FOR SALE.
HINESE Dialogues, questions and CHINESE Dialogues,question a
Dr. Medhurst, Shanghai, 1844. By the same author China; its, state and
prospects,
A Chinese and English Dictionary. A Dictionary of the Hok-keen dialoct
of the Chinese Language: >
A Dictionary of the Hayorlang dia- lect of the Formosan language.
THE FRIEND OF CHÌNA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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Premare's Notitia lingua Sinica,
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Notices on Chinese Grammar, bv Philo Sinensis.
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Collie's translation of the four Books. Rambles of the Emperor Ching Tib, translated from the Chinese,
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REV. DR. LEGGE, Mission Premises, Holly; vood Road, Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
CHRONOMETERS.
FOR SALE three first rate two-day Chronome-
ters. Apply to
East Point, 4th July, 1845.
Captain VAUX,
JUST received and for sale by the undersigned,
Gunpowder in barrels.
BURD LANGE & Co.
Queen's Road. Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
H. FRANKLYN has removed to the pre. mises facing the sea, at the north end of
Chinam's Hong
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
JUST received per" Amiga," a quantity of Au chors and Chains of different sizes. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Chinam's Warf,
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
FOR SALE,
[UST landed 3,000 piculs of Alum at moderate
JUST
prices. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
By Pale Ale in hds; price 8 16 per Hhd.
Y the undersigned, Allsopp's and Saunder's
W. II. FRANKLYN.
Victriao, 4th July 1845. THE
HE undersigned begs to inform the public that, on account of ill health, he retires from busi- ness, and intends selling off at his house all his goods and effects. Any persou desirous of succeeding in his line of business, may purchase it at a reason- able and moderate price.
JOHN KAINS. Queen's Road, opposite Mr. Scott's House. Victoria, 4th July, 1842.
FOR SALE. DY the undersigned a quantity of the undermen- tioned goods at the following low prices. Cheshire Cheese, ・ ・ ・ a 8 00. 25 per lb. London bottled Porter, a 1. 75 per dozen.
6. 00 per do Superior Pale Sherry, a St. Julian Claret,
Mixed Sauces,
Plain Tumblers,
Do. Wine glasses,
Pilot Bread in air light casks
Navy do, do, do, do,
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5. 50 per do. Also a quantity of other small articles at equally low prices.
JOHN KAINS.
Queen's Road, opposite Mr. Scott's House. Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION. CONDEMNED STORES.
SMITH will sell by PUBLIC AUC
JTION at the U. 9. Naval Store, Macao, on the 15th instant,by order of the Naval Store keeper EDWARD A. BARNETT, Esq.
Beef and Pork; Bread; Pickles; Raisins; Dried Apples; Flour and Rice. Further particu: lars will be published in hand bills.
ON
Macao, 2nd July, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
N the 17th instant, JOHN SMITH will sell in his auction room by Public Auction, a variety of Hardware; furniture, Jewellery; Linen Drills; Waistcoatings; ripe Beer; Sherry; Brandy; patent Balances; Hats; Bouts and shoes! Veils; Ladies Dresses, stockings Cloaks, and Caps; Glass- ware, Gunpowder, in canisters, and a variety of Particulars will be publish
other sundry articles, ed in handbills.
Macao, 2nd July, 1845.. PUBLIC AUCTION.
TO BE sold by Auction (withonth reserve) by C. MARKWICK, on Wednesday 9th July, 1845, at 11 o'clock A. x. Queen's Road.
A quantity of very fine Sydney Cedar Logs, Scantling, Joists &c.
ALSO,
A quantity of Teak Wood, to be put up in con- venient lots to suit purchasers.
Terms of Sale-Cash before delivery. All lots to be cleared in 3 days. Victoria, 3rd July, 1845.
JUST RECEIVED Per «Julia," and for sale
in quantities to suit purchasers.
Bally White and cargo Rice, a few piculs fine Table Rice; Bally Coffee; do. Leaf Tobacco. Alos a few Casks Tamarinds,
BURD LANGE & Co
Queen's Road. Victoria, 1st July, 1945,
NOTICE THE undersigned begs to notify that he has stablished himself as an Auctioneer and gene Tal Agent at Shanghai, and solicits the patronage of the commercial Houses in China.
Mr. W.H. Franklyn, Chinam's Wharf, Victoria will receive for transmission any communication to him at Shanghai.
EDWARD N. BURGESS. (Signed) Shanghai, April 21st, 1815.
DEQUIRED by the Brethren of Lodge No. 735, a plot of ground not less than one eighth of an acre. To be situate in the Western District, and not upon a higher level than. Hollywood
Road.
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Tenders, stating the number of the lot, the terms of sale, on premium demanded will be received by the undersigned.
By order of W. M.
CHAS. ST. GEO, CLEVERLY,
~ Archt INSURANCE, COMPANY. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents
in China for the above Company are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China, on account of the said Com- pany.
ITH
p-pro. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DADA BHOY, BYRAMJEE,
M.S
BRITISH HOTEL, GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si- tuated at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in. tends to conduct as a Hotel 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 Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1845.
FOR SALE.
841
A Table tops of various patterns. Apply to
FEW beautifully Polished Slate Slabs and
T. J. BIRDSEYE.
Victoria, 24th June. 1846.
JUST RECEIVED, –
ND for sale by the undersigned Prime York A Hanis, Cheese, superior Port in 3 doz. cases, very superior Pale Brandy, Choice Pickles &c. At wholesale and Rétail. P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
the undersigned a quantity of Cashmere De
BY Coss and Balearen for ladies dresses, a su perior article, for summer wear.
P. TOWNSEND. JUST RECEIVED.-And now opened for sale a few Solar Lamps, Hanging, Side and Table. Also a few Bedroom bathing Chairs, a luxurions
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 20th May, 1845. article.
JUST RECEIVED,
A quantity of goods of superior quality as AND now open and for sale by the undersigned. follows:
ADNAMS. From Lawrie's & Co. Oxford street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Coach Trimmer, &c. begs to return his sincere thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and tupabitants of Hongkong generally for their liberal support since he has commenced business in the above line, and to informs them that, he has always on hand Saddlery of every description, Harness, Single and Double do., Bridles, and Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &c. Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chairs &c. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to order, J. Adam has, also on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Every description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &e, bought and sold on commission. Approved indorsed Bills; above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 A quantity of Superior American Butter being the
3, New China, Street,
best ever brought to the colony. A quantity of months,
French Prunes, in excellent order, in glass jars and Victoria, 28th. March, 1845.
Olives Oil.
P. TOWNSEND, FOR SALE,
American Olives in Kegs.
BILLIARD TABLE.
GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only)
Superior Hams. Ditto Starch. Do. Smoked Beef a superior article Vinegar, a quantity of Herbs, Cheese, Choice Beef tongues, in convenient packages. Champaigne Gider. Bologna Saus. ages. American Chairs.
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Agents in China for the Bombay Royn! A complete with Cues, Balls, Barking Board BY the undersigned, Mackerel in half bbls., South
Exchange Insurance Company.
Macao, 1st June, 1845. THE undersigned will continue to grant Policies on behalf of the Sun Insurance office, and Hindostan Insurance Society, payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China."
p.pro. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DADABHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents for the Sun Insurance office and Hindostan Insurance Society..
Macao, 1st June, 1845,
BOMBAY ROYAL EXCHANGE. NOTICE.
THE
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. James Saith, merchant of Hongkong in my business ceased on the 14th of April last, on which day! admited as a partner Mr. Cha's Robert Stocker. JAMES WELCH.
Victoria, 28th May, 1815.
N sale by the undersigned.-Silver Solution, Telle Vesicators, white and brown Windsor Soaps, Isinglass, Beaufoys Chloride Lime, Rowl ands Ess Tyre, fine Turkey Sponge, Gum Arabic, Ess. Hernon, Ropers vegetable Custard Compound, Suspensary Bandages, Capsules, Horse Hair Rub bers, Murrays Fluid Magnesio, Burmuda Arrow Root, Preston Salts, Court Plaster, Puff boxes and Powder, Medicines (of all descriptions); Perfumery (various) Lozenges as follows. drops, do. Raspberry drops, do. Cayenne dỡ, Peppermint, Bath Pipe, Coltsfoot Rock do, Ipe
Accidulated
Pool Balls-For particulars of price, apply to,
J. C. VINCENT. Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1845. FOR SALE.
Ex "PALMYRA," "BARGAINS," !!! To the Ladies of Hongkong.
TO BE seen at WILLIAMS & Co. 18 Wellington
-Street, next door to the Roman Catholic Chapel School, a very choice collection of white embroidered and braid Dresses, Childrens Robes &o, &c. &c. Ladies Habits, Collars, Capes. Cuffs, Cambric Hand Kfs. Cambric Insertions, Ladies and Gentlemens Hose &c &c. &c.
As the above are all in the first style and last fashion, and decidedly the cheapest ever offered, Williams & Co. flaster themselves that the Ladies of Hongkong will honor them with an early inpection Open from 10 till 4 o'clock.
Victoria, 30th May, 1815.
NOTICE.
MR. JAMES MILLER of the Queen's Road takes this opportunity of returning the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong his sincere thanks for their Patronage since his commence. ment in business, and begs most respectfully to inform them that he intends selling off his presént stock of goods at cost prices.
Victoria, 28th May, 1845.
ON SALE.
P. TOWNSEND. JUST RECEIVED and on sale a quantity of North American · Oats, a superior article for
P. TOWNSEND. feeding cattle.
FOR SALE.
consisting of standard works, all the novels of the day, also, sheet Music and books of Tui- tion, Comprador check books, Quills and Office
P. TOWNSEND. paper.
BY the undersigned a large assortment of books,
Victoria, 1st May, 1845.
HUBB'S NEW PATENT DETECTOR
CLOCKS give perfect security from false Krys and Picklocks, and also give immediate notice of any attempt to open them. They are made of every. size, and for all purpose to which Locks are appli ed, and ure strong, secure, simple, and durable,
CHUBB's Patent Fire-proof Strong Rooms, Safes, Dollars Chests, and Boxes, form a complete secu- rity for Money, Deeds, Plate, Books, &c., from Fire and Thieves. These articles are used by, and may be seen at the Banks of Bombay, Madras, and Ceylon.
Cash Boxes, Palanquin, and. Despatch Boxes, strong Japan Bullock Trunks, and Japan Boxes of all dimensions on sale, or made to order, all fitted with the Detector Lacks.
CAUTION.-All of the above Locks, Safes, and Boxes have the address stamped or marked in full, thus: "57, St. Paul's Church-yard, London,
cacuanba lozs., Ginger du, Tolu do, Black Splendid flock of SHEEP has been brought | Without this none are genuine.
Currant do., Otto Rose do., Puregoric ɖo, Jujubes pink and Pine.
WELCH & STOCKER, Victoria, 26th May, 1845.
N. B. Prescriptions carefully prepared Me dicine Cheats refilled.
NOTICE.
R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg DR
leave to intimate to the Commanders of ships proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves as Medical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st, 1844.
NOTICE
I ATTEY & Co. CHRONOMETER AND WATCH MAKERS &C.-Have removed to Graham St, where they intend carrying on their business in the
́above line,
Victoria, 8th May, 1845.
CIRCULAR
MONS. G. DUPUIG.
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down by the "Isabella Anna,” which will be sold,in numbers to suit parties by applying on board. ON SALE.
LIQUEURS consisting of Vanilla, Rose, Citro-
nelle, Curasseau, Aniseed, Goldwater and Cherry Cordial, in cases of 2, 3, and 4 doz. assort. ed and Maraschina in 1 doz cases, at
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 16th May, 1845.
OMBROSOME,
OR
R Patent Portable Shower Baths, requiring only two quarts of water and packing in the com
A few pass of an ordinary sized writing desk.
Ivory Handled Desert and Carv- Iron bedsteads ing knives and knife sharpeners, Toilet Glasses etc. etc. On Sale at
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co.
Victoria, 4th June, 1845: FOR SALE at the undersigned,- Sparkling Hock and Mosette in cases of 1 doz. Claret in cases of 3 doz. Port in cases of 3 doz.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, May 6th, 1845.
SODA WATER
ÆRATED LEMONADE
AND
TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS. EGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry and the Public that he bas Removed his Es- tablishment from Macao to Hongkong where he Intends conducting his Business in all its branches To be obtained at the Manufactory of the under-
and trusts by strict attention, to merit à share of
the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received:
signed. Orders punctually attended to
SMITH & BRIMELOW, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
FOR SALE,
C. CHUBB'S & SON, Makers to the Queen and Prince Albert, 57, St. Paul's Church-yard, London FOR SALE,-At the office of this paper.
Compradores cheque books.
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchant seaman's act endorsed on the back.
Charterparties, after forms by Chitty, Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports," for ounting houses.
BORNEO PROPER..
That part of the island. of Borneo which has given its European name to all the rest, is correct ly pronounced by the inhabitants of the country itself, "Brúnai;” to all appearance, like the great. er number of similar terms a primitive and indigen- ous word, for we can discover no good reason for the conjecture made by Mr. Hamilton, in his Gaza- teer, and borrowed as we think from Leyden, that the terms is a corruption of the sanskrit Varuni or
sea-born...
If mere geographical extent could constitute greatness Borneo Proper might be esteemed ine of the most considerablu kingdoms in Asia; for it has a sea coast of certainly not less than 700 iniles in extent, and a depth of territory often of 1539 miles. To the west it is bordered by the territory of Sambas, the boundary in this quarter to the sun being Tanjong Datu in the latitude of 30 N, and longitude of 110 36 E. To the east it is bound. ed by the Bornean territories of the kingdom of Suluk, where the mouth of the river of Sandakan,
Moss. C. Durvie also begs to state that he in- tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable for the climate, likewise a selection of Drills and fancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc.; also an assortment of Buffs, Vallencias, Silks, Satins and Fancy Vel-Pale lodia Ale in bottle and wood, Bass's October bounded by the possessions of varigua savage trihta; brewing in wood, also fine old Cognac in dozen | amongst the most powerful and considerable of vets for Vests of the newest style and fashion,
cases.
T the Storos of the undersigned :-Chateau La-in latitude 50 50′ and longitude 119% 15 cast, cons rose Claret, St.Julien, Colden Sherry, Allsopstitutes the frontier. To the south, Boraco is
Moss. C. Durvis has a small assortment of Gents Kidd, Silk, and 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 Clothes made in the first xyle of f. shion and elegance.
Address to Moss. C. Derrio, Taylor & Draper: Wellington St., one door from Graham St. Victoria, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845.
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that they have taken of Dadhaboy Burforjee Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next as on HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlenes who may below their patronage.
THE WINES &£ &c. will be supplied direct
from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch street London.
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at past o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with as Excellent Billiard Table.
Canton, 26th January, 1865,
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
CRUET STANDS!!!
JUST imported and for sale by F. FUNCK, a
few silver plated Cruet Stands of sizes. Also a few pair of Bed Room. Candlesticks and a few Brase, Beer and Wine Taps.
Victoris, 6th June, 1845.
F
MILLINERY!!! FUNCK to acquaint the Ladies of Long kong, that he has just opened a few cases of Millery, consisting of superior Silk and Straw Banners of the new and latest fashions; Sük, Vel yet, and Gill wreathe; artificial flowers etc, etc.
Victoria, 4th June, 1845. etc, well deserving their attention.
JUST IMPORTED.
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allope Indian ale in cases of 3 dizanaqachalen Barclay and-Perkins Bottled Porter in cases of 3 dozens
each.
Victoria, 21st March, 1941.
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whom, may be enumerated the Kayan-the Du sum-the Murat, and Tamo; men who take a pleasure in decapitating strangers, who glory in hoarding their skulls, and whose honors are ex timated by the number of these trophies, which they are enabled to hand down in their posterity as heir-loodia.
To the gate of Borneo belong the following islands: Malawali, Banggi, Balaribangan, (twice the seat of a British Settlement, and correctly writ ten Brambangan,) Balabak, and Labulas; among which are to be found several fine harbors lavor ably situated, and circumstanced for the trade of China, of the Philippines, and their own neighbour bol It was here that Mr. Dalrymple the geogen- establishing the capital of a grand Polynesian pher indulged himself in the groundless fancy of empire, an idle phantasie we will venture to say, baserer often repeated with respect to any coun try of Polynesia, Java excepted, or pustibly in two or three centuries fence, New Holland. ??
Borney contaidas a number of fine rivers which, t a more advaccce state of civilization than any of m inhabitan's haze pot attained, fight be mrned both to commercial and agricultoral advantage. The mous important are the rivers of Etayuang and Datawi