500
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FOR SALE
BY the undersigned Bass's India Ale in bottle and Hogsheads, Porter in do, superior Pals Sherry, Port Champagne, Claret, Champagne and other Brandy Grimble and Pedmore's, Vinegar in 25 gall, casks, Manila Cheroots, Coffee, Hams. A small quantity of excellent Stockfish, and a few tins of Gingerbread Nuts, &c. &1, &c.
A. L. HODGES.
- AT LOW PRICES
- Chinam's Hong, 28th August, 1844. t
FOR SALE AT MACAO.
MERICAN 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, 1844. JUST received ex Patra and on sale at the Store e of the Undersigned, a quantity of Hame and Cheese's of a Superior quality and in good condo tion; Also a Stock of Beer in Wood and bottle ex Marquis of Bute,
Queen's Road.
C. W. BOWRA.
JUST IMPORTED,
A QUANTITY of Schweppe's superior Lemonade and Soda Water, and ready for sale, at the Store of the undersigned.
Waffic; C. W. BOWRA. Queen's Road. :- Victoria, 16th August, 1844, ME JUST RECEIVED A few Bugs of Stat and for Sale at the Godowns of the undersigned CW BOWRAL. Victoria, 17th Aug; 1844. Queen's Read. JUST received by the undersigned. A few sú- perior No. 3 Manila Cheroots, of 1842 manu- facture.
ROBERT LOWRIE, -
Victoria, 2nd July, 1844. UST received by late arrivals. A small quan tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 3. doz. cases
superior Sparkling Champagne, in 1 doz baskets, Pale end Dark Brandy; English Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware. ROBERT LOWRIE,
Victoria, 2nd July, 1844
ESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, suform the public that they are now ready to attend to the repair of Vessels and will furnish at their yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. They offer for saleur
White Pine Lower musts from 16 to 22 in, Pitch pine topmaste all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in and under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch pine and oak plank from 2 to 53, White pine inch boards, Hard plne flooring boards, Oak knees for boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Dakum,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
There is, however, one subject co
the periodical Press of France, whic importance to make known to our ministers: the daily ave periodicals, and printed the post in France, id
cted with 1881 gavo the entire population as 511,917 Out] OPIUM, Patna, new. 775 - 0.
great of this number the proportion of French inhabi.
**Benares, new. 745:0
00 per chest
« Males, new, 770, den picul
Turkey - 360
als may be estimated at 400,000, who are con lented with thres newspapers, not one of which is by daily, but two tri-weekly and one weekly. The 680. ↑ British in Lower Canada have eight newspapers,
OPIUM-Patna, on the 3rd, $7265 to $770; fow chests din besides monthly periodicals, although they perliups post, do not exceed 100,000 in number. The British however in the hands of Chinamen at the former prices. Benares, 679); Malwa, 8750, and Turkey #306. There The re have also literary societies, public libraries, mul probably be higdvance upon these prices, until checket meneed in geume, doo; while the French have nothing of the 3 by a largo arrival. / A fresh importation of 2000 or 1200" through same description.The weekly issues of the chests would bring it (Patna) under $750. Many of the
British press of Lower Canada are equal to 29,000, who purchased on time, havo bee losers.. tnd it will be difficult to draw them in again se above 4800) and wo those of the French press to 8000, +
doubt even for some time, if they will give that Egure. Present sales are to most consumption, there being no spuit to speculate ovulted by the dealers. Pepper
Rice, cargo quality Rattans Sandalwood, Malabar, Timor,&S.S.Isl
This comparison between the British and other nations, which have established colonica, is the same all over the Globevisst das
Newfoundland-Population 75,000 has nino newspapers seven of which are published at St. John's, one at Harbour Grace, and one m Carbo hear; the oldest of the existing papers is the Ragal Gazette, begun in 1805, 1 maalSaltpetre
Bermuda-Early in 1784, a printing office was WOOLLENS. established, and the Bermuda Gazette appeared. There are now two weekly papers, and since Celonel Reid has been the Glovemar of the Island, y they have contained many interesting reports and papers, connected with The Theory of Storms."
Spanish Stripes Long Ellls, scarlet
050
7 50
125 per yard 980 per piece
assorted 8:0 “ Camlets, English, 22 0 Scarlet 820; the market over
Dutch 3280300
There pamphlets--books as laten burgh and Quarterly Heres under band, at a most frifizer Exp fluction in the expense of postage. England, but the desire for it is spr out Europa. Russia already has's uniform price per weight, distanus makinig ha difference. None are so deeply interested in it beconiing general as the proprietors and editors of newspapers, pt. Į riodicals, and reviews, But on the Continent, it is that class of persons whom we know in England by the name of Seavans," who take part in its Let the render turn to an account given at page. 456 of the August number of this Magazine, or to page 208 of the New Zealand Journal No. 76, of the 10th December, 1842, of what was stated to the writer of this by some of the most learned men in Europe, at one of the Wednesday evening meet. Baron de Janquin, at Viennt, ings of the ver In 1839 An appeal may be made to those who have seen M. Arago at Paris with his four se cretaries, some oner of whom understands every
Bahamas The Royal Bahama Gazette was European language, and most Asiatic, what will established at Nassau, New Providence, soon after very the post to knowledge. Pour pine was concluded on the Américiu continent every day by the post to his burenu, who will in 1785, The island now supports two news- - Alum not see the utility, the blessing of general ex papers, and both are issued twice a week, Anniseed. tension of postal communication ? In France, an New Brunswick-In 1830 there were 7 weekly Camphor annuarie is published of every department a newspapers in the province; 4 at St. John's, 1 at Cassia combination of almanack, directory, and every Frederickton, 1 at St. Andrew's, and 1 at Mirami possible statistical mormation, la direcht. By the close of 1837 there had been added to China Roots
2:50 2054 The United States has more newspapers land: this number 3 more, viz., twd at St John's, and 4" Galangal
2.200 0. periodical journals than any other country. The at Woodstock. In the commencement of the Musk
9000 QU calty inhabitants of that State alone has more than the present year (1841) the number had considerably hubaris
• 300* 600 per picul 233 millions of Europeans. T
The first American increased, there being 9 published at St. John's, 2 Tsatlee N 5207 045500 press was set up at Cambridge, in Massachussetts, at Frederickton, A at St. Andrew's, 1. at Mirami- as early ag 1638; in 1775, there were 37 news- chi, and 1 at Woodstock; and Mr papers; in 1901, 203; in 1810, 308; în 1823, adds, " The New Brunswick papers are of a more 598; in 1828, 803,
useful and commercial character than those of the sister province of Nova Scotia, and interiere less with political matters."
Besides the newspapers, more than 400 pe riodicals are annually published. There is no sufficient data from which to compute the number of copies of new papers, which circulato in the United States, as they are sent forth without tax (and knowledge there is not converted into a source of revenue) but the number some time back did not fall short of *00 millions, as stated in the American Almannch for, 1840. The pro ressivo increase has been computed as follows —➡Dr. Miller à estimate in 1801, gives at least 12,000,000, as the number of copies annually circulated, Mr. Thompson in 1910, computed them to be 22,500,000, 4′he American Almanack in 1884. at 75,000,000.
The total number of pap
papers issue
issued in Great Britain and Ireland, In the year 1899, was only 58,516,000 so that making allowance for the dif- ference of population, the number of papers pub- listed in the United States,, in proportion to the population, is more than twice as great as in
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EXPORTS.—ON Board, a sz
81-75 to 2 0 per picul 10 50 * 110
9.50
Buds in 17.50 m).
Canton Simmonds
Nova Scotia, Printing was first introduced into Nova Scotia in 1751, a period of twenty-four years before it was commenced at Canada, and thirty three years before it foun, its way into Now Brunswick. The Halifax Gazelle appeared in 1751, but not brought out at regular intervals until 1760. The history of this paper, is interest ing (but we must refer to Mr. Simonds), of its pro- prieters Jahn Bushell and Authony Henry
A second paper was brought out in 1706. We find there papera at Halifax in 1210 ; six in 1830; eleven in 1838.
The rapid communication between Halifax and England by means of the Cunard man strainers has given quite an iripetus to newspapers, and called into being several now journals. This must act both ways; no doubt on increased number of English newspapers go there,
mali, 28000 2950 50 SET SILE remains its price. Tsallee 5510 to 8510; stock not more than 250 bales. In about ten days the remainder of to 3,200 bales; there is reason to think that this includes aix tlle tat crop will arrive in Cantony, making the white amount
or seven hundred bales from last season, so that the first of the three crops of the present year may be taken at sear 2500 bales. It is said that higher prices have been paid for the second crop, in consequence of a deal for the Canton market, though the first of it may be expected Shanghai, and it is not known sint quanuty will be brought in six weeks. TEA, ale po dirbinde o gr
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Nuno Young Hyson, 20 Flyson Skin Canton. 15
Imperial Cantong “40
Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Daria in England. Nearly all this information is but Prince Edward's Island. Eleven years after Gunpowder Canton. 30
experienced workmen, All orders left with C. W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or Win, P. Pieroe, Esq. Macao, executed with dispatch.
Victoria, August 2nd, 1844.
WATER BOXT-Captains and Agents of ships
are respectfully informed that a Boat hus been fitted with Tanks and a Force Pump for the deli very of Water to the Shipping in Harbour, she will be anchored off the wharf of Mr. N. Duus. Apply on board or at the Cindownst Cash on Delivery, it nee Hongkong, 4th March, 1844,
LATTEY & CO., Chronometer and Watch Makers,DE:
P.
L. Simmonds, Esq. read before the Statistical Sa ciety of London, 21st of June, 1841, and printed in their Reports, Vol. 3. Part the
* Part the 3rd for October, 1840, p. 111 who states that --
A few years ago, it was shown by a very a
able
writer in the Senaman, that the number of news- papers in the United States of America, was in propoition to the population-five times is great as in the British Isles, and the same writer was of opinion that but for the dispersion of the in- habitants, the
the Cuited States would in all proba- bility have a proportion of newspapers eight or ten times as great as in the British Isles; an és- mate, the accuracy of which is confirmed by the fact, that in the State of New York, with a popu lation of two millions, which is equal to one twelfth
UPPER part of Mr. Pain'ny store, Queen's of the British Isles, the number of papers is more
Road, opposite to Chinams Hong,T Hongkong, 1st June, 1844,
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL
FOR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim resches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek,
M. U'SULLIVAN,
AND
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London
E. K. KANE, MD. Graduate of the University of Pensylvania,
Philadelphia,
Resident Surgeons,
Whampoa, 3rd February, 1814,
LONDON MONTHLY MALL, 4*
ANNUAL Subscriptions received at this Office, A few extra copies, by each overland, for sale Office FRIEND OF CHINA
23rd August, 1814.
FOR SALE,—At the office of this paper,
Compradores cheque books,
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the
than two-thirds of the entire number published in the whole of the United Kingdom. We are not, however, to estimate the value or influence of newspaper literature, by its quantify alone, but mist also have regard also to its quality. From chatter, indeed, it derives its chief value, and in whatever degree the Americans may exceed us in the number, they certainly are immeasurably below us in the quality of their newspapers... The Ame‹ rican style of whitung is florid to excess ; journals and periodicals are filled ad nauseam with high-† down figures and dazzling ornaments. An Ame- rican writer cannot describe the simplest ufair without a flourish of trumpets, and their periodical press 13," almost without exception, cliaracterized by redundancy of expression, turgidity of diction,
and an extravagance of style and sentiment. From the immense number of newspapers in the United States, it results that the number of subscribers lo each is limited, 2,000 beis considered a rezpott- able list, and therefore do single papoz is able to units the talent of many able men, as is usually the case in France and England.
As there is no duty on advertisements, advertiš: merchanting is carried on to a large extent is the Amer
can, papers, in the great benefit of trade. The thirteen New York daily papers contain mare ad. vectisements than all the newspapers of England and Ireland."
seaman's act endorsed on the back.
Charterparties, after forms by Chúty, Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty, Bills of Lading, Chinese Tariff of importa, and exports, for counting houses.
But it is time in the Colonial Magasine; to say something of the press in the colonica man 257 British North Assizican Colonies-Canala
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* 30.0 0 18.0 0460 0
the introduction of printing in New Brunswick,
067 0 found its way into this island ; and, in 1205, ass-The tea men are beginning to us in ea a doua
their demands paper was commenced at Cliarlotte Town, called
extensive exchange opération (£120,000) mide by a honse the St. John's Miscellany: This paper was soon that usually ships large quantities of ten coupled with the discontinued. Since that peridd several live fact, that the same firth are sugnbed, but wiler day. fo started, and two are now published, the oldest of have purchased a parcel of silke worth £310, has rather which dates from 1829 M Mamah 23 Nel opened the Chinamens eyes testhe fact that, fun is, toke
Honduras. Population 4000 • The Belize Ad upon as a dangerous return. As the season, advances prices
it is anticipated will come down rertiser was commenced in 1898 and seems likely to last, a second weekly paper, under the title of EXPORT OF TEAS FROM 1ST JULE TO 17TH AUGUST-
Green, 1,140,006 lbs. the Honduras Observer was commenced in 1810. **
Black, 3,085,225 West India Islands: There is not an island in the West Indies which has not two or more papers.
Total 4,225,711 lbs. Cargo City of Dery " included.
Jamaica had a journal on the north side of the island in 1772, but the first at Kingston was in 1778; the island has now 10. ***
COTTON REPORT. Canton, August 1st to 31st, 1844.
Deliveries. Stöck. bales., 939
WWW 3,565 Deliveries, i Stuck.
Mr. Simmonds remarks that the press at Kingston has fluctuated greatly within the last eight or ten years, continual changes having taken place by the discontinuance of old and the establish- Twist, met of new journals. The newspapers are generally conducted with much ability, and contributed American, bales dent largely to our stock of information regarding the Bombay, 45, 427,094 natural productions, statistics, meteorology, &c., Bengal, of the island. 'I'lle tax of postage upon newspapers | Madras, in Jamaica is felt very severely by the proprietors of journals, who are
ho are deprived of many subscribers in consequence of their having to charge an addi- tional sum of 8 dollars for their papers, as one-half per annum, is taken by the Pust Ofoe for trans- mithing them to the subscribers
Howland Hill, where are you? You are wante here. Every Jamaica planter should petition, for
reinstatement. your
(To be continued.) 4.
CANTON PRICES CURRENT.
7TH SEPTEMBER, 1944,37
**** ⠀⠀ IMPORTS.–Dory FμÐ Ale (best brands) $25 Amber Betel Nut Canvas-England
per hid
" 11 0 per cauу |? ......“ __ 0 0 perpicul
Cochineal vendiated 96 Copper, sheathing 320
20% Cordage European 8 0:
S.am
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ENGLISH EXTRACTS.
Tanitary-1762 soon after the congres of the
try by the English.
The second, was the demtreal Gazette, in 1775. Thera wem are bey ipers in Lower Canada in 1810. There were fifty-up in the British North American posSORSIONS 11830 cm
Y
new
Madras
A small quantity of very fine has Bevera
Bengal CUTTON GOODS. Whie Shirtings, 40
Grey daro dito. Yam, Nos.18 to 30. Nos. 3 to 42
► In Lover Canı there was published at Quebec. 3. zemi.weekly and 1 workly; at Three Rivers, I wen
at Standsirad, 1 wreckig. In and 4 weekly. Upper Canada « Ferk or Toronto, fer at Kingston, 5; at Niagara, 3; at Brockville, 2, and | METALS. one each at Hamilton, Perth, asal St. valbende, Tin, Banca ingli 19; in 1834. Baja tumber had increased lö
Plates 34; at present, with a population of 100,000, | Iros, Nail there are about 3 meeniapers in the Pierisce. Mr. Simmorale remarks, that “The British pa- palation of Lower Canada, although emperically | Steel
The comes of Quicksilver
THE PRESS (From the Colonial Mogarine)
(Contioned from No. 165.) There are 31 daily newspapers in Paris: 150 other journals; and 175 newspapers cat of Paris Paris, with a population of about a million, had 14 daily papers an 1840, the average mie of which exceeds 90,000 copies per day; whilst London, with a population of 1,200,000, bad only 9 dady | inferior to the Freach as one to fous, sapport | Lead Pig papera, with a sale of about 45,000 per day,
treble the manŽET OF DAT
per bel
piel)
dull
including
*s.
7,818. 3233
Total 88,113,
91:051 8,752 18,087
117,893 England's Queen
PRICES OF BULLION, Sycce Silver, Large, 1 per cent prémium
Small, 1 to 2 ditto Spanish Dollars, Ferdinand, par
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*** Carolus, 3 per cent. for selected. Republican dito, 4 to 5 per cent, discount, a
EXCHANGE. Bills on London at 6 months sight, 4s. 33. to 45, 40. Navy Bills, 43, to 4s. ld
H.M. Flenipotentiary on the BengalGovt. Treasury
closed
Court of Directors accepted on ditto, 60 days, haver been offered a 225 per $100, Difficult of Sale Exchange. The late purchase of £120,000 of Beringe bills, at 4s, 3d, at the commencement of the season for exports has given a very decided character to the money market, and will probably fix the value of the dollar for al time at fras is. Id. 10:45, hal, etter
FREIGHTS.
To London or Liverpool, £4 perton of 500 To Cut-ports, 10s, per ton additional.
To Amoy, 80 per ton of 40 feet
To ports north of Amoy, 88 disto: ***
Fremra-Ships now loading est Cf. It is doublínk whether this rate will long continna unchanged. There aTO- comparatively few ships in Chhta, and from, the upprove. ment of freight in Indît, reeling vroula cannot be exported from that quarter, it is true a couniderably flees en on the
for piece from gland and it is eqmely true, has apwaste 1 of 100 will resumed to carry the patuce likely to be skipped from die ist Angost, 1944, to Ta Joly, 18. cut day very cuspsivë pincizimes of Wa may culte an advance, and unless a large quanisay of Belduh umanga to takda ap in India no carry rice and coton to hing, we do not anvegiate any dachse on 64,
KLIPS LOADING FOR TRG UNITED KINGDOM, Maia, East Lovepedi, Eunuch firackon, England's Cemen Alexander Barig, Hisdratan, Pibang,
Doux John Digitale and Oras laid on.
Edred, Prisied, and Pablished by Jos Come, At The Friend of China and Mongkan Gasalte Prating Ofte, Quiere Edan,