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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
ALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY
OF LONDON,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China, for the abovo Company, is prepared to accopi Assurances at Hong-Kong, as updor :- 1er.On Buildings of Brick or Stone, covered with Tiles, Slates, Motal, or other incombustible material, together with their contents, whop such Buildings are isolated from all others.
Rato of Premium, I per cent. per annum, 2ND.---On-suchi Buildings and their contents, when not so isolated, at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum. Assurances for 6 months of the annual rate, will
and for 3 months, 3 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 sums may be underwritten either 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 Premium 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.
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JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,
Agents in China.
Macao, 12th July, 1843.
JAMES WELCH
CHEMIST DRUGGIST. &c. &c. &c.
Queen's Road Veloris,
RETURNS his most gratefur auks the Officers of H. M. Navy, the Military, Masters of Merchant Vessels, and the public of Victoria,
forthe very
liberal: support he has experienced since his commencement in Business, and to inform them that he has lately made considerable additions to his Stock efeedi cines Perfumery; Oilmans Stores &c. &e. "He further assures them that any commands with which he may be entrusted, in the preparation of Prescrip tions, refitting Medicine Chests &c. will be most faithfully attended to.
1st January, 1844.
MR. LATTEY.
Chronometer and Watch Maker. Removed from Lanes Hotel to the upper part of Mf. Pain's new store Queens Road opposite to Chinaras Hong.
Hongkong, January, 1844.
THE Copartnership existing between DinON, CARTER & Co. at Bombay, DIBON, RICHMOND & Co, at Liver. pool, and ourselves in China, having expired by its own Kantation on the 31st July last, we beg leave to an- Bounce, that in future, our business will be car- ried on here, under the firm of DIROM, Gray & Co.; at Bombay under the firm of DIROM, HUNTER & Co.; and at Liverpool under the firm of Dinom, Davidson & Co.;
DIROM & Co.
Macao, 1st August, 1843
NOTICE. The undersigned lave established a House of Agency in China, under the firm of "Boustead & Co." in connexion with Messers 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.
BOUSTEAD, SCHWABE & Co. Singapore, 11th August, 1843.
NOTICE.—Mr. John Mackenzie has been admitted
a partner in our firm from 1st August last,
Bombay, 21th September, 1843.
LECKIE & Co.
NOTICE,-The undersigned begs to acquaint the Public, that he has taken the ALBION HOTEL, and will conduct if under his immediate superintend ance, and hopes thereby to ensure the comfort of Fami lies and others, and to meet the patronage which that Establishment has heretofore had.
A, 14 FRYER
Macao, 31st August, 1843. NOTICE. Ge
and merchandize, of all descriptions received and carefully stored in spacious, airy and secure Brick Godowas situated 18 and 56 Queens Road upon moderate terms.
Goods placed (except combustibles] in Godown 18. Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
apply to
N. DUUSI
Goods received and sold on Commission
18 Queen's Road.
Victoria, November, 1st 1848.
STORAGE may be obtained in dry secure
red Godown's, on application
BUSH & MILLER. Victoria, Hongkong, February, 24th 1844,
NOTICE. The undersigued have this day establish-
ed a house of Agency and Commission at « Hong kong," under the firm of Bush and Miller." F. T. BUSH, ALEX, A. MILLER Victoria, Hongkong, 1st February, 1844.
(Signed)
NOTICE. MESSRS, CARTER & Co. bog to advertize their having confumended business in Hongkong usBuilders Contractors &c., and that from their long experience in England and their arrangements hore 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.
NOTICEtant to a 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 SALE. THE following Wines received ex Foam-from Messrs.
Sandeman Forster and Co. London. Fine old Pale and Brown. Sherry Fine old Madeira Fine old kort
In wood and bottle,
Sauterne, Moselle, Burgundy and Champagne
Apply to LINDSAY & Co.
Macao, January, 1844.
FOR SALE.
AT THE GODOWNS OF THE UNDERSIGNED Porkine, in 3 and 6 doz, cases. Sherry do
Cleret do.
do do.
-do
HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Victorie, 22nd November, 1743.
- FOR SALE
FIVE SUPERIOR London built Carriages with
Harness &c. complete; also a complete set of Rose wood Drawing Rooin Furniture just arrived.
Apply to
HENRY HUMPHRYS & Co. Victoria, 22nd November, 1843. FOR SALE-E. I. Cos. Bills on Bengal.
Apply to
GIBB. LIVINGSTON, & Co,
FOR SALE -Bally Kice, ditto Coffee, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints, Manila Cordage, Cakum, Corks, Singapore flanks, Anchors and Chumus, Ar rack, Bengal Chitney, Butter in Kegs, Candles, Bengal Rice, Detto Dholl, Coal Tar, Swedish Dito, and Pitch; a variety of other articles.
At the Godowns of JOHN BURD & Co.
FOR SALE.
AT the Office of the Friend of China, Blauk forms of 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.
ALBO
Charterparties and General Powers of Attorney after forms prepared by Mr. Chitty.
Victoria, Hong-Kong, 13th December, 1843,
TO LET,
THE Bungalow & out belonging to Framjee on the Queen's Road near to Messrs. Macvicar & Co's premises. For particulars apply to Framjee Jemsetjee, Mucao, or
Jemsetjee Esq. situates
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, December 15th, 1843.
TO LET TWO GODOWNS in that range of buildings called the Bales of Cotton. Rent 50 per month each,
Albany Godowns, capable of containing about 2000
Apply 30
A. Me.CULLOCHI, 46 Queen's Road. Victoria, Hong-Kong, 12th December, 1843.
PUBLIC BALE,
ON Wednesday 6th of March will be sold by public sale at P. Townsend's Godown the Schr. Mary with all her appurtenances An inventory can be seen at any time by ap
P. TOWNSEND,
Aktioneer
Victoria, Hongkong, 22nd February, 1844,
FOR LONDON:
THE A.
quick dispatch
new loading at
ISLE
dations for passengers. Apply to the Com,
has very oc
mander on board or to
R. J. CIEMAN
Canton, 14th February, 1844
FOR SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY,
THE FAIR BARBADIAN" will have
ourly
lydomontch for the above ports.
For freight, apply to
Maono, 4th February, 1844.
JNO. SMITH,
THE SCHOONER UNION "
HAM just undergone a thorough repair, raised, and newly decked well armed and her Cabins are most confortably fit- ted for six Passengers she will now run regularly between Macao, Elongkong, and Canton with Passengers, at the usual rate charged in othe passage boats. For passage, in Macho, apply to
JNO. SMITH
And at Hongkong,
P. TOWNSEND.
She is for Sale, and the ownercept
a fair offer.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE British Ship GONDOLIER, Á, 1,
343 tons, Capt. Oliver.
Apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER......... THE Clipper Brig "MAGNOLIA
Tho-
mas Johnson, Coinmander, 232 tons N. M. and 240 tons O. M. A. 12 years Ship, and only 3 years old. This is a desirable vessel for the Coast or any trade her size may suit. "She is considered one of the fastest vessels, of her size, out of the port of Liverpool.
Apply to the Captain on board.
FOR SALE.
The new and superior built Iron Barque......... JOHN LAIRD" 270 Tons 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 Loudon 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
boats with awning and Sails, Launch and Yawl 30 1 ons new small sized Kentledge, Guns, arms and ammunition complete in Patent barrels, 2 Pitch pine spars 50 ft. by 14 Ins, aud others. Is well adapted for a Coaster or for short voyages. Could be navigated with a very limited erew, and is ready to start at a days notice.
Apply personally or by letter to the Commanding Officer on board at Whampoa.
FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry; Cham-
pagne Clanet Sauterne and other light French. wines; Cider; pale and dark Cognac in wood and bottle; Geneva; Sperm Candles; Blacking; Table covers, Sauces; Salad oil; Mustard; Nails and tacks of sizes; best French corks; Pocket Compasses; fine Pekoe Tea, Superior No. 3 Cheroots; York- hams &c, apply to
J. C. POWER.
Victoria, 12th February, 1814. FOR SALE. SYCEE SILVER in large Ingots,
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co.
NOTICE.
From this date the Charges for Printing at the Hongkong Gazette Uffice will be as follows;
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Charter Parties - Auction Bills.
Auction Catalogues
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Ships', not exceeding 10 lines, 1 month § 2.
longer period., 4. General. Advertisements under 10 Imes first inser- tion 1 and 10 cents additional for every line ex- ceeding ten.
Repetitions, one fourth of the original charge. Contracts may be entered into for long or short pe- riode. Terms may be known on application at the Office
TERMS, CASH
Victoria, 8th January, 1844.
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