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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 above Company, are prepared to accept Assurances at Hong-Kong, as under →→→ 1ST.--On Buildings of Brick or Stone, covered with Tiles, Slates, Metal, as other combustible material, together with their contents, when such Buildings are isolated from all others.
Rate of Premium, & per cant, per annum, 2ND.-On such Buildings and their contents, when not so isolated, at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum. Assurances for 6 months of the annunt rate, will
be charged. Of the let Class, Assurances, for the present, will be Recepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one risk Aud of the 2nd Class, to the extent of £8000.
and for 3 months,
A Building and its contents taken together, form one
NOTICE
THE undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H. Majesty's Land Forces in Chinn, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during
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the late war.
Hongkong, 15th Apri, 1943.
STORAGE may be obtained in dry secure, and Insu-
red Godown's, on application to.
BUSH & MILLER. Victoria, Hongkong, February, 24th 1844.
JUST received and for sale at the godowns of the
undersigned.
Fowling pieces, Pistols, Fresh American Flour, Bread, Cheese, Butter, Ladies' and Gent's shoes,a fow
riske his the shove suma may be underwritten pairs of French Boots, Champagne in Baskets, wherry
rathor 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 fores until the Premium be paid, th
Amongst other advantages of the Company, the Assured will be entitled to participate in the
in the profits after five successive payments,
deviation
Parties applying for 4ssurances will please send in full particulars of the risk to be taken; any from which, without. consent of the Company, will vitiate the Policy.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,
Agents in China.
Macao, 12th July, 1843.
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. BEG to announce that they have taken part of the Godowns of Mr. Duus 18 Queen's Road and have just landed from the Bangalore a dargo Cargo consis- ng of all descriptions of Cutlery, Ironmongery, Locks of all Kinds, Nails, Carpenters tools Fire Grates and Best Sheffield, Plated Goods, German Silver and British Plate, Guns, Pistols, Powder Flasks, Percussion Caps, Shot Belts, Telescopes and Spectacles Table Lamps, Saddlery, Umbrellas, Gold and Silver Watches and Clocks in great variety, Gold and Sliver Watch, Guards, Musical Boxes Accorilans, of all descriptions, ent and plain Glass and variety of fancy and other Goods.
Hongkong, February, 19th 1844,
JAMES WELCH
CHEMIST DROOGIST &c. &c. &o Queen's Road Victoria.
RETURNS his most grateful thanks to the Officers of H. M. Navy, the Military, Masters of Merchant Vessels, and the public of Victoria for the
the very liberal support he has experienced since his commencement in business, and to inform them that he has lately made considerable additions to his Stuck of Medi. Caes Perferery Dilmang Stores &c. &c. He Jurther assures them that any commands with which he may be entrusted, in the preparation of Prescrip- tions, refitting Medicine Chests dcc, will be most faithfully attended to.
1st January, 1844
MR. LATTEY
Chronometer and Watch Maker, Remored from Lanes Hotel to the upper part of Mr. Pain's new store Queens Road opposite to Chinams Hong.
Hongkong, January, 1844.
A
in wood and Bottle, Brandy Fruits, a few cases Tokay,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. THE British Ship GONDOLIER,
343 tons, Capt. Olwer-
Apply to
A. L.
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co,
Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
FOR SALE.
The new and superior built Iron Barque JOHN LAIND” 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 London make, Sails One suil and a half quite new, one half worn of best Navy canvas, Anchors and Cables complete, Patent Windluss, Iron Tanks and Butts, 'wo new quarter boats with awning and Sails, Launch and Yaw1 30 Tons new small sized Kentledge, Guns, arins and ammunition complete in Putera barrels: 2 Phich pine spars 501
50 fl. by
short
limited
Olives, Champagno Cider, Arrack, Nont's Tongues, 14 Ins, and others. Is well adapted for a Conster or for
Could be navigated with a very voyages, crew, and is ready to start at a days notice.
Apply personally or by letter to the Commanding Öfficer on board at Whampoa.
Fancy goods, Quills, Steel pens, Hand mirrors, Shades for Candlesticks, Plated Ware, &c.
P. TOWNSEND.
totoria, 7th March, 1844.
FOR SALE -Two splendid Young Apply to Victoria, 7th March, 1844.
Horses. J. B. PAIN.
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 Port Sauterne, Moselle, Burgundy and Champagne.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co.
In wood and bottle.
Macao, 1 January, 1844. FOR SALE — E. I. Cos Bills on Bengal.
Apply to
GIBB. LIVINGSTON, & Co,
...
FOR SALE -Ar the Godowos of Mr. J. B. Pain,
Small invoices of the following goods. Stockholm Pitch and Par
Square Shop Stoves (Hues behind} Register Stoves, 31 x 36 Inches, Ditto
1834 Fonders, 27 Inches.
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Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Gothic and Vine Leaf
patterns
French Flower Stands
Stove Piping,
One Sky light and Frame, - A few Balos Slop Clothing, Superior Dark Brandy, in bottle,
Palo French,
do,
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. Victoria, 21st March, 1814.
Also, an invoice of Nails, from 1 to 3 Inches.
TO LET.
TWO GODOWNS in that range of buildings called the Albany Godowns, capable of containing about 2000 Bales of Cotton. Rent $50 per month each.
Apply to
A Mc CULLOCH. 46 Queen's Road, Victoria, Hong-Kong, 12th December, 1848.
FOR SALE!
THE Copartnership existing between DINOM, CARTER 4 Co. al Bombay, DIROM, RICHMOND & Co. at Liver: pool, and ourselves in China, having expired by its own limitation on the 31st July last, we beg leave to un- AT the Godowns of the undersigned.
to nounce, that in future, our business will be car- rigd on here, under the firm of DIROM, GRAY & Co.s at Bombay under the firm of DIROM, HUNTER & Co., and at Liverpool underthe firm of Dinos, DAVIDSON & Co.,
PIROM & Co.
Macho, 1st August, 1893.
NOTICE, The undersigned begs to acquaint the Public, that he has taken the ALBION HOTEL and will conduct it 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 hus heretofore hud, *.
- Λ. Η. FRYER
Macao, 31st August, 1843.
NOTICE -Goods and merchandize of all descriptions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and recure Brick Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens Road upon moderate term.
Goods placed Jexcept combustibles in Godown 18 Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Pira
apply 16
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Goods received and sold on Commission
15 Qüren's Rond.
Victoria. November, lat 1841.
NOTIO
Claret St. Julien Pamuys and Destournel
Liqueurs
Olive oil
Champagne
French plums in Capnisters
Cognac Brandy in Doz Cases Brandy fruits
Victoria, 1st March, 1844.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
FOR LONDON.
THE A.1 ShipBRAHMIN will be despatched ** for the above port about the 5th proximo. For passage, having excellent accommo.
MACVIČAR & Co.
or to Captain M'Arthur,
ni Wahmpon,
dation, apply to
Macho, 27th March, 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 ticulare, apply to
I OSWALD
Hongkong, 15th March, 1944,
FOR SALE.
AT the Godowns of the undersigned, the following Furniture, of superior finish, just landed ex "Hora- tio from New York.
Mahogany Beaurcans with marble tops, and mir-
rors.
Centre tables with marble tops. Hair cloth mahogany sofa's.
Single and double wash hand stands, marble tops. Rocking chairs, &c. &c.
Victoria, 18th March, 1844.
BUSH & MILLER.
B. KENNY M. D.
MEMBER OF THE ROYAL ColleON OF SURGEONS IN
Has fitted up a Chinese Vessel as a residence at Whampoa, moored at the Entrance of Bombay Creek in Blenheim Reach.
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL,
FOR the
greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek.
M. O'SULLIVAN AND J. MANDELL, Members of the Royal College of Surgeons &c.
Resident Surgeons.
Whampon, 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. N. Duus.
Apply on board or at the Godowng.
Cash on Delivery.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1844.
FOR SALE.
SYCEE SILVER in large Ingots.
A
HUGHES DON, CALDER & Co.
FOR SALE At the Dffice of this paper.
Addenda to the sailing directions for the ocast of China, brought up to February 1841 from the surveys of Captain Collinson, R. N. Blankforms of Ships arti ales, prepared according to the existing law relativo FOR SALE-A few Quadrants sextant.
to Merchant Sermen, and an Abstract of the Mer- drunis Azimuth, and other Compasses, bpy Glanchant Seamen's Art ludorsed on the back. es, Spirit Levels, Thermometer Surveying, and Charterparties and General Powers of Attorney Mathematical Instruments Bard
Apply to
Victorin February 18th, 1844 18 Queen's Rond
FOR SALE Manila Rum and Jora
Casks of all sizes, Brandy in Hogshead Butts, Hida. Qr. Casks and Octaves Cape Madeira. Labon and Tiato in wood,
Madeira, Claret, Brandy Cognac,
Boxes of 1 3. 4. and 6 oz Casos all of superior quality
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Victoria, February 18th 1844.
iga Spure, for
al forms prepared by Mr. Chiuy
storm, 7th March, 1844,
THE following are the sole AoUNTS for receiving Subeptions to the Friend of China and Hongkong
Crazette
BATIA A. Von Schropenberg Esq. BING or Ke Este
TA: Mosers, 1. lydo Cardiner & Co.
Messrs. Woodward & Castle, New
January, 1944. The Friend of China eite, will be published every Tues
'anhum payable in advance.
kom under
unvas Paint Part Oll. Ebur
ALEX A. MILLER
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Vuforia, Hongkong, 1st February, 1844,
Hongkong, March, 20th 1844