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VOL. IV. No 97,
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NOTICE.
THE Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt. W. Poor will run between Hong 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 8 12. Freight taken at the usual river rate. Apply to
Capt. POOR on board, or BUSH & Co.
Victoria, September 20, 1845.
FOR MADRAS. THE splendid fast sailing Barque ANNA ROBERTSON, Captain Munroe. For freight apply to
TURNER & Co.
Victoria, 6th November, 1845.
FOR SALE.
TH
[THE Brig “ LYRA,” Apply to
W. SCOTT & Co. or to J. A, DURRAN Jr.
Мисао.
Vactorio, 4th November, 1845.
PASSAGE TO ENGLAND. THE Fine new A. J. Ship "SEA A PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum phries, has excellent accomodation for passengers, and will be despatched from Whampas for London on or about the 15th December.
For passage apply to
November 25th, 1845.
Capt. HUMPHRIES-on board.
THE well known Schooner "ALLI
GATOR" Capt. Cook, will be ready to load direct for Shanghai on the st prox. and leave this on or about the 15 For freight, Passage, or Charter Apply to
M
TO LET.
? NOTICE.
this day entered into partnership for the con R. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit.THE undersigned hereby notify that they have
ted a partner in our firm.
duct of the business of Mr. HENRY MOUL, which RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co will henceforth be carried on by them under the Capton, 4th October, 1845.
firm of HENRY, MUUL & Co.
THE upper part of a commodious and will built
M dwelling House containing seven rooms with servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to,
D. LAPRAIK· No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
A
TO BE LET OR SOLD. substantial House, consisting of two Sitting. rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FLAKUN SƠN Macao, 1st January, 1845, 3
NOTICE.
+
HENRY MOUL. JOHN SILVERLOCK. Canton, 20th November, 1845.
CARD.
feet, separated by folding doors; five good sized THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW Connection with Messis FOBLER BROTHERS & Co.
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, Commodions 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, 1845.
FOR SALE.
A valuable water side property, consisting of T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a wharf, spacious Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON.
Macao, ist July, 1845.
TO LET
JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. JOSEPH JARDINE and Mr. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted
partnere.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER Grant DallaS.
JARDINE MATHESON. & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE HE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies
first class
payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras,
TURNER & Co. Bombay and London.
Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th August, 1848.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have removed their Establish.
ment from Macao to Hongkong.
BOUSTEAD & Co. Victoria, 14th November, 1845.
NOTICE
THE undersigned has established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent fi (Speecher, Cauton Appentell) Switzerland carrying on business under this game and on account of this firm..
L. EUYSTER.
PA
Manila, 13th July, 1845.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, PATENT Stoves consuming their own smoke adapted for either home use, or for cabins of ships,
Chimney Glasses with splendid gilt frames, and an assortment of Mathematical Instruments,
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, November 1, 1845:
SA
FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Boer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
LL Persons having claims on the estate of the AMATEUR PENNY of Victoria, or who may be indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to send in the same to me, on or before
WM, BURGOYNE. Opposite the Commissarat. Victoria, 28th October, 18451,
THREE Dwelling Houses in Stanley Street, they being occuped as one House at present, may be let as such, or separately if required. Apply to THE undersigned have opened a house of business the 10th November, 1845.
BURD, LANGE & Co. in China under the style of Reass & Co. of which Mr. HeNRY LEGMANN, is a partner Man- chester and Leeds September. 1845.
RAWLE, DUUS 4 COS
-Victoria, 25th November, 1845.
Is
NOTI E.
hereby given that the Lorcha "LOUISA" twenty one tous regis ter and thiry four, Burthen has just received a thorough repair and is in first rate condition, principally manned with a European crew, and well armed, will run between Macao Canton and Hongkong. Calling at the interm. edinte Villages if required; she will be found a most commodious vessel for passengers or dry goods, for freight or passign apply to the Master on board or
GEORGE ROBERTSON & Co. Graham Street, Victoria, November 18, 1815.
to
TO LET.
THREE story veranda house at the west end of Gough Street. In building every attention has been paid to the requirements of a tropical climate, sud the house will be found
The view is not sur replete with conveniences, passed by any site on the island. Apply to
JOHN CARR. Victoria, 18th October, 1845,
FA
TO LET
Victoria, November 14, 1845. TORAGE for about 200 tons of Goods, in dry and secure Godowns, can be had by applying
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1845...
NOTICE.
to
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 those who are indebted to the said estate, are do sired to mako immediate payment at Macao unto,
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethids. Majesty's Consul,
Executor.
Nethlds, Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835.
NOTICE.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late
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
UR
REISS BROTHERS.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. To. 3 Superior Manila Cigars.
UB office in Hongkong is West end of folly. N° Spanish wines, Sherry, &c. in wood & bottlen
jrood Road immediatly above Gongh Street,
REISS & Co. Victoria, 18th November, 1845,
NOTICE. THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADan Score under the firm of W, Scorr & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT, Victoria., 1st August, Islā. NOTICE
Manila Dine Handkerchiefs, and Ladies Dresses.
J. DELMAS.
Corner Aberdeen Street Opposite the Baker, Victoria, 10th November, 1845.
NOTICE. THE undergsinei requests that all claims against
cessed, be sent in on or before the 1st December 1845, all debts due to the said estate be forthwitha
A. H. FRYER.
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for liquidated
the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE, DUDS & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai.
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1945.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also M..T. SENN VAN BASEL few half pipes and quarter ensks Cape and Teneriffe Wines Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen gases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 29th October, 1:45,
His Nethids Majesty's Consul.
Executor,
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1845.
FOR SALE
[ADEIRA Wine in Pipes, Hogsheads and
2
13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
FOR SALE. T the Gadowns of the undersigned the following
A 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 bottle, Navy Duck
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 28th February, 1815.
FOR SALE
*
Commodious and well finished Dwelling | Quarter casks from the well known House ST Received per fate arrivals and for sale by INCH fron water pipe, also 1 and 1 inch Lead
House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedragius, offices on ground floor, with ser- vants opartments &c. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN
TO LET.
The song Road at the foot of Pottinger Street, containing six rooms. For particulars ap
GEO: STRACHAN. ply to
Victoria, 12th August, 1845.
WO large commodious houses, situated on
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
HE large House on the Queen's Road, next to Messrs. DENT & Cos pit
THE
mises, containing on the ground flour; -
of
Stoddart & Co. Apply to
DENT & Co. Hongkong, 15th November, 1845. Fox Ravion & Co., Burton Ale in Hinds, from FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1945.
to
ON SALE. LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex Wm. Shand" and "Mary Bannatyne," Apply
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845. "NOTICE.
THE have Agents at
TC andersigned due ben appointee Ofices
01
the subscribers,
water pipe and English Solder; Dutch"Okres, Patent Salamander Safes of variova sizes war-Phister of Paris and Stencilling patterns, apply
HUMPHREYS & CO ranted secure in the hottest fire.
Queen's Road. ALMO.
Victorja, 10th November, 1815,
SODA WATER.
:
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh pocula and cntties.
RAWLE, DUCS & Co. Victoria. 29th October, 1815.
FOR SALE. FEW Love Lour Suget and Lamp Sugar in A Tins, a superior article for Lavily use wet well worthy the attention of the Inhabitants; also American fatas ex Genera
HAWLE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria, 28th October, 1545.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
N assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
ON SALE, At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
from Dr. Hunter's. Sadz Water Masiulctory theres Macne, 11th January, 1815,
NOTICE.
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feetable in London, Calcatta, Bombay and Canton. 2 Do.
da
Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies Edrope, Manila aud Coir Ropa Hemp anf | No. 9 Gaugh Street, who is authorised by the Ico
First Floor-5 Rooms
1 Do.
1 Do. (large) - Second Floor Large Hall in
cerits
Rooms
35 feet+16 feet.
35 feel+21 feet.
21 fa+15 fet
80 feet+16 feet.
65 feet +45 feet
20 feet4-30 feet
16 fest-10 feet
With a Verandah to Sea frontage 65 feet-16 fett;
a Compound 40 feet-40 feet And out houses, con- taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet-10.
For further particulars apply to
GIEB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
FOR SALE TARINE Lot No. 64 Skusted between the lots of Messrs. Alatricas & Co, and FRASIER JAMSETJEE Esq, rasures 200 feet sex frontero, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Ca-Hongkong. or DIROM GRAY & Co-Barton Victoria, 19 July, 1615
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Ca Canton, 10th November., 1845.
NOTICE
YR W. W.DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are
R 18
this day admitted patiners in cur Mr-CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Ca Canton, Is August, 1845.
NOTICE
THE Undersigned having been appointed Ageste
for the India Insurance Company of Ca cola are prepared to grast Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Colese, Madras, Bantay, Singapore and China.
DIROM, GRAY & CA
FOR SALE, TEBSTER, Gordan, Copart & Co's, raperier
in Hain, gearter and bal casks, and in case? FLETCHER & CO.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1815,
Cotter Canvass, and several Spars for lower and topmass.
RAWLE, DUUS & £6. Victoria, 29th October, 186.
NOTICE
BRANGEMENTS, having been completed for the erection of an Ice Houses for a regular supply of Ios. Partics who may be desirous of adding their names to the list of Shareholders will he pleased to communicate with Mr. L. A. Stone, emmittee to receive and register applications for [shares
Hongkong, 21st October, 1915.
NOTICE.
E undersigned beg to announce that they YORGE R. WINSLOW was admitted a part. I intend coacaenang bitance of the lst proso. GORGE RYDAGS on the tone on How Houses or sy and the fire business will be carried in under the Queen's Itood, as the fear of Pottinger Strent, ne style of Emery Fazar & Co.
Chronometer and Wutch makary
Victoria, October 21, 1955,
AMERY & FHAZAR.
NOTICE
Calamo, bave this day opened a low of THE ndertes Merchants and Agents of
JAS. CROOKE & MASSEY.
KOTICE
a 3 Burner Hands Chemets and Handle Base of allstam.. Alex, licnaz'a Cherry Cordial,
BUBIN LANGE & CO. Queen's Ried, Orabe 21, 1E
M.
LATTBY & Co,
BRITISH HOTEL
test in Curser of firautmanerent, a chore distance enota of the neen's Eoad, which he ine tands SA EBEN Ut ses luci mnder the above ntia, firedemes fruwong him with their galvenage wul find theirenkrat stretly attendant (p
All the article angulied will be of the fire rate deserTERTIAN
A Thurston's Bultant Table on the T'elemen Visoria, la Murch, 19th,