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GOVERNMENT NOTICE. CONTRACT FOR WASHING AND RE PAIRINO, BARRACK AND HOSPITAL BEDDING CLOTHING &c. TOTICE, is hereby given that TENDERS an
NOTICE
dressed to the "Respective Officers of the Ordnance " will be received until Wednesday the
10th Instant for Washing and Repairing, for One Year, the following articles of Barrack and Hus- pital Bedding, Clothing &c. &c.
Indian
Blankets-Europe Quilts, Cotton Bannians Flannel,
Bed Cases
Blankets Indian
at per 100 Pieces
Drawers Linen
Do Woollen
Gowns
at per 100 Pieces.
Palliassia
Quilts
Sheets
Shirts Linen
Do. Woollen
Table Cloths
Trousers
Bandages
Bolster Covers,
Cape, Linen or Woollen
Dusters
Pillow Cases
Socks,
Pairs,
Stockings, do.
Towels
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
We lay before our readers, a summary of United States is rendered throughout
treaty, recently formed between ho chung kwo, which means, the union of all natione, States of America and China. or the nation which embraces within itself the unfor
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AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 1844.
We are glad to hear that the Lanr White, has sustained her reputation for speed. She made the almost unprecedented twenty six days from Hongkong to Ar sgainst the 9. W. monsoon,
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of all. In the same tresty, when speaking of other nations trading with China, the same word is used which the Americans apply to each particular state, via:
this treaty is similar to which will be the ground ompacts, between the Chi nese and European nations. There are a few kwo, only instead of the word chung, of the articles, how ver which especially at which means multitudinous universal, the word tract our notice, and to them we will briefly ko, several, e prefixed. We have been long familiar with the vanity of the Americans considering each in- dividual state of the Union, as a sovereign independent state, and as much a separate government as the king doms of France or England, but it is new to us to meet with the preposterous assumption that the Uni ted States comprises within itself every organised and civilized community in the world. We rather suspect however that it is attributable to the incompetency of the Translators employed, who did not know that chung meant many, multitudinous, all, and who were not aware that supposing them to have retaincel the word kws for each individunt state, the expression
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In the second article, there is reference to "a tariff which is made a part of the treaty," but we are left in the dark, as to whether this tariff, is the one now in existence, or if a new one has been concocted. As the treaty goes into immediate operation, and as all na tions are entitled to the advantages which are to be derived from a modification of the pre- sont duties, it would be well to ascertam whether any alterations have been made. The
We would remind the public, of the Notice from the Superintendent of police, regarding dogs. The new regulation comes into force on the 16th inst tariff is mentioned in other clauses, but always at ho kuo, "United States," would have
It is only two or three years since, in the Mauri, tius. several lives were lost, and an entire commu at per 100 Pieces wity kept in a state of excitement, from the number of mad Dogs, though previous to that time hydro- phobia in the island was unknown. We mention this, lest there should be some amongst us, who doubt the necessity for taking this precaution.
The articles are to be received at such times and in such quantities as may be required, either at Victoria, Chuck-chew or Sywan, upon the direc tion of the Barrack Master and returned to the
same places respectively, completly washed and
repaired.
The Tenders can be made for the whole of the washing at the three places above named, or for either place separately.
··*** Office of Ordnance, Victoria Hongkong, 5th October, 1844.
ENDERS will be received at this Office until Saturday the 12th instant inclusive, for the un- dermentioned articles for Barrack services. viz.
4 Cupboards Patterns to be seen at the 50 Cot Boards ↑ Ordnance Office 100 Large Chatties Similar to those usually 100 Small Do. (supplied for hospital purposes ALSO For the supply of Brooms for One Year, for the Ordnance and Barrack Department.
The Tenders must be sealed and marked on the envelope "Tenders for Barrack Services."
EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G.
Commissariat, China,
Victoria, 4th October, 1844.
ENGINEER CONTRACTS.
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There is only one opinion, as to the propriety of destroying all of the ownerless, deseared animals, The sixth article rectifies a defect in Sir that infest the town, and we trust those who have Henry Pottingers treaty, to which we have Dogs, whose sately they would not see endangered, frequently had occasion to refer. According will take the necessary precautions.
Sir Henry's treaty, small coasting vessels, had not only to pay port charges at the same rate as large ships coming from Europe, but they had also to pay at each port they might visit on a coasting voyage. By this impolitic arrangement, a ves of 150 tons, selecting a cargo here, at Man, or at Whampoa, and requiring to visit all the four ports before she disposed of it, and again calling at these ports in returning, would have to pay from £100 to £150 of port charges, in from a month to six weeks. By the sixth article of Mr. Cushing's treaty, these restrictions upon the coasting trade are swept away; vessels of 150 tons are now admitted at the modified rate of one mace per ton-formerly they paid five-and are also per- mitted to visit a second port, if necessary to do so, without again being subject to tonnage dues.
In hearing of the robbery of Mr. Miller's shop a few days ago, we trust our readers will bear in remembrance that, this is t the second time. that this poor, but honest and industrious man,has been completely ruined through canses over which he had no control. It has been suggested to us, and we heartily concur in the propriety of the sugges tion, that something ought to be done for him in misfortunes. A few hundred dollars Dis present
relieve him from great distress, and we are may sure that the generosity of his countrymen, will not be appealed to in vain..
been more idiomatic and quite as expressive as the every nation under heaven, and may be considered a selected. As it is, however, it will serve for aort of universal national treaty."
Commerce has gained by Mr. Cushing's mission, and that is the great point. It is not for nothing that America has been at the ex- pence of his visit, and were such a thing pos sible-without a dissolution of the American Union, and equal advantages to be derived from their presence, we should wish to see a representative of every star of which it is composed.
From the Chinese Repository for Sept. 1844. SUMMARY OF THE TREATY OF WANGHIA,
SIGNED JULY 3, 1844.
Keying, Commissioners respectively on the part of the United States of America and China, Note This Treaty was ratified by the Emporor of China in August and the ratification notified by H. E. Keying to Commodore Parker, Sept. 14th. It was soon after published by the Chinese authorities, and its provisions go into effect without any farther delay. This summary is taken from Keying's memorial to the Emper, r, which contains the on tire Treary.
Between their Excellencies Hox. C. CUSHINg and
Article ten, is also highly creditable to Mr. Cushing; it proves that if not himself acquaint ed with mercantile affairs, he at all events had the good sense to consult those who were. ART. Ist. This provides for a perfect, permanente
and universal peace between that two nations. Ships by this arrangement, ars privileged toza. This provides that all duties on imports anchor at any of the five ports, and if they and exports, shall be fixed and settled in a Tariff, find the market does not suit their cargo, they which is made a part of the treaty; and that these can depart without paying port charges, produties shall never exceed those required of any vided they do so within forty eight hours, and other nation whatever. All fees are abolished. It have not broken bulk. Our commercial read secures also, to the United States, any and all pri ers
rs will fully estimate the advantages to be vileges and advantages hat may at any time here derived from this portion of the treaty they after be conceded by the Chinese to any other go will also appreciate the liberality which con- verument ur nation, ceded, and the shrewdness which stipulated for such a boon.
We refer our readers to a narrative of the proceedings of H M. chip Dido at Borneo, It is to be hoped that the severe, though merit: ed chastisement, which Capt. Keppel has given the pirates on the N. E. coast, will have a salutary influence over the lawless hordes who occuppy most of the Indian Is- There is little doubt that, many a lands. European ship has been destroyed, and the crews murdered by these lawless villains. In the Polynesian islands also there have been of late several atrocities committed the solitary Whaler, who for two or three years, has been following his hardy calling in every variety of climate and weather, tempted by the beautiful OTICE is hereby given that tenders will be re appearence of the islands of the Southern paying duties. This also is an additional ad. ceived at this office until Tuesday the 15th Inst. seas, has been induced to moor his barque in inclusive, from such persons as may be willing to fancied security, and in an unguarded moment underinke any of the undermentioned works at the ship has been seized and the crew but this place plans and specifications of which may chered by the seemingly guileless natives. We be seen at the Office of the Commanding Royal hear, by the last advices from New South Wales, that Sir Everand Homes, with his ship the North Star, had gone to sea, with the in- tention of visiting several of the groups, where piracies have been committed, and punishing the pirates, We wish him every success, and if there are white men (run-aways from the penal settlements) among these lawless people, we trust that they will not escape.
Engineer, viz.
17 To build two ranges of Soldier a Barracks, which must be undertaken on separate contracts. 3 To build a Sea Wall on the North side of the
Battery.
To make cuttings for drainage, and to alter the Water course in the Sepoy Cantonment. Security will be required for the fulfillment of the agreements entered into.
EDW. PINE COFFIN, C. G.
Commissariat, Victoria,
4th October, 1844.
BILLS ON THE TREASURY. NOTICE is hereby given, that tenders will be received at this office until Wednesday the 9th Inst inclusive, for the purchase of Bills at 30 days sight, drawn by the undersigned on the Lord Comis sioners of Her Majesty's Freasury in London, to on amount not exceeding ten thousand Pounds Sterling
3d. Secures free access to the five ports, Canton, Amoy, Fuchau, Ningpo, and Shanghái, Article twenty, provides for the re-export for all citizens of the U. S. with their families and of goods, to any of the five ports without again vessels.
4th. Provides for the appointment and recog vantage, obtained by the foreign merchant, nition of consuls and other officers, at all these though one, which at present, he may find it ports, for their official intercourse and personal difficult to avail himself of, as the summary correspondence, on terms of equality, and for re- being a mere outline of the treaty, does not dress in case of insult or injury.
* 5th. By this the citizens of the United States state the forms that are required to be gone are permitted to import from their own or any through, or the certificates obtained on the re- other country, and to purchase and export to their own or any other country, all manner of merchan- export of goods.
dise not prohibited by this treaty, paying only the duties specified in the Tariff
There are two other articles of this treaty to which we would direct attention. Twenty two provides for the neutrality of the United States flag in case of war between China and other countries. Such is the explanation of this article in the summary; but we confess we
6th. By this article, the tonnage duties arp fixed at 5 mace per ton on vessels over 150 tons, and 1 mace only per ton on vessels under 150 tons. Measurement duties, &c. are abulished. It pro.
second port to clear off her cargo, shall not in that ease pay tonnage duty a second time.
7th. This exempls from tonnage -duty all- small craft, carrying only passengers, letters, pro visions, &c.. not duliable.
8th. By this it is made lawful to here pas- sage and cargo-boats, and to take into service pilots, compradors, linguists, writers, and all manner of
It is to be regretted, that some European should wish to see it translated in full. We vides also that a vessel having occasion to go to a power, does not form a settlement on the island cannot see the e necessity for making such of Borneo. The permanent presence of a few a compact. As a matter of course, the troops, and two or three small vessels of war, flag of the United States, would be neutral, would be the only effectual way to put a stop in the event of war, between China and France, to piracies. To the inhabitants of the interior- or China and England, as the flags of these said to be a quiet and industrious people the two countries, would be neutral in the event protection of the flag of England, France, Amo. of a war between American and China. The rica or Holland, would be a great boon. From last article the thirty fourth-provides for the best accounts we can obtain of Borneo, it a modification of the treaty after a period of would appear that, the mouths of the different twelve years, and that individual states of the rivers are in the possession of hordes of Malay Union shall not send Ministers Plenipotentiary to ruffians, who alike tyrannise over the peaceful China !! inhabitants and carry on their piratical depre. dations against the ships who have to pass near their baunts.
We copy, from the Singapore Free press the following notice of Mr. Dunnett's death. It will
laboures, seamen, &c.
9th. Provides that the Chinese may appoint cusom house officers to guard vessels in part, which officers may live on board, or in buats alongside, but are to receive no fees or promvision from the ships.
The tenders must be sealed, and marked on the envelope Tender for Bills," and are to specify
We thought we knew some little of the
10th. This makes it incumbent on the par the number of Pence Sterling which will be taken
United States of America-some little also of the United States of Mexico-having re-ties concerned to report within 48 hours after com in exchange for nne Mexican or other Republican Dollar, the amount desired, to whose order pay
eided three years in the former and nearly ing to anchor in either of the five ports, the name able, and the number of Bills required, which can
two in the latter, but we do not remember of the ship, &c., and inposes penalties for a ne- be drawn for any sum not under £100 Sterling,
ever hearing, that any of the numerous states glect of the same. Due reports being made, cargo EDW
desired, the vessel may, within 48 hours but not PINE COFFIN, C, G. / be gratifying to his friend in China, where also his which compose Wo federal unions, may be discharged in whole or in part. Or ifit be Commissariat, Victoria,
had power to send 4th October, 1844.
Government civilized or barbarian. The indi. later, leave the port without paying tonnage duty. vidual states, have no more light to negotiate provided she has not broken bulk. After 48 hours, 17th. Provides for the examination, discharge with China, than the county of Lancashire has tonnage futies shall be held due. to send a Minister to France and the in and lading of goods, and for the settlement of any serion of a clause to the effect that, they would disputes regarding the same. not do so, is about as absurd, as if Great Bri- 12th. By this, seis of standard balances, and
SALE OF COALS. NOTICE is hereby given, that a quantity of Coals, not exceeding five hundred Tons, will be sold by Public Auction at the Commissariat Coal Sheds, on Friday the
A. M.
character was duly appreciated, to see the high és timation in which he was held, by those who had the pleasure of being acquainted with him in
Singapore.
"At Kolungsoo, on the 31st July, of malignant fever Francis Dunner Esq. Merchant, Intely of the firm of Dunnett, shaw & Co, Pinang and Maulmain. Ile is
Ambassador to any
wh instant, at 10 o'clock, deeply regretted by those who knew and loved him fortain in a treaty with France, were to stipulate also weights and measures, according to the
The Coals will be sold in lots of not less than ten Tons each, and can be viewed until the day of Sale, Purchasers will be required to deposit len per cent of the purchase money at the time of Sale, and to remove the lots bought by them within fourteen days afterwards.
his sterling worth his warm friendship, generous dis position, and honourable minde
"His life was gentle; and the elements **So mix'd in bim, that Naiare might stand up, “And say to all the world, “This was a man.”
OPIUM.
13th. Provides that tonnage das be paid on admission to entry; import duties on the discharge, and export duties, on the lading of goods, and either in sycee or foreign money. Transit duties on fo- reign merchandise shall not exceed those at present into the interior.
The estimated new crop for the year, is of EDW. PINE COFFIN, O. Bengal 22 000 and Malwa 26,000 chests-Total people would consent to the insertion of an established, wherever auch merchandise may pass
48,000 at an average of $700 amounting to $33,600,000.
Commissariat, Victoria,
4th October, 1844..
NOTICE;
that she (Great Britain) would not annoy standard of the custom-house at Canton, are to bo France, by permitting the county palatine of provided at all the ports Lancashire, or the ancient kingdom of Wales, to have ministers plenipotentiary at the court of Louis Phillippe. We are astonished that Mr. Cushing, a man of education and knowledge of the world--the representative of a great article, in an important document, which could
14th. This article regulates for the tranship- in the most remote degree, tend to mislead the
ment of goods from one vessel to another, wiele in party with whom he was contracting, Our contemporary at Bombay, the Gentleman's
with It is now some time since we received the port.
15th. This provides for free comme WHEREAS the number of dogs straying on the Gazette, expresses his surprise et not having lately following communication. We suppressed it all subjects of China at the five ports, and Queen's Road, baving no ostensible owners, has received a hle of our paper. -
We are afraid there lately increased to a great extent, notice is hereby is a mistake somewhere most probably with us in the hopes that, our friend was in error all monopolies and injurious restrictions. given that, from and after the 15th day of Octo us on referring to our lay we do not find the on the subject; but the summary nowpublished, her next, all dogs found straying without collars, Gazette there at all. It was lately found seces containing the clause printed in italics gives or other marks of ownership will be destroyed by sary to clear the list of a great many free Subserius also grounds to think, that either the the Police,
bers, friends of the various Gentlemen who have Interpreters have but an imperfeet knowledge been connected with this paper, and it is likely our of the language, or they have through feelings 17th. By this article, kouses and places of exchange copy with the Gazette was anibtento of vanity, with or without consent of the ple« rally stopped. We hope this explanation will be nipotent hy, committed a great absurdity, and satisfactory; and would embrace this opportunity, ore, which we are satisfied, will give inile sa of stating, that our Indian papers arrive very ine- tisfaction to the their educated countryzen gularly, and most frequenly when they du come to enter in China or at home. hand, they are of such old dates, as to render them of an use whatever,
By Order
BRUCE
Victoria, 30th September, 1844.
NOTICE.
New calvertisements, will be received, sati 4 O'Clock, on the evenings precious to publi. cation, ris: Thesdays and Fridays.
loth. By this article all respons lity for the debts of merchants is denied by both governe meats, while eich engages to use all proper menos to obtain payment of debts, & redress for frauds, &c. residence and of business als churches, hospital, and cemeteries, and sites for building the same, ars secard to citizens of the United States. At the arenal ports, and in their immediate vicinity, all citizens are allowed us pars and repase; hat they
In theist. Treaty concealed by the American Pie. I am not permitted to go among the villages in the pipetendary with the Government of Ching, the word "egantry,