THE FRIEND
VOL IV. No, 64.
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OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE
HE Ship “SULIMANY," Captain Monk, will have despatch for the above ports. For freight apply to GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Hongkong. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., Macao. Macao, 22nd July, 1845.
FOR SHANGHAI.
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL
THE large House on the Queen's Road, next to Messrs. DENT & Co's, pre- mises, containing on the ground flour;
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet 2. Do.
do. 35 feet+16 feet, First Floor-5 Rooms
35 feet+21 feet. I Do,
I Do. (large) -
THE fine A.I. Barque PANDORA," Second Floor I’Large Hall in
Captain Cothay, will have imme diate dispatch.
For freight or passage apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1845.
THE
FOR SALE.
THE well known clipper brig *COR- CYRA," 184 Tons O M. built of Oak by White of Cowes in 1834, copper fastened, had a complete repair in May and June 1843 opppered with heavy copper at the same time, has just been refitted, is well found in boats, anchors, cables and sails &c. would require no additional expense to be sent to sea, is insured in Bombay to any part of the world for the two next months. Apply to
TURNER & Co.
centre
21 feet+15 feet. 80 feet +16 feet.
65 feet-45 feet 20 feet+20 feet. 16 feet+10 feet. With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet+-16 feet;
2 Rooms I Do..
a Compound 40 feet 40 feet. And out houses, con- taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet÷10. For further particulars apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET. TWO small convenient Houses,situate in a central and healthy part of the town, commanding a fine view of the bay, Immediate possesion can be given. For particulars apply to Victoria, 1st July 1945 R. OSWALD.
A
TO BE LET OR SOLD. Victoria, 30th June, 1845.
substantial House, consisting of two Sitting FOR BATAVIA VIA MANILA...
rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17 fest, separated by folding doors; five good sized THE Dutch Barque DANIEL," THE
bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each; commander DEUNE, daily expected two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandah, from Java, will have immediate disclosed with Venetians, each 34 feet long, I feet patch for the above places; for freight apply to
wide; flat ronf, convenient for exercise, and afford. SENN VAN BASEL"
ing a fine view of the harbour and it's entrances. N. DUUS, Hongkong. The Walls and foundation constructed purposely to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if re quired. Commodious out buildings for Servants, Store rooms, and Offices; a large compound, Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence. Situated on the ridge at West-point, and now in the occupation of JAMIESON How & Co, to whom application may be made.
or
to
Canton, 24th May, 1845,
FOR ROTTERDAM, THE Dutch Barque:" DRIE GE. BRÆDRES,” commander BAND- LITZ, is now at Whampoa, and will take freight for the above place at Whampoa. Ap. ply to
SENN VAN BASEL
N. DUUS, Hongkong. Canton, 24th May, 1845.
or to
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
T Victoria Hougkong, in a central position, a THE American Schooner PETREL A valuable water side property, consisting of TH
Capt, Rogers, now in the harbour, is open for freight or charter to any port
N. DEUS,
on the coast. Apply 10
Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
FOR MANILA.
THE Spanish Barque 'PRECIOSA,
Captain Lucarroga, will leave for the above port in a few days. For freight
N. DUUS.
or passages apply to
Victoria, 5th August, 1845. FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE
EAST COAST.
THE fine A. I Schooner ALLIG ATOR" Capt. Cook now in the harbour, and is open for Freight or Charter to return to the Coast. Apply to
N. DUUS.
Victoria, July 15th, 1845.
18 Queen's Road.
FOR SALE.
THE American Schooner "PE THE
TREL Coppered and Copper Fas tened; launched in December, 1842. She was built in Duxbury, United States, of best live Oak and yellow Pine, 126 Tons measurement, will arm- ed and found in stores and rigging, with cabin for niture complete, for particulars apply to
N. DUUS.
Victoria. 2nd June, 1845.
FOR SALE OR CHARTER.
THE Bermudian Clipper Brig "LIT- TTLE CATHERINE 180 tons C.
M. will found in sails and stores, re- markably fast, carries a fair cargo with fine accom modation. For further particulars apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Chinam's Wharf.
Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. THE fine fast Sailing Clipper Schooner STARLING" 109 Tons Register, Coppered and Copper fastened, well adapted
wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs.
Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Ahds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, th May, 1845. NOTICES
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment censed on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. JOSEPH JARDINE and Mr. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS. ***
JARDINE, MATHESON. & Co. China, Ist July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
and Bottle. Also, Bass and Allsopa Beer, in Bottle. Apply to
I'LETCHER & Co. ongkong, 23rd June, 245.
REES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in Wood
FOR SALE. - W WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's. superior Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter
FLETCHER & Co.. casks, and in cases.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845,-
FOR SALE. QUPERIOR Gold and Pale Sherry, received direct from the House of Messrs Warre, Lon- don, in Hogsheads, quarter Casks and Cases. Apply to BUSH & Co. Hongkong, of RATHBONE WORTHINGTON & Co. [Canton. Canton, 19th May, 1815.
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON: Macao, 1st January, 1845, -
FOR SALE.
TIDONIA in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter
in aan
NOTICE.
TS hereby given, that the business hitherto con-
ducted by THE BANK OF WESTERN INDIA, will henceforth be carried on, under a sew Deed of Settlement, in the name of THE ORIEN- TAL BANK.
The new Deed encreases the nominal amount of each share from Rs. 600 to Rs. 1000 or £100. The new Deed also provides for the appoint ment of a Court of Directors in London, the Mem.. bers of which are already nominated and will shortly enter upon the duties of their office.
New Certificates of Shares being prepared for issue, the Proprietors are requested to send in their old' Certificates to be exchanged.
By order of the Board.
S. J. D CAMPBELL Manager China Branch,
Victoria, Hongkong,
1st August, 1845.
BOMBAY ROYAL EXCHANGE. 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.
p. pro.
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DADA BHOY, BYRAMJED, Agents in China for the Bombay Royal
Exchange Insurance Company.
Macao, 1st June, 18457
E undersigned will continue to grant Policies on behalf of the Sun Insurance office, and Hindostan Insurance Society, payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and Ching.
p.pro. D. & M. RUSTOMIEE & Co.,'
DADABHOY, BYRAMJEE,
·Agents for the Sun Insurance office and Hindostan Insurance Socicly. Macao, Jat June, 1845.
TO SHIP MASTERS.
DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. ** 18 Queen's Road, Victoria-
Apply to, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, &CN
Victoria, 10th December, 1844.
ON SALE.
LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex
Amiga.
Apply to GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co,. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845.
C. 4. FEARON. Macao, 1st July. 1845:
TO LET, AND ready for occupation on the 1st July, two convenient dwelling houses, situated in Gra. ham Street. Apply to
THE HUMPHREYS & Co.
18 Queen's Road, Victoria, 27th June, 1845.
FOR SALE. MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots
of Messrs, MacVicar & Co, and F'RAMIEË JAMSETJES Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage,
and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further
particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co-Hongkong, or DIROM GRAY & Co.- Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
SA
FOR SALE. DILLS ON LONDON at 30 or 60 days or 6
NOTICE. PHE undersigned have established themselves os Merchants and Commission Agents at Shang- hai under the firm of PLATT. HARGREAVES & CF. JOSEPH HARGREAVES, Manchester. GEORGE HARGREAVES, Liverpool, THOMAS PLATT, Shanghai.. Victoria, 10th July, 1945.
NOTICE.
THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Scorf & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
Victoria. 1st August, 1845,
Bmonths sight, under letters of credit
Also M East India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted.
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton. or GIDEON NYE, J. Macao.
Canton, 1st June, 1845
FOR SALE.
NOTICE
TR. ROBERT POWELL SAUL is authorized
to sign for our firm by procuration.
THOS: RIPLEY & Co. Hongkong, 1st August, 1845. FOR SALE.
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon A Quantity of Lead and Cast Iron Bain Water
don at six months sight. Apply to
AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 8th April, 1845.
NOTICE THE interest and responsibility of Mr. SAMUEL
B. RAWLE in our firm. bave ceased.
Canton, 21st May, 1845.
WETMORE & Co.
NOTICE.MA HR W. W DALE is this day admitted a partner ill in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE
for the Costing Trace, for particulars apply to for our fire by procuration at Shoes to S Capt. CHAPE on board, or to
Victoria, 11th July, 1845.
MEWEN & Co.
TO LET
YEVERAL small convenient Houses, in
[R. WILLIAM PYKE is authorized Sign
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, 3rd April, 1845.
FOR SALE. Superior lot of choice Wines consisting of
Claret, Margeaus, Estepre and Aledne, Sparke) Goge Street, four rooms, cellar, and ling Champagne, Old post and Sherry, Kitchen Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Vetoria, 25th July, 1845.–
TO LET. Convenient douse in l'eel Street con-
A faining in first floor. A sitting room,
bed room, closet and verandah. On ground floor
ALSO
Dera and Noyau in one, three and six dozen Cases. 61 Casks Pale India Ale Apply to
**** HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victorio, 15th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
R. ALEXANDER FREDELICK CROOM spacious shop, cellar, cook bouse &etc. For il was admitted a partner in eof firm, on the terins apply to
1st Alay las
FOX RAWSON & Co. Hongkong, 24th June, 1845.
MCEWEN & co.
Victoria, 5th August, 18-15.
Pipes
The latter are in lenghts of feet of various sizes, and with head and shoe fittings.
W. SCOTT & Ca Victoria, 4th August, 1845.
FOR SALE.
115 LOGS of Dantzick Fir Timber, 20 to 40 feet long, to be seen in the Yard adjoining the club premises.
ALSO. 600 Pieces Christiana white deals, in 12 and 13 feet lengths.
200 Casks Roman cement. The Timber just landed in the Macedon.
good condition from
W. SCOTT 4 Co, Victoria, 4th August, 1845.
FOR SALF. THE following wines in bottle-Port, Madeira,
Sherry, Amootillado and Pazarete, (piniz)
ALSO
Sherry in Bott Hld, and Qr. Cask
All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am & Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to nume- rous to mention.
FOR SALE. Patent Water Closet for an upper story com-
N DUUS. plete.
Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on coin- mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In-
surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly manned by Europeans, or held subject to the order of the consignee on moderate terms.
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE. water, Geisenheimer, Hockeimer, Marcobrun- FOLLOWING Rhenisch Wines, and Seltzer Niersteiner, Graefenberger, Brannberg Mosello, Champaign, and some Superior Pale and golden Sherry, Port and Madeira in quarts and pint bottles. ST
N. DUUS.
ner
18, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 1st May, 1845. JUST landed from-Anne Jane Saunders new October brewed Beer in Elhds, and Cases, An English and American, Carriage at
N. DUUS. 18, Queen's Road *-** Victoria, Tat May, 1845.
FOR SALE. SECOND hand Lithographic Press complete.
Apply to
N. DUGS. Victoria, 24th June, 1845,
NOTICE. THE THE owners of the Lorchas "EMILY," and "EMMA" beg to inform shippers, by these vea sels, that in case of short delivery, information must be lodged with Mr. Duns within one month, other- wise they will not be responsible for the goods lost. The couers have recently been obliged to pay for one bale of Twist shout delivered in June 1843, and only claimed one month ago, without any previous information having been given. Me. Duos, agent for the Lorchas, abe requests that, parties will not pay freight notes for the above named Lorchat, except to ba treeipt on that of Mr. Prostre
dersigned, Hollanda Om and Jars Coffee, of land, and for sale at the stores of the un- enperior qualities; also an invoice of window Ghes from 10 to 16 inches
A portion of the Sherries as also the Amentil, Indo and Paxarete are of rare qualities, and having been sent to this country in pall quantities as mastera, can be supplied as anch
W.SCOTT & Co. Vitoria 4th August, 1515. NOTICE THE parteership heretofore carried on in the 4 name of Heray & Co. has this day been dis solved by matual consent Mr. Ws. Beser has been suborised I to arrange all pending transactions. I heary Canyag,
HENRY & Co. Victoria, la Jur, 1548
Victoria, 4th July, 1945.
FOR SALE
T the stores of the redesignet an invoice co
Europe, Manila, and patens Coir Rupo, aisch
N DUUL
Victoria, ord July, 1915,