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PROCLAMATIONS.
Whereas the Governor has received the Commands of Her Most Gracions Majesty the Queen, conveyed through the Principal Secre tary of State for the Colonies, approving of and confirming Ordinance No, 3. of 1844, intituled An Ordinance to provide for the Registration of Deeds, Wille, Judgments, and conveyances, affecting real or immoveable property in Hong- kong. Notice is hereby Given that the said Ordinance has been so approved of and con- firmed.
God save the Queen,
JOHN F. DAVIS,
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 24th Jany, 1845,
Whereas the Governor has received the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, conveyed through the Principal Secre tary of State for the Colonies, disallowing Or dinance No. 1, of 1844, intituled " An Or dinance to define the Law relating to Slavery in 11ongkong *** Notice is hereby Given-of-the same, and the provisions of that Ordinance are declared to be null and void, and of no effect.
God save the Queen,
JOHN F. DAVIS,
Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 24th Jany., 1845.
Whereas the Acts of the British Parliament for the abolition of the Slave Trade, and for the abolition of Slavery, extend by their own proper force and authority to Hongkong, this is to apprize all persons of the sune, and to give Notice that those Acts will be enforced by all Her Majesty's officers, Civil and Military, within the Colony,
„God save the Queen.
JOHN F. DAVIS,
Given at Victoria,, Hongkong, this 24th Jany., 1845.
At a Meeting of Council held at Government House on the 15th January, 1845, it was re- solved that the Auction duty of 21 per cent.. imposed under Ordinance No. 21 of 1844, should be remitted on the sales hereinafter enumerated and that the same be publislied in the Gazette, for general information.
Ist, That in case the real Owner of any Estate, Goods, or Effects, put up to sale by way of Auction, shall become the Purchaser, by means of his own bidding, or the bidding, of any other person on his behalf, or for his use. at such sale, without fraud or collusion, then.and
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
enzetments, as we also predict that 1845 (the branding act) will be re turned to Hongkong a dishonoured draft.
may be required, for the use of the Troops and Hospitals in the Island of Hongkong, for twelve Now
the 1st April, 1845, and months, commencing the ending the 31st March, 1846:-Viz:
Bread, Fresh Beef Sugar, 1st quality, Sugar, 2nd do.
Ten,
Salt,
Fresh Matton, Garlic
Flour Fruit,
Milk, Sago.
Vegetables, Leeches, Wood,
Wit
Cotton Wick. Candies,
MANILA,
By private letters from Manila, we hear that, the local government have fitted out a small flect, consisting of the Esperanza sloop of war, Much disappointment has been foll, at and a few gun boats, to be employed in chastis. the deparume of the Charles Forbes, withouting some of the natives,
ves, who had carried off an the mail which was made up for her, and we Officer and three or four sailors belonging to a fear the acting post-master has shown a degree French ship, who some months ago were on of negligence which is highly consurable. The shore at Basilan watering. It is said, that a mail intended to have been sent by this ship is French Frigate and a Steamer, will accompany one of unusual importance. It contains answers the expedition.. to the October letters received via Colculla,and, We have been waiting anxiously to hear that We state it the gallant Rear Admiral in command on this bills to a very large amount, knowingly that Gentlemen were engaged station, was about taking steps for the suppres- writting letters from day break until four sion of
vicinity of the island and We are not aware that Clock of the day upon which the mail closed; and if they are indignant that through the ca- any particular scale of operation has been de relessness of a public servant their letters cided upon, though we do not for a moment should be left behind, no one can blame them.doubt that the present dangerous state of affairs Contradictory statements regarding this affair engages the serious attention of the commander have been put forth, in consequence of which of the naval forces in China, we have been at some little trouble in ascertaining the particulars. It appears that a circular was sent rmind from the post office intimating that a mail for Bombay ex Chales Forbes would close at five o'clock, that ship sailing from this harbour at sunset. 6 Iron Stoves ench with 20 fect of Pipe The vessel sailed about 7 o'Clock, and passed
and a Elbows,
Oniona, Salt Fish, Egge,
Rice Straw for bedding, Forther particulars, including the form an con ditions of the contmet required to he entered into, may be known on application at this Office, and security equal to the amount of two month's ex- penditure will be required for its due performance.-
W MILLER Deputy Comm-Gent:
Commissariat Office,
27th January 1845.
REQUIRED for the Public Servier.. 50 Brass Lamps with Chains,
A Writing Stand, A Writing Table, Patterns may be seen at the Office of the Bar rack Master; and offers of these articles or of any of them will be received at this Office, until This day the 30th Instant,
an W. MILLER. Deputy Comm- Genl.
BUILDINGS REQUIRED
FOR
MILITARY PURPOSES.
THE Respective Officers of the Ordnance Department, are still open to receive TENDERS from Merchants or others, for the hire of Buildings for Military purposes, both as regards QUARTERS FOR OFFICERS and STORAGE FOR PUBLIC STORES; and comprising Build ings which are now to let, or which may be. come available for occupation within a short period.
Office of Ordnance 23rd October, 1844.
NOTICE.
New advertisements, will be received, until 4 Clock, on the evenings previous to publi- cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays,
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in such case, an allowance shall be made to such Owner of the duties arising upon such bidding provided Notice be given in writing to the Auctioneer before such bidding, both by the Owner, or his Agent, and the person iu- tended to be the bidder of the latter being ap- pointed and having agreed accordingly to bid. at the sale for the use and behoof of the seller: and such delivery of such Notice so signed as aforesaid shall be verified upon the Oath of the Auctioneer as also the fairness and reality of the said transaction to the best of his knowledge and belief. Provided always that no such al- lowance of the Auction duty shall be made unless such Notice shall at the time appointed by Law for the Auctioneer's passing his Ac- Count of such sale be produced by the Auc tioncer to the person authorized to pass the Accounts of such satcs nor unless such Notice shall be left with such authorized person; and in case any dispute shall arise whether such purchase by or for the owner was not made by collusion or in order to lessen the full sum ap- pointed by Law to be paid, or concerning the fairness of such transaction, then, and in such cases the proof thereof shall lie upon the person acting as Auctioneer; and on failure therein, or in case of any unfair practice then no such allowance shall be made as aforesaid
any thing herein contained to the contrary not- withstanding
2nd. That the said duty of 23 per cent shall not extend to, or be held to extend to any goods distrained for Rent, and sold by Auction, or any Estate, Goods, or Chattels sold at Auction, under the authority of any Sheriff, or under-Sheriff, for the benefit of Creditors in Execution of any Judgment had or obtained; or any Estate, or Effects of Bankrupts, sold by order of the Assig nice or Assignees under any Fiat in Bankruptcy, nor to any ships, or their Tackle, Apparel, and Furniture or the Cargoes thereof which may be taken and condemned as Prize, which shall be sold in this Colony, by or for the benent of the Captors thereof, nor to any ships or Goods that may be wrecked or damaged by ship wreck, and sold by Auction within this Island for the UNITED STATES benefit of the Insurers or Proprietors thereof; or
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which be sold free of duty to defray the charges of salvage; nor to any Goods damaged MARAS by Fire and sold by order of, and for the benefit. Batavia of the Insurers of such Goods.
ADOLPHUS E. SHELLEY.
Clerk of Councils.
Victoria, 28th January, 1815.
27th January 1915,
CONTRACT FOR PROVISION &c.
Commissariat Once, Hongkong, 27th NOT NOTICE is hereby given, that Sealed "Tenders will be received at this Office, until Monday the 4th February, from such persons as may be willing to contract to supply the unfermentioned arucles, in such quantities and at such place as
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SHIPPING INTEGLIGENCE.
ARRIVED. JANUARY 25--Helen, Boyne, Bombay,
26-Aden, King, Whampoa, 26-Malacca, Shaler, Whampoa. 27-Isabella Anna, Beard, Masco.. 27-Boxcer, Woodberry, Macao. 27 Petrel, Rodgers, Macao. 27-Vixen, Milne, East Coast.
27--Gazelle, Chase, Whampoa. 27-Warlock, Jauncey. Amoy.
SAILED. January 26-Helen, Boyne, Whampoa. 26-Charles Forbes, Methven, Bornbay. 26-Mermaid Gill, Macao, 26-Packet, Losh, Macao. 26-Mamoodie, Jones, Amoy. 26-Kelpie, Sima.. Am y...
the Sapphire troop ship, anchored at West point a little before eight. At eight o'Clock precisely, the harbour master received the mail bags from the post offico withd rection to send them on board, that being one of the duties of his office. The bags were immediately put in a boat, under charge of an Assistant,who after pulling about the harbour for upwards of an hour, of Course without seeing anything of the Charles Forbes, brought them back, and they were then (at past 9) returned to the post office with a note from the harbour master stating the cause to this note the post master replied the same evening, but the mail was not forwarded to Macao before noon of the next day,
In the last Gazette there appeared minutes of two meetings of council-but whether of the legislative or of the executive council we are not informed, though that mat ters little, for if we remember aright there has been an attempt to unite those
tinct branches of the governo very des.
the
minutes we are informed that, our rulers with an ingenuity which far surpasses that of the im mortal Pit, have invented a new tax-taxation of the dead. Yes kind readers in distant climes, we assure you of the fact, and caution you against a visit to this celestial island-at all events not during the summer months if you would save your heirs and executors the sum of fifty dollars for permission to raise a stone to mark the spot where rest your mortal parts It is true that, what our government have clas sically termed "an upright" is exempt from ta- xation, but in Hongkong such a thing would be decidedly vulgar-and what is of more in- portance,it would, 'not, in this climate be a sufficient protection to the living, froin the most deadly of all noxious gases that from animal substance in a state of decomposition. Had our rulers decreed that each grave should be enclosed and covered over, with a gra- nite slab, closely sealed up with ghinam, and this under a penalty of 50 dollars, it might have been said, that the decree was a harsh one, though it showed the parental care of the executive for the health of the inhabi- tants--but no revenue is the desideratum-re, venuo is the one thing needful—revenue en gages the attention of our rulers and by two successive deliberations of the august council, or councils, a sum of from four to five hundred dollars will be drawn into the exchequer but many who cannot afford the tax will be dobar red from paying the fast mark of respect to de parted friends..
The inhabitants of Hongkong, are not so na- reasonable as to expect the protection of a police, and a permanent establishment to keep the roads now making in good repair, witha paying for it, but if the local govenant have the power of taxation, and if the faint revenue is not sufficient for all oral pup ses, fer them tax us in a respectable Hinahari Let them exbibit their receipts and disburse. ment openly, and if it is abvantele poquito lay a tax-en rent,or on property, but & plan beri- tating the mhabitants by went radiko abg at taxation as auction duties and obst licences, sanda
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UNDER DESPATCH. For London. Malacca. Aden, Liverpool,
To the Editor of the Hongkong Register. SIR--By direction of His Excellency the Naval Commander-in-chief, I have to request you will insert in your next number of the Hongkong Re- gister the following notices of dangers which have been recently discovered in the seas within his command.-I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD Water,
Secy.
"Agincourt," Hongkong Bay,
21st January,, 1845. :
Driver, at Singapore;
20th November. 1841, SIR--I have the honor to acquaint you for the information of the Commanding Officers of Her bearings of a Sunken Rock off Romania Paint, on Majesty's Ships and Vessels at Hongkong, with the which the Barque Stork was wrecked, and which is not laid down in the Admiralty Charts supplied
to the Driver,
Barbucit Hill, W. by N.JN.-Inner Point N. by WAW.
Extremes of the three Islands off Romania Point WN. and W, N. Wand the S. Wend of the next Green Island to the N. Eastward of the three of the Point, N. W.IN.--I have the honor Sir, to be, -
Your most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) C. O. HAYES, Commander. The Senior Officer of II. M. Ships and Ves- sels at Hongkong.
(Copy No. 22.)
Her Majesty's Sloop PELICAN,
off Angier, October 7th, 1844. Sir, I send Your Excellency the bearings and distance of a small Coral Shoal which does not appear in our Chart, nor is mention made of in Horsburgh. It lays directly in the Fairway
Shoal near the Button in the Strait of Sunda. The bearings by very accurate absorvation furnished by Lieut. Melvill, of His Netherland Majesty's Navy, and attached to the Hydro- graphic Office at Batavia, are as following :-
North 630. 3 West from the Button, North 279.1 East from the South point, Thwart the Way.
North 524, East from the North point of the same Island,
From the Shoal-The most Southerly point Tiphia Island was just on with the most Nor- thernly point of Pula Bessy. His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir T. CoCHRANE,
Knt. C. B. Commander-in-Chief, This very small coral shoal, has only 2 fms. on the shoalcst part and near around it 12 and 10 fins.
of miles.
The distance to the botton is very near 14
I have honor to be, Bir
Your obedient servant,
PHIL JUSTICE,
Commander.
(Signed)
Mr. Crawford Master of the "Lord Elphins tone," has report that he has seen a Rock uff the Haycock. near the Great Natcns, in lot. 3′ 26′′ North, long, 10731" 30" East.
The auction tax has already gown as pernicious inflacaces, and induced parties to send goods to Canton, who would have wil. lingly nourished our small commerce by offering parcels of the chief staples of Chinese imports to public competition, a way buying of which the people are getting fond, and which would gradually have increased 5. until we had a respectable local trade. Bui Jany. this is not permitted 24 percent is placed upon auction sales, and as we have already stated, goods that were brought here on purpose to be sold by anction, as an encouragement to com- merce, have been sent to Canton, where the Chinese government permit the sale of argnes in any manner which may best please the owners. This impost was hasty and injudicious Doubtless the members of council did not forsee its evil effects we relieve them of every charge of willingly, or knowmaly, at- II. M. S. Agincourt. Capt. Bruce, bearing the flog tempting to injure the colony, but their whole of Real Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane, C. B career must convince even them, that without II. M. S. Custor, Capt. Graham. the assistance of a few independent members, M. 5. Fria. Capt. Mandy, of council, they cannot legislate for a mercan- H. M. S. Vestal Capt. Talbot
H. C. Str. Proserpine, Cam. Hough H. 31. Str. Fisen, Giord
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
*VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY, da 1845.
Our fellow colonists will not be surprised, nor will they regret to hear, that the home go vernment have repudiated the first of Sir Henry Pottinger's ordinances. No. 1 of 1844 is a dead letter-it was supererrogatory-an imm-tile colony. Their talents, their industry, or pudent interference with the established laws their intentions we do not dispute, but it can of Great Britain by the Governor of a petty not be denied that the legislature does not colony and his wandering Lycurgus. We pre- contain one member, practically experienced dicted that such would be the fate of Sir in financial or mercantile affairs,
EDWARE WALLER. Secy, to I. E the Commander-in-Chief.
VESSELS IN Vicrons HaNDOUR.
11. M. T. S. Sapphire, Fettock Minden, Master Commanding Wellington Hospital
and Store Ship