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THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VOL III No. 160
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of twelve, six, and three months respectively Singl Terms of Advertising. Ten lines and under 21 addit are required to appear, otherwise they will be publish
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A. 1 brig Vanguard, Captain A
M. Walker.
Apply to
W. & T. GEMMELL &Co. or at Macao to Messrs. BOUSTEAD & Co Victoria, 18th September, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA.
apply to
THE Schooner - HARLEQUINS
will be dispatched for the above Ports on the 1st October. Fo
reight:
MURROW & CO.
Canton and Macno.
Macao, 12th September, 1844.
FOR AMOY THE Clipper Brig "PANTALOON," Captain Porter, having part of her argo engaged, will meet with quick or freight apply to
MURROW & CO.
Canton and Macao,
or JAMIESON HOW CO.
Hongkong
Macho, 12th Sept., 1844.
FOR LIVERPOOL WITH DESPATCH.
THE 6, fast Ship JOHN DUG I DALE, Captain Milward,
freight apply to
BOUSTEAD & Co Macao,
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 1944.
PRICE $12 per annum
Gazelteper annum 812. Six months $7. Three months 1, all paid in advance. Credit prices, 914, 88 50, and 25, for the periods
abscribers 25 cts, each, to Non-Subscribers 1 Rupee. Parties calling or sending to the office for papers are requestal to pay cash.
ner line. Repetitions one third of the first insertion. Advertisements to have written on the face of them, the number of times they femanded.” In all instances, those who are not Subscribers, must pay in advance.
TO LET
~ FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry
Bungalow,
Apply 10, RICHARD OSWALD.. Victoria, Zalı August, 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 descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spačinus mry and secure Brick, Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens Road upon moderate terms. Goods placed fexcept combustibles] in Godown 18," Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
N. DUUS. Goods received and sold on Commission, 19 Queen's Rond, Victoria, November, 1st 1843,
Capply tou
FOR SALE.
the Godowns of the undersigned, the fol. Alowing Goods, lately arrived, warranted of good quality, and at moderate prices, viz ———
Singapore Masts, from 00 to 75 feet, by 18
D. I. Madeiras Port
Hock (Graefenberg) Claret
Champagne, and Cognac Brandy
Apply at the Godowns of
Multan, W. & T. GEMMELL & CO,
Victoria; 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE From 16 to 62 oz. Sheathing Big Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings, Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of
E-WELT GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
LA
FOR SALE
FEW fine Guinquil Hats; a superior article for summer wear::
PATE
P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
DATENT BALANCES and Scales, weighing from three hundred to two thousand pounds each, by
P. TOWNSEND. Also, Two Patent Copying Pressey. Victoria, May 23rd, 1944. -
TUST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale, at R. Lownie's Store a splendid assortment of Gentlemens Ready mado Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields, Trowsere, Satin and Silk Vests, Silk and Satin Stocks, and Ties, Glengarrey and Traveling Caps; and a few very superior Cloth Caps, also, some very superior Ladies white French Sattin Stays, and a variety of other ar- ticles, at moderate prices.
FOR SALEUN LLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Beer, a small batch, A Warranted in the finest ordo, Clarets- highly esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe- desciaun and Hermitage of the finest quality, Cham pagne, Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown Sherry, and Cherry Cordial all direct from first
Victoria, 2nd August, 1844, bands in Europe. A small parcel of English Checce packed in lead, just landed from the City JUST RECEIVED, a small quantity of Supe of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars. Rd, Manila Cigars in half Boxes, at Just landed, a small batch of first rate London low price. ⠀
24 inches, Baltic Top, Top-gallant, and Royal-battled Beer. Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN.
Formists and Yards, from 30 to 60 feet, by 7 to 18 inches; Baltic Planks for House building, 16 to 22 feet, by to I inches, by 7 inches; Teak Planks
NYE PARKIN & Co. Ofton
tember 9th 1844.
THE A 1, ship HINDOSTAN Capt Bowen, will load at Wham. pou for Landon with all despatch.
or Freight apply to,
DENT & Co.
at Canton Macao, and Hongkong
Canton, 28th August, 1814,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE EAST COAST OF CHINA.
UE fine Schooner ALLIGATOR, Capt. Cook, A 1200 tans register,
is open for a charter to any port of ports on the East Coast, shou'd no charter offer
At the Stores of Oswald, Disandt & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
Victoria, 4th September, 1844. N, BOULLE.
TO SHIP CAPTAINS, AND BUILDERS.
for House building, 20 to 26 fret, by 3 to 1 inch POR SALE, a Bay Arab Horse, 14 hands the following ships Dumle, and Cleopatra)
hy 12, Oars. Aslı, 14 to 20 feet; Handspikes, Mast. hoops, and Blocks Anchors, from 1 to 20 cwt. ;
Cables from 1 to 11 inches.
A Patent Pumping Windlass, for a Vessel of 400 tons, and fron Bolts Copper Sheathing, from 16 to 20 ounces: Copper Nails: Bolts from | to 11 inches diameter; Pump Jacks; Sheet Lead, of sizes
Navy, Pilot, and Cabin Biscuits Beef and Pork, Tongues, Hams, Rice, Dholl; Peas; Flour, Ghee; Butter; Cheese and Pickles; Jams
and Jellies ¦ Manila Sugar and Coffee.
Black, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Paints, in Tins and Iron Cans; Boiled and Raw Oil, in 3 and 5 Gallon Tins; Body, Japan, and Chrome Varnish, in Tias. Stockholm, Coal, and American Tar American Pitch and Rosin; Tar and Paint Brushes.-
A
and a Pony. Apply to
EDWARD NEWMAN. Hongkong, 27th July, 1844.
OR SALE-A Palanquin Carriage, apply
tu
EDWARD NEWMAN.
NEWMAN Hongkong, 30th July, 1844..
FOR SALE.
Castle Johannisberg Hock in one dozen cases. Port and Sherry in bottle
LE and Portor in cask and bottle,
Apply to,
GNOSE EDWARD NEWMAN, Victoria, 14thr August, 1844.
NOTICE,
1R. DUNCAN JAMES KAY, is authorised to
the will be despatched for Shanghai direct. For ROPE AND CANVAS-Europe Rope, from 1 to 8 M'sign by procuration for our Firm.
N. DUUS. “
freight &e, apply to
Victorin, Sept. 3rd, 1844 18 Queen's Road
FOR BOMBAY
THE ANTELOPE Capt. Dumares
will have early dispatch. For freight or passage, apply to.
RUSSELL & Co Canton. WARDEN DELANO JUN Macao,
inches; Spunyarn; Marline; Hawsline; Oakum and Loglines; Manila Rope, 1 to 5 inches; English Navy Canvas, No. 1 to 6; Russian Canvas; Ravens' Dick, Roping and Sewing Twine; Palms;
Needles, &c., &c.; Dutch Bunting, Red, White, and Blue, Thread, so gla
Beer in Butts, Hogsheads, and Boules, Alsop, Basses, and Saunders,
WINES-Madeira in Quarter, Half, and Whole
BUSH, HALSTED & Co. Hongkong Pipes, and in Cases of 3 to 6 dozen; Sherry in Victor, 22nd August, 1844,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. V
THE A. 1. Barque "ROYAL AL BERT" Captain Balderstone, of 107 Tons. Apply here or at Canton
Victoria, 9th August, 1844.
BELL & CO.
FOR CHARTER THE British Brg Pryde of 202 tons,
Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks; and Octaves of Dark, Brown, Gold, and Straw Co- lours; and Bottled in 3 and 6 dozen Caves, Spanish White Wine Dry Lisbon, Tinto in Quarta Casks; Poit in 3 and 6 dozen Cases Champagne in3 dozen Cases, Rhenish Wine in 1 and 2 dozen Cases English Claret in 3 and 6 dozen Cases; French in I dozen Cases
___Srinits—Brandy, 1st and 2nd qualities in Hogsheads; Cognac in I dozen Cases; Old Manila Rum in Casks of all sizes; Superior Hollands Gin in Cases of 15 bottles: Uld Tom in 1 dozen
(Signed,) TURNER & CO. Hongkong, July 8, 1914.
NOTICE.
Cooledge in our Firm ceased on the 31st THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr. Joseph ultimo, and Mr. Jolin Heard is this day admitted
a partner.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & CO. Canton, June 1, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT. -
NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co..) Jate Henry Pybus in China, (which has been will in future be conducted by the undersigned, who hase associated themselves as Merchants and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.
Tuis era, DONALD C. MACKEY.
Y. J. MURROW. Canton, Ist June, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT.
Ironmongery, viz
Hlooks and Thimbles, Eye Bolts, of various sizes; large and small double Clasp Hooks, Steeled Marline Spikes, Boathooks, &c.
Also,
Patent Cog wheel Spun yarn winches, Cast-Iron Sheave bushes, Composition do, Brass Cooked Block Sheaves, patent Screw Bull's-eye Ventila- tors (for ship's decks); Rigger's Screws, a few Cabin Stoves; and a small Invoice of Pump lauther:
MCEWEN & CO.
Victoria, September 2nd, 1844.
FOR SALE. A small quantity of Cumberland Hams (newly landed), and Gloucester Cheese, A select batch of Barclay and Perkin's,best Porter, in quarts and pints,
MCEWEN &
Victoria, September 2nd, 1844.
FOR SALE
Sherry, Port Champagne, Claret, Champague and Band Hogsheads, Porter in do, superior Palo other Brandy Grimble and Podmore's, Vinegar in 25 gall. casks, Manila Cheroots, Coffee, Hams. A small quantity of excellent Stockfish, and a few tins of Gingerbread Nuts, &c. &c. &c.
A. L. HODGES. Chinam's Hong, 28th Angust, 1844.
the undersigned Bass's India Ale in bottle.
FOR SALE AT MACAO.
AT LOW PRICEM -
MERICAN Mess Beef, Elour, Cheese in tins,
A 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.
Tis now open to charter for two misette in I dozen Cases,dy in 2 dozen Cases AE Undersigned beg to notify that they have JUST received ex, Patna aud on kale at the Store
and is now made liere to
months. She is a fast-sailing vessel, lately arrived from South America, lying at Macao. Application to be
FOX, RAWSON & CO.,
or, at Macao, to ar MR. DURRAN..
Hongkong, 25th July, 1844.
FOR SALE:
BY PUBLIC AUCTION; if not sold by private D contract, (on a day hereafter to be named), the fast sailing Back, "MASDEU", of 247 tons, baving had a thorough repair, and recoppered in December, 1842
The teak built Bng "SPY", of 116 tons; about seven years old; and. -- u
The Brig "Linget”, of about 100 tons.
Apply to
JNO SMITH The two last named vessels would be sold on the most advantageous terms, and on credit i!
Macao, 26th, August 1841.
required.
O lot on moderate terms, the fine old ship SAKAN being well calculated for an Hospital surp of Godown.
Apply to
JOHN LAMONT. East Point, 20th June, 1844.
Victoria, 13th Angust, 1844.
N DUUS..
FOR SALE-A Lithographic Press complete, Theodlight, a couple of Azimuth and Steering Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, and other Nautical Instruments, Two patent Water Closets for Upper and Lower Stones, apply to u
Victoria, Aug. 13th,1844. ~~ 18 Queen's Road
JATER BOAT –Captains and Agents of ships
W
are respectfully informed that a Boat hus been fitted with l'anks 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. Daus.
* Apply on board or at the Godowns.
Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, 4th March, 1844.
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE at the Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanat Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality) Apply to
BURD LANGE & Co. Victoria, 28th August, 1814,
FOR SALE AT the Godowas of Messrs.
Fox Rawson & Co., « quantity of Burton Ale in fhis, from Worthington and Robinson, ex
Hongkong, 27th March, 1841
FOR SALE EL Company's Bills on Bengal
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 25d July, 1841
I authorised Mr. Jöne. Leffler, and Ma. Charles W. MURRAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao," S
. DE MURROW & CO, Canton, 1st June, 184.
AMICABLE INSURANCE Office of CALCUTTA. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents in Chius are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta.
MURROW & Co. Canton & Macao, 10th Joly, 1844,
R. JOHN SMITH, of Macao, will receive
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 Bate,
Queen's Road.
C. W. BOWRA.
JUST IMPORTED,
A QUANTITY of Schweppe's superior Lemonado
and Soda Water, and ready for sale, at the Store of the undersigned.
C. W. BOWRA Queen's Road.
Victoria, 16th August, 1844. –.
advertisements and subscriptions for the Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette, he is also authorised to collect outstanding accounts due by the Macao subscribers. In future Mr.JUST RECEIVED.-A few Bags of Gram and for Sale at the Godowns of the undersigned.
C. W. BOWRA. Victoria. 17th Aug, 1841. Queen's Road. THE Undersigned beg to intimate to the inha
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Smith will have a few extra numbers of each paper for sale. Price to subscribers 23 cents each, 898-Subscribers 1 rupee..
Victoria, 8th June, 1844.
A CARD.
Tbitants Hongkong, Ship-masters, and the
public in general, that they have this day com-
Agents.
DB. B. KENNY, and Dr. K. WILSON beg menced business as Commision and General
to intimate to 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 Blenkeim Reach.
July 1st, 1844.
FOR SALE: THEAP Cash Hanging, and Astral Lamps,
Just landed.
P TOWNSEND. Victoria, 20th August, 1844.
S
A.H. FRYER," 'T. A. LANE,
Victoria, July 15th 1844.
FOR SALE NUPERIOR Doe Skin fur Trospers, and Cashi-
mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns, Al come very lig Black Bearer and Velvet Hats Curtis and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gen Powder and Walkers Percussion Caps,
FRYER and LANE.
Victoria, 30th August 1814,