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VOL. IV. No. 71,
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, 1845.
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"LADY MARY WOOD.”
THE Consignees by the above Steamer at if they do not send and take their goods away this day
or to-morrow the 16th instant, they will bedanded at a public store at the expense and risk of them. selves, the consignees.
FREIGHT.
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL
next to Messrs. DENT & Co's, pre- containing on the ground flour;-
mises,
FOR SALE.
Superior lot of choice Wines consisting of THE large House on the Quecos, pre A Clares, Margeaux, Estepre and Medor, Sparke ling Champagne, Old Port and Sherry, Hock, Gin- neva and Noyau in one, three and six dozen Cases.
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet.
do. 2 Do.
35 feet+16 feet. 35 feet+21 fect. First Floor-5 Rooms
1 Do.
1 Do. (large).
L centre
The freight of Measurement Goods from Hong Second Floor I Large Hall in kong to Southampton by this Company's Steamers is 8180, including duty and expense of carriage through Egypt. The freight an specie to Calcutta or 'Madras 24 per cent,
JOHN RYAN, Agent P. & O. Steam N. Co.
Hongkong, 15th August, 1845.
FOR FREIGHT,
THE A 1 Bark “PATNA,” Captain Ponsonby, for Liverpool; fits the greater part of her cargo engaged will have early despatch. Apply to
DENT & Co.
Victoria, 26th August, 1815-
FOR SALE FREIGHT or CHARTER.
THE
THE Clipper British Brig 'CLOWN,' Captain Wyse, is in The order and can be examined on application to
Captain WYSE, on board. BUSH & Co. Hongkong.. or RUSSELL & Co. Canton
Vitoria. 18th August. 1815.
W
FOR LONDON.
ITH immediate despatch the CITY OF DERRY, Capt. TN. Were. For passage only apply to the Com- mander on board or to
DALLAS & Co. Canton. R. OSWALD & Co Victoria, Victoria. 14th August, 1845, FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship “SULIMANY,” Captain Mon, will have despatch for the above parts. For freight apply to GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Hongkong D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co, Macao. Macao, 22nd July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THE fine clipper built brig MAGGIE,
1863116
Tons laurthen 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 she stands without ballast, and carries a fair cargo ata light draft of water For further particulars Capt. SPENCE on board. apply to
or to FRANCIS B. BIRLEY. Victoria 26th August, 1815.
FOR SOURABAYA. THE Dutch Barque “BLORA," Capt. Tandler Swaan, now at Whampoa, will be dispatched for the above port, before the end of this month, for freight apply to
SENN VAN BASEL, Canton, N. DUUS, Victoria.
ог
Canten, 18th August, 1845.
FOR SALE.
21 feet+15 feet.
80 feet+16 feet.
5 feet-+15 feet 2 Rooms
20 feet-+-20 feet 1 Do.
16 feet-10 feet. With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet+16 feet, a Compound 40 feet--40 feet And out houses, con taining 15 Rooms, cach 15 feet-+10. For further particulars apply to
7. GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET.
small convenient Houses,situate in a
TWO
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, 1845 R. OSWALD. TO LET.
A
ALSO
61 Casks Pale India Ale. Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July, 1845.
FOR SALE DEES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in Wood and Bottle. Also, Bass and Allsops Beer, in Bottle. Apply to
FLETCHER & Co.:
Hongkong, 23rd June, 1945,
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior WMadeira, in Ends, quarter and half quarter
casks, and in cases.. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845 NOTICE.
N
TO SHIP MASTERS.
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 numes rous to mention.
DESIRABLE PROPERTY. FOR SALE- INLAND lot No. 5 in the town of Victoria, being
one of the most pleasant situations, on the Is- land lying on the Queen's Road, in a central and business part of the town, and commanding a fino view of the barbour which cannot be cut of by any buildings to be erected. The above properly is well worthy the attention of Gentlemen about
building who wish an agreeable and healthy situa tion. For particulars apply to
Victoria, 19th August, 1815.
FOR SALE.
plete.. Victoria, 5th August, 1845.
N. DUUS.
N DUUS.
Small convenient House in Stanley The Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st
interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- A Patent Water Closet for an upper story com- Street. Apply to Queen's Road.
BURD LANG & Co. Victoria, 6th August 1845.
TO LET. CEVERAL small convenient Houses, in
She reely four rooms, cellar, and Kitchen, Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
TO, LET.
The Teen's Road at the foot of Pottinger TWO large commodious houses, situated on Street, containing six rooms, For particulars ap ply to
GEO STRACHAN. Victoria, 12th August, 1845.
TO BE LET OR SOLD. substantial House, consisting of two Sitting
rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17 feet, separated by folding doors; five good sized 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. The Walls and foundation constructed purposely to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if re- quired. Commodious ont 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.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
AT
FOR SALE.
T Victoria Hougkong, in a central position, a valuable water side property, consisting of wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease, particulars, apply to
Macao, 1st July, 1815.
C. A. FEARON.
FOR SALE. TARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots
MARINE the sous PEJAMSETJE Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
THE American Schooner
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 fur- niture complete, for particulars apply to
Victoria. 2nd June, 1845.
N. DUUS.
FOR FREIGHTS OR CHARTER To EAST COAST.
THE A. 1. American Brig "WISSA-
THE
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.--Canton. Victoria, 1st July. 1845.
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. SAMUEL
and of
WETMORE & Co
Canton, 21st May, 1945,
NOTICE.
[R. W. W DALE is this day admitted a partner
FEARON & SON
December 1844.
Macao, 1st January, 1845. ON DALE 70 piculs Sheathing Copper.
200 thousand No. 4 Manila Cagars 600 dozen Sherry wine. 250 ditto Port ditto. Apply to
THOS. RIPLEY & Co.
Vistoria, 29th August, 1845
NOTICE. Merchants and Commission Agents at Shang THE undersigned have established themselves as hai under the firm of PLATT, HARGREAVES & CO.
JOSEPH HARGREAVES, Manchester. GEORGE HARGREAVES, Liverpool THOMAS PLATT, Shanghai. Victoria, 10th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and London.
TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company, Victoria, 20th August, 1845.
NOTICE
THE
be carried on in connection with his Brother THE business of the undersigned will in future Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Scorr & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
Victoria., 1st August, 1845,
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore carried on in the Dame of HENRY & Co. has this day been dis solved by mutual consent. Mr. WM. HENRY has been authorised to arrange all pending transactions,
HENRY & Co.
FOR SALE.
Victoria, 31st July, 1845. CAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 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., DÁDA BHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents in China for the Bombay. Royal
Exchange Insurance Company. Macao, 1st June, 1845. THE
RICON," Captain, Webber 160, in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER 12 undersigned will continue to grant Policies!
Tons Register now ready to receive Cargo aud could be sent to sea immediately. Ap
N. DUUS. ply to
Victoria, August 22nd, 1815,
FOR AMOY.
I
THE Brig "SPY," Edward Woodin, Master, will be despatched for above port in a few days. For fright apply
ROBERT STRACHAN.
is authorized to sign per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE
FR. WILLIAM PYKE is authorized to Sign for our firm by procuration at Shanghai.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria. 3rd April, 1845.
NOTICE. THE Interest and responsibility of Mr AsDaew JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the VESSEL of about the burthen 30th, altino, and Mr. Joserat Jendres did the A
ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admited partners, pr
Victoria, ed August, 1815. WANTED TO CHARTER OR PURCHASE.
250 Tone. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Victoria, 14th August, 1815.
A FOR SALE OR CHARTER,
THE Bermudian Clipper Brig * LIT- TLE CATHERINE 180 tons. 0. 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,
Chinem's Whart,
Victoria, 24th Jane, 1945.
4. Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDEK GRANT DALLAS
JARDINE MATHESON. & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
ON SALE.
LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex
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, 1815.
NOTICE
R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
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
ner
Water, Geisenheimer, Hockeimor, Marcobrun. Niersteiner, Gonefenberger, Braunberg Moselle, Champaign, and some Superior Pale and golden Sherry, Port and Madeira in quarts and pint bottles.
N. DUUS.
18, Queen's Road. Victoria, 1st May, 1843. JUST landed from "Anne Jane" Saunders new
October brewed Beer in Hhds. and Cases,. An English and American, Carriage at
18, Quren's Road
N. DUUS. Victoria, 1st May, 1815.
FOR SALE. -SECOND hand-Lithographic Press complete.
Apply to
N. DUUS. Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
NOTICE. THE owners of the Lorchis EMILY." and
"EMMA," beg to inform shippers, by these ves sels, that in case of short deliveer, information must be lodged with Mr. Duus within one month, ather- wise they will not be responsible for the goods lost. The owners have recently been obliged to pay for one bale of Twist short delivered in June 1944, and only claimed one month ago, without any previous information having been given. Mr. Duus, agent for the Lorchas, also requests that, parties will not pay.freight notes for the above named Lorchas, except to his receipt on that of Mr. Prosh,
JUST
[UST Linded, and for sale at the stores of the un- dersigned, Hollands Gin and Java Coffee, of superior qualities; also an invoice of window Glass from 10 to 16 inches.
N. DUES.
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
AT the stores of the undersigned an invoice of Europe, Manila, and paten Coir Rope also heavy Canvas,
Victoria, 3rd July, 1845
FOR SALE.
N DUUS.
the Clowns of the undersigned the following
articles.
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Wood and buttle, Navy Duck.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 29th February, fath
FOR SALE.
Dleave to intimate, to the Commanders of ships proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves, as Median and Surgical practitions Achille Blue Victoria at that anchorage.
fashionable Blue Victoria Phaeton and a Dark
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Beach, Ship's Medicine Chests replonisbad, July 1st, 1914.
DR. O'SULLIVAN Isga 20 for the Caplaist of vessels proceeding to Wharapos, that he has changed his residence to a ship in Blenheim reach
Whampoa, 5th July, 1812
SODA WATER.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Clueen's Road, Victoria, 22nd July, 1415.
NOTICE.
JAMES MCMURRAY respectfully announces wo his Friends and the Publie that, he has ort hand for hire a number of Redan Chairs with
Terms, per day 82, per hour 84, Any Laly or Gentleman requiring a Chair
Coolies.
is Han, Shand"" and "Mary Baunadyne," Apol, (f) SALE-At the State of Ma. John Waith in monthly will be provided with one on liberal terme
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
to
Hongkong, 2nd June, 1815.
Maeas from Dr. Hunter's.
Soda Water Manufactory there, Mares, 11th January, 18 15.
Ontem patetually attended to.
Corner of Alendeen Street, Queen's Road
Victoria, 10th July, 1915.