THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE,
appears so objectionable, that, in the meantime, the discussion of the propriety of its other enact- ments appears unnecessary,
-IRISHI CENSUS FOR 1841.
Tre Dublin Mercantile Advertiser contains the fol. lowing curious and interesting statement: - The census, which was
simultaneously taken in every pariah ( Ireland on a given day in 1811, and which has oreu- piéd a considerable staff in its preparation for publication,
BOOK AUCTION This Evening, at the Sale Room of P. TOWNSEND; sale to commence at hall past 6. M.
General Salë, at 11 am, of Hardware, Fancy and Other Goods.
Terms 5. —Cash before delivery. Hongkong, May, 4th, 1841.
FREEMASONRY,
A PETITION to the Grand Lodge of England,"for
856
| FOR SALE- Superior Silk and Murly Dresses, For Ladies, Trish Linen, Military Drill, White, Silk tlemen's White Silk Gloves, Haudsomo Waistcoats, Handkerchiefs, Counterpanes, English Towels, Gen. English made, and a variety of other Articles,
ALE FUNCIOS, Opposito the Commissariat.
Victoria, 37th April, 1844. L. JUST Jr, begs leave to intimate to the Com. inity of Hongkong, that he has removed part of from Mueno to that place, and that
will soon be printed and laid before Parliament, A | Warrant of Constitution, to hold a Lodge in hila Estat There will he carried on by Dongina,
variety of curious and interesting details will be sup plied for the first time. The exact amount of the popula- tion, rated according to sex and age-and the diseases which are most provalent and fatal--the oumber of Insane perscos under restramt, with other statistical dsigils, will, we understand, be given with a surprising degree of accuracy. The following in return of the population:
Leinster,
003,747 | Leinster,
707,884 | Conusught, 1,161,840 | Ukter,
Munster,
1,158.100 | Munster,
Connaught,.
Water,
Total males, 4,019,867
Total population,”
In 1821, the population was,
1881
1811
**
11
11
1,000,3084
the Colony of Hongkong, will lie for the signature of such brethren (Master Mons) as are anxious to ad vance the good cause, at the Counting house of Mr. tween the hours of ten and four-
us, Queen's Road, until Saturday, May 11th, be On Monday, 13th, a meeting will be held at Mi. Scott's house, Queen's Road, which all brethren aro invited to attend.
Victoria, May Tal, 1844,
1,200,071 | MR. DICKENS boga to inform
ST. GRORO ans jointed dus in his business, Public that Mr. 711.072 1,224,570 and that the firm will be carried on under the style of
DICKENS & CO. May 1st, 1844.
Total,
6,175,278
3,155,006
0,301,827 7,767,401 8,175,873
Increase between 1931 and 1881.. 085,547 * 1831, 1841, 407,573 From this it appears that the increase during the ten years up to 1841, was 557,702 less than it had been in ten years preceding. This extremely reduced rate of increase is a very remarkable and extraordinary fact, It is evident that, during the last ten years, there has been a decided cheek to the progress of population in res
mercase in England, during the ten years from
1981 to 1841, waå 2,004,794, which was more than one-woventh upon the population of 1831.
The increase in Ireland, during the same ten FeaTE, was 407,879, was little more than one twentieth
of the population of 1881
The increase in England has been in the ratio of nearly 8 to 1, as compared with fremad. This is the first time that Ireland has shown a less degree of incrense than England,
CENSUS OF UPPER CANADA. The late census of Upper Canatla gives the popula. tion as 506,845, of which number the natal country of
40,084 is England. 78,255 is Ireland. 30.781 is Beotland.
247.605 is Chunda, of British origin. 13,000 is Canada, of French origin.
6,691 is the Continent of Purope. 84,839 in the United States.
7,595 are foreigners, not naturalized.
H. M's STEAMER SPITEFUL.
(From the Bombay Times, 27 December.) #This vessel left Victoria on the 1st and reached Bombay on the 25th December-having been five days detained coaling at Singapore and Point de Galle. The Spiteful suffered so severely off the Cape of Good Bope on her way from England to China, as to have had her paddlewhool rings, twisted, and her lat wate pumps so damaged as to be unable to work at full steam, so that a twenty days' passage from Hongkong is a very good thing indeed. She goes into dock in- mediately, and not less than three months will, in all probability, be rear
required to complete her repairs. Shortly before leaving China no fewer than sixty of har men were sick out of a crea of one hundred and thirty-five-fortunately only two fatal cases occured the prevailing complaints were fever and dysentery. The death of the Assistant Surgeon Dutt of the Spiteful, was deeply and generally regretted. The steamer brings along with her from Singapore, Don Gustos, Lieut in the Spanish Navy, on his way to Madrid with despatches of importance from Manda, to be forward- ed overland, as also a traveller and buralist, Grono. VIANO PINEVRO DE LA CASAS, on his way to Eu-
rop
MARRIAGE.
Married at the Colonial Church, Victoris, Hong. kong, by the Rev, V. J. Stanton, Alexander Antlerson. Esq, Colonial Surgeon, to Elizabeth P, daughter of the late David Gillespie, Deg York, United States of Atherion.
FOR CHUSAN.
THE Burk SOVERILON will be dispatched 1 for the above Port in about ten days, and
will take brought for Amuy, Nino, or
should sufficien, inducement be offered,
Apply to
R. 1. GILMAN Canton,
of
JJARTIE
Thongkong or
Canton, 30th April, 1841.
At No. 1 Walston Terrace Mação, April 30th, 144
THE undersigned have associated themseles for tho
trapauction of Coneral Commission and Forward- Ang Busuras, under the Firm of Bush, Halated, & Co, and will continue the business heretofore conducted by "Bush and Miller, ?!
Victoria, Hongkong,
F. T. BUIL J. §. HALSTED, Inn COMMERCIAL INN AND READING ROOM,
April 15th, 1941.
FOR the convenience of Passengers, Captaine, and the Public, This Inn and Public Reading Room is now completed, and will be conducted in a quaef, man- ner, calulaton to give satisfaction, and as ourly as possible at English Prices,--
To
NOTICE. WWE, the undersigned, beg to intimate to the Public,
P.S. The Reading Room will be supplied with early hat we have this day established ourselves intelligene from all partes of the globe niso all the locat Hongkong, as Auctioneers and Commission Agents,
Publications under the title of MEwan & Co.
Victoria, 1st May, 1942,
M. MEWEN, A. M. MATHIESON.
NOTICE.
MEWEN & CO have just received, ex Wm. Hyde, a large and choice selection of Oitman's Stores. ted numerous to detail in advertisement,
For description, pric
price, &, they beg to refor their ride and the Public to their printed circulars.
General Bale Room, -
Oswald's Row, Queen's Road, May 3, 1944.
ANY Gentlemen having the 5th and 11th volumes * of the Duke of Wellington's Dispatches, the property of the late Mr. Marcer, in requested to bare the gonduess to send them to the Gartle Office, whon, if required, a fair price will be paid for them, NOTICE The interest and responsibility of Mn. Jaxon Muuse in our Firm has this day ceased. N. B. The Business will henceforward be con- ducted under the firm of Vnyssy đu Go, by whom ull former accounts will be adjusted.
MYLNE & VEYSEY,
Victoria, 26th April, 1844. FOR SALE – Ripe Ale, Pale and Brown Sherry,
Port, Claret, Sauterne, and other light Wines Brandy, Rum, Hollands, Cider, No 3Cheroots, Hard ware and Saddlery of superior kind: Bengal Ban dannas and Paina Towelling; also Iron Chests, very cheap.
Apply to
Victoria, 30th April, 1844.
C. POWER,
SHEATHING Copper, 18 to 24 oz., with bails.
Sheet Lead, &c.
Aut the Godowns of
HENRY HUMPHREYS & Co.
19 Queen's Rond,
21th April, 1814.
STORAGE may be obtained in dry, secure, and in-
surable Godowns. Apply to
HENRY HUMPHREYS & Cs. 13 Queen's Rond.
24th April, 1844.
GLOBE INSURANCE OFFICE
OF CALCUTIA. THE undersigned baving been appointed Agent in China for the above office, is rently to grant Policies payable in London, Calcutta, Bombay and China.
A. A. DE MELLO.
Macro, 98 April, 1911.
PHŒENLY MARINE INSURANOG COMPANY OF CALCUTTA
THE undersiqued continue la Issue Policies fo the above Company, payable in London. Botlay Calquila and Chion
A. A. DE MELLO.
Macau, 20 April 1941
JUST received, a
a quantity of
IF No charge to the Reading Room Wines, Spints, Porter, and Ales, of the best quality.
J. MACLEHOSE. Queen's Road, Opposite M. M'ewen's.
Dale Rooms, Victoria, Hongkong, April, 23rd, 1644.
B. KENNY M. D
MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLOR OF Sundgona XN
LONDON NO.
Whaiapoa, moored at the Batrance of Bombay Creek Has fitted up a Chinese Vessel de a residencent
in Blenheim Reach,
FOR SALE. AT the Godowns of Messrs Tox Rawson & Co, a quantity of Burton Ala in Hluda, from Worthington and Robinson, ex “John Bibby'
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
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Hongkong, 20th April, 1844,
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