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Fore part, fine clear; latter gusty,
Fine clear.
Fore part flus clear; midday gusty.
Day fine clear.
NOTICE.
Day Da
HAMPA
Chinese day Month.
METEOROLOGICAL
VICTORIA,
ECYGKONG,
Thermometer REGISTER FOR THE WEEK ENDING, 22 JUNE, 1845.
Weck. lafouth of Harometer. | Max | Min | Meon.
Winds
Pluviomr
Kare.
Lázter.
Inches.
Vole.
REMABES.
New advertisements, will be received, until 4 O'Clock, on the evenings previous to publi- cation, viz: Tuesdays and Fridays.
LATEST DATES.
SINGAPORE May, 22 MAMLA April. 3 CBUSAN May, 17 SHANGHAI 12
May,
13 Foo.cuow-roo May, ANOY
May,
ENGLAND
Appl. 7
UNITED STATES
Feb. 1
CALCUTTA
May. 10
BOMBAY
May.
SYDNEY
Jan, 16
MADRAS BATAVIAT
Feb. 22
Fet. 12
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25TH, 1845.
27
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
malaria, to live temperately, and if indisposed, to call in medical advice at once,
PASSENGERS,
Per Helen Stewart - Lieut. Coates 98th Regt. Mrs. Coates and Child; Miss Bath, and Robertson. 1 Male servant
Per Mauritius-Mr. McQueen, Servants and family; Basel Viret Esq. 98th Rigt,
APRIL.
BOMBAY SHIPPING, ARRIVALS.
2nd Prince Albert, from Macao 7th March. - 4th Victoria, from Chinu 5th March. 5th Antelope, from Macao 19th March.
SAILED. APRIL 30th Caledonia, for China. Max.
Last summer, a Medical Gentleman on the Island, made our columns the medium of giving strangers a few hints, which are not inapplica ble to older residents. We re-publish a por. tion of his letter, an attentive perusal of which, and an adherence to the advice it gives, may be the means of preserving health.
"Many persons have lately arrived in Hong-3th Edith, (Am. St,) from New York 18th Jan, kong who have never previously resided in a tro, pical climates, and for their attention especially. permit me to suggest the following remarks.
For about First, to avoid the rays of the sum. four months in the year it is both extremely unsafe and imprudent to expose our persons to the sunshine, from six in the morning to six in the evening, without protection afforded by a covered carriage, a thick awning of a boat, or a double lined umbrel la, And those who are obliged to be in the open air during these hours, peril their lives unless they use such precautions. And yet thoughtless people are to be seen without an umbrella, a black hat and cloth coat, walking at mid-day, when the thermome- prise that such persons should suffer. The mere ter is nearly at blood heat! Is is a matter of sur act of walking, in a person of a plethoric diathesis. in the hot weather, even when protected from the sun's says, disposes to fever or appoplexy, and how much more in these who use no precaution, or
+ven care
W
JANTED.-For Her Majesty's Service freight. age for 200 Tons of Coals to be carried from hence to Singapore,
Tenders will be received on board H. M. §. Castor until 10 o'clock on Friday the 27th instant.
“Victoria, 14th June, 1845.
SODA WATER
AND
ERATED LEMONADE
To be obtained at the Manufactory of the under-
signed. Orders punctually attended to
SMITH & BRIMELOW,
Queen's Road.
Victoria, 24th June, 1845. *
A'
FOR SALE,
T the Storos of the undersigned :-Chateau La
rose Claret St. Julien, Golden Sherry, Allsops Pale India Ale in boble and wood, Bass's October brewing in wood, also fine old Cognac in dozen. cases.
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
6th City of Shiraz, for China. 7th Duchess of Northumberland and Jean, for do, Earl of Balcarras, Fort William, Black Dog, Fro LOADING FOR CHINA.--May 10th Ardaseer, c, Drongan, Francis Spaight, Rustomjce Coras- jee. Charles Forbes, Earl of Clare, Zoe, Rookery, lotte, Castle Huntly, Prince of Wales, Serleby A Table tops of various patterns. Apply to William Parker, Josephine, Charles Grant, Char Castle, Anonyma, Sulimany, Scotia, Antelope, (Am.) Edith, (Am. Steamer) Albion, (Swedish) and Tyrer.
J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co.
J. Matheson and Co.
J. Matheson and Co.
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARbour, Second, To avoid the influence of malaria. H. M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham. This, like heat, is an invisible, mysterious agent, H. M. S. Iris, Captain Mundy. but very deleterious to the human constitution.. H. M. S. Wolf, Commander Caldwell. We cannot explain its modus operandi, and how H. M. Steam Ship, Driver, Commander Hayes.. much less do we know the laws which regulate its M. S. Plover, Captain Collinson. C. H. B. production, diffusion, and influence; and yet we are. H. C. St. Medusă, Com. Hewitt, fully assured that such a poison is eliminated, from H.M.Schooner, Young Hebe, Licut-Condg. Bate. the earth's surface, st certain seasons and places, H. M. S. Minden, Master Comdling. Wellington, and that when it comes in contact with our bodies,
Hospital and Store Ship. that we are seized with fever, dysentery, and other B. Hormasjee, Coates, disorders, which destroy myriads of people every Mazeppa, Fraser, year, especially in the tropics. I therefore earnestly Ariel, McFarlane, recommend sleeping on a second floor, or if this is Gazelle, Chase, not practicable, on a floor well raised on timbers Lorick, White, over the ground previously well chinamed. Sleep- Anonyma, Thomas, ing in the open air, or even verandahs, is dangerous; Mauritius, Simpson, And the John Barry, Hart, several have met ther death in this way. vicinity of damp places, and uncultivated spots, as Duilius, Underhill, ravine tand valleys, are unquestionably fruitful Will o' the Wisp, Kellet, sources of malaria, and should not be approached. Jagatra. Tuxen, late in the evening,
William Mitchell, McLachlan, Younge Quene, M'Nally, Queen Mab, Rowe, India, Sutherland, Manila, Lloyd, Sedarah, Campbell, Hannah, (Am) Cumings, John Horton, Cunningham, Ships, Riddle,
Besides the above, there are other precaution- ary measures which must not be neglected, such as an immediate change of wet clothes and shues, frequent ablution by cold sponging or the shower bath without rubbing--a sparing use of the fruits of the season, especially when not fully ripe,-an immediate attention to the first symptoms of in- disposition (as disease strengthens with its growth), and daily exercise on foot or horseback.
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FOR SALE.. FEW beautifully Polished Slate Slabs and
T. J. BIRDSEYE.
Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
CHARLES WEISS Chronometer and Watchmaker, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he
A has removed from J. Miller's Queen's Road to Graham Street, corner of Wellington Street where he hopes to merit the patronage that has begu hitherto bestowed upon him.
Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
ON
SODA WATER.
SALE,At the Store of Mr. John Smith in Macao from Dr. Hunter's.
Soda Water Manufactory there.
Macao, 11th January, 1845.
NOTICE.
ATTEY & Co. CHRONOMETER AND WATCH
J. Matheson and Co. MAKERS & Have removed to Graham St.
where they intend carrying on their business in the Labove line.
Victoria, 8th May, 1845.
THE undersigned has established himself as mer-
chant and agent in Hongkong, under the firm- Aylwin & Co., and Mr. Charles Hughesdon, is authorized to sign for the firm.
of
D. C.. AYLWIN. Calcutta, 4th November, 1814.
J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. Dent and Co. Dent and Co. McVicar and Co. McVicar and Co. McVicar and Co. Fletcher and Co. Sands, T. Church and Co. W. & T. Gommell and Co. Gemmell and Co. Bord. Lange and Co. Wetmore and Co. F. Rawson and Co. Hughesdon and Co. Livingston and Co. Bell and Co. Emery & Frazer. W. H. Franklyn. THE undersigned begs to notify that he has
J. A. Durran, established himself as an Auctioneer and D. & M. R. and Co.ral Agent at Shanghai, and solicits the patronage of
G.
Sri Singapura, Forman, Helen Stewart, Whittinghan, Linnet, ----,
Isabella Anna, Wingfield, Lyra, Grovsenor, Framjee Cowasjee, Edwards,
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.
3. Matheson and Co. Lindsay and Co. Gilman and Co. Fischer Willis and Co.. S.. T. Church and Co
Nye, Parkin and Co. Nye, Parkin and Co. Dirom Gray and Co. Turner and Co. F. Rawson and Co. G. Livingston and Co, W&T.Gemmell and Co.
Palmyra, Campbell, Duchess of Clarence, Bird, Emerald Isle, Corting Amiga, Dalrymple, Buenos Aurran, Cout, Dorisana, Blythe, Thomas Crisp, Metcalfe, Hope, Gass, Hesperus, Kelley, Bintang, Wright, Competitor, Poole,
Wm. the 4th, Woodin.
Third, The observance of temperate habits, both in eating and drinking, is also a point of great importance in preserving health, particularly in a climate where the body is anduly heated and stinu lated in a manner not natural to it in a temperate zone; and hence, to remedy this disposition to plethora, and over excitement of the system our THE FRIEND OF CHINA, relish for food is diminished in propertion as our need of it is less. If we take the natives as our guide, and they present a fair specimen of health and longerity, we shall find like them that simple, unsti H. M. S. Wolf arrived from Penang on Sa mulating food is more congenial to our feelings and digestive powers, than a full animal diet. But turday with the Overland Mail of the 24th Fe- quantity is more to be deprecated than quality. bruary. The intelligence has of course beenThe temperate use also of wine (especially the long anticipated by other mails; that of the 7th branded wines) and hear, is far preferable to the of April, ex Anonyma having come to hand on indulgence in spirituous drinks. To allay thirst. Friday evening. It is to be regretted that the re- what is equal to good Rhenish wine, soda water, spective Post Masters of Calcutta and Bombay and ginger beer? do not show greater discrimination in their selection of vessels by which they forward the Mails to China, From Bombay, they are not un- frequently sent by cargo ships, at seasons when a long passage is unavoidable, and from one to two months is lost in the transit. The mail by the Wolf would probably have come to hand in good time, but on the vessel's arriving at Singa- pore, she received orders to join the Rear Ad- miral at Penang, and there she has remained for several weeks with the mail on board, for what purpose is only known to the Commander of the fleet. It occurs to us that, under the cir- cumstances the Commander of the Wolf would have been justified in landing the Mails at Sin- gapore, to be forwarded by the first Clipper; But it appears that they were carried to Penang, including the Mail for Singapore itself, which although it had been in the harbour was taken to a neighbouring settlement and detained for weeks. We are not sufficiently acquainted We would also earnestly direct the attention with the service, to say what are the duties of of the local authorities to the state of the public Commanders of ships of war with reference to streets. From the incomplete state of the sewer- the carrying of Mails; but if they are under no age, it may be impossible to carry off the water obligations to take them. perhaps so far as the as it falls; but it is most desirable that it be not John (Swede) Osterberg, interests of this.community are involved, they allowed to lay until it is in a state of stagua- | Zorgvlied, (Dut.) Aiken, would act kindly in refusing to receive themtion. In the more densely settled part of the
FOR SALE OR CHARTER. on board. The Wolf, we hear, has also a town, this is of the first importance, and the ser. large quantity of specic on Government ac- vices of a few Coolies every morning would count. Whether blame would have attached cleanse the open gutters of the filth now in to any one, had she been lost in consequence of deviating from her voyage, we know not; but, unless under extraordinary circumstances, the Captain of a ship of war so freighted, would scarcely deviate from his track, inconveniencing the partics to whom the specie was consigned, ried off to the sea. running the unnecessary risk of its being lost, and entailing a heavy loss in the shape of in- terest on the money.
The Wolf resumes her old station at Shang: hai, The Iris, will also proceed north for the protection of British interests at the new ports. The Castor will receive another instalment of the indemnity money at Whampoa, She will be accompained by the H. C. Steamer Medusa.
For the past two weeks the weather has been intensely hot, but dry and for the most part with light breezes, On Monday night and Tuesday morning several showers fell which for a time rendered the atmosphere cool and agreeable.
!
!
DICE,-Just received a cargo of Bally Rice, and
for sale in quantities to suit purchasers, at the Gadowns of
BURD LANGE & Co.
Queen's Road.
Victoria, 17th June, 1845.
NOTICE.
the commercial Flouses in China.
gone-
Mr. W.HI. Franklyn, Chinam's Wharf, Victoria will receive for transmission any communication to him at Shanghai.
(Signed)
EDWARD N. BURGESS. Shanghai, April 21st. 1845.
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. James Smith, merchant of Hongkong in my business ceased on the 14th of April lost, on which day i admitted as a partner Mr. Cha's Robert Stocker. JAMES WELCH,
Victoria. 25th May, 1845.
sale by the undersigned. --Silver Solation, Telle Vesicators, white and brown Windsor Soaps, Isinglass, Beaufoys Chloride Lime, Rowl-·· G. Livingston and Co. ands Ess Tyre, fine Turkey Sponge. Gum Arabic,
Bartin VEESELS AT MACAO. Joven Corina, Dring, Little Catherine, Perois, Isabella Robertson, Kelly,
"Exposing the heated body, particularly when in a state of exhaustion, to a current of air, or drink. ing much cold water at such a time is highly dan- gerous; and last of all, but not least, there should be a freedom from undue anxiety,and restlessness, or in other words an equanimity of mind. Such are a few practical hints obtained from actual observa-Ruparrell, Perois, tion and experience, and the writer cherishes the hope, if they are received in the spirit they are given, that Hongong will prove, to say the least, not more unhealthy than any other sculement in the East.?
them. We would point to the Queen's road
John Smith. John Hudson.
A. & D. Furdomjes. AND MACAO. Wetmore and Co. Wetmore and Co. Russell and Co. Nyc, Parkin and Co. Nye, Parkin and Co.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA Wissahican, Webber, Anna Maria, Miller, Eagle, Prescolt, Clarendon, Stocklard, Lark, Tibbets,
SUNDRIES
J. Matheson and Co. Turner and Co.
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Ese Hernon, Kopers vegetable Custard Compound, Suspensary Bandages, Capsules, Horse Hair Rub hers. Murrays Fluid Magnesia, Burmula Arrow- Root, Preston Salts, Court Plaster, Puff boxes and Powder, Medicines (of all descriptions), Perfumery Accidulated (various, ) Lozenges as follows. drops, do. Raspberry drops, do. Cayenne do Peppermint, Bath Pipo, Colatoot Rock do, Ipe. cacuanha lozs., Ginger do, Tolu do, Black Currant do, Otto Rose do., Pareguric do, Jujubes- pink and Pine.
WELCH & STOCKER.
Victoria, 28th May, 1815.
N. B. Prescriptions carefully prepared Me-
·dicine Chests refitted.
at that anchorage.
NOTICE.
"LIT- B. Dr. R. WILSON, beg THE Bermudian Chipper Brig T. DR. KENNY, and he wonders of ships M. will found in sails and stores, re-proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated fast, carries a fair cargo with fine accom-themselves as Medical and Surgical practitioners
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Chinam's Wharf. Victoria. 24th June, 1855.
NOTICE.
in the neighbourhood of the market, where themarkably water is laying with a green top on it. Halfmodation. For further particulars apply to a dozen brooms in an hour would sweep it into the covered drains, by which it would be car-
JUNE.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
20, Anonyma, Thomas, Bombay, 21, India, Sutherland, Whampoa. 21, 11. M.S. Wolf, Commander Caldwell, Penang
and Singapore.
21, William Müchell, MəLachlan, Liverpool. £3, Hannah. (Am) Cumming, Whampoa. 24. Mauritius, Simpson, London, 24, Manila, Lloyd, Liverpool. 94, Helen Stewart, Whittingham. London. 24, Quzza Mab, Rowe, Whampoa
SAILED.
Juxe.
20, Dart, (Am.) Kennedy, Woosung. 21, Thomas Parkins, Graves, Manila It is to be presumed that the rains will set
2, Emerald idle, Curling, Whacopos in shortly, bringing with them the weather most
22, Ann Bridson, Bragg, Shanghai. 22, Hygria, Buckton, Cumingsoon. trying to European constitutions; and though there are good grounds for believing that this 94, Janet, Dring, Manila and Sydney.
REPORTS. summer will be comparatively healthy, it may not be improper to remind, that it is now neces- India, Dring, for London sary to take every possible precaution, to avoid Hazarà, (Am.) Cumming, for Oahs. exposure either to the influence of the sun er John Horton, Cunningham, for Shanghai.
HE next Meeting of the CNA MEDICO Cm- THE
RURGICAL SOCIETx, will be held at Da. DILLA -residence on Tuesday the 1st of July at 7 o'clock when a Paper will be read "on Dysentery as it affects Europeans in China," by Dr. A. LITTLE
B. HOBSON. Secretary,
Hongkong. 23rd June, 1945.
NOTICE.
\[R ALEXANDER FREDERICK CROOM admitted a partner in our firm, on the 1st May last.
F
FOX RAWSON & Co. Hongkong, 24th June, 1845.
SODA WATER AND LEMONADE. TOR SALE &t Messus. Herrre and Barton's Dispensaries, Pocinger Street, Victoria, Hong, Long, and Hospital Street, Macas.
Victoria, 24th June, 1815.
FOR SALE. SECOND band Lithographic Press complete.
N. DUUS. Apply to Victoria, 24th June, 1945.
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st, 1944.
· CIRCULAR. MONS. G. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AD DRAPER FROM PARIS.
DEGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry D and the Public that he has Removed his Ef- tablishment from Macao to Hongkong where he Intends conducting his Business in all its branches and trusts by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received;
J
Moss C. Dornio also begs to state that he in- tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths-mitable 1r the climate, likewise a selection of Drilia and fancy fans duelists the scene also an seanelment of Buffs, Vallencias. Silks, Satins and Fancy Veb- vetå for Vests of the newest style and fashion.
Mons, C. Dupció has a small assortment of Genta Kidd, Silk, stud other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, etc, etc. all the above articles are of the best description that could be pro- cured in the Colony, Gentlemen can depend an having their Chathes made in the first style of fa shion and elegance.
Address to Mens. C. Derrie, Taylor & Draper: Wellington St., one door from Graham St.. Victoria, Hoogkong, 30th May, 1845.