viously agreed upon, and there it would act with impunity.
It is an acknowledged fact, that whilst the enga gements of fleet against ficet were almost always fatal for us, the cruising of our coreairs were almost invariably successful. Towards the close of the reign of Napoleon, several frigates, despatched from our ports with orders to scour the sea, with- out decisively engaging against an enemy of au- perior number, inflicted considerable damage upon the English commerce, And to strike at this com merce, is to strike England at the heart.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
SHIPPING (TELLIGENUE.
October 18~0%p
ARRIVED
Hunz Macro,
Chatham. 354, Gifford, Jamieson How & Co. Antaris, Drewett.
do.
Ephrates, 630, Wilson,
do.
John Dugdale, 407, Mward
Earl Clare, 910, Scott.
Boustead & Co.
do.
19-H. C. Str. Proserpine, Com, Hough, R. N. Caledona, 110, Barn. S. Rustomjee,
Koo-lang-800.
19-Elizabeth Amalie, Syster, Whampoa, 20-Sappho, Dunlop, London, 20-Aurora, Macao,
20-Cacique, Eldred Macdo.r 21—John O'Gaunt, Robinson, Liverpool. 1922-Sylph, McDonald, Calcutta
Another translation of this passage is, ......
TIS TEARING THEIR HEARTSTRINUS! ") Until the period I have just mentioned, we had not tried this system, and we had permitted the British merchants to realise enormous profits from prizes gained in the war, This lesson should not be lost upon us at the present time, and we should be pre-- pared, on the first blow being struck, to act so po- werfully against the English commerce, as entirely to destroy the confidence reposed in it. And France will gain this object by having in every part of the globe a well managed system of cruisers. In the English Channel and the Mediterranean this task could be advantageously entrusted to steamers. Those which are employed as packet-boats in time of peace, would, from their great quickness, make excellent corsairs in time of war. They could over- take a merchantman, strip it, and even escape from: the steamers of war, which would be retarded by their heavier construction."
The Times sarcastically remarks.
This warfare is not of the most glorious kind, but we doubt not that France has officers whose talent is peculiarly adapted to it. The name of Dupettit Thouars-the subder of savages, the ranquisher of princess in the family way, will oc- cur to every one as a commander whose genius and courage eminently fit him for the complicated ape- rations of burning a merchantman, and running from an armed steamer, His rank, indeed, as admiral, nay disqualify him for the conduct of this guerillo warfare. But the kindred spirit must surely be found in those gentlemen and sailors who are subscribing to give him (of all things in the world) a sword. Among these the Prince de Join ville can be at no difficulty in officering his priva- teering steam-packets,
away
122 Duchess of Buccleugh, Straker, Whampoa 22-John, Osterberg, London.
SAILED
OCTOBER 18-Cleopatra, Early, London. 20-John Bibby, Lawkitt, Liverpool,
-—-Island Queen, Priestman, East Coast. 21-Sarah Abagail (Am), Prescotty Macao. 22-Alligator, Cook, Shanghai.. 22-H. M. S. Iris, Capt. Mundy, Anty and Chu-
UNDER DESPATCH.
Robert Pulsford, Whampon. Worcester and Defiance, Madras. Ματεργά, Shanghai,
Possidone, Amoy Caledonia, Earl of Balcarras, Good Success, Sultana and Corcyra, Bombay,
Hindostan Duchess of Buccleugh, and Persin, Londond.
Edmondstone, Rustomjee Chuusjer, Sulimany, Cowasjee Family, and Resolution, Singapore and Calcutta.
H. M. T. S. Alligator, Manila.
Passenger per H. M. S. Iris, R. Alcock, Esq.. Consul for Amoy, and Lady.
Black Das, 140, Barret.............
John Baird, 276, St. Croie.
Fotel Mombarak, 1096, Moore. S. T. Maho Pearl, 150, Morison, D&M. Rustomjea, Sultada, 105, Wadge, Dadahboy,
Statkart, 560, Dixon.
Furorile, 529, Scadder
H. Framjes.
Rokomony, Kinsey Rustomjee & Co. Buckinghamshire, 1500 Rustomjee
Urugvag, $40, Kolen Oswald Disandt & Co. Lysunler, 415, Sunteter. Order. Gilbert Henderson, Sweedio. R. J. Gilman, Wanderer, Smith,
do.
BRITISH VESSELS, AT MACAO.. Little Catherine, Rigby. Jardine Matheson & Co
Audar, 150, Vaux,
Ariel, 102, Macfarlane. Lord Petre, Lultely.
do.
do.
do
do.
Anna Eliza, 254) Grainger. Anglona, 108, Lain. Macvicar & Co. Jovin Corina, Dring. Gibb Livingstone & Co. Mermaid, 55, Gil. A. A. de Mello. Isabella Robertson, 350, Kelly. J. Hudson. Pryde, 202, Monkhouse. A. Lataellade. Ruparrell, 318, Dean. A. D. Furdomjee. Plancius, Rotgans. R. J. Gilman, Ellen Redger. Arun, 320, Dare.
do do.
Resolution, Wood. Murrow & Co. Anna, 109. CW. Bowra. Rustomjee Couusjce, Hill. Rustomjee.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MAÇÃO. Passengers per Sappho left London 11th June, US.F. Brandywine, Commodore Parker | Dr. J. H. Young, Mr. G. A. Bird and Mr. G. Bean, U.S.F. St. Louis, Capt. McKeever,
Russell & Co. came through the straits of Sunda in company Pioneer. Clark with the Delhi of Salem bound to Singapore, sig. Heber, Porter. nalized the Tapley of Liverpool off the South Na-Hauqua, Palmer, tunas 29th September. October 1st, signalized the Ganymede from Madras, in Lat. 80 51 N. and Long, 109 23′ E.
The Sylph lelt Calcutta 14th Sept., touched at Singapore 8th October.
Passengers per Swedish, brig John left London These are the gallant Buccaneers and As-2nd June, A Smith and F. Fiebieg sassins, who are now crowding to the shores of China, and to this, the circumstance which suggessed these remarks, we now return. England can expect no good result from this embassy.
The mission is composed of an Envoy Ex- traordinary, a Plenipotentiary, two Secretaries and six attachés ready for any service; on ins- pector of Customs, and a staff of commercial delegates from the manufacturing towns.
of
It is ostensibly to "tu explore the Coast Ching," and of course to seek out any odd or neglected spot, where they may plant them selves; and we scarcely question their ultimate success. It will in the first instance be at tempted by ordinary prudence and diplomacy; and when these fail, imprudence and reckless ness will secure it.
It cannot be questioned that if any accidental affray led to the death of a French Officer, as in the case of Lieut. Molesworth at Madagas- car, or in the still stronger case of the Hon'ble Mr. Murray at Borneo, the French would have been in possession of these Islands before the news reached Europe. It cannot be question- ed, that a similar result would be the issue in China, if the affair were to rest between these two powers. It may be said that nothing can prevent this, but we decidedly blame the re- fined policy of England, as the encouraging cause of it.
The French Government papers pretend to expect little from it; but these preparations are not upon an ordinary scale.There is a Consulate at Macao sufficient to attend to the affairs of the French, and belie this pretended modesty. The most vigorous commercial ri- valry is the sole object, and the disguise if any, is merely to put England off its guard for a time-if possible, and it is backed by a pretty strong muster of war Steamers, and frigates
|
The John O'Gaurd left Liverpool on 24th June. Passengers Alx. Small, Esq., A. McPherson, Esq., Wm. Nicol, Esq, S. McKenzie, Esq. and Wm. Matheson, Esq.
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR. Defiance 511, Hall. Jardine Matheson & Co.
do? Guzelle (Am),, 115, Chase. Kelpie, Bellamy, Dumfries, 468, Thompson. Mazeppa, Fraser, d Warlock, 179, Jauncey. Stork, 329, Miller.
Elizabeth Ainslie, Syster. Sylph, 306, Mc Donald.
John, 430, Osterberg.
do.
do.
do.
doc
do.
do;
du.
do.
Robert Pulsford, 545, Robinson. Dent & Co.
do. Possidone, 392, Valentine.
do. do.
Yonge Quene, 85. Fletcher, Larkins &Co. Worcester, 636, Bickford. Russell & Co.
do. Eagle,(Am.), 328, Sherman. Coquette, (Am), 457, Eldredge. Sappho, 446, Dunlop, Duchess of Buccleugh, 350, Straker. do. John O'Gaunt; 489, Robinson. Turner & Co. Visc. Sandon, Lancaster. Gibb Livingstones Co. Cursetjee Couasjee,533 Campbell, D.&MRustorajce. Royal Exchange, Hubertson. do, Hersey, Easterby. Anderson, Chalmers & Co. Pampero, 268, Roberts, Landsay & Co. " Osprey, 140, Hunt,
do Royal Albert, 650, Scanlan Macvicar & Co. Sam, 170. Taylor, Fox Rawson & Co. Tuscan, 181, blackett, Bell & Co. Cacique, 171, Eldred. Fearon & Co. Linnet, 100, Phillip, E. F Frizer. Coinasjee Family, 430, Durham." do, Aurora,
HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS..
do.
do,
do.
do,
do.
do.
Wetmore & Co.
Aldebaran, Webb. Rouble, Proctor.com Grand Turk, Williams. Sarah Abagail, 210, Prescott, Montauk, McMichaels. George Hallett, Knapp. St. Paul, Allen, Hannah, Chuver. *. Carolina, Brown.
do.
do.
do.
do.
Oneida, Tripp. Nye Parkin & Co. Mary Ellen, Dearborn, A. Heard & Co. Lady Adams, Hare. Wm. Ruckler.
FRENCH.
H. M. F. S. Cleopatra, 50 gans, Rear Admiral
Ceceille.
H. M. F.S.. Syrene, 50, Capt: Chamier. H. M. F. S. Alcmene, 32, Capt. Duplar, H. M. F. S. Victorieuse, 20, Com, Guisielle. H. M. F. S. Sabine, 36.
1. M. F. Str. Archimede. Com. Paris.
FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS.
O Sail immediately the Bark DE- FIANCE, Captain Hall. For freight or passage apply to Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co, or
on board,
Victoria, 22nd October, 1844;
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A 1 Barque PAMPERO Capt. John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co.
TO LET. THE commodious Bungalow at present
Tecpied by Pramjee Jamsetjee Esq.,
The situation is fiealthy; the house is in a perfect state of repair, having a large compound, and has a fine view of the harbour and shipping.
Apply on the premises,
Victoria, 22nd October, 1844.
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
FOR SALE.
549
FRESH American Flour, just landed enquite
D. HUME, Baker, Oswald Row, Queen's Road,
Victoria, 21st October. 1844. WANTED a good English Cooper.
Apply to
Queen's Road, Victoria, 21st October, 1844.
WA
N. DUUS
PREMISES WANTED.
JANTED a house or part of a house,in er con- tiguous to Queen's Road for the Branch of the Bank of Western India. Apply to
Victoria, 22d Oct., 1844,
Mr N. DUUS. 18 Queen's Road.
ROWE, begs to inform Ship Captains &c. resorting to Whampoa, that he carries on his business of SHIP-WRIGHT BOAT BUILDER, & JOINER, in the entrance of Bombay Creek, Wham- poa Reach, and will be glad to receive orders for executing all sorts of repairs, & furnishing vessels with everything that may be required in his line. He can always be seen at his residence, as above- mentioned.
Victoria,
October, 21st, 1844.
BILLS
on London at 6 months sight. For sale by
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 10th October. 1844.
ILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For
Bale by
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
THE
NOTICE.
HE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our Firm wo have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. KAWLE with us as a Partner:
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late
Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- justment,
耀
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 23rd September, 1914.
FOR SALE.
WINES of the following descriptions, all of the most choice quality. Champagne, Claret, Flock, Port, Shurry, Madeira, Sucial, and Malmsey Madeira,
JAMIESON HOW & Co. Victoria, 8th October, 1844..
ARCHITECTS are invited to offer designs, esti
mates terns of superintendance for a Church, The building to be superintended by the Architect whose design is selected. Offers to be forwarded on or before November 9th, to A FLETCHER, Esq., on application to whom par- ticulars may be obtained
NOTICE.
ILLS on Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co.,
B-London-Drawn by D. M. F. Thornton Esq.
Purser of the U. S. Frigate, Brandywine at 60 days sight, and endorsed by Commodore Parker. For sale at Macao.
Application to be made to
D. M. F. THORNTON, or W. P. PEIRCE.
Macao, October 11th, 1844.
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE,
T the Stores of the undersigued, “Superior
Manila, Cheroots one year
ready for any emergency. At such a distance Minden, Master Commanding, Wellington, Hospital ON Wednesday, the 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Champagne in one dozen cases, Superior No. 3
from their respective homes, the risk of col Vision between their force and ours, is im- easurably increased; and a collision between the French and the Chinese is not only most probable, but the very thing which is required to give them all they want, or apologise for taking it.
The whole Western Hemisphere is now looking to China, and whatever happens can only make the generous policy of England look somewhat foolish. The treaty with China was too generous as regards the West, and most unjust towards the Chinese. The quarrel was with us alone, and whatever amount of right we had to redress, we had no just right to force open the celestial gates to the whole world, and expose the Chinese to the full blaze of Western cupidity, and commercial eager ness.--Into contrast and rude contact with all their long cherished habits and prejudices: much more likely to lead to the calamities of protracted war, than to the adoption of Eu ropean notions of civilization,
The Americans also bave already excited the jealous apprehensions of the celestials, as
will be seen from an interesting extract from
and Store Ship
H. M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham. HM, T. S. Alligator, Master Com. King." H, C. Str. Proserpine, Com. Hough, R. N.
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOS.
Jardine Matheson & Co. Madras, 624, Slack,
do. Edmistone, 624.
do:
Surge, 574, Burnett. Scalesby Castle, 1603, Lemon. do. do. Malacca, 523, Sheiler. Earl of Balcarras, 1488,Baker, do.. Charlotte, Liebschwager.
do. Mayaram Dayram, Widicombe, do, Good Success, 545, Lestic.
do. Dent & Co. Hindostan 780, Buwen. Duke of Bedford, 720, Thornhill do Coromandel, 754, Cuningham. do. Sulimany, 764, Monk. Aden, 339, King. Christina, 351, Primrose. Charles Grant, 1400, Wykl, Lady, 316, Marshall. Amazon, 423, Abbott. Persia, 658, Morris-
du do. do. Macvicar. 4 Co.
do. do.
do. do
Castle Huntley, 1500, Brake, Danish Oak (Dan.), Paulson. Russell &Co.
the Friend of Chiu, in another column. Circassion, 220, Hore. Dirom & Co.
In short we have acted in the way most Royal Albert, 407, Balderstone, Bell & Co. likely to insure further broils and disturbances, Lady Leith, 153, Wollaston either at the instance of the Chinese, to pro- Eagle, Rapson.
Corcyra, 124. Maclean.
do.
do
do.
do.
tect them against nations whom our liberality John Wickliffe, 662, Daly, Turner & Co. invited, or with these powers themselves.
We can only hope we are mistaken in our Marquis of Bate, 545, Bannatyne. do opinions, but however differently others may think, we judge of the French from a much more intimate acquaintance with them, then that of many who will decide that we are wrong.
Posthumous, 400, Miler. Penang, 369, Hawkins Lindsay & Co.
do. Forfarshire, 615, Symons. Merry, Lawson. Fletcher Larkins & Co. Albert Edward, White, Gibb Livingstone & Co.
at the Naval Stores, West Point, above 200 barrels of Flour:
Samples may be seen previous to the day of sale on application to the undersigned.
THOMAS MCKNIGHT, Agent Victualler. Victoria, 22nd October, 1844,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
EDWARD NEWMAN,
WILL, Pulse dock at the Godowns in ILL sell by Public Auction on Thursday the
Chinam's Hong
A quantity of damaged Habit Cloths & Grey Shirtings for the benefit of whom it may concern.
Terms Cash before delivery, Victoria, 22nd October, 1844.
PUBLIC AUCTION. CEWEN & Co., will sell by Auction on this
Mday at their Sale Room, Queen's Road,
Sherry & Beer in bottle, Salmon in tins, & Kegs, Cheese, Pickles, Sauces, Wine Glasses Fowling pieces, Lascar caps, a small Invoice of Ladies Stockings superior quality, a quantity of Blacking, Green Tea, and a variety of other Goods
Sale to commence at 11 o'clock a. M.
Terms-Cash on delivery. Victoria, October 23rd, 1844.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
To
O be Sold by C. MARKWICK, on Thursday, the 24th Instant, at eleven o'clock, a. x. at the Godowns of Messis Gib), Livingston & Co. (for whom it may concern,) about 210 Bags Saltpetre, more or less damaged by Sea Water, and Sundry other articles.
Terms of Sale, Cash, before Delivery.
A
old.
Victoria, October 15, 1814.
FOR SALE.
N. BOULLE.
few of Ritchie's patent Coppying Machines,
of various sizes. Apply to
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria. 18th October, 1844. JUST IMPORTED the undermentioned Goods of the first quality, and for Sale at the Store of the undersigned,~~
German Silver Soup Ladles, Tea and Coffee | Pots, Percolaters. Hot-water Plates, Double Dishes, Dishes and Covers, Dishes. and War- iners, Dish covers, Soup Tureens, Cruet Fra- mes, Liquor Frames, Chamber Candlesticks, Pewter Measures, Shot Pouches, Powder Flasks, and Patent ditto,-.
Cutlery,
Buffalo, Pearl and Ivory-handle. Penknives, Sets of Ivory-handle Table Knives and Forks, Sets of Desert Ditto, Carvers, Razors in Cases, and a variety of Oilman's Stores, Hams in Tins, Yarmouth Herrings, &c., &c.
C. W. BOWRA. Queen's Road, October 15.
NOTICE
himself as Underwriter's & General Auc- THE Undersigned has this day established tioneer & Commission agent & solicits the patronage of parties transacting business in Hongkong.
EDWARD NEWMAN,
Victoria, 8th October, 1844.
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