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** Orders received by all Booksellers and News- men; and supplied to parties abroad by P. L. SIM. MONDS, British and Foreign Newspaper Agent, 18, Cornhill, London, special Agent for the Colonies.
Price 7s. 6d. per Quarter, in advance.-Letters must he post-paid,
BRITISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL NEWSPAPER, ADVERTISING, AGENCY, AND COMMISSION OFFICE,
18, CORNHILL, LONDON, Į (Opposite the Royal Exchange.)
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.
Furniture, of
,of,
if superior tio" from New York.
Janded ox "Horn-
THE interest and responsibility of M. William R.AT the Godowns of the undersigned, the following
Lejeo, and Mr. William Couper, In our house hayo coased; and Mr. Nathaniel Kinaman, Mr. William A. Lawrenes, and Mr. William Moore, have been ad- mitted partners therein, thoir interest commencing on the Ist Fobruary last,
Our Firm now consists of W. 8. Watmore, of Now York: Bamuel Wotmoro, Juur., Nathaniel Kinsman, William A. Lawrance, and Willlum Moore,
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 15th March, 1844.
FOR SALE-Ar the Godowns of Mc. J. B. Pain.
Small invoices of the following goods. Stockholm Pitch and Tar
Square Shop Stoves (flues behind) Register Stoves, 31 x 36 Inches. Dillo
18 x 34
Fenders, 27 Inches.
Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Gothic and Vino Leaf
patterns
French Flower Stands
Stove Piping,.
One Sky light and Frame,
A few Balos Slop Clothing, Superior Dark Brandy, in bottle, Pale French,
Heath's Sherry, Page's Port, Scotch Whiskey, Pickled Tongues, Hams, Butter, Cheese, Pickles, Sauces, &c,
Paint Oil and Turpentine, A few Tong Sandal Wood. Vietoria, 21st March, 1844.
do.
Also, an invoice of Nails, from 1 to 3 Inches.
P. L. SIMMONDS, Commission Merchant, News- paper and General Agent, continues to supply to order all the London, Provincial, and Continental FOR SALE-The following wines from Messrs
Newspapers and Periodicals, and attends to the seve- ral branches of agency and commission business, Goods and merchandize of every description forward- ed to the Colonies upon the most reasonable terms. Orders and: Advertisements received for insertion in the London Gazette, and every other European publi- "eation,
Consignments of Colonial produce entrusted to Mr. Simmonds for sale will receive the most prompt atten- tion; and, from his extensive knowledge of the Home Markets, will be sure in all cases to sell to the best advantage.
Orders for goods of any description, or for News- papers, Stationery, &c., must be accompanied by a re-
Wardell & Co. London,
Fine Old Port.
Do
do Sherry.
Do
do Vory Sale.
Do Do
do English Claret.. French Do.
Also. Brandy in wood and bottle Rum Gin and Arrack Ale and Sorter Cheroots, Oilman's Stores Presevaes Flour Pitck Sar Rosin Canoas Rope Swind Blocks Paint and Oils, Varnish and every description of Stores for Ship and Cabin use. Danish Scoouer Ormen.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Hongkong, March 20th, 1844.
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Mahogany Beauren op, and mir-
rore
Centre tables with marble tops.
Hair cloth mahogany sofa's,
Single and double wash hand stands, marblo tops. Rocking alice, buộc dục
4.
BUSH & MILLER. Victoria, 18th March, 1844,
JUST RECEIVED.
GOOD Butter in 15 lb. kegs, and excellent Pine
Cheeses. Also,a quantity of English Wax andSperm Candles, ex "Anne Jane.”
Apply ot
FRAS. DICKENS,
Opposite the Hongkong Market-
Victoria, 18th March, 1844.
JUST received, ex" HORATIO," and FOR SALE, a quantity of American Bar Soap and patent sperm candles,
ALSO
SUPERIOR OLD No. 3 CHEROOTS: Thomas Heath's London bottled cognac of superior quality; Pule and Brown Sherry; Graham & Co's Geneva; Port wine Claret; Sauterne and other light French wines; Cider; best French corks Oilman's Stores &c.
Apply to
Victoria, 19th March, 1844.
JC. POWER.
FOR SALE-Small consignments of the following Goods, viz. Sheet Copper and Nails, a few Marr's, Fire Proof Tron Safes and Chests, Batavia Arrack, Sherry and Brandy in Wood, Superior Champagne, 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- each, just received per Duchess of Cumberland. A PERIOR MANILLA CIGARS, in Boxes of 500 well selected quantity of Manilla Rope, and Ameri- can Soap.
Apply to
DISANDT & TIEDEMAN-
Oswald's Hill, Opposite to the Premises of Messrs.
mittance, or a reference to some. London house for FOR SALE.-Riga Spare for Top and topgallant GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co payment, or they will not be attended to.
The post- age of letters must also be paid.
"SIMMONDS's Colonial Magazine, edited and publish- ed by Mr. Simmonds, monthly, price 2s. 6d., is espe- cially recommended to the notice of Colonists.
Observe the Address -18, CORNHILL
H. WALKER'S NEEDLES, (by authority the "Queen's Own,”) have large eyes easily threaded,even by blind persons, and work with great ease, having improved points, temper, and finish. They are made of every length or substance and for every purpose, cach paper having the name "H. WALKER" on an embossed label with a likeness of Queen Victoria, or His Royal Highness Prince Albert, in relief on colours. They are put up in various fancy packages, contain- ing from 100 to 1000 needles among them are- leather books, gilt or illuminated with various colours, boxes with plume of the Prince
Masts and Yards and deal plankes from 1 to là inch× 7 and from 12 to 29 feet long, and a patent Windlass Capstan and Winch also. Europe and Manila Rope, Canvas, paint, paint Oil, Flour, and Salt provi-
N. DUUS.
sions.
Hongkong, March, 20th 1844.
FOR SALE. Two large Bungalows, eligibly situat." ed in a healthy part of the town, having convenient out offices. Early possession can be given. For par ticulars apply to
Hongkong, 15th-March, 1844.
R: OSWALD.
GILBERT, Surgeon, &c., formerly Surgeon FOR SALE-A few dozens of very superior Pale MR.
Brandy in dozen cases.
to the Provident Dispensary, and Surgeon Accou Apply to
cheur to the Christ Church Institution, London, DISANDT AND TIEDEMAN. begs leave most respectfully to inform the Inhabi- Victoria, 14th March, 1844,
tants of Hongkong, that he intends practising his profession in all its branches.
NEW STORE.
JU
JUST received and now open and for sale by the un- dersigned at the store formerly occupied by J. W,
Queen's Road. Bennet, Victoria
or Albert boxos, illustrations of the Chinese and of the Queen's Visit to France.
II. W. packs ten qualities of needles in tin cases of 10,000; each tin containing one quality, but assorted sizes, and ten different letters refer to the different assortments, either one of which is a convenient pack- age in this way they keep any length of time, and are convenient for barter H. W- manufactures, every kind of needles, large or small, as Ladies' or, Gentlemen's travelling needle companions, &c. &c. H. W's. Improved Fish Hooks of every description for sen or inland use, his Hooks and Eyes, in boxes or on cards, are unrivalled, and his Steel Pens are made to suit every writer,
H. W's. Needle Almanacks for 1944 explain the sizes of his needles and give much other information: they are published annually, (price one penny) and will go in a post letter.
H. W is specially appointed by Royal Warrant, Manufacturer to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria
20, Maiden Lane, Wood Street, London.
TO Shippers, MERCHANTS, AND AGENTS. — A young man, 20 years of age, a native of Scotland, is de sirous of entering in an ENGAGEMENT with any res- of pectable house, to proceed to China as CLERK BALESMAN in a Store He is acquainted a little with the grocery and irormongery trade, but has been for the last five years in the Glasgow and Manchester general business. Knows most of the Glasgow mer chants and manufacturers and is at prese calesman in one of the rat warehouses in the city. Could proceed immediately, or would have no objection to wait a few months, if an engage it were made. Unexceptionable references given an required. Ad-
dress post paid to A
at Mr. Simmonds Foreign ewspaper Office, 18, Cornill, London.
Champagne Claret Sherry Port Brandy
·A·le
Porter Cider Perry
Vinegar
Cherry Cordial
Manila Cheroots Stationery of all Sorts
Oil Table covers Lemon Syrup
Black and Green Teas Sperm Candles
Pickles, and Sauces of all descriptions Pocket and Office knives, Scissors
Table Cutlery, Breakfast and dinner Sets and other Crookery ware
Cheese Hams. Perfumery Glass ware of all descriptione Gentlemen and Tadies Cotton Hose and Various other articles.
ROBT LOWRIE,
Victoria 5th March 1844.
assortment of superior
mention
Queen's Road March 15th 1841
article.
Apply to
F DICKENS.
Table
NB. Forsala a quantity and Hanging Lamps, Glas
FOR SALE Ghee
Queen's Road, opposite Mr. Duus' store. Victoria, Hongkong, 18th March, 1844.
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL FOR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek by which both are united.
M. O'SULLIVAN. R. c. 5. I..
Resident Surgeon.
Hospital Ship.
Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844.
WATER BOAT-Captains and Agents of Ships are respectfully informed that a Boat has been fitted with Tanks and a Force Pump for the delivery of Water to the Shipping in Harbour, she will be anchor- ed off the wharf of Mr. Ne-Duus.
Apply on board or at the Godowns. Apply on board or at
Cash on Delivery.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1844.
O be raffled for by forty subscribers at 10 each, the imported from Bengal by Capt. Lauder. apply at the Office of this paper.
horse
8th March 1944.
Office of this paper.
ctions for the coast-
1844 from the surveys Blank forms of Bhips arti -
Chitty
March, 1844
At the godowns of
JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, 20th September, 1848
ing law relative act of the Mer-
of Attorney