Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE..
NOTICE.
O view and for sale in the room containing the
Engravings, Chinam's Hong, a few splendid JAMES MCMURRAY respectfully announces to his Friends and the Public that, he has on Paper Machee bedsteads, beautifully ornamented.
W. H. FRANKLYN. band for hire a number of Sedan Chairs with
Coolies.
Terme, per day 82, per hour 81. Any Lady or Gentleman requiring a Chair received per“ Amiga," a quantity of An.monthly will be provided with one on liberal terms. chors and Chains of different sizes. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's Warf.
JUST
FOR SALE BESAR
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
ENGRAVINGS,
N VIEW AND FOR SALE AT THE PREMISES OF
ON W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam'a Hong, a number of splendid Engraving, by the most emi nent Artists, from Mr. Moox's Publisher to her Majesty:
The Queen receiving the Sacrament at her Coronation. Prince George's favorites.
Mr. Packea
do.
Portrait of the Emperor of Russia.
Do. Grand Duke of Russia.
Distinguished Member of the Humano Society. Retriever..
Antient Carthage, Departure of Regulus.'
Columbus's discovery of America.
Maid of Sarragossa.
University Portrait of the Duke of Wellington 'Lucas.
Mercury & Argus.
Woman taken in Adultery.
Spanish Mother.
White Mouse.
Brute of a hnaband.
Disputed face.
Portrait of Justica Tindal.
Во Justice Patterson.
Odin.
Widow'd Queen and family of Charles 1st. Paul Pry.
Landscape with Lock, 'by Constable.
Landscape with Boy drinking by do,
Kemble as Cato,
The Crucifiotion.
Grand Canal.
Coreairs Isle.
Whole length Portrait of the Queen.
Goronation of the Queen.
Return from Hawking.
Italian Pilgrims coming in sight of Rome.
Sir Robert Baird discovering the Body of "Tippo Sab.” Baronial Hall in the olden time."
Grace' Darling '& her Father going to the wreck of the
Forfarshire stermor.
Chalon's whole length Portrait of the Queen, reduced. Lucas's military Portrait of the Duke of Wellington 'whole
length.'
Minna Troil,
Twelfth night.
Mantilla.
Burns at the Plough.
Burns & his Highland Mary.
Shepherds chief mourner.
Shepherds Grove,
Simprou's length Portrait of the Duke of Wellington,
Chalou length Portrait of the Queen.
Highland Breakfast.
Light Breeze off Daver.
Portin & Bassanio.
Mr. Lister.
Cotrage Piety.
Portrait of Count Orloff.
Early Dawn.
First Earving.
Prayer of Innceebo".
Red Riding Hood,
Pet Rabbit,
Promise..
Guilt & Innocence,
Eurogo.
Pecart.
Sortrait of Wordsworth.
Spanish Lady.
Spanish Girl,
Deserted,
Messiah.
La Denouement.
Don Quixote & Sancho,
Lewis Vignette Portrait of the Queen,
Loiterer.
Hide & Seek.
Young Husband.
Young Wife.
Sterne and the Grisene.
Proferred Kiss.
Petā.
a y Kitten.
An Antiquarian Portfolio, & bound, Green Morocco, Cloth Side & flaps.
Harry Willson Skbtches in Rome etc.
Lewis's Spanish Bketches.
ALO
A few beautiful Papier Mache Redstonda.
JUT IMPO RTED,
Speeds Indian Arrownoor.
F
Victoria, Jet August, 1945.
SPLENDID LARGE ENGRAVINGS. FROM MR. MOON'S Publisher to H. Majesty, a choice collection of Historical and other en- gravings from paintings by the most eminent ar- tists. On view and for sale at moderate prices at Mr. Franklyn premises Chinam's Hong, open to- morrow, the 31st lost, from 6 à à
Vinteria, 30th July, 1845.
until 5 . M.
Orders punctually attended to.
Corner of Alerdeen Street, Queen's Rond, Victoria, 10th July, 1815.
FOR SALE.
[UST RECEIVED an Invoice of Superior Oil-
Blackwell, London, consisting of West India, Imperial and assorted Pickles, Sauces of every description, Tart Fruits do., Salad Oil, Olives, Capers, Durham Mustard der Sams and Jellies, Anchovy and Bloater Paste, Potted Ham and Sahmon, Anchovies, Yarmouth Herrings in Tins, Dried Sprats Do., Preserved Salmon, Wilts Bacon, Berkley, Pine and Cheshire Cheese, York: Harps
*
and excellent Solt Butter in jars of 7 lbs.
LANE, ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, July 31st, 1845.
Ju
FOR SALE. UST RECEIVED a small quantity of superior Soft Irish Linen, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Damask Table, Cloths, Linen Drill, Bleached Duck &c. Also a few Solar Hats.
LALE, ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, 22nd July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
FIRE Grates, Fenders, fire frons; Brass and Iron
Door and Cabinet Locks; Nails of all sizes. French Accordeons; a few Sets of Block Tin, Dish Covers, Richly cut Glass Decanters &c, &c.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co.
To
Victoria, 24th July, 1845.
SODA WATER
AND
ERATED LEMONADE
be obtained at the Manufactory of the under signed. Orders punctually attended to
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
Queen's Road.
Victoria, 24th June, 1815.
AT:
FOR SALE.
Invoico Pickles, Sauces, Meat Fish; Soc. 25 Half barrels family Beef, a superfine article 10 Boxes Spanish Cigars.
20 Do. French Liqueurs assorted. 100 Dozen Ale.
50 Very Superior lams.
10 Cases Olive Oil.
30,500 lbs, White Load.
1,000 Feet Fine Plank and Boards
100 Caska Nails.
W. G. BLACKLER.
Victoria, August 1st, 18-45.
ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT,
OR SALE-On, very reasonable terms the Crosse Lease of an allotment of ground it a contral position of the Town and in the imme diate vicinity of the Queen's Road, upon which stand two houses tenanted for 6 months at a Ret paying 3 per cent per month on the Capital Invest
ed and insured in the Alliance Office,
A farther outlay of 20 per cent would ensure au increased interest of 3 per cent upon the whole capital. For particulars apply to
THOS: J. BIRDSEYE.- 18 Qncen's Road, Victoria. 12th August, 1845,
Bain, of Wotton, near Wick, has announced the discovery of an electric printing telegraph, by means of which he can, "by one set of types, set up a news paper in London, and print it simultane ously in every town in England and Scotland, me- Paint Oil, Spirit Turpentine, Tar, Pitch and arly as fast as the steam-machine throws off the
Varnish.
sheets! Henceforth, the Queen of the English lakes, Windermere, is destined to bear upon her waters a neat and powerful steamer. The steamer has been built at the foot of the lake, a little above Newby bridge, launched and received the appro priate name of "The Lady of the Lake."-Henry Leigh Trafford Esq, barrister-at-law, has been ap pointed by Lord G. Somerset, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancester, to the situation of stipendiary magistrate for the Manchester division of the county including the borough of Salford, with a salary of 8001. per annum.-Mr. Alderman Chall is and Mr. Robert William Kennard, the eminent ironmaster, are to be put in nomination for the important office of Sheriffs of London and joint Sheriff of Middlesex for the year ensuing.-Air. Barry, the Parliamentary architect, has written to Lord Brougham, assuring his lordship that the new House of Lords will be opened next session.- The grant for education in England is to be increased 35,000 this year, making the total 75,000--The tax on bricks produces 250,0007. per annum, on paper 600.000, and on soap a60,000.- According to official returns, there are at present 28,000 English residents at Paris; and in other parts of France, 73 550, Admitting that each person spends, on an average, of per day, the amount will be 124,228,750f. per annum, or 4,969,150% British money. -From returns recently issued, it appears that the total number of letters delivered in the United Kingdom in the year 1844. was 242,000,000, which is an increase of nearly
before the, reduction of the rato was 75,000,000: In the London or old "Two-penny-post" distric', the letters have more than doubled since the penny- ra'c was established.-Mr. Gregory, of the Natirist, who spent twelve months in Newgate, for libelling. has been sentenced by the Court of Queen's Bench to six months' additional imprisonment for fresh libels on the Duke of Brunswick.-In consequence of the reduction of the duty on glass, it is in con. templetion to bring it into use for the roofing of houses. An importation of a thick description of window-glass has already taken place, intended for roofing, and were it generally introduced those who-require a strong light to enable them to carry on their occupations, might effect their object and avoid the window-tax. -For some time past the copper coinage of William the Fourth has been eagerly purchased up by persons who are stated to be Jews, and a report has in consequence gained CLOCKS give perfect security from false Keys Fore may be for this it is impossible to say: but
ground that gold is contained in it
What reason and Picklocks, and also give iminediate notice of it is a well known fact that agents have been at any attempt to open them. They are made of every work for the last two months buying up those size, and for all purpose to which Locks are appli-particular coins in Westminster, and they now
FRENCH BOOTS. FOR SALE-At the store of the undersigned an invoice of French Boots, also a quantity of Cow hide Boots adapted for sen, or shooting pur- poses, French Pumps &c. &c.
THOS, J. BIRDSEYE.
18 Queen's Road, Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
FOR SALE.
TWO Iron Tank, each 400 Gallons, in good con 22,000,000 on the previous year. The number Tdition with covers. Apply to
P. TOWNSEND.
Victoria, 15th August, 1815.
PIANOS! PIANOS!! TUST RECEIVED) and for sale two elegant JUST
Tthe Stores of the undersigned :-Chatent: La-A
rose Claret, St.Julien, Golden Sherry, Allsops Pale India Ale in bottle and wood, Bass's October brewing in wood, also fiue old Cognac in dozen
cases.
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 24th June, 1945.
JUST RECEIVED. ND for sale by the undersigned an invoice of
Boots and Shoes, from Stunt, London
ALSO.
An invoice of French Ladies Stays (best quality) with a few Navy blus Cloth Caps, India Rubber Braces, and Gent's Sutteen Riding Belts
F. FUNCK..
Opposite the Commissariat Victoria, 9th August, 1815. “DRŪKY'S PATENT WATER FILTERS
JUST IMPORTED and for sale by F. FUNCK a few Drury's patent water Filters of different
sizes
Vietoria. 25th July, 1846.
TO THE LADIES OF HONGKONG.
JUST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale, at the Stores of the undersigned, a quantity of superior Checked and Book muslins, Bishop's Lawn, Printed Muslins. Bulzerines Silk Parasols and Umbrellas, Ladies Stays, Black, White Silk and Cotton Hose, Cap and Bonnet Ribbons, Black and White Laces, Silk, Woul and Royal Maud Shawls, superior Straw, Silk and Batiste Bonnets, Nursery Diapers, Towels, Flannels. Mansın de laine and Cashmero dresses, Lace and Muslin) worked Caps, Muslin worked Collars, Ladies Silk. Lace Gloves and mitts.-Gold and Silver pencil "Cases, and a variety of other articles too pumerous
ROBERT LOWRIE, Queen's Road. Victoris, 12th August, 1845. FOR SALE—1 Arab orse.
1 Poney. 1 Tilbury and hainess.* Apply at the Livery Stables of
Victoria, Sth July, 1845, M. COOPER.
to mention.
sweet tuned Pianos Fortes.
at P. TOWNSEND'S. JUST RECBIED AND FOR SALE.
BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
Nassortment of Pickles, Sauces, Cheese, Butter, Whale and Sperm Oil. Pilot and Navy Bread, Sperm Candles, Fresh Raisins Salmon in Kits, Mackerel, superior Loaf Sugar, Olive Oil, Dried Apples, Beef, Pork, Flour, Brandied Fruits, black and Drab Hats, Shoes, &c.
P. TOWNSEND,
Victoria, 11th August.18 14. CHUBES NEW PATENT DETECTOR
ed, and are strong, secure. simple, and durable.
Cam's Patent Fire-proof Strong Rooms, Safes; Dollars Chests, and Boxes, form a complete sceu- rity for Money, Deeds, 1 Lite, Books, &e, from Fire and Thieves. These articles are used by, and may be seen at the Banks of Bombay, Mudras, and Ceylon.
Cash Boxes, Palanquin, and Despatch Boxes, strong fopan Bullock Trunks, and Layan Boses of all dimensions on sale, of made to order, all fitted with the Detector Lacks
CAUTION All of the above Locks, Sales, and Boxes have the address stamped or marked in full, thus: 57, St. Pant's Church-yard, London, Without this none are genuine.
*
C. Chen's & Sox, Makers to the Queen and Prince Albert, 57, St. Paul's Church yard. Lovion
futch double the price of their legal issue.The consumption of opium is frightfully on the increase
this country; a single vessel, Duke of Cornwall, recently arrived from Constantinople," brought 23 Aous 3 qrs, and 12 lbs of this deally drug.The project to throw a huge tube, composed of sheet iron, across the Menai Straits, for the transit of a railway train, has, we understand, been abandoned wing, doubtless, to the probable disastrous eifects of a gate of wind pressing upon such an extent of surface as so large a tube would necessarily prescut. It is in contemplation, we believe, to erect in its stead two liriges of solid construction, both of them uniting on the Britannia Rock, and to throw out piers from each side of the strails.-That some idea may be formed of the imatinse stimulus the trade of the country would derive from the forma tion of the contemplated mitways, it is only neces (From the London Mail, June 24)..
sary to state, that were only 2000 miles of the pro- PRICES OF MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS.
jected railways to be constructed, it would give The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man is employment in 500,000 labourers and 40,000 hor sa ill that little hope is entertained of his reco
sea for the next four years. From our official. very.The Marquishi Westminster Iris purchased
returns of railway trate during the first five the celebrated Fonthill estate, formerly the proper months of the present year, it appears that the ty of Mr. Bockford.-Tuere will be required for
increase on thent aggregate revenue over the cor- carrying on the works at the new bouses of Pars responding period of last year is nearly half-a-mile- lament. for next year, 83.0001-Land at Black- hon storbag. This increase, at 5 per cent., pool and South Shore, which was bought three represents an increase of 20 millions in the value rew-s ago for B. per yard, is now selling at 3× 62
of the railway property of the country. The tobl -It is ascertained that no less than 69,000 Ameri- receipts of above 1700 miles, comprising all the canfchest clocks havi, been imported and sebi in
great fines, up to the end of May, has exceeded Enidand within one y ar- The total number of 12,50 0007. The weekly rule na these laws at aceplents on matys, reported to the Railway present amounts to ton0-8,; or whow only one- Department of the Board of Trade, for the quartett part is for goods, the remainder for passen. ending April 1st. 1915. was 301-being 22 deaths
gers, -án elocificul gun is now astonishing the mentary Session will rise about the midde of The bullez sed are calculated to kill as the July, and that Her Majesty desires that such should datanet of a statute mile; they pass fredly through be the case-From a statement made by Mr.
a three inch plank, which, au volley firing, is torn Hawes it appears that up to the 29th of May the to atoms by their free; but if discharged against money subscribed and authorised to be raised for
an iron target, they are dashed to pieces ;. if into a Moss C. Durvis also begs to state that he in various speculations was as follows: viz, for rail.
solid leg of wood, they are often found welded - tends to keep on hand a variety of Clethis stable ways in England. 75,780,0001,; for other schemica together, appearing to be united by a semi-fusion. or the climate, likewise a selection of Drills and 3,946 0008.; for railways in Scotland. 9,800,000 fancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc.; also an assortment for other schemes, 52,0007; for railways in Ireland, of Buffs, Vallencias, Silks, Satins and Fancy Vel11,350,000; making a total of 100,334,00 04-Mr. vets for Vests of the newest style und fashion.
CIRCULAR MONS. G. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS.
J ADNAMS. From Lawrie's & Co. Oxford and the Public that he has Resauced his Es- und 17 Beckmys by displays of its destroying power.
street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Coach Trimmer, &c. begs to return his sincere thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and inhabitants 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. Adnam has, also on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Erery description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &c, bought and sold on commission. Approved indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 months. 3, New Chins, Street,
NOTICE
& Co. CHRONOMETER AND WATCH
DEGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry tablishment from Macao to Hongkong where he Intends conducting his Business in all its branches and trusis by strict attention, to metit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received.
the course of a recent examination of Mr. Brakel, before a parliamentary committee, that gentleman statial that, notwithstanding the increna- Austin, in a speach before committee, stated thated speed of the new fast trains, the faxímim rate Moss. C. Drette has a sinal assortment of strawberries were sent from Cologne to Manches of speed on the treat Western line is not yet attain- Gents Kidd, Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, ter, and that water-cresses were imported by the of; it will be much greater," Mr. Gooch, of the Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, etc. etc. all the above to!-According to Capt. Laws, manager of the locomot deparținent, stated, that in a train of 63 articles are of the best description that could be pro- Manchester and Leads railway, thirteen fans of tous, he went at a speed of 85 miles an hone→ A cured in the Colony. Gentlemen can deperd an cucumbers are occasionally sent from Northampt few days since, while under the guidance of Mr. having their Clothes made in the first style of faton to Manchester is one day. —A collegiate school Bronel, the express train to Exeter Tau off the shion and elegance.
for the education of the children of Protestants line near Slough, upsetting carriages, and serious. I settled in the Levant, and of British residents in
ly injuring several persons. It was proceeding India, is about to be established at St. Julian's at a frightful speed. -Mr. Hudson (the railway Malti-Dr. Larder has arrived from New York Napoleon) says, that a single engine on one of his at Haste, en route for the metropolis, with his wife narrow guge lines bad taken a train of ninety-fivo (Mrs. Heaviside) and two children. His retorn
Badod waggona, much of which, with its loud, has been occasioned by a summons issued by the averaged seven tons in weight The income of House of Lords, commanding the appearance of the British Slusan is 43,5308. n-year. The ex- 500 Zales Brown Drills, Jeans and Sheetings. L. in order to testify in regard to some pro- penditory 42,94-expended in purchase of fossila,
50 Toes Pig Lead,
&c., and salaries. The number of visitors kast year was 575.750-an increase of 291,000. over those who visited the place six yearu sinde,
Address to Moxs. C. Dervic, Taylor & Draper. Wellington St, one door from Graham St. Victoria. Hongkong. 30th May, 1845
FOR SALE.
LATEX - Hare removed to Grakanz St. boned the American Ship TONQUIN."
where they intend carrying on their business in the above line.
Victoria, 8th May, 1845.
M.
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 be in tends to conduct as a Hotel under the abere title. Gentlemen favouring him with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attended in.
All the articles supplied will be of the first rate description.
C
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1845,
6,000 lbs. Gensing.
10 Bales Blankets.
50 Pine-apple Cheese,
50 Small Kegs Goshen Botter.
5 Barrels Lamp Oil
100 Boxes Brown Scap.
Pilat Bread in Barrel and Carls.
perty which she claims in her own right.-M. Sierier, the sculptor, bas obtained a patent for making rarpets without handwearing, by a process enabling out person to turn out 200 yards per week. By the present system two persone take about 501 yards in the same time-The Art Union states, fact, independently of the numerous manofactories
Thomas Jennings has been tried at the Old Bailey on a charge of slave trading. He command- ed the brig Augusta, belonging to Mr. Pedro de Zulueta, who, as owner of the venel, was tried in -
1 Case Paria made Boots, a esperête artioda in operation in England for the production of paint- Sept. 1843 on a similar charge. The case againat
1
Da Shoes.
25 Bores Rasins
1 Case Superfice Drab Hats.
1 Dz do. Black do,
ings by the old masters, within the fast five years (somewhere between 60,000 and 20,000 ancient į pictures have been imported into England -payide like day at the Castein-house in Louza-& Me
the prisoner consisted mainly in the facts, that the bring was bound in 1839 to the Galsass, where no trade bar that in slazes then went on, and that the goods on board were consigned to personą account-