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FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA, -
THE Brig "CLOWN," Capt. Wyse, will be despatched for the above ports, about the 10th inst. For freight
or passage apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Canton. or BUSH & Co. Hongkong, Victoria, 2nd September, 1845.
FOR LONDON.
TO LET. EVERAL small convenient Houses, in SE
Gage Street, four rooms, cellar, and Kitchen, Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
A
TO BE LET OR SOLD. substantial House, consisting of two Sitting A 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; THE fine Ship SCOTIA," Strick-two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandah, Ships its attend vill Venetiis, tach 14 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. Commnodions 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.
Whampoa will call at Hongkong in a few days, for passage only having fine accomo- dations. Apply to
BUSH & Co.-
Victoria, 2nd September, 1815.
·FOR FREIGHT.
THE A I Bork “PATNA," Captain Ponsonby, for Liverpool; has the greater part of her cargo engaged will have early despatch. Apply to
DENT & Co. Victoria, 20th August, 18′15
FOR LONDON. ITH immediate despatch the CITY OF DERRY, Capt. T-N. Were, For passage only apply to the Com-
mander on board or to
DALLAS & Co. Canton. R. OSWALD & Co. Victorià, Victorin, 14th August, 1845. FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship "SULIMANY," Captain Monk, will have despatch of the above ports. For freight upply to GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Hongkong. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., Macao. Macao, 22nd July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THE American Schooner PF TREL" Coppered and Copper Fas tened; launched in December, 1842. She was built in Daxbury. United States, of brst live Oak and yellow Pine, 126 Tous measurement, will.arm- ed and found in stores and rigging, with cabin for- niture complete, for particulars apply to
Victoria. 2nd June, 1845.
N. DUUS.
FOR AMOY.. THE Brig "SPY," Edward Woodin, Master, will be despatched for above port in a few days. For freight apply
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Victoria, 22nd August, 1815. WANTED TO CHARTER OR PURCHASE. VESSEL of about the burthen
250 Tone. Apply to
A
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Victoria, 14th August, 1815.
FOR SALE OR CHARTER.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs
Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, Eth May, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firin ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON.
Macao, 1st January, 1845.
IN
SALE
70 piculs Sheathing Copper. 200 thousand No. 4 Manila Cegars 600 dozen. Sherry wine. 230 difto Port" ditto. Apply to
THOS. RIPLEY & Co.
Victoria, 29th August, 1845-
NOTICE.
HE undersigned have established themselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at Shang hai under the firm of PLATT, HARGREAVES & Co. JOSEPH HARGREAVES, Manchester, GEORGE HARGREAVES, Liverpool THOMAS PLATT, Shanghai Victoria, 10th July, 1845.
NOTICE
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 boules & other articles to nume.. 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 I8- land; lying on the Queen's Road, in a central and business part of the town, and commanding a fine view of the harbour which cannot be cut of by any buildings to be erected. The above property is well worthy the attention of Gentlemen about building who wish an agreeable and healthy situa tion. For particulars apply to
Victoria, 19th August, 1845. FOR SALE.
N. DUÚS.
A valuable water bite property, consisting of THE nedersigned are prepared to issue Policies Patent Water Closet for an upper story com-
wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. X. FEARON.
M2
Macao, 1st July, 1845, -
FOR SALE. TARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. MACVICAR & Co. and FRANIES JAMSETJEE 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.
NOTICE.
M'
is
[R. W. W DALE is this day admitted a partner in our firni, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER authorized to sign per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE,
of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta,Madras, Bombay and London
TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company, Victoria, 20th August, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE business of the undersigned will in future he carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAN SCOTT under the firm of W. Scorr & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT,
Victoria., 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE partnership heretofore carried on in the name of HeNox & Co. has this day been dis solved by mutual consent. Mr. WM. Lexus has been authorised to arrange all pending transactions.
Victoria, 31st July, 1845.
NOTICE
HENRY & Co.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
for the India Insurance Company of Cal-ALL claims against the late firm of HENRY & CO are requested to be sent in to the undersigned cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in
for immediate payinent, London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay,
WILLIAM HENRY Singapore and China.
17 Queen's Road. Victoria, 1st September, 1815.
4
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28th August, 1845. NOTICE.
B. RAWLE in our firm, have ceased.
NOTICE.
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. SAMUEL TT being necessary to dispose of the undermen oods IX MAURITIUS," without delay, in order to close an account, they will be sold ou very moderate terma
Canton, 21st May, 1845.
WETMORE & Co.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. AxoneW JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. Josera Jardine, and Mr. ALEXANDER Ghant Dallas are this day admitted partners.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, David JARDINE, WILLIAM
THE BermudianChipper (LT. STEWARD LOSTI JARDINE, and ALEXANDEK
CATHERINE 180 tons O.
M. will found in sails and starcs, 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. TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
THE large louse on the Queen's Road, TH
next to Messrs.DENT & Co's, pre- mises, containing on the ground flour;-
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet-21 feel 2 Do.
35 feet+16 feet,
First Floor-5 Rooms
1 Do. I Do. (large) Second Floor I Large Hall in
centre 2 Rooms 1 Do.
do.
35 feet-+21 feet.
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DALLAS.
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. China, Ist July, 1845.
"NOTICE. GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the "Canton Insurance Office," will be held at the Office of the undersigned on Wednesday the 10th September 1845 at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. A full attendance is requested.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Agents, "Canton Insurance Office.”
East Point.
Hongkong, 1st September, 1845.
ON SALE.
21 feet+15 feet. ALLO, ale dla of the Oetober brew, ex ** Wm. Shand” and “Mary Bunnatyne." Apply
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845,
80 feet+16 feet.
to
65 fect+40 feet.
20 feet+20 feet. 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 particolars apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET
NOTICE.
YR. WILLIAM PYKE is authorized to Sigo
R
for our firm be procuration at Shanghai.
- HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 3rd April, 1845.
FOR SALE.
Superior Lt of choice Wines consisting of
A Charet, Margesus. Estepre and Medoc, Sparke
Ling Champagne, Old Port and Sherry. Hock, Gin. Am TWO small convenient Horses, situate in a tea and Noyau in ene, three and six dozes Cases
ALSO.
central and healthy part of the tons, commanding a fina view of the bay. Immediate | 61 Casks Palo India Ale. Apply to possesion can be given. For particulars apply to Victoria, 1st July, 1845 R. OSWALD
TO LET.
MA Street. Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WEE & Co. Victoria, 15th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
AN INVOICE of Cutler's Claret No. 1 Growth.
No. 2 of
Champagne.
"+
紫婆
"
11
of y
*
21
34
"
of Sherry Wine in Casks, shipped
by G. Nicholas.
of Saunder's, Pale Ale in Hhds, and
Buts (of the October brew.)
of Carpeting of the newest patterns. of Nails of all sizes.
,, of Hardware &c. consisting of door.
locks, hinges, screws, bolts, &c..
of Iron Chests, Book safes, and 3
sets of Treasury Doors.
ci Iron Railings.
13
11
of Roman Cement.
of Maskets and Carbines.
11
59.
31
of Table Linen,
of Plated Ware.
of Metallic Plated Ware Apply to
17 Queen's Road,
WILLAM HENRY.
Hongkong, 1st September, 2845.
FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood,
N DUUS.
plete. Victoria, 5th August, 1845. GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com. mission or forward to Macao or Canton in lo- 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 Seltzar
ner
Water, Geisenheimer, Hockeimer, Marcobron- Niersteiner, Graefenberger', Braunberg Moselle, Champaign, and some Superior Pale ant golden Sherry, Port and Madeira in quarts and pint bottles.
18, Queen's Road. Victoria, 1st May, 1845
N. DUUS.
JUST landed from "Anne Jane" Saunders new October brewed Beer in Hhds and Cases, An English and American, Carriago at
N. DUUS.
18, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 1st May, 1845.
FOR SALE.
A SECOND hand Lithographic Press complete.
Apply to
Victoria, 21th June, 1845.
NOTICE. THE ownors of the Lorchas EMILY," and EMMA," beg to inform shippers, by these ves- gels, that in case of short delivery, information must be lodged with Mr. Duus within one month, other- 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. Daus, 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 landed, and for sale at the stores of the un- dersigned, Hollanda Gin and Java Coffee, of superior qualities also an invoice of window Glass from 10 to 16 inches.
Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
N. DUCS.
A the stores of the undersigned an invoice of Europe, Manila, and pates Coir Ropo also heary Canvas,
N DUUS
Victoria, 3rd July, 1845
FOR SALE. T the Godowns of the undersigned the following
Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Atre co
Champagne and Claret. Apply ta
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1815.
BOMBAY ROYAL EXCHANGE. INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE undersigned having been appointed Agents in Chios for the above Company are prepared
to
grant Policies payable in Laurion, Rombay, Calcutta and China, un arccost of the said Com
pasy.
ppro.
Marine Starcs of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rad Irun, Salt Provisions, Bread, Floor, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Ecer and Portur in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 28th February, 1815
FOR SALE
fashionable Blue Victoris Phaeton and a Dhirk
&M RUSTOMJEE & Co.. A Red Bricks Phaeton
DÁDA BHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents in China for the Bombay Royal
Exchange Huarance Company, Macao, Is Jane, 1845.
HUMPHREYS & Ca
13 Queen's Road, Victoria. 22nd July, 1945.
NOTICE.
R. and Bottle Aleu, Rass and Alsaye Beer, THE ustenignes will continue to grant Policies JAMES MEMURRAY respectfully announces
in Bottle. Apply to
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1-15.
Small convenient House in Stanley | DEES and Tengents Beer and Potter, in Wood
Queen's Road.
BURD LANG & Co. Victoria, 6th August 1815.
TO LET an. TWO large commodious houses, situated on
the Queen's Road at the foot of Pestisger | Street, containing six rooms. For particulars ap
GEO: STRACHAN. Victoria, 12th Auguet, 1815.
ply to
TW
TITERSTER, Gordon, Comart & Co's, superior Misdeira, in Hbés, quarter sød fizi qeoner
FLETCHER & Co. casks, ani in caNER.
Hongkong, 1st Aboreb, 1845.
on behalf of the Sus Issurance office, sad Hisdestro Inzerce Society, payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China.
p. pr. D. & M. RUSTONJEE & Cɔ, DADABHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agms for the Sex Iussrance ofice and Hiadaten. Jusurance Society.
Maeno, 1st June, 1215.
'to his Friends and the Public that, be bas on hand for hire a number of Budas Chairs with
Terins, per day 92, per hour 95L Any Lady of Gestream requiring a Chair monthly will be provided with one on literal terme
Orders paniersnly attended to
Corner of Alertsen Street, Queen's Road Victoria, 19th July, 1915.