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AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR BOMBAY THE ANTELOPE Capt. Dumarest will have early dispatch. For freight or passage, apply to: 24,
RUSSELL & Co Canton WARREN DELANO JUN Madan BUSH, HALSTED & Co. Hongkong, Victoria, 22nd August, 1844, FOR LONDON WITH DESPATCH.
FREE AIR PARRAL THE fine new Ship ENGLAND'S QUEEN, Captain James, having the most of her Cargo engaged. For freight apply to NYE, PARKIN & CO.
Canton, August 14th, 1844.
FOR CHUSAN AND SHANGHAL
THE fine Schooner THOMAS CRISP, Captain 1. M. Metcalfe, will leave for the above Ports, on or about the fst of September, she has part of her Cargo engaged, should sufficient inducement offer she will call at Ningpo. For freight or passage apply to
N, DUUS. Victoria. 13th Aug., 1814. 18 Queen's Road,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A. 1. Barquo “ROYAL AL [I BERT" Captain Balderstone, of 407 Tons. Apply here or at Canton
BELL & CO.
Victoria, 9th August, 1841.
FOR MAURITIUS.
To Sail positively on the 15th September.
THE Brigantine
e ANTARIS, Cap tain Alfred Drusett,will be dispatched for Port Louis in the above date. She
TR. JOHN SMITH. of Macao, will receivo Madvertisement and subscriptions for the Friend of China and Hongkong Gazelle, he is also authorised to collect outstanding accounts due by the Macao subscribers. In inture Mr.ON Smith will love a few extra: numbers of each paper for sale. Price to subscribers 25 cents each, hon subscribers | rupee,⠀⠀
Victoria, 8th June, 1844,
NOTICE – The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H.Ma- jesty'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 April, 1843
NOTICE - Goods and merchandize of all desetip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens Road upon moderate terms, Goods placed fexcept coinbustibles] in Godown 18, Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
apply to a
N. DUUS. Goode received and sold on Commission. 18 Queen's, Road,--- Victoria, November, 1st 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale, at
JUST
R. LOWRIE's Store a splendid assortment of Gentlemens Ready-made: Clothing consisting of Coûts, Chesterfields, Trowsers, Satin and Silk Vests, Silk and Satin Stocks, and Ties, Glengarrey und Traveling Caps; and a few very superior Cloth Caps nisa, some very superior Ladies white French Sattin Sinys, and a variety of other are ticles, at moderate prices.
Victoria, 2nd August, 1841.
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TO BE
PUBLIC
BY
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER the 4th at NOON,
IN ONE LOT. Ald, the Materials of the Bungalow late the Property of R. Edwards Esq, situated south of the Queen's Road and West from Magistracy Street.
The Purchase Money is to be paid on the day of sale, and the Materials of whatever descriptiqu are to he removed from the ground within one week from that period.
By Order.
(Signed) F. W. A. BRUCE.
Colonial Secretary:
Victoria, Hongkong,
28th, August 1914.
A CARD
DR. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
leave to intimate to the Commanders of ships proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves in connexion as Medical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored at the entrance of Bom bay Creek in Blenheim Reach.
July 1st, 1944.
FOR SALE, at the Rooms of the Undersigned a Splendid New Cabinet Piano Forte by Broadwood & Sous, of London, together with a quantity of New Music,
A Fine Tuned, Semi-grand-Piano forte, by Col- lard and Collard. ~London-Price moderate. Also
For particulars
will have room for a small quantity of light freight FOR SALE 1 Company's Bills on Bengal Sixty Superior Grindstones.
only apply ta
Canton, 22nd July 1844,
MURROW & CO.
FOR CHARTER, THIE British Brig Pryde of 202 tous
is now open to charter for two months. She is a fast sailing vessel, lately arrived from South America, and is now lying at Macao. Application to be inado hege to
FOX, RAWSON & CO.,
or, at Macao, to
MR. DURBAN,
Hongkong, 25th July, 1844.
FOR SALE:
Y PUBLIC AUCTION, if not sold by private
accepted. Apply to mon
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 25d July, 1844.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Hids, from Worthington and Robinson, ex "John Bibby
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
FRESH
Salmon in Tins ex "Old England,” of two and four pounds, warranted fresh, for sale DICKENS & €6. July 19th, 1841.
A
FOR SALE. FEW fine Guiaquil Hats; a superior article for summor wear.
P TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
ATENT BALANCES and Scales, weighing
FOR
apply to
J. B. PAIN,
Queen's Road.
OR SALE -At the Hotel of Mr.J. J. LOPES, viz:
Fine Claret,
Do Brandy,
Do. Champagne,
Do. Cheese,
Do..
Do.
Dn.
Do. Port, Do. Porter, Do. Sherry, Liquoers,
Superior No. 3, Manila Cigars,
No. 4, do do.
Sperm Candles,
Butter.
Victoria, 19th April, 1844.
LARGE BUILDINGS. REQUIRED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES.
MERCHANTS of others having large Buildings in Victoria, which they may be disposed to Let for Military porposes, with immediate posses sion, are requested to forward Tenders. Specifying
the situation and description of the Buildings and the terms of letting, addressed to the "Respective Officers of the Ordnance" on or before 12 o'clock on Wednesday next the 4th of September.
Office of Oriluance, Victoria, 30th August, 1814.
BILLS ON INDIA.
Bills drawn by His Excellency the Governor on the Supreme Government of India, in sets of 1,000 to 10,000 Rupees cach, and to the extent of one lac of Rupees, can be obtained, on application at this Office in the usual form, in Exchange for Republican Dollars or Company's Rupoes, at the rate of two hundred and sixteen Rupees for one hundred Dollars,
ComAARD PINE COFFIN, C. G.
Victoria,
23rd August, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT. OTICE is hereby given, that the business of the
NO
Jate Henry Pybus in China, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.,) will in future he conducted by the undersigned, who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.
DONALD C. MACKEY. Y: J. MURROW,
Canton, 1st June, 1814.
FOR SALE -At the office of this paper,
Compradores cheque books.
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchant seaman's act endorsed on the back. -
Charterparties, after forms by Chitty.
Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tarif of imports, and exports, for counting houses
RYER and LANE beg to inform their friends, and the inhabitants of Hongkong generally, that they have taken the house formerly occupied by: Mr. W. Lape, next door to General D'Aguilar's, where they intend carrying on the business of General Store Keepers and Commission Agents; they have now on hand some lams and Cheeść, of superior quality; Sherry, Port Wine, Claret, and other light. French Wines, Brandy, Smith Stationery, Hardware, Glassware, Pickles, Sauces, Bunting, Twine, and various other articles.
Victoria, 19th July, 1844.
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE at the& Co.'s Gin, Cigars No. 3, and 4. Perfumery,
Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanut Oil, and Java Coflec, ( of excellent quality.) Apply to
~BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 1844,
B contract, (on a day hereafter to be 247 tons, from three, hundred to two thousand pounds FOR SALE-From 16 10 52 oz. Sheathing public in general, that they have this day com
the fast sailing Bork, "MASDEU", of 247
having had a thorough repair, and recoppered in each, by December, 1842,
The teak built Brig "SPY", of 116 tons; seven years old; and,
about
The Brig "Linnet", of about 100 tons.
1
Apply to
INO: SMITH
The two last named vessels would be sold
on the most advantageous terms, and on credit if required.
A
Macao, 26th, August 1844.
FOR SALE
SPLENDID fast sailing coppered Schooner rigged pleasure bont with iron Ballast and 21
other appurtenances complete,
Boal to be seen at any time on application,
P TOWNSEND,
August 28th, 1841.
FOR SALE,
HE Danish Schooner OnMex, about 200 tons burthen, formerly known as the "Rosa," now lying in Blenheim Reach, Whampoa. For par ticulars apply to
N. DUUS
18, Queen's Road, or W. H. FRAKLYN, Esq.,
On board the Schooner. Victoria, June 25, 1844.49
10 let on moderate terms, the fine old ship Sazan, Tbeing well calculated for an Hospital shup or
Godown.
Apply to
JOHN LAMONT. East Point, 20th June, 1844.
P. TOWNSEND: Also, Two Patent Copying Presses, Victoria, May 23rd, 1844, -
FOR SALE—Pale and Brown Sherry
E. L. Madeira
FOR
Port
|
Hock (Graefenberg)
Claret
Champagne, and
Cognac Brandy,***
Apply at the Godowns of
W. & T. GEMMELL &*CO. Victoria, 17th May, 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.
M. O'SULLIVAN, RE Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
E K. KANE, M.D
Graduate of the University of Pensylvania,
Philadelphia,
Resident Surgeons. Whampon, 3rd February, 1814.
LATTEY & CO. Chronometer and Watch Makers,
Copper, and Nails, Boks, Rings. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of ཝི
W, & T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE.
THE Undersigned beg to intimate to the inha
bitants of Ilongkong, Ship masters, and the menced business as. Commission and General Agents.
A. FL. FRYER, T.A. LANE,
Victoria, July 15th 1844, *
TIOR SALE. --Bass and Allsop's London Bột. tled Pale Ale and Porter-Curtis's and far- ALLSOP'S Caletta bottled Beer, a small batch, A Warranted in the finest order. Clarets-highly vey's Diamond Grain Gunpowder-and Sardines esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe-in 1 lb, and 2tb. Tins. desclaun and Hermitage of the finest quality,Cham- The nhove just received ex "Lady and Surge". pagne, Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown
Apply to Sherry, and Cherry Cordial; all direct from first
FRYER & LANE. hands in Europe. A small parcel of English Victoria August, 2nd 1844.. Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the City of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars. Just landed, a small batch of first rate Loudon hottled Beer. Apply to
F. H. TIEDEMAN.. At the Stores of Oswald, Disandt & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. Joseph Cooledge in our Firm ceased on the 31st ultimo, and Mr. John Heard is this day admitted a partner.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & CO. Canton, June 1, 1844.
NOTICE
NOR
ADVERTISEMENT. THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have authorised Ma. Jong, LEFFLER, and MR. CHARLES W. Merkay, to sign for their firin by procuration in Hongkong and Macno.
MURROW & CO.
Canton, 1st June, 184,
ÁMICAELE· Insurance Office of CALCUTTA:
E undersigned having been appointed Agents in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calenttal
MURROW & Co. Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1944.
TOR
UPPER part of Mr. Pain's new store, Queen's SALE on Excellent and grand Piano forte a Bay Arah Horse, 14 bands
Road, opposite to Chinams Hong. Hongkong, 1st June, 1814,
JUST received by late arrivals. A small quan el tity of superior. Sherry and Port Wine, in 3 doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagne, its 1 doz baskels; Pale and Dark Brandy, English Shoes: Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware
ROBERT LOWRIE. Victoria, 2nd July, 1844
NOTICE
in very good order apply to.
JANUARIO JOZE LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE a good Lorcha for Passenger or Carge of 40 Tons, or 640 piculs; particulars known by applying to.
JANUARIO`J. LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
NOTICE.
R. DUNCAN JAMES KAY, is authorised to FOR SALE..A good Liliard Table complete.
sign by procuration for our Firme
(Signed) Hongkong, July 8, 1914.
TURNER & CO.
apply to
JANUARIO J. LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
and a Pony Apply to
EDWARD NEWMAN. Hongkong, 27th July, 1844.
TOR SALE-A Palanquin Carriage, apply
EDWARD NEWMAN, Hongkong, 30th July, 1844.
FOR
to
FOR SALE
LE and Porter in cask and bottle, Castle Johannisberg Block in one dozen cazną Port and Sherry in botile
Apply to,
EDWARD NEWMAN, Victoria, 14th August, 1844.