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THE
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
Victoria, 11th Oct., 1844.,
DENT & Co.
THE A1, ship HINDOSTAN Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham. poa for London with all despatch
she has good poop accommodation and carrica an experienced Surgeon.
For Freight apply to,
DENT & Co. at Canton, Macao, and Hongkong,| Canton, 28th August, 1944.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
T THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship CO. ROMANDEL, Capt. Chas. Cun- ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 28th September, 1844."
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
THE THE A. 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt. Primrose, 351 tons per Register, now at Whampoa Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 20th September, 1844.
FOR THE STRAITS. AND MADRAS..
To Sail immediately the Bark DE- FANOEitely the Bar 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. 1 John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE THE Resolution, Captain Wood, will be despatched for the above Ports, about the 30th instant. For freight. apply to.
P
MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, or JAMIESON HOW & Co,
Hongkong.
Macao, 2nd October, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE
FOR LIVERPUOL
THE JOHN O'GAUNT, Capt. John Robertson, will be dispatched, for the above port on 1st proximo, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For passage only, apply
to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, 4th Nov., 1844.
TO LET. Bungalow,
RICHARD OSWALD, Victoria, 78 August, 1844.
Applato.
TO LET.
HE commodious Bungalow at present 1 occupied by Framjee Jamsetjee 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 Prese 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. Victoria, Aug. 13th, 1844.
18 Queen's Road. TOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of FI. 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. Hongkong, 15th April, 1843 NOTICE.-Goods and merchandize of all descrip
N. DUUS
SALE.—AT the Godowns of Messrs. Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale
N from Worthington and Robinson, ex John Bibby."
Hongkong, 27th March, 1944.
FOR
OR 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. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry TE. I. Madeira
Port
Hock (Graefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.
Apply at the Godowns of
W & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844,
FOR SALE-E, 1. Company's Bills on Bengal
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE
Undersigned beg to notify that they have authorised Mn Jons. LEFFLER, and MR. CHARLES W. MURRAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao.
MURROW & CO.
Canton, 1st June, 184.
AMICABLE INSURANCE UFfice of CálCUTTA.
THE undersigned having been appointed Agents 1 in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta,
Ntious received and carefully stored in spacious Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1944,
MURROW &
airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from fire can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas
apply to
N. DOUS. Victoria, October 5th, 1843.
FOR SALE. SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood
A and a select assortment of new and fashion- able Music, To be viewed at
N. DUUS,
Victoria, 4th October, 1844.
TUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, at the JUS
Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanut Oil, and Java Coffee, ( of excellent quality) Apply to
*·BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 1844, IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
A. 1. Barque “ROYAL AL- BERT" Captain Balderstone, of 407 Tons. Apply here or at Cantoned
BELL & CO.
Victoria, 9th August, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE, CALLING AT WHAMPOA,
TH
THE Bargue CACIQUE, Captain Eldred, will leave for Whampoa to-morrow evening and will sail from thence for Singapore a few days after her arrival there. For freight apply to
Capt. ELDRED, or board
or N. DUUS,
18 Queen's Road
N. E. Dead weight will be taken only for Sin- gapore at a moderate freight.
Victoria, October 29th, 1844. -
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,
THE Ship RUSTOMJEE CO- WASJEE, Captain Hill, and COWASJEE FAMILY, Captain Durham, will have immediate despatch. For freight or passage apply to
D & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Macao, 10th October, 1814.
FOR SALE:
THE New American Clipper Ship Howqua
LONDON.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agente
Chins for the above Company are prepar 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 materiale, together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Rate of Promium 3 per cent per annum.
2nd. 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,
3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per gent per annum
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, on one risk. Of the second & third Class... 6,000.
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
ADVERTISEMENT. TOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the late Heury Pybus in China, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.,) will in future be conducted by the undersigned, who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.
·ĎONALD C. MACKEY, Y. J. MURROW. Conlon, 1st June, 1844..
A CARD
R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
Debye to incitoate to the Commanders of ships
proceeding to Whampos, 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 Blenheim Reach.
July 1st, 1844.
FOR SALE.
SUPERIOR Doe Skin for Trousers, and Cash-
mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns, Also
some very light Black Beaver and Velvet Hats Curtis's and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gun-Powder and Walkers Percussion Caps,
FRYER and LANE. Victoria, 30th August 1844,
OR SALE-Just arrived ex Royal Albert" a
Superior assortment of Oilmens Stores--from the well known House of Crosse & Blackwell- Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wills Bacon, -Tart Fruit, Jams, Jellies and Pickles and Sauces of all descriptious. Also, Shortly expected per
·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, Co.-Tongues and Buttor-and a few Bags of Shot.
FRYER & LANE, Victoria, October, 8th, 1844. JUST received by the undersigned A few su JU
perior No. 3 Manila Cheroots, of 1842 manu- facture.
ROBERT LOWRIE. Victoria, 2nd July, 1844.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
in China are prepared to grant Policies pay able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, Colombo and Mauritius.
(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1644.
FOR SALE.
JUST received by late arcivals. A small quan JUST
tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 8 doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagne, in 1 doz baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy; English LLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Beer, a small batch,Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware. Awarranted in the finest order, Clarets- highly
ROBERT LOWRIE: esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe- desclaun and Hermitage of the finest quality,Cham pagne Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown Sherry, and Cherry Cordial; all direct from first hands in Europe. A small parcel of English Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the City of Derry, and No. 9 and 4 superior Manila Cigars, fust landed, a small batch of first rate London bottled Beer. Apply to
F. H. TIEDEMAN. At the Stores of Oswald, Disandt & Co, Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
FOR SALE. MADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,
Penfold & Co., Madeira:
Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
BELL & Co.
Victoria, 2nd July, 1844. UST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale, at Lower's Store a splendid, assortment of Gentlemens Ready-made Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields, Trowsers, 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.
Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
PROFESSOR FIEBIG of Guttenburg, recently arrived in China, and should any encourage- ment offer, he will settle in Hongkong, giving instructions in Music, Drawing and the modera languages.
Mr. Fiebig's expectations of success are confined to earning a respectable livelihood, and at the same ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR- time having an opportunity of studying the lan..
PORATION OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED BY ROYAL CHARTer, a.d., 1720.
HE Undersigned having been appointed Agent 1 in Hongkong for the said Cusporation, is a
thorised to accept Assurances on Stoses or Go- A Building and its contents taken together form downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts maying Houses and their contents as follows, viz. :- be insured either on the building aloue or the coo-lat-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with tents alone, or part on each.
No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid.
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies on Buildings and their contents at Macad 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.
Macao, 27 July, 1844.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
FOR SALE.
at
Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when igolated
Roof,
RATE OF PREMIUM, 20s. PER CENT. PER ANNUM, 200-Built and covered as above, got isolated. but divided from the adjoining buildings by entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the RATE OF PREMIUM, 25s. PER CENT. PER ANNUM, Assurances as above, for six months, three fourths, and for three months, one-half of the annual rate of premium will be charged,
Of the First Class, Assurances to the extent of £5,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £5,000 only on one risk.
A building and its contents form one risk; thus
guage of China, which is his chief object in vi- siting the east.
left at the office of this paper will be attended to. Communication addressed to Mr. Fiebig, and Victoria, 30th October; 1844. e
JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE. BY C. MARKWICK. ALLSOPS English Boltled (India Ale) in cases
dozen, -
Also,
Bottled Scotch Ale in Casks. Victoria, Nov. 1st, 1844.
JUST Received ex Viscount Sandon and for Sale
by the Undersigned,
the first quality, consisting of Dress, Frock and A quantity of Gentlemen's wearing apparel of Great coats, Waistcoats and Trowsers,
Also
"A few very superior French Shamis,
E, FUNCK:
Victoria, 25th October, 1844.
the the Building or all on the consente eclared all ESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the on or part on, the Building and part on the contents.
built in Ne: York by Messre. Brown and Bell BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, sod
6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,
(Builders of the Schooner Mazeppa) in the most substantial manner, under the immediate inspec. tion of Captain Palmer. Of Live Oak, Locust, Cedar and white Oak.
Length 142.4 inches. Breadth 30. 4 „
Depth 16:10 Registering 532-62-95Tons. This ship is one of the fastest vessels in China, with a half poop cabin, having superior secomo- dation for passengers, and is in complete onder for any voyage, is now lying at Whampoa where she can be examined. For terms apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Canton, or WARREN DELANO JUN, Minesu. 25th October, 1841.
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply
RUSSELL & Co., Canton or WARREN DEIMNO JUN., Macao. October 2nd, 1844, FOR SALE The under Wines just received
from Alexander Black London.
Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry. Fine old Port. Champagne
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844.
paid
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is
W. BELL, Agent for Hongkong.
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th July, 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.
August 22nd, 1944,
W. P. PEIRCE.
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 masts from 16 to 22 in, Pitch. pine topmasts all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in. and under, Yards of all sizes, White ans pitch pine and oak plank from 2 to 5 iny White pine. inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak linees or boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rusín, Oskum,
Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Garn
Iron work of all kinda made and repaired by experienced workmen. All orders fell with t W. Bowra, Esq. Victoris or Wm. F. Fierce, Esq Blacao, executed with dispatch. Victoria, Augnat 2nd, 1844