THE FRIEND
VOL III No. 188
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VICTORIA SATURDAY, JULY 27, 1844.
PRICE 12 per annum.
ricos, 811, *8. 60, and $5, for the
Terms of Subscription to the Friend of China and Hongkong Garate
periods of twelve, six, and three months Single numbers to Subscribers 35 cts, each, to Non Subscribers 1 Rupno
FOR LONDON
THE Barque Cumberland, Captain Majou, will suil in about ten days
For pass for the ubayd port, only, having superior poop accom.
LINDSAY & CO.
modation, apply toj
Victoria, 9th July, 1814.
FOR AMOY CHIUSAN, AND SHANGHAI THE Brat oinaa ship Uruguay, is under positive engagement to leave for the above ports do the 1st proxine and has room for about 100 tons. For
Traight or passogo apply 15
OSWALD, DISANDT & Co Victoria, 11th July, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE fe fast-skiling brig, SOUTH — — STOCKTON, Captain Hichens,
297 tons. Apply to
W&T GEMMELL & CO.
FOR CALCUTTA THE Ship VICTORIA, Fupi, Potter, having part of her Cargo ungaged, For freight apply to
MACVICAR & Co.
Macao, om
FOR AMOY.
E. NEWMAN.
Hongkong.
THE Clipper Brg PANTALOON, Captain Porter, having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will hæva immediate despatch. For freight apply to
MURROW & CO.-
Canton, 22nd July, 1814.
FOR MAURITIUS.
To Sail positively on the 16th September,
THE Dugamine ANTARIS, Cap- tain Alfred Druvett, will be dispatched for Port Louis on the above date. She will have room for a small quantity of light freight only apply to
MURROW & 00.
Canton, 22nd July, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE A1 Schooner THOMAS CRISP, hourly expected from Shang- hui, cay be chartered partly or in fall, to trade between or lie at the different ports on the coast. f o offer is received, she will again be dispatched to the North, immediately on her arrival. Apply to
N DOUS,
Victoria. 23rd July, 1844.
fran
long
also Europa an [MIDI
per annum 10. Six months $7. This months §1; all paid in advanco,
Parties Calling or sending to the office for papers are requested to pay cash.
Top OR SALE-Pala and Brown Cherry
Flock (Gratfimborg) Claret
ate Karly, and Doud Phaki___ ——— BI.Madoita
from 1 to 20 feet, Fort nihase, Capaian and Winch, Hope, Canvas Paint
N. DOUS.
HongKolly Marole, our 1841.
FOR SALL Misra Cables, from 1 to 1 inch,
and Anchors from 1 to 20 cwt
apply to
Victoria, 21st May, 1844.
N. DUUS.
FOR SALE. —Manila Rum and Java Arach in Cess of all sizes, Brandy in Hogsheads, Sherry in Butts, Fibda Qr. Carks and Octaves, Cape Madeira. Lisbon and Tinto in wood, Sherry, Port, Madeira, Claret, Cherry Brandy Cognac, Ginin Boxes of1, 2, 3, 4 and daz Casos nil of superior quality.
Apply to
Victoria, February 10th 1844,
N. DUUS
Champagne, and
Cognac Brandy
~Apply at the Godowas of
WAT GEMMELL & CO. Victoris, 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE From 18 to 39 oz. Sheathing *** Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvas, from No, I to B, Apply at the lodowns of
W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
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Contracts Fun Buildingu. Norcy, is hereby given that Tanduru will be received at this office until the 30th matunt, inclusive from much person, ar may be willing to contract for erecting the undermentioned buildings, viz.
1.---Dilicors Quarters and Outbuildings on The South side of the road in front of the North Barracks.
2. An Officer's House on the Hill above the Canton Bazaur
Plans and specifications may be soon at the office of the Commanding, Royal, and Super- mrending Engineer, between the hours of 10. and 3, where formation may also be obtained of the materials which will be supplied from the Engineer stores; but no party need apply FOR SALE-At the Hotel of Mr.J, J. LOPES, | who is not prepared to give sufficient security for the duo completion of the services under- takon.
E. PINE COFFIN, C. Q.
Fine Claret,
Do. Branily,
Do. Port, Do. Porter,
Do. Sherry
Liquoers,
Superior No. 3, Manila Cigars,
Do. Champagne,
18 Queen's Rond.
Do. Cheory,
Do
and Bottles just
N. DUUS. 18 Queen's Road.
Do.
Do.
ON SALE-Beer in Wood
arrived Apply to Victoria, April 26th, 1344
FOR SALE A FEW bags Bengal RICE and DHOLL; so a few twe mond Cuska of Ghee Just arrived. Apply to
N DUDS, 16, Queen's Road.
Victoria, June 25, 1844.
No. 4, do do. Sperm Caodies, Buttor
Victoria, 19th April, 1844.
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, at the
Clodowns of the undersigned Bully Rice, Paddy Dholl, Buffaloe kles, Cooost Oil, Cocoanute, un Java Coffee, (of excellent quality) Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, di, Juno 1844
FOR SALE-English Copper, 20, 22, d. 20 oz.
auch. 4 52 owl. Anchor Two Chain Cables, of 11
Apply to
Quenn's Road, Victoria,
31st May.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by Band
Excellency the Commundur in Chief of H Ma- jesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers of Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.
Hongkong, 15th Apríl, 3613
N. DUUS.
NOTICE - Goods and merchandize of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Lodowns situated 18, and 58 Queens Road upon mikrorate terms, Goods placed except combustibles] in Godown 18. Queon's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
apply to
N DOUS. Goods renaived and sold on Commission, 18 Queens Road. Victoria, November, la 1943.
NOTICE
C. W. BOWRA'S SHIP CHANDLERY,
(NENTE
General Store Warehouse.
EXCITY CE DERRY"
18, Queen's Road LARGE and Choice nesortment of Oilman's
FOR SALE,
THE Danish Schcover ORMEN, about 200 tons burthen formerly known as the "Rosa, now lying in Blenbeun Reach Whampon. For par ticulars apply to
0
N DOUS
18. Onged a Road
W. I TRAKLYN, EL
On board, the chooner,
Victoria June 25, 1844.
Stores Prime Westmoreland Hams, Cheese, and Smoked Bacon, Hardware, Iremongery, Fowling pieces, Saddlery, Gig and Phaeton Har ness, Buekaklo Trowane Patterns, Stationery, u quendly of Cup London Bottled Ale and Porter and
four wheeled Phaeton. N.B
BIK sold on Commission.
FOR
John Beber
Hoogke
Godown of Mäers. quantity of Burton Ale Ögemrod and Robinson, OK
20 March, 1834.
BORD, LANGE & CO.
FOR SALE. PATENT BALANCES and Scales, weighing from three hundred to two thousamt polinds each, by
E TOWNSEND Also, Two Patent Copying ProsseN. Victoria, May 23rd, 1644.
SHEATHING Copper, 16 to 24 oz,, with oils.
Shoot Load, &c.
At the Godowns of
HENRY HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen & Roud,
24th April 181),
FOR SALE The under Wines just received
from Alexander Black London.
Fine oli Palo and Brown Sherry. Fine dild Port.
Chatinggne
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844.
faw Bu
JUST received by the undersigned.
perior No. 3 Manila Chorools, of 1812 manu- nuture,
ROPERT LOWRIE.
Victoris, 2nd July, 1844.
BENGAL DIRECTORY FOR 1814 A FEW Copier of Scott & Cole Bengal Directoties, for 1840, just received, of sale by
JOHN SMITH,
1. TOWNSEND
Commissariat, China, Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. ::** TO THE CREDITORS OF THE KINQUA BONG. WITH reference to the
he Government Notification dated 17th June, ultuño 11 is hereby notified that in consequence of the absence of the Commis.
General on duty at Canton, the payment of the Interom due to the Creditore of the above Insolvent Hong, duly registered in the Conson Fund Books, is deferred until the the 29th instant, when his re- turn may be expected, or the payments made in his behalf by the Undersigned,
-By Commanil
of His Excellenity Her Majesty's Plenipotentfury,
LEONUE ROUTH.
Deputy Assistant Commissary General, Commissary General's (thee,
Victoria, 22nd July, 1841.
JUST Received ex City of Derry, and now open
nik Lowries More, corner of Magistracy street, Salon Runding Lampe
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Da House | de.
Do. Quaen's pattern kamps
Da
do lackand do.
Patent over feeding Candlesticks
Ladies and Gunits. Cotton Hose and Soulin
Do, do, Cotton Thread and Silk Gloves Lamb wool and Cotton Hoso, Vests and Drawers Ladies sille and thread mits
Lodin rubber Bacon and Puntaloon stripe Eugtah Silk and Gingham Viabrellas Check and Btriped Muslin Dress patterns Scent bottles of a variety of patterns Poretan lakstands
Kerseymers, Broad Coth,
Ladies Flabit Cloth
and Doeskin of all colours Chockd white and coloured Table Covers Valencia for children's clothing,
Stationery of all kinds
Sets of Maunder's works Alinanaca
Dressing Cases, fitted complete with Tooth, Nail. and Hair Brushes, Razors, ScissoTE Fancy Boaps, Sets of Table Cutlery, Scissore, And numberless other articles,
Victoria July 1, 1844.
NOTICE.—The intercal and responsibili
a. William R. Lejce, and Mr William Comfor in our house javo roused, and Mr. Nathaniel Kinsman, Mr. William A. Lawrence, und Mr. Willison Moore, have been admitted partnere therein, their interest commenting on the Int February lan
y Flem now consists of W S. Wetmore, of New York, Namuel Wolmore Jur, Nathume: Kinsman Wilham A. Lawringe, and Willia Moore,
WETMORE &
TO lot on being
East Point, 2014 June 1839