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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND- INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
TO LET
THE Range of Buildings opposite the Commis: sariat, in suitable compartments. Also, The Chief Rooms and: Godowns of that spacious, House at the corner of Wellington and Cochrane Streets; Loth buildinge command a view of the Harbour for Terms apply, tố...
Victoria, West, Dec. 12th, 1845
G. DUDDELL,
TO LET whole of the premises known na "Chunam's Hong," extending. from the Queen's Road to
Apply to the proprietor at the Hong. Victoria, 5th December, 1945.
THE Steam Ship LADY MARY. WOOD, Captain Cooper, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places ght on the 1st of January, 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specie until 4r. ar on Wednesday the 31st Inst. This route offers an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re- maining a few days at Ceylon, thence to Madras or Calcutta in 34 days from leaving China. Steamers are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay Specie, Silk, and other Goods, may be forwarded by this route to Madras and Calentia, and will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle, until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those places, when thog will he transhipped free of ex pense. Arrangements are made in the Steamers throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer-FARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- tain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal | culta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez line ni Galle, to securo, which it is requisito. that a notice of at least two months be given to the Company's Agent here.
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can he obtained by application at the Peninsular and riental Steam Navigation Comp's Office; and shippers are requested to take Notice 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.
Victoria, Hongkong, December 12th, 1845.
FOR SALE
THE
Agent.
Beig "LYRA," Apply to
W. SCOTT & Co or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.
Macao.
Vactoria, 4th November, 1845.
PASSAGE TO ENGLAND. THE Fine arw A. I. Ship "SEA
PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum phries, has excellent accomodation for passengers, and will be despatched from Whompon
for London on or about the 15th December.
For passage apply to
Capt. HUMPURIES-on-board. November 25th, 1845.
well known Schooner "ALLI- THE
GATOR" Capt. Cook, will be ready to load direct for Shanghai on the 1st pros, and save this on or about the 15 For freight, l'assage, or Charter Apply to
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November, 1845.
Is
NOTI E
hereby given that the Lorcha "LOUISA " twenty one tons regis. er, and thirty 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- ediate Villages if required; she will be found a most commodious vessel for passengers or dry goods, for freight or passage apply to the Master on board or
GEORGE ROBERTSON & Co. Graham Street, Victoria, November 18, 1815. TO LET.
to
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, and the house will be found replete with conveniences. The view is not sur passed by any site on the island. Apply to
JOHN CARE. Victoria, 18th October, 1845.
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TO LET. Commodious and well finished Dwelling FA House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing fooms, with sor vants apartments &c. For particular apply to *
GEO STRACHAN, - Eastern side of the large and comp- THE Bass house situated in Welling. and now in the occupation of Messrs ton Stre Gilman & Co. For particulars apply to,
Row Cath. College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1945.
TO LET,
THE Bungalow situated in Hollywood T Road, formerly occupied by S. Pears,
Esq. Apply to
Hongkong, December 6th, 4815,
TO LET.
BUSH & Co.
WO Conveniest Houses in Googh Street
T with Verandahs, each containing give
Roms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pattinger Street. Victoria, 6th December, 1815.
the water.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
the Godowns of Messrs Fox, Rawson & Co. A Allsope Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1845.
ON SALE. LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex
to
FOR SALE
SUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines, Shorry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen casos, RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE:
FEW. boxes Loaf Sugar and Lamp Sugar in W. Shand" and "Mary Bannatyne." Apply A Tins, a superior article for family use and
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
·Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845, NOTICE.
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Canton for the Globe Insurance Office" of Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay- able in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton. 10th November. 1945.
NOTICE.
of Messrs. MACVICAR & Co. and FRAME R. W. W. DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are JAUSEtjee Esq, measures 200 feet sca frontage.this day admitted partners in our firm, and and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign particulars apply to
per procuration.
FLETCHER & Co.-Hozgkang, or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victorm, 1st July, 1845.
TO LET.
THE upper part of a House, having five large rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and Godo was attached, situated in the Queen's Road. For particulars apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria, 9th December, 1845.
TO LET
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the India Insurance Company" of Cal- culta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China.
well worthy the attention of the Inhabitants; also American Hams ex Geniera.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
AN assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
Europe, Manila and Coir Rope Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and topmasis.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
CARD. THE
THE undersigned has established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Messis FoBLER BROTHERS & Co. (Spicecher, Canton Apponrell) Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of this firm.
L. EUYSTER. Manila, 13th July, 1845.
NOTICE
DIROM, GRAY & CO. GORGE R. WINSLOW was admitted a part.
Canton, 28th August, 1845,
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossort & Co's. superior casks, and in cases. FLETCHER &
Hongkong, 1st March, 1545.
THE upper part of a commodious and will built W Madeira, in Hhos, quarter and half quarter
House containing seven rooms with servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to,
D. LAPRAIK No. I Wellington Terrace. D'Aguilar Street.
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844
FEARON & SÓN.
Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW
JARDINE in our establishment censed on the
30th ultimo, and Mr. JosEPH JARDINE and Mir. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.
ner in our Business on the 15th Sept last; and the future business will be carried on under the style of Emery Frazar & Co.
EMERY & FRAZAR. Victoria, 26th November, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned, Merchants and Agents of this one on a of
Business in China..
JAS. CROOKE & MASSEY, October 16, 1945.
No
NOTICE.
3 Superior Manila Cheronts and Manila Rope of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial,
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, October 21, 1845. HE undersigned horeby notify that they have for con- Our firm now consists of Álexander MatuesoN, duct of the business of Mr. HENRY MOUL, which DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM will henceforth be carried on by them under the Stewart, Joseph JARDINE, and ALEXANDER firm of Hasny, MOUL & Co. GRANT DALLAS.
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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 hack 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,
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. Store rooms, and Offices; a large compound,
China, Ist July, 1845. Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence.
NOTICE. Situated on the ridge at West-point, and now in the occupation of JAMIESON How & Co., to whom Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies application may be made.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta,Madras, Bombay and London. TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th August, 1945. NOTICE.
FOR SALE.
Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a 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 being occuped as one House at present, may be ict as such, or separately if required. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1845.
S
to
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.
ALL persons having claims against the estate of to make the same known to the undersigned on or before the 30th of December of this year; and a those who are indebted to the said estate, are de- sired to make immediate payment at Alacso unto,
M.T. SENN VAN BASEL His Netilda. Majesty's Consul, Nettids, Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835.
the late CORNELIES Exorn, Esq. are requested
Executor.
THE
ment from Macao to Hongkong.
undersigned have removed their Establish-
BOUSTEAD & Co. Victoria, 14th November, 1845.
NOTICEJ THE THE undersigned have opened a house of business in China under the style of Rares & Co. of which Mr. HENRY LERMANN is a partner Man- chester and Leeds September. 1845.
REISS BROTHERS.
HENRY MOUL JOHN SILVERLOCK. Canton, 20th November, 1845.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
adapted for either home use, or for cabins of DATENT. Stoves consuming their own smoke
ships:
Chimney Glasses with splendid gilt frames, and an assortment of Mathematical Instruments,
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, November 1, 1845;
FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
CARD.. THE undersigned begs leave to anounce to the, Center of Hongkong, that he intonds carry.
OUR office in Hongkong is West end of Holly-ing his professional business of Veterinary Sur
wood. Road immediatly above Gough Street.
REISS & Co. Victoria, 19th November, 1845.
THE
NOTICE.
THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM Scort under the firm of W. Scoer & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT,
Victoria, 1st August, 1815.
geon at his residence No. 5. Graham Strect, and that hopes through past experience and attention to business he shall obtain general patronage.
GEORGE McQUEEN. Victoria, November 19, 1845.
NOTICE.
ARRANGEMENTS, having been completed for
the creation of an Ice House, for a regular supply of Ice. Parties who may be desirous of Fadding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicate with Mr L. A. Stone, THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for No. Cough Street, who is authorised by the Ice the tranziction of a general Agency and Contcomesite to receive and register applications for
NOTICE.
mission business, under the respective Firms of shares. RawLE, Dres & Co. at Victoria, and Duur, BAYLE & Co, at Shanglia).
NOTICE PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late C. Lloro, Esq. are requested to forward the same to the office of the undersigned at Macao. All in charges or postage on the raise will be paid on delivery
C
MT. SENN VAN BASEL His Nat is Majesty's Consul.
FOR SALE-AT de Godzams of Mery
F
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS. Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 18tár FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED
first rate new and elegant Barouch, recently from England, and built on purpos for use this island.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co., Victoris, 10th December, 1815.
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Received per late arrivals and for sale by the subscribers. Patect Salamander Safts of various sizes war branted rare in the bottest fre
ALSO,
Patent Weighing Machines from 100 a 2.300 Fox lawson & Gr, Burton Ab in Hed, frim i puids, which can be made to weigh penula and Withington and Kotangon.
BAWLE, DUVUS & Co. Tetory, 25th Cetober, 1816,
Boughout, Sis May, 1645,
J
Hongkong, 21st October, 1945.
VINCENT'S HOTEL, CANTON, THE Goodwill of the above businas to be dispos
ed of, the Premium required will be moderate.' The Hooks may be inspected, which show a good profit for the past year, the present tenant being desirous to retum to Europed for further particu- lars enquire of the proprietor in Canton,
3at December, 1845.
BRITISH HOTEL,
1 GABRIEL has taken a commodiang house si- tuated at the Corner of GiralamStreet, a shori a distance south of the Queen's Road, which be in tends to conduct as a Ilotel under the above title. Gendemen" fvouring him with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attended to
All the articles sapphed will be of the first rate Aezeription.
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the frimiser. Victoria, 14th March, 1844,