THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL. IV No 104°
AND - HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 1845.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Steam Ship Laph Her Majesty's NERVA Captain Cooper, with
TO LET.
TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Strece with Verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street. Victoria, 6th December, 1845.
FOR SALE.
MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. MacVicar & Co, and FRAMJER JAMSETJEE Esq., measures 200 feet sea fromage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong, or BIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
Mails, will leave this for the above places at daylight on the 1st of January; 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specie until 4 P. M. 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 Calcufta, und will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those places, when they will he transhipped free of ex pense. Arrangements are made in the Steamers Throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer-THE upper part of a House, having five large chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and take accommodation is reserved in those from Cal- Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Road, cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez For particulars apply to line at Gallo, to secure which it is requisite that a
HUMPHREYS & Co. notice of at least two months be given to the
Victoria, 9th December, 1845. Company's Agent here., p
TO LET.
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Office and shippers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping order cannot he granted unless the contents and value he distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.
Victoria, Hongkong, December 12th, 1845,
·J. A. OLDING,
FOR SALE.
Agent,
(THE Brig “ LYRA,” Apply to
W. SCOTT & Co. or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.
Macao.
Vactoria, 4th November, 1845.
PASSAGE TO ENGLAND. THE
HE Fine new A. T. Ship "SEA PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum: phries, has excellent accomodation for
TO LET.
A
NOTICE.
this day admitted partners in our firm, and LTR. W.•W DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign
per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE
Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the India Insurance Company" of Cal- cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutin, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China. T
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28th August, 1845.
NOTICE. THE
THE Anterest and responsibility of Mc. ANDREW 30th ultimo, and M., JesEPR JARDING and Mr. JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners,
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, David JARDINE, WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS.
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co.
THE upper part of a commodious and will built
dwelling House containing severs rooms with China, 1st July, 1845. servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to
D. LA PRAIK No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
FOR SALE.
A Victoria Hongkong, in a cene posting of 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
NOTICE.
THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies 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.
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KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA-
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FRANKLYN General Commission and
Shipping Agent, Auctioneer, and Wine and Spirit Murchant
* Whole Sato and Retail, Has on sale, of which musters can be sten af the show room Port; Sherry; Claret Champagne;
Still and Sparkling Mosulle; Brandy; Gin: Alsaps. Bass's, Saunders and Ree's Beer in Huds and Butts; do, do, in bottle'; Bengal Gram in 2 maund bags; Europe Hope; Paint & Oil; Guns & Pistols,
An assortiment of Painted Floor cloth of hand. some patterns, Splendid "Paper Mache" Bedsteads, Carpeting, Saddlery; Bengal Silk Handkerchiets Speeds Indian Arrow Root; Blankets; Grey and White Shirtings; Satin Jean; New Bottles in Quarter and Pints; Dealy; Anchors and Chains, and Manila Cheroots three years old, and a variety Also some very superior India bottled Pale Ale, of other articles.
Sails made and repaired on the promises by ox. perienced sailmakers; Canvass of the best quality at lowest price.
Goods received from alongside ship and stored in dry Godowns on the most moderate terms.
Goods, Letters, and Parcels forwarded and busi. ness transacted for Parties absent. Victoria, 12th December, 1145
W
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Keying House.
H. FRANKLYN will Sell on Monday 20th ⚫instant, at 114 A. M.-
20 Bales GREY SHIRTINGS; Beer in cask and Bottle of a superior description.
ALSO
THE business of the undersigned will in future Pair splendid Pistols in caso six barrel revol be carried on in connection with his Brothering ditto 100 dozen Sailors Knives ; a 4 Oared Mr. ADAM Scory under the firm of W. Scòrr & Co. | Gig, and sundry other Articles with any goods
WILLIAM SCOTT, that my offer previous to the Salo. Victoria., 1st August, 1845.,
Terms as per bills.
THE Schoener
NOTICE.
Being occuped as one House at present, mayr Undersigned bone formed a partnership, for Toner "ALLA, well manned the transaction of a general Agency and Com-Macao. or Cumisinginoon, as required; carrying mission business. under the respective Firms of cargo Opium, Tressure and Passengers, at most mi RAWLE, DUUS & Co, at Victoria, and Duus, derate terms. RAWDE & Co. at Shanghai.
P
be let as such, or separately if required. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1945.
ITORAGE for about 200 tons of Goods, in dry
Passengers, and will be despatched from Whampoa and secure Godowns, can be had by applying
for London on or about the 15th December.
For passage apply to
Capt. HUMPHRIES-on board, November 25th, 1845.
THE well known Schooner "ALLE GATOR" Capt. Cook, will be ready 26 load direct for Shanghai on the 1st prox and leave this on or about the 15. For freight, Passage, or Charter Apply to
RAWLE, DUUS 4 Co. Victoria, 25th November, 1845.
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FOR SALE.
THE Schooner "BREEZE **
to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, November 14, 1845.
NOTICE.
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5. B. RAWLE. -N. DUUS
Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1945.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED
first rate new and elegant Barouch, recently from England.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 10th December, 1845.
subscribers JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
ALL persons having claims against the catate of the late CousELIUS LLOYD, Esq, are requested to make the same known to the undersigned on or before the 30th of December of this year and all
who are indebted to the said estate, are dee sired to make immediate payment at Macao unto.
M.T. SENN VAN BASEL His Nethlds. Majesty's Consul,
"Executor.
Tlying opposite Bowen's Wharf; the Nethids, Consulate, Canton,
above Vessel is Teak Built and Copper- For terms apply to
Wa. S. HEYL. Victoria, Queen's Raod, December 19, 1845.
TO LET.
A THREE story veranda, house of the A
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 paseed by anysite on the island. Apply to
JOHN CARR.
Victoria 15th October, 1845,-
TO LET
Commodious and well finished Dwelling
RA House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, Suur bedroonis, offices on ground door, with sex saute apartments fe. For particular apply to
GEO STRACHAN
THE Eastern side of the large and com- modious house situated in Welling fon Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulars apply to,
Rom Cath. College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1815.
TO LET. THE Bungalow situated in Hollywood T Road, formerly occupied by 5 Fearon,
E. Apply to
・
BUSH & Ce
Hongkong, December 6th, 4845.
TO LET THE premises known as the office of the "Friend *** of China;* Three Houses situate in Welling I Street, commanding a fine wow of the bay a Stop and Store situate on the Queen's Road, in
sonnel part of the town Early possession can
given, For further particulars spady to
TU OSWALD. Vietana, 1911, December, 1945.
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
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted secure in the hottest fire.
ALSO.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh poculs and
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 29th October, 1845.
catlics.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; ajso a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines Sheery, Madeira, Port, Clare Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
St charges or postage on the same will be paid on delivery
M. TUSENN VAN BASEL His Nethids Majesty's Consul.
Executor,
Nethlds, Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 1845.
FOR SALEAT the Godowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Barton Ale in Hhdi, from Worthington and Robinson,
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845
FOR SALE.
AT the Godown of Messrs Fox, Rawson & Co. A Allsops Pale Ale in bogje; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1845
ON SALE.
ALLSOPPS Pale Ale of the October brew, ex **la, Skand" and "Murg Bassaigue." Apply
GIBB LIVINGSTUN & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1815.
NOTICE.
to
of
Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and severdi Spars for lower and topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
.CARD.
THE undersigned has catablished himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Mesas Fuels Berruens & Co. (Speecher, Canton Appenzell) Switzerland carrying
an business under this name and on sccount of this firm.
L. EUYSTER.
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Manila, 13b July, 1815
NOTICE SIORGE R. WINSLOW was admitted a part,
W. H. FRANKLYN, Victoria, 5th September, 1815, TOR SALE a now Palanquin Carriage,
ply to
W. FRANKLYN, Victoria, 23n1 December, 1845.
FOR SALE
A Bay Syndey Horse sound and quiet to ride
Ap
drive. Apply to th
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 12th December, 1845.
H. FRANKLIN has just receive for sale
Wo the following articles
French Merino in all colors for Lati ́s dresses, Twilled fannst, Table covers, Sperm Candles pre- serves, pickles, Mustard and Sauces. Periptosh whiskey, Britannia ansial Tea and Coffee whole of these articles for sale at mudurate prices in any quantity to scat purchasers.
Keying House, December 19, 1815,
The
Building Committee beg leave to return thunks THE Gaion Chapel being now completed, the
to the foren Community in China for the very literal matter in which they responded to the call. fin the erection of the place of Divino Worship.. The Subscriptions plearly received amount the sim of 83503 65, The sun mentioned in the Pros. pectus as necessary for the Completion of the Chapel was $4000. The expenâture has exveester that sum by 6 280.23, leaving the Coralsted in debt to the amount of $ 781.70. Itelying on the generosity of the publie lie Lammiure woubl ag sin came forward, mind respeedfally, shirit their aut bi the lipidation of this sho. Ostributions towards this object will be merived by any of the meeders of the Gummie. The papses containing the subscriptions already recural may be seen at der house of the Ervaturse, & Strachus boq.
By enter of the Committes,
Victoria, 1st November, 1840.
HE
Statitary
U nor in our Ewines as the 15th Sept as style of Emery Fraar de Los carried comfort thuet of this busier of Mr. Haver Mout, which
THE undersigned have been appointed Odents
for the " Globe
Office" & Co. Calentia, and are prepared to grant Policies pay- able in London, Calcutta, Bemiray and Canton MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton. 10th November 1945.
FOR SALE. TEBSTER, Gordon, Gossart & Co's superior
EMERY & FRAZAD. Victoria. 28th November, 4846.
WEBSTER, Guster mid Mallmanner casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1545,
NOTICE
N
NOTICE
Yo 3 Superior Mania Cheroots and Madila Rope of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial
BUBD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, Outcher 21, 1845.
FOR SALE..
neten bereby sotily out ther hars the day sacred me partnership for the coas
will henceforth be cured on by them node the farm of Hanet, Blugi de ca.
TIRARY MOUL, JUHIN SILVERLOCK. Cantos, 2013 November, 17
RRANONMENT. Savaay lens colaphorst foa the lesion of an fra Bloom for a mother mupoly of the Parties wis way in deditder of acting the names to the has of diarreeders witi AUNDERS Pole Octuber brewed ale in Wood, be plemed to cventices with My L. 3. Blogg.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris Student see and large sy Stret, where he
ober Fearon, in cer Erin cessed on the 31st Champagne and Clater. Apply to
Mezo, jat dasmary, 1540.
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Vienria, 28th July, 1942.
commines to sozale and icgazer spplica tinny bin,
Songhing, ala Gacher, 1815.