THE FRIEND
OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.”
mor that the landlord dares not admit you: There | At Flongong, found my warm-hearted colleagues is a market difference in the character of the peo- all in good health, the little olive plants all ple here, as compared with those of Ningpo. In thriving. this city they are more like the Canton people,|| -- following the stranger with opprobrious epithets. "What have you there" cried some people to a boutman who was taking me up the river? winte devil," was the cool reply.
SEETFFING INTELLIGENCE.
"A MARCH.
This was once a strong hold of Romanism, and, at the present day, it contains several hundred fol lowers of this sect A bishop resides here, who is an excellent disciplinarian. He visits the foreign vessels occasionally in his own boat, manned by a fine set of men, ali neophytes. They accompany their mitred master on shipboard, and as soon as they are fairly on deck salute us by making the You have heard much of the sign of the cross. succeess that has attended the labors of the Jesuits in Chinn, but you hear little of their mode of opera- tons What shall we think of the following-one of their boasted means of glorifying God? They employ a class of women, who are taught to mouth- a few fatin words, and to visit every house where there are sick children. Professing to understand the treatinent of the disease, they are never refused admission, and with a bottle of holy water, the me- dical properties of which they vaunt, they sprinkle, or, as it is called. baptize the child. In a single year a priest reported that 8366 infants were thus baptized, -5507 of these died, and, in consequence of the ceremony, want to heaven at once, thus snatched from a gaping purgatory.
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Return to Ningpo-Chinhai-Voyage to Macao" Jan. 24, 1845. Returned home, that is, to Ning po, on the 29th ult., and resumed my labors at the hospital and in my study. The obstacles in the way of procuring dwellings in the city, have obli- ged foreigners of all classes to take what accom- modations they can get in the villages below, so that I am still alone her Sabbath before last, us I was on my way down the river to distribute tracts on board the English vessels, I was anima- ted by the sight of the beautiful flag of my coun- try. It waved from the peak of the bark Oscar, of New York, Capt. Eyre. As the object of my visit to the north has been accomplished, 1 shall accept Capt. Eyre's kind offer of a free passage to Hongkong.
The hospital has just been closed. Although in operation less than three months, it has afforded aid to nearly 700 persons, making upwards of 1500 prescribed for in all. Had I been able to rningle religious conversation with my questions to them, the reminiscence of the past few months would be the most delightful of my existence. By the closing of the hospital on the Sabbath, the pio- ple have learned something of the sanctity we at tach to that day. Whenever I am invited out to breakfast or dine with the people, I ask a blessing on the food, all present regarding the act with respect. It is by such little means that can give them any idea of my grent object..
I hope to be permitted to return to this city, to spend my life in persuading the people to embrace the gospel of our Divine Master.
Hongkong, Fob. 19. The Oscar dropped down the river on the afternoon of the 26th ult, and came to anchor at Chiabai at sunset, it being in possible to get out the channel was so crowded with junks. We paid a visit to the mandarin or chief magistrate of the city, for the purpose of showing our chop," or pass, certifying that all the charges were paid. He received as politely, and promised that a passage should be oleared for ns to put to sea early in the morning. This gen- tleman and others present were supplied with tracts, which they rend. The Ten Command- ments were read aloud, and pronounced goot.
Notwithstanding the fair promises made by the authorities, the junks were still allowed to block up the passge, so that we were three whole days in getting a few hundred yards. During the. delay I visited all parts of the city, distributing tracts to all who could road.
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ARRIVED.
22 -- Wave. Hacket, Mánao, 22-Advocate. Wilkinson, Whampoa 22-C. Family, Dirham, Whampoa. 23-Ariel, M'Farlane, Whampoa. 23-Chusan. Laird, Whampoa. 25-Royalist, Lees Whampoa 25-Daethorp, Marword, Whampoa. MARCIT.
SAILED.
22 – Petrol ( Am ), Rodgers, Macin. 23-Com sjed Family, Durham, Calcutta. 23- Ware, Uncket, Amoy, 24-Royalist, Lees, Macao. 25-Oriental, M Fee, Whampos.
REPORTS
Advocate, Chuson, Dowthorp, London,
The Svars M'Donald left Nigpo on the 11th list. Cobden, and another.The Trade was rather brisk. Ships expected and there are the Mazeera, Richard Three Ships have left Ningpo with Green Teas since the 1st January. It is supposed by well informed persons that in a few years Ningpo will be a large market for Green Teas:-No Black Teas have been offered.
at Marshe.
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The House of Vice-Consul Lavros, was attacked by a gang of thieves on the 32nd Inst. The thieves entered the Court Yard of the House by breaking down two outer doors, and were then kept at hay by a dog until Mr. LayTON coming! out fred at the gang who instantly ran off-It is not supposed that any of the ruffians were wounded, but the Chinese of Nigpo, express great astonishment at Mr. Lavros's using fire-arms upon such an occasion which they declure is not " Chinese custom. Frand & China
do.. Fletcher & Co.
VESSELS IN VICTORIA, HARBOUR. II. M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham. II. M. S. Iris, Capt. Mundy.
1,M.S. Minden, Master Commanding Wellington,
Hospital and Store Ship. Sylph, Macdonald. Jardine Matheson & Co, Ariel (Schr.), M`Farlane, Yonge Quene,35, McNally.. Tinnel, 100,
Emery & Frazer. Amazon, Abbot. Corsair, Fr ser Snipe, - Bildle. Vanguard, Walker. Boxer, Woodbury, Alfred, Robinson. Chusan, 486, Laird. Oriental, M Feg. Chile, Ruot Bray. Advocate, 296, Wilki son. Dowthorp, Marwood Royalist, Lers.
Macvicar & Co.- D. and M. Rustomjee. Hughesdon Calder & Co. W. & T. Gemmell & Col
do. Dent & Co Dent & Co. M'Loan Dearie & Lo,
Wetmore & Co. Fox Rawson &. Co, Gibb Livingston & Co.
Capt.
Berriso Shipping at WHAMPOA,
Strathisha, Simpson.
Maevicar & Co. Murrow & Co.
Fischer Willis & Co. Turner & Co.
do.
Sir F. Rýjan, 320, Anderson. Prince Albert, 632, Thompson, D.&D.N.Camojec Sudacy, Scholfickt ·Gibb Livingston & Co. Swithamley, Jennings-
do. Aurora, 104, Massey.
Gilman & Co. Dirom & Co. Royal Alice, Hall, Beulah, Munro. New Margaret, Ager. City of Sydney, William: Geo. Buckham, Sim. Oriental, Wilson. Flying Squirrel, Young, St. Vincent, Young, Oriental, MFee. Helen, Bayag
Nye Parkin & Co. Lin Isay & Co.
do, - do, MLean Deare & Cò
Order.
Barisa VessELS AT MACAO, Little Catherine, Rigby, Jardine Larne, 577, Wilson. Isabella Robertson, 350, Kelly. Ruprrell, 318. Dan, Amelia, MaKellar,
Matheson & Co. Macviear & Co. J. Eludson, A. D. Furdomjee.
Order.
Oliphant & Co. Wetmore & Co.
do.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA and Macao,' Latas, Miller. Ianthe, Woodbery. Anna Maria, Mill-t.. Punima, Griswoll. Hoker, Karberg, Arcatus, Mugford.
art, (Am) Kennedy. Victoria, Woodbery, Petrel (Am.) Rodgers.
John N. A. Griswold.
do. Nye Parkin & Co. A. Heard & Co. W. P. Pierce.
We did not get to sea until the 1st inst. During that and the following day, we were driven by the monsoon at a rapid rate under double rected top. sals. As we entered the Formosa channel, 'it blew a perfect gale. Towards sunset, on the 31, sought shelter for the night inChinchew bay, much frequented by vessels engaged in smuggling opitun. The charts are so inaccurate as to be worse than useless; we were, therefore, for some time in s113- pense, being uncertain whether we were approach- ing a harbor or not. But in a short time we saw a whole fleet of square-rigged vessels riding securely at anchor not far from us. The smugglers did not, like the Cornish wreckers, decoy us into danger by false signals, but they saw us hastening on io des- truction without firing a gun, or giving us any warning of the dreadful fute which they supposcil. awaited us. The coast is but imperfectly known, John (Swede), Osterberg. Jardine Matheson & Co. except to these desperate men, they make a gain of their knowledge, and are not willing that the dan gers which they have discovered should be kunnen zo others. There was just light enough for us to discover that we were approaching the harbor by a passage which was impassable even to fishing. boats, which we plainly saw extending through its whole breadth. Captain Eyre then determined to anchor outside, where, according to the charts, we Tundensis and Commission Agents in Chin
PHE undersigned have established themselves as under the firm of HENDERSOS, WATson & Co.
should have had seventeeen fathoms wänter.
The
SUNDRIES
NOTICE,
I
N. Duus,
TITE interest of the late Mr. Adolphus S. Drys-
LINDSAY & Co. Flongkong, 20th March, 1845.
NOTICE.
CHARLES PATON HENDERSON,
(Manchester.)
JOHN PATON WATSON. SAMUEL MACKENZIE. Canton 18th February, 1845.
J. C. POWER, Wine MerchaINT AND COMMISSION ÅGENT,
smugglers saw that we were coming to anchor, and, no doubt, regarded us as already lost. On letting go the anchor, we found ourselves in only t three fathoms water, with a rocky bottom, and a heavy sea rolling in. Before the bark had time to swing around we slipped the cable, hoisted some sail, and stood out to weather the gale at sea. Had another moment been taken up in effecting this manœuvre, the Oscar's sides that night woud have become the sport of the typhoon. None on board had ever been in greater peril at sea hefore; a kind and ever watchful Providence preserved us In a few hours we were blown far beyond Amoy, at which port it was our design to stop for some days. I was thus disappointed in my expectations of meeting my missionary brethren at thât station. We reached Macao on the 5th inst., five days from Chusan. The passage with the monsoon may be THE undersigned requests all patties having claims made in three days; but againt it, thirty and even against him to send in the same for payment; frty days are often wiken up in effecting the vo- and all parties indebted to him to make immediate rage. Perhaps in no part of the globe is naviga-payment, as he is about relinquishing business. tion so dangerous as in the China Sea.
H. J. CARR. Victoria, March 26th, 1945,
has just received er Oriental, by direct consign. ment, a small quantity of Superior fruity Claret which will be disposed of at a moderate price to insure a quick site; also Sherry in Quirier Casks. and bottle, and a few Cheeses in 1xcellent condi-
Victoria, 26th March, 1845.
NOTICE.
tion.
THE
A CARD.
HE undersigned, Missionaries of the Canton De- partincnt of the American Baptist Mission to China, deem; it necessary to submit to the foreign community the following statement.
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C. W. BOWRA. Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
20 Queen's Road, flongkong."
Bogs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this Port, and the Pablic in general that, he is prepared. to supply ships with every description ofnavalsstore and Spars of all sizes—he has also in immediate reas diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with force Pumps Hose &c, &c.
Goods sold by Auction of on conunission Sheathing Copper from 16 to 29 oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes. Sails made to order under the maingement of an experienceil sail maker
In the commencement of the present year it was contemplated to enlarge the Queen's Road Chapel and erect a Medical Dispensary for the mutive Chinese, and some of the funds received by the Mis sion from various sources were designated for that object Circumstances, however, having induced that Department to remove its principal operations, to the City of Caht on, and as the Missionaries of the Tie-Chew Department who are to reside here, have not yet arrived, itwas deemed wise to suspend all improvements, though public services may be continued as usual. More especially is the suspen. sion called for, seeing that it would be manifestly inglisereet to make any expenditure or improvement while the Mission is yet held undecided by govern. ment as to the nature of our claim upon the pre-UE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency mises.
The Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's land Forces in China to reenivo all Packages ad.. dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment who may have left this command.
The undersigned, therefore, would beg leave to notify their friemis at Whampoa and Canton from whom very nearly all the funds designated as above permitting) to expend the same in the opening of were received, that it is their intention (providence, several places of public worship in the midst of the Chinese at Canton, If any of the donors therefore disapprove of such expenditure they are requested to signify the same at an early opportunity.
J. LEWIS SHUCK. THOS. T. DEVAN,
Baptist Mission premises, Victoria, 26th March, 1945.
of Cooper's Pale India. Ale in hds, Tripe JUST REGIIVID ex"Oriental," a smaŭ batcli kegs, Jams and Jellies in Jars, of 1, 2, and 3 lbs. superior, Darham Mustard, Tart Fruits and Raspberry Vinegar.
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 25th March, 1845.
;
JUST RECEIVED. TOWNSEND begs to inform the Public ho
P. TOWNSEND ved large Invoice of Sta tionery which will be open ready for sale on the 1st of April Viz:
School Boots of ull sorts, Slates and Pencils, Manifold Writers, Copying Paper, Playing Cards, Visiting Cards, Letter, Foolscap, Post, Pot, Demi and Note Paper, Quills, Office and Blank Books, and Index Books, Law Books, and a large variety of standard works and all the Novels of the days.
The above being a cholec collection Mr. Town- SEND hopes to have the pleasure of being enabled" to suit all who may favour him with a call.
Victoria, 26th March, 1845. PUBLIC AUCTION.
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts and a few superior Chronometers by Murray, 19
January 7th 1845.
NOTICE
C. W. BOWRA Victoria, 1st January, 1915.
BE
SMITH & BRIMELOW, WHOLESALE Wine and Spirer MERCHANTS SHIP CHANDLERS, &C, &o, &c. Queen's Road Victoria. DEG to inform their friends and the public, that D they have commenced business as above, and gods which they can with contidence recommend. that they have on hand a choice assortment of Their Cheif aim shall be to give satisfaction to those who may be pleased to favor them with their patronage and support.
Queen's Road adjo'ning the preinises of Mr. WELCn and the VicroRIA HOTEL,
Victoria, 18th March 1845.
NOTICE.
Interest of Mr. A. H. Fryer in our firm, ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties - having claims against us are requested to send the same in, and all parties indebted to us are requested to make immediate paynic♬t to Mr. P. A. Lane, who will in future carry on the business under the title of Lane & Co. ̈·
FRYER & LANE Victoria, 15th February, 1815.
NO FICE.
THE Subscribers give notion that they have re- moved from Cowloon to the premises adjoin ing those of Framjen Jamsetje Esq, where they' continue to carry on their business as Ship wrights and Spar makers Aron work in all its branches done on the inost reasonable terms by an experienc- Sumed Blacksmith. All orders left with C. W. Bowna
THIS day at 11 A. M. at the sale room of P.
TOWNSEND,
A quantity of new and second hand mor, and Winter Wearing apparel.
ALSO.
A quantity of Saltpetre, Jams, &c. &c. Victoria, 26th March, 1845...
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ON Thursday 27th at 11 a, 11. ut the rooms of
the undersigned.
Europe Made blocks of sizes,
1 Manila Hawser, Anchors and Chains.
3 Money Scales and Weights.
Treasure Chests.
1 Brass 9 be. Carronade, Shot of sizes Sar saparila, Claret wine, Cheese, Hams, Pilot Bread, and other articles,
P. TOWNSEND. Auctioncer.
Victoria, 24th March, 1845.
BOOK AUCTION,
ON Saturday evening at half past six at
P. TOWNSEND's. PUBLIC AUCTION.
will be promptly attended to
EMERY & FRASER. Victoria, March 12th, 1845.
JUST IMPORTED.
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK
Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Indian ale in cases of 3 dozens each, also Barclay and Perkins Bottled Porter in casca of 3 dozens each.
A
Victoria, 21st March, 1945.
TO LET. BUNGALOW in Caine's Rond. Apply to
MIL. C. MARKWICK. Pottinger Street.
Victoria 21st March 1915.
JUST RECEIVED,
ND for salo at the store of the undersigned.
American Butter, Cheese, Cranberries in small packages, Buckwheat, Indian Meal, Flour, Sugar house Molasses, Sherry, and Claret Wines. Beef, and Pork, Wine, and Sola, Biscuit in tins,
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 11th March 1845. FOR SALE. QUANTITY of Allsop's India Pale Ale (feat
Ap
ON Monday 31st inst, will be sosoby Auto &c. &c.
at 11 A. M. on the premises of Mr. H. J. Carr. Canton Bazaar, all the Household furni- ture and Stores consisting of
Tables, Chairs, Bedstead, and Beds, Sofas,
| Conches, Mirrors, Sideboard, Almiras, Wash quality) in casks containing 3-dozen.
and Toilet tables Pictures Carpets, Table, Cutlery, Glass and Crockery ware, Table linen, ply to and other household furniture,
STORES.
Blue and black Cloths, Perfumery, Ribbons, Laces, Netts Shawls Bonnets, Scarfs, Moreno, Flannel, Prints, Pickles, Sauces, Prints Jams, and Jellies, and Sundry other articles, Terms of sale Cash, and all lots to be cleared on the following day.
P. TOWNSEND,
Auctioneer.
PUBLIC AUCTION. H-FRANKLYN will sell on Thursday next the 28th inst. at the commissio rooms, Chinam's Wharf,
W.
160 Bags of White and Brown bread,
90 Casks of salt Provisions,
80 Chests of Tea,
-260 Bolts of damaged canvass,
F. FUNCK. Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria 21st March 18157
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. few Tins of excellent ASPARAGUS from the well known house of C. J. flambra & Sou Copenhagon, and a tow Tins of Sardines.
Also a quantity of Scaling Wax in small fancy Boxes, a few Bundles of Swan reml Goose Cunills in excellent condition, and a few Skins of patent Leather. Apply to
F. FUNCK. Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 19th March, 1945.
JUST Received and for sale by the undersigned,
Gentlemens Superfine Black Satin Stocks, ALSO a few fine Blue Cloth Caps,
F. FUNCK. -Victoria, 26th February, 1145.
And a quantity of Nail, Rod, Iron, and other JUST RECIEVED & FOR SALE by the
articles.
Victoria, 26th March, 1845.
SODA WATER.
• undersigned a quantity of Silk Umbrellas, Silk Parasols, Sword and Dagger ticks, Improved Razor Renovators or Strops, Pepperment, Lavander and Cayanne Lo
N SALE-A the Store of Mr. John Smith in zenges, Refined Lequorice, Pate de Jujuben
ON
Macao from Dr. Hunter's. Soda Water Manufactory there. Macan, 11th January, 1815,
NOTICE.
ESSERS. YOU Builders, and Ship Smiths,
Wrights, Boat
ncar the Murrisons Instituion,
a small selection of ROWLAND'S PFÉFU- MFRY, a fresh supply of Boots & Shoes, a few small elegant Thermometers, dos Inkstais, Horse whips, Hair, nail, Tooth, Cloth and Shoo Brushes, Large smalk Portfolice, and Cast Boxes of Sizes.
ALSO.
A few excellent Yorkshire Han, Cheshire Cheeses, Tart fruits, Jams and Jellies dec. &er
Work done on the shortest netice, and on re asonable terms
(AN FED to Bortos 3 or 4009 Dollies on fasul a few cases of Best Dorset Butter in 11b. mortgage for which good interest will Jars. All of the best-quality and at moderato
F. FUNCK. given, for particulars. Apply to
prices
Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 22nd February, 1815,
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victori, 18th Feby, 1215, Queen's Rowl.
During
the present season several vessels have been lost, and very many seriously injured.