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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KƠNG GAZETTE,
ALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY
SONG OF LONDON.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China, for the above Company, are propared to accept Assurances at Hong-Kong, as under ;---- Nr. —On Buildings of Brick or Stone, covered with
Tilo, Slatox, Motal, or other incombustible | inaterial, together with their contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others.
Rate of Promium, 4 per cent. per annum, 2nd.-On such Buildings and their contents, when not so isolated, at the rate of 1 par pont, 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 above sum may be underwritten oither 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 Fremium 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.
A CONSULAT DE FRANCE EN CHINE AVIS-Par dbalsion consulaire en date d' aujourd'hu Mr. CHALLAYs love consul, n'appartion plus au Consulat de France on Clungi
Comra DE RATTI-MENTON.
Mdono, in 17 Adat, 1849.
AVIS,→Les Français gul se trouvent, py se trouveront en Chi- no, sont prévūnus que s'ils veulent s'assurer la protection du Consulat de France et la fouissance dos droits of priviléges dojn attribués, ou qui pourront Patro & l'avenir, par les trofes, les lola ou ordonnances aux sujets de S. M. le Roi des Français, dövront- so faire anscrire sur le registre matricule du dit Congulat, on so` présentant eux-himes, ou, on cas d'impossibilité en adressant au Consuline requête, où ils déclaroront, adus sorment, qu'ils n'ont encouru la perte de leur qualité de Français, par aucune dos circonstances spéciées dans l'art. 17 du code civil, tels que la naturalisation, l'acceptation nos autorisée par le Roi, de foncti ons publiques conférées par un gouvernement étranger, ot enfin, par tout établissement fait en pays étranger, sans esprit de retour.
Lo Consul de France.
COMTE DE RATTIMENTON.
NOTICE.The. Partnership lately existing under the name or firm of J B. Pain & Co. has this day been dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having claims against the firm are requested to prefer them on or before the 31st inst, and all parties indebted to the same are required to make payment of their accounts within the same period to Mr. J. B. Pain in whose name the business from this date will be conducted,
J. B. PAIN & Co.
Victoria, January, 1st 1844.
NOTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED, being about to leave China, has transferred his outstanding business to Messrs. BELL & Co. of Macao,
ROBERT WEBSTER.
Macao, 12th July, 1843. THE Copartnership existing between DIROM, CARTER 4Co. at Bombay, DIRON, RICHMOND & Co. at Liver Hongkong, 13th November, 1843. pool, and ourselves in China, having expired by its own limitation on the 31st July last, we beg leave to an nounce, that in future, our business will be car ried on here, under the firm of DiROM, GRAY if Co.; at Bombay under the firm of DIROM, HUNTER & Co,; and at Liverpool under the firm of Dinom, Davidson
DIROM
Macao, 1st August, 1843. NOTICE undersigned have established & House of Agency in China, under the firm of "Boustead & Co. in connexion with Meaders Butler, Sykes and Co. Manila, and Messrs Sykes, Schwabe and Co. Liverpool. The partners in our several esta blishments continue as before: Mr. Edward Boustead managing in China, Mr. Benjamin Butler at Manila. Mr. Gustav Christian Schwabe at Liverpool, and Mr. Adam Sykes at Singapore,
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BOUSTEAD, SCHWABE & Co. Singapore, 11th Augung, 1843.. NOTICE, Mr. John Mackenzie has been admitted
a partner in our firm from 1st August last,
LECKIE & Co,
Bombay, 21th September, 1843.
ance,
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NOTICE.
OUR establishment is removed from Macao to Hong-
Kong, No. 2 Wellington Terrace.
HUGHESDON CALDER & Co, Victoria, Hongkong,
Detober, 1843.
NOTICE. MESSÉS. CARTER & Co, beg to advertize their having commenced business in Hongkong as Builders Contracion &, and that from their long experience in England and their arrangements here they flatter themselves they will be able to complete any work with that punctuality, and in that workmanlike manner that will ensure satisfaction to those gentlemen who may honor them with their patronage,
Any communication addresed to Messrs. C. & Co., of the care of Mr. Welch, Chemist and Druggist Victoria will meet with prompt attention,
NOTICE.
THE undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H. Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war
N. DUUS,
Hongkong, 15th Apri, 1843.
FOR AMOY.
THE fast sailing Danish Barque "DANS- BERG" having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. For freight apply to
JOHN BURD & Co,
Victoria, 15th, January, 1944.
FOR LIVERPOOL.
THE QUEEN MAB, R. Amley Commun- der, having the greater part oflier cargo Rullta engaged and will have immediate despatch.
Apply to
Gibb LIVINGSTON & CO Hongkong or Canton.
Victoria, 15th January 1844.
FOR SALE.
The new and superior built Iron Barque "JOHN LAIRD" 270 Tous N.M.—Sails well carries a large Cargo and is an unex- ceptionable Sea boat. Masts and Yards fitted in the best style for light working, Standing and running rigging of bolt rope yarn, best London make. Sails; One suit and a half quite new, one half worn of best Navy canvas, Anchors and Cables complete, Patent Windlass, Iron Tanks and Butts, Two new quarter unch and Yawl 30 1 ons beats with awning and Sails, Launch new small sized Kentledge, Guns, arms and ammunition complete in Patent barrels; 2 Pitch pine spars 50 ft. by 14 Ins, and others. Is well adapted for a Coaster or for short voyages. Could be navigated with a very limited crew, and is ready to start at a days notice.
Apply personally or by letter to the Commanding Officer on board at Whampoa.
FOR LONDON DIRECT.
THE Barque HASHEMY, Captain William Buckle having greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For freight or passage apply to Captain Buckle on board, o
BENJAMIN SEARE.
Canton.
FÜR SALE – Bally Rice, ditto Coffee, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints, Manila Cordage, Oakuu, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Ar- rack, Bengal Chitney, Butter in Kegs, Candles, Bengal Rice Ditto Dholl, Coal Tar, Swedishi Ditto, and Pitch; a variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co.
At the Godowns of FOR SALE-Ghee, Paints and Paint Uil, Beer in Hads. At the godowns of
JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, 20th September, 1843.
TO LET
THE Bungalow & out Offices belonging to Framjee Jemsetjee Esq. situate on the Queen's Road near to Messrs. Macvicar & Co's premises. For particulars apply to Framjee Jemsetjee, Macao, or
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, December 15th, 1843.
FOR SALE
NOTICE, The undersigned begs to acquaint the Public, that he has taken the ALBION HOTEL, and will conduct it under t Immediate superintend and hopes thereby to ensure the comfort of Fami lies and others, and to meet the patronage which that JUST RECEIVED for sale by the undersigned, Beer
in Cask, Oil Cloth Table Covers, Paints, and Paint SYCEE SILVER in large Ingots. Oil, Blankets, Hats, Butter, Varnish, Pitch, Vinegar, Spars, Coir Rope &c. &c.
Establishment has heretofore had,
Macao, 31st August, 1843.
A. H. FRYER
NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descriptiona received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens Road upon moderate terms.
apply to
N. DUUS.
Apply to
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 28th December, 1843.
TOR SALE.
Goods placed (except combustibles] in Godown 18. THE following Wines received ex Foam from Messrs. Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire, ¿
Sandeman Forster and Co.
London. Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry Fine old Madeira Fine old Port Sauterne, Moselle, Burgundy and Champagne,
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Macao, 1 January, 1844)
́Goods received and sold on Commission 18 Queen's, Road,
Victoria, November, 1st 1843.
NOTICE -Mark Mons of Singapore, Merchant, ha
ving by Indenture, dated the 18th of October ins. tant, assigned all his Froperty 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 Indanture, by writing or letter addressed to the said Trustees or either of them, signify their intention of so doing, The Creditors of the said Mark Mods 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 maid -Indenture within the said period, shall not participate. in the benefit of the said assignment.
The Trustees also hereby require all persons indeb. ted to the said Mark Moss to make payment to them on behalf of the said Trust Estate, without delay, of their respective debts.
JOHN MYRTLE ROBERT MAC, EWEN Singapore 20th October 1843.
Trustees
IN reference to the above Notice the Undersingned ís authorised by Power of Attorney to act for the above named Trustees and requests immediate atten tion of all concerhed, to the foregoing notice.
Victoria, Hong Kong, 27th November, 1843.
ERSKINE DUNCAN,
HUGHESDUN, CALDER &Co. Victoria, 22d. November 1848.
FOR SALE. HE well known Lorcha DODGE.
Apply to
ERSKINE DUNCAN. Victoria, 26th December, 1843.
TO LET
In wood and bottle. TWO GODOWNS in that range of buildings called the *** Albany Godowns; capable of containing about 2000 Bales of Cotton. Rent 50 per month each.
FOR SALE. THE PRESS and TYPES lately used for printing
the LASTERN 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, 1848,
FOR SALE.
AT THE GODO, MS OF THE UNDERLIGNED Port Wine, in 3 and 6 doz. cases, Sherry do. Claret do
do do.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
Victorin 22nd November, 1943,
FIVE SUPER.C
Haruest wood Drawing
Victoria, 22nd
BALE
London built Carriages
i also a complete set of 1 Mirniture just arrived.
RY HUMPHRYS & Co. umber: 1843
Apply to
A. McCULLOCHI, 46 Queen's Road, Victoria, Hong Kong, 12th December, 1843,
RECEIVED THIS DAY exMary Bullmer sopp's Pale Ale Bengal bottled warranted first Patent Black Cashmere and Cashmerette Candles free from Arsenic. Solah Hate, English nine, Metal Buttons &c. &c.
apply to
J. C. POWER. Auctioneer and Commission Agent
Victoria, 6th January 1844,
THE following are the sole AGENT
Subscriptions to the Friend of China and Hong kon
Gaze
Schrepenberg Esq.
Hyde Gardiner
1511 The Front