THEFRIEND
VOL. III No. 184
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OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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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.
THE AI, ship HINDOSTAN, Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham- poa for London with all despatch. she has good poop accommodation and carries an experienced Surgeon.
For Freight apply to,
DENT & Co. at Canton, Macao, and Hongkong. 'Canton, 28th August, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
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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, 26th September, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A. 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt. Primrose, 351 tons per Register, now at Whampoa. Apply to
DENT & Co
Victoria, 26th September, 1844.
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER TO
ANY PART OF THE WORLD..
THE Swedish Clipper Schooner BULL, of 180 Tons burthen, Capt. Werngen. Apply to JARDINE MATHESON & Co.
Hongkong, 8th Nov., 1844,
FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS.
TO-Sail inmediately the Bark DE-
on board,
FIANCE, Captain Hall. For freight or passage apply to Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co, or
Victoria, 22nd October, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,♪
THE AI Barque PAMPERO Capt. TU
John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Resolution. Captain Wood, will
be despatched for the above Ports. about the 30th instant. For freight apply to.
MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, or JAMIESON HOW & Co.
Hongkong.
Macao, 2nd October, 1844.
CAP
CAPTAINS and AGENTS of Shirs are respectfully informed that Two Boats have been fitted with Tanks (containing each thirty Tons) and Patent Force Pumps, Hose &c. for the delivery of Water to the Shipping in Harbour. Apply on board or at the
Godowns of
N. DUUS.
Where Marine Stores of every description can be obtained at the lowest price. Baltic Spars Topmasts and Topsail Yards.
Singapore Spars for Lower Masis &c. &c. Victoria, November 9th, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE. Calling at WhAMPOA, 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
Victoria, October 29th, 1844.
FOR LONDON.
grea
Tun Tons Register, having
THEJONG WICKLIFFE, Capt. Daly, B
the ter portion of her Cargo engaged, will leave Whampoa for the above polt on the 1st of Dec, and has very Superior accommodation for passenvers. For freight or passage apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, 8th November, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship RUSTOMJEE CO THE
1 WASJEE, Captain Hill, and COWASJEE FAMILY, Captain Durbam, will have immediate despatch. freight or passage apply to
For
D&M RUSTOMJEE & Co. Macao, 10th October, 1844.
FOR SALE: *
THE New American Clipper Ship Howgun Tuitt Me N American,
and Bell
(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
11
32
Depth 16.10 Registering 582-82-95Tons. This ship is one of the fastest vessels in China, with a half poop cabin; having superior accomo dation 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
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
PILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at
6 months sight, under letters of credit, for ALLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Bear, a small batch, Warranted in the finest order. Clarets-highly sums to suit purchasers,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe- Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre-desclaun and Hermitage of the finest quality, Cham- pagne, Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown sentation. Apply to,
RUSSELL & Co., Canton. Sherry, and Cherry Cordial; all direct from first or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao. hands in Europe. A small parcel of English October 2nd, 1844.
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 boiled Beer. Apply to
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE. at the Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanut Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality). Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 1844, FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Mosers. Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in hds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex "John Bibby."
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
J
F. H. TIEDEMAN. At the Stores of Qewald, Disandt & Co. Victoria, 10th 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,
W. P. PEIRCE.
Angust 22nd, 1844.
FOR SALE From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing Copper, and Nails. Bolts, Rings. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6.
ADVERTISEMENT, Apply at the Godowns of
W, & T. GEMMELL & CO...N late Henry Pybus in China, (which has been
NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the.. Victoria, 17th May, 1844-
TOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry
E. I. Madeira
Port Hock (Graefenberg). Claret
Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.
Apply at the Godowns of
W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
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temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.,). will in future be conducted by the undersigned, who have associated themselves as Merchante and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.
DONALDIC. MACKEY. Y.J. MURROW.
Canton, 1st June, 1844.
A CARD.
R. B. KENNY, and. Dr. R. WILSON, beg
Dave to intimate to the Commanders of ship
proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves in connexion as Medical and Surgical
WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao. FOR SALE, 1. Company's Bills on Bengal practitioners at that anchorage.
25th October, 18,
TO LET.
Bungalow,
Apply to RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1844.
WANTED TO RENT.
A Queen's Road. Apply at this Office. China House in the vicinity of the
Office Friend of China, 8th Nov., 1844.
THE
TO LET.
commodious Bungalow at present occupied by Framjee Jamseljes 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.
TO BE LET OR SOLD.
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have authorised ME. 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 OFFIce of CalcutTA. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents Tin China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta,
MURROW & Co.
Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844.
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
China Vessel, moored at ilie entrance of Bom bay Creek in Blenheim Reach.
July 1st, 1844.
FOR SALE,
SUPERIOR Doe Skin for Trop sere, and Cash- mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns, Also some very light Blacck Beayer 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" s the wall the House of Crosses & Blackwell-
Superior assortment of Oilmens Stores--from
Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wilts 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, flats, 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, 1944.
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, 1844. Cottage or Bungalow with stabling and out
FOR SALE. Offices complete situate on the Queen's Hand near the Artillery Barracks. For further particu. Penfold & Co., Madeira.
MADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, lars apply to
Apply to, BELL & Co. Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
Mr. Fiebig's expectations of success are confined ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR- to earning a respectable livelihood, and at the same
A
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Queen's Road, 9th Nov,, 1844..
OR SALE. A Lithographic Press complete, Theodlight, a couple of Azimuth and Steering Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, and other Nomical Instruments, Two putent, Water Closets for Upper and Lower Stores, apply to
PORATION OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED BY ROYAL CHARTER, A.D., 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent
in Hongkong for the mid Corporation, is an thorised to accept Assurances on Stores er Go- N. DUUS. downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- Victoria. Ang. 13th,1844. 18 Queen's Road.ing Houses and their contents as follows, viz.
1st-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with [OTICE~The undersigned is authorized by His
Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when isolated Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H.Ma-TE OF PREMIUM, 205. PER CENT, PER ANNUM, jesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages
20d-Built and covered as above, not isolated, but divided from the adjoining buildings by addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the
entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the Regiments employed during the late war.
Roof,
NO
Hongkong, 15th April, 1843
N. DUUS.
| NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacions airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from N. B. Dead weight will be taken only for Sin. fire can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to gapore at a moderate freight.
Canton and Macao by insurable Lorchas.
apply to
N. DUUS. Victoria, October 5th, 1843.
FOR SALE.
A. and a select assortment of new and fashion- able Music. To be viewed at
N. DUUS.
FOR SHANGHAI,
THE THOMAS CRISP, will sail for
PROFESSOR FIEBIG of Gottenburg, recently arrived in China, and should any encourage ment offer, he will settle in Hongkong, giving instructions in Music, Drawing and the modern languages.
time having an opportunity of studying the lan guage of China, which is his chief object in vi siting the east
efforts office of this paper will be attended to. Communication addressed to Mr. Fiebig, and
Victoria, 30th October, 1844.
JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE. BY C. MARKWICK. LLSOPS English Buttled (India Ale) în cases
of three dozen. z
Also, Botiled Scotch Ale in Casks. Victoria. Nov., Ist, 1844,
by the Undersigned —
RATE OF PREMIUM, 259., PER CENT, PER ANNUM.JUST Received ex Viscount Sandon and for Sale
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 the above sums may in either case be declared all on the Building or all on the contents; or part on the Building and part on the contents.
the above Port in a very few days. A SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood paid.
For Passage only apply to
Fictoria, 8th Nov., 1844.
N. DUUS.
FOR LIVERPOOL
THE JOHN O'GAUNT, Capt. John 11 Robertson, will be dispatched for the above port on 1st proximo, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For apssage only, apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, 4th Noy, 1844.
Victoria, 4th October, 1844..
OR SALE. The under Wines just received
from Alexander Black London...
Find old Pale and Brown Sherry, Fine old Port. Champagne.
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co, Victoria, 8th April, 1844
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is
W. BELL, Agent for Hongkong.
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th Julv. 1844.
the first.lity, consisting of Dress, Frock and A quantity of Gentlemen's wearing apparel of
Waistcoats and Trowsers; Great coats,
Also
A few very superior French Shawla
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F.FUNCK:
Victoria, 25th October, 1844. [ESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the
public that they are now ready to attend to. the repair of Vessels and will furnish as their vard 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 and pitel NOTICE.
pine and oak plank from 2 to 5 in, White pine THE Undersigned has this day established or boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rosini, Gakum, inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak Knces himself as Underwriter's & General Ac-Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Cars, tioneer & Commission agent & solicits, the
Iron work of all kinds made and repaired by patronage of parties transacting business in experienced workmen. All orders left with 07, Hongkong.
W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or Wm. 1. Pierce, Esg ↑ Macao, executed with dispatch.
Victoria, August 2nd, 1841.
EDWARD NEWMAN. Victoria, 8th October, 1844.