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THE DUKE OF BENFORD 900 tony Capt. Robert Thornhill will leave Whampoa for London, not later than the 1st proximon na For Passage only, apply to...
DENT & Co.: or Capt. R. THORNHILL
11th November, 1914. (7)
THE SULIMANY, Capt. Monk, now at Whampoa, will Toad for Calentte 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 & Copy
A 1, ship HINDOSTAN, THE
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.
• THE
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
new A. 1. fast sailing Ship CO. ROMANDEL, Capt. Chus. Cun- ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 20th September, 1844.00
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
DE
THE 4.1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt. Prigrose, 351 tons per Register, now at Whampoa. Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 20th September, 1844..
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FOR SALE
THE New American Clipper Ship Houqua
built in No York by Messrs. Brown and Boll (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 304 „
Depth: 10.10, Registering 582-82-95 Tons. 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 oriler for any voyage, is now lying at Whampoa where she can be examined. For terms apply to
RUSSELL & Co, Canton, or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macag. 25th October, 1844. ·
CA
(APTAINS and AGENTS of Ships 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 Masts &c. &c. Victoria, November 9th, 1844.
A
TO LET Bungalow,
Apply to RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1844.
WANTED TO RENT, China House in the vicinity of the
FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER TO A Queen's Road. Apply at this Office.
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.
on board.
mo Sail immediately the Bark DE-
FIANCE, Captain Hall.
For
freight or passage apply to Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co, or
Victoria, 22nd October, 1844,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.-
Office Friend of China, 8th Nov., 1844.
TO LET.
THE commodious Bungalow at present 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..
TO BE LET OR SOLD.
THE A1 Barque PAMPERO Capt. A Cottage or Bungalow with stabling and out
John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to
LINDSAY & Ca
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,
TH
HE 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.
FOR SHANGHAI,
THE
THE THOMAS CRISP, will sail for the above Port in a very few days, For Passage only apply to
N. DUUS.
Victoria, 8th Nov., 1844.
FOR LIVERPUOL THE 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 apssage only, apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, 4th Nov., 1844.
FOR LONDON PHEJONH WICKLIFFE, Capt. Daly, 1 662 Tons Register, having the grea ter portion of her Cargo engaged, will leave Whampoa for the above port on the Est of Dea, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to
METRONELLTURNER & COND
Hongkong, 8th November, 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, 1844.
Offices complete situate on the Queen's Roadi near the Artillery Barracks. For further particu- lars apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Queen's Road, 9th Nov, 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
Victoria, Aug. 13th,1844.
FOR SALE.
PILLS on London, at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at D6 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,
LURE RUSSELL & Co., Canton. Dr. WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao. October 2nd, 1844.
JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, at the JUST
Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoanut Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality) Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 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. Apply at the Godowns of
W, & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry T E. 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, L. Company's Bills on Bengal
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have T
authorised Mr. Jons. LEFFLER, and MR. CHARLES W. MURKAY, 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 1. in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable. here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta.
MURROW & Co.
Canton & Macno, 10th July, 1844, 20
OCEAN: MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents I in China are prepared to grant Policies pay able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, Colombo and Mauritius.
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(signed) MURROW & Co." Canton and Macao, 13th August, 1844.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned has taken a godown adjoining the Store of C, W. Bowra Esq., where he will in future c carry on his business.
EDWARD NEWMAN,
Auctioneer.
FOR SALE.
LLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Bear, a small batch,
Aaronted in the most order. Clarets highly esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Fe-
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. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars. Just 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 AT MACAO. AT LOW PRICES
MERICAN Moss 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, 1814.
ADVERTISEMENT.. OTICE is hereby given, that the business of the temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.,) wil in future be conducted. by, the undersigned, who have associated themselves as "Merchants and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.
DONALD C. MACKEY. Y. J. MURROW.
Canton, 1st June, 1844.
DR
A CARD.
R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg leave to intimate to the Commanders of ships proceeding to Whampoa, that they havo nesociated themselves in connexion as Médical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored at the entrance of Bom- bay Creek in Blenheim Reach...
July 1st, 1844.
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FOR SALE.
UPERIOR Doe Skin for Trowsers, and Cash mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns. Also some very light Blacck Beaver and Velvet Flats 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 Stores Hom the well known. House of Crosse & Blackwell- FADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wills Bacon,-Tart.
Penfold & Co., Madeira: mi
Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
MA
FOR SALE.
BELL & Co.
Fruit, Jams, Jellies and Pickles and Sauces of all descriptious. Also, Shortly expected per Foam a quantity of Gentlemens' Wearing apparet (not slop made, but of first quality) consisting of ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR- Dress Frock and Great Coats, Waistcoats,
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- N. DUUS. downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- 18 Queen's Road,ing Houses and their contents as follows, viz. :-- 1st-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with
Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when isolated NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His BATE OF PREMIUM, 204. PER CENT. PER ANNUM, Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H.Ma-Built and covered, as above, not isolated. jesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages
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,
Hongkong, 15th April, 1843 NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descrip. Ntions received, and carefully stored in descrip-
N. DUUS.
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airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from fire can be sold apon Commission or forwarded to Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas-
apply to
N. DUUS. Victoria, October 5th, 1843.
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FOR SALE. SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood A and a select assortment of new and fashion, able Music. To be viewed as
Victoria, 4th October, 1844::
N: DUUS
OR SALE -The under Wines just received
from Alexander Black London.
Fine old Pala and Brown Sherry. Fine old Port. Champagne.
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Ahds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex "John Bibby?".
⚫ Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
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. 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.
Mr. Fiebig's expectations of success are confined to earning a respectable livelihood, and at the same time having an opportunity of studying the lan- guage of China, which is his chief object in vi
Communication addressed to Mr. Fiebig, and left atthe office of this paper will be attended to.
RATE OF PREMIUM, 259. PER CENT. PER ANNUM.siting the east.
Assurances as above, for sax 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 sumns 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.
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is paid.
W. BELL,
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th Julv. 1844.
Victoria. 30th October, 1844.
UST Received ex Viscount Sandun and for Sale
by the Undersigned,
A quantity of Gentlemen's wearing apparel of the first quality, consisting of Dress, Frock and Great coats, Waistcoats and Trowsers,
Also
A few very superior French Shawls
F. FUNCK:
Victoria, 25th October, 1944. Agent for Hongkong.public that they are now ready to attente TESSKS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the
· NOTICE.
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the repair of Vessels and will furnish at their yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. THE Undersigned has this day established
They offer for sale.
4White Pine Lower masts from 16 to 32 in, Pitch bimself as Underwriter's & General Auc-pine topmasts all sizes; Fitch pine Bowsprits 2 in. tioneer & Commission agent de solicits the amt under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch patronage of parties transacting business in pine and ook plank from 2 to 3 in., White pine Hongkong.
inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak knees EDWARD NEWMAN, or boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Cakum, Victoria, 8th October, 1844.
Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Darg.
· FOR SALE. VERY superior London bottled Sherry.
EDWARD NEWMAN. Victoria, 8th October, 1844.
fron work of all kinds made and repaired by experienced workmen. All orders left with 4 W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or Wm. P. Pierce, Esq Macao, executed with dispatch. Victoria, August 2nd, 1841.