FOR MACAO.
THE Steamer CORSAIR will leave THE
for the above place at 10 O'clock this Night, and from thence to Canton 5 Tuesday Morning
Por Freight-or-Passage, apply la...
W. FRANKLYN,
Agent.
TO LET HE Bungalow in Caine's Road lately occupied THE
by C. Hughesdon Esq, containing Drawing. Finning and Sitting Rooms; six Bed rooms with
dressing and Bathing rooms attached. Servants out offices and Stabbling complete, Rent only $50 per ath. Apply to
TO LET
F, SPRING,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE
NOTICE.
TE undersigned begs to inform parties indebted
next
become in sy degree 2 gunde or an authority with committees. Those boards of legislation naturally chose to come to the consideration of the bille be fore them unfettered by the conclusions of any Previous inbunal; and thus the labours of the Board of Trade, however honest (and some doubts were thrown on its impartiality), or however able
pere, add the deprobe ceived 16 so important to him, to pay the same as early as possible:
strangiv dammed, thougha claims on those residing in China, not paid, or ar-
there must be something in i rangments made iddo no,rup to the end of
of the following day, the Standu May, and those in Europe, &c., up to the end of
beaded Atrocious Fabrication next August, (aller giving due notice in the New-
nounced, on the highest entherite spapers of Names and particulars); will be pat(and some question was made of its judgment)tement was fee, that Port up for sale
Public Auction, and suld off to the came eventually to be entirely disregarded. The little, at all, before the usual time; highest bidders.
committees took their own course, and the House Cabinet had come to no decision of the Those who have established on the East Coast afterwards acted on as own impressions. Anim- This contradiction, it is no no of China, or elsewhere, or have left China, since
mense sum was expended in feeing counsel and in the Premier's own hos For Ge murni dara- rewarding witnesses, and, it is conjectured, in put Tays of a less legitimate kind, but in the end a great number of bills were passed, authorising the employment of £$7,000,000 of capital,
1839, are requested to send their address, and their accounts will be forwarded to them without delay,
JNO: SMITH
Macao, 18th February, 1846.
Ravensbury Counge, OR
Staunton Street.
E spacious and convenient two storied House Corner of Wellington and D'àguilar Streets, formerly occupied by the Supreme Court; has good diy godowns and convenient mercantile Offices
Rate extremely moderate.
For farther parti. culars apply to
NOTICE.
F. SPRING, Ravenshery Cottage, Staunton Street
E undersigned have removed from Hongkong to Canton.
THE
Canton Is May 1846.
Jor Pale Ale, (Enss's)
REISS & Co.
TEST received and for sale, a few cases of supe-
DRINKER & HEYL
Victoria, May 1st, 1846.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
() Monday th instant at 1110'clock A. m., will
be sold without reserve at the sale rooms of the bscribers.
200 Bolts Canviss,
90 Casks Sherry Wine,
Gin, Cider and Cordials in cases, Bitter in Kegs Porter in Bottle, Stationery Glass Ware &c &c
DRINKER & HEYL
Aichoneers
Victoria May 181 1846
יע
C MARKWICK
WILL Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION on this day Saturday 2nd May, 1846, at 11 clock AM, at the Gotowns of Messrs Lindsay & Co, on account of the Underwriters,
Six Bales Grey Shirtings, inore or less darnaget! by Sea Walfr,
Terms of Sale,
Cash, on delivery.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TR. H. FRANKLYN will sell by Public Auc- ME tion on Tuesday evening next 5th May at his rooms at past 8 o'clock precisely. A quin dy superior made Calcutta furniture, consisung of Coches, Chiffoniers, Tables &c. &c.
ALSO.
The choice collection of Engravings of the Pet of the Baller, and a variety of Colored Prints &c. &c. AFTER WHICH
A small parcel of Wines, consisting of Sherry, Pori, Hock, Champagne, Cherry Brandy dec
T
TERMS
Cash on delivery.
Hongkong, Is May 1946,
SODA WATER
AND
ÆRATED LEMONADE,
be obtained at the manufactory of the under
OR SALE. By the undersigned.
Champagne, Hock,
Beer, and Stout, all of the first quality. EDWARD NEWMAN. Victoria 7th October, 1845.
NOTICE.
E the undersigned have formed a Partnership for the transaction of a General Agency, Auction and Commission business, at Fitcuria Hong. kong, under the Firm of DRINKER & HEYL
S. DRINKER. WM. S. HEYL
Victoria, March 2nd 1946.
FOR SALE.
A very superior Soda Water Fountain complete
to be sold at Public Auction (unless disposed of at private sale), on Saturday the 1st of May, by the undersigned.
DRINKER & HEYL
BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! BE Subscribers have just received and offer for Sale, a large assortment of highly finished Dress and Waterproof Boots, Half Boots, Shoes
DRINKER & HEYL
and Gaiter Bonts.
Victoria, 16th February, 1846.
NOTICE.
RINKER & HEYL offer for sale, at their DStores, superior l'ort, Sherry, Madeira, and Claret Wines, Peppermint, and Cherry Cordials, Beer and Porter in wood and bottles, Wine Bitters, Choice Butter in Kegs, Neats Tongues, Tobacco, Cigars, Old No. 3 and 4 Manila Cherorts, Paint Oil, and Turpentine in cans, Bright Varnish, Ravens Duck, &c. &c.
Victoria Jaib. Exbruary, 1848.
Jus
GOLD PENS.
The great questions of the session were the endowment of Maysouth College and the establish- mens of three Irish colleges for secular educatiha When the Minister's plan became known, & de- termined opposition to it arose in the country. In London great meetings were held at Exeter-hall. and in Covent garden Theatre, sad the measure con- demned in the strongest torm, is an ebiowment by the state of the Popish religion In the House of Commons a strong party opposed the Minister, but as be had the support of a part, abs are al of the Conservative members, and the votes of the whole Opposition, with a few exceptions, bis ma- jorities were large. The secand reading of the bill was carried, on the 18th of April, hy 383 to 176, and that majorly was not materially altered in subsequent divisions. The debate was evenyor. able for to emphatic declaration, made by Sir James Grabim, the concession had reached as fumes : but this declaration the right hon. barood uick an No man
stored coofdence: bat frequent Calvet Coupe
BOOD showed that some subject of the highest ran- ment was in debate. Os dhe 12th of December the whole of the Ministers Catered flient resgat BELON to her Majesty, and the Conservative Government **S NO OTE Sir Robert Pes and hated wore concile bis ellengues to she change he weposed of a total repeal of the cary lows. Lord Stanley was a rezakurë opponent of the inESUMENU, #FAYE the Duke of Wellington regarded with suspond and dislike
The Queen imineliaidly seat for Lord Jobs Res sell The noble lord was found by the globen"ı inessenger at an Edinborg boat. He arrived in bastened to her Majesty at Osborne booke. Bebre down of the Fish of December, vod semetively accepting the charge of constructing a Miniery.be stated enme time for consideravan. He Bist consulted with Earl Grey, and at that a shienna's suggestion consented to the edenission of Mr. Ceb den into the Ministry. had several interviews with Earl Grey, and it 28 The bead of the League andersood that the office at Vice-President of the Board of Trade was destined for bio. From Be arly opportunity of canitely retracting living can row a change of opinion with more
fret, however, Lord John Russell seems to have courage than Sir James Graham. He appeart 10
taken a true view of his postos, and to hare tec- sider his case bopeless celess be could rely on view words as words merely, and to think that their the support of the Piel party. He addressed a com. meaning is of very little consequence so long s munication to the Queen to that of ot, sad her Ma they can be made to suit the convenience of him jesty adiressed herself to Sir Robert who employs them.
Now, the The bill met with so effec-tight bon, baroast perfectly well know that Led five resistance in the Lords. It was dragorned | Jota Russell in his lover to the clectors of London through the House by the Duke of Wellazion, I had pledged himself to toted and immediate reveal and Gnally passed, on the 14th of June. by 18t to | To that word immeante be took exception. 50. The conduct of the repeal party in referent The Whig leader argued forcibly that, if the me ta it was characteristic. They depreciated and sure wax to pass, the change had better take effect neered at it, but they lost no opportunky of sup at once, es i could never on made e a wore fpear- porting it by their roles, and of giving it all the andable ume, and any delay would prevent that offen- in their power. the voice of the country: 10.000 petitions were the soil which it was detinable should take phoe at The bill passed in opposition in goment between the different parties interested us rented gainst it with upwards of 1,400,000 signatures; in favour of it there were only Su peti gandition of his sapport tive the change should not onde. Sir Robert Feel gilt, however, mede it the Guns, with 17,000 sign tares
be immediate, or perhaps a would be more correct Graham on the 9th of Mag.
The Irish Colleges Bill was introduced by Sir J. to say that he declined giving any pledge one way Its object was to es- or the other. Hampered with this obstacle, and tablish three colleges for secular educaten in Treforeseeing a Peel opposition to any plan be might land, to be wholly independent of all r-lignus in- penpose. Lord John Russell was sise perpicket by struction. Sir R. H. Inglis stamped its character a division among his own party, Earl Grey, after at once in declaring it as a viganno scheme of | having had his own way to a great extent in a be edless education, The measure was carried a prelimary arrangernonds, objected to the appoint.
UST Received, and for sale, a few superior Gold gainst all upposition, the third reading in the Common of Lord Palmersion as Foreign Secreiery.
Pens, in Silver Cases.
ALSO
An Invoice of Stationery, cousisting of Plain and Ruled Letter Paper, Plain and Ruled Foolscap, Account Current, Account Sales, Office, Envelope. and Blotting Paper, Quills Lead Pencils, Par- rullel Rulers, Office Estands, &c. &c.
DRINKER & HEYL Victoria, 16th February, 1846.
B
FOR SALE.
Pollinger Street
Victoria, 10th November, 1845.
MCEWEN & Co. ENERAL Commission and Shipping Agents
Wine Beer and Spirit Merchants. And Auctioneers Queen's Road & Chinums Hong. Supply Ships, Families and foreign residents at No 1 and 2 Woosnam's Buildings, corner of Pot Salt provisions, Wine, Beer and Spirits upon me the consular ports, with all descriptions of Stures,
derale lerins.
S
Sigacu
ger Street.
SMITH & BRIELOW
MITH & BRIMELOW have received ex Prs
ciosa, a quantity of Zebu Chocolate in sailu-
ble packages which they offer for sale.
1 & 2 Woosnam's Buildings,
Queen's Road, 31st March 1846,
A CARD,
R. A BRINE
Shipping General and Commission Agent and
Auctioneer,
CHUSAN, fe
DEOS to acquaint the merchants and others of
D China &c. &c. that he has commenced busi mess in the above expacity; and in soliciting their peironage, assures them, that his best endeavours. un all nocasions shall be in promote their interest. From his long experience in mercantile houses, bis having been two and a half years on the island, and Cring business on moderate charges, be trusis to
Hisure success.
Respectable reference can be given if required. Chusan. 3rd April 1846,
FOR SALE.
NE Bay Manila Poney, suitable for a Lady ord Genleman: apply to G. Dawas, at Mr Mac Anour's Brook Cottage.
West Point, 9th April 1846.
M'
BRITISH HOTEL
Keving House,
Queen's Road, Victoria,
ICHAEL GABRIEL has the honour to tu
geance to his friends and the public, that he has inken those spacious and commodicus prem
known as Kering House where he intends to cay on the business of a Hotel keeper, and he begs to ssure those parties who may he plessel
|
Also dry and convenient storage for goods, Victoria, 1st January, 1840.
mons passing by 177 to 120
This decided Lord Juba Russell or declining the construction of Cabinet. He had sccep85 12% He fasily re- S Robert Pest, feel it on the 17th. and the Queen, again test for
charge on the 15th of December
Lord Ashley succeeded in carrying one measure of humanity. His bill for the protection of woes modified shape the sanction be Garenne and children malico print works recojculja a It is now like the noble lord's Mines and Collieries! Act, placed on the statute-book, and will undou's. wes now to see the suppon of the Dake of WAL The ghich difficulty of the right han bareng edly lead to other and belter measures of like lagtoe. He wrote it hie, grace, informing tins of kind. When the principle of hamane legislation | Lood Juhn Russell's failure, Harang betale Shee is once recognised, its operation cannot be limited and the country were with to the narrow bounds of a few partial ecumenis,
The commissioners to
The Government.
Sir J. Graham finally abandoned his Medical Bill, and other Government measures as the session advanced were thrown over.
I
in
Mare-
to his Sorersiga za To every political consideration. Be gave is edhesion to the Cabinet, and it was DOGS more reconstructed on the old model, Lord Stapley alone retiring
Up to the close of the year the store of the plan the Premier would propose remained in doubt,
was not generally beilered that it would be a measure of total repeal, though that course seerwol the only one open to him, Those a boss judgment was most to be relied on conceived that the pro-
THE MINISTRY. Throughout the session the Government always degree placed in a false position. It had sometimes commanded powerful majarities, yet it was in some
a majority of its own supporters voting against it, the Opposition. This was the case with the M: y and relied for its existence entirely co the roles of u would be be an exce abolition of the corn lees, a comprehensive revisal of local and ge puth Bill, and, though no sctual rupture in the bardens it cow bears, and enablerbe hope grøner beral taxation as would relieve the land from the Conservative party appeared, it was yet evident that the elements of onion which bound them to-
to compete oa soweling like equal terms with the gether were fast giving way. and long continued, which followed Mr-Distag's Lule opposition. It would have made a sexlement foreign grower. Such a measure would have been The cheers, loud
Fair in principle, and nigh; have been carried oth ROUTE.
attack on the Premier were a bad sign of his popos TOR sale at this office, four forms of bills of ladlarity in the House,
of the whole-question. But the Premier bad de- ing for goods or specie a
shipped by the F. & O. that the phrase an organised hypocrisy" expres. Connected with the mastertering inleen by
It was generally admitted
termined on a sacrifice, and bad marked the riotin Company's Steam packets. 1st for goods deliver.sed the character of his system. able at London; 2nd for goods deliverable at Sou hampton 3rd for goods deliverable at Suez; his conduct with regard to the tariff and agricut perhaps, never forgotten the thress which were The gricultural party had for some time viewed birth, by prejudices, and by feeling, he resolved ed throwing himself wholly on it for support. He had, 4th for goods deliverable at intermediate ports.tural produce with suspicion, and they were the
enuments indicated by the turand down gases it used towards him at agricultural meetings, ner tha They are printed after the Company's forins ou
farmers dinners when his health was proposed.
BILLS OF LAYING FOR THE OVERLAND
post.
Bank
Office Friend of China" 25th October, 1845,
HPPING ARTICLES, according to the re. cent act (Victoria 7 & 8) for sale at this office,
Office "Friend of China," Victoria, 10th October, 1815
L'
mere induced to oppose trifling alterations from conviction that they were intended to lead to men-
sures of greater magnitude. Whether this policy of the agricultural members were or were not wise, i had the effect of fretting the Premier, and it was probably during the session that he began to cal culate his chances of success, should be determes to defy the agnoukerists, and throw himself late the arms of the Opposition for Support But doring the session his declarations were not of a kind to impair the confidence reposed in him. He INGUISTS REPORTS and NAVY BILLs or sale met Mr. Villiera's motion with a decided negative,
at this Office. Office Friend of China, 28th Dec, 1844
THE PAST YEAR REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED.
LEGISLATION AND FINANCE,
1 Concluded from res paper Debates on rudwar letzslation occupied mách. atention in the early part of the cons prevailed among a party more imperial bunal for decide
of the flouse mier, who caRIT
te patronize his new establishment, that nothing House, expres
shall by wanting on his part to insure to them
to them the legislation rep gretest comfort and attention.
or and it was
Billiards can be engage in siry and spacious farmer system, rooms with a water frontage, at the following rates
Day Games Night do.
Rupee
du.
sray committee The ratw
entirely faded to the objects (or
blituled, It made elaborate reports, but it did not
on the ground that it would lead to reinous changes. and de soffered the members of his Administrazon. to commit themselves to support of the core lews. ret more deeply. Sir Greham painted to the general prosperity of the country as a proof that the comms could get be injurion, while air. Sidoos Berbert, both at his election for Walls in February and in the course a &iceste in the te bledvid unused that no axeration in the
Or, perhaps, looking at his position with a politic
ere, be might conceive that, as any change i west- ed bira to propose provid meet with the opposhion of the Protectionis, be ought to take be wiber
and the bilder coune af ensuring the support of
d
one great carly in the counter whos festua bem- self completely free from the atores: Lift huberto stood by ban he decided on the mess extent be secated paritamar In 1841 de reproached
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