THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL, V. No 20.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON,
AND ÎNTBBMediate Fonts.
THE
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 r., 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 in 30 days, and Calcutta in B1 days, from the date of leaving Chinn Steamers belonging to the H. E 1. 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.
A
TO LET spacious bangalow on Caine's Road. Apply to
HUGHESDON & Co. Victosin, 3rd, January, 1846.
A
TO LET EVERAL convenient bonements situated in
Wellington and Stanley Streets; at 8 15 per month. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co, Queen's Road, March 27th, 1816.
NOTICE
THE Commercial Business of the undersigned
M. J. BENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 1st, 1848.
NOTICE
Bost
FOR SALE.
A180
NOTICE Small LORCHA fitted as a pleasure the trustion of a general Agency and Com- THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for
mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. at Victoria, and Duvs,
S. BRAWLE. N. DUUS, Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845.
A fue fuil toned Piano Forte. For particulars apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
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Queen's Road, 7th April, 1846.
SALE OF PICTURES.
view at the sale Rooms of Mr FRANKLYN, a choice collection of beautifully colored en-
FOR
ROMAN CEMENT.
sale at the Godown's of the undersigned a consignment of Roman Cement.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, Queen's Road, 9th Feby, 1846.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Capo and Teneriffe Wines Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases, RAWLE, DOUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1945.
will from this date be continued, under the gravings in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Ballet, Taglioni, Cerrito, Duvernay, style of Sean Van Basel & Co."
Fanny Elsaler, Dumelatie, Carlotta Grisi &c. &c. Also a variety of colored engravings, French, with out frames. The whole will be sold by Auction on an carly day of which notice will be given.
FOR SALE. VAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood,
Allsope Ba Claret plyn and Sherry, assortment of Anchore and Chain Cables Champagne and Apply to
Cargo, Parcele, &c may be fritwarded to Eng. MR. GEORGE PERKINS is this day admitted
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 neatly the same as by sailing vessels, the rate of Insurance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Stearners.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers through- out for the convenience of the Native Merchants of India, procceding 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 Gratis Two Months be given to the Company's Agent here.
* Information regarding the Rates of Freight and | Passage can be obtained by application of 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 Pucked 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.⠀⠀⠀⠀
J. A. OLDING, Agent,
P&OS, N. Co.'s fico, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1846.
TO LET
House in Pottinger Street opposite
A the R. C. Church and next to Mr
Shortrede, apply to
Victoria, 6th March 1846-
TO LET.
BUSH & Co.
WO Convenient Houses in Gough Street,
Twith 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.
FA
TO LET.
Apply to, JOHN CARR.
Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the Albany Godowas, consisting of Six Rooms well ventilated below, with detached Offices and Stables complete. Apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, March 2nd, 1840.
TO LET.
THREE Houses situate in Wellington Street, commanding a fo view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For fur- ther particulars apply to
ROSWALD.
Victorin, 27th February, 1946.
FOR SALE
MARINE Lot No. 64 Sitasted between the lots of Mesare. MACVICAR & Co. and FRAMES JanSeries Eg, measures 200 feet sen frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co-ilongkang. or DIROM, GRAY & CA-ERKE Victoria, 1st July, 1842.
TO BE LET
THAT Commodious floce, now occupied by Mr TAC
Stanley and Gralem Streets.
a partner in our firm.
Canton, 27th March 1846.
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR SALE. MADEIRA in Pipes, Hogsheads and quarter
- Casks from the well known House of Stad dart & Co. Port in Cases of a dozen each,
Hodgson and Abbots 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 issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton.
MACVICAR & Co.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1046
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messre Bienkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Alein Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 15th January 1846.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of Messra Blenkin, Rawson & A Co Allsops Pale Ale in boitle: Barclay Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle,
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
FOR SALE.
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
TWO Manila Ponics, broken to saddle and harness,
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1945.
FOR SALE.
L.... Also a Palanquin Ghurry, and a Set of double 100 Picule Camphor : packed ready for ship.
harness. Apply to
BURD, LANGF & Co. Victoria, 27th March, 1846.
ment
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Vretoria, 25th February, 1846-
NOTICE
THE undersigned bogs to inform parties indebted claims on those residing in China, not paid, or at- to him to pay the samo as early as possible;
TOLMES & BIGHAM have for sale, Gold and Silver skeleton and plain lever Watches, Pistols in cases, Wiltshire Cheese and Camber- land Hams, Butter in Legs and jars, Beef, Pork,gments made to do so, up to the end of next and Tongues in small and large barrels, Engissh May, and these in Europe, &c., up to the end of Paint Oil, best White Lead in 28lbs hers, Sheet next August, (after giving due notice in the New Lead, Beer, Porter, Brandy, Rum, Gin and Whis papers of Names and particulars), will be put key in battles and cask, Champagne, Claret, Port, up for sale by Public Auction, and sold off to the Sherry, Cordials &c., Blankets, Regatta Shirts, highest bidders. Chesterfield wrappera &c. &c.
H. & B. have also a small family medicine ches ready fitted up, and a few tape lines on sale.
Victoria, 28th February, 1946,
BILLIARES,
TTOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in
Those who have established on the East Coast of China, or elsewhere, or have left China, siuen 1830, are requested to send their address, and their accounts will be forwarded to them without delay, JNO: SMITH --
Macao, 18th February, 1846. TUST landed ex "Earl Powis" and for sale by
Horm the Gentlemen of Hongkong that theyJST FONCE
E andermentioned Wines from the House of have opened a Billiard Rooms with a first rate, Gledatanes, King & Co. London,
3
Port in cases of 3 dozen Madeira Champagne,
Apply to
ท
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1846, FOR SALE.
WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior WMade in hd, quarter and half quarter
MR by procuration.
FLETCHER & Co.
casks, and in cases.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
R. Roser Jacson is authorized to sign our
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
NOTICE
R. HENRY LAND is authorized to Sign for our
Firm by Procuration.
R. OSWALD & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1846)
NOTICE WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised to sign for our Firm by procuration.
HEGAN & Co. Ies January, 1845
NOTICE THE undersigned beg to notify, that they hare formed a partnership for the transaction of a
Thurstone" Skate Table on their premises 2 doors East of the House occupied by Gen. D'Aguilar. Gentlemen honoring them with their patronage will meet with every attention.
L.Ladies of Hongkong that he has just receiv ed by the "Braganza a splendid assortment of ladies French Silk and Gauze dresses, Barege ca chemire, Glacé broché, Barege satin, Labrador, Veloudine Bourie, and other robes Ladies plast Silk shawls and Scarfs, Cravates gouffrées, and Mille-raies, of the latest style, which he offers with confidence as being the newest and most distingué lot of goods that bas yet been received in Hongkong. Also gentlemen's Black Silk and Satin Cravats and Waistcoatings of superior quality.
E. CHRISTOPHER begs to inform the
FOR SALE. JOHANNISBERGER in 1 dozen cases,
Cotlers Claret
in 3 doz, cas, Champagne (Perigal & Bradya), Port, Cockburn and Campbells in pins, bottles
Brandy in 1 dos, cases, Beer and Porter is bottle.
ROBERT RUTHERFUND
Queen's Boudd Vietor, die March, 1940,
SUMMER CLOTHS. DOBERT RUTHERFUND has received w general Commisses and Agency box of Cam P
veral pieces of Mering, Alam, and Necpolie to, under the firm of Canterre, BAKERY & Con clothe table for Latur riding habits, and
NICHARD CARLOWITZ, TERNHARD HARKORT.
Caples, 1st January, 1805,
JOSEPH L. ROBERTS is a parter in JA
AUGUSTINE, BEARD & Co.
Posession can be given on the 4th of March 5 Lean dawn under Mesare Baring 1886. For further particulNTS
Pottinger Street, Vitoris, 13h Fer. 1900.
THE per part of a cations and will bet
servants renton, sed cathoms with a
famber particular apply to
D LAPAKK
Na 1 Wellgo Teras D'Adler dites.
TAMK JELLIES, Scerb Marmalade, Preserves.
Tat Fretty Pastes, Magne chruas, doc. de Welch Belmar Yarmouth Earringsnas Anchory
SODA WATER
Allsop's Pale India Ale in three dozen cases. A few sets of Parkside and other Jugs, Blue and black Cachmeretts for summer clothing, and un in- voice of fine Smyrna sponges.
Opposite the Commissariat,
April 8th 1916.
ESSRS HUNTER & BARTON, beg to an been removed to Ne, 12 Danish Hong CANTON. WHERE as FOLLOWING TUA TE
nounce that their Macno Establishment has
SODA WATER and ERATED LEMONADE direct from the fountain. Patent Medicines, Perfumery. Ships Medicine chests sold and replenished.
Canton 16th March, 1916
FOR SALE.
CODA WATER 40 AERATED LEMONA-
SDE of superior quality at Mears, HUNTER & Banroy's Dispensaries, Pottinger Street, Vic- toria Hongkong, and 12 Danish Hong, Canton,
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. RODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE, Aerated Chalybente Water, (highly recom. mended, on account of its topic properties).
45sur at CANTON, ACHOOK, Comprador. No. 3 Imperial Hong. Flangkong, 13th March, 1936.
JODA WATER.
N SALE-At the Store of Me John dimuth in
Stock Water Manufactory there, Macao, 11th Januiry, 1818,
(Me From De Bouter's
DISPENSARY, CANTON. THE PALOWIso Selzer MEDICINES, &O, ARE
OF JALU AT THe DISPENSARY, 4 Froyou
DUTLENS Tasteless Sodiusz Powlors; Con-
caused Decsenon of Saraparilio, of double ofrength, to obviate frementation Caprika Onder demars, Caster Of Capuntes : Communtat. Die infecting Rulion of Clonide of Lims. Monachie Bitters: Eurit of Camphor, Caster Ch Fuparine
Grmuda's Loden Frrparet Chalk, Perfumed Chalk Baby : Lap Sales: Aromatic dyrup of tha Barby Youth Funder flydende of Pomsh; Car. tonate of Bobs in Bottler Gregory's Penter; Chayrene Malis : Kuinue ia. Entile and in Filla
fained at de mossstory of die volen Turkey Khabark, Balms Inte: Suspenary
HOWARD COLLEY