THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL V. No 1
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY:
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1846.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Steam Ship BRACANZA, Cap. tain Lewis, with Ber Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places daglight on the 1st of February; 1840. Cargo will received on board until noon, and specie unul 1 r.
Saturday the 31st Inst. This route offer an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re- aining 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 Calcutta,
FOR SALE.
MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. MacVicag✨ Co, and FRAME JANSETJES Esq, measure: 200 feet sea frontage, mers desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
PLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong. or DIROM GRAY & Co-Canton Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
TO LET
THE upper part of a House, having five large rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Road. For particulars apply toda
HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria, 9th December, 1845.
TO LET:
and 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 commodious and will built
proceeding as passengers and eer-
dwelling House containing seven rooms with
chants of Indiation is reserved in those from Cal- cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez line nt Galle, to secure which it is requisite that a notice of at least two mouths be given to the Company's Agent here.
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's
Pensar a si prers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping order cannot he granted unless the contents and value be distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING,
Agent.
Victoria, Hongkong, January 1st, 1846. FREIGHT REQUIRED TO ENGLAND
THE Respective Officers of the Ord
nauce will receive tenders for Freight to England, on reasonable terms, for conveyance of about 30 Tons measure ment of unserviceable Ordnance Stores, including a portion of damaged Gunpowder.
Further particulars many be ascertained upon application at the Ordnann flisa.
Office of Ordnance,
Victoria, Dec. 30. 1845.
A PASSAGE TO ENGLAND.
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THE Fine new A. I. Ship "SEA |– PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum phries, has excellent accomodation for
servants rooms; and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to,
D. LAPRAIK No. 1.Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
FOR SALE
T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
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, Ist July, 1845.
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 Nethlds Majesty's Consul.
Executor,
Nethids. Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 184001 |
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson,
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845-
FOR SALE.
T the Godowne of Messre Fox, Rawson & Co
NOTICE
THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies FOR SALE a new Palanquin Carriage. Ap-
of Insurance at Shanghai on fitat class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Forbay and London. TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company.
Victoris, 20th August, 1845.
R. Rosen Jacson is authorized to sign our
fem by procuration.
A
ply to W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 23rd December, 1845.
FOR SALE
Bay Syndey Horse sound and quiet to ride or
v
pply to
WV. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 12th December, 1845,
y pro HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. W. the following articles.
Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
NOTICE, THE business of the undersigned will in future THE
be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Score & Co.
Victorin, 1st August, 1845. --
WILLIAM SCOTT,
NOTICE.
The transaction of a general Agency and Com THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for mission businosa, under the respective Firms of Rawls, Dous & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai,
9. B. RAWLE N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845, FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED
first rate new and elegant Barouch, recently from England.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 10th December, 1845.
H. FRANKLIN has Just receive for sale
French Merino, in all colors for Ladies dresses, Twilled flannel, Tablo covers, Sperm Candles pre- serves, pickles, Mustard and Sauces, Ferintosh whiskey, Britannia metal Tea and Coffee Pots, The whole of these articles for sale at moderate prices in any quantity to sent purchasers,
Keying Blouse, December 19, 1845.
THE Union Chapel being now completed, the to the foreign Community in Chinit for the very 1 Building Committee beg leave to return thanks literal manner in which they responded to the call for the erection of this place of Divino Worship. The Subscriptions already received amount the sum of $3503, 68, The sum mentioned to the Pros pectus as necessary for the Completion of the Chapel was $4000. The expenditure has exceeded that sum by 8285.29, leaving the Committee in debt to the amount of 8781.70. Relying on the generosity of the public, the Committee would again come forward, and respectfully solicit their aid in the liquidation of this sum. Contributions towards this object will be received by any of the members of the Committee. The papers containing the
house of the Treasurer, R. Strachan Esq.
By order of the Committee,
JAMES LEGGE,
Secretary.
JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by subscriptions already received may be seen at the
the subscribers. Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted senure in the hottest fire.
ALSO.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh poculs and entlica
RAWLE, DUUS & CO. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE UPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; ab
a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1.2 & 3 dozen cases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
CARD.
Victoria, 1st November, 1845, THE undersigned hereby notify that they have is day entered into partnership for the con duct of the business of Mr. HENRY MOUL," which will henceforth be carried on by them under the nem of HENRY, MOUL & CU
HENRY MOUL JOHN SILVERLOCK, Canton, 20th November, 1845,
NOTICE. JOHN BATSON, of the late ALICE BAT SO, of Wapping, Liverpool, will apply at this office he will receive a letter on his family affairs.
20th December, 1945.
gers, and will be despatched from Whamp Allsops Pale Ale în boule; Barclay's Porter Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and | Office of the 'Friend of China,
London on or about the 15th December.
For passage apply to
Capt. HUMPHRIES-on board.
November 25th, 1846.
FOR SALE."
THE Schooner "BREEZE” now
in battle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1845.
ON SALE.
LLSOPPS Pale Ale of the October brew, BX
I lying opposite Bowra's Wharf; the A" Wm. Shand" and "Morg Basatyne." Apply FFF; andersigned besestablished himself in this adding their names to the list of Sharehokiers will
For terms apply to
Victoria, Queen's Raod,
December 19, 1845.
Teak Built
WH. S. HEYL.
TO LET THREE story veranda house at the Awest 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 CARR.
Vistoria, 18th October, 1845.
TO LET
Commodious and well finished Dwelling
A House, at the corner of Peel Street and
Gage street, Consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with ser- vauts apartments &e. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN,
THE Eastern side of the large and com- dious house eituated in Welling ton Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulars apply to,
Rom. Cath. College's Superior.
Victoris, 2nd December, 1845.
TO LET.
THE Bungalow situated in Hollywood
to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845,
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Tundersign have been appointed Agents of Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay- able in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton. MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 10th November. 1345.
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1815.
WMadeira, in hds, quarter and half quarter
NOTICE.
place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Messys FOBLER BROTHEne & Co. (Speecher, Canton Appenrell Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of this firm.
L. EUYSTER. Manila, 13th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in
NOTICE. RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for Ate erection of an lee House, for a regular supply of Ice. Parties who may be desirous of be pleased to communicate with Mr L. A. Stone No. Gough Street, who is authorised by the lea committee to receive and Register applications for shares.
Hongkong, 21st October, 1945.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
SETS of richly out glass, consisting of Quart
and Pint Decanters, tumblers, Wine,
SA Alisors Beer in Woer, pored de Wong, Champagne, flock and Liqueur Gluse, all to
Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA.
HFRANKLYN General Commission
match.
Patent Stoves to consume their own smoke adapted for either house or cabin use,
VPHILLIPS, MODRE & Co. Victorin, 20th December, 1945.
NOTICE.
W. Shipping &gent, Auctioneer, and Wine and TELE vadergained requests that all claims against
Whole Sale and Retail
UE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris Spirit Merchant.
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON Macno, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE
HR, W. W DALE and Mr. D. FOTTER are this day admitted partners in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign
per procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co.
Canton, 1st Augest, 1945,
NOTICE
*
T Road, formerly occupied by S. Fearon, THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the India Insurance Compasy of Cal- cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28th August, 1845.
Apply to
BUSH & Ca Hongkong, December 8th, 4845.
TO LET. HE premises known as the office of the "Friend of China," Three Houses situate in Welling- Street, commanding a fine view of the bay, a ce and Store situste on the Queen's Rose, in central part of the town. Early possession can
en. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD. Victoria, 19th December, 1845
TO LET
IVO Convenient Houses in Gough Street. sine exclusive of onthouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street,
Victoria, 6th December, 18459
NOTICE.
THE Interest and repossbility of Mr. Agnew JAYDINE in our establishment creed on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. Josera Jasmins and Mr. ALEXANDER Grant Dalkas are this day adfum
the estate of Joseph Muford Metcalfe, da- ceased, be sent in on or before the 1st December 1915, all dehts due to the said estate ho forthwith lighaatel.
A. II. FRYER. 1 Quenn's Reail. Vistarh, 20th Septerther, 1845.
FOR SALE NCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manda Rope,
Has on sale, of which musters can be seen anthe shour room. Part; Sherry; Claret; Charopagneg Still and Sparkling Medalkey Bandy, On; bloqu Bass's, Saunders and Rev's Deer in Hdy and Buus; do, do, in boule: Bengal Coast in 2 maund bags; Europe Rope; Paint & Oil; Guns & Pistols, A Cary and bleached Canvas New Buck, An assortment of Punted Plaor cloth of bankranting, Peints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour some patterns, Splendid Paper Meche Beisuals, and Marine Stores of all descriptions, Wind Carpeting; Saddlery, Bengsl Bilk Handherbiele Sprits, Ter and Parter in wood and bottle, hum Speeds Indian Arrow Bant; Blankets: Gop of land Land Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Soller, Oeress White Shirtings: Satin Joan, New Hands in flower of "uris and Stennelling Patteras, Stores, Quarter and Pints; Deais: Authors and Chains Gras with the free
Naution Also some very superior India bottled as A.Almanacks for 1845, and Majala Cheronts Na 3 and Manila Chemia three years oll; anda ariety
HUMPHREYS & 6. of other articles.
Bails mace and repaired on the precises by sz
13.(bres's Itad, perienced saitankers, Cauvage of the best quality Victoria, tet December, 1945. § at lowest price.
- Goods merived from alongside ship and stored | in dry Godowns on the most moderate tema.
Gods, Letters, and Purces forwarded and bus. near transacted for Parties absent. Victorie, 12th December, 1145.
THE Schceter * ALPHA“ well manned
T
Our firm now cORNSSON ALEXANDER MATHESON, DUXAID MATREONS, DAVID TASSES WILLZAH Kacao. of Casingson, as required; carrying Jesura JARBEST, and Arnors cargo Opism, reature and Paste at MI, GEGE GRANT DALLAR
JARDINE MATHESUN. & Ca. China, 1st July, 155
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, A Serather, 1815.
NOVICE
E undersigned his just rescised from the well I koen him of Prigt &e Brady, the follow- ing Wines of the choicest quality whch will be deposed of on the lowest terms
Champagne Shorry Parts in Fints
Alan Cherry Coral
CO. W.BOWEA
Victoria, 19th Decaler, 1912.