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THE FREEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE
correspondent writes, “There has been a vast Juss. in England about the religious condi- too. Negroes an 1 Chinese, but the English community at Canton are left to lead the hyes of Athreats, were they so uinded. How- * ever, the British and American Merchants
for engaging a Clergyman at their expense, and getting a place to serve for a Chapel
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE: of wall building was resin ceed to common touchi |
To the Editor of the Friend of Chind.
ston walls, and he signed the Contract of the faith that such was required of bim, he was soon ng "Aura" Ith January, 1846.
descivel however. Under the saperintahthence of Cam Sitg Moon, Si-You will doubles have heard some report of the Furopean mechanics be was compelled to built a recurrence, which took place here last night, and that you wall every stone of which wasaared and smooth. may have a correct acemat, I los no time la comunicate, and the regalt has been his bility to pay the the following particulate of which I was an eye wines.
In the first place I must inform you, that the Foot Bear parties from whom he purcha the stone, One Bow endeavouring to make arrangenickis which leaves this every evening at for Canton, was on the Saturday about 2 o'clock a boat manued with previous evening attacked about two miles from the shipping bout 10 Chinamon landed at the Mitary Hospi and fortunately succeeded in escaping to their protein tal, effered the Rontractor's house, made him a She was then well himed and conveyed a confiderable die- tance on her way. Yesterday evening she was also accomprisoner and carrie um over to the Chinese side of pabled past the islands of the North entrance by Cupmie the harbour, The men are supposed to havn heen Wr, Endicott, Mesers Hamilton, Shannon and four alanda the stone cutters to whom he owed money. yen, in a fast best belonging to a Chiamas panied Attage. This abilaction in daylight is a proof of the state of and on their return they fell in with a large host contain affairs in Hongkong, which is by no means erat ing a great number of men; they bailed tam denting him tot
table to the Autiorities. to fire as they were fanguis locumg out for Ladrones; they there upon began abusing, and Aueyo the Boatman said. they were Pychoons this was scarcely said when they fired on Captain Endicotts party from a Cingall forward, which was immediately returned and a brisk firing kept tip on both aides for about ten minutes, by which time all the which was immediately towed law the Flest. On examin boats of the Fleet arrived, and boarded the suspected boat ing her, it was found that 2 Chingmen were killed and 7 be- versly wounded, to that every attention which humanity and Medical skill can suggest is being afforded,
Captain Endidat, I regret to say, is severely wounded
in the thigh..
ENGLAND
UNITED STATES
Calcutta
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MANEAS BYDNEY
Nov, 10 Nov. Sept 23
I remain, Sir Pa Your obeat. Servant, E. LEWIS MORGAN
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THE FRIEND OF CHIN
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 1846.
Captain Endicott's gallant capture of a piratical vessel at Cumsingmoon, as communicated by our correspondent, is beyond all praise, and we sincere ly hope that the wound he has received will be merely a lemporary inconvenience
The Steamer Pluto left the harbour yesterday, having Sir John Davis on board. It is understood that His Excellency proceeds to Camsingmoon to enquire into the particulars of the capture. We presume that the pirates will he handed over to the Authorities of their own country. As they wore taken by an American, in the Chinese waters, after having fired into a Chinese vessel, it is questiona ble, it brought to Hongkong, whether they could be tried by English law.
The Vestal sailed for Whampoa yesterday 10 receive the indemnité money,
The Driver has put into Lombock for repairs, her boilers having again
gain proved defective. She was to leave for Sydney NS. W it not beingspor sible to repair her in Lombock
From the Coroner's inquest upen the seamau found drowned in the Lymoon passage it ap‹ pears that the man dil not come by his deathr
Court, but was not on liberty. On Christmas unfairly. He belonged to H. M. S. "Agi
eve he was much intoxicated, and it is believed that he went overboard accidentally; either through an open port, or from the ship's head The man was recognised by his clothes and a knife which he wore; and it to thought that the face and neck were mutilated, and the fingers taken off by fish.
We hear from Cauton that business is quite at a stand, nor will it be resumed until after the | Chinese holidays In the mean time foreigners are amusing themselves with shooting on the river side, Naipa being numerous this season.
The Chinese offer no opposition to parties visiting the suburbs, though the populace particular the lower classes are determined that foreigners shall not be permitted to enter the city. The violent patriotism of the mob will most likely subside after the first entry, and we presume that foreigners will but seldom avail themselves of the privilege. As a proper pre cantion, however, it is desirable that a war Steamer be moored off the factories, and that it be distinctly intimated to the Authorities, that they will be held responsible in the event of any outrage being committed on the persons or property of foreign residents in consequence of their admission to the city,
It is said that the American Consul now de clares that we have no right to insist on the privilege. We may at least doubt whether he holds such opinions upon the subject, as it has been understood hitherto that he was strenuous in his endeavours to secure such a reasonable
concession.
There are certains privileges granted among civilized nations to the citizens of all foreign countries, and by the established customs of na A court martial on a Lieut. of H M S. Ospreyed as a matter of right. Personal freedom is tional intercourse these privileges are conced- for disrespectful language to the Commander has been applied for.
H M. S Doalus arrived on the 12th afere fine run from Chiusan of 4 days. She brought invalids of H. M. 98th and 18th regiments, who will em back in the Sir Robert sale and sail for England immediately. The ship has been thoroughly clean ed and fumigated since she landed the convalescents who were some weeks on board for a change of air. The troops will be commanded by Lieut. Arm strong of the 18th Royal Irish and under the me dical cage of Aest Surgeon Shelan, now of the 28th Regiment
Mr Cook Paymaster and lato Purveyor to the Hospital of H. M. Ship Vinden, with Mr Gordon Iste Hospital Clerk, Mr Boyce Naval Cadet, several warrant officers and seamen will also go home in
the Sir Robert Sale
There have two or three robberies within the past few days. In one case fie robbers got five or six hundred dollars in specio. We need not caution our readers to be on their guard for a couple of weeks or until the holidays are over as this is the most dangerous mon h of the year.
In Gough Street, where the most serious robbery was committed, there is not a single policeman stationed at night, though the Street contains more houses than any one of its length in the town,
not the least important of these nights but in Canton it has been with-held, though granted at the other ports of trade. Apart from treaties of any description, we bold that foreigners, ac- cording to the established comity of nations, cannot be denied admission to the cities of any of the Consular ports, as a refusal is in opposition to inter-national law-It may be argued that the Chinese have no knowledge of the inter-national laws of western nations, and possibly they have not, but there are feelings of right and wrong common to all the members of the iman
is a shame that a site for the purpose was not attached to the British Consulate, as in the time of the E. 1. Co's reign here, for there was plenty of room, and it is not now easy to get a convenient place Mr. Macgregor offers to appropriate one of his sitting rooms "for the purpose every Sunday, but it is thought that it would be more proper to have "a place especially to serve as a Chapel,”
Agreeably to information a meeting was held on Monday
valley into a riding ground. We are happy to inform our tex. alternoon at the residence of A. Carter, Exy, to take into eunsideration meastires for converting the Wong-noi-chung do that the high respectability of the parties attention and the damianity expressed on the subject was anoh as to ensure the measure being carried through, provided the ground can be obtained on rossosable tering: Gilbert Smith, Esq, was called to the Chair, and it boing understood that mis Govern- this expressed his willingness to gram a tense fra term of tence with H. E and agree upon the tacaps requisite för years, provisional Committed was appointed to hold a cou-
attaining a measure so desirablóny
We have repeatedly exposed our concurrenos in the piene proposed. Notwithstanding the great improvements lately mude in the roads of the Colony, during a great part of the year those are so hard as to be greatly prejudicial to a horse constantly exorcismd on them. Besides the number of four passengers is such as to render it highly dangerous to put a borse to a quick pace, while the nature of our climate ren ders this not only a favorito excreme, but at many times al
at the ouly one which can be indulged in The ander. taking therefore is one that cannot fail to be most treneficial to the unth of the community as well as a source of innocent ampement, and we feel confident will be supported by the Ve100 as well as the contributions of the public Register
BEIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
JANUARY,
ARRIVALS.
11. Ann, Stevenson, Whampoa. 11, Victor, Morgan, Lombock 18th Nov
Lady Amherst. Thompson, Lindon 12th Aug 12, HMS. Dedalus, Captain McQahas, Chusa 12 John Laird, Bryant, London 27th July. 13, Congru (Am), Danes, Ouhoo 15th Dec 13, Rainbow (Am), Sand, New York 1st Oct. 13, Natchez (Am), Waterman, Whampoa January,
SAILED
11, Nymph, Horsburgh, Whampoa 12, Aden, King, Whampoa.
12, H. M. S. Vestal, Captain Talbot, Whampoa. 12. H. M. Str Pluto, Com. Airy, Gumsingmoon, 12, Royalist, Lees, Cumsinginnon.
PASSENGERS. Per Andaz Mr. Morrison. Per Victor Mr Land
Per Lady Amherstugor Edie and L. Wade 98th Reg. Mr J. Stevenson.
Per John Laird William Hocket Esq.; John Roberts Esq.
Per Rainbow Mrs Bush, two children and ser vani; Miss Deblois,
REPORTS:
The Lady Amherst," exchanged signals with the following vessels in the eastern Archipelago. Black Cal: Glentauer; Gardner, John Christina; Mary Ann Webb.
The Rainbow has made a splendid passage of 103 days from New York.
VESSELS IN VICtoria Harbour.
Admital Sir Thomas Cochrane.
M. S. Agincourt, Captain Lyster, Flag of Rear- H. M. S. Dedalus, Captain McQahac. of amity to a. M. S. Hard, Captain Egerton. 14. M. Tr. S. Alligator, Com, King. H. M. S. Mieden, 2nd Master in charge smer,
............ Hospital and Store Ship. Anglona, Lane, Ann, Stevenson, Audaz, Oliver, Bomanjee Hormasjes, Coates, Caleutia, Osborne, Congru (Am), Doanes, Emeio, Frasar,
family, and they are not ignorant that the imprisonment of the subjects of foreign powera with whom they are no terms o particular part of the suburbs of a city in itself an insult to these foreign powers, That it is looked upon by the popsiace as a mark of də- gradation is unquestionable, and we sincerely trust that the representative of Great Britain | China, will insist, and if necessary compel
government to grant to foreign residents that degree of personal freedom, which has been to long withheld from them, China has now taken her position among civilized nations; she has formed treaties with some of the chef commercial and maritime powers; and it be. comes the more necessary, that the subjects of The Register on the HIGHEST AUTHORITY Con the individual annoyance of disreputable her foreign allies be proteged, not only from
tradicts the statement put forth by us, that the unfortunate Contractor who committed suicide had men, but also from the ne tonal insult that has been compelled to put a stone front to the Officers been cast upon them by the restriction of the barracks, the Contract being for brick. We Canton authorities. No toplisty will ever con are not in the habit of taking the mere assertion vince us, that the closing the gates of the city of Officiale as truth, when opposed to the evidence was not intended to mark the Stranger as a de of bonest men who do not boast of their high au- graded being, and that as such it has been, and thorny. We think it is about a couple of years still is considered by the populace. Were the since an unfortunate wight in the temporary foreign residents of the Brith metropolis tes charge of this paper, put forth come statements stricted to the district of Wapping, and eva upon what he also termed the highest authority. This there annoyed by disgusting placards bent fron reign of Sir Henry Pounger, who annually stuck on the walls of their houses, demanded that the zerg Editorgive up his high an. with a view to convince the Wappinites, that
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Gazelle (Am), Chase, General Wood Stukee, John Barry, Clarke, John Lard, Bryat, Linnet, Lady Amherst, Thompson,
schon (Am), Hatch, Lure, Grosvenor.
Natches (Am), Waterman, Privateer Martell, Rambow (Am), Band, Sir Robert Nale, Loader, Terraz, Briggs, Victor, Morgan, Wissahickon (Aus), Webber,
para Mans,
Macricar and Co J. Matheson and Co
J Matheson and Co J. Matheson and Co Rossell and Co
Captain
A Li Partite having claims upon the undersigned are requested to send in them accounts for apstment, and all persons indebted are requested to make payment lo.
M CLERJON Victoriath January, 1946
NOTICE THE undersigned hereby give notice that they have this day disposed of their business and premises in Canton to Mr Charles Camphoff, and bag to retum their best thanks to their friends and the public generally for the support they have so liberally received.
MCMURRAY & On.
Canton, 10th January, 1848
NOTICE
WITH reference to the above the undersigned Begs in wform his friends and the public generally, that he has purchased the business and
and will from this date carry on the trade in his premises in Canton of Messrs. McMurray & Co.
own name, hoping to receive a continuance of the same liberal patronage.
All debts or claims due to or owing from the late firm of McMurray & Co. of Canton must be sent it immediately for adjustment and payment
CHARLES CAMPBELL Canton, 10th January, 1846.
to me.
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
Ship Chandlers, Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants, and Commission Agents &c.
No 1 & 2 WOOSNAM'S BUILDINGS. -~- AVE Tor sale all kinds of Biores suitable for
H Ships, such as Cauvas, Blocks, Rope, Twi
nc, Beef, Pork, &c &c. Also Stores suitable for families, Double Gloster Cheese, Butter in small Kegs and Jais, York hams, Coffee, Chocolate, Preserved Meats and Soups, Sauces and l'ickles assorted, Sardines Prunes. Bloom Raisins, Pearl Barley, Jams and Jellies, Tea in small packages, superior Bristol Tripe, Salmon, Tongues.
ALSO
Beer and Porter in Cask, Barclay and Perkins Stout in battles, Allopp's Beer.
Superior Port and Sherry, Madeira in wood and bottles, Videnia, olf Cognac, Whiskey in cask and bottle, Cask Brandy, Churry Cordial, and a varic- ty of other articles..
Victoria, 20th December 1945,
NOTICE.
TUST feceived ex “Aten" a smull fúvoice of Jprime Cumberland Hams and Cheese.
SMITH & BIRMELOW,
Victoria, 6th January, 1840,-
To
SODA WATER
AND
RATED LEMONADE,
be obtained at the manufactory of the onders signed
SMITH & BRIMELOW. No 1 and 2 Woosnam's Buildings, corner of Put- tinger Street,
S
NOTIGE
MITH & BRIMELOW have removed their af Pottinger Street, Louen's Road, where they will establishment to Wuosnam's Buildings corner
in future carry on their business,
Victorin, 15th December, 1815.
FOR SALE!
A stal invoice of Lamb's Wool Vests and Dra
wers; Merino Vests and Drawers, Cotton Velis Ge. Regatta Shirts, Cloth Caps and elastic Braces, all superior articles.
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, Woesnam's Buildings, corner of Pot- inger Street, December 19th, 1945.-
NOTICE AOODS stored in dry and secure Godowns on
the most moderato terms.
SMITH & BIRMELOW. Victoria, 15th December, 1815.
NOTICE
RS CHRISTOPHER respectfully begs to ne- quaint the Ladies of Victoris, that she has received a large assortment of Childrens clothing of different patterns and quality, suitable both for sum- mer and winter, from the ages of six months to ten years inclusiva. Also a lot of childrens habit Shirts and Collars; Ladies and Gentlemen's Blond and Cambrick Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's Gloves of different enfor; Ladie's Boots and Shoes,
Victorm, December 26th, 1846
J. Matheson and Co J. Matheson and Co Dent-and Co Wetmore and Co Lindsay and Co Younghusband and Co FOR SALE at the Stores of the undersigned :→ Russell and Co. A quantity of Ladies Bennetts, Muslin do J. A. Durran | Laine, and Cambric printed and Cotton Dresses, Bush and Co De Laine, Cashmere and Damask Shawls, Lace of C. S. Luugrah all kinds, Flannel of different description, Merino Frocks, Ladies black and white Silk Stockings, Gentlemens Check Shirts, Coats and Vests of dif forent patterns, and of superior description, Cont Baltons, Men and Childrens Caps.
TO LET.
Lindeay and Co Willem Lane Burd, Lange and Co Wetmore and On Test and Co
An assortment of Chas Vare, Oibangs States, n small invoic. 9 Jewellery, Manila Chernote Na 3. Comed Beef, Butter and Chees, Alsoppa Bear,
upon the lowest terms.
rity, an to gare the great man, the poor scribbler their forein neighbours were little bettor the best HOUSE situated ea the North Side of Cognac Bredy, Gin, Wines and Cherry Cordial,
made an apology, We apprehead that our fricod of the Register has also been gulled by the high official, who is plagued with an Aching for news- paper popularity; however this is a subject of li the importatco, Teath will prevail" against any authority, and the dying declaration of the Con tractor, and the existing contacts themselves, will show, that extra work was done for which the man 1959 never paid.
Like the Editor of the Register wo bave also been mukio: enquiries, the result of which is, ther the massive stone cnaliature which runs round the Offers barracks was no contracted for the offices attached to the Generals lavare, Opray
of nine or tea apastients, wore fushed according to ement, whenthet char compiledio de wint these an prata of Rosewood to correry
Gough Street. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
NOTICE
HENRY H. KENNEDY is authorized to sign by procuration for our firm at Shang
MACYICAR & Co, Victoria, 12th January 1949,
position than that of foreigners at Cauton as fiends, they would not be placed in a worke
the olden times, Since the late war, they lin. condition has been ameliorated it is true, but nothing less than perfect fiberty of ingress | nai and egress to the city, with the further prisk lege of visiting the sorraming country rank be conceded before Great Britain evacuates the land of Chusan. There are other inasista which require to be arranged before Cousao sa shandone thash we are not at present res quired to refer to the
On corrispredent complain of the latter. tion displayed to as relans requirements so
commandy by the brush Easy, wis new pléged to act apart a pio of the ground
H andersigned ste prepared to issue Policies
at Shanghai, on behalf of the static Macine lasarance Office, payable to Hosgang, Calcutta, Murus, Bornbay,sod Lina
Agents Anstis Muere haznase Ogled
GARBOY FANCY BALL
TAUTUR PATEIKALE OF FUL MAJER D'ENEGAL
with the inal face of the dwelmegusset from the Chinese, as a site for a Creare un vanday, 17 January, hik
les, to paint, or in gasin koudertones, sister klift rooms, footroen, die to resemble Pric
Canton has now a large forearm population,
i Lere no place of Christian worship, non ler as we are aware, a there aur releas Many vee zi lajes that the
In our next issues we give partercars more fully, to be mesthus y, could notice the fits of another unfortunate Contractor for Sitary bui inga. Alinagreed with the Executive Cugine. Wood ight be indsend 1 ring o built a sea-wed in the roar of the sem Herzali Canton, but anfurtunately the star of
ot the rate of 12 ca ret lost. shin's wardee › heath requires that he recura to Aberica. Oz.
Tis parties, reguested that all parties invet and are the above, and bring this shot for presentation as the epizeaza, ze without then
LE CHRISTOPHERL Victoria, 23rd December, 1945.
for the inhabitants of Hongkong, Mastera HB CHRISTOPHER respectfully begs to in-
of Vescla &c, that he has this day openot ko. freshment Rooms cat to Mr Just's in the Queen's Road
A printed scale of charges for Breakfasts, Tif- Bins Dinars &c. which will be at catiemely mo. erate charges, will be hung up lo do promises, The English and Leal Newsmpers to be had at
Vienia, zarf Necorulan 135 BATIONARY Or Sale at the tum of tho
Arcokot Books of sizga Valley and boolsens Paper, develops of cats. Nite Paper, Steel Pena, ¦ Walers, Sining Wok, Chang Paper Memoran- dem Sinks, Eleting Locks Uniting Cards Bay ing Card Cases, Bhick Lead Fences, and a vanes dotter Stallonery too para la maanties...... MONORAY & GG
Vitoris, Cases's tool and Aberdeen Diest, Di Jungry, 1815