H. C. St. Medusa, Commander Hewitt. H. M. §. Minden, Master Comding, Wellington.
Hospital and Store Ship.
Adventure, Repairing,
Alligator, Cook,
Amazon, Abbott,
Ann Mackim, (Am.) Vasmer,
Anonyma, Thomas,
Antares, Drewett,
Ariel, Macfarlane,
BHormasjes, Coates,
Colonel Burney, Bowman, Cloon, Wyss,
Culdee, Campbell, Druid, Ritchin,
Edward Boustead. Arnold,
Favorite, Malmgrew,
Gazelle, (Am) Chaze,
John Barry, Clarke,
Lady Mary Wood, (St.-Ship)
›› Lady Sale, Castor,
aspent, West,
Little Catherine,
· Linnet, (Am) -
Livingstone, McDougall, Louisa, Forgan, Lyra, Grosvenor, Macedon, Redknap.
Maggie, Spence,
Mauritius, Simpson,
Meppa, Fraser,
Natchez, (Am.) Waterman,
Pandora, Cothay, Patna, Ponsonby,
Petrel, (Am) Rogers,
Privateer, Abbott,
Saghalien, Jones,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
John Lamont N. Dous Macvicar and Co Bush and Co J. Matheson and Co Murrow and Co
J. Matheson, and Co J. Matheson and Co Marrow and Co
Russell and Co
Lindsay and Co Lindsay and Co
Boustead and Co Dent and Co J. Matheson and Co Dent and Co John Ryan Gilman and Co Rypley and Co W. H. Franklyn Emery & Frazer Macvicar and Co.
Dent and Co
J. A. Durran William Scott and Co Birley and Co J. Matheson and Co J. Matheson and Co Saml: W. Comstelk Holliday, Wise and Co
Dent and Co N. Daus Dent and Co C. S. Lungrah
Hastings End Co Dirom. Gray and Co Maclean, Dearie and Co Murrow and Co J. Hawkins G. Livingston and Co J. Matheson and Co
Poppy, Cole.
Farah Louisa, Oldham,
Syria Siroyan,
Spec. Cole,
Sri Singapura, Forman,
Sylph, McDonald,
Victory, Hull,
William Parker, Strafton,
Wissahicon, (Aṁ.) Webber, Younge Quene, Hart,
Spy, Wooden,
Zephyr, Mann,
Bahamian, Hawkins, Bombay Castle, Fraser, Carthage, Fox,
J. Matheson and Co Wetmore and Co C. W. Bowra
Dent and Co.
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.
Gibh, Livingston and Co J. Matheson and Co Olyphant and Co D. N. Moody and Co Macvicar and Co D. & M. R. and Co Dallas and Co
Castle Huntly, McIntyre, Charles Grant, Pitcairn, Charles Forbes, Wills, City of Derry, Were, Devil, Furley,
Hansen
D. of Northumberland, Scott, J. Matheson and Co Earl Balcarros, Baker, J. Matheson and Co Earl of Chester: Blackstone, Direns, G and Co Fort William, Methren, JMatheson and Co General Wood, Stokoe, J. Matheson and Co James Boorwan, (Swd.) Rimmer, Russell and Co Myaram Dyaram, Puddicombe, J. M. and to Pearl, Morrison, D. & M. Rustomjee and Co Prince of Wales, Jones, D. & M. R. and Co Princess Royal, Sinclair,
Turner and Co Sandersons, Robinson,
Holliday, Wiso nd Co Scrleby Castle, Lemon, J. Matheson and Co Scotia, Strickland, Turer, Ellis,
Wild Irish Girl, Buckton,.
Russell and Co Fux, Rawson and Co Murrow and Co
BRITISH VESSELS AT MACAD.
Anita, King, Couasjee Family. Durham, Harrier, Martell, Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Royal Exchange, Fraser, Ruparrell, Perois, Suipe, Endicotte, Woltemade, (Dut); Grey,
Dert and Co D. & M. R. and Co
!
29th inst.
"NOTICE.
To PASSENGERS AND SHIPPERS PER "LADY
UNDER A DISTRESS FOR RENT, FR.MARKWICK is instructed to sell by Public on the premises known as the " Black Swan" Tavern situated on the Queen's Road, a quantity of Ale, Porter, wine and spirits, both in wood and bottle as also Household Furniture, unless this Ex-inst. ecution be previoualy satisfied .
Victoria, 26th August, 1485
PUBLIC AUCTION,
MR. EDWARD NEWMAN, Wednesday
Public Auction on this day 27th August, at his rooms in Pottinger Street
A quantity of damaged Flour for the benefit of the concerned: also Flour, Maize, Butter, Cheese, Beer in wood and bottle, Oil, Turpen tine, Bread and Tobacco.
Terms cash before delivery. Sale to commemce at 11 AM Victoria, 25th August, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE undersigned will sell this day at his
rooms at 11 o'clock. Grey Shirtings, a few Boxes Tea, and se- veral Guns.
THOS. J. BIRDSEYE.
Auctioneer.
Terms Cash on delivery. Victiora, 23rd Augusts, 1845.
OVERLAND FRIEND OF CHINA.
Mary WooD" STEAMER.
PASSENGERS are requested to pay their pass sage money on or before Tuesday the 20th After this month the Companys regulations at all their other stations will be strictly observed hore-viz. "No berth or cabin will be secured for any passenger until it is paid for. And all passage money must be paid a fortnight before embarcation, Passengers not proceeding after engaging passage, to forfest one half the amount of passage money."
The 31st instant falling on Sunday shippera are informed that cargo cannot be received on board after 12 at noon on Saturday the 30th instant. Cargo will not be received without an order from the office. Small parcels to be delivered at the
office on or before 27th instant.
嗷
A
901
JUST LANDED ez "City of Derry."
few pieces Spiced and other Bicon which can be recommended us a superior article, a few cases Berkley Cheese in excellent condition, Irish Butter in Jars, Dried Herbs in Bottles &c.
An invoice of light Clothing suitable for Sum- mer wear, consisting of Gents Black Merino Surtous, Gents Cassenette and Tweed Chesterfields, Merino Chachmere and fancy Vests, Plain aad fancy Stocks, Opera Ties, superfine Cloth Caps &c.
C. W. BOWRA.
13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 12th August, 1845,
NOTICE.
THE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency THE
the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's
GLASS.
London 14 Mincing Lane, June 24th, 1945.
The Mails for this vessel will be made up (seeland Forces in China to receive all Packages ad post office notice) on Saturday evening. She dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment will therefore sail on Monday the 1st instant at who may have left this command. daylight,
C. W. BOWE A. JOHN RYAN,
Victoria, January 1st, 1815. P. & 0. Steam N. Company's Agent. Victoria, 22nd August, 1845. STEAM TO PENANG, SINGAPORE, AND CEYLON. Regular Monthly Mail Communication will be opened (commencing on the 1st of next Month) between this port and England by the Peown markets. ninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Com- pany's steam Ships" LADY MARY WOOD and BRAGANZA," under contract with Her Majesty's Government.
One of those vessels will start from Hongkong on the 1st of every month, calling at the above Ports, with Mail and Passengers for England &c.
Mails, Passengers, and Cargo, will be conveyed between Ceylon and Suez by the Company's Steam ships "HINDOSTAN," "BENTINCE" and "PRE- CURSOR," and between Alexandria and Southampton by their steam ships "ORIENTAL" und GREAT
THE British Imperial Glass Company will bo happy to receive the orders of merchants in China for the manufacture of any article in Glass which they may consider suited expressly to their
Common Glass made into dishes, plates, Bowls, desert Services tumblers, Goblets, Decanters &c. will cost from 80s. to 56s. per cwt., free on Board, in England.
The above articles moulded and pressed by machinery in Embossed and imitation cut work will cost from 38s. to 70s., Lamp Shades, Jugs. and wine Glasses and small light articles range from 70s. to 120s. per cwt.
Window Glass cut to Sizes and packed in BoxSƏ from 20s. to 35s per cwt.; according to Size.
Wino and ale Bottles (Green Glass) 8 to 10€ per Ton., Glass, water pipes of strength equal to Iron 72 per Ton, Gloss manufactured into Slabs for tables, dressing tables, Washing stand tops, Monumental tablets &c. in any colours, jet Black, Length of Passage between Hongkong and Eng-| Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Chrystal, Opal &c. land about 54 days.
LIVERPOOL"
Overland Friend of China" will be pub- lished monthly, ready for the sailing of the Penin- sular and Oriental Company's vessels. The new paper will contain from twelve to sixteen columns, exclusively devoted to commerce, shipping, naval and military affair, and local colonial politics; also intelligence from Manila, New South Wales, or the Pacific, when there is any chance of its heing received in England before that by other routes.
In commerce, a corrected price current from Canton to the latest date is available, also any commercial statistics published during the month. The shipping will contain the arrivals, departures,
Hongkong, Micão passenger &c. at Whampoa, compiled from all the local papers. The naval and military department, will be as full and precise as our means of information render avail- able. In local politics, in addition to a general summary, we will give at length the opinion of our contemporaries on all important questions, com mencing this month with the Property tax.,
The Overland Friend of China" blished on the last day of each month, price to the For the Passage of a Gentleman Subscribers of the " Friend of China
and
will be pu-
+ $3 per an: or 25 cents each number; to non-Subscribers 84 per an: or one Rupee each number. Parties at Canton, Macao or on the coast, wishing to sub- scribe will please communicate with the Editor of the OVERLAND FRIEND OF CHINA" giving the addresses of those to whom they wish copies to be forwarded, and saying whether by Marseilles or Southampton. Local subscribers will also kindly intimate how many copies they require, as early as
pussible.
Office Friend of China and
Hongkong Gazette, 20th July, 1845. CONTRACT FOR WASHING AND REPAIR- ING BARRACK AND HOSPITAL BED-
DING, CLOTHING, &c.
General rates of Passage to and from England including Transit through Egypt.
Between England and
For a berth in the general Cabins,
a Gentleman,
Do.
do. a Lady,
}
Penang, Sing, Hongkong. £150 £160 £18$
#160 170 "195
** 370 # 390
* 50
"53
44 * 40
440
65 43
and this Wife in one Cabin”. For Passengers eervante European,
Do.
do. Native, . CHILDREN WITH THEIR Not exceeding two years free cx-ì cept expences of transit through Egypt & Stewards fees amount. ing to Above two years & not exceeding
six N
**
PARENTS.
£12 £12 £12
55 "60 70
75 * 60 "90
from 20s. per est. to 120s, according to the cost of the colour or the labour bestowed, The Imperial
Bristish Class Company in giving the above list of articles, do it partly to show the multifarious varie ties in the manufacture of Glass, in the hope that merchants on the spot, may discover something amongst them suitable for the markets of Chisa or may be able to suggest the manufacture of articles in Glass which might be more suitable.
Orders direct, or though English, Houses will have careful attention,
GEORGE GORDON CUMMINGS,
Manager,
BOOTS, BOOTS, BOUTS !!
T the stores of the undersigned one case of
Parisian Boots of the latest fashion.
Also an invoice of Mortice Locks, Hinges, Bolts, and Screws; and an invoice of black and white. Germain Lace.
D. CHISHOLM. Victoria, 4th August, 1815.
NOTICE
THE undersigned bega leave to notice that, he has opened, a general Store 13 Queen's Road Dext to Mr. Bowna's, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage; he has the following goods for
C. S. Lungrah NOTICE.-Is hereby given that Tenders, ad.exception of Wines, Spirits, Beer, Soda Water sale.-Damask and Diaper Table Cloths, Damask
F. J. de Paiva D. & M. R. and Co A. & D. Furdomjes A. Heard and Co
M: J, S. Van Basel
AMERICAN At Whampoa AND MACAO.
Russell and Co
J. P. Sturgis
Howqua. Palmer,
Midas, (St Schooner) Poor,
Panama. Griswold,
J. N. A. Griswold
Master
Tonquin, Blacker,
SUNDRIES
John (Swede) Osterberg, J. Matheson and Co
DIED.-Al Manilson the 1st instant, Jons E. Kimball, Esq. a native of Belfast, Maine U. S, deeply regretted by at his friends.
FOR FREIGHT.
THE A I Bark "PATNA," Captain THE
Ponsonby, for Liverpool; has the greater part of her cargo engaged will
DENT & Co.
have early despatch. Apply to
Victoria, 26th August, 1815
FOR SALE.
THE fine clipper built brig MAGGIE,
1863.
Tons burthen now on her second voyage, has proved herself a
very fast sailer, and is well found with stores. She would be an excellent vessel for the coast trade, as
dressed to the "Respective Officers of the Ordinance," will be received until Saturday the 30th instant, for Washing and Repairing, for one year, the following articles of Barrack and Hospital Bedding, Clothing, &c. &c.
Blankets, Europe, Quilts, Cotton Indian, Rugs, Europe,
Do. Indian,
Bannians, Flannel,
Bed Cases,
Blankets, Indian,
Drawers, Linen,
Do. Woollen. Gowns, Palliasses, Quilts, Sheets, Shirts, Linen,
Do. Woollen, Table Cloths, Trowsers, Bandages, Bolster Covers, Caps, Linen,
Do. Woollen, Dusters,
Pillow Cases,
Socks, Pairs,
Stuckings, do. Towels,
at per 100
pieces.
Do. six & not exceeding ten years
The above rates include Steward's Fecs, and Table, Wines, &c. &o. for Cabin Passengers, with 3 Cwt of personal Baggage. For Servants Provision without Wines and if Cwt. of Baggage. Bedding, Linen, and all requisite Furnature is provided at the Company's expence, together with the attendance of experienced Male and Female Servants. The expence of Transit through Egypt is also included in the Passage Money, with the
will be charged for seperately by the Egyptian Table Covers, rich Scarfs Shawls, figured and Hotel expences and Extra Baggage, all of which
and fancy Toilet Covers, Handsome, Embosed. Transit Campany. Passengers will have to pay white Satin and Brocade dresses. Gauzess, Cam the Egyptian Transit Company 16s. per Cwvt. forries, Books, a few pieces of Orleans suitable for the conveyance throug Egypt (for first Class Pas- Ladies riding habits, Dresses and Gentlemans light sengers) of all Baggage exceeding 2 Cwt., and (for Children and Servants) of all exceeding 1 Cel No package of Baggage should exceed 80 lbs. in weight. The dimentions most convenient for transporting across the Desert on the Camels and therefore strongly recommended are, length 2 feet. 3 in., breadth I foot 2 in, depth 1 foot 2 in.
INTERMEDIATe Rates of PASSAGE.
Coylon
to Penangi
Do..
to Singapore,
Do.
to Hongkong,
at për 100
prices.
Penang to Singapore.
Do.
to Hongkong, Singapore to Hongkong.
at per 100
pieces.
The articles are to be received at such times and
£24.
*,
63.
10.
45. 35.
CHILDREN WITH THEIR PARENTS.
Not exceeding two years, free excepting Ste- warda's fees; above two years and not exceeding siz, one third of the amount of Adults; above six sal not exceeding ten years, one half the amount of Adults.
Jackets &c. &c. &c.
Plated Ware, consisting of Liquor, Cruet and Soy frames, Butter tubs, Toast racks, Epeyrna, Tea Kettle's, with Stands and Lamps, Venison' and corner Dishes, Soup Tureens, Wine Coolers,
&c. &c. &c.
Oilmans stores of all Descriptions, Sherry in. Wood and Bottle, Brandy in one dozen Cases, Allsops pale India ale, a quantity of patent India Rubber. Corks.
Fowling pieces in cases, Carpenters Tools, and a general assortment of Cutlery, Locks, polished Steel grates, firo Irons, fenders, &c. &c. &c.
Floor Cloth, an assortment of Hendries per za mery, English and Dutch Clszks, &c. &c. &c.
D. CHISHOLM.
Victoria, 25th July, 1815.
GidITISH HOTEL
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house ai-
The rate of exchange to be at all times regulated.cated at the Corner of Grahamstreet, a short by that of the Oriental Bank.
The Company do not hold themselves liable for damage or loss of Baggage, nor for delays arising from accident, or from extraordinary, or unavoid able circumstances; or from circumstances arising ut of the employment of the Vessels in H. M Mail Service.
"All these vessels carry an experienced Surgeon
she stands without ballast, and carries a fair care in such quantities as may be required, either at } "pproved of by Government,”
at a light draft of water For further particulars Capt. SPENCE on board. apply to
or to FRANCIS B. BIRLEY. Victoria 28th August, 1815.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE BRITISH BRIG.
* HARRIER,”
FOR SALE by Puble Auction, on Monday, the September 1916 The sale will take place
in the auction room, Senhor Carneiro's Buildings. JNO SMITH, has been requested to sell by Public Auction, to the highest bidders, (in con- venient lots to suit parchasers,) masts, yards, rig- ging, sails, chains and anchors, buats, guus, am- munition and stores, and the hall of the British brig "Harrier of 185 tons, or thereabouts, now! at anchor in the inner harbour of Macao. The sale will take place precisely at 11 o'clock a. #
Macao, 21st August; 1813.
Victoria, Chuckchew, or Stanley, upon the direc tion of the Barrack Master; and returned to the same places respectively, completely washed and repaired.
The Tenders can be made for the whole of the washing at the three places above named, or fur either place separately.
The contractor will be required to produce two householders, who may be willing to become bound jointly with himself," and severally, in the sum of 81,000 for the due performance of the contract,
Office of Ordinance, Victoria, 13th Augus, 1815.
JUST RECEIVED Per " Julia,” and for sale
in quantities to sad parchasers
dally White noi cargo Rice, a few picals for Table Rice; Bally Coffee; do. Leaf Tobacco, Also a few Caska Tamarinds,
BURD LANGE & Co.
Queen's Rood Victoria, 1st July, isis.
JOHN RYAN.- Agent, Hongkong, 14th August, 1845.
C. W. BOWRA. Ship Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this Pont, and the Public in general that, be to prepared to supply ships with every description ofnavalatores and Spars of all sizes-be has also in kamelede rea dinean Water Boats, for supplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with force Pumps fose se. &c.
Gooda sold by Auction or on comuniœaiou Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and cables of all sizes. Sails made to order under the management of an experimaced stil maker
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few experior Chronometers by Blutmy.
January 7th, 18ES.
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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 patronaga 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, 1815.
CHUBE'S NEW PATENT DETECTOR LOCKS give perfect security from false Keys 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 Lacks are appli- -ed, and are wrong, secure, simple, and durable,
Cucca's Patent Fire-proof Strong Rooms, Safes, Dollar Cheats, atul Boxes, form a entoplate secu rhy Be Mency, Deerla, Plate, Books, &c. from Fire and Thieves. These anicles are usel by, and may be seen at the Ebanks of Bombay, Madeas, and Capton.
Cob Bozes, Palanquin, and Despatch Boxes, strong Japan Bullock Trunks, and Japan Enxra of all dimensions un sale, or made to order, all fitted with the Detector Encks.
Cartos-All of the above Locka, Safes, and Bozes have the adlenas stamped or madload in full, thas: -57, St. Paul's Church-yard, London, Without this nuns are genuine.
.:
C. Chúm's & for, Makers to the Queen and Prince Albert, 97, St. Paul's Church-yard, Losdia