THE FRIEND
VOL. III. No. 187
Page
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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THE DUKE OF BEDFORD 900
will leave Whanipon for London, not later than the 1st. proximo
For Passage only apply to
DENT & Co. or Capt. R. THORNHILL
11th November, 1844.
THE
NOTICE.
THE Dutch ship VASCO DE GAMA, being condemned at Macao, as un.... Benworthy and to be Sold by Public Auction within a short time. Her crew. consialing of European Sailors, prefer shipping as seamen on board of any vesaal going along the coast of Chi- na or going to Europe, to be sent home as pas sengers. The undersigned begs to draw the atten- ion of Masters of ships in want of European Sea- THE SULIMANY, Capt Monk, tmen, to apply to him, for any of the crew they may
now at Whampoa, will lead for, wish to ship, either Carpenter, Sailmaker or sea Calcutta and be dispatched from Ma-men of the above mentioned ship,
M.J, SENN VAS BASEL cao, touching at Hongkong for any Cargo, that
Macao, 18th November, 1844. may offer on 1st Nov. Apply to
FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
Schooner Ormen formerly RO- SA. She was built nt Medford in the U. N. States of America in the year 1836 of the best live and white Oak, is coppered and copper fastened up to the wales has a complete suit of Sails principally new, has carried 3.000 piculs of Rice from Java to this port sails remar- kably fast drawing only 6 feet in ballist, 9 feet loaded.*"
Victoria, 11th Oct., 1844.
DENT & Co.
THE A 1, ship HINDOSTAN, Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham- pos 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. ton, 28th August, 1844,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
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
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 26th September, 1844.
Fon FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE COAST
OR ANY PART OF THE WOR
THE Swedish Clipper Barque Zin BIA, of 391 Tous burthen, Captain- Beckman,
Apply to
JARDINE MATHESON & Co. Victoria, 14th November, 1844, FOR SALE. FREIGHT, OR CHARTER TO GRAD 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 FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
HE A Barque PAMPERO Capt. John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.
Apply to sp
TH
LINDSAY & Co.
FOR SHANGHAI,
THE THOMAS CRISP, will sail for the above Part in a very few days. For Passage only apply to
Victoria, 8th Nov., 1844.
N. DUUS.
FOR LIVERPOOL.
THE JOHN O'GAUNT, Capt. John Robertson, will be dispatched for the above port on 1st próximo, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For apssage only, apply to
Hongkong, 4th Nov., 1844.
TURNER & Co.
FOR LONDON. THEJONHWICKLIFFE, Capt. Daly, 562 Tous Register, having the grea: ter portion of her Cargo engaged, will leave Whampoa for the above port on the 1st of Dec., and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, 8th November, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
EE Ship RUSTOMJEE CO
This vessel upon inspection and by written Sur veys will be found perfectly sound and good, and will be sold at a very low price for further parti- culars. Apply to N. DUUS,. 18 Queen's Road, or to W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's hong,
TO LET.
A
Bungalow,
Apply to RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1844.
WANTED TO RENT.
China House in the vicinity of the Queen's Road. Apply at this Office. Office Friend of China, 8th Nov., 1844.
TO LET
THE commodious Bungalow at prescut
Toccupied by Framjee Jamsotjes 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.
Cottage or Bungalow with stabling and out Offices complete situate on the Queen's Road near the Artillery Barracks. For further particu- lars apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co Queen's Road, 9th Nov., 1844.
in advance..
BANK OF WESTERN INDIA.
HEAD
WILLIAM WALTER Cargill,
Managing Director,
OFFICE IN BOMBAY.
CHARLES J. D. STEWART, '
Secretary.
CALCUTTA BRANCH.
ROBERT GLASSPOOLE LANCASTER,
Manager,
(COLOMBO)
CEYLON BRANCH.
GEORGE SMYTLAN DUFF (late accounti. B'bay) Peter Ranken,
(Provisional) Manager,
Accountant. CHINA BRANCII.
な
(HONGKONG)
SMOLLETT J. D. CAMPBELL(late Manager Ceylon Branch)
Manager,
Accountant,
WILLIAM ANDERSON,
(KANDY)
JOHN FORBES MOIR,
Agent,
Accountant,
Principles of business to be observed at the China Branch.
DEPOSITS. Will be received as
{ison. Class 1. hearing Interest & subject to Commis- 2. bearing no Interest but subject to a
lower rate of Commission.
Carront Deposit
Accounts.
its
do
do 6 months.
EXCHANGE.
The Bank will receive tenders of Bills on England and on India, bearing two approved names, or guaruntoed by Lotter of Credit, or Secured by Shipping Documents of Goods the approved value of which exceeds the amount drawn for, by at least one third."
17
Fixed Do- Repayable in one Sum on a notice of 3 months. The Bank is also empowered to Sell it's own Drofis as follows,
BRITISH and FOREIGN On The Union Bank of London at 1 day's eight to 6 mo, at
The National Hank of Scotland "
fixed. The Provincial Bank of Ireland », aleo Circular Notes accompanied by "Lettres d'orden mann ráles negociable in Egypt, Syria and on the Continent of Europe.
CASH CREDITS. Will be granted (Subject to Interest and a small com. mission) on the following Securities viz: Class 1. Secured by a Deposit of Bullion,
Do.
do. Government paper. Clasa 2. Secured by BILLS OF LADING with Policies of Insu. mince for Goods not of a perishable nature actually shipped for China,the approved value of which shall exceed the amount received from the Bank by at least one third, Secured by POLICIES OF INSURANCE which have
been adjusted and accepted. Secured by DEPOSIT OF BILLS on Novas not having
more than 4 months to run.
or Secured by a JOINT BOND with two or more ap.
proved Sureties...
TAZOAN),
INDIA.
On Agm út from 1 to 60 day's night,
Bombay.
1 to 90
Calcula
1 to 90
Colombo,
'37
1 to 90
Kandy
31
Mudras
1 to 90
at sight CIRCULATION. The Bank having received the entire approbation of the Local Govorament to this effect, will be prepared to issue ite own Notes in the course of a few months
Rules applicable to Current Deposit & Cash Credit accounts.
Will be granted on deposit of any of the before named t. No Account to be opened for a less Sin than $200. Securities for a period of not more than 4 months.
DISCOUNT.
Local Hills and promissory Notes will be discounted hear. ing at least two approved names unconnected with each other in general parmership, and not having a longer period than Two toonths to ran..
AGENCY.
The Bank will undertake the purchase and Sale of E. I. Government and other Indian Securities at a charge of per cent commission,.
2nd. The Bank will fürniah blank Cheques and Pass books. 3rd. The Bank will not allow any Deposit Account to be overdrawn, and the amount of a Cash Credit may not any occasion be exceeded.
4th. The Bank will collect Drafts &c. payable in Victoria.
without extra charge.
5th,
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The rates of Intercal and commission will be exhibited in the Public Office und may at all times be ascertained on application.&
6th. Current accounts will be balanced half yearly, no-
moly on the 5th June and 5th December,
The China Branch of the Bank of Western India will be opened in the course of Decomber next, and the Manager is now ready to receive proposals from Mercantile Houses and private Individuals. for transaction of business on the above principles.
A small number of Shares in the Bank's Stock have been reserved for distribution in China in order to encourage the formation" of a local proprietory: The Shares are Rs. 500 each upon which Rs. 300 have been paid and they are now selling in Bombay at 50 per cent premium,
Further information can be obtained from the Manager or from Messis. D. & M. Rustomjee & Co. in Canton or Macao who will also supply the proper forms of application,
By Authority of the General Board of Directors,
Bank of Western India's Office, 2. Wellington Terrace,
Victoria, 23rd November, 1844.
S. J.D. CAMPBELI,
Manager.
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. Victoria, Aug: 13th, 1844. 18 Queen's Road. NOTICE -The undersigned is authorized by His
Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H. Ma- A with partly European Crew will be dispatched Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality
N English Lorcha commanded by an European! JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, at the Godowns of the undersigned-Cocoonut jesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages every third Day for Canton. addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war,
N
Hongkong, 15th April, 1843
N. DUUS.
Ntions received and carefully stored in spacious NOTICE - Goods and merchandize of all descrip.
fire can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from Lantou and Macue by Insurable Lorchas.
apply to
N. DUUS, Victoria, October 5th, 1849.
A
..
FOR SALE. SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood and a select assortment of new and fashion able Music, To be viewed at
N. DUUS.
WASJEE, Captain Bill, God JUST arrived and For Sale at N. DUUS Queen's
NOTICE.
N. B. Goods can be Insured from Total loss by this conveyance For freight or passage apply
N. DUŪS.
to
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.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs. in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson, "ex Fox Rawson & Co., à quantity of Burton Ale
"John Bibby.""
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
FOR SALE.
CRILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at ,06 6 months sight, under letters of credit, for .05 sums to suit purchasers,
Victoria, 4th October, 1844.
Road.
For
100 Hhds Pilat Bread
100 Barrels Navy do.
per lb
$
29
200 Do. Kiln dried Flour 100 Salted Hams
Bil. 6
"
Ib
50-Boxes Tobacco
23
100 Do. Malaga Raisins
13
Box. 1, 5
Ib. 30
COWASIEE FAMILY, Captain Durham, will have immediate despatch. freight or passage apply to
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Macao, 10th October, 1844.
APTAINS and AGENTS of Ships
are respectfully informed" that Two Boats have been fitted with Tanks (containing each thirty Tons) and Patent Force Pumps, Hase &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, 1814.
50 Uo. Sperm Candles Salt Beef and Pork in Barrels 200 lbs. 10, Salt Tongues in Kegs (20 each)ő 6, Superior Am. Cheessa
* Pine
**
do
A few Barrels Dried Apples
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
FOR SALE-E, I. Company's Bills on Bengal
accepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 250 July, 1844.
ADVERTISEMENT, THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have authorised MR. Jons. LEFFLER, and Mr.
CHARLES W. MURKAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao.
Canton, Let June, 184."
MORROW & CO,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. 08 Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre-CABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF Calcutta.
08 sentation. Apply to,
• RUSSELL & Co. Canton. Tin China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable THE undersigned having been appointed Agents
or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macao. October 2nd, 1844 --
1b10
FOR SALE--Pale and Brown Sherry- each ,75 T
E. L Madeira , th 10 Port
Ladies and Gentlemen's Saddles, Fire Stoves for Hock (Graefenberg)
Offices &c. &c.
Victoria, Oct 29th, 1844.
FOR SALE,
few Bales of T'sailee and Taysnam Silk, Ap
ply to Victoria, 8th Nov., 184p
N. DUUS,
Claret Champagne, and Cognac Erandy.
Apply at the Godowns of
W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
here, in Loudon, Bombay and Calcutta,
MURROW & Co.. Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844,
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
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, 1514.