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FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS.
For
mo Sail immediately the Bark DE про
2 FIANCE, Captain Hall. freight or passage apply to Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co, or
on board.
Victoria, 22nd October, 1844.
THE SULIMANY, Capt. Monk,
now at Whampoa, will load for, Calcutta and be dispatched from Ma cao, touching at Hongkong for any Cargo, that may offer on 1st Nov. Apply to
DENT & Co. Victoria, 11th Oct., 1844. ⠀
TO LET DE
commodious Bungalow at present Toccupied by Frainjee. Jamsotjee Esq,
The situation is healthy ; 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.
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 Stores, apply to
N. DUUS. Victoriu, Aug. 13th,1844. 18 Queen's Road.
TOTICE—The undersigned is authorized by His
FOR SALE-From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1. to 6. Apply at the Godowns of
W, & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victona, 17th May, 1844. FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry.
Port
E. I. Madeira
Hock (Graefenberg)
Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.
Apply at the Godowas of
W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
AI, ship HINDOSTAN Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H.Ma-OR SALE-E, I. Company's Bills on Bengal
Bowen, will load at Wham- pon for London with all despatch, she has good poop accommodation and carries an experienced Surgeon.
For Freight apply to,
Canton, 28th August, 1944.
DENT & Co.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
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
at Canton, Macao, and Hongkong. NOTICE - Goods and merchandize of all descrip tions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from fire can be sold. upon Commission or
or forwarded to Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas.
apply to
"N. DUUS. Victoria, October 5th, 1843.
THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship CO. THE
ROMANDEL, Capt. Chas. Cun ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to
Victoria, 20th September, 1844.
DENT & Co,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE
THE A. 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt. Primrose, 351 tons per Register, now. at Whampoa. Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 26th September, 1844.
FOR FREIGHTOR CHARTER.
THE A1 Barque PAMPERO Capt. John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co...
FOR LONDON, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. THE A. I. Ship PERSIA, Captaift Morris, having fine accommoda- tions for Passengers, will leave Wham- pea for London on or before the 1st proximo. For Passege apply to Messrs MACVICAR & Co. Macao & Hongkong, or RODNEY FISHER, Esq. Canton. N. B. Passengers to join the Ship at Whampoa
or Macão.
FOR SINGAPORE AND, CALCUTTA.
THE Resolution, Captain Wood, will be despatched for the above Ports,
FOR SALE. And a select resortment of new and fashion SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood
able Music, To be viewed at
N. DUUS...
Victoria, 4th October, 1844. JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE: at the Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanut Oil, and Java Coffen, (of excellent quality) Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 1844, IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LONDON. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents THE
in China for the above Company are prepar ed to accept Assurances in Hongkong. 1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether
detached from any other, covered with Tile, Slate, Metals or other incumbustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium per
cent per annum.
2nd.
ar
On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous goods are housed. On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annum,
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844. -
ADVERTISEMENT.
HE Undersigned beg to notify that they have authorised Mn. Jons, LEFFLER, and Ma. CHARLES W. MURRAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao.
MURROW & CO.
Canton, 1st June, 184.
AMICABLE INSURANCE UFFICE OF CALOUTTA.
THE undersigned having berast
in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta.
MURROW & Co. Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844.
Colombo and Mauritius,
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Tin Chim are prepared to grant Policies pay. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras
(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1544..
FOR SALE-Bills on London at 6 months by
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, August 10th, 1844.
FOR SALE.
A Warranted in the Enest order, Clarets-highly LLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Beer, a small batch, esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe- desclaun and Hermitage of the finest quality,Cham- pagne,
PA CARDAT H
R. B. KENNY, and Dr, R. WILSON, beg
DR.
and the Cominanders of ships proceeding to Whampon, that they havo associated themselves in connexion as Modical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage, ma
China Vessel, moored at the entrance of Boms bay Creek in Blenheim Reach.
July 1st, 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, 1844,
SUP
FOR SALE UPERIOR Doe Skin for Trousers, and Cash- mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns, Also some very light Blacck Beaver and Velvet Hats. Curtis's and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gun-Powder and Walkers Percussion, Caps,
FRYER and LANE. Victoria, 30th August 1844, FOR SALE-Just arrived, ex "Royal Albert" a
Superior assortment of Oilmens Storea-from- the well known House of Crosse & Blackwell- Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wilts Bacon,-Tart Fruit, Jams, Jellies and Pickles and Sauces of all descriptious. Also, So
Foam a quantity of Gentlemens Wearing apparel (not slop made, but of first quality) consisting of Dress. Frock and Great Coats, Waistcoats, Trowsers, Hats, Boots, and Shoes &c.
Now on hand a few Kegs of very Superior, -Tongues and Butter, and a few Bags of Shot-
FRYER & LANE..
Victoria, October, 8th, 1844. Jperior. V. 3 Manila Cherols, of 1842 manu
facture,
received by the undersigned. A few su
ROBERT LOWRIE. Victoria, 2nd July, 1844.
JUST
UST received by late arrivals. A small quan tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 3 doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagne, in A Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass wHIE doz. baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy; Englisli
:
Viet
Sherry, and Cherry Cordial; all direct from first
Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown JUS hands in Europe. A small parcel of English Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the City of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars Just landed, a small batch of first rate London
about the 30th instant. For freight On Buildings of the latter description, but boiled Beer. Apply to
apply to.
MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, or JAMIESON HOW & Co..
Hongkong,
Macar, 2nd October, 1844.*
.to'
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A. 1. Barque "ROYAL AL- BERT Captain Balderstone, of Apply bere or at Canton 407 Tons.
Victoria, 9th August, 1844.
BELL & CO..
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship RUSTOMJEE CO- WASJEE, Captain Hill, and COWASJEE FAMILY, Captain Durham, will have immediate despatch. freight or passage apply to
For
.:
containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per cent per annum. Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted fo 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 ly insured either on the building alone or the coh- tents alone, or part on each. ·
No Assurance to be considered in force: until the premium be paid.
grant
The Undersigned are also authorized to policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao
and Manila.
Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to send in full paticulars of the risk, any deviation from which without the consent of the Company will vitiate the policy.
By MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China,
Macao, 27 July, 1944.
FOR SALE.
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. DILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at Macao, 10th October, 1844.
FOR SALE:
THE New American Clipper Ship Houqua, I built in New York by Messrs. Brown and Bell (Builders of the Schooner Mazeppa) in the most substantial manuer, under the immediate inspec. tion of Captain Palmer. Of Live Ost, Locust, Cedar and white Oak.
Length 142.4 inches. Breadth 30.4 Depth
31
6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply to, ⠀⠀
RUSSELL & Co., Canton, or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macao. October 2nd, 1844.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have taken the portion of
Duus's wharf, and will remove there on the 1st Chinam's Hong fronting the sea, next Mr.
proximo.
Victoria, 27th
16.10 Registering 582-82-95Tons, This ship is one of the fastest vessels in China, with a half poop cabin having superior accomo-OR cafion for passengers, and is in complete order for any voyage, is now lying at Whampoa where she can be examined. For terms apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Canton, or WARREN DELANO JUN. Macto.
25th October, 1844,
TO LET.
Bungalow,
Applito, RICHARD OSWALD, Victoria, 7th August, 1841.
LATTEY & Ca Chronometer Makers.
1844.
SALE-The under Wines just received To Alexander Black London.
Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry. Fine old Port.
Champagne VAR
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844. -
M
F. H. TIEDEMAN. At the Stores of Oswald, Disandt & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
FOR SALE. TADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scolf,
Penfold & Co, Madeira:
Apply to, BELL & Co. Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR- PORATION OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED BY ROYAL CHARTER, A.D., 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent
in Hongkong for the said Corporation, is au- thorised to accept Assurances on Stores or Go- downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- ing Houses and their contents as follows, viz. :-
Ist-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with
Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when isolated". RATE OF FREMIUM, 208. PER CENT. PER ANNUM, 2nd-Built and covered as above, not. isolated. but divided from the adjoining buildings by entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the
Roof,
RATE OF PREMIUM, 205. PER CENT. PER ANNUM. Assurances as above, for six months, the fourths, and for three months, one-half of the annual rate of premium will be charged,
Of the First Class, Assurances to the extem of 25,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £5,000 only on one risk.
building and its contents form one risk; thus
the Building and part on the contents. on the Building or all on the contents; or part ou, the above sums may in either case be declared all
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is paid.
W. BELL, Agent for Hongkong.
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th July, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the late Henry Pybus in China, (which has been temporarily carried on by Juhn Mackey & Co.) will in future be conducted by the undersigned, who have associated themselves as Merchants and FOR SALE-AT the Gulf Barton Ale Agents, under the style of MTON & COKEY
Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of
in Hbds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex “John Bibby"
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
-DONALD C. MACKEY.. Y. JAMURROW.
Canton, 1st June, 1814.
ROBERT LOWRIE
2nd July, 1844 UST RECEIVED, and now open for Såle, ut R. LowRia's Store a splendid assortment of Gentlemens Ready-made Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields, Trowsers, Satin and Silk Vests, Silk and Satin Stocks, and Tiès, Glengarrey and Traveling Caps; and a few very superior Cloth Caps; also, some very superior Ladies white French Satiin Stays, and a variety of other or ticles, at moderate prices: 25-
Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
JUST IMPORTED & FOR SALE, BY
C. MARKWICK. ENGLISH Bottled Ale in Casks of I dozen each
A
Hodgson's Pale Ale in Huds.
Victoria, 6th September, : 1844,
JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE.
BY C. MARKWICK.
(India Ale) in cases of 3 doz cach. SMALL Batch of Allsops English Bottled
Victoria, 8th October, 1844.
FOR SALE.
SMALL supply of Diaper Towelling, Table Napkins, Simwls, Ladies Stockings and Capes,
-MCEWEN & Com
Victoria, 3rd October, 1844.
FOR SALE.
NE Old Port and Sherry, superior Cognac,
Claret, Scotch Whiskey, Beer and Porter in 4 doz packages, Salmon in tins and kegs, patent Barley and Oatmeal, Jams and Jellies, bottled Fruits, Pickles and Sauces, dried Herings,&e.&c,
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 3rd October, 1844.
FOR SALE-A small quantity of Cumberland Hams (newly landed), and Gloucester Cheese; A select batch of Barclay and Ferkin's,best Porter, in quarts and pints.
MoEWEN & Co Victoria, September 2nd, 1844.
M
TESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform 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 sale,
White Pine Lower masta from 16 to 22 in. Pitch. pine topmasts all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in. and under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch. pine and oak plank from 2 to 5 in., White pine or boats and ship Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Oakum, inch boards, Hand pine flooring boards, Oak knees
Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Oars.
Iran work of all kinds made and repaired by experienced workmen. All orders left with 6% W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or W, P. Pierce, Esq Macao, executed with dispatch.. Victoria, August 2nd, 1944.