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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Stemin Ship LADY MAIY Woon,
- TO LET...
1 the Queen's Road at the foot of Pottinger
Two large commodious houses, situated on
GEO STRACHAN. "Victoriny 12th August, 1845,
TO LETTER ANTON THE upper part of a commodious and will built dwelling House containing seven rooms with servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For farther particular apply to,
'D. LAPRAIK. ⠀ No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
FOR SALEZAVY
Claret, Margeaux, Estepre
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also
A Suparit, Hot god is, Ciste pre and Modee, Sparkes a few half pipes and quarter canks Gujo and
ALSO
Champagne, Old Port and Sherry, Hock, Gio- Tenerifle Wines. Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, deva and Noyau in one, three and six dozen Cases. Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen casos.®.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845. UST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
the subscribers
41 Casks Pale India Ale. Apply to
Captain Cooper with Her Majes Street, containing six rooms, For particulars apling ty's Mails will leave this for the above ply to places at daylight on the 1st November, cargo will | be received on board until noon and specie until 4|||| P. M. of the S1st Instant. This route offers an op- portunity of visiting Singapore and Pinung, remain ing a few days at Ceylon, thence to Madras or Calcutta in 31 days from leaving China. Steamers are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay. Specie, Silk &c. may be forwarded by this route to Calcutts, Goods &c. will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for Calcutta the same being transhipped free of expense. Arrangements are uude in the Steamers for the convenience of the Native Merchants of India proceeding as passen
gets.
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can he obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigator Comp's
J. A. OLDING.
Officer.
Victorin, Hongkong, October 22, 1845.
NOTICE.
Agent.
OSEPH ALDERSEY OLDING, Esq, having arrived, bearing letters duly authorizing him to act as Agent for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company. The undersigned has relinquished the temporary charge of the af- fairs of the said Company.
Peninsular & Oriental
Company's Office,
HENRY GRIBBLE.
Victoria, 16th October, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,
THE
«FORT WILLIAM,” Cap. Methven, will be despatched from Whampoa on or about the 15th Oct.
The SCALEBY CASTLE, Capt. Lemon, about the 1st of November. For freight apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Hongkong, 13th September. 1845
NOTICE.
Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt.
ARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots
FOR SALE. M of Mesare. MAIGAK & Co, and FRATURE JAMSETJEE Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
articulars FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong.
4
or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victorin, 1st July, 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; 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,
FOR SALE.
A valuable water side property, consisting of T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Flouses;: all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON.
Macao, 1st July, 1845, ́
NOTICE.
LL persons having claims against the estate of
A HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th Julg, 1846.
NOTICE. ER. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit.
ted a partner in our firm. RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co- Canton, 4th October, 1815. FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Alc in Hlhds, from Worthington, and Robinson
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845.
NOTICE.
&Co
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. Joseru Jardine and Mr. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, David JardinE, WILLIAM STAAT, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE interest of Mr MANSFIELD MASON in the
establishment of TRACKER MASON & Co. of Sydney N. S. W. having ceased on the 30th June last, the business of the Firm will from that late be conducted under the style of TRACKER & Co. by the remaining Partners, Jons THACKER and William Fane de SaLIS,
NOTICE
THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calenta, Madras,
TURNER & Co. Bombay and London.
Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th August, 1945,
NOTICE.
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war... ranted secure in the hottest fire:
ALSO.
pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and
ctties,
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE. FEW boxes Loaf Suger and Lamp Sugar in
A Tins, a superior article for family use and well worthy the attention of the Inhabitants; also American Hams ex Geneva
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, AN
Europe, Manila, and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Sisirs for lower and
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
topmasts.
HE
NOTICE
undergsined requests that all claims against the estate of Joseph Mitford Metcalfe, de- ceased, be sent in on or before the 1st December 1845, all debts due to the said estate he forthwith liquidated.
A. 11. FRYER.
13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 20th September, 1945.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of the undersigned the following
articles.
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rod. Iron, Salt Provisions, Brend, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Wood
BUMPHREYS & Co. No. 13 Queen's Road.. Hongkong, 28th February, 1815.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris-and bottle, Navy Duck.
topher Fearon, in our firm consed on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON. Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NO FICE.
W. Poor will run between Holig: A the late CORNELIUS LLOYD, Esq, are requested HE partnership heretofore carried on in the
kong and Canton until further notice, leaving this harbour on Wednesday and Saturday, and Canton on Monday and Thursday.
The rates of passage is established at 81, Freight taken at the usual river rate. Apply to
Capt. POOR on board, or BUSH & Co.
Victoria, September 20, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,,
THE Ship "SHAH ALLUM,” will 31 bo dispatched for the above ports
on the 20th October, touching at Macao. For freight or passage apply to
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Canton.
· Canton, 13th October, 1815.
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE clipper "ROB ROY," Captain I White, will be despatched for the above ports, the first week of November, and will call at Macao for any freight that may offer. For freight or passage apply to
FOX, RAWSON & Co.
Victoria, 10th October, 1845. TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTA
THE
HE large House on the Queen's Road,
next to Messrs. DENT & Co's, pro mises, containing on the ground flour;-
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet-21 feet.
do. 2 Do.
35 feet-16 feet.
First Floor-5 Rooms
1. Do•
I Do. (large)
Second Floor I Large Hall in
centre 2 Rooms
I Do,
35 feet+21 fezt.
21 feet+15 feel,
80 feet-16 feet,
65 feet-45 feet,
20 feet-20 feet.
16 feet-10 feet
With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet-10 feet;
a Compound 40 feet+40 feet. And out houses, con- taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet-10.
For further particulars apply to
• GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoris, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET.
to make the same known to the undersigned on or before the 30th of December of this year; and all those who are indebted to the said estate, are de sired to make immediate payment at Macao unto,
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethlds. Majesty's Consul,
Executor.
Nethlds, Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835.
NOTICE.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late
C. LLOYD, Esq. are requested to forward the same to the office of the undersigned at Macao. All charges or postage on the same will be paid on delivery
M. T, SENN VAN BASEL, His Nathids Majesty's Consul.
Executor.
Netblds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1846-
NOTICE.
ME
ĦR. W. W. DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are this day admitted partners in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co.
Canton, Ist August, 1845,
NOTICE
THE Undersigned having bcon appointed Agents for the "India Insurance Company" of Cal- cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28h August, 1945.
ON SALE.
ALL SOPIS Pale Ale of the mobor brew,
to
**Ws. Shout” and “Mary Bannatyne. Aptly
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1615,
NOTICE.
R THOMAS STOCK COWIE has been admitted a Partzer in our Fina from the 1st
THREE dorg veranda house at the Awest end of Gough Street In building Ultimas every attention has been paid to the requirements of a tropical climate, and the house will be found replete with conveniences The view is not sır- passed by any site on the island. Apply to
JOHN CARE.
Victoris, 18th October, 1845,
TO LET
Commodious and well finished Dwelling A House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining anddrawing ros, four bedrooms, offices on grewal floor, with a vanis apartments c. For particular apply to
GEO:STKACHAN,
(Signed) REMINGTON & Co. Bombay, 5th September, 1845.
FOR SALE DEES and Tramenty Beer and Porter, in Wood
Rnd Bottle. Also, Bass and Absops Beer,
FLETCHER & Co.
in Bottle. Apply to
Hongkong, ed June, 1945,
FOR SALE! EBSTER, Garden, Conset & Ce's superior Malara, in Hide, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases. * PLETCHER & CA
Honghong, 1st March, 1945,
name of HENRY & Co. has this day been dis solved by mutiful consent. Mr. Wм. йny has been authorised to arrange all pending transactions.
HENRY & Co.. Victoria, 31st July, 1815.
NOTICE.
ALL claims against the late firm of HENRY & Co are requested to be sent in to the undersigned for immediate payment.
17 Queen's Road. WILLIAM HENRY, Victoria, 1st September, 1945.
NOTICE
TT being necessary to dispose of the undermen-
tioned goods ex « MAURITIUS” without delay, in order to close an account, they will be sold ou very moderate terms:-
An Invoice of Cutler's Claret No. 1. Growth.
No, 2 Champagne.
11
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of of
23
11
31
**
of Sherry Wine in Cosks, shipped
by G. Nicholas.
of Saunder's, Pale Ale in Ilhds, and
Butts (of the October brew.)
of Carpeting of the newest patterns.
11.
of Nails of all sizes.
"
:
of Hardware de, consisting of door.
Incks, hinges, screwa, bols, Ace.
of Iron Chests, Book safee, and a
sets of Treasury Doors.
of Iron Railings
**
of Roman Cernent
**
of Muckets and Carbines.
of Table Linen.
"
of Plated Ware.
#
**
of Metallic Plated Waro Apply to
WILLAM HENRY.
17 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 1st September, 28-15,
NOTICE
THE business of the undersigned will in fature be carried on in enun-ction with his Brother. Mr. Avan Scort under the firia of W, Score & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT,
A
Victoria, 1st August, 1945
1,000
Piculs of Alum, first quality for Sale
Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Road,
Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
JUST LANDED. DALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood; supr. rior Gin, and fine Java Coffee a 19$ p. Picul,
HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria 18th September 1945.
JUST LANDED.
A quantity of superior Port Wine 89 per daz-
Also Nautical Almanack for 1940,
DUMPHREYS & 40 Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1946.
Mtimate to the inhabitants of Hongkong, the MESSRS. WELCH & STOCKER beg to
Officers of Her Majesty's Army and Navy, and the Commanders of Vessels resorting to the Port, that they have removed from the promises lately occupied by them to those adjoining the store of Mesins. Lane HowLAND & Co. where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which they have hitherto received.
Hongkong, 12th September 1815.
NOTICE.
ARRANGEMENTS, having been completed for the erection of an Ice House, for a regular supply of foo. Partica who may be desirous of Varding their names to the list of Shareholders will te plansed to communicate with Mr L.. A. Stone, No. 2 Gough Street, who is authorised by the loc comunities to receive and register applications for shares.
Hongkong, 21st October, 1815. ICE, NOTICE.
THE
י
IE PUBLIC is informed, that the few house will be open until further notice, from 5 to 29 A. x. and from 3 to 6 P. x for the sale of fes In any quantity at 6 cents per gound. Weitten orders addressed to the undersigned will be attended to L. A. STONE. Victoria, 22nd July, Jats.
Agent SODA WATER.
FOR SALE (LTCITY OF DER 0rom Dr. Home
GRAND PIANO, by Broadwood and Joas, - to be seen at the Godowns of W.SCOTT & Co. Price moderate.
Victoria, 7th October, 1745, NOTICE.
Terencion of general Agency and Come THE Loderigned base formed a partnenkin, for
mmino Essieres, snder the respective. Forms of RAULE, Ders & 15 a Victor, and Dore, Hasta & Co. at Shanghai,
SAWAWLE A. DOGS Velem. Hongkong, In October, 1915.
IN SALE--At the Store of Min. John Mmith in
Hoda Water Manufactory there. Macao, Jith Jamungy, tal
BRITISH HOTEL. GABRIEL hataken a empmodions honee si la tutedat the Corner of Grahamåltrest, a abors tends to endust as a Hotel under the alors utla, distance south of the Coren's Rond, which he in-
Genimas tresting him with their patronage will find their combat strictly attended to.
All the artelus supplied will be of the first rate
A Thurston's Hilliard Table on the fulmues Visoria, 1415 March, tats,