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ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON, AND INTERMEDIATE PORTH.
THE Peninsular and Oriental Com
pany's Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above places on Saturday 25th inst. unless detained by Authority,
Cargo will be received on board until Noon, and Specie until 4 P. M., of the day previous to sailing.
This Route affords an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Penang, remaining a short time at Ceylon, and thence proceeding to England by Overland Conveyance through Egypt in 54 days, to Madras i 30 days, and Calculta in 34 days, from the date of leaving China Steamers belonging to the F. E. I. Company are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay, thus affording Pas. 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 Terms nearly the same n by sailing vessels, the rate of Insurance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers through- out for the convenience of the Native Merchants of Tudia, proceeding us 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 Nolite 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 of Curco are requested to take notice, that no Goods can be received for Overland Transit unless Packid in non-susceptible Coverings, as Wood, Matting, 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.
1. A. OLDING, Agent,
P&D, SN Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1846.
TO LET.
House in Pottinger Street opposite HA the R. C. Church and next to Mr
Shartreue, apply to
Victoria, Gib March 1846-
TO LET,
BUSH & Co.
ABOUSE situated on the North Side of A Gough Street. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
TO LET
Two Convenient Houses in Gough Street,
TW
with Verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street.
Victoria, 6th December, 1845,
LA
TO LET House in Gough Street.
TO LET
Apply to JOHN CARR.
Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the
A Godowns, consisting of Six
Booms well ventilated below, with detached Offices and Stables complete.
Apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, March 2nd, 1846.
TO LET
THREE Houses situate in Wellington Street, commanding a fine view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For fur- ther particulars apply to
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1815.
FOR SALE.
TO LET
A spacious bungalow on one's to Apply to
HUGHESDON
Victoria, Srd, January, 1846.
TO LET. QEVERAL convenient tenements situated
Wellington and Stanley Streets; at 15 month. Apply to
-BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, March 27th, 1846.
NOTICE
A
QUANTITY of GUN POWDER, for sale.
Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN,
SALE OF PICTURES. view at the sale Rooms of Mr FRANKLIN, a choice collection of bountifully colored cn. ingravings in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Ballet, Taglioni, Cerrito, Duvernay, Fanny Elssler, Dumelatie, Carlotta Grisi &e, &c. Also a variety of colored engravings, French, with out frames. The whole will be sold by Auction on an early day of which notice will be given.
THE Commercial Business of the undersigned 1 will from this date be continued, under the style of Sean Van Basel & Co."
M. J. SENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 1st, 1846.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY. ESSRS DENT, BEALE & Co. are authorized
to issue Polices on behalf of the Society at Shanghai, payable in Hongkong, Calcutta, Bom- bay, and London,
DENT, & Co. Sece. Unton Insurance Society. Victoria, 1st January, 1846,
FOR SALE.
Hogsheads and quarter-
MADEIRA
M Casks from the well known House of Staff
dan & Co. Port in Cases of 3 dozen each.
Hodgson and Abbola Pale Ale in Hogsheads
Apply to
NOTICE.
DENT & Co.
THE undersiged have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issuo Policies on the New Buildings at Canton,
MACVICAR & Co.
Victorio, 23rd January, 1846.
FOR SALE AT die Godowns of Mers Bichkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hus, from Worthington and Robinson.
A
Hongkong, 15th January 1846.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & Co Allsops Pale Ale in boule; Barclay's
Porter in boule, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. QAUNDERS Pale October brewed alc in Wood,
Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
NOTICE. THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the transaction of a general Agency and Com- mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE, Duns & Co, at Victoria, and Dous, RAWER & Ca, at Shanghai,
S. B. RAWLE N. DUUS. Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1846.
ROMAN CEMENT.
FOR sale at the Godown's of the undersigned o FOR
consignment of Roman Cemont.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, Queen's Road, 9th Feby, 1840.
the subscribers. UST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
sizes war
Patent Salamander Safes of vari
ranted scenre in the hottest fire.
A150.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 ₫ 2,300 entities,
"WO Manila Pories, broken to saddle and harness pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and
TO Man
harness Apply to
BURD, LANGF & Co. Victoria, 27th March, 1846.
Silver skeleton and plain lever Watches,
Victoria, 29th October, 1845.
FOR SALE CUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and HOLMES & BIGHAM have for sale Getches, in 1963
Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. Pistols in cases, Wiltshire Cheese and Cumber
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1815. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
lard Flams, Butter in kegs and jars, Beef, Pork, and Tongues in small and large barrels, Engissh Paint Oil, best White Lead in 28lbs kegs, Sheet Lead, Beer, Porter, Brandy, Ruin, Gin and Whis-
key in bottles and cask, Champagne, Claret, Port, Sherry, Cordials &c., Blankets, Regatta Shirts, Chesterfield wrappers &c, &
H. & B. have also a small family medicine ches ready fisted up, and a few tape lines on sale.
Victoria, 28th February, 1846.
BILLIARDS,
TOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in-
form the Gentlemen of Hongkong that they have opened a Billiard Rooms with a first rate, Thurstons Blate Table on their premises 2 doors Enst of the House occupied by Gen. D'Aguilar. Gentlemen honoring them with their patronage
will meet with every attention.
E CHRISTOPHER hega to inform the
A Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and
topmusts.
Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th October, 1845.
FOR SALE,
100 Piculs Camphor; packed ready for ship.
ment ⠀ RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th February, 1846
NOTICE
THE undersigned bogs to inform parties indobtad
to him, to pay the same as early as possible; aims on these residing in China, not paid, or us rangments made to do so, up to the end of next May, and those in Europe, &,, up to the end of next August, (after giving due notice in the Now. epapers of Names and particulars); will be put
L. Ladies of Hongkong that lie has just receiv- up for sale by Public Auction, and sold off to the
ed by the "Braganza" a splendid assortment of ladies French Silk and Gauze dresses, Barego ca- chemire, Glacé broché, Barege satin, Labrador
Teresin & Co. Lis
HIE undermentioned Wines from the House of Veloudine fleurie, and other robes; Ladies plaid
Fort in cases of 3 dozen Madeira
3 Champagne„ . „ 1
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1946,
FOR SALE.
Silk shawls and Scarfs, Cravates gouffrées, and Mille rates, of the latest style, which he offers with confidence as being the newest and most distingué lot of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong. Also gentlemen's Black Silk and Satin Cravats and Waistcnalings of superior quality.
WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co. superior
Madeira, in Hhde, quarter and half quarter JOHAN
FLETCHER & Co.
casks, and in cases.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1945.
Roben Jacson is authorized to sign our firm by procuration.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
MR
NOTICE
R. HENTY LIan is authorized to Sign for our
Firm by Procuration.
R. OSWALD & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1946.
NOTICE.
IR WILLIAM WARD BROWN isanthonsed
Wilo our Atta by procuration.
1st January, 1846
NOTICE
DEGAN & CO
TARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots, THE uslenigood bey to notify, they hare Mo Messia Macvicas & Co. and FEARICET a gas help do the than Janserjee Esq, measures 200 feet sea fromage, general Commission and Agency, business at Can and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further to under the firm of Cansowers, Hanaoer & Co. particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Ca-Hongkong,
or DIRON, GRAY & Ok-Canton Victora, 1st July, 1643
TO BE LET.
THAT Commodious House, now occupied by Mr
Sianley and Graban Streets.
Possession can be giren co the 4th of March, 1846. For further partienders apply to
MARKWICK, Auctsonces Pottinger Street, Victoria, 1815 Feby. 1588.
TO LET
Tu upper man of a commons and will ben
dwelling Bear Cochising RYTEn rooms wih servants roosas, and ruthauses with many For fanber particular apply ta,
D. LAPRAK No. 1 Wellington Terrara D' Aguiler Street
Victoria. 24th Loder, 184.
THE HOUSE in der's Head lately senspied
by Phillip Moon & Ca. Apply to
HUGHESON & D
RICHARD CARLOWITZ BERNHARD HARKONT.
Canten, Isf January, 1546,
NOTICE
FOR SALE. HANNISBERGER in 1 dozen cases,
Hockheimer Cutlers Claret in 3 doz. caSCS, Champagne (Perigal & Bradys)
Port, Cockburn and Campbells in pint, battles
Brandy in I doz. casts, Beer and Porter in bottle..
ROBERT RUTHERFURD..
Queen's Road Victoris, 31st March, 1910.
PORTO NOVO IRON WORKS.
India Inos and Street Conrany, have agpin blown in their Furnaces, and are now ready in execute orders for Pig Iron and Iren Cast- ings of every description.
THE
From improvements in the Manufacture of their fran, they are now expable of making Castings of the safest description and analicality, and of great strength which can ta bied, suged and bored
with care.
The uniform and excellent strong quality of their
Fig together with the superiority of their Castings, give the conflence in the perfect certainty of ex- ecuting say orders they may receive to the entire | stuction of these who may employ them.
The arrangements to complete that Forge se searly finished, and they hope by the beginning of the year to supply Bar Frou of all sizes, unforia m quality and equal to the best European Marks.
Canions of the Relewing fascription may be
:
highest biddora, vo
Those who have established on the East Coast of China, or elsewhere, or have left China, sinco 1839, are requested to send their address, and their accounts will be forwarded to them without delay,
JNO SMITH
Macao, 18th February, 1846. FESSES HUNTER & BARTON beg to an
nounce that their Macao Establishment has been removed to No. 12 Danish Hơng CANTON. WHERE THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR SALE. SODA WATER and ÆRATED LEMONADE direct from the fountain. Patent Medicines. Perfumery. Ships Medicine chests sold and replenished.
Canton 16th March, 1948.
FOR SALE, *. GODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA- D. DE of superior quality at Measts, [leston & Baston's Dispensaries, Pottinger Street, Vig- toria Hongkong, and 12 Danish Hong, Canton.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
SODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE Aerated Chalybente Water, (highly recom mended, on account of it tonic properties).
- AUKST AT CANTON, ACHIODIC, Comprador. No, 3 Imperial Hong. Hongkong, 13th March, 1846.
SODA WATER. SALE,At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
Macao from Dr. Hunter's Moda Water Manufactory there. Macae, 11th January, 1915.
DISPENSARY, CANTON. Tar FottOWING SALECT MEDICINES, & AUK uw Sale at the DISPENSARY, 4 Fuenca tove, Castos DUTLERS Tasteless Scudlitz Phaders, Con-
centratof Einroetion of Hussaparilla, of double strength, to obriate fermentation; Capsule Gela- tinenter Castor til Caponics : Concentratest Dia, infecting Solution of Chloride of Lime: Moronchie Lazzı Geliny →Columns or Fillers, Boana | Bitters; Spirit of Camphor ; Castor Oil, Superior
MR. JOSEPH L. ROBERTS is a poster is proud
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & (S. Cautoo, 30th March, 1916.
Brothers Cee Credits, in arms to aud
Centon, March Mch 1510
CIRCULAR
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Colddrawn ; Liston's Healing Lotion Bose Water, Reall Castings Pics and Ortalesatal Brace | Granvite's Lotion, Prepared Chulk: Perfamed So, for Wall Shade, Lacose, Shaiver, doc,
Chalk Balle; Lip Salve Aromatic Syrup of [thui- Barb : Tooth Foeder, Hydricdate of Patash; Car- Ta De Palways and Balusters. fo, the Edecals with saf without Fonts. houate of Sale in Bottles; Gregory's Powder, Hinges and Unite for legs Gate and Doors Chalybence Sale Gaining is Bottle and to Pills: Castors for Beca, vr for Trites or Bizes,
Tockey Khabir, Fulmie Paste: Suspensory Petka and Morward of hreint caill war, and Carolage, Hernia Trusses, Far Syringes, Urethra many other Curtage of the like
do. Vone and Class; tavement Machines Patent Linv: Speelde Bolution of Hydriedalo of Potash. vekre laten af tacoins aldreant to chuir sampania, ste.. for Khesaation and Chennis
Campers Alections: Buiris, of Wine, Sponges M BAINBRIDGEA 6. Midas, Lichorien, Rowlande Inelbuche Drops: Hoff
san's bumigue: Blech Brandice; Sons Warcas Mulchr Cheia, Mo Ac
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