIONS promulgated at various periods, from the time of the hoisting of the British Flag on the Island of Hong- Kong, until the 31st December, 1843. With two In- dexes, the one alphabetical, and the other indicating the general nature of the Notifications.
The Notices &c., issued from the various Govern? ment Offices will be included in the above.
The Number of Copies printed will be limited to that of the Subscribers, and the Subscribers' list will be clos- ed on the 25th December, 1843;-fifty copies will however be reserved in order to meet orders from the Northern Ports until the 1st March next, when should any remain, they will be available for purchasers.
PRICE, Four Dollars.
N. B. A continuation of the Notifications Ovill appear from time to time in a similar form, so à to be adapted to form a second volume to the above, the subseription to which will be two Dollars per annum, Subsobers' fames are received at the Friend of China and Hong-Kong Gazette Office..
No. OF SUBSCRIBERS, 106.
HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS. Agincourt, Rear Admiral Sir Thos Cochrane, C. B.
Capt Bruce
Minden, Captain Quin, Hospital Ship, Troop Ship Sapphire, Master Commanding, J.R.Fittock. Castor, Capt. Graham.
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ARRIVALS DECEmbær, 1843.
24th Petrel, (Am.) Fortescue; 25th Omega, Priva teer; 26th Warlock (Barq.); 27th Castor from the Cape of Good Hope with Major General D'Aguilar and Suite on board.. Cornwall, H.M.S. Castor, Henry
Pratt,
Departures December 1843. ~24th Comet, Ann Britson; 25th H.M.S. Vixen, Charles Jones, Possidone, 26th Privateer, Zemindar, Saghaliou, Petrel (Am.); 27th H.C.S. Proserpine.
WILLIAM PEDDER.
Harbour Master.
PASSENGERS Per Barque Cornwall" from Portsmouth 27th Gregory, Capt., G. A. Gordon, Lients. Suirdale, Richmond June. Lieut. Mason, Agent for Transports. Col. A. C. Mc Coy: Ensigns Edwards, Batt, Stroud. Assistant, Surgeon Weld; Mr. Ballott R. N. 340 men, 31 women, and 35 children. Ladies. Mrs Gregory, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Foote and 4 children.
The "Henry Pratt" spoke the Regalia" west of the Louisa Shoals 10th November, 1843.
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING TIMBER. NOTICE is hereby given, that sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until the 1st of January next at noon, from such
IN the Press, and will be published on the 1st. January persons as may be willing to contract for
next,
THE HONG-KONG ALMANAC FOR 1844;
the supply of Teak, Deal, Manilla, or Singa
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JAMES
CHEMIST & DRUGGIST.”
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WELCH begs to inform the nobility commenced in the above line, in premises adjoining Gentry &c &c &c of Victoria, Hongkong;that he has the Godowns of P. Townsend Esq. Queen's Road and trusts by strict attention to business to meet with the public support.
Prescriptions Carefully prepared. Chests re-fitted.
· Medicine
>
Medicine Chests Complete.
Just Received-A few Superior Mahogany Family
Castor Oil Pickles Perfumery.
AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS PROVISION AND GENERAL STORE, Opposite the Godowns of Alex. Moss Esq. Queen's Road.
DICKENS, and Mc.INTYRE, most respectfully 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.
Grocery, Cutlery, Wines, Beer, Ale, Porter, Brandies. They have constantly on hand, Dilman's Stores, &c. &c. &c.
Victoria, 28th November, 1843.
9 MR. LATTEY.
Chronometer and Watch Maker. Begs to announce that he has just arrived in
containing a variety of useful information: a Table of pore timber, (not being dye wood of any Hongkong, and commenced business at Lane's
contents will-appear immediately.
Also, at the same time will be published
THE HONG-KONG SHEET ALMANAC FOR 1844;
which will contain an abstract of the information con- veyed in the preceding work.
kind) fit for the various purposes of building, deliverable at the Royal Engineer yard at this place free of all risk and charges beyond the contract price.
The Tenders are to specify the kind or Applications for Copies to be made at the Office of kinds of Wood to be furnished, the quantity the Friend of China and Hong-Kong Gazette.
FOR SALE:
of
AT the Office of the Friend of China, Blank forms
Ship's Articles, prepared according to the existing law relative to Merchant Seamen, and an Abstract of the Merchant Seaman's Act indorsed on the back.
ALSO
Charterparties and General Powers of Attorney after forms prepared by Mr. Chitty.
Victoria, Hong Kong, 13th December, 1843.
IF The publication of the FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, commenced on Thursday last at 5 o'clock & M.
ENGLAND UNITED STATES
Aug. 15
CALCUTTA
Now:-10
BOMBAY
Oct. 1
LATEST DATES. Sept. 6 SINGAPORE
JAVA MANILA CHUSAN
Oct. 26 AMOY
Dec. Nov. Dec.
3 Dec. 18 Dec. 20
4
SYDNEY
of each, as well as the various scantlings, in English measurement, the proposed pe- riod or periods of delivery, which must not exceed four months from the present time, and the price of each kind of Wood (expres sed in words) which will be payable here er Dollars immediately in Mexican or other after each delivery, but not in advance,
EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G. Commissariat,
Victoria, 18th December, 1843.
CONTRACT FOR BUILDING. NOTICE is hereby given, that sealed Tenders will be received at this Office until the 1st of January next at
on, from such
Hotel, trusting that many years practical ex- Perience in London, will enable him to give the utmost satisfaction every branch of his business.
Having devoted much of his time, and attention, to the repairing and rating of Chronometers, he can confidently undertake to repair and rate them, as efficiently as they can be done in London.
LANE'S HOTEL HONGKONG.
NOTICE.-Mr. John Mackenzie has been admitted
LECKIE & Co.
a partner in our firm from 1st August last.
Bombay, 12th September, 1843.
TO LET. TWO GODOWNS in that range of buildings called the Albany Godowns, capable of containing about 2000 Bales of Cotton. Rent 850 per month each.
Apply to
WANTED.
A. Mc.CULLOCH. 46 Queen's Road.
A EUROPEAN APOTHECARY AND DISPENSER. Certi- ficates will be required. Address A. Z. care of J. C. POWER Auctioneer and Commission Agent,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA persons as may be willing to contract for Victoria. -
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1843
The Overland Mail arrived per Audax from Calcutta on the 23rd inst. Dates reach to the 6th September. Parliament has been prorogued; the Queen's speech reiterates the determination to maintain the Union with Iread and preserve tranquillity in the Empire. Her Majesty and Prince Albert were paying a visit to the King of the French, who it is said has promised to return the compliment early in the spring-The agitation in Ireland continues but the rent does not pour in so freely as before. In Wales affairs continue much the same; Mr. Hall the Magistrate has been sent to investigate the cause of the outbreak. Trade has improved considerably in every branch. The Opium Compensation money has been voted by Parliament. An Act has been passed enabling the Governor and Council of Hongkong to make laws for the government of the Colony.
The article on the dangers of the China Seas has occupied the whole of our editorial space, and we have only room to wish our readers the com- pliments of the season. Our next issue will be on Tuesday morning next.
The undermention promotions have taken place in con-
war in Glina the commisions
recen 1842
a Guard Room at plan
may be seen at the Office of the Commanding Royal and Superintending Engineer on or after the 26th instant.
and specifications of Chuck-Chew,
EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G. Commissariat, Victoria, 18th December, 1843. FOR CALCUTTA CALLING AT SINGAPORE, THE BARQUE "WARLOCK" to leave on Sunday next the 31st Decem ber. For freight or passage apply to
MESSES MACVICAR & Co. or to Captain RELL on board. Victoria, 28th December, 1843
WANTED
A RESPECTABLE Chinaman who can speak a little English to act as Office Keeper. His duties will be light, and a handsome salary wil be given, Any Gentleman haying an old servant whom he wishes to serve, will find this a favourable opportunity.
Apply to
J.C. POWER. Auctioneer and Commission Agent. Queen's Road. Victoria, 28th December 1843
JUST RECEIVED for sale by the undersigned, Beer Cask Oil Cloth Table Covers Paint and Paint ankets, Hats, Butter Varnish, Pitch, Vinegar, Spars, Coir Rope & Co
Apply to
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 28th December, 1843.
;
Victoria, 21. December 1843.
FOR SALE. - ·
THE PRESS and TYPES lately used for printing the EASTERN GLOBE newspaper. A new fount of type has lately been added; the whole being in every respect suitable for parties wishing to establish a- Journal either at Hongkong, Canton, or any of the new ports of China. Terms extremely moderate.
Apply at the Office of the Eastern Globe. Victoria, 20th December. 1843,
FOR SALE. THE well known Lorcha DODGE.
Apply to
ERSKINE DUNGAL Victoria, 26th December, 1848.
FOR SALE.
AT THE GODOWNS OF THE UNDERSIGN
Port Wine, in 3 and 6 doz. cases. Sherry do. do. Cluret do.
do.
do.
do.
HENRY, HUMPHREYS Victoris, 22nd November, 1843.,
FOR SALE. FIVE SUPERIOR London built Carriag Harness to complete also a complete set wood Drawing Room Furniture just arrived. -
Apply to
• Victoria, 22nd
HENRY HUMPHRYS Ovambar 1843.
Victoria, Hong Kong, 12th December, 1843,
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13th December, 1843.
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