THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VOL. V. No 31
VICTORIA, SAT
APRIL 18m 1946.
PRICE 12 per annum.
Terms of Subscription to the "Friend of China and Hongkong Gazali, i per annum 612,
of twelve, ex, and three months tively Single numbers to Subscribers 25 cts, terms of
Ton lines and for +1; additional 10 cents per line. Renet written on the face of them, the number of times they are required to appear, otherwise
FOR
TO FET
neatas $7... Three months $1; all paid in advance. Credit prices, 314, 33 60, and $5, for the periode
Salsaribers 1 Ruper, Paraes calling or sending to the office for papers are requested to pay cash, hird of the first insertion. Ships: First insertion #2; subsequent insertions 45 cent, Advertisments to have
published until countermanded. In all instances, there who are not Subscribers, must pay in advance.
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON, THE HOUSE in user's Road lately occupied
by Phillips Moore & Co. Apply to
AND INTERMEdiate Porte.
TUPE Peninsular and Oriental Com
pady Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave the for the
above Saturday 25th Lawas unless
Fat unless detained by
3 Cargo will be received on board until Noon, and Specie until 4 r. of the day previous exiling.
This Route affords an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Penang, remaining a short time at Ceylon, and thence proceeding to England hy Overland Conveyance through Egypt 54 days, to Madras in 30days, and Calcutta in 34 days, from the date of leaving China Steamers belonging to the HEI Company are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay, thus affording Pas sengera a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtainable.
HUGHESDON
TO LET
THAT commodious Hoves, (lately occupied by Mr. Gabriel us the British Hotel) situate in Stanley and Graham Streets. For particulars an. ply to
C. MARKWICK.
Auctioneer.
NOTICE
THE Commercial Business of the undersigned
I will from this date be conunud, under the
style of Senn Van Basel & Co.”
NI SENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 19, 1840.
NOTICE
a partner in our firm,
Canton, 97th March 1846.
RUSSELL & Da
Gargo, Parcels, &e may be forwarded 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 nearly the same as 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 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 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 Gonds can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings, us 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 Shipinent.
NOTICE
THE freight of Treasure per Steamer CORSAIR will in future be per Cent, denvered in Canton.
Victoria, Hongkong,
· 10th April 1840.
A
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Agent.
FOR SALE
NOTICE
THE Undersigned kave 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 Dous, RAULE & Co, at Shanghai,
FI HAWLE N DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1848
Small LORCHA fiued as a pleasure OR
Boat
ALSO
A fine full toned Piano Forte. For particulars apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Queen's Road, 7th April, 1846.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
LLSOPS Pale Ale, in wood and bottle.
ALLSOPS in word
Sull and sparkling Moselle.
A good cheep Claret for summer use.
ALSO
FOR SALE ADEIRA in Pipes, Hogsheads and quarter MA
Casks from the well known Blouse of Stod-Twilled flannel and Orleans cloth of black, blue dart & Co. Port in Cases of 3 dozen each.
and other colours; an article expressly for sum Hodgson and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads mer Coats. A variety of fancy goods, and all
Apply to
DENT & Co. kinds of Ships stores, as Canvas, Rope &c. Horse clothing, Seattle Bridles and fifty dozen superior
WH FRANKLYN. half bose
NOTICE.
THE undersiged have received authority from Office of London, to Issue Policies on the New Euildings at Canton.
the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance
MACVICAR & Co.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
SALE OF PICTURES.
a
|
ROMAN CEMENT. OR 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
SUPER
UPERIOR 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.
A
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spats for lower and topmasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
100
ment
FOR SALE.
Piculs Camphor, packed ready for ship.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th February, 1946-
PONIES FOR SALE
ed to carry a Lady. Apply to
O Roots of FRANKLYN,
view at the sale or be dutifully colored on FOR Sale two ponies. One has been accustom- gravings in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Ballet, Taglioni, Cerrito, Duvernay, Also a variety of colored engravings, French, with out frames. The whole will be sold by Auctioned on an early day of which notice will be given.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs from Worthington and Robinson. Hongkong, 15th January 1846.
Blenkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Alo in Huds. Fanny Elsler, Damelatie, Carlotta Grisi &c. & Ladies of Hongkong that he has just receiv
FOR SALE.
Tthe Godowns of Messrs Elenkin, Rawson &
3. A. OLDING, Agent. A Co Allsope Pale Ale in boule: Barclay's AUNDERS Pals October brewed ale in Wood, Bilk shawls and Searle, Cravates gouffrées, and
P&OSN Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1846,
FOR SALE.
THE teak built and copper bottomed 11 Cutter EMMA," measuring about 14 tons, at present lying at Canton. For
particulars appy to
S. E. PATTULLO.
Canton, 10th April, 1846,
ADA
TO LET.
House in Putunger Street opposite the R. C. Church and nost to Bår Shortrede, apply to
BUSH & Co. Victoria, 6th March 1846.
TO LET
TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Street.
with Verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street.
Victoria, 6th December, 1845.
SA
TO LET House in Gough Street.
Apply to, JOHN CARR
TO LET.
Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the A
Albany Godowns, consisting of Six Rooms well ventilated below, with detached Offices and Stables completo,
Apply to TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, March 2nd, 1815.
TO LET
THREE Houses situate in Wellington
Porter in boule, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottleLS
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
TH
FOR SALE.
THE undermentioned Wines from the House of
Gledstanes, King & Co, London, Port in cases of 3 dozen Madeira Champagne „⠀⠀⠀r
32
3
*
Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1846.
FOR SALE. EBSTER, Cossart & Co's, superior
casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1945.
Alsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
FOR SALE
Wo Manila Ponies, broken to saddle and harness. Also a Palanquin Ghurry, and a Set of double harness. Apply to
BURD, LANGF & Co. Victoria, 27th March, 1816.
NOTICE.
ITOLMES & BIGHAM beg leave
HOME bit that here tothed the Water, Gordon, Carter and half quarter prices of their Billiard Table; for the fact the
[R. Rosen Jaczox is authorized to sign our
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 26th December, 1845.
Marta by procuration.
NOTICE.
charges will be
Rupee day Games. ↑ Rupée night Games, Victoria, 10th April 1846.
BILLIARCS)
ITOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in- Hores the Gentlemen of Hongkong that they have opened a Billiard Room with a first rate, [R Hesar Linn is authorized to Sign for our Thurstons Slats Table on their premises 2 doors
Firm by Procuration.
East of the House occupied by tien. D'águilar. Gentlemen honoring them with their patronage R. OSWALD & Ca Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1846
will meet with every attention.
NOTICE:
R WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authored
to sign for our Firm by procuration,
HEGAN & Co.
1st January, 1846
FOR SALE DLANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hide, and
Strict, commanding a fine view of the B quarter case. Apply to
Bay. Early possession can be giree. For fur
ther particulars apply to
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1845.
TO LET
HOUSE on Queen's Road, containing
LA"
GIBS, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, 19th April 1840,
NOTICE
twelve rooms, with godown. Apply to JOSEPH L. ROBERTS is a partner in
ARCH: MELVILLE.
Victoria, 14th April, 1846,
FOR SALE!
N
for weite by the Fring ex Earl Powis,"
sale by the undersigned,
HOLMES & BIGHAM. Victoria, 13th April, 1840,
FOR SALE
JOHANNISBERGER in I dozen cases,
Cutters Chres Champagne (Perinat de Bradys)
3
Fort, Cockburs and Campbells is pint, bottles
Brandy is I do, cases, Beer and Porse in bele.
ROBERT AUTHERFORD
Victoria, Bis March, 1946.
TARGAUX and Lafze Clawta, in cos den
ROBERT RUTHEEFURD,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Ciston, 20th March, 1946 DILIS on Leados, draws under Memes Baring
MA Brother & Ce't. Greite, in rats to 193 parchaser, for sale by,
GREWOLD.
FARINE Lot No. 64 Straated between the lote MA
of Messrs. Macrican & Co. and FRANKEN JAMBETJEE Exq, mes 200 fest new fromage, and altogether is a very iztirabio lot. For farther particulars apply i
FLETCHER & Carllergieng. or DIROM, GRAY & CO¬(given Victorm, In July, 183
EVERAL raket teamnants angled in Wellington and Sinnicy Street, at 6 13 per mosh, Apply to
CIRCULAR
FRANK
Victoria, 1916 April, 1880.
SODA WATER
ERATED LEMONADE To be cataland at the meantictory of the elder
N. DUUS.
E. CHRISTOPHER begs to Inform the by the "Braganza" a splendid assortment of ladies French Silk and Gauze dresses, Barege ca chcare, Glacé broché, Barogs satin, Labrador, Veloudine flearie, and other robes; Ladies plaid Mille rates, of the latest style, which he offers with confidence as being the newest and must distingué lot of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong. Also gentlemen's Black Silk and Satin Gravate and Waistcoatings of superior quality.
OR SALE-By the undersigned.
Champagne,
FOR
Rock,
Beer, and Stout, all of the first quality. EDWARD NEWMAN, Victoria 7th October, 1845.
ME
ESSRS HUNTER & BARTON, beg to an
nounce that their Macho Establishment has
been removed to No. 12 Danish food Car WHERE THE FOLLOWING AND FOR SALE
SODA WATER and Enated LEMONADE direct from the fountain. Patent Medicings, Perfumery. Ships Medicine chests sold and replenished.
Canton 16th March, 1846.
FOR SALE.
QODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA. DE of superior quality at Messrs. tlusren BARTON's Dispensaties, Pottinger strest, Vic- toria Hongkong, and 12 Danish Hong, Canton.
&
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. SODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE, Aerated Chalybeste Water, (highly recom mended, on account of its tonic propertica).
AGRAT AT CANTONI ACHOOK, Comprador. No, 3 Imperiat Hung. Hongkong, 13th March, 1846,
SODA WATER. SALE-Atte Store of Mr. John amith in
Oase from Dr. Hantes's
Rods Water Manufactory there.
Macan, 11th January, 1816,
DISPENSARY, CANTON,
THE FOLLOWING Sezeer MEDICINES, &o. AnD 69 SALE AT THE DISPENSARY, 4 Furaca Hose, CANTON
BULED Slice Powders; Con
】 contrused Docaction of Harmparilla, of double strength, to olivíats formentation, Capealan Gala- Goewer: Caspe Of Capanies; Concentrated Dis infecting Bolation of Chloride of Lime | Stomachic Bitters, spirit of Campher: Castor Oil, Superiny Calidraws; Linton's Healing Lotion Bose Water, Granville's Lotions: Prepared Chalk; Ferfomed Chalk Ealls Lip Baive: Aromatic Strap of Rou. barb, Tooth Powder; Hydriodate of Petsh; Car. bonats of Rods ie Kotika, Grigory'a Powder, Chalybe Bala, Coming in Bhuttle and in Pris Turkey Khabar Babuaile Paste: Sapanesey Bandages Horns Truser Kar Syringer brothe
Scopela, de Ke Bleomathm and Chronle
spacious bungalow no Calace Host. Apples Victoria, 3rd, Japery, 1942.
EDWARD CULLEN,