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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND
INTERMEDIATE PORTS..
NOTICE.
M.T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nahlds Majesty's Consul.
Executor,
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cap-me to the office of the undersigned at Macao. All C. LLOYD, Esq. are requested to forward the T
tain Lewis, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places charges or postage on the same will be paid oo at daylight on the 1st of February, 1846. Cargo will delivery be received on board until noon, and specie until 4 p. M. on Saturday 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 MR. HENRY H. KENNEDY is authorized
Nethlds, Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 1845-
hai.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.
BY the undersigned 26 Boxes of Turkish smok.
ing Tobacco.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 17th January, 1846, A
PIANO FORTES.
A very elegant Rosewood cabinet Piano, 6) Oc
taves, with metalic plates; also a Mahogany Piano of a similar description for sale at the Go downs of,
RAWLE,„DUUS & Co. BEER AND PORTER.
to sign by procuration for our firm at Shang-AN Invoice of Beer and Porter by a late arrival
MACVICAR & Co.
for sale by, Victoria, 12th January, 1846,
NOTICE.
THE
forwarded by this route to Madras and Calentia, and will be retained on board the Steamer at Gulle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those places, when they wil he transhipped free of ex- pense. Arrangements are made in the Steamers throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer- undersigned are prepared to issue Policies
at Shanghai, on behalf of the Asiatic Marine A chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- tain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal-Insurance Office, payable in Hongkong, Calcutta, cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez Madras, Bombay, and London. line at Galle, to secure which it is requisite that a
Agents Asiatic Marine Insurance Office. notice of at least two months be given to the Company's Agent here.
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 bo distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit. - J. A. OLDING.
Victoria, Hongkong, Janinary 1st, 1846.
A
TO LET
Agent.
HOUSE situated on the North Side of
Gough Street. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
TO LET.
Commodious and well finished Dwelling
10 A cover of Peel
Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedroos, offices on ground floor, with ser- vants apartments fre. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN,
THE Eastern side of the large and com. modieus house situated in Welling- ton Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulars apply to
Rom Cath. College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
TO LET.
TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Streel, with Verandahs, each containing ne Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street
Victoria, 6th December. 1845.
TO LET House in Gough Street. Apply to
JOHN CARR.
TO LET THE premises known as the office of the "Friend
of China;" Three Houses situate in Welling. ton Street, commanding a fine view of the bay; Shop and Store situate on the Queen's Road, in a central part of the town. Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD. Victoria, 19th December, 1845.
FOR SALE.
MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. MACVICAL & Co. and FRAMJEE JANSETIEN Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
J
FLETCHER & Co.---Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.—Canton. Victoria, 1st July: 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:
MACVICAR & Co.⠀
Victoria, 12th January, 1846.
NOTICE. THE business of the undersigned will from the TE
1st proximo, be carried on under the firin of BLENKIN, RAwson & Co.
FOX, RAWSON & Co.
31st December, 1845.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs Bienkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson. Hongkong, 15th January 1846.
FOR SALE,
the Godowns of Meers Blenkin, Rawson & Co Allsops Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
Firm.
NOTICE.
this day been admitted a partner in our R. THOMAS SCHAYLOR, HATHAwar Nee has,
NYE, PARKIN & Co. Canton, January 1st, 1846.
NOTICE.
HE andersigned have been appointed Agents at Canton for the st Globe, Insurance Office" of Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay: able in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton.
Canton, 10th November. 1845,
FOR SALE. LEACHED and Brown Canvas · Nos. I a 7.
...
NOTICE.
IF JOHN BATSON, son of the late ALICE BAT
soy, of Wapping, Liverpool, will apply at this office he will receive a letter on his family affairs. Office of the 'Friend of Chian,"
26th December, 1945.
CARD.
THE undersigned has established himself in this
place as a Commission and General Agent in ̧ ̧ connection with Messis FouLER BROTHERS & Co. (Speecher, Canton Appenrell) Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of this firm.
L. EUYSTER.
Manila, 13th July, 1815.
FOR SALE.
RAWLE, DUUS
& Co.
MA
TABLE WAKE &c.
few dinner, breakfast, tea and coffee sets; niso glass dinner sets complete with decanters &c. at the Godowos of the undersigned..
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. UST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted secure in the hottest fire.
Je subscribers.
ALSO.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and catties.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845,
FOR SALE
QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also 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.
Assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Europe, Manila and Coir Ropo, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and | topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1815,
FOR SALE. pwo Ponies; one accustomed to carry a Lady.
Both warranted sound. Apply to.
N. DUUS. Quee's Road, 15.Jan: 1846,
Two
FOR SALE. VAUNDERS Pale October brewed alc in Wood,
Champagne and Claret. Apply to
FANILA Rope of all sizes. Also Hcerings
Cherry Cordial.
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road. Victoria, 2ad January, 1846.
NOTICE.
DAVID SIMEON will not be responsible for
any debis contracted on account of the Lorcha "William" from this date.
Victoria, 7th January, 1846.
NOTICE.
- RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for
ARRANGE OF 22 Ice livuse, for a regular supply of Icc. Parties who may be desirous of adding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicate with Mr L. A. Stone No. 2 Gough Street, who is authorised by the Ice committee to receive and register applications for
Hongkong, 21st October, 1915.
shares.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
SETS of richly cut glass, consisting of Quart
and Pint Decanters, tumblers, Wing, Claret, Champagne, Hock and Liqueur Glasses, all to match'
Patent Stoves to consumo their own smoke adapted for either house or enbin use.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
FOR SALE,
ANCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manila Rope, Navy and bleached Canvas, Navy Duck- Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour and Marine Stores of all descriptions, Wines, Spirits, Beer and Porter in wood and hottie, Iran
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, and Lead Water pipe, Shest Lead, Solder, Ocres,
BLEAC Flax Sewing Twine,
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1146.
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior
WEBSTER, Gandy, quarter and half quarter
FLETCHER & Co.
casks, and in cases,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris. topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON. Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE business of the undersigned will from this date be conducted in the name of C. S. Conr
ROBERT STRACIJAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA-
H
Plaster of Paris and Stencelling Patterns, Stoves," Grates with Fenders &e. to match. Nautical Almanacks for 1846, and Manila Cheroots No. 3 and 4.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Road,
W.SANKLY, General Commission and Victoria, et Encumber, 1845.
Spirn Merchant.
show room
Whole Sale and Retail.
Has on sale, of which musters can be seen at the Port; Sherry; Clarei; Chaifipagne; Still and Sparkling Moselle, Brundy; Gin ; Alsops, Bass's, Saunders and Ree's Beer in hds and Buts; do, do, in bottle; Bengal Gram in 2 maund bags; Europe Rope ; Paint & Oil; Guns & Pistols.
An assortiment of Painted Floor cloth of hand-
some patterns, Splendid Paper Mache" Bedsteads, Carpeting; Saddlery Bengal Silk Handkerchiefs
On & Co. his partners being as heretofore, ED-s Arrow Ront; Blankets; Garry and WARD M. DASTELL, and WILLIAM DICKINSON of White Shirtings; Satin Jean; New Bottles in the firm of DANIELL, DICKINSON & Co, in London Quarter and Pints; Deala; Anchors and Chains. Also some very súperior Indía bettled Pale Alo, and Liverpool,
C.S. COMPTON. and Manila Cheroots three years old; and a variety
of other articles.
Canton, 1st January, 1916.
R. ROGER Jacsov is authorized to sign our
firm by precaution.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 20th December, 1845.
NOTICE
all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels į
particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON,
Macao, ist July, 1845.
TO LET
THE upper part of a House, having five large
JE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies
payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and London. TURNER & Ca Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th Augsa, 1848,
NOTICE.
rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Rosd. | ya WILLIAM WARD BROWN is antheriud For particulars apply to
to sign for our Firm by procuratioo, HUMPHREYS & Co.
HEGAN & Co. Victoria, 0th December, 1815
1st January, 18IL TO LET
THE upper part of a commodious and will baik dwelling House containing seven toons with servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to,
D. LAPRAIK
No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street..
Victoris, 24th October, 1845.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY.
M
NOTICE. THE business of the undersignal will in future be carried as in connection with his Brother Mr. Anax Scorr ander the firma of W., Scorr & Ca
WILLIAM SCOTT. Victoria, 1s Aurim, leta
NOTICE.
THE
THE Undersized bare formed a partnership, far) TESSRE DENT, BEALE & Co. are authorized! I the transaction of a ceneni Agener and Com
to issue Polices on behalf of the Society at mision business, ander the respecte Fine of Shanghai, payable in flongkong, Calcatta, Ben. | Rame, Ders & Ch 3 Vilon, and Dou bay, and Loudoiz,
Rance & Cani Shanghai.
SR RAWLE N. DUES Victoria, Hongkong, lat October, 1913.
DENT, & Ca
Shoe. Pidou Insurance Society.
Victoria, Is: January, 1816
Soils made and repaired on the premises by ex. perienced wilmskets; Carvags of the best quality at lowest price.
Goods received from alongside ship and stored in dry Giedowns on the most prodejate terme.
Goods, Letters, and Parcel forwarded and hugi.
ness transacted för Parties alwent Victoria, 12th December, 115.
THE Schooner • ALPHA," wali minned and armed, runs between Hongkong, Macao, or Corsing icou, na required, carrying cargo Opiùm, Treasure and Passengers, ut moat moż
W. 1. PRANKLYN. Victoria, 5th September, 1915. POR SALE a new Peluquin Carnage Ap
ulato
W. EL PRANKLYN. Victoria, ord fxtepler, 1940.,
FOR SALE figury Burse and and yoint es sits or dave. Apply to
W. IL PRINKLYY Victoria, 12th Decemirr, 174,
NOTICE.
THE undersigned has just received from the well
koown Grm of Perigal & Brady, the follow ing Wines of the choicest quality which will be disposed of on the lowest terms
Champagne Sherry Ports in Pict:
Madeira
Claret
Also Cherry Cordial
C. W. BOWRA. Victoria, 19th December, 1945
NOTICE.
JUST opened and for Sale at the stores of the
undersigned.
A large assortment of Carpeting all patterns, Hearth Rugs &c. &c. Tartan and Cheek Clotha, Drills and White Cotton and worsted Hoes, La- dies Musline De Laime and Printed Dresses, Lacer ami à large assortment of Perfumery, stationary Table limes and Oilmans Stores of all descriptiona
Candies dcc.
D. CHBHCLM, Queen's Road. Victoria, November 21st, 1815, *
FOR SALE.
Afw Superior Saddles and Double Bridless mall size and agitable for Ponies. Also a variety of tuncy Dueskin Cloth
LANE, HOWLAND & CO. Victoria, January Oth, 1940,
0°
SODA WATER.
IN SALE-At the Store of Ms. Joha Smith in
Mecab from Dr. Iluster's. Meila Water Manufactory thero.. Macao, Ettis January, sala
BRITHIL HOTEL
GABRIEL has takes a commotions hast al- H FRASKLIN kur jest nousive for sali ill. enatedat the Corner of Grahnradtreet, & short
distance south of the Gaumen's Boach, which he in 11.
Fresch Merino in all colors for Ladies diezer, unde to conduct na a katel under the above title. Test flat, Tall user porn Cander presį tiersteigen ferturing kin with there patrncags serve wicking, biswoord and Basket, Pecatoon with Gad these comfort strictly attended to
Bekey, Brennur rests! Testul Qadar Pus. The ulete of the antides for wila në muskurate, priqua in any quantity to mal phrohnery.
Kaying Houm, Tadember 19, 19,
All the articles sappherd will be of the first eve jdeseriyfion,
A Theraton'a Bilford Table on the Primises, Vongria, 14th March, 1645,