THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL. IV. No. 66,
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR SINGAPORE, AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship "SULIMANY," Captain TH
Monk, will have despatch for the above ports. For freight apply to GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Hongkong
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., Macao. Macno, 22nd July, 1845,
FOR SHANGHAL
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THE fine A.L. Barque "PANDORA," Captain Cothay, will have imme diato dispatch.
For freight or passage apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hong kong, 30th July, 1845
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 cuppered with heavy copper at the same time, has just been refitted, is well found in bouts, anchors, cables and sails &c. would require no additional expense to be sent to set, is insured in Bombay to any part of the world for the two next months. Apply to
TURNER & Co. Victoria, th June, 1845.
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TO LET.
convenient Houses, situate in a
F TWO small cd healthy part of the town, commanding a fine view of the bay. Immediate possesion can be given. For particulars apply to: Victoria, 1st July, 1845. R. OSWALD. TO LET. QEVERAL small convenient Houses, in roues, and
Kitchen. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
TO LET. WO large commodious houses, situated on the TWO
patungor Street, containing six rooms, For particulars apply to
GEO: STRACHAN, Victoria, 12th August, 1945.
TO BE LET OR SOLD.
substantial House, consisting of two Sitting feet, separated by folding doors; five good sized rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17
bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each; two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandah, closed with Venetians, each 84 feet long, 12 feet wide; flat roof, convenient for exercise, and afford- ing a fine view of the harbour and it's entrances.
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.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Worthington and Robinson.
Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Ilhds, from
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845.
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.
TS hereby given, that the business hitherto con-
ducted by THE BANK OF WESTERN INDIA, will benceforth be carried on, under a new Deed of Settlement, in the name of THE ORIEN-
The new Deed encreases the nominal amorint of each share from Rs. 600 to Rs 1000 or £ 100.
REES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in Wood TAL BAN
and Bottle. Also, Bass and Allsops Beer, in Bottle. Apply to
FLETCHER & Co. ongkong, 23rd June, 1945.
FOR SALE. W. Madeira, in Hhdy, quarter and half quarter EBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior
FLETCHER & Co. casks, and in cases.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
THE
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm censed on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON;
Macao, 1st January, 1845.
ON SALE.
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. isete, the Proprietors are requested to send in their New Certificates of Shares being prepared for
old Certificates to lic exchanged,
By order of the Board.
S. J. D. CAMPBELL. Manager China Branch.
Victoria, Hongkong,
1st August, 1845.
BOMBAY ROYÁL EXCHANGE. INSURANCE COMPANY. LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex- THE undersigned having been appointed Agents
"Amiga." Apply to
Hongkong,
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. 2nd June, 1945.
in China for the above Company are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China, on account of the said Com-
To LONDON (VIA CALCUTTA PREFERRED.)pany.
S an attendant on a Lady, or to take charge
American Schuoner+PETREL' | The Walls and foundation constructed purposely A of Children; a respectable young English
Capt. Rogers, now in the harbour. open for freight or charter to any port on the coast. Apply to
Victoria, 5th August, 1845,
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FOR MANILA.
N. DUUS.
THE Spanish Barque 'PRECIOSA,
Captain Locarroga, will leave for the above port in a few days. For freight
N. DUUS, :
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE
EAST COAST,
or passages apply to
Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
THE fine A, 1 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. 18. Queen's Road Victoria, July 15th, 1845.
FOR SALE.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
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FOR SALE.
Women, now in the service of the Consuls Lady at Foo-chow-foo wishes for a re-engagement in the above capacity, can be highly recommended, ap. ply to
W. & T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria, 13th August, 1845.
NOTICE. THE undersigned have established themselves na THR Indeants and Commission Agents at Shang- bai under the firm of PLATT, HARGREAVES & CO, JOSEPH HARGREAVES, Manchester. GEORGE HARGREAVES, Liverpool. THOMAS PLATT, Shanghai. Victoria, 10th July, 1845.
NOTICE
T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a valuable water side property, consisting of wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now Ict on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON. Macao. 1st July, 1845.
M' TO LET, ND ready for occupation on the 1st July, two convenient dwelling houses, situated in Gra. ham Street. Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co.
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13. Queen's Road, · Schooner PE- | Victoria, 27th June, 1845. THE American
TREL" Coppered and Copper Fas Etened; 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 fur niture complete, for particulars apply to
Victoria. 2nd June, 1845.
N. DUUS.
FOR SALE OK CHARTER.
THE Bermudian Clipper Brig « LIT- TH
TLE CATHERINE 180 tons O. 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.
CLIPPER FOR SASE.
Victoria, 24th June, 1815.
W.
H. FRANKLYN will sell to the highes bidder unless pre-
vious disposed of by private contract
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FOR SALE. MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. MACVICAR & Co, and FRAMJER JAMSETJEE Esq., measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very de particulars apply to
desirable lot. For further
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong, or DIROM GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
FOR SALEN
BILLS ON LONDON at 30 or 60 days or a month's sight, under letters of credit. Also East India Company's 'Bills on Bengal, accepted.
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton. or GIDEON NYE, Ja. Macao.
Canton, Ist June, 1845
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. SAMUEL
B. RAWLE in our firm. have ceased,
WETMORE & Co.
THE
Canton, 21st May, 1845.
NOTICE.
en an early day of which due notice will be given. MR. W. W DALE is this day admitted a partner
The Bermudian Clipper Brig "LITTLE CA-MR. THERINE," 180 tons built of cedar and copper
in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER fastened with all her stores anchors chains &c. is authorized to sign per procuration, with which she is exceedingly well found.
She is one of the fastest and most weatherly ves- sels in China can take an insurable cargo to any part of the world. Has large accommodations and has lately been throughly refitted. Spars, ower and running, rigging all new; is altogether worthy the attention of any are requiring a vessel of her description.
Chinam's Wharf.
Victoria, 8th August, 1845.
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;----
35 feet+21 feet.
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet
do. 2 Do.
35 feet-16 feet. First Floor-5 Rooms
I Do. I Do. (large) Second Floor I Large Hall in
centre 2 Rooms 1 Do
DIROM, GRAY & Co ⠀⠀ Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE.
ME
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R. WILLIAM PYKE is authorized to Sign for our firm by procuration at Shanghai.
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, 3rd April, 1845.
ALSO
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JR. ROBERT POWELL SAUL is authorized
to sign for our firm by procuration.
THOS: RIPLEY & Co. Hongkong. 1st August, 1845,
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. Scorr & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT, Victoria,, 1st August, 1845.
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FOR SALE.
Quantity of Lead and Cast Iron Rain Water
Pipes'
The latter are in lenghts of 6 feet of various sizes, and with head and shoe fittings.
W. SCOTT & Co. Victoria, 4th August, 1845.
FOR SALE.
115 LOGS of Dantzick Fir Fimber, 20 to 40 the club premises.
feet long; to be seen in the Yard adjoining
ALSO,
600 Pieces Christiana white deals, in 12 and 13 feet lengths.
200 Casks Roman cement.
The Timber just landed in good condition from the Macedon,
W. SCOTT 4 Co, Victoria, 4th August, 1848.
FOR SALF.
THE following wines in bottle.-Port. Madeira.
Sherry, Amontillado and Paxarete, (pints)
ALSO.
Sherry in Butt. Bhd, and Qr. Cask.
A portion of the Sherries as also the Amontil--
do and Paxarete are of rare qualities, and having been sent to this country io, small quantities ps musters, can be supplied as such-
W. SCOTT & Co. Vitoria, 4th August, 1845,
NOTICE.
.
p. pro. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DÁDABHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents in China for the Bombay Royal
Exchange Insurance Company, Macao, 1st June, 1845,
THE undersigned will continite 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. RUSTOMJËE & Co., DADABHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents for the Sun Insurance office and
Hindostan Insurance Society. Macao, 1st June, 1845.
TO SHIP MASTERS. N. DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No
18 Queen's Road, Victoria-
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- gous to mention.
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FOR SALE. Patent Water Closet for an upper story com-
plete.
N DUUS. Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
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GOODS received 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 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 FOLLOWING Rhenisch Wines, and Seltzer Water, Geisenheimer, Hockeimer, Marcobrun- Niersteiner, Graefenberger', Braunberg Mosello, Champaign, and some Superior Pale and golden Sherry, Port and Madeira in quarts and pint bottles.
N. DUUS.
FOL
ner
18, Queen's Road. Victoria, 1st May, 1845,
JUST landed from "Anne Jane" Saunders new October brewed Beer in hds and Cases, An English and American, Carriage at
18, Queen's Road Victoria, 1st May, 1845.
A
FOR SALE,
N. DUUS,
SECOND hand Lithographic Press complete.
Apply to
N. DUUS. Victoria, 24th June, 1846.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE. Superior lot of choice Wines consisting of Claret, Margeaux, Estepre and Medoc, Sparke ling Champagne, Old Port and Sherry, Hock, Gin-THE partnership heretofore carried on in the
name of Hexey & Co. has this day been dia.THE
THE owners of the Lorchas “ EMILY?" and neva and Noyau in one, three and six dozen Cases.
solved by mutual consent Mr. WM. DENEY bas "EMMA," beg to inform shipper, by these ves been authorised to arrange all pending transactions.aels, that in case of short delivery, information must
HENRY & Co..
be lodged with Mr. Duus within one month, other- wise they will not be responsible for the goods lost, Victoris, 31st July, 1845.
The owners have recently been obliged to pay for one bale of Twist short delivered in June 1844, and is formation having been given. Mr. Duus, agent only claimed one month ago, without any previous
for the Lorchas, also requests that, parties will not pay freight notes for the above named tørchan,
61 Casks Pale India Ale. Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July, 1945.
NOTICE.
21 feet+15 feet. THE Interest and responsibility of Mr ANDREW DR. O'SULLIVAN begs to inform the Captains 80 feet+16 feet. TISS in our establishment ceased on the changed his residence to a ship in Blenheim reach. of vessels proceeding to Whampoa, that he has
'30th ultimo, and Mr. Joseph JagdINE and Mr.Whampoa, 5th July, 145. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.
65 feet+45 feet. ** 20 feet+20 feet. 16 feet+10 feet
With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet+10 feet; a Compound 10 feet+40 feet. And out houses, coD taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet->10. For further particulars apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET.
Small Colt House in Stanley A Street Apply to
BURD LANG & Co.
Queen's Road. Victoria, 6th August 1945.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANder Matheson,
DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAN STEWART, JOSEPH Jazmine, and AlusaSDE
Grant DALLAS.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co. Chins, 1st July, 1845. -
FOR SALE. UPERIOR Gold and Pale Sherry, received
Loudon, in Hogsheeds, cutter Casks and Cases Apply to
BUSH & Co. Hongkong, or RATHBONE WORTHINGTON 4 €5. | Canton, 19th May, 1845.
[Caston.
NOTICE.
DB. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves as Medeal and Surgical practitioners
kave to intimate to the Commanders of ships
at that anchorage.
China Vesel, mooret in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st. 144.
SODA WATER.
Except his receipt on that of Mr. Presh, JUST landed and for sale at the stores of the un- superior qualities; also no invoice of window dersigned, Hollands Gim and Java Coffee, of
Glass from 10 to 16 inches,
Victoria, 4th July, 1848
FOR SALE.
N. DOGS
AT the stores of the undersigned an invoice o SALE As the Store of Mr. John Smith in Europe, Manila, and pant Coir Stope; alma, Macao troca Dr. Hunter's
Soda Water Manufactory there.
Marso, 11th January, 1915
beary Cansea,
Victoria, 3rd July,*1945.
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