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FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO | FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry
ANY PART OF THE WORLD. ;.
THE Swedish Chipper Bris JULIE, 358 tons, Captain Brusewit. now lying in the Harbour of Hongkong | Apply to ⠀ JARDINE MATHESON & Co |
East Point, 6th February, 1845.
FOR CHUSAN, AND SHANGHAI,
THE fine Borque “ISABELLA AN- CNA, Capt. Beard, with immedinte dispatch, having the greatest part of her cargo engaged, For freight or passago apply to
FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE fine A I ship BEULAH THE
578 tons Register. C. Munro Commander.
Apply to
FISCHER WILLIS & Có,
Oswald's Bungalow.
· 20th January, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE, THE Barque "CLARISSA," will be despatched for the above Port on Monday the 17th instant. For freight or passage. apply to
W. & T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria. 13th February, 1845.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. TO ANY PART OF INDIA.
THE captain White, 325 THE fine fast sailing Barque CLA-
Tons. Apply to
W. & T. GEMMELL & Co,
Victoria, 24th January, 1845.
AT SINGAPORE
FORCA 682 Tons, will
or
board to,
on the 22nd inst. For freight
passage apply to Capt. FIELD on
E. 1. Madeira Port Flock (Ciraefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.
Apply at the Godowns of
W. & T. GEMMELI. & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
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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 SALE-AT the Cudowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Barton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.
FOR SALE.
of
ILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at
sums to suit purchasers,
in advance.
TO SHIP MASTERS, N DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No
18 Queen's Road, Victoria-- All kinds of marine Stores, Also Anchors & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass for a 400 Ton ship. all sizes of fron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am
& Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, „Flour, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to mume- rous to mention,-
A water Boat always in readines to supply shipping with fresh water.
VINCENT, & Col· DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
- they have taken of Dadhahoy Burforjev Esq. the NEWJFAC PORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next as an HOTEL; where it will to their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Cienteinen. who may below their patronage,
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct on the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch-
street Lolon.
A TABLE D' BOTE will be served at 1 past 4 o'cloële daily. - The Flotel is provided with an Excellent Billiard Table.
·Canton, 26th January, 1845.
GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick Copper ex Ship Helena." Apply to
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com
Road,
mission or forward to Macan or Canton in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly manned by Europeans, or held subject to the order of the consignee on moderate terms.
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
-ON SALE. Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. A the Godowns of the undersigned 18 Queen's Superior Old Port, Sherry and Ma- Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre-deira in Bottle, Old Sherry in Casks and octaves, sentation. Apply to,
superior Chret Dublin bottled. A few Casks of RUSSELL & Co., Canton..
fine Cape Madeira and Pontiac just landed direct or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao: from the Cape; Lisbon and Spanish Wine in October 2nd, 1844.
quarter casks of excellent quality; Old Tom and a few dozen of fine Oki malt Scotch Whiskey. All at moderate price, Beer in wool urd bottles.
N. DUUS. Victoria, Jany, 24th, 1843, 18 Queen's Road,
ON, SALA. YPSUM, Bar Iron suitable
og's, apply to Victorta, 24th Jany, 1815
NOTICE.
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. Canlon, 1st October, 1844. PILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For B'
sale by
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 10th October, 1844,
NOTICE.
G
for House Unild:
N. DUUS. 18 Quern's Road
THE undersigned hereby notify that they have this day commenced Business as Commision Merchants and General Agents in Chim, in con--
TECHLEE WILLIS & C Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,
15th November, 1844.
FOR SALE. --2830 Bars South American Pig
J. N. A. GRISWOLD,
Canton 9th Jany, 1846.
NOTICE.
MIE Undersigned have associated themselves to TUE
gether as Merchants and Agents at Shanghas ailer the firm of Gilman & Co, and the mana- gement of the business will be under the charge of Mr. Abrahova 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,
MY
Canton, January 1st, 1845.
NOTICE: WY business in China wilf in future be condug- | I ́ted under the style of GILMAN & Co, and
MR. ABRAHAM BOWMAN, and MR. SPENCERA Compron, at Shanghai, and Mr. JOHN JARVIE, at Macao, are authorized to sign the same by procu
ration.
R. J. GILMAN. Canton, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE. THE Públic are respectfully informed that from Tuliar fe of Januiry next, a new Seat
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. / ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late nection with Messrs. Bates Willis & Co. of Liver- \ will be usou by me the undersigned in the place of
Hongkong.
or D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co.
Macao.
ictoria. 14th February, 1845
FOR SHANGHAE.
Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requesteil
to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.
WETMORE & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1844.
THE Clipper Schooner SAM Captain BILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale
Taylor, will sail in five or six days. For passage only, Apply to the
FOX RAWSON & 66.
Captain on board, or to.
Hongkong, 11th February, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.
THE
THE fast sailing Ship PRINCE AL- BERT. captain G. J. Thompson,
by
WETMORE & Co.
pool.
that hitherto used the old Seal bearing the arms motto ami, crest of Mr. Fearon of Maca, ant used by me with permission of Mr. Samuel Fearon PAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted formerly Notary Public of this colony who tran
for sale by
sferred the same to ine.
EAS
NYE PARKIN & Co...
- Canton, 6th January, 1845. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.
Canton, 10th October. 1844.
FOR SALE.. TADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,ed
Penfold & Co., Madeira:
Apply to,
BELL & Co. Victoria, 2nd October, 1844..
NOTICE.
will have quick despach from Whamveral and Commission Merchants, from
E established ourselves in Hongkong, us: poa for the above ports, and has good accomoda- tion for passengers.
For freight or passage ap. the 1st January, 1845,—the Partners in our firin being THOMAS RIPLEY," Liverpool; and CHARLES ply to
SHAW, Hongkong.
THOS, RIPLEY & Co. Victoria, 24th January, 1845.
NOTICE.
P. & D. NESSERWANJEE CÂMAJEE. Cantón, 5th February, 1845,
FOR BOMBAY.
THE well known Ship HELEN, A. Rayne Commander, now laying at Whampoa will sail for the above port ou 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.
Tour"&apt. Cook, will be THE fast sailing Schooner" ALLI- bave quick despatch for the above" ports and has good accommodation
for passengers.
For freight or
passage apply to
N. DUUS. 18 Queen's Road,
-Victoria 10th Jany., 1845. -
TO LET:
A good convenient handsome room house 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. Commodious Horse, lately occupied by Mr. Leonard Just, junior. Apply to
JOHN SMITH.
Macao. Sth January 1845.
TO LET oz FOR SALE.
AN elegant and well built House Situate East of
R JOHN HAMMOND WINCH, is authorized to
THOS. RIPLEY & Co. Victória, 27th January, 1845,
NOTICE.
M.R. JOHN WIN, is
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1914.
FEARON & SON Macao, 1st January, 1845,
FOR SALE.
BLLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon- don at six months sight. Also large coast Byeee.
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 Findly, are admitted partners therein from this date.
Our business well in future be conducted, under the style of Fletcher & Co.
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. China, st January, 1845
NOTICE.
THE Interest of Mr. Alfred Humphreys in our Firm ceased on 31st Ulto. Cur business here will in future be conducted under the title of
HENRY & Co.
HFARY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Queen's Road, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE
TE have this day Established ourselves as Ge
Firm of
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the above Company are prepar. to accept Assurances in Hongkong, 1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether detached from any other, covered with Tile, Slate. Metals or other incumbustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium 3 per cont per annum.
EDWARD FARNCOME,
Notary Public. Hongkong, 28th December, 1844
NOTICE.
E undersigned has removed his Difice, from Oswald's Row Queen's Road, to the premises. ately occupied by Messes Oswald Disandi & Co. Oswald's fif.
EDWARD FARNCOMB.
Notary Public Ete: Victoria, 10th February, 1845
2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description
when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous, monds are housed On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annum.
3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but |
containing hazardous goods, premium I per cent per annu.
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, on one risk.
· Of the second of third Class „. 5.000.
A Building and its contents taken together form
one Risk, and the above mentioned anounts may he insured either on the building alone or the con.. tents alone, or part on cachi.
No Assurancs to be considered in force until the premina be paid.
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao
and Manila.
FOR SALE.
N board the Barque "Clarissa,"
New Chain Cable 12 inch, 90 fatboms, 1 New Iron Stock Anchor, 22 evt.
do.
26 cwt. 1 do. Victoria, 270i Jamary, 1915,
ESPECTABLE Board and Lodging may be
RE
obtained, on moflerate terms, in a central part. .of.the town.- Apply Nos. 2 and 9 Sydenham Ter- race, west of llongkong Gazette Vilice, or for cards of address, at Mr. Miller's, Queen's Road..
Victoria, 4th February, 1845.
NOTICE:
ALI. clairs against the Canteen, or Most of th 31's 98th Regiment to be forwarded at once ready for settlement to Captain Danbar 18th- Regiment,
North Barracks,
Victoria, February 3rd, 1845.
Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to send in full paticulars of the risk, any deviation from which without the consent of the Compuyt be accounable for any debts contracted [APT. MUNGO, of the Ship “BEULAH, ' wilk- will vitiate the policy.
by his crew.
Macao, 27 July, 1943.-
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China
FOR SALE..
WUTE Rice, Jasa Coffee. Chce, Coroa Nut Oil, Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial. Apply ta
BURD LANGE & C»),
Stanley Street. Victoria, November 23d, 1844.
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 Rows winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia
VANDER BERG ROSWINKEL & Co. The Business will be conducted under the firm
Victória, 1st February, 1915.
MAPTAIN A. P. McKELLAR of the Ifu..
magna, will not be capable for a
contracted by his crew.
Victoria, January 30th, 1945.
bus
WANTED- & Soung person capable of taking
:
charge of a retail Commission rape under- standing, book-keeping, and can show good res commendations. Apply to A. B.
3rd Jammary 1945., TDUCATION, -Young Ladies are reveived as Resident Boarders by the Missus Norgate of their residence. No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tarestock Square London. Board including Music, Dancing and French by as Itesident Buh. Fifty Pounds per annum. Professors ofeminence attend the Mafged blishment to instruct in the various accomplemÏi». TIDONIA in Pipes, Högatends and Quafter meats Turbary to complete this education of a
[Sicard) P. TIEDEMAN Jr.
FOR SALE.
Mr. Scott's, contains Tea Rooms and a spa neral and Commission Agents under the casks from the h use of Brace & Co., Tenerife, yung lady when she has ruched, the age of ten "
cions Fall 45 feet long hy 23 wide,
HUGHESDON CALDER & Co- Victoria, 19th December, 1841,
DUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Qoçen's Road, 1st February, 1815,
Apply 20, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, &Co wears. Au extra charge of's goinna for remaining
the senti Victora, 19th December, 1914.