THE FRIEND
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VOL V. No 30.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON,
(AND INTERMEDIATE
THE Peninsular and Oriental Com Lpany's Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will lease this for the above places on Saturday, 25th ist, unless detained by Authority.
TO LET
THE HOUSE in Queen's Road lately occupied
by Phillips Moore & Co. Apply to
HUGHESDON & Co
NOTICE will from this date be continued, under the THE Commercial Business, of the undersigned style of " Sean Van Basel & Co."
M. J. SENN VAN BASEL GA Canton, March 1st, 1846.
NOTICE.
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, R. GEORGE PERKINS is this day admitted
to Madras in 30 days, and Calculta io 31 days, from the date of leaving China Steamers belonging to the H, EL Company are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay, thus affording Pas-
RUSSELL & Co.
NOTICE.
NOTICE THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for THE freight of Treasure per Steamer be 3 per Cent. delivered in Canton.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Agent.
Victoria, Hongkong, 10th April 1840.
A
Boat.
FOR SALE.
Tthe transaction of a general agency and Con!
mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE, Duus & Co. at Victoria, and Duos, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai,
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845.
ROMAN CEMENT,
Small LORCHA fitted as a pleasure onsignment of Roman Cement,
ALSO
A fine full toned Piano Forte. For particulars apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Queen's Road, 7th April, 1846.
a partner in our firm. --
Canton, 27th March 1846.
FOR SALE. FADEIRA in Pipes, flogsheads and quarter dart & Co. Port in Cases of 3 dozen ench.
Hodgson, and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads A Port, Sherry and Madeira.
sengers a much more speedy means of reach Casks from the well known House of Stod.
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 as by carling vessels, the rate of Insurance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
Arrangements fire mode in the Steamers through out for the convenience of the Native Merchants of India, proceeding as Passengers; certain accom modation is also reserved in the Culcutta 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 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 Cargo are requested to take notice, that no Gneds can be received for
Overland Transit unless Packed an 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 Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1846.
A
TO LET.
House in Pottinger Street opposite.
the R. C. Church and next to Mr
Shortrete, apply to
:.
Victoria, 6th March 1846
TO LET.
BUSH & Co.
WO Convenient Houses in Gough Street. with Verandahs, each containing nine
康TWO
Rooms, exclusive of onthouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street.
Victoria, 6th December, 1945.
A
TO LET,
House in Gough Street.
TO LET.
Apply to, JOHN CARR..
Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the JA Albany Godowns, consisting of Six
Rooms 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, 1:46.
FOR SALE.
Apply to
NOTICE.
DENT & Co,
THE undersiged have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insunce.
Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton.
MACVICAR & Co.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1846. n
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
LLSOPS. l'ale Ale, in wood and bottle.
Still and sparkling Moselle,
• A good cheap Claret for summer use.
ALSO
Twilled flannel and Orleans cloth of black, blue |
and other colours; an article expressly for sum mer Coats. A variety of fancy goods; and all kinds of Ships stores, as Canvas, Rope &c. Horse clothing Snaffle Bridles and fifty dozen superior
W. II. FRANKLYN.
SALE OF PICTURES.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs | half hose.
Bienkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhde, from Warthington and Robinson
Hongkong, 15th Jan ry 1846,
FOR SALE.
Tthe Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & Co. Allsops Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madein, and
Port, in wood and bottle, Pe
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846,
FOR SALE.
THE undermentioned. Wines from the House of
Gledstanes, King & Co. London;
Port in cases of 3 dozen Madeira
Champagne" 3
Apply to
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17
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1846.
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior Madeira, in Hads, quarter and half quarter casks, and in coses. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1345.
M
R. ROGER JACSON is authorized to sign our
firm by procuration.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.! Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
NOTICE.
FR. HENRY LASp is authorized to Sign for our
Firm by Procuration.
R. OSWALD & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1846.
NOTICE.
R WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised
to sign for our Firm by procuration,
HEGAN & Co. 1st January, 1816-
FOR SALE. BLANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hhds, and
quarter casks. Apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, 10-h April 1846.
NOTICE
MIE undersigned beg to solify, that they have THE
formed a partnership for the transactino of a general Commission and Agency business at Can under the firm of Cassowerz, Hangor & Co.
MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lotson, of Messrs. Macviçar & Co. and FRAMIKE JAMSETICE Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For farther particulars apply to th
FLETCHER & Co-Hongkong.
or DIROM, GRAY & Co-teaten Victoria, Is July, 1815.
TO LET
upper part of a commodious and will tast Tdwelling House containing seren ropes with
RICHARD CARLOWITZ BERNHARD HANKORT.
Canton, 1st January, 1816,
NOTICE,
R. JOSEPH L ROBERTS is a partner in
our firms
AUGUSTINE, BEARD & Co. Canton, 20th March, 1946,
servants rooms, and outhouses with sibling. For BILIS on Leador, dron under Messee Baring
further particular apply to,
D LAPRAIK No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Agader Street,
Victoria, 24th October, 1842.
CEVERAL convenient tenements ritinted is Wellington and Smaky Street, at 8 15 per mouth. Apply to
BURD. LANGE & ON Queen's Road, March 7th, 164S
spacious bungalowe Cain's Reed. Apply to Victoria, Br Janery, 1546
· Britters de Co's. Cheău, in mms to suù purchasers, for sale
J. NA. GRISWOLD. Camton, March 5th 1849.
CIRCULAR R. FRANKLYN, Gsteral Commerzen, akride shape and see them on the most rast tres in my sad secure rodow by Pools or parte dar as noticed.
QUANTITY & GUN TOWDEIL, 6er zu
W. IL FRANKLYN,
N view at the sale Rooms of Me FRANKLYN,
collection of beautifully as
gravings in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Ballet, Faglioni, Cerrito, Duvernay, Fanny Elssler, Dumelatie, Carlotta Grisi &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.
FOR SALE. CAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
SA
FOR SALE-
sale at the Godown's of the undersigned
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, Queen's Road, 9th Feby, 1846.
FOR SALE CUPERIOR 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 & 3 dozen cases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845,
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
topmasts.
AN assortment of Anchors and Chain Cubles, Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and
RAWLÊ, DUUS & Co, Victoria, 28th October, 1845,
FOR SALE.
100 Piculs Camphor packed ready for ship.
ment
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th February, 1846-
PONIES FOR SALE.
FOR Sale two ponics.--One has been accustomi»
d to carry a Lady. Apply to
N. DUUS.
WAGHORN & Co's. AGENCY. THE undersigned has been appointed Agent for Messrs Waghorn & Co., and is prepared to forward parcels to England and India by the Peu- insular and Oriental Company's Steam vessels which suil from this port on the 1st of every month-^
N. DUUS. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846,
1
NOTICE.
THE undersigned begs to inform parties indebted to him, to pay the same as early as possible; WO Manila Popics, broken to saddle and harness, claims on those residing in China, not paid, or ar TWO brokery, and a set of double rangments made to do so, up to the end of rost harness. Apply to
BURD, LANGF & Co, Victoria, 27th March, 1846. NOTICE. OLMES & BIGHAM beg leave to announce to the public that they have reduced the prices of their Billiard Table; for the future the charges will be
Ho
Ropee day Games, Rupee night Games.
Victoria, 10th April 1846.
BILLIARDS. TOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in- Hform the Gentlemen of Hongkong that they have opened a Billiard Rocas with a first rate, Thurstons Shate Table on their premises 2 doors East of the House occupied by Gen. D'Aguilar. Gentlemen bonoring them with their patrounge will meet with every attention.
L.
E CHRISTOPHER begs to inform the Lis Ladies of Hongkong that he has just receiv ed by the "Braganza" a splendid assortment of ladies French Silk and Gauzo dresses, Daroge ca- cheming, Uhicé broché, Barego satin, Labrador, Veloadine fleurie, and other robes; Ladica plaid Silk shaela and Scarfs, Cravates goofréce, and Mille rates, of the latest style, which he offers with confidence as being the newest and mat distingué of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong. Also gentlemen's Black Silk, and Satin Cravats and Waistcoatings of superior quality.
FOR SALE.
Hochheimer
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JOHANNISBERGER in 1 dozen cases, Cotien Chres. in 2 doz. cases, Champagne (Perigat & Bradys). Port, Leckiem and Campbells in prot, bottles
Brandy is I doz. cales, Erer and Poster in battle.
・
ROBERT RUTHERFORD.
Chuten's Rond Victoris, Dist. March, 1946
SODA WATER
ZBATED LEMONADE Tid at the manufactory of the antice.
SMITH & BRINELOW.
- No 1 and 2 Woomer's Bouldings, carter of Per
May, and those in Europe, &c., up to the end of next August, (after giving dus notice in the New- spapers of Names and particulars); will be put up for sale by Public Auction, and sold off to the highest bidders.
Those who have established on the East Coast of China, or elsewhere, or have left China, singo 1839, are requested to send their address, and their accounts will be forwarded to them without delay.
JNO; SMITH
Macao, 18th February, 1846.
FOR SALE. CODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA
DE of superior quality at Mesars, Hustyn.
& Baron's Dispensaries, Pottinger Stret, Vic- toria Hongkong, and 12 Danish Hong, Canton.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. NODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE,
Aerated Chalybeste Water, (highly recom mended, on accours of ite tonic properties).
Aurur AT CANTON, ACHLOOK, Comprador. No. 3 Imperial Hong, Hongkong, 13th March, 1846,
ON
SODA WATER.
AN SALE,At the Store of Mr. John Smith is
“Macro from Dr. Hunter's. Poda Water Manufactory thero. Macan, Ifth January, 1945.
DISPENSARY, CANTON.
THE Followise Select MEDICINĖS, &C. ACE VS. JALE AT THE DISPENSARY, 4 FRENCH Hoso, CANTON
BUTLER'S Tasteless Seidlitz Powders, Con-
centrated Decoction of Bursaparilla, of double strengtivy. to obviate fermentation: Capsules Gels- tenses; Cestos Oil Capantes, Concentrated Dis infecting Solution of Chloride of Lime : Stomachic Bitters; Spirit of Camphor; Castor Dil, Superior Colddrawn ; Liston's Healing Lation; Hose Water, (iranville's Lotion; Prepared Chalk, Perfumat Chalk Balle; Lip Sales: Aromantic Syrup of Kihu. barb Tooth Powder, Sigdriodate of Potash; Car. bonate of Boda in Bottles Gregory') Powder, Chalybeate Salis; Quinius in Bottle and in Piller: Turkey hubarb, Balsamic Paste: Suspensory Bandages, Hernia Trussos: Ear Syringer; Umstars d... Bone and Glass : Lavement Machines, Patent-
Lint, Spreific Bolation of Hydriodate of Putash. Samparilla, ete. for Rheumation and Chronic Cataneous Aflections: Spirits of Wine, Spoega, SMITH & B Lance Bowland's Fastbacks Brengs Hait cars, e questy of Zela Chiesta in mid-mas's Aundyne: Fleek Brushes; Sous Wares;
EDWARD CULLEN, MACAL, Lat.