Giraffe, Robinson,
Russell and Co Wetmore and Co Joven Corina, Dring, D. & M. Rustomjee and Co
John Laird, Bryant,
Justina (Dutch), Rash,
Pearl, Morrison,
Roseanna, Crighton,
J. M. S. Van Basel Lindsay and Co Dent and Co Rustomjee and Co
Russell and Co, Russell and Co Captain etcher and Co Captain
Lady Amherst, Thompson,
Nymph Horsburgh,
D. & M.
P. Adler (Prussian), Schutt,
Prins Carl (Swede), Molien,
Tulenia, A. F. Anson,
Victor, Morgan,
Wild Irish Gül, Buckton,
VE88ELS AT Macao,
H. C. M, S. Alcmene, Captain Duplan. Fatal Hair (Dutch);" Harrier,, Isabella Robertson, Kelly, John (Swede), Olterberg, Lady Hayes, Langley, Preciosa (Sp), Pardo, Snipe, Endicott,
J. M. S. Van Basel C. Saponrjce Langrah F. J. de Paiva Camsingmann J. M. &Co J. Matheson and Co ** Captain A. Heard and Co
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO.
U S. S. Columbus (74), Com. Biddle, Bogue forts. U. S. Corvette Vincennes, Captain Paulding, Anna Maria, Millett,
Chile, Bray,
Congress.
Geneva, Drinker,
Wetmore and Co Olyphant and Co Wetmore and Co Russell and Co Russell and Co Tiers, Bourne and Co Russell and Co Wetmore and Co Wetmore and Co
Carthage, Fox,
Coquelle, Eldridge,
Loochoo, Hatch,
Medora, Cooke,
Yumchi, Steele,
FOR SALE.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
SALE OF BOOKS AND PRINTS.
MANLYN is receivet innse curious and varied assortment of Books and Prints consist ing of ******
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
R. FRANKLYN has received instructions to | Ship Chamillers, Wholesale and Retail Wine and
Spira Merchants, and Commission Agents &c.
No.1 & 2 WOOSNAM'S BUILDINGS. AVE for sale all kinds of Stores suitable for HAY
Ships, such as Cangas, Blocks, Rope, Twi Beef, Pork, &c. &c. Also Stores suitable for families, Double Gloster Cheese, Butter in small Kegs and Jars, York hams, Coffee, Chocolate, Preserved: Ments and Soups, Sauces and Pickles Barley, Jams and Tellies, Tea in small packages, assorted, Sardines, Prunes, Bloom Raisins, Pearl
superior Bristol Tripe, Salmon, Tongues.
Findens views of the Watering Places, Canadian Scenery; American disto; Switzerland Illustratedne, and the Life and Works of Robert Burns io sets of six volumes, with engravings by the first artists. These are gems for the Library or the drawing room, the latter to his contrymen partienty must be a scource of never failing amusement,
ALSO
Various works on Architecture, ancient and mo- dern, a great variety of Atlasses books maps prints colored and plain, and sundry other articles, nautic- at instruments, knives, scizers, Telescopes etc. etc
AND
A case of English Boots and Shoes, without reserve, 07 Sale to commence at 7:30 P.M., Thursday 20, The whole will be on view the day of the male, from 9 A. M.
WINE SALE BY AUCTION. to Housekeepers and the Public generally, IR FRANKLYN has the pleasure to announce
that he has received instructions to put up for per emptory sale on Monday next the 2nd proximo at 4.30 r. . The following wines (the property of gentleman leaving the Colony) and of the first
quality.
50 baskets superior Champagne
AAR ALSO Stout in battles, Allopp's Beer,
Beer and Porter in Cask, Barclay and Perkins
Superior Port and Sherry, Madeira in wood and bottles, Vidonia, old Cogane, Whiskey in cask and boule, Cask Brandy, Cherry Cordial, and a vatic ty of other articles.
Victoria, 20th December 1845.
JUST RECEIVED Small Invoice of prime Marischino Champagné ( **Duchetell" Rheims) and Orange Flour
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, Ifith January, 1846
Water.
SODA WATER
AND
ÆRATED LEMONADE, To be obtained at the manufactory of the under
signed.
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
11 cases French Port & Sherrye, 3 years in bottle | No 1 and 2 Woosnam's Buildings, corner of Pot-
8 doz Splendid Hock Geisenhimer
20 cases Copenhagen Cherry Brandy
2 cases Trieste Marachino.
tinger Street,
NOTICE.
i
CIRCULAR
1077
MONS. G. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS. EGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry tablishment from Macso to Hongkong where he Intends ecaducting his Business in all its branches and trusts by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received:
Mons. C. Dorris also begs to state that be in for the climate, likewise a selection of Drills and lends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable
fancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc ; ako on sssortment
of Butts, Vallencias, Silke, Satins and Fancy Vle- vets for Vests of the newest style and fashion,
MONK C. Doruto has a small assortment of
Gents Kidd, Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, etc, etc, all the above articles are of the best description that could be
pro cured in the Colony, Gentlemen can depend on having their Clothes made in the first style of fa- shion and elegance
Address to Moss. C. Durvis, Taylor & Draper, Wellington St., one door fram Graham St. Victorin, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845,
MCEWEN & Co. MENERAL Commission and Shipping Agents
Wine Beer and Spirit Marchants. And Auctioneers Qurch,s Reed & Chinams Hong. Supply Ships, Families and foreign residents st the consular ports, with all descriptions of Stores, Salt provisions, Wine, Beer and Spirits upon mo deante terms..
Also dry and convenient storage for goods. Victoria, 1st January, 1846.
FOR SALE.
Gentlemen will find this a rare opportunity of JUST received ex "Aden" a small Invoice of TUST landed a few Hogsheads Superior Dark.
THE undermentioned Wines from the House of replenishing their stock with a superior Wine. The
Gledatanes, King & Co. London,
Port in cases of 3 dozen Madeira
3
"
Champagne
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1848.
PORTO NOVO IRON WORKS.
IND14 IRON find STEEL COMFANY, have THE
again blown in their Furnaces, and are now ready to execute orders for Pig Iron and Iron Cast ings of every description.
From improvements in the Manufacture of their Iron, they are now capable of making Castings of the softest description and malleability, and of great strength which can be filed, turned and bored
with ease.
The uniform and excellent strong quality of their Pig together with the superiority of their Castings, give them confidence in the perfect certainty of ex- ocuting any orders they may receive to the entire satisfaction of those who tuny employ them.
The arrangements to complete their Forge are nearly finished, and they hope by the beginning of the year to supply Bar Iron of all sizes, uniform in quality and equal to the best European Marks.
Castings of the following description may be procured
Large Castings:-Columas or Pillars, Beams and Pipes, for Buildings, &c.
Small Castings:-Plain and Ornamental Brac- kets for Wall Strade, Lamps, Shelves, &c.
Do.
Do-Railways and Balusters,
Do. Do-Bedsteads with and without Posts. Hinges and Bolts for large Gates and Doors Castors for Beds, or for Tables or Boxes.
Pestles and Mortars of large and small sizes, and many other Castings of the like description too
numerous to mention.
Order or Letters of enquiry addressed to their Agents
Messrs. BAINBRIDGE & Co, Madras,
TULLOCH & Co., Calcutta. RMINGTON & Co, Bombay, or to the Managing Director at Porto Nova, shall be immediately attended to.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. THE following are for Sale and Recommended. HOUSEHOLD ARTICES.
THE
Speed's Arrow-Root, Robinson's Patent Grosts and Barley, Seidlitz Powders, Essence of Ginger, Syrup of Raspberries, Furniture Oil, French Polish Salt of Lemons for removing Ink and other Stains from Linen, &c.
PATENT MEDICINES,
Murray's Fluid Magnesis and Acidulated Syrup, Shepherd'e pecacuanha Lozenges for Coughs, Labarraque's Disinfecting Solution of Chloride of Lime and soda.
Gotthemier's Gelatine Capsules of Copaiba, Planten's Concentrated Capsules of Castor Oil, Frank's Specifie Solution of Copaiba.
PERFUMERY.
Bear's Grease, Cold Cream, The True Eau de Cologue, Hair Oil different sorts, Lavander Water, Lip Salve, Pomade Divine, Pungent Salta, Low's Perfumed Soaps, Tooth Powder different varieties Compound Fluid Extract of Sarsaparilla, (pre- pared at Dispensary),
time of sale (Afternoon) being arranged for their convenience.
Queen's Road, January 26th, 1846.
LONDON ILLUSTRATED PAPERS. THOSE elegant and amusing papers, the Pictorial
Times and Illustrated News, are regularly sup- plied by Messrs Simmonds & Ward, foreign Pub lishers London. A subscription of £2 per an: Payable in advance, covers postage on papers, sup- plements &c.
Orders received at the Office of the "Friend of
China "*
SEAL
FOR HER MAJESTY'S NAVY. NEALED Tenders are required on or before 12 O'clock the 26th instant, for the following
Paint White
Stores viz:
Black
5
Brushes
While wash do.
Paint Oil
One Ton
One Ton
Two hundred
Filly
300 Gallons
The above Stores must be of good and approved quality or they will not be accepted
M
Ditto
11:00 唱
10.00 "la.do
THS. MCKNIGHT.
Naval Storekeeper. Naval Yard, Hongkong, 20th Jany:, 1848.
FOR SALE. EDHURST'S Chinese & English Dictionary dicto in superior binding, Medhurst's Dictionary of the Hok-keen Dialect, Medhurst's Comparative Vocabulary of the Chi- nese, Corean and Japanese language, Medhurst's Dictionary in the Favorlang Disleet of the Formosan language. Medhurst's Dialogues in the Mandarin Dialoci, Medhurst's Notice on Chiness Grammar, Medhurst's State and Prospects of China,
-
www
Collie's Translation of the four Books Premare's Notitia Lingute Sinica Rambles of the Emperor Ching-Tih : a Chinese Tale, translated into English by Tsin-Shen; late of the Anglo Chinese College, Malacon,
A Lozilogus of the English, Malay and Chinese language
--
"
**
9.00
9.00 250
as
prime Cumberland Hams and Cheese.
SMITH & BIRMELOW.
Victoria, 6th January, 1848,
NOTICE.
SMITH & BRIMELOW have removed their of Pollinger Street, Queen's Road, where they will in future carry on their business.
Victoria, 15th December, 1845,
NOTICE.
establishment to Woosnam's Buildings corner
OODS stored in dry and secure Godowns on
the most moderate terms.
SMITH & BIRMELOW. Victoria, 15th December, 1845.
JUST IMPORTED.
PX ADEN' Superfine Blue Cloth 1st quality; Gent's superior White and Colored Silk Gloves, a small invoice of Shoes and a few Riding Whips.
F. FUNCK.
Victoria. 9th January, 1816.
JUST RECEIVED, ND for Sale by the undersigned, a few pieces
A superior Tartan
Trowsers.
Oppusile the Commissariat, Victoria, 2nd January, 1846.
NOTICE.
F. FUNCK.
Lf persons having claims upon the undersign Aod are requested to send in their accounts for adjustment; and all persons indebted are requested to make immediate payment to,
JOHN KAINS, Victoria, 6th January, 1818.
E. CHRISTOPHER begs to inform the de Ladies of Hongkong that he has just receiv- 150 ed by the "Braganza" a splendid asshfiment of 2.00 ladies French Silk and Gauze dresses, Barege ca-
2.00 5.00
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chomire, Glacé broché, Barege satin, Labrador,
Colored Brandy. Also, Dark and Pate Colored Cognac in bottle, of first quality.
MOEWEN & Co.
Victoria. 20th Jany., 1846.
Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-By the undersigned.
Champagne,
Hock,
Beer, oud Stout, all of the first quality, EDWARD NEWMAŃ. Victoria 7th October, 1845...
THE
NOTICE.
HE subscriber having succeded Mr. P. Town- SEND, as Auctioneer anà Commission Agent, respectfully solicits the patronago of the Merchan's' and foreign Residents in Hongkong and China, and hopes by a prompt attention to business, to merit a continuance of the patronage bestowed upon his predecessor.
WILLIAM S. HEYL.
At the Old Stand Queen's Road. Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
ONE
FOR SALE.
¡NE Complete Copy of the Chinese Repository.
Apply to
W. S. HEYL.
FOR SALE.
the Store of the Subscriber.
Others in Wood and Bot- les, Port Wine in Cases; Peppermint Cordial; Ale in Wood; Porter and Cider in Bottles; Superior American Butter; Corn meal; Family Beef in §. Bbls; Neats Tongues; Rounds; Tobacco; Sugars No 3 and 4, Manila Cheroots in 1000 and 500 Boxes; Oats in Bbls.; Russia Canvase; Twins; Paint Oil and Turpentine; Bright Varnish.
WM. 8. HEYL Queen's Road, Victoria, 5th December, 1846,
NOTICE.
Veloading fleurie, and other robes; Ladies plaid P. TOWNSEND, having resigned his business, 5.00 Silk shawls and Scarfs, Cravates gouffrées, and
1.50
Apply at the London Missionary Society's estimation. Hollywood Road- Victoria, 20th January, 1816-
FOR SALE.
of Auction and Commission Agent in favour
Mille raies, of the latest style, which he offers with of Mr. WILLIAMS. Hevь, begs to return hía thanka...... confidence as being the newest and must distingue to the Merchants of China, for their very liberal lot of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong.patronage during his residence in the Country, and
Alsa gentlemen's Black Silk and Satin Cravats and Waistcoatings of superior quality. ·
NOTICE.
A few Superior Saddles and Double Bridles; small CHRISTOPHER respectfully begs to no-
size and suitable for Popies. Also a variety of fancy Doeskin Cloth.
LANE, ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, January 6th, 1846,
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 Check Cloths, Drills and White Cotton and worsed Hoes, La. dies Musline De Laims and Printed Dresses, Lace and a large assortment of Perfumery, stationary Table linen and Oilmans Stores of all descriptions Candles &c.
D. CHISHOLM. Queen's Road.
སྶ ། སུམ ཊྛནྟི Victoria, November 21st, 1845.
NOTICE.
Ship Medicine Chests all sizes, and replenished THE undersigned has just received from the well
firm of Perigal & Brady, the followi
disposed of on the lowest terms
quaint the Ladies of Victoria, 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 inclusive, Also a lot of childrens habit
would at the same time solicit the continuance of the same favour for his successor, Mr. Townsend will remain with Mr. HEYL, until March 1846, as salesman and can promise the usual punctuality in business,
Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims upon the undersigned are requested to send in their accounts for Shirts and Collars; Ladies and Gentlemen's Blund | adjustment, and all parties indebted are requested and Cambrick Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's Gloves to make immediate payment lo.
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 2nd December, 1845,
FOR SALE.
of different color; Ladie's Boots and Shoes,
Victoria. December 28th, 1815.
TK CHRISTOPHER respectially begs to in- forfa the inhabitants of Hungkong, Masters of Vessels &c. that he has this day opened Re- freshment Rooms next to Mir Just's in the Queen's Road.
A printed scale of charges for Breakfasts, Tif- Gas Dinners &c. which will be at catremely mo- derate" charges, will be hung up in the premises The English and Local Newspapers to be had ut all times
Victoria, 23rd December, 1913.
JUST ARRIVED,
By the undersigned a few fars of superior Eng.
Y
lah
C. MARKWICK.
Auctioneur
Pottinger Street. Victoria, 19th November, 1845.
BILLS OF LADING FOR THE OVERLAND
ROUTE.
HOR sale at this office, four forms of bills of lad- ing for gonds or space shipped by the P. & O. Company's Steam packets. - Isi for goods deliver. ND for Sale at the Stores of the Undersigncilable at London; zud for goods deliverable at
moderate ralce, yringes, with the latest improve ing Wines of the choicest quality shich will be A A superior Faruice of Gilanns Stores con- Jos hangoon, 3rd for goda dielivarable at Sura
at
ments,
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Small Pewter and Bone Do.
Surgical Instruments, Pocket Cases,
“STETHECOPES, Hernia TRUSSES, &c.
Chemical Aparatus and Tests,
Horse Medicines.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. OOKING Glasses in gilt frames of various sizes
Toilet Bottles
Planed Epergoes Git and Ormula fourteen day clocks.
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co.
January 28th, 1846.
PUBLIC AUCTION.' 7ILL be sold by Public Auction by the under-
Walged on Friday beat at 11 o'clock, a *. A large assortment of damaged paper for the bene- fit of the concerned together with sundry other
MCEWEN & Ca
Chirams Hoog, 99th Jany,, 1816
articles
Champagno Sherry Ports in Pista
åladeira
Claret
Also Cherry Cordial
C. W. BOWRA Victoria, 19th December, 1943
FOR SALE
ANCHORS, Chriss, Europe and Manila Hope, Navy and tucked Canvas, Nary Eask, Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Brad, Ficer and Marise Mores of all description, Wises, Spirits, Beer and Porter in wood and bottle, fro and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Soller, Ders
Plaster of Paris tud Stemcelling Pattern, Senes Grates with Fenders &c. to cutch Nastical Atmanneks for 1816, and Mazla Charcots No 3
and 1
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Hood, (Victoria, tai December, 1945.
sisting of Pickles, Bottled Fruits, W. W Vinegar Sauces of sorts, Cherry, Strawberry Qual Raspberry Juses for making Ratafia, Jams and Jellies, Cut- rants and Raisins in Tins, Maccaroni and Ver micelli in Tins, preserved meats and Soaps of sorts, Berkley, Cheddar end pine Cheeses, Smoked Will Bazon in Tins, Pickled Ox Tongues, i'rume Salt| Beef (Lendenball), Fita York Hama Best Dutch Borfer an ets. Abo Flaunel, Wrappers, Taglis ent's, Cotton Socks and Stockings, Thread Glores, Scotch Tartan plaids, Corkscrews, Tape messores;] Sail acedies. Letter Clip, Brass Taps, Batin Sheis, White and Black Bearer and silk Mata, Fet Hass, and a variety of other articles too ma mergus to mention.
MCMURRAY & Co. Victoris, Abenteen Street and Queen's hard, Bark January, 1948
NOTICE
apartemes to let al Mr C. Dress's French taylor, with or without board, on moderate terms, apply to the undersigned.
C DUPUIG. Victoria, 26th September, 1815,
4th for goods deliverable at intermediate parts, bey are printed attor the Company's forms un Bank
post.
Office Friend of ret
S
25th October, 1945.
CHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the re- cant ast. ( Victoria 7 & 8 j for sale at this offer.
Office "Friend of China,” Victoria, 10th Octubur, 1915. (
L
INQUISTS Heronts and Navy Bizes for sale
at this Office. Office Friend of China, 2ath Des, 1444. FOR SALE-At the office of this paper.
Compradores clit se bruks
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchaus senman's art endorsed on the back.
Charterparties, after forms by Chitty, Powers of Attorney, after forma by Chitty, Bills of Lading
Chinem Tarif of imparts and exporte, scanting tower,