THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
Chuckchoo, according to the plan, sections and specifications to be seen at the office of the Com- manding Royal and Superintending Engineer.
EDWARD PINE COFFIN, CF
Commissariat China, Victoria, 29th January, 1844.
The ratification of the Chinese treaty has at length arrived in Eugland, accompanied by one of the most liberal commercial tarifls over negociated, the maximum duty being ten per cont. Some of the London papers, we may particulary instance the Sun, which professes almost ultra-liberal free trude doctrines, are extremely earnest in their hopes, that in cementing the new bonds of amity, the Chinese have granted the preference to British commerce, to which Great Britain is in all- points of view so equitably entitled. It would, we think, rather puzzle the Sun to show any grounds, for preference towards the English on the part of the Chi-
nese.
The late war in its results will doubtless be advantageous to China, as also to the genera com. merce of most other nations, but the Chinese can scar cely be expected to forget their desvastated cities and slaughtered countrymen,or that the war was commenc ed against them, in consequence of the Chinese govern- inent having after repeated warnings taken measures to put a stop to the smuggling of a poisonous drug. These measures we do not pretend to defend; but, allo wance being made for the difference of the state of policy, and civilization, we cannot deem them so very much harder than seizing fishing boats out at sea, laden with French brandies, confiscating and selling (not destroying, like the Chinese) the obnoxious ar ticle, and incarcerating the parties engaged in the at- tempt in a prison. Other nations have reason to thank the English for the war, but certainly the Chi- nese have little reason to be grateful to them.-Paris- Political Summary.
NOTICE.
From this date the Charges for Printing at the Hongkong Gazette Office will be as follows
Boat Notes
Optum Orders
Bills of Exchange in sets, 3 do
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Auction Bill
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Ships', not exceeding 10 lines, 1 month ♦ 2.
longer period „ 4. General Advertisements under 10 lines first inser tion 1 and 10 cents additional for every line coeding ten
Repetitions, one fourth of the original charga Contracts may be entered into for long or sheet riods. Terms may be known on application a Office.
TERMS, CASH
Victoria, 8th January, 1844.
NOTICES TO, CORRESPONDENTS. PUBLICOLA No. 3 is declined,
The publication of the FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HumeKONG GAZETTE, commenced-on Tuesday last at 6 a'Clock A.M.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, FEBRUary, 10th 1844.
Dum-
Illness having rendered a visit to Macao neces sary we have no
not had it in our power personally to superintend the publication of the last four bers of the Friend of China. We regret this the more as some errors have appeared which should have been avoided. In particular we refer to the leader in our last number, in which it is stated that we had been requested "by high Authority” to no- tice the state of the roads &c. The use of the above phrase
has given rise to the supposition that some official party had made the request, which is not the case, and the writer of the article in ques- tion simply intended to designate the parties as " highly influential". Had the article met our eye previously to insertion we should not have publish. ed it, and we sincerely regret its appearance.
It is reported that the Eliza Stewart from Shanghai, laden with Tea, has been lost near Amoy.
FOR SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY
THE "FAIR BARBADIAN" will have early despatch for the above ports. For freight, apply to
JNO. SMITH, Macno, 4th February, 1844.
THE SCHOONER "UNIONTM”
HAS just undergone a thorough repair, ruised, and newly docked :-- well armed and her Cabins are most confortably fit || ted for six Passengers; she will now run regularly between Macao, Hongkong, and Canton, with Passengers, at the usual rate charged for other passage boats. For passage, in Maquo, apply to
JNO. SMITH. And at Hongkong,
P. TOWNSEND.
* She is for Sule, and the owner will accept a fair offer.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE British Bark FRANKLAND A. I.
316 tons Capt. Christee
Apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE British Ship GONDOLIER, A. 1,
343 tons, Capt. "Oliver.
Apply to
Si
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
NOTICE.
TENDERS are required for a Vessel capable of conveying to England thm 300 to -400 Troops; the Government placing on board the Vassel, Water, Provisions, and Fuel,
The Troops will be prepared to embark at Hong- kong whenever the Vessel is ready to receive them, The Tender to state when the Vessel will be ready, and the amount either in our sum for her hire, or a certain amount per head for those embarked.
Tenders will be received on board the “AGINCOURT" -until·
пооп, Thursday next, 15th Instant. By Command of the Rear AdmiralTM
EDW. WALLER, Secretary.
H. M. Ship Agincourt, Hongkong, 8th February, 1844.
BILLIARD TABLE.
FOR SALE.-Lately made at Canton full size hand- somely Carved with Cues Stand Marking Board & complete Prices 8 250; may be seen at the Godowns
J. B. PAIN.
Victoria, 9th February, 1844.
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL NOR the greater convenience of Vessels at Wham- poa and Blenheim recite Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek by which both are united.
M. O'SULLIVAN M. R. C. B. L.
Resident Surgeon.
--- Hospital Ship.
Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844.
NOTICE.—The Partnership hitherto existing be
tween Francis Dickens and Robert McIntyre and
carried on under the style or Firm of Dickens and Mo Intyre is this day dissolved by Mutual Consent.
As Witness the hands of the said parties
FRANCIS DICKENS, ROBERT MCINTYRE.
Winess Richard Jones.
FRANCIS DICKENS of the late firm of Dickens & McIntyre, begs to inform the Officers in
Her Majesty's Service and the Inhabitants of Hongkong, that he has opened those extensive premises (Intely occupied by Messrs. D. Wilson &Co.) as a General
Store. And hopes that he may receive the same liberal support that he has hitherto,had.
F. Dickens begs further to state that he has at pres ent on hand a large quantity o Wines Brandy Gin Whisky &e, in wood and Bottle. And an extensive stock of oilmans stores.
Likumaks
a consignment of Kidderminster Carpets Oll cloths, Gentlemens, Lambswool worsted and Merino Under Shirts Panta- loons Drawers &o. Also a large assortment of Bronze and Brass Table Lamps suspending Lamps Cabin Lamps &c. &c. Superior Plated cruet frames with glass cruets richly cul Tumblers and Wine Glas- sex, clares Decanters, engraved Water Jugs, Crystal Toilet Bottles of the most approved patterns and var. ety of cour,- -And various other goods too nume-
rous to mention.
Victoria, 9th February, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT CEMETRY A Gentleman having purchased a lot of Land, unsuitable for building purposes is anxious to form a Joint Stock Company for the formation of a Cemetry. It must be evident to the weakest mind that the contemplated project will prove a safe investment, as the Grave Stones are already in a plenti fal supply upon the Lot, and only require engraving, and should it not succeed, there is every reason to suppose, that only 15 per cent, will have to be paid on is abandonment. For particulara enquire at the office.
of Messrs. Quirk Gammon, and Snap Saffron Hill, where a Map of the lot may be seen and the largest stones (suitable of course only for Mandarins) are given upon the plan, The Canale Stones, will be put up at an upset price which at present we cannot exactly denominate Having numerated the advantages, we have only one un whack to mention that no Gentleman can be buried heretit he makes a Road up to it, and brings his own Earth to cover him.
TOLET.
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IN the premises lately occupied by Mysars D. Wilson
& Co. four desirable
partments. For Particulars... Apply to
** DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
NOTICE-Wo the undersigned bag to announce
that we have this day established ourselves as Com mission Agents at Hongkong, under the firm of DISANDT & TIEDEMAN?.
D. DISANDT. F. H. TIEDEMAN.
Victoria, Hongkong, 1st January, 1944.
FOR SALE-Small consignments of the following Goods, viz. Sheet Copper and Nails, a few Marr's Fire Prooftron Safes and Chests, Batavia Arrack, Sherry and Brandy in Wood, Superior Champaigne, Port, Madeira, Hock, Sherry, and Claret in dozen Cases Brands warranted; a good assortment of Oil- man's Stores, Cocoanut, Turpentine and Paint Oil, French and English Corks.
Apply to DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. FOR SALE-A small parcel of good No. 3 SU. PERIOR MANILLA CIGARS, in Boxes of 500 each, just received per Duchess of Cumberland, A well selected quantity of Manilla Rope, and Ameri- can Soap.
Apply to
• DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Oswald's Hill, Opposite to the Premises of Messrs. GIRE LIVINGSTON & Co.
NOTICE The undersigned have this day been
pointed attornies for Messrs. D. Wilson & Co. Parties indebted to said Establishment are therefore called upon to settle their accounts with
DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Victoria, Hongkong, 10th January, 1844. AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT J. B. PAIN,
me.
QUEEN'S ROAD OPPOSITE CHINAMS Hond.
to acquaint his friends and the public gene. rally that he has commenced business að un tioneer and General Commission Agent, and in ing thanks for all past favours, trusts by unre attention and punctuality to merit a conungs, their support in this his new undertaking, at time to assure them and all those who have him their patronage that no exertion on his part shall be wanting to confirm him in thell good opinion.
The business will be conducted entirely on Cash principles so that the proceeds will be handed over immediately on the por
the completion of a Sale. His new premises are now ready for the reception of every description of goods intended or public Sale.
Queen's Road opposite Chinams Hong. Victoris, 27th January, 1844.
FOR SALE.→By the undersigned Fine Fat Sydney
Sheep a 5. per Heal.
J. B. PAIN. Victoria, January 31st, 1844. FOR SALE. At the Stores of the undersigned Small Invoice of Slop Clothing consisting of
Pea Coats, Monkey Jackets Flushing Trowsers, Flan- nel, Chuernsey and Jersey Frocks Southwesters, Scotch Caps, Duck Frocks, Worsted hose Regatta Shirts, Cotton Shirts, Surge, Blankets, Duck &c., &c.,
ALSO
Valentia Almonds, Mould Candles, Sauces, Pickles, Tart Fruits, Salad Oil, Preserved Meats. Digby Sprats, Cantinac, Sherry, Percussion Cups, Champagne, Cant Port, Whiskey, Gin, Brandy Table Cloths, Friction Matches, Perfumery, Shovels, Blocks, Shackles, Tar Brushes, Paint Brushes, Coffee, Pitch, Stockholm Tar Orkum, Turpentine, Buntin, Drill, Mouslin-de-laine
other articles, Dresses, Twine and various
B. PAIN. Victoria, 1st February, 1844.
Coal at FOR SALE-A few Tons of English
10 per Ton, Apply to,
J. B. PAIN, Qeeen's Road, Victoria, 27th January, 1844.
BOOKS.
OR Sale at P. Townsends Godown, a large collec- tion of New Books and maps, Catalogues of which can be seen at the Godown.
ALSO.
For Sale, Beef, Flour, Olives, Butter, Cheese, Oil table cloth, Hats, Ladies and
Ladies and Gents Shoes, Rum, Arrack, Bread, Wine in quarter casks. An Assortment of Plated Ware Consisting of Buskets, Dishes, Candle- sticks, Powder flasks and one or two superior fowling peices Quilts, Steel Pens, Pencils, Horse furniture, Carriage trimmings, Champaigne Cider, Looking Glasses and Hand Mirrors, Shades for Lamps, and sundry other goods.
P. TOWNSEND.
ADVERTISEMENT. -
To be sold by Public Auction on Monday Nex tat Noon [ the 19 Inst. ] at the Commissarial Office.
1 Grey horse 15 hands
Do. 1 Broun do.
age
the property of the late John Irvine Esq. Ass. Comy. General The horses may be seen and forther par ticulars obtained by application at the Commisariat Office any day previours to the sale
Victoria, 6th February, 1844,