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VOL. IV. No. 28
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SCHOONER FOR SALE
Teak built. Coppered and copper fastened Tons burden being well found in Sails, Rigging, Arins &c. and can be sent to sea at in hours notice. For particulars apply to
Victoria, 20th February, 1845.
N. DUUS.
FOR SALE OR THRE.
TIE teak built Schooner WITCH,” about 18
foten teked and coupe red), has just undergone thorough repairs and had new, masts, boons, and rigging, with two suits of cavas sails, (one quite new) anchors, chains and guns. She gails uncom monly fast, has fine accomodations and been used as a Yacht, for which she is well adapted, or would make a good trading or passage boat. Apply ta MR. LATTEY.
Victoria, 4th March, 1815,
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TO LET.
N'elegant and commodious house capable of accommodating four families, in
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FOR SALE.
T the frodowns of the undersigned the following
articles.
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheahing Copper and Nails, Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all deseriptions and bottle, Navy Duck.
Likewise an Invoice of Bahic Tipher and
HUMPHREYS & Co.
Duals.
No. 13. Queen's Road, Hongkong, 28th February, 1845,
FOR SALE.
TO SHIP MASTERS.
N.
1
DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. 18 Queen's Road, Victoria-a
All kinds of marine Stores, Also Anchors
VINCENT & C6.
DESPECTFULLY taken lehve to announce that they have taken of Dadhaboy Bartorice Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the Biver, which they intend opening on till or 10th debcnary next
& Chain Cables of all sizes, a patem Wintlassus yn union her
for a 100 Ton ship, all sizes of Tron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am & Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice,| Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Bum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to mime- rous to mention.
Wein, in Illide, quarter and half quarters leewald W Macro or Canton in In- WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior (OODS received on Storage in dry Brick
casks, and in cases.
FLETCHER & Co.)
Hongkong, 1st March, 1815.
NOTICE.
TE Interest of the late John Henry Larkins in our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan Fletcher, and Mr. George Findlay, are admitted partners therein from this date.
Our business avell in future be conducted, under the style of Fletcher & Co.
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. `- China, 1st January, 1845.
Wellington Street at the bich of Mr. Lowries FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Barton Ale in Ida, from Worthington and Robinson.
stores. Apply to
A
STEFANO YVANOVICH,
Pottinger Street,
Victoria, Est April, 1845.
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
N elegant and well built house in Caine's road. contains ten rooms and a spacious Hall 45. feet long by 23 wide.
HUGHESION & Co. TO. LET.
THAT well known commodious Bunguliav situated on Oswald: Hill, at present oc- cupied by Messrs. FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
Victoria, 17th March. 1845.
FOR SALE. --
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros, & Co. Loi- dom at six months sight. Also large coast Nyccc.
Apply to
AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co.
Canton, 1st November, 1814.
HILLS on London at 6 months sight, For sale
liy
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.
FOR SALE.
BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at
6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com
surable Colonial Lorelas Commanded & partly manned by Europeans, or hold subject to the order of the consignee on moderate terms.
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
ON SALE
E following Goods in small Invoices suitable for the retail trade.
Cutlery, Glazed Leather, articles of Dress and Ornaments, German Silver of various descriptions, Perfumery, Furs, Stuff and Flannels, Quilts, Black and White Hats, Bohemian Chrystal and
endeavor to ensure the comfort of thise femtenáj who may below their patronage
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincom & Pugló, Fenchurch.
street London.
A TABLE D' JIOTE will be served at å post: 4 o'clock dady. The flotel is provided with un Excellent Billiard Table,
• Canton, 26th January, 1845.
BRITISH
HOTEL
GABRIEL has taken a commodious housz BLsiumted at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short- distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in tends to conduct as a Hold under the above title. Gentlemen favouring him with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attended.to...
All the articles supplied will be of the first-rate description.
,
A Thurston's Billiard Pable on the Primises.... Victòrin, 14th March, 1845.
NOTICE
TESSRS, M. FORD & Go, have removed, to
Victo ja, 21st March, 1945,
NOTICE.
topliet.
| ][R. VESEY begs to acquain the Ladies and. 1 Gent-men of Hongkong, that, he has ready for their inspection at his flouse adjoining that ot Mr. MARTIN Foun, a choice selection of Slate. Table Tops of various Patterns both inlaid and plain. House fittings of all descriptions, including handsome Fire side Bell Pulls & cake.
Glass-ware, Spy Classes, Toys, Small wares, l'ianos the bungalow lately occupied by Mer. Chris Ciuitars, Stockings, Umbrellas, Books, Laces &c. Mustors of the above can be seen by applying to WM. PUSTAW at
N. DUUS. Victoria, March 13th, 1845.. 18 Queen's Road.
C. W. BOWRA: Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and
20 Queen's Road, floogkong.. Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this
A variety of modern mile pieces, Mortice aut or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao, Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared brass ruse locks of different size &c. &c. The to stipply ships with every description of navalsstore whole of which, being shipped to Mr. Vesty di and Spurs of all sizes--lie has also in immediate rea-rect from the Manufactories, he will be able to iness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with sulanit to the Public at very advantageous prices. fresh water, fitted with force Pimps Hose &o; &ze.
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. Cont of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- | Spirit Merchan sentation. Apply to
RUSSELL & Co., Canton
October 2nd, 1844,
NOTICE
HER. ALEXANDER MACCULLOCH, is an- thorized to Sign by procuration for our Firm at:Shanghai.
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1845.
NOTICE.
Goods sold by Auction or an cominîssida Sheathing Copper from 16 to 29 oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes, " Sais made to order under the management of an experienced soil maker.
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts,
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris and a few superior Chronometers by Murray
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON -
Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE
January 7th, 1845.,
NOTICE
ADNAMS. From. Lawrie's & Co. Oxford-
street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Conch Triminer, &c begs to return his sincere thanks to the Officers of the Anoy and Nary and inhabitants of Hongkong, generally for their liberal support since be has commenced business in the above line, and fo inforins them that, he has always on hand Saddlery of every description, Farness, Slagle and Touble do; Bridles, and Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest ed. Coach Trimming in all its brandlies, Sword Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &e. - Cloth and Morocco Cushions fur Parlong chairs den
DILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight., For! E bog to intimate that we have established dressed to the Officers or Messei ofany Regiment | Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made-to
sale by
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WET MORE Co.
Canton, 19th October, 1844.
NOTICE.
E decease of Mr. William A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our Firm, we have associated Mr. SAMUEL D. HAWLE with us as a Partner.
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1841.
"NOTICE.
LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late
outselves as Merchants and Commission Agents in China, in connection with Messrs. Sauds. Tur- nor & Co. of Liverpool; our copartnership coin- mening 1st January last and the partners in our firm being.
THOMAS SANDS, CHARLES TURNER, JAMES CHURCH,
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Liverpool.
.dó.
WILLIAM STIRLING,
SANDS, TURNER, CHURCH & Co. Canton, 5th February, 1815.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's land Forces in China to reecive all Packages ad- who may have left this command,
C. W. DOWRA. Victoria, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Interest of Mr. A. 11. Fryer in our firm, ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties having clafios agaiust us are request to said the same in, and all parties in:lebted in us are requested to make impciliate payment to Mr. P. A. Lane, who will in future carry on the business under the title of Lahe & Co. 5. the tit
FRYER & LANE Victoria, 15th February, 1815.
CANTON and MACAO, 1st Jamuiry, 1815.
named places from this date a flouse.of C'om-
E.
Mr. WILLIAM A- LAWRENCE, or having Till undersigned has Established in the above claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested ¦ to send their accounts to the Subscribers for admission business in connection with Messrs Ros¡MPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY justnient.
WETMORE & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1814.
NOTICE:
MR
FR. L. C. DELMARLE is authorized to sign
for our firm by procuration, VANDER BURG ROMSWINCKEL & C Camon, and Macao, 22nd Fobinary, 1845.
NOTICE.
E undersigned have established themselves as Merchants and Commission Agents in China under the firm of HENDERSON, WATSON & Co.
CHARLES PATON HENDERSON,
(Manchester)
JOHN PATON WATSON. SAMUEL MACKENZIE.
Canton. 18th February, 1545.
NOTICE. PHIE interest of the late Mr. Adolphus S. Drys-
LINDSAY & C
Hongkong, 20th March, 1895.
【R. WILKINSON DENT has been admTed
M
a partner in our firm.
DENT & Co.
Macno. 1st February, 1845.
E
winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia.
The Business will be conducted under the firm of VANDER BERG ROMSWINKEL & Co.
(Signed) P. TIEDEMANJE
FOR SALE.. THITE Rice, Java Coffee, Ghee, Cocoa Nat Oil, Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial, Apply to
BURD LANGE & Co.
Stanley Street. Vietoria, November 23nd, 1844.
NOTICE
Y husiness in China will in future be conduc ́· tell under the style of GILMAN & Co. and MR. ABRAHAM Bowman, and MR. SPENCER COMPTON, at Shanghai, and Mu. Joy Janvie, at Macao, are authorized to sign: the same by proct. ration.
R. J. GILMAN-
Candia, 1:1 Fbruary, 1815.
FOR SALE TIDONIA in Pipes, Hogsheads ni! Quarter Casks from the huber of Bruce & Co., Tencruie, Mply to, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, & Cu
Victoria, 4th December, 15H.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
LONDON.
order, J. Adam has, ako on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and brown lost Pops, suitable for Postillions, Egery description of figs, Carriages, Harness, Sadillery, &c. bought and sold on comision. Approved indorsed Dills, above $100 accepted at 9 and months..
3, New Chips, Street, Victoria, 28th March, 18157
NOTICE,
MESSERS YOUNGHUSBAND & Co, Sh
Wrights, Bont. Builders, and Ship Sitle, neur the Marrisons Institution.
Work done on the shortest potice, and on me OF¦nsounhle tegïnes
E Undersigned having been appointed Agents
NOTICE.
The de ce plus Subscribers give infice that they have p
1st.
to accept Assurances in Hongkong..
זיין
nawet from Cowloon to the prenosum aljubis
On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether in three of Franjce, Tanvetjee Elsy, where they | euntinus in early on their business no ship wruh: detached from any other, covered with T and Spar makers Tron won ni ad its hranebes State, Metals or other incumbustible mutatsioon on the move onghia teroa by an ejernes together with their contents, except Collen or
et Blackenith. Ah curvastel geit. C. W. Bowna other hazardous goods, Rate of randiga pe o promjuly attend. 4to
cent per agmumi
2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which Lo hazvidous goods are housed. On such the premium will be 1 per cent per aunum,
3rd.
Or Buildings of the latter description, but -containing hazardous goals, preinium 13 per
cent per annŢII.
Of the first Class Assurance will be apceptell ta the extruts of £ 10.000.on one risk. Of the second & third Class,, 5,97,
A Building and its contents taben bether form one Risk, and the above mentioizad angents way. be insured either on the building alone, or the enu- tents alene, or part nú each.
EMERY & FRAZKRŲ Victoria, March 12th, his 15,
SODA WATER. SALE--At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
from Dr. Hunter's Water Mantifactory there. Munan, 19th Junquiry, 1943.
R. GODDARD. Attorney" of Her Majesty', Al Court of Queen's Bench in fagkout and sa Attorney, Salieive, Proctor, and Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Hongkong any be Com. guilted at his Dileça, Bard's Buildings, near Ma-
Vietinet, Rob February, 1945,
No Assumace to be considered in force dal thei vistrace otrok. premu be paid.
-The Undersigned are nko suthorized to grant pilicies on Bindings and their contents at Macag
TAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted
for sale by
NYE PARKIN & C&E and reigned having been appointed Agents and Manika.
in China for the above * Oriental Jesurance
Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to Canton, 15th March, 1545.
Compuy," of Calcutta, are prepared to accept į send in bill" fuiticulars of the risk, any deviition risks or account of that Company to India. Eu- from which wahest the consent of the Company repe and america; payable in case of lost either wili vitiate the policy. in Calcum or Cilon.
FOR SALE. HADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Sceit,
Penfold & Co, Madeira.
Apply to,
BELL & Ca
Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
RUSSELL & Co. Agents in Chian.
MACVICAR & Co. Agata in Chis,
Macao, 27 July, 1L
NIPTICE
have to intimate to the Companderkotahipt KRYNY, 29 Dr. B. WILSON, ber proceeding to Whom poa, that they liga z obadviaint the useles as Sighed and turgical peanuttiness at that anchorages
China Vessel modred in Blenheim Resch, Ship's Medicine Cheats replenished.
Jay 12, 1981.