ancient Rome; and in none more essentially than in the grent preponderance of the male over the female population. There being no Romulus, however, to control and bind together these dis enrdant materials, it will not appear strange to the Phylosophical mind, that disputes should frequently arise, and that, in the absence of a supreme Court, prevail. · It may be club lay should occasionally 1 hore observed, parenthetically, that notwithstand ing the great influx of kentucky men, the salien- cy of the John Bull spirit effectually excluded the Rifle and the bowey knife, and maintained trium- phantly the ascendancy of the quarter staff.
This system of self protection, which necessa- rily entailed on every man the burden of a cudgel, having been found somewhat irksome, in progress of time recourse was had to another mode of de- fence, the origin of which may be traced to the ancient scottish institution of Henchmen, and was no doubt introduced by some canny-man from the north of the Tweed. To obviate the necessity of being continually on their guard, lest offended neighbours should catch them napping,” and exercise club law," recourse was had to hench inen, whose province it was to be ever in waiting for the protection of their masters.
The constant presence of a burle negro or Ma nilla-man, being at length found inconvenient, espe cially by these who kept female compredures, the station of these alten lents was in course of time removed from the interior to the exterior of the dwelling. It can scarcely create surprise that a change of so obviously depreciating a tendency, ∙should excite discontent in the men thus removed from the hearthstone to the thresh . But to be brief, a general strike e sued amongst the negros and others, which led to the substitution of Chinese retainers. These men being unable to do battle, like their pugnacious predecessors, another mo. dification of the system took place, the peculiarity of which consisted in the retainers merely keeping watch, and giving their masters notice of the rap. proach of intruders. It may be supposed that under this change instances of surprise were not uncommon. To provide against this contingency being a great desideratum, and their being, as we have observed, few European fent les in the com- munity, consideration for the softer sex was not permitted to thwart, in any measure, subsequent deliberations, consequently it was resolved, that masters should hence forward be apprised of their survants watchfulness by "beat of bamboo,”
A few of the more juvenile members of the com munity, whom freshness of feeling still disposed to aknowledge the humanising influence of Eu-
ropran female society, at first opposed this dis tracting measure, as being one calculated, not only seriously to disturb the few ladies ofready amongst thera, but also to prevent any accession to the number of those charmers, whose presence can alone cheer the exile's heart and render banishment endurible. But their youthful notions were set al nonght. Speculations, not of a matrimonial chas racter, occupied the general mind, and gave to the chastened tastes and predilections of unmitigated manhood a preponderating influence. This was the iron age
CHAPTER 2xD.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG KONG GAZETTE.
very circumstanoss which arose from the seizure of their ventures, now unblushingly held forth their pensation for their LossER hands to receive Truly, this was the age
be cont
SEIPPING IN
GARRIVE SETTEMBRE 1--- Ariel, Macfa
1–Gazelle, Chase, 1-Deftance, Hall, Whampoa.
Amazon, Abbott, Lombock Wanderer, Smith, Ningpo and Chusan. 2Cleopatra, Early, London.
-Ann McKi, Vasmer, Whampoa, 2-Sophia Fraser, Williams Whampoa. 2-Vizen, Carr, Chusen
3-City of Palaces, Major, Amoy. 3--Sir Edward Ryan, Anderson, Whampoa. 3-Amistad, Dela Matta, Mact 3-Alligator Cook, Chusan, 3--Pantaloon, Porter, Amoy. 3- Spec, Cole, Whampoa. -*
BAILED
August 30- Red Rover, McMurro, Fast Coast.
31-Rob Roy, White, Singapore and Calcutta. SEFTEMBER 3-Ariel, Macao. 250
3-Amazon, Abbott, Whampoa. 3-Stork, Miller, Whampoa,
UNDER DESPATCH
Recovery, Java,
Antares Mauritius
Englands Queen and Marchs of Douro, London. Antelope, Bombay
Thomas Crisp, Shanghai. Lady Leith, South Seas, Tumseljee Jejebhoy, Siam, Carmen, Manila.src Funny Connell, Manila Defiance, do Cay
Ann Me Kim, East Coast.
Passengers per Cleopatra, Mr. and Miss Lizzatt, Mr. Flaner, and Mr. Shumacher." -****
The Cleopatra reports a barque arrived at Aujer from this, with native Troups on board of the 12th August,
Passenger per Wahlerer, Capt. J. M. Jeffery sili Regt.
Spoke the Red River outside, and - siglel IF M. 8Agincourt" on 28th Augt, off Breaker point steering to the Eastward.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.ne
August 7th Anonyma, from Calcutta July 25th; Sth John Brightman, China 12th July: 9th Paul Jones, Bombay 18th July; Coromandel, Bombay 14th July: Malacca, Calcutta, 16th July; Chatham, Calcutta, 12th July, 10th Spitefi, Hongkong 1st Angast 12th Little Catherine, Bombay 12th July, 11th Stork, Madras 19th July 13th Brito- mart, Calcutta 26th July.
DEPARTURES.
Charles Grant, 1400 Wyld. Macvicar, & Co.
316, Marshall? na
261, Edington. Abbott
do. do.
do. do
St. Laurence, Newlands."-- Russell & Altzunder Baring, Wall, ~uda Duchess of Buccleuph, 350, Straker. do. - William Browse, Thomson. Ditom & Co. Riyal Albert, 407, Balderstone, Bell & Co., John Wickliffe, 06 2, Daly, Turner & Co. Marquis of Bute, 545, Bannaty do Oriza, 633, Christian. Lady East; 000, Goldsonttr, Sanderson, Bashby, 308 Kennedy & McGregor. Penang, 809, Hawkms. Lindsay & Co. England's Queen, James Nye Parkin & Co. Earlof Liverpool, Wilson Fox Rawson & Co. Masaj 350, Sproule, Holliday Wree & Co. * South Stockton, Hitchens. W&T. Genell & Co. Bahamiant, Pearson. Gibb Livingstone & Co. Cursetjes Corodsjes,535 Campbell, D.&M. Rustomjee Earl Clare, 910, Scott, Vis al đỡ. Caledonia, 710, Burn, S. Rustomjee, Prince of Wales, 826, Jones Dadabhoy Rustomjee. John Laird, 276, St. Croix. Fattel Mombarak, 1090, Moore, S. T. Mahomed. Sultana, 905, Wadge. Dadahhoy. Stathart, 550, Dixon, IL Framjee, Favorite, 529, Scadder
Coromandel, 754, Cuningham. Order. Rohamany, Kinsey. Rustomjer & Co.
493
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANEL HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents. 1 in China are prepared to graut Policies pay- able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, Colombo and Mauritius..
(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, Lath August, 1844. '. OR SALE. —The under Wines just received
FOR
Fine Old Pale and Brown Sherry,
Fine okl Port.
Champagne.
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victorio, 8th April, 1844.
NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of
M. William R. Lejee, and Mr. William Couper, in our house havo ceased; and: Mr. Nathaniel. Kinsman, Me. William A. Lawrence, and Mr. William Moore, have been admitted partners February last. therein, their interest commencing on the 1st
Our Firm now: consists of W. S. Wetmore, of New York; Samuel Wetmore, Juur., Nathanie Kinsman William A. Lawrence, and William
Moore.
WETMORE & ̈ ̃Co.
Canton, 15th March, 1814. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR "PORATION OF LONDON... ESTABLISHED HE ROYAL CHARTER, A.D., 1720.
·· FOR FREIGHT on CHARTER: TOTHE EAST COAST OF CHINA,
THE THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent in Hongkong for the said Corporation, is au- THE fine Schooner ALLIGATOR,thorised to accept Assurances on Stores or Go. 11 Capt. Cook, A 1 200 tons register, downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- 21s open for a charter to any port or
ing Houses and their contents as follows, viz. :- ports on the East Coast. should no charter offer
1st-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with she will be despatched for Shanghai direct. For
Tiles Slate, or Metal, when isolated freight &co, apply to
N. DUUS.
RANE OF PREMIUM, 20S, PER CENT, PER ANNUM, Victoria, Sept. 3rd, 1844 18 Queen's Road.
2nd-Built and coveted as above, not isolated, FOR AMOY
but divided from the adjoining buildings by entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the Roof,
TJMIE/A ̈| Ship "PLANCIUS" Capt:
Rolgand, will have early dis patch, For freight or passage, apply to SERGILMAN, Canton.
Macan AJ JARVIE,
BUSH; HALSTED & CO. Hongkong. cho, August 31st, 1844) 7990) TO SHIP CAPTAINS, AND BUILDERS. JOR SALE (ez John Dugdale, and Cleopatra)
the following Ship's Ironmongery, viz. Hooks and Thimbles, Eye Bolts, of varions
sizes urge and small double Clasp Hooks, Steeled Marlino Spikes, Boathooks, &c.
Also,
Patent Cog wheel Spun yarn winches, Cast-Iron Sheave bushes, Composition do. Brass Coaked Black Sheaves, patent Screw Ball's-eye Ventila tors (for ship's decks): Rigger's Screws, a few Cabin Stoves; and a small Invoice of Pump leather.
HGEWEN & CO.
August 7th Wisshicon, China: 8th Antelope,
Victoria, September, 2nd, 1844. China 9th Anonyma, China; 9th Ernaad, CalTOR SALE-A small quantity of Cumberland cutta ; 10th Pauf Jones, China, Chatham, Clina;
• Hams (newly landed), and Gloucester Cheese, 11th Spiteful, Bombay 10th Castle Edon, Chi. A select batch of Barclay and Perkin's,best Porter, Malacca, China - Coromandel, China; 13th John
in quarts and pints. Brightman, Calcutta ; Stork, China, ***)
"Brilsh Lion being at length roused from His hair by the clamorous vapourings of Celestial vanity, fleets and armes visited these shores After a protracted, but hand over-hand, contest, the brother of the moon dwindled to a little stam and ceded to the crown of Britain the Island of fragrant streams. – Instead of monopolising the place as a mere military post, the triumphant,au- thorities generously invited the landless white men who had been so long upon the coast to take shelter under their tag. It was soon found, ales, that years of self will and freedom from restraint had quite unfitted the new comers for the enjoiment of liberal Government. In all ages periods of popular licence have invariably been succeeded by military alespotism, a benign law of providence for which mankind can never be too thankful. Following this regenerating principle of nature. Sir Henry Pottinger seized the reins of power with an over mastering grasp. Mazeppa's firy untamed steed could as well brook the bit, as some of those whom forume thus congregated beneath Soift, 140, Butrey Scou
LOADING FOR CHINA VA
August 15th Amela ; Anundehunder, Emelian
FREIGHTS.
Tonnage in fair request, and rates of freight likely to follow the advance which has taken place in China and Manila,
the conqueror's chariot wheels
Like a drove of wild elephants entrapped by the wily hunter, they formed and fumed and lashed their tails. To keep up the metaphor, those who sported a little more tory than their neighbours snorted something about the "house of commons," whilst h's Excellency's assistants industriously pricked them with ordinances, receiving in return an occasional trunk full of most insavoury “Ar- ticles."This state of things continued for a con- siderable time. Yef, in justice to Sir Henry Pottinger, it must be recorded, that he did not drive the iron completely into their souls. He respected their prejudices, at least so say his that candour which should ever
do
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR.
Jardine Matheson & Co Mazeppa, Fraser. Anonyma, Thomas. Fanny Connell, Davis. Warlock, Jauncey, Jumseljee Jejeebhoy, Connor. Ariel, Macfarlang, Gazelle, 115, Chase. Defiance, 511, Hall. Vixen, 198, Carr. Christina 350; Primrose Possidone, 395, Valentine. City of Palaces, Major.
do.
do..
Dent & Co,
dov
do.
do.
Russell Co do. do
BOUNEN & Ch
Victoria, September 2nd, 1841. TOTICE. Expected daily, (per Dumfries) a few Copying Machines, with appurtenances complete, and a supply of suitable Stationary.
MOEWEN & CO..
Victoria, September 2nd, 1841.-
WANTED:
a respectable appoinment take
Borges hooner, Loren or other Craft is well acquainteil with the Northern and West Coast of China as also the Opium Trade. Address to X. Y. Z. Office of this Paper.
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RATE OF PREMIUM, 259. TER CENT. PER ANNUM. Assurances as above, for six months, three- fourths, and for three months, one half of the annual rate of preinium will be charged,
Of the First Class, Assurances to the extent of £5,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £,090 only on one risk.
A building and its contente form one risk; thus the above sums niny in either case be declared all- on the Building or all on the contents; or part on,`
the Building and part on the contents.
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is paul.
W. BELL, Agent for Hongkong,
Victoria, Hongkong,
24th July, 1844.
THEATHING Copper, 16 to 24 oz., with nails,
Sheet Lead, de
At the Godowns of
HENRY HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Road,
24th April, 1844.
C. MARKWICK. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE,
ON 7TH SEPTEMBER AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. 17 LOTS of Land, Situated on the,N. W of Major Caines Residence, The Dimen- tions of are made to suit,
talists, frontage: 15 Feet, depth is mall Capis lots will be staked off, and, numbered, in · Eng- lish, and Chinese and will be known by 4 Red flags, placed at the extremity of the lots,
Terms of Sale, will be made known by the Auc-.
TEST RECEIVED, a small quantity Supe-
Fior No. 3, Manila Cigars in bait Boxoftioneer, on Day of Sale,
Hongkong, 21st Angust, 1841.
low price.
Victoria, 4th September, 1844 N. BOULLE
TO LET
A Bungalow," Apply to, Apetyt deo, RICHARD OSWALD.
Victoria, 7th August, 1844.
DE NOTICE:
FOR SALE
he undersigned Bass's Indin Ale in bottle
Band Hogsheads, Porter in do.. superior Pale
Sherry, Port Champagne, Claret, Champagne and other Brandy Grimble and Podmore's, Vinegar in 25 gall, casks, Mauila Cheroots, Coffee, Hamis. A small quantity of excellent. Stockfish, and a few
OUR FIRM IN ENGLAND from this day, is ins of Gingerbread Nuts, &c. &c. &c.
FARBRIDGE & CO. Hva me
SO HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hồngkong, 1st August, 1841 IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON
Corcyra, 121, Hazelwool Turner & Co. Chatham. 351, Gifford, Jamieson How & Co Sir Ryan, 320, Anderson. Spec 119, Colo. Pantaloon, 202, Porter. Cayuga (Am), Starbuck Cleapatra, 357, Early. Ann McKim Am), Vasmer. Zephyr. Johnson Macvicar. Co. Carmen, (Spn.), Escovar. Flolliday Wise & Co. Petrel (Am), 99, Rogers, N. Duused Thomas Cris Metcalfe don Alligator, 200. Cook
do
Vonge Quene, $5. Fletcher, Larkins &Co. J Pearl, 130, Morison D. & M. Rustomjee,
friends the conduct of an impartial historian Dumish Oak (Dan), Paulson, Burd Lange & Co
regulate impells us to admit, that we have heard rumou not a little calculated to damage his Excellency's reputation for firmness. He tacitly admitted the introduction of bamboo beating, that relie of the lawless times described in our first chapter.
Whether this arose from respect for his subjects prejudices, as his friends allege, or whether it really sprung from the dread of a popular outbreak, as some do not hesitate to aver, must be left for his own autobiography to reveal. But even the to- lerance of this distracting costom in an age of des. potism, and its suppression by the liberal govern ment under which we now live, will not seem strange to the student of History. In what eras, we would ask, have the most diabolical practices, such as the burning of witches and the judgment by ordeal, obtained sufferance? In the stern times of uncontrated power. When have they been put down! In the palmy days of rational Jiberty. Even the old sleepy headed noisy Charleys, to whom ourb amboo beaters may be not unaptly compared, belonged to an age of com- parative despotism. Whereas the silent, wakeful, policeman, is the creature of a reformed and es. sentially liberal government. But we are intren. ching on the subject of our next chapter.
We should have beforo observed, that the opium indemnity money was paid during this epoch, when man, who had fattened, beyond the compass of their own most sanguine expectations, on the
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THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
in China for the above Company are prepar to accept Assurances in Hongkong 1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether detached from any other corered with Tile, Slate, Metals or other incumbustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium 4 por
Eleonor Russell, Jeffries, Fox Rawson & Co, recent per annulerin analiper John Dugdale, 407, Milward Boustead & Co. Albert Edward White. Gibb Livingstone & Co. Lady Leith, 153, Wollaston. Bell & Co. Sophit Fraser, 293, Williams, do.. Recovery, 500, Johnstone. R. J. Gilman. Wanderer, 400, Smith. Smith. A Anna, 100 C. W. Bowra, Amistad, 320, Dela Matta,
2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous gonds are housed. On such the premium will 3. be
per cent per annum.
HER MAJESTY's Shira. Minden, Master Commanding, Wellington, Hospital
and Store Ship.
II. M. S. Iris, Cap.. Mundy, II. C. Str. Proserpine, Com. Hough, R. N. BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA. Madras, 624, Flack. Jardine Matheson & Co. Queen Victoria, 518, Brooks. » does
do Fort William, Hogg.
do. Edmonstone, 624. *** Marchs of Douro, Woodnorth. do Sirge, Burnett. Scalesby Castle, 1603, Lemon, do. Malacca, 523, Shetler. Earl of Balcarras, 1498,Baker, do Lowjec Family 925, Ayers. Dent & Co.
do. Tory, 608, Johnston. Patna, 363, Clarke Medusa, 389, Purdie. Hindostan, 780, Bowen, Stork, 329, Miller,
do.
do.
do.
do.
3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 1} per cent per annum.
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £10,000, on one risk. Of the second & third Class,, 5,000.
A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may be insured either on the building alone or fue con- tents alone, or part on each.
No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid.
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao and Manila.
Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to sand in full paticulars of the risk, deviation
aby from which without the consent of the Company will vitiate the polier.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
Bills on Loudon at 6 months by
NYE PARKIN & Co.
Macao, 27 July, 134492 FOR
OR SALE
Canton, August 10th, 1911.
A. L. HODGES. Chinam's Flong, 28th August, 1844. FOR SALE AT MACAO. AT LOW PRICES
AMERICAN Mess, Beef, Flour, Cheese in tins, Raisins in half boxes packed in casks. Butter in small kegs. Just landed from ship Montauk from New York.
W. P. PEIRCE.
August 22nd, 1814. JUST received ex Putna and on sale at the Store. of the Undersigned, a quantity of Hams and Cheese's of a Superior quality and in good condi tion; Also a Stock of Beer in Wood" and bottle ex Marquis of Bute,
Queen's Road.
C. W. BOWRA.
JUST IMPORTED, A und Soda Water, unda dy sale, at the QUANTITY of Schweppe's superior Lemonade
Store of the undened,
Victoria, 16th August, 1844.
C. W. BOWRA.
Queen's Road.
JUST RECEIVED—A few Bags of Gram and for Sale at the Godowns of the undersigned.
BOWRA Queen's Road.
Victoria. 17th Aug, 1844.
JUST received by the undersigned. A few su- perior No. 3 Manila Cherools, of 1812 manu- facture.
ROBERT LOWRIE. Victoria, 2nd July, 1944. JUST received by late arrivals.
tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 3 doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagne, in t doz baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy, English Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware. ROBERT LOWRIE,
Victoria, 2nd July, 1844,
A small quan