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VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 1845.
English news to the 19th September,
via the Sandwich Island,
We have this morning been favored with a Sandwich Island paper of the 14th Ultimo, brought by the Schooner Denia, after a quick passage of 27 days Intelligence from England, via the West Indies and Mexico, had been received at the Islands, of 13 days later dates than we are now in possession of
The Tahiti question has been settled amicably; the French Government pay- ing Mr. Pritchard 25,000 francs as com- pensation, removing M. D'Aubigny from the Islands, and apologizing for his conduct.
The French war with the Sultan of Morroco is also at an end; and we ap- prehend that, for a time, the peace of Europe is not likely to be disturbed by any grand national war between France and England.
The United States Brig Perry, had arrived at Honslulu previous to the 14th Ultimo. She landed Mr. Cushing at. San Blas, on the West Coast of Mexico. It was anticipated that he would arrive in the United States in December, hav- ing sailed from China in the latter end of August.
We copy a few paragarphs from "the Polynesian."
LATEST FROM ENGLAND. - By Wilmer und Smith's Times, Liverpool, Sept. 19th, we learn that all apprehensions of a collision between England and France, are at an end. The Tahiti question has been settled, little to the taste of the fire-eaters on both sides of the channel. The par- ticulars in regard to Tahiti, we inve pot learned; but satisfaction has been made to M, Pritchard by a present of 25,000 francs, M. D'Aubigny has been removed from Tahiti, and his conduct made the subject of apology. He had previously been censured by his superior officer, Gov. Braat, The latter has become Capitaine de Vaisseau, of the first class. The Times admits that Mr. Pritchard had certainly outstepped propriety in the part he took towards the French after their occu- pation of the island, and had acted more or less as the partisan and fomenter of hostility to them, seems but too probable. And although such a dis position on his part. if it abstained from positive overt acts of hostility, did not render him liable to seizure and deprive him of the privilege of inviola bility which surrounds the person of a British Consul, still it was a provocative to violence, and therefore must be considered a palliation of it."
The Morroco war is at an end. The Sultan lias given way, and sued for terms.
The following extract from a late paper, shows în'a somewhat ludicrous light, the excess of en- thusiasm by which a portion of the French nation are actuated in oppposition to the Guizot ministry, and, we are compelled to add, of facts also. The occurence happened at a banquet giren at Marseil
of European Sailors,
board of any vessal going along the coast of Chi- 02 or going to Europe, to be sent home as pas gengers. The undersigned begs to draw the atten- ion of Masters of ships to want of European Sea Imen, to apply to hit for any of the crew they may wish to ship, either Carpenter, Sailmaker or sea- men of the above mentioned ship,
MJ SENN FAN BASEL Macao, 18th November, 1811.
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les, to Berayer the celebrated legitimist orator and lawyer. He proposed as a tonst-Admiral Dupetit Thouars and recited his exploit at Tahiti, be-- ginning- ** Frenchmen in remote seas found them- selves opposed to English." At this phrase, as the official report of the banquet relates electrical shock seemed to be felt by the assem- blage all eyes sparkled; all hands were uplifted spasmodically hats gaved in the air; an immense bravo rolled in long echoes of thunder," Berryer continued.The protection of France was, vouch safed to the helpless, anxious, ignorant natives of Tahiti; but, yielding to the perfidious suggestions of England, their Queen undertook to supersede the French flag by another. Our brave seamen could not brook the outrage; the Admiral who represented France at Tahiti—he who carried our Bord declared France to be sovereign of the country, he has been disavowed 1-let as drink to him." Yes, resounded four hundred voices,-to him and to Berryer; and the report tells further, it was impossible to describe the effect on his audience of his solemn exclamation" "He, the Admiral. who bore our - sword," The aristocratic ladies hugged and kissed the willing Cicero of the cause; some fell into swoons, hysterics, convulsion," is worthy of remark that when Berryer visited England, be received the attentious of the most distinguished Whigs and Tories; the Lord Chan- cellor gave him a dinner, and eminent names were elected to do him honor.
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At the dinner alluded to above, Berryer was obliged to decamp before the dessert could be con- sumed, by a skilful manœuvre of the police:
REVOLUTION IN MEXICO. On the Ist of Nov., Gen. Paredes, a popular and esteemed officer, pro- nounced against Santa Ann, at Guadalajara, and marched towards Lagos, with 1500 men. It ap- pears to be a somewhat. popular movement, and it is supposed will be sustained by a majority of the departments, The President is however still strong, and it will be a strongly contest affair. Paredes has addressed a manifesto to the nation, giving the grounds of his revolutionary movement.
H. B. M. Ship Dublin, Rear Admiral Thomas is to be in Valparaiso this month and to arrive in England in April. The Peruvian squadrou has been detained three months at Islay on account of the troubles in Peru.
H. B. M. Ship Thalia, Capt. Hope replaces the Carysford, Lord Paulet, which has been ordered to proceed without delay to England. It is rumored that the late affairs at these Islands in which Lord, George bore so prominent a part, are the occasion of his return. At the last advices Admiral Thouars was to sail the next day for France, without wait- ing for his successor. Upon the arrival of both these officers at their respective countries. an in- vestigation into the motives and policy which led to the course they have each pursued, will doubtless take place, and the world will then be put in pos- session of the facts upon which they may ground their justification. It is highly satisfactory to per ceive the determined justice by which their govern- ments appear to be actuated.
H. B. Ketch Basilisk has been ordered to En land, but being condemned will be unable to make the voyage.
Editet, Printed, and Published by Jous CARE, At The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette, Printing Office, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 1845.
NOTICE:
LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late ðir WLLAH A. Lawassce, or having cinios against the said Estate, are hereby requested
to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad justment.
WETMOE & Co. Canton, 3rd September, 1814
adon at 6 months sight For sale THE Undersigned have on Sale a few Kegs of
Neat's tongue, Saluri in koge, Prükled fier my's in do a fresh supply of out meal in tins of 1 § lbs. each, and small invoice of English loaf Sugur.
MOEWEN & Co. Victorin, 19th November, 1844.
Notary Public
Hongkong, 28th December, 1844.
AUTICE
WINES FOR SALE.
T¢EWEN & Co., beg to unnounce that they II. have on Sale a quantity of superior Port and Sherry, the property of a gentleman leaving the colony. The wines are in excellent condition and may be had on moderate terms, by early appli
cation.
Victoria, 25th October, 1844,
JUST
"UST" received and for Sale a few Elegant
Parlour and Table Lamps,
MCEWEN & Co. Victoria, December 30th, 1844.
THE undersigned have to announce, the arrival (cx“ Foan.") of a small supply of Taglioni Coats and Shooting Jackets
McEWEN & Co. Victoria, 13th December, 1844.
THE undersigned have on Sale, a quantity of English and Holland's Gin, Liqueures. Su- perior Scotch Whisky, light Cognac, Beer, and Porter in Bottle, Preserved Fruits, Smoked Sal- mon in tins, &e.
Also, just received a quantity of Letter Clips various sizes.
Mc1EWEN & Co. Victoria. December 20th, 1844.
me⠀ NOTICE,
THE Undersigned has removed his Office to
Magistrnes Street.
Queen's Road,
"doors from the EDWARD NEWMAN.""
Auctioneer.
Victoria 10th Jany, 1845.
FOR SALE.
AUPERIOR Brussels Carpets of different sizes.
FRYER and LANE.
Victoria, Dee, 20th 1844. A
NOTICE.
THE undersigned having given up their premises in Chinam's Hong our Mr. Lattey is living.
it Mr. Hawkin's house opposite the Burial ground or a few days until other premises are fit to oc-
# cupy
LATTEY & Co.
Victoria, 1st January, 1845,
C. W.
BOWRA.
Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
MR.
20 Queen's Road, Hongkong," r! TR C. W. BOWRA begs to inform Captains of Vessels resorting to this Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared to supply Ships with every description of naval stores and Spare of all sizes he has also in immediate rea- liness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with resh water, fitted with forec Pumps Hose &e, &c.
Goods sold by Auction or on conmission Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 67, Anchors and Cables of all sizes, “ Sails nindle to order under the management of
in experienced sail maker
N. B. Namical Almanacks, Books and Charts, nd a few superior Chronnmcters by Murray
January 7th 1845.
JUSTI
LANDED Ex "FOAM ”--An as- sortment of superior Light, silk Hats, made xpresly for the climate, by a first-rate London fanufacturer.com fo
A few Superior Hams & Cheese, some very: ine Malaga raisins and Zante Currants in
A Stock of Warm Clothing and some supe- for Witney Blankets---
C. W. BOWRA.
Queen's Road, Victoria, 20th December, 1843.
FOTICE TO BUILDERS & CONTRACTORST OR SALE -By the undersigned an invoice of Cedar Flank, Boards, Sheathing, and Logs, also a choice lot of bard wood suitable for Rafters, all for sale cheap for each. This lot is well worthy the attention of any party who wishes his house. as at a very cederate rent, situated on the will neither rent with hrat or swell with the dange TORAGE can be chtained in saft Granite Gished in a handsome modern style, as the wood
Queen's Road in the vicinity of a publie Wharf en susters, can be seen by application to application to
AL FORD & Co. -Victoria, 6th December, 1811
P. TOWNSEND