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VOL. V. No 14.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
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THE Steam Ship LADY MARY Woon, Captain Cooper, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places, at 2pm on the 1st of March; 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specie until 4 p.
TO LET.
NOTICE.
spacious bungalow on Caine's Road. Arply to THE business of the undersigned will from this
HUGHSEDON & U6.
Victoria, 30th January, 1846.
TO LET CEVERAL convenient tenements situated in Wellington and Stanley Streets. The terms which are very moderate, may be known by ap.
BURD, LANGE & Co.
i Queen's Road, Jany, 30th, 1846
on Saturday the 28th Inst. This route offers un opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re-plying to 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 he forwarded by this route to Madras and Calcutta,
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. chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- tain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal- cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez line at Galle, to secure which it is requisite that a 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 be distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING.
Victoria, Hongkong, February 1st, 1846.
TH
FOR LONDON.
Agent.
THE AI Ship "WILLIAM JAR- DINE" Capt. Small, will be des-
TO LET. Small House No. 2 Pottinger Street; enquire
Sur L. Just Senr., corner of Queen's Road and l'ottinger Street.
Victoria, 22nd January, 1846,
L. JUST.
TO BE LET, TH
PHAT Commodious Horse, now occupied by Mr. Gabriel; as the "British Hotel," situated in Stanley and Graham Streets.
Po-session can be given on the 4th of March; 1846. For further particulars apply to
C. MARKWICK, "Auctioneer, Pottinger Street, Victoria, 13th Feby, 1346.
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 Neilds Majesty's Consul.
Executor.
Nethids. Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 1845-
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY.
atched about the 20th inst,; has very M E issue Polices on behalf of the Society
A date be conducted in the name of C. S. Comp TON & Co., his partners being as heretofore, ED- WARD M. DANIELL, and WILLIAM DICKINSON Of the firm of DANIELL, Dickinson & Co, in London and Liverpool,
C. S. COMPTON,
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Canton, 1st January, 1846.
R. ROGER Jacson is authorized to sign our
firm by procuration.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.. Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Firm of FEARON & SON, Macao, is this day dissolved; and the undersigned has removed to Nos. 2 & 3, Wellington Street, Victoria; where he will be happy to attend to the adjustment of average claims as usual. C. A. FEARON.
ictoria, 1st February, 1846.
TABULAR Statements of the Commerce of Sin
gapore for the years 1840-41, 1941-42, 1842- 43, 1943-44 with an abstract view of the same conti- nued in 1845, (in one hound Volume) prepared ñuder the direction of the Hon'ble the E. I. Com- party, and compilled from Official Documents. For Salo by R. P. SAUL.
at MESSES. THOS, RIPLEY & Co's.
· Price 10 Rupres each. Victoria, 23d January, 1846
MR
NOTICE.
WR WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised
to sign for our Firm by procuration.
HEGAN & Co.
Jet January, 1846.
NOTICE.
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FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
MR.
CIRCULAR
MR. FRANKLYN, General Commission, Land and Shipping Agent, receives goods from alongside ships and stores them on the most mode- rate terms in dry and secure godowns, sells them by Public or privato sale as required. A variety of s goods on view at the show rooms.
Queen's Road February, 17th 1846.
TH
NOTICE.
THE Steamer CORSAIR, 120 horse-power, runs regularly between Hongkong and Canton, leaving the former place evory Monday and Thursday evening at 9 o'clock, and the latter every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Passages, booked Parcels, and packages, received at the Steam office, Queen's Road, until 9 o'clock on the evening of her departure,
RATED OF PASSAGE
Cabin Steerage
Freight of Treasure Cent. All Payable at the office.
812
W. H. FRANKLYN. Queen's Rond, February 17th, 1846, §
NOTICE.
MR. FRANKLYN begs to inform Shippers, that, in consequence of the danger of for- warding goods to Canton, he has made arrange- ments that one of his Lorchus will leave in tow of the Steainer CORSAIn every Monday and Thursday
Queen's Road, February 17th, 1946.
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for Chuon the following mornings of the samo at to at For superior aecoremodation for passengers. pas-
the transaction of a general Agency and Com-Canton Shanghai, payable in Hongkong, Cricutts, Hommission business, under the respective Firms of sage only, apply to
Captain SMALL, on board. bay, and London,
RAWLE, Dous & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, or to, BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co.
RAVLE & Co. at Shanghai. Hongkong or Canton,
Victorin, 12th February, 1846.
FOR MANILA.
THE Spanish Bark "PRECIOŻA,” 1 daily expected from Macao, will have immediate despatch for the above.
GILMAN & Co.
Pott. Für Freight, Apply to
Victoria. 6th February, 1846
FOR SALE OR CHARTER.
TO any part of the coast of Chiua the Schooner · STAKLING," 109 Tons kegister, G Chape Commander, and new lying at the Cumsingmoon anchorage, For further particulars apply to D. LeFRAIK, I Wellington Terrace, Honkgong, or to the Com- mander on board,
Victoria, 30th January, 1846-
A
TO LET.
HOUSE situated on the North Side of
Gough Street. Apply to
TWO
M
DENT, & Co.
Seca. Union Insurance Society. Victoria, 1st January, 1846
FOR SALE, [ADEIRA in Pipes, Hogsheads & quarter Casks from the well known House of Stoildart & Co. Port and Sherry in Cases of 2 dozen each. Hodgson and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads.
DENT & Co. Apply to
NOTICE.
IE undersigned has been appointed Agent at
G
S. B. RAWLE N. DUUS, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845.
FOR SALE. RATES complete with mantel pieces.
a few handsome Stoves.
RAWIE, DUUS & Cɔ. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
Macuo for the India Insurance Company of BY Calcutta; and is ready to grant Policies, payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras. Penang, Singapore and China.
THE
J. J. REMEDIOS, Macao, 1st February, 1846- NOTICE THE interest and responsibility of Mr. WILLIAM THOMSON in our firm ceased on the 31st
TURNER & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
NOTICE.
ultimo.
FOR SALE.
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VALUABLE ESTATE
HY
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FR. FRANKLYN has been favored with In- structions to put up to the Public competition Also on the 25th proximo, the whole of the Valuable
property in one lot comprising:
That commodious and well built Dwelling House now occupied by Messrs Musnow & Co, contaio- ing large and well lighted Offices and Godowns,
the undersigned 26 Boxes of Turkish smok. Servants Rooms, Stables, and every other conve ing Tobacco,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 17th January, 1846.
PIANO FORTES.
A very elegant Rosewood cabinet Piano, 64 Oc. taves, with metalic plates; also a Mahogany Piano of a similar description for sale at the Go- downs of,
FOR
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
ROMAN CEMENT.
consignment of Roman Cement,
RAWLE. DUUS & Co. Victoris, Queen's Road, 9th Feby 1846.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.THE undersiged have received nuthority from sig at the Clown's of the undersigned a
TO LET.
Wo Convenient Houses in Gough Street. with Verandalis, each containing nine huoms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street.
Victoria, 6th December, 1845. -
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TO LET.. House in Gough Street, Apply to, JOHN CARR.
FOR SALE. MA MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. Macvican & Co, and FRANJEB JAMSETVEE Esq, measures 200 feet sea fromage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Puildings at Canton,
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MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
ninence with Granite Treasury on ground floor; on the first floor largo Drawing room and Five Bed rooms, with Five Grates in excellent repair.
Those Two Houses immediately below the above occupied by J. Pops Esq, and R. RANGEL Esq. containing large Offices Godowns, Servants rooms, Treasuries, Stables etc. etc. on Ground floor, and on First Floor, Drawing rooms, Three Bed rooms, Dressing rooms, with large Verandahs to each ; together with,
That highly val table Piece of Ground adjoin- ing, and frunting Aberdeen and Wellington Streets.
The Above Houses were carefully built, regard less of Expenso, under the Superintendence of Eu ropeans, they are well drained, in excellent repair, and situated in one of the most healthy and res pectable part of the Town being in and adjoining
JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by one of the most fashionably Stresis
subscribers.
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war-
ALSO.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Mears ranted secure in the hottest fire.
Bienkio, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Ibds, from Worthington and Robinson, Hongkong, 15th January 1946.
FOR SALE,
AT the Gedowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson
&
Co Allsopa Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in battle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
NOTICE.
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong.THE undersigned, have been appointed Agents at
or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
TO LET.
THE premises known as the office of the "Friend
Canton for the "Globe Insurance Office" of Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay. able in London, Calentts, Bombay and Canton MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Cantos, 10th November. 1845.
THE
of China;" Three Houses situate in Welling- lon Street, commanding a fine view of the hay; *THE Shop and Store situate on the Queen's Roat, in a central part of the town. Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 19th December, 1945.
TO LET
Toweling House containing seren rooms with upper part of a commodinas and will buil servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For farther particular apply to,
D. LAPRAIK-
No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street.
Victoria, 24th October, 1945.
TO LET.
FOR SALE. undermentioned Wines from the House of Gladstanes, King & Co. London, Port in cases of 3 dazen Madeira Champagne
17
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3
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Victoris, 26th January, 1846.
FOR SALE WEBSTER, Germ, Constrt & Co's superior Waders in Huda, quarter and half quarter
FLETCHER & Ca. casks, and in cască.
Flongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE
THE HOUSE in Queen's Road Intely occupied F. II. TIEDEMAN &orised to siga
by Phillipa Moare & Ca. Apply to
HUGHESDON & C
for our ñre by proceration. VANDERBURG ROMWINCKEL & Co.
Cautan and Mação, 31st hamsary, 1SIS.
Paten! Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and catties.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845,
SUP
FOR SALE
QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape und Tenerife Wines. Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 3 2 & 3 dozen cases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1815.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, A
Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and TOPENIA St,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.. Victoria, 25th October, 1945.
FOR SALE.
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Bath warranted sound.
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They are formed for a refreshing coolness, not to be found in less elevated and more crowded lo calities. The whole are tenanted for this year 'certain, and produce a yearly Rental of about $2,500, which will revert to the Purchasers from 1st proximo.
To THE CAPITALIST..
This presents a safe and rare opportunity for in. vesting money which will continue to yield a high rate of Interest, as the situation will always insure Tenants, and become more Valuable from year to year. To those requiring a residence an oppor tanity now offer itself of procuring ope delig ful ly situated, dry and well aired--no small consider- ation in this climate and which will readily realize its Velus at any future period.
The Piece of Ground fronting two of the leading thoroughfares, (dimensions of which will appear hereafter) is admirably, calculo ed for a largo Dwelling or Blouse of Business, and is worthy, the attention of Builders and others,
MR. FRANKLYN confidently invites Inspec Ition of this Estate. Full particolare can be obtain. WO Pesita; one accustomed to carry a Lady.ed on application at his Office, Queen's Road.
Victoria, January 25th, 1940. Apply to
Queen's Road, 15 Jan: 1816.
CURIOSITIES
N view and for sale at M FRANKLYN'S Show Booms Queen's Road. A mall but
N. DUUS.
10%
Real
mortment of Chinese Curbo's in earvod Dame Wood and Copper.
HOUSES,
ORIENTAL BANK TOTICE—la hereby given that Mezars James Freezain and James MacKwes are appoint ed Just Managers ad interis of the China Beauch of this Book
By order of
The Indias Board of Diretor.
SJD CAMPBELL Groetal Inspector of the Orientul Bank. Victoria, Hongkong, 27th Jamali, 1942.
F
TOR private sale that unfinished house situate in Wellington Street und facing the one occupied by Mode Dupuig, French Tulor. Apply to
W. M. FRANKLYN,
Land Agent &c.
Queen's Road, February 3rd, 1946.