THE FRIEND
VOL. IV. No. 29
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OF
CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR LONDON.
ILF Barque "EART, GREY," Cap- Iain Molison, now at Whampoa has the greater part of her cargo engaged and will meet with quick despatch. For Freight Apply to, JARDINE MATHESON & Co.
East Point, 4th April, 1845.
ECHOONER FOR SALE.
THE Teak built, Coppered and copper fastened Schooner "DIDO," (late Kappa) Thirty One Tons burden being well found in Sails, Rigging, Arms &; and can be sent to sea at an hours notice. For particulars apply to
Victoria, 20th February, 1845.
N. DUUS.
FOR SALE OR FIRE.
MR
TR. WILKINSON DENT has been addmitted
a partner in our firm.
DENT & Co, Macao, 1st February, 1845.
FOR SALE.
BELL & Co.
TO SHIP MASTERS. N. DUUS has for Sale at his Godowna No.
18 Qucer's Road, Victoria-
All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors LADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scat, for a 400 Ton slap, all sizes of Iron & Copper & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass Penfold & Co., Madeira:
bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am & Irish, Sali Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to nume- rous to mention.
Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
FOR SALE. T the Godowns of the undersigned the following
articles.
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheating. Copper and Nails, Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Weed and bottle, Navy Duck.
Likewise an Invoice of Baltie Timber and Deals.
+
HUMPHREYS & Co. No. 13 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 28th February, 1945.
FOR SALE.
GOODS reecived on Storage in dry Brick
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com- mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly uned by Europeans, or held subject to the order of the consiguee on moderate forms
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
ON SALE. THE following Goods in small Invoices suitable
DE teak built Schooner "WITCH,” about 18/ VEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's. superior | Tor the retail trade. THE
tons, decked and coppered; has just undergone thorough repairs and had new masts, hoone, and Fing with two suits of canvas sails, (one quite now) anchors, chains and guns. She sails oncom- 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 to M LATTEY.
Victoria, 4th March, 1845.
TO LET.
Madeira, in hds, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases.
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE.
Tin our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan THE Interest of the late John Henry Larkins
Fletcher, and Mr. George Findlay, are admitted partners turcin from this date.
Our business well in future be conducted, under
AN elegant and comodious house capable the style of Fletcher & Co.
of accommodating for families, in Wellington Street at the back of Mr. Lowrie's
stores.
Apply to
STEFANO YVANOVICH,
Pottinger Street,
Tinturin, 1st April. 1935
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
Nolegant and well built house in Caine's road, A
contains ten rooms and a spacious Hall '15 feet long by 29 wide.
HUGHESTON & C
TO LET. THAT well known commolions Bungalow Suated on Oswald Fill, at present oc- cupied by Messrs. FiscHER WILLIS & Co,
Victoria, 17th March, 1845.
FOR SALE.
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. Ching-Isi January, 1845,
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Bawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Bobinson.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1844.
NOTICE
i
Cutlery, Claza Leather, articles of Dress and Ornaments, German Silver of varions descriptions, Perfumery, Furs. Stuffs and Flannels, Quilts, Black and White Hats, Bohemian Chrysta! and Glass-ware, Spy Classes, Toys, Small wares, Pianos Guitars, Stockings, Umbrellas, Books, Laces &c. War, Usraw at Musters of the above can be seen by applying to
N. DUES. Victoria, March 13th, 1345. 18 Quicen's Road.
C. W. BOWRA. Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
20. Queen's Road, Hongkong, Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting by this Port, and the Publie in general that he is prepared to supply ships with every description ofnavalsstore, and Sparsof all sizes –he has also in immediate rea- iness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with
MR. ALEXANDER MACCULLOCH, is an- fresh water, fitual with free l'umps Hose &c. &.c.
thorized to Sign by procuration for our Firm at Shanghai.
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1945.
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON
Macao, 1st January, 1945.
NOTICE.
Goods sold by Aviction or on connaission' Sheathing Copper from 16 to 289' oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes. Sais 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.
VINCENT & Co.
they have taken of Daliahng Burlarjer Fast,
DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
the NEW PAC PORY fonting the River, which they intend opening on Sth or 10th February nest endeavor to ensure the comfort of those tientiemon as a HOTEL; where it will be their studions who may below their patronage,
THE WINES &c. &e, will be supplied direct- from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch- street London,
A TABLE D DOTE will be served at į past 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an Excellent Billiard Table,
Cauton, 26th January, 1845.
BRITISH HOTEL
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house
M.Sales taken a countries ar
distance south of the tumma's Roil, which he in ter ds to conduct as a Hotel under the above title. Cemileten, Eirguring hịn with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attended to.
All the articles supplied will be of the first rate leseription,
A Thurston's Billiard Tille on the Primises,' Victorin, 14th March, 1945.
NOTICE
ESSRS. M. FORD & Co. have removed
the bungalow lately scrupied by Mr. Chris-
Vito in, 21st March, 1845. topher.
NOTICE. [AFR, VESEŸ begs to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong that, he has rondly For their inspection at his teise adjoining that of Mr. Marriy Funp, a choice selection of Slate Table Tops of various Patterns both inlaid and plain. House filings of all descriptions, mchuling hand's que Fire side Belt Pulls &c. &e..
A sarigy of modern manile pieves, Mortice and for case backs of different sizes &e. &n. The whole of which, being shipped to Mr. VESEY di.. reet from the Manubetories, he will be alda 19. submit to the Publie at very advantageous prices..
J. Lario's de Co. Oxford
street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Coach Trimmer, &c begs to return his sincere thanks to the Ollieurs of the Army and Navy and inhabitants of Hongkong) generally for
their
| liberal support since he has commenced husiness in the above line, and in informs them that, he des always on hand Saddlery of every description, Harness, Single and Double do, Bridles, hund Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest. THE undersigned is authorized by iris Excellency ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Belts, Seahlands, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &ei land Forces in Cluda to receive all Packages.ad-Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlor chaies & c..
NOTICE
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros, & Co. Lon- Ebeg to intimate that we have established dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment
don at six months sight. Apply to-
AUGUSTIN HEARD &. Co. Canton, 8th April, 1815.
ourselves as Merchants and CommissionAgents in China, in connection with Messrs. Sauds Tur. ner & Co., of Liverpool; our copartnership com- mening 1st January last and the partners in our
JAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted firm being.
for sale by
E
NYE PARKIN & Co.
Canton, 15th March. 1845.
ILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale
BULS
WETMORE & Co.
Canton. 10th October, 1814.
THOMAS SANDS,
Liverpool.
do.
CHARLES TURNER, JAMES CHURCH, WILLIAM STIRLING,
SANDS, TŪRNER, CHURCH & Co. Canton. 5th February, 1815.
NOTICE. CANTON and MACAO, 1st January, 1845. DILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For Tile undersigned, has Estabished in the above
THE sale by
WET MORE § Co. Canton, 10th October, 1844.
NOTICE.
named places from this date a House of Com. mi-sion business in connection with Messrs Ros.s- | winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia.
The Business will be conducted under the firm
THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENER OF VANDER BURG ROMSWINKEL & CO..
having caused a vacancy in our Firm we have associated Me, Samuel B. RAWLE with as as a Partner.
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844,
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late-
M. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.
WETMORE & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1841.
NOTICE.
FR. L. C. DEĽMARLE is authorized to sign MR. C. Du by procuration.
VANDER BURG KOMSWINCKEL & Co. Canton, and Macao, 22nd February, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned base camblished themselves as (gum surces as
under the firm of Hespensos. Warsos & Co.
CHARLES PATON HENDERSON,
(Manchester.)
JOHN PATON WATSON. SAMUEL MACKENZIE. Canton, 15th February, 1545.
NOTICE
JCHE interest of the late Mr. Adolphus S. Drye;
dule ecused in our firm on the 30th June last.
LINDSAY & Co. Hongkong, 20th March, 1845.
|
[Signed P. TIEDEMANİR.
FOR SALE.
WHITE and Cargo Rice. Bally Coffee Coriander
Sód, Katumia, Bullocks Sinews. Leaf To- bacco, Cherry Cordialand Saunder's Bottled Beer in 3 dez Cases,
BURD LANGE & Co,
Stanley Street.
Victoria, 3rd April, 1945.
NOTICE
MY business in China will in future be con luct
ed under the style of GILMAN & Co. and MR. ABRAHAM Bowman; and MR. SPENCER Comeros, at Shanghai, and MR. JOHN JARVIE, at Macao, are authorized to sign the same by procu- ration..
R. J. GILMAN,
Canton, 1:1 February, 1945.
FOR SALE. VIDONIA in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter
chore
Apply to, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, & Cộ
Victoria, 16th December, 1914.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THE nedersigned having been appointed Agents
in Ching for the above Oriental Insurance!
THE Compung." of Colentus, are prepared to accept risks for account of that Company to India. Es rope and America; peyable in case of les cither in Calcutta or Chim.
RUSSELL &CX Agmis in China.
who may have left this commaul.
C. W BOWRA. Victoria, 1st January, 1945.
- NOTICE.. THE Interest of Mr. A. II. Fryer in our firm, censed this day the 13th intain, all parties having chings against as are repiestal sin the same in, and all partica indolted to us are respuested to make immediate paymat to Mr. P. A. Lane, who will in Batare dirry on the business under the title of Lane & Co.,
FRYER & LANE. Victoria, 15th February, 1915.
Silver, Drass, Copper or Platel, Spurs made to
order, J. Adnam hus, also on hand several pairs of Học and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white wit brown Bout Tops, suitable for Postdinis, Every description of Vigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &e, bought and sold on commission. Approved indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 amb monks.
3 New Chim, Street, Victoria, 28th March, 1815.
NOTICE.
MESSERS YOUNGSBAND & Co. Ship
Wrights, Boat Buillers, and Ship Smids, near the Morrison. Institution.
Work done on the shortest notice, and mugré -
[MPERIAL INSURANCE" COMPANY OF assuablinterise
LONDON.
MIE Undersigned having been appointed - Agepts
1st.
NOTICE
THE Sub-evibers give notice that they have res
Tin China for the neompany are prepare from textom to the premises adjoin ed to accept Assurances in Hongkony,
On Buildings of Biek oz Stone, nite gether | 43. those of Franjeg Langetjer Esq, where they detached from any other, covered with it, and Spar makers Tron work in all its brandus,"
contians comenrry on there, business as Shipwrights State. Metals or other incunshiestible quaterials, dar on the most reasonable terms by an experience together with their contents, except Cotton or
el Blacksmith. All orders left with C. W "BowaA other bazar kuns goods. Hate of Premium per
will be promptly attended to cent per annum,
2nd.
Ou Buil·linger of the forgoing description when adjoining vs others, in which no hazardous goods are housed On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annunt
3rd.
On Balding of the latter description, containing hazardous goods, pretiua 1} per cont per annum.
Of the first Class Assurinen will be nee pool to the extents of € 19,00th, on cùe riški Of the srennd dy third Class ... 5.0 2.
ty
A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, an 1 Lue above mentioned unfounts be insured either on the building alune, or the cou- teints al-ne, or part 63 in
No Assurance to be conchiered in Bree will the promism be paid.
The Unsigned entha outbonnet to gran policies on Bondings and their coloats at Maria " and Manila.
EMERY & FRASER. Victoria, March 120, 1913.
SODA WATER.
N
SA, At the Store of Mr. John Smith in,
from Dr. Hunter's. Soda Water Manufactory there, Macat, 11th January, 1815.
TIL GODDARD Attorney of Her Majesty's Monter Quin's Beach in Engbert and an Attorney, Solicitos, Prostur, nad Notary Public of the Supergene Court of Hongkong may be Con. suiter at his. Cullera, Burd', Buildings, wear Max, pistracy strunt,
Victoria, 1:6 Fahrmary, 1845
NOTICE
Parties no bang for Icona be po one D B. KENNY, 18 De H. WILSON, bang Rape Nattokuste le fier Conman beroof skips and is full patientors of the risk, any deration jodelage, Campos that they have peunited from which with a chi den runt of the Canipany | Humorley) de Melord old surgiend passationers. wili vizlaté the nothing
Maracy S7 Jt
MAKIVIOSH & Co.
Agata in Cla
Chicasteel, teored in thenkeln Novem,