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VOL. IV. No. 95,
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26rm, 1845.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
TO LET.
Victoria, 18th October, 1845.
TO LET.
JOHN CARR
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NOTICE
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A THREE story veranda house at the THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
west end of Gough Street. In building
for the "India Insurance Company" of Cal- THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA Cap every attention has been paid to the requirements Cats are prepared to grant Policies payable in tain Lewis with Her Majesty's of a tropical climate, and the house will be found London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Mails will leave this for the above replete with conveniences, The view is not sur- Singapore and China. places at daylight on the 1st December, cargo will be passed by any site on the island. Apply to
DIROM, GRAY & Co. received on board until noon and specie until 4 P. M.
Canton, 28th August, 1945, of the Saturday 29th Inst. This route offers an op-
ON SALE. portunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, remain- ing a few days at Ceylon, thence to Madras or
Wm. Shand" and "Mary Bannatyne,” Apply Calcutta in 34 days from leaving China. Steamers THE upper part of a commodious and will built Ao Pale Ale of the October brew, ex are also understood to ply between Colombo and 1 dwelling House containing seven rooms with to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Bombay. Specie, Silk &c. may be forwarded by servants rooms, and orthouses with stabling. For Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845; 200 this route to Calcutta, Goods &c. will be retained further particular apply to,
FOR SALE. D. LAPRAIK on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for Calcutta the same being No. 1 Wellington Terrace. D'Aguilar Street. transhipped free of expense. Arrangements aro Victoria, 24th October, 1845. made in the Steamers for the convenience of the
FOR SALE. Native Merchants of India proceeding as passedARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots Information regarding the rates of freight and of Messrs. MACICAN & Co. and FRAMJEE passage can be obtained by application at the JAMSETJEE Esq., measures 200 feet Sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Offices; and shippers are requested to take Notice particulars apply to that a Shipping order cannot be granted unless the contents and value be distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING.
gers.
Victoria, Hongkong, November 5th, 1845.
Ageut.
NOTICE. THE Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt. W. Poor will run between Hong kong and Capiton 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 MADRAS.
splendid fast sailing Barque
M
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FLETCHER & Co-Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 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 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.
Victoria, 18th July, 1945.
FOR SALE.
TANNA ROBERTSON, Captain T-Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
Munroe. For freight apply to
TURNER & Co.,
Victoria, 6th November, 1845.
FOR SALE.
HE Brig "LYRA," Apply to
THE
W. SCOTT.& Co.
or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.
Macao.
Vactoris, 4th November, 1845.
A
FOR SALE PLEASURE boat, Schooner rig-
ged, all complete, with ballast, masts, sails &c. For particular apply
N. DUUS. Victoria, 4th November, 1945.
Is
NOTICE.
valuable water side property, consisting of wharf, spacious Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON. Macao, 1st July. 1845.
TO LET. THREE Dwelling Houses in Stanley Street, they
be let as such, or separately if required. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1845.
to
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STORAGE for about 200 tons of Goods, in dry and secure Godowns, can be had by applying.
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1845.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of
the late CORNELIUS LLOYD, Esq. are requested to make the same known to the undersigned on or before the 30th of December of this year; and all
sired to make immediate payment at Macao unto.
WEESTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's. superiar Madeira, in hds, quarter and half quarter
casks, and in cases.
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE.
R. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit-
ted a partner in our firm, RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co Canton, 4th October, 1845.
NOTICE.
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THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm censed on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON, Maçao, 1st January, 1845,
NOTICE.
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDING in our establishment ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. JosEPH JARDINE and Mr. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.
Our firm now consists of Å LEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, DAVID. JARDINE. WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS.
JARDINĖ MATHESON, & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
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NOTICE THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Lonilon. TURNER & Co Agents Commercial Insurance Company, Victoria, 20th August, 1845,
NOTICE.
-CARD.
THE undersigned has established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with MesSIS. FOBLER BROTHERS & CO. (Speecher, Canton Appenrell) Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of this. Grm.
L. EUYSTER,
Manila, 13th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
To 3 Superior Manila Chernols and Manila Rope of all sizes. Also, Flöning's Cherry Cordial,
BURD, LANGE & Co.
Queen's Road, October 21, 1845.
FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wond,
Sops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1815.
NOTICE.
LL Persons having claims on the estate of the
A late 17, ARTUR PRAPY of Victoria, or who
may be indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to send in the same to me, on or before the 10th November, 1845.
WM. BURGOYNĚ, Opposite the Commissirat. Victoria, 28th October, 18151.
THE
NOTICE.
Tergined 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 be forthwith liquidated.
A. H. FRYER.
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13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 29th September, 1845,
FOR SALE.
INCH Iron water pipe, also 1 and 4 inch Lead water pipe and English Solder, Dutch Okres, Plaster of Paris and Stencilling patterns. Apply
HUMPHREYS & Co
to
Queen's Road.. Victoria, 10th November, 1845.
FOR SALE, AT 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, Bread, Flour, all descriptions
THE undersigned have removed their Establish- of Wines, Spirits and Beer and l'orter in Wood
and bottle, Navy Duck.
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ment from Macao to Hongkong.
BOUSTEAD & Co. Victona, 14th November, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have opened a house of business
in China under the style of Reiss & Co. of which Mr. HENRY LEBHANN is a partner Man-
chester and Leeds September, 1845,
OUR
REISS BROTHERS.
UR office in Hongkong is West end of Holly. wood Road immediatly above Gongh Street
REISS & Co. Victoria, 18th November, 1845.
NOTICE.
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be carried on in connection with his Brother
WILLIAM SCOTT. Victoria,, 1st August, 1815.
NOTICE.
S hereby given that the Lorcha "LOUISA" twenty one tons regis ter, and thirty four, Burthen has just
THE business of the undersigned will in future received a thorough repair and is in first rate those who are indebted to the said estate, are der. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Score & Co. condition, principally manned with a European crew, and well armed, will run between Macao Canton and Hongkong. Calling at the interm. edite Villages if required; she will be found a most commodious vessel for passengers or dry goods, for freigin or passage apply to the Master on board or
GEORGE ROBERTSON & Co. Graham Street, Victoria, November 18, 1815. TO LET.
to
TWO large commodious houses, situated on the Queen's Road at the foot of Pottinger Street, containing six rooms. For particulars ap- ply to
GEO: STRACHAN. Victoria, 12th August, 1845.
A
TO LET.
Commodious and well finished Dwelling House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with ser- vants apartments.&c. For particular apply to
GEO STRACHAN,
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
THE
16 large flouse on the Queen's Road, next to Messrs. Dent & Co ́s, pre- wises, containing on the ground four-
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL His Nethlds. Majesty's Consul,
Executor,
Nethids. 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
MT. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethids Majesty's Conzul,
Efecutor.
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1845-
FOR SALE -.. JADEIRA Wine in Pipes, Hogsheads and
THE Undersigned have
Tthe transaction by forenet a partnership, for mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai, and
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1815.
FOR SALE
SUPERON Sherry and Madeira in wond; also a few half pipes quarter casks. Cape and
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 28th February, 1815.
1,000 Piculs of Alum, first quality for Sule
Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Rond, Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
JUST LANDED.
PALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood; supe.
rior Gin, and fine Java Coffee u 109 p. Picul,
... HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria 16th September 1815.
JUST LANDED. quantity of superior Port Wine a 89 per doz...
Also Nautical Almanack for 1846,
j
HUMPHREYS & Co Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1916./
HESSRS. WELCH & STOCKER beg to
Mintimate to the inhabitants of lengkong, the Officers of Her Majesty's try and go, th the Commandere of Vessels resorting to the Port, that they have removed from the premises lately
Maasas. LANE ROWLAND & Co, where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which they have hitherto received..
flongkong, 12th September 1915.
NOTICE.
occupied by thein to those adjoining the store of
RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for
Tenerife Vinea. Shery, Madries, Port, Pascu, A the erection of an Ice House, for atter for
Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1.2 & 3 dozen cases. KAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1945,
aupply of Ico. Parties who may be desirous of fadding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicate with Mr. L. A. Stone, No. 2 Googh Street, who is authorised by the fed
Quarter cashs from the well known House JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by committee to receive and register applications foe
of Stoddart de Co. Apply jo
DENT & Co.
Hongkong, 15th November, 1815.
a fodros or Godowns do feet+21 feetable
35 feet+10 feet. 35 feet +21 foet
2. Do.
First Floor-> Rooms
1 Da
21 feet+lā feet. 80 feet+15 feet.
NOTICE.
the subscribers. Patent Eslamander Safes of various sizes ware ranted scrare in the bottest fire,
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HE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,000 Canton for the Globe Insurance Office of ponds, which can be made to weigh pecals and
RAWLS, DUUS & Co. Calcatin, and are prepared to grant Policies pay-catties
in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Cantan
Victoria, 29th October, 1815, Nə MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 10th November. 1945.
NOTICE JR. W. W. DALE 250 Mr. D. POTTER are 65 feet+45 fect this day admitted partners in our firm, and 20 feet+20 feet Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign 15 feel+10 feet per procuration. With a Veranili to Sen frontage 65 feet-16 fe; a Compound 40 feet-40 feet. And out houses, con- maining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet-10.
I Do. (large) Second Floor I Large Fall in
CLEITE 2 Rovins 1 Do
For further paniculars apply to
GIBE LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, July 15th, 1545.
DIROM, GRAY & Co.
Carton, Is Angrat, 1945.
FOR SALE AT the downs of Messrs 1 For Rawson & Co, Burton Ale in Bhits, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845.
FEW bors Laf Sucer and Lamp Sugar in Tine, e marerior article for family use und well worthy the attention of the Inbastante, alas American Hams ex Gerae
RAWIE, CUTS & CO. Vitoria, 28th Ohtober 1845. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERTONED.
N assortment of Anchor apt Chan Cably, Europe, Marila sod Coir limpe, Hemp and Cotton Course, and several Spent for lower and topresa.
AN
RAVLE, DUUS & CO. Victoria, 29th October, 155.
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sharca,
"Hoagkong, 21st Ge
NOTICE
undersigned beg to announce that they intend commencing business in the In proso.
in one of Dr Wacenam's new houses on the Queen's Road, at the foot of Pottinger Street, as Chronousler und Watch makeror
Victoria, October 21, 1815,
.
LATTEY & CO.
BRITISH HOTEL
GABRIEL hacker commodious handso sán at the Corner of firahat Street, a shors
I distenes conlls of the Queen's Kond, which he ins tenta un condict asa linat utuber the shave ute. Genderen Garousing him with their patronage will £nd their comfort stricity attended to:
All the articles supplied will be of the four rate description.
A Thurston Billiard Tulle sa the Primica. Vinoch, 14th Sistel, 1615,