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VOL. IV. No. 7
_____ VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22x1, 1845,
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FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS.
THIE Basque TEAZER, Capt. Budd, will have quick despatch for the above places, and has good accommoda tion for passengers. For freight apply to
JARDINE MATHESON & Co. Victoria, 21st December, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE & MADRASE NOT BAR LORD ELPHINS- THE Barque
TONE, Capt Crawford, WiINS for the above ports, un or about the 25th Instant. For freight or passage, LINDSAY & Copal.
Apply to
Hongking,
11th December, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.INS
THE Ship JAVA, William Parker,
R. N. Commander, 1175 To
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1844
FOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA.............. THE KELPIE will have immediate despatch, For Freight apply to MACVICAR & Co.
O FOR BREMEN AND HAMBURGI SA WE brig MARGARETHE,
TO LET or FOR SALE!
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elegant and well built House Situate East of Mr. Scott's, contains Ten Rooms and a spa- cious Hall.
HUGHESION CALDER & Co. Victoria, 10th December. 1841, LAMENA
FOR SALE-Pole and Brown Sherry
N✨ E. 1. Madeira
Port
A
Hock (Graefenberg) Clarety Champagne, and Cognac Brandy,
Apply at the Godowns of eng JKAAMW; & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844; 2)
TO SHIP MASTER.
DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. *** 18 Queen's Road, Victoria-ban
All lands 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 & Irish, Salt Provisious, Bread, Flour, Rice; Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to nume: rous to mention Jong that?
A water Boat always in readines to supply shipping with fresh water.
(LOODS received on Storage in dry Brick
Insurable Gotlowns, will be sold on com- mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly FOR SALE-From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing manned by Europeans, or held subject to the Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Butt Boltsorder of the consiguce on moderate terins. and Spikes. Also, Cauvass, from No. 1 to 6.
Apply to
N. DUUS. Apply at the Godowns of
No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
W, & T GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844, pasti bagger FOR SALE AT the Golowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson..
Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.
FOR SALE.
PILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at Carmen Klencke, will have B 5 months sight, under fötters of credit; for early despatch. For freight apply to sams to suit purchasers,
KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co. Victoris, 19th December, 1844. pastu FOR SINGAPORE & BOMBAY.
passage,
THE SCALEBY CASTLE now loading at Whampoal to sail about ***the** 10th of January next 2 for having spacions accomodations. Apply
Capt. W. NE LEMON on bout gor BURD LANGE & Co.,
Hongkong
Victoria, Dec. 24th, 1844,
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FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,
THE MERMAID Capt. Gill, will sail for the above Ports on the 25th inst. For freight apply 19
En
¡ALA DE MELLO-Macaogor to MURROW & Co.— Hongkong & Cunton. Macao 9th January, 1845.
13th Jany,
FOR LIVERPOOL.
THE "MARY ANN WEEB," has room for shout forty tons cargo freight. Apply to
1845.
CRAS: SHAW,
FOR MANILA & BATAVIA. Ste THE Dutch ship MARIA TAWBA CORNELIA, Commander D. B. Lutgens, daily expected from Bata- vin, will receive freight for the above places in Macao Toads, and will have quick dis- patch. Apply to
SENN VAN BASEL.
Macao, 7th December, 1844.
FOR SHANGAI AND CHUSAN.
THE fast sailing Schooner" ALLI-
TGATOR" Capt. Cook, will be hare quick despatch for the above ports and has good accommodation for passingera. For freight or
N. DUUS.
passage apply to
18 Queen's Road,
Victoria 10th Jany., 1845. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
THE Schooner Ormen formerly RO-
+ SA. She was built at Medford in the D. N States of America in the year 1536 of the best live and white Oak, is coppered and copper fastened up to the wales has a complete suit of Bails principally new, has carried 3000 picals of Rice from Java to this port sails remar- kably fast drawing only 6 feet in ballast, 9 feet loaded,
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This vessel upon inspection and by written Sur- weys 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 IL FRANKLYN. Chinam's hope,
TO LET
A good overton Terrace
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply to t
NOTICE:"
E undersigned herely notify that they have this day commenced Business as Commision Merchants and General Agents in China, in con- nection with Messrs. Bates Willis of Co. of Liver pooler DE FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,
15th November, 1814;
IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LONDON.
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THE Undersigned having been appointed. Agents T Cut for the above Company are prepar
RUSSELL. & Co., Canton.ed to accept Assurances in Hongkong. Mor WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao. 1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether October 2nd, 1844. j masz mesta
detached from any other, covered with Tile, Slate, Metals or other incumbustibile materials, together with there contents, except Cotton ar other linzardous goods, 'Kate of Premium 4 per cent per annum.
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FOR SALEJABU BS on Messrs. Baring Bros, & Co. Lon- Zaloost six months sight--Also-large_consi Sycee
Apply to parent AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.
NOTICE AG
THE decease of Mr. William A. LawnExer
having caused a vacancy in our Firm-we have associated Mr.SAMUEL. B. RAWLE with ng as a Partner, Honda At a Lukan? how m poddans le Signed WETMORE & Cố
Canton, 1st October, 1844, Main 2 ct but bout
BILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For
A
sale by
WETMORE & Co. Conton, 10th October, 1944.
NOTICE.
LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late - Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accouuts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.
LARS (WETMORE & Co. "A Canton, 23rd September, 1814. * baju ILLS in London at 6 mouths sight. For sale
BILLS
e kandendum GÁ HUN VETMORE & Co. %
Canton, 10th October, 1844, som mil
dog LED FOR SALEM DUDU ADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, Menfold & Co. Madeiras
BELL & Co.
9 mm Apply to, Victoria, 2nd
October, 1844. FOR SALE BI MAGLEAN DEARE & Co BA
ASS'S E. L. Pale Ale in casks of 4 doz., a
248 per doz. Barclay's Extra double Stout in do, a 21 p. do. Beer and Porter in Hogsheads -18 a 22 §,
2 Do in Butts-31 a 40 8, Bleached Canvas Nos. 1a 7 10 8 per bolt, Sheathing Copper 18 a 26 oz. At Oswald Hill. 16th December, 1844.
NUBICE CLEMENT DREW NYE is this day,
admitted a partner in our-firm.
de
MR
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NYE PARKIN & CO.
Canton, 1st January, 1845.
2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description whon adjoming to others, in which no hazardous goods are housed. · On such the premium will be I per cent per alinum, 3rd. "On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premiam 13 per cent per annuun.
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £. 10,000, on one risk. Of the second & third Class ;, 5,000, and
A Building and its confents taken together form one Risky and the above mentioned amotints-niäv be insured either on the building alouc (or the co- tents along, or part on each, ooh, med våpen to E No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paideklarang borokfaja
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao and Manila.
Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to send in full pinticulars of the risk, any deviation from which without the consent of the Company wilt vitiate the policy. *.
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'MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China. Macao, 27 July, 1844.
ADUCATION.~Yoning Indies are received as Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at their residence No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock Square London. Board including Music, Dancing and French by a Resident Jade, Fifty Pounds per annum. Professors of eminence attend the Esta 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 of guineas for remaining
the vacation,
THE undersigned begs leave to give. Notice that THE
on the 1st of September last, they formed a copartnership under the Firm of Tiens BoufNE & Co. for the transaction, of a general Agency and Commistion business in China.
Signed CH TIERS. -
HF. BOURNE. ROBT. P. Dɛ SILVA.
Canton, December 12th, 1544,
NOTICE
|
WE Undersigned have on Sale a few Kegs of
THE
Neut's tongues, Salmon in kegs, Pickled Hor- lbs. each, and small invoice of English loaf Sugar. my's in du, a fresh supply of oat meat in tins of 14
MCEWEN & Co Victoria, 19th November, 1844.7
WINES
AES FOR SALE. MCEWEN & Co., heg to announce that they I 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.
Parlour and Table Lamps.
received and for Salo a few Elegant
MCEWEN & Co. Victoria, December 30th, 144. THE undertigned have to announce the arrival (ex Foam") of a small supply of Tagliont Conts and Shooting Jackefs.""
*ANA 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 fins, &C.
Also, just received a quantity of Letter Clips various sizes.
Me1EWEN & Co. Victoria. December 20th, 1844.
NOTICE.. THE Undersigned has removed his Office to Magistracy Street, a few doors from the Queen's Road, EDWARD NEWMAN.
Auctioneer.. Victoria 10th Jany., 1845, 14.
FORSALE. SUPERIOR Brussels Carpets of different sizes.
FRYER and LANE. 20th 1844.
NOTICE
Victoria,
E undersigned having given up their premises in Chinam's Hong our Mr. Lattey is living
at Mr. Hawkin's house opposite the Burial ground for u few days until offer premises are fit to oc- cupy.
LATTEY &ˆ Cò,
Victoria, 1st January, 1845,
C. W BOWRA
Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
20 Queen's Road, Hongkong... FR 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 Spars of all sizes he has also in immediate rea- diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with force Pumps Hoso &c, &c. De Goody sold by Auction or on commission...» Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and tables of all sizes, diet Sails made to order under the management of an experienced sail, maker.
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few superior Chronometers by Murray,
January 7th 1845.
JUST LANDED EX “FOAM "—Ân as sortment of superior Light, silk Hats, måde expresly for the climate, by a first-rate London
Manufacturer. ⠀⠀
fine Malaga raisins and Zante Currants ins A few Superior Hams & Cheese, some very
jars,
A Stock of Warm Clothing and some supe- rior Witney Blankets,
C. W. BOWRA vieleanit lead
Queen's Road, Victoria, 20th December, 1844.
FOR SALE:
PAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted THC Public are respectfully informed that from London Basses Fast India Pale Ale, Calcistia
for sale br
"NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 6th January, 1845.
NOTICE
house
and after the 1st of January next, a new Seal will be used by me the undersigned in the place of that bitherto used the old Seal bearing the arms metto and crest of Mr. Fearon of Macao, and used by me with permission of Air. Samuel Fearon formerly Notary Public of this colony who tran
EDWARD FARNCOME,
Notary Public.
THE Undersigned have associated themselves to-sferred the sonic to mosARD FARN No. 2 Ashburton S. W of the gether as Merchants and Agents at Shanghaen can Honorable Major Caine's residence Rent, moderate, Apply to Mr. SPRING at the Post under the firm of Gilman & Co, and the managed on Odice Victoria, 15th January, 1845.
量
~TO LET.
Commodious Horse, Intely occupied by A Mr. Leonard Just, Junior. Apply to JOHN SMITH. *
Macao. 8th January 1545.
gement of the business will be under the charge Hongkong, 28th December, 1944, of Mr. Abraham Bowman and Mr. Spencer- Compton who are authorized by procuration to owne sign the firm,
HAMILTON GRAY & Co. of Singapore,
by E.J. GILMAN: R. J. GILMAN.
Canton, January 1st, 1845.
NOTICE
pop OTORAGE can be obtained in sale Granite Go Queen's load in the vicinity of a public Wharfon downs at a very moderate, rent, sinated on the
application to
MFORD & Co.
Victoria, 6th December, 1844
PORT & Sherry of the first quality from the well I known house of Messrs. ). L. Wardell & Co.
bottled ditto Barclays double Stout, Beer & Porter in wond, Canvass, Sheathing Copper, Flour, also a Gig & harness complete, and a few Safern Barometers,
W. IL-FRANKLYN.:: At Chinam's Hong.
NOTICE 10 BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS,
FOR SALE By the undersigned an invoice of Cedar Plank, Boards, Sheathing, and Logs; also a choice lot of hard wood suitable for Rafters, all for sale cheap for cash. This lot is well worthy the attention of any party who wishes bis house will neither rent with heat or swell with the dams finished in a handsome modern style, ne the wood
Mustera, can be seen by application to a
I. TOWNSEND.