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LES OF CHINA
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VOL. IV. No. 17
Jan.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 1845.
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FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
THE fine now first class British built Le Ship & NEW MARGARELY 111 tous, William Ages Commander. Apply
TURNER & Co.
Victoria, 19th February, 1845.441
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE fine A I ship BEULAH
Commander. Apply to
FISCHER WILLIS & Co,
Oswald's Bungalow.
20th January, 1845. HES FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE
THE Barque EARL POWIS, A. I. 209 tons Register. Apply to. FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
Victoria, 21st February, 1845.
FOR SHANGHAI THE Clipper Brig PANTALOON shortly expected from the coast will be dispatched for the above Port in few days after arrival For Freight apply to
MURROW &Co. Canton or Hongkong.
Hongkong, 18th February, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE brig: SNIPE Captain Roddles
will he dispatched on 7th March.
or here to.
A
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
TO SHIP MASTERS.
DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. AN elegant and will built house in Caine's road, 18 Queen's Road, Victoria-
contains ten rooms and a spacious Hall 45 feet long by 23 wide.
HUGHESDON & Co.
TO LET.
IN.
All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am neat and convenient bungalow in Staunton & Irish, Balt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to numė- rous to mention,
Street.
HUGHFSDON & Co. FOR SALE
A water Boat always in readines to supply shipping with fresh water.
BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at 6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com- Court of Directors, accepted and payable on premission or forward to Macao or Canton in In- sentation. Apply to,
RUSSELL & Co., Cantonsurable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao.manned by Europeans, or held subject to the October 2nd, 1844.
order of the consignee on moderate forms
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
ON SALE.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.
NOTICE
THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our Firm we have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWLE with us as a Partner.
Signed... WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844. ILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For
WETMORE & Co.
For Freight or passagenpply in Canton Be by
HUGHESDON & Co.
FOR SHANGHAE.
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late
to send their accouuts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.
THE Clipper Schooner SAM Captain Taylor, will sail in five or six days. For passage only, Apply to the Captain on board, or to.
FOX RAWSON & Co. - Hongkong, 11th February, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,
THE
HE fast sailing Ship PRINCE AL-BL
BERT. captain G. J. Thompson,
will have quick despatch from Wham- poa for the above ports, and has good accomoda- tion for pas engers. For freight or passage ap. ply to
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P. & D. NESSERWANJEE CAMAJEE. Canton, 5th February, 1845.
FOR BOMBAY.
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THE well known Ship HELEN, A. Rayne Commander, now laying at Whampoa will sail for the above port on the 25 instant for Freight or passage apply to, HEERJEEBHOY ARDASEER & Co.
or Captain Rayne on board.
Canton, 4th February, 1845.
FOR SHANGAI AND CHUSAN.
WETMORE & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1844. ILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale
WETMORE & Co.
AT the Godowns of the undersigned Is Queen's
Road. Superior Old Port, Sherry and Ma-
A few Casks of deira in Bottle, Old Sherry in a Casks and octaves, superior Claret Dublin bottled. fine Cape Madeira and Pontac just landed direct from the Cape,; Lisbon and Spanish Wine in quarter costs of excellent quality Old Tom and a few dozen of fine Old malt Scotch Whiskey. All at moderate price, Beer in wood and bottles.
N. DUUS.
18 Queen's Road, Victoria, Jany. 24th, 1845,
IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LONDON,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
in China for the above Company are prépar
VINCENT & Co. ESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
they have ulica of Dadunboy Burforjee Plane the NEWJFACTORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next
an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen who may betow their patronage,
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurchy
street London.
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at į pask 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with am Excellent Billiard Table.
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
LAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted
for sale by
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 6th January, 1945.
NOTICE. CANTON and MACAO, 1st January, 1945. THE undersigned has Estabished in the above
named places from this date a House of Com mission business in connection with Messrs Ron,s-
winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia.
The Business will be conducted under the firm
[Signed] P. TIEDEMAN JR. of VANDER BURG ROMSWINKEL & CO.
FOR SALE
VIDONIA in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks from the house of Bruce & Co., Tenerifle, Apply to, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, &Co.
Victoria, 10th December, 1844.
NOTICE
Mthorized to Sign by procuration for our Firm at Shanghai,
FR. ALEXANDER MACCULLOCH, is au-
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 15th Fehrmary, 1945.
NOTICE.
Mr. WILLIAN A. LAWRENCE, or havinged to accept Assurances in Hongkong. claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested ist. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether
detached from any other, covered with Tile,HE Public are respectfully informed that from Slate, Metals or other incumbustible materials, and after the 1st of January next, a new Seal together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium 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 I per cent per annum. 3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per
per annum.
MA
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
FOR SALE. TADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,
Penfold & Co., Madeira:
BELL & Co. Apply 10, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
NOTICE.
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WE have established ourselves in Hongkong, as General and Commission Merchants, from the 1st January, 1845,-the Partners in our firm being THOMAS RIPLEY, Liverpool; and CHARLES SHAW, Hongkong.
THOS, RIPLEY & Co.
cent
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to 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
tents alone, or part on each. be insured either on the building alone or the con-
No Assurance to be considered in force antit the
premium be paid.
and Manila,
Victoria, 24th January, 1845.
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant NOTICE. Sign for our firm by Procuration. JON HAMMOND WINCH, is authorized to policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao
THOS. RIPLEY & Co. Victoria. 27th January, 1845. FOR SALE.
THE fast sailing Schooner ALLIR
GATOR," Capt. Cook, will posetively sail for Shanghae on the 1st prox. has good accommodation for passengers. For freight or
passage apply to
N. DUUS... 18 Queen's Road,
Victoria 10th Jany., 1845.
SCHOONER FOR SALE
THE Teak built. Coppered and copper fastened 1 Schooner DIDO, (late Rappa) Thirty One Tons burden being well found in Sails, Rigging, Arms &c.; and can be sent to sea at an hours notice. For particulars apply 10
N. DUUS. Victoria. 20th February, 1845.
TO LET.-
good convenient handsome 6 room house A
No 2 Ashburton Terrace. S. W. of the Honorable Major Caine's residence. Rent moderate, Apply to Mr. SPRING at the Post Office Victoria, 15th January, 1845.
TO LET.
A Commodious House, lately occupied by
Mr. Leonard Just, junior. Apply to
JOHN SMITH.
Macao. 8th January 1845.
THAT
TO BE LET OR SOLD
徵
MHAT new and well built house situated on, the Queen's Road near Acqueys Bazaar and lately occupied by Mr. M. Ford-The house may be Rented with or without the Godown. Front Room 50 feet long by 28 feet-wide, Four excellent Bed Rooms and dinning room, with Bathing Room and other out houses For Particulars apply ta
Mr. M. FORD at Mr. CHIRSTOPHERS Victoria 18h February 1845.
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros, & Co. Lon- don at six months sight. Also large coast Sycee.
Apply to AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.
NOTICE. THE Interest of the late John Henry Larkins in our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan Fletcher, and Mr. George Findlay, are admitted Our business well in future be conducted, under partners therein from this date. the style of Fletcher & Co.
THE
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. China, st Januay. 1845
NOTICE
THE Interest of Mr. Alfred Humphreys in our Firm ceased on 31st Ults. Our business here will in future be conducted under the title of HESY & Co.
HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Queen's Road, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE. ATE have this day Established ourselves as Ge. néral and Commission Agents under the
DUMPHREYS & Co. 19 Queen's Road, 1st February, 1845,
WE
Firm of
f
NOTICE
our firm from the 1st instant.
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HUMPHREYS & Co 13′ Queen's Road Victoria, 22ud February, 1845.
NUTICE. THE undersigned hereby notify that they have
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.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China,
Macao, 27 July, 1844.
NOTICE. Te interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 1st December 1844.
FEARON & SON:
Macho, 1st January, 1845, FORSALE.-2830 Bars South American Pig
Copper ex Ship "Helena." Apply to
J. N. A. GRISWOLD, Canton 9th Jany, 1845.
NOTICE.
Terriersigned have associated themselves to gement of the business will be under the charge under the firm of Gilman & Co., and the mana- of Mr. Abraham Bowman and Mr. Spencer Compton who are authorized by procuration to sign the firm.
HAMILTON GRAY & Co. of Singapore
by E. J. GILMAN, R. J. GILMAN.
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Canton, January 1st, 1845.
NOTICE MY business in China 'will in future be conduc
M
MRA. EL FRYER, was admitted a partener inted under the style of GILMAN & Co, and ME ABRAHAM Bowman, and MR. SPENCER Compron, at Shanghai, and Ma. Jons JARVIE, at Macao, are authorized to sign the same by procu ration.
R. J. GILMAN. Conton. 1st February, 1845.
FOR SALE. 17HITE Rice, dava Coffee, Ghee, Cocca Nat Oil, Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial
BURD LANGE & Co. Apply to
Stanley Street. Victoria, November 234, 1844.
this day commenced Business as Commision Merchants and General Agents in China, in con- pection with Alesers. Bates Willis & Co. of Liver- FISCHER WILLIS & Co. pool.
Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,
15th November, 1844,
will be used by me the undersigned in the place of that hitherto used the old Seul bearing the arms motto and crest of Mr. Fearon of Macao, and used by me with permission of Mr. Samuel Fearon formerly Notary Public of this colony who tran sferred the same to me.
EDWARD FARNCOMB,
Notary Public. Hongkong, 28th December 1844.
FOR SALE.
Nobard the Barque "Clavissa,"
I New Chain Cable 1 inch, 90 fathome,
1 New Iron Stock Anchor, 22 cwt.
do. I do.
26 cwt. Victoria, 27th January, 1915. ›ESPECTABLE Board and Lodging may
be
Robtained, on moderate terms, in a central part
of the town. Apply Nos. 2 and 3 Sydenham Ter- race, west of Hongkong Gazette Office, or for cards
of addross, at Mr. Miller's, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 4th February, 1845.
NOTICE.
A
LL claims against the Canteen, or Mess of H
M's, 98th Regiment to be forwarded at once. ready for settlement to Captain Dunbar 98th Regiment.
North Barracks,
Victoria, February 3rd, 1845.
ΜΑΡΤ.
PT, MUNRO, of the Ship "BRULAR,' will not be accounable for any debts contracted by his crew.
Victoria, 1st February, 1815.
MAPTAIN A. P. McKELLAR of the Ha- mayoon will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew.
Victoria, January 30th, 1845. TIDUCATION,-Young Ladies are received as Resident Boarders by the Misses at their residence. No. 5 Taistoe Mists Norgate ut and French by a Resident Lady. Fifty Pounits per Professors of eminence attend the Esta- Square London. Board including Music, Dancing anum. blishment to instruct in the various accomplish- ments necessary to complete the education of a
young lady when she has reached the age of ten years. An extra charge of8 guineas for remaining the vacation
NOTICE.
B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves as Medical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. Joly 1st, 1814.
H GORDARD Attorney of Her Majesty's Court of Queen's Hench in England and an Attorney, Solicitor, Proctor, and Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Wongkong may be Con. sulted at his Offices, Burd's Buildings, near Ma- riváračy Street.
Victoria, 13th February, 1945.