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VOL. V. No 21.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 14th 1846,
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FOR
TO LET.
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON, THE HOUSE in Queen's Road lately occur af
by Phillips Moore & Co.” Apply to
HUGHESDON & Co. TO LET
THE
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS. THE Peninsular and Oriental Com
pany's Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Captain Lewis, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places on Sunday,
the 29th of March, at 2 r .
Carga will be received on board until Noon, and Specio until 42. M. on Saturday the 28th instant,
This Route offords, an opportunity of meat Singapore and Penang, remaining a short Ceylon, and thence proceeding to England by Overland Conveyance through Egypt in 54 days, to Madras in 30 days, and Calcutta in 34 days, from the date of leaving China Steamers belonging to the fl. E. 1. Company are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay, thus affording as sengers a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtainable.
Cargo, Parcels, &c. may be forwarded to Eng- land by the above Vessel with the same despatch as H. M. Mails; and Specie, Silk, or other Goods to Ceylon, Madras, and Calcutta, on Terme nearly the same ne by sailing vessels, the rate of Insurance baving been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers trough out for the convenience of the Nativo Merchants of India, proceeding as Passengers; certain accom. modation is also reserved in the Calcutta Steamers 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
rent hore,
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 of Cargo are requested to take notice, that no Goods can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed in non-susceptible Coveringe, as Wood. Malting, Tarred Cloth, &c. and the Contents and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment.
J. A. OLDING, Agent. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1846.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL COM- PANY'S STEAMER “BRAGANZA.”
PASSENGERS and Shippers of Car- go by the above vessel are request- ed to take notice that she will be des
patched on the 20th instant.
J..A, OLDING.
P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 9th March, 1846,
TO LET.
House in Pottinger Street opposite
HUGHSEDON & Co. Apacious bungalow on Caine's Road. Apply to
Victoria, 3rd, January, 1846.
TO LET. CEVERAL convenient tenements situated in
FR. Roger JACSON is authorized to sign our į
firm by procuration.
"HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.; Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
NOTICE. TR WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised
to sign for our Firm by procuration.
HEGAN & Co. 1st January, 1846.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE.
.!
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for
the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE, DUUS & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai,
S. B. RAWLE. N. DU US. Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845.
ROMAN CEMENT.
consignment of Roman Cement.
RAWLE. DUUS & Co. Victoria, Queen's Road, 9th Feby, 1846..
Wellington and Stanley Streets. The terms. BaNRY LIND is authorized 10 Sign for our FOR sale at the Godown's of the undersigned a which are very moderate, may be known by ap- plying to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, Jany, 30th, 1846.
TO LET.
Firm by Procnration.
R. OSWALD & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1846.
NOTICE
JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
the subscribers.
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war-
ALSO
THE undersigned beg to notify, that they have THE upper part of a commodious and will built
formed a partnership for the transaction of a dwelling House containing seven rooms with general Commission and Agency business at Can-ranted secure in the hottest fire. servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. Forton, under the firm of CARLOWITZ, HARKORT & Co. further particular apply toj
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh pouls and catties.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
D. LAPRAIK- No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria, 24th October, 1846,
NOTICE
THE Commercial Business of the undersigned THE
will from this date be continued, under the style of" Senn Van Basel & Co."
M. J. BENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 1st, 1848.
NOTICE.
PIES 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. J. SENN VAN BASEL, His Nethids Majesty's Consul.
Executor,
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned has been appointed Agent at Macar for the India disurance Company of Calcutta; and is ready to grant Policies, payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras, Penang, Singapore and China..
J. J. REMEDIOS,
Macao, 1st February, 1846-
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY.
SSRS DENT, BEALE & Co. are authorized to issue Polices on behalf of the Society at Shanghai, payable in Ilongkong, Calcutta, Bom bay, and London.
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RICHARD CARLOWITZ BERNHARD HARKORT. Canton, 1st January, 1846,
BIL
ILLS on London, drawn under Messrs Baring Brothers & Co's. Credits, in sums to suit
purchasers, for sale by,
by: N. A. GRISWOLD.
Canton, March 5th 1846.
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CIRCULAR.
MR. FRANKLYN, General Commission, Land and Shipping Agent, receives goods alongside ships and stores them on the most from fate terms in dry and secure godowns, sells them by Public or private sale as required. A variety of goods on view at the show rooms.
Queen's Road February, 17th 1846.
LOTTERY.
that unfinished House, and Ground attach- ed, situated in Wellington and Peel Street- (opposite the premises of Mons. Dupuig,) measur, ing on the North side 119 feet, on the South side 119 feet, on the East side 763 feet, and on the West side 764 feet, containing in the whole 8.980 square feet, and registered in the Land Office as Los No. 2, at the yearly Crown Rent of £24.8.11. Valued, Spanish Dollars Four thousand, and divided into forty chances, at 8100 each.
FOR SALE.
SUPERIOR 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 & 9 dozen cases.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.. Victoria, 28th October, 1945.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and N assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE.
-ment.
100 Piculs Campher; packed ready for ship-
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th February, 1946-
THE
WAGHORN & Co's. AGENCY.
undersigned has been appointed Agent for Messrs Waghora & Co., and is prepared to forward parcels to England and India by the Pen- Names of Subscribers will be received by the un-insular and Oriental Company's Steam vessels dersigned; and at Macao, by Mr John Smith. Due which sail from this port on the 1st of every month- notice of the drawing will be given to Subscribers
N. DUUS. so soon as the scheme is filled up.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1816.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Victoria, 33rd February, 1846.
NOTICE.
THE Steamer
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FOR SALE. JAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry,
Apply to ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
Champagne and Clar DENT, & Co.
Secă. Union Insurance Society. Victoria, 1st January, 1846
FOR SALE. ADEIRA in Pipes, Hogsheads and quarter Casks from the well known flouse of Sted
PLA
the R. C. Church and next to Mr MAD
Shurtrede, apply to
Victoria, 6th March 1846.
徵
TO LET.
BUSH & Co.
HOUSE situated on the North Side of
A Gough Street. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
TO LET.
WO Convenient Houses in Gough Street, with verandahs, each containing nine
Huoms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES.
Pottinger Street.
Victoria, 8th December, 1845.
Apply to JOHN CARR.
TO LET
A
House in Gough Street.
TO LET.
A
Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the Albany Godowns, consisting of Six Rooms well ventilated below, with detached Offices and Stables complète. Apply to
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, March 2nd, 1846.
TO LET
THREE Houses situate în Wellington Street, commanding a the view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For fur ther particulars apply to
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1946.
FOR SALE.... MARINE Lot No. 64 Situsted between the lots
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of Messrs. Macvican & Co. and FRANJEE Janserier Esq, measures 200 feet sex frontage, and altogether is a very destrable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Ca-Hoogkeng. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
TO BE LET.
HAT Commodious Horse, now occupied by Mr Gabriel; as the British Hotel" situated in Simpley and Graham Streets,
Possession can be given to the 4th of March 1946. For further particulars apply to
C. MARKWICK, Auctioneer. Pottinger Street, Victoris, 18th Feby, 1830.
dart & Co. Port in Cases of 3 dozen each.
Elodgson and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads.
Apply to
DENT & Co.
NOTICE.
Tundersigned have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton,
MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Huds, from Worthington and Robinson... Hongkong, 15th January 1946.
FOR SALE.
AT the Godowns of Mossra Blenkin, Rawson & Co. Allsops Pale Ale in boule; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846,
NOTICE.
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runs regularly between Hongkong and Canton, leaving the former place every Monday and Thursday evening at 9 o'clock, and the latter every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Passages, booked Parcels, and packages, received
FOR SALE.
NCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manila Rope,
at the Steam office, Queen's Road, until 8 o'clock A Navy and bleached Canvas, Navy. Lure,
on the evening of her departure.
HATES OF PASSAGE :-----
F
* Cabin
Steerage
Freight of Treasure 1' Cent.
All Payable at the office.
:
:
812 霾
W. H. FRANKLYN. Queen's Road, February 17th, 1846,
HOUSES, TOR private sale that unfinished house -situate in Wellington Street and facing the one occupied
Apply to by Mon's Dupuig, French Tailor.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Land Agent &c. Queen's Road, February 3rd, 1946. PUBLIC AUCTION
R. FRANKLYN begs to give notice, that the
sale of Land and Houses advertised to take place on 10th inst, is postponed until a future period. Due notice of the day will be given in a sobre quent paper.
Queen's Road. 11th March, 1816,
FOR SALE.
THE podersigned have been appointed Apects at A Splendid rich tonesi sare Plato forte; just
TH
Canton for the " Globe lazurance Office" of
lauded.
W.H. FRANKLYN.
Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour and Marine stores of all descriptions, Wines, Spirits, Beer and Porter in wood and bottle, Irus and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Solder, Ocres, Plaster of Paris and Stencelling Patterns, Stoves, Grates with Fonders &c. to "match, Nautical Almanacks for 1846, and- Manila Choroots No. 3 and 4.
HUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 1st December, 1845.
JUST IMPORTED
A small invoice of superior black flats for sala
by,
F. FUNCK, Opposite the Comfnissariat, March 11th 1816.
FOR SALE. EDHURST'S Chinese & English Dictionary' # 10.00
Ditto dino in superior. binding,
» 100 Medhurst's Dictionary of the flot-ken Dialer, Medharts Comparative Vocabutors of the Chi- nese, florgan and Japanese language,
Medharat's Dictionary in the Favorlang Díalent of the Formosan language,
Meilbarst's Dialogues in the Mundario Dinleci,
Murata Nistice on Chinese Grammar,
Minusta Stue and Prospects of China, Cellia's Tenbolation of the four. Book+ ....
Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay-OLMES & BIGHAM have for sale, Gold and Premnare's Nolin Lingua Sinies able in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton.
Silver skeleton and plain lever Watches, Rambles of the Emperor Ching. Tin; a Chinewo MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Pistols in cases, Wiltshire Checas and Camber-Tale, translated into foulish by Tsin-then, inte
of the Anglo Chines College, Malacca," Canton, 10th November. 1845.
land Flams, Balter in kegs and jars, Beef, Pork, | A Lexilogus of thn English, Malay and Changes and Tongusa in spali and large barrels, Engisah Paint Oil, bent White Lead in 28lba kéga, Sheet
FOR SALE
THE underwentioned Wines from the House of Lead, Beer, Porter, Brandy, Rum, Gio and Whis
Gleddance, King & Co. London,
Port in casis of 3 dozen
Madeira
Champagne
Apply to
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Victoria, Sith fenuary, 1846,
key in bottles and cask, Champagne, Claret, Port, Sherry, Cordaléc, Blokes, Regatta Shirts, Chesterfield wrappers &c. &c.
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10.00
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$50
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Apply at the London Missionary Sciety' instination Hollywood Road. Victoria, 20th January, 1846-
SODA WATER.
H. & B. bave also a small family medicine ches ON SALE-At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
ready fisted, up, and a few tape lines on sale,
Victoria, 29th February, 1846.
FOR SALE SESTER, Gordon, Court & Co's superiored
Madeira, in Iltes, quarter and half quarter casks, and in casez *⠀ FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, Ist March, 1815,
NOTICE.
FH TIEDEMAN is bored to sign for por free by procaration. VANDERBORG ROMSWINCKEL & Co..
Cantra and Mercao, 3181 Jumenty, 180.
E CHRISTOPHER begs to infurm, the Ladies of Hongkong that he has just serein. by the "Eragazza a splendid axortment of ladies Freech Silk and Gonze dresses, Burge ca- chemire, Glacé broché, Barge satin, Labrador. Velaudine Beurie, and other robes; Ladies plaid Siz dhawks and Scarf, Crtazes gouffrera, and | Bille rain, of shit latest style, which he offers with
luce as bring the addition bat of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong. | Also grecalements Black Wilk and Satin Cignata sad Waltersdiege of engerir qaskey.
Macao from Dr. Hunter's. Soda Water Manufactory theru. Macar, 11th January, 1815.
BRITISH HOTEL, GABRIEL bastaken a commodious house ai Filly trated at the Cornes of Grahamstreet, a shor dietafce south of the Chusen's lead, which he in. tends to conduct as a firtel under the above title.. Gentlemen' favouring him with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attested to.
Al the article supplied will be of the fire reta deauription.
A Tennston's Bhiliard Table ca the Irimies. Victoria, 11th March, 1445.