THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL. V. No. 68.
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FOR
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above places on Tuesday the 25th of August. CARGO WILL BE RECEIVED ON BOARD UNTIL
*
TO LET.
THREE Houses situate in Wellingtons Street, commanding a fine view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For fur her particulars apply to
NOON, AND SPECIE UNTIL 4.P. V. OF MONDAYA
THE 24TH.
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 Eerer in 54 days, to MADRAS in 30 days, and Calcutta in 34 days, from the date of leaving CHINA. Steamers belong. ing to the HE 1. Company, are also understood to ply, between Cotone and BOMBAR, thus af ording Passengers a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtain. able.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers through
out for the convenience of Native Mercimints of Indin proceeding as Passengers certain accom- modation is also reserved in the Gulgutta Steamers for Passengers from China jaring the SUEZ line at GALLE to scene which it is requisite that a Notice of at lont Two Months be given to the Company's
Cargo, Pueris, &c may be forwarded to ENG. and by the above Vessel with the same despatch as II. M. Mail and Specie, Silk, or le CEXION, MADRAS,
on Terms early the same a by soiling vessels, the rate of In- surance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamets.
and CALCUTTA Goods
Unil farther notice the Rates of Freight will bar-
For MEASUREMENTS Goons.
Tu SOUTHAMPTON, per Ton of 40
Cubic Feet,
And for Specs
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1846,
TO BE LET
Single and a double storted Godown. Apply to,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Victoria, 5th June 1846.
TO LET. CPACIOUS Godowns and dwelling house, built of Granite and lately occupied by Mesare THOS. RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated near the centre of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Promises, or to,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co., Hongkong, 21st July 1846.
Shanghai. TO LET
THREE convenient Houses, two in Gough Street, the other in Hollywood Road, at a low rent., Apply to,
ROWLAND REES Pottinger Sarcel
TO LET
TWO commodious Houses situated in Stanley
Street, containing 8 Roons each with yard and outhouses sent moderate. For further particulars apply to D. LARRAK, 1 Wellington Terra D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria 5th May 1840.
TO LET, three furnished rooms, with sibling So, in a convenient and healthy part of the Town, rent moderate; for particulars apply to
D. LAPRAIK. Wellington Terrace, D'Aguilar St Victorin. 5th June 1846,
TOLET THE spacious and convenient two storied House Corner of Wellington and D'Aguilar Streets, formerly occupied by the Supreme Court ; as good dry godowns and convenient mercantile Offices
Rent 850 per month. For farther part culars apply to
THE #120 Sp.
.2 ********2 per cent.
TO MADRAS and CALCUTTA
CEYLON
SINGAPORE and PENANG....a
No Goods can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings as Wood, Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Con- teats and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment.
Farther particulars regarding the Rates of Freight al Passage may be obtained by application at the 1 & 0 $ N. Cas Office. Elongkong
J. A. OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 29th July, 1846.
NOTICE
HA THE rates of Passage money on board the Stormer CORSAIR will be from this
daic as follows:
From CANTON to MACAO,........ .815
MACAO LO CANTON..............$15 HONGKONG to MACAU,...8 8
53
Vico-versa..
F. SPRING, Rarensteig Cottage Staunton Street.
TO LET.
HE godowns, and first four of the premises on THE
Queen's road, adjoining Messrs Smith and Brimelow. Apply to,
GEO, STRACHAN.
Victoria, 1st June 1846
TO LET.
Bungalow on the Hollywood Road, to the
que t
east of Union Chapel, contains dining and drawing rooms, three bedrooms, bathroom, with servants offices &c.; also two houses in Gage Streat, consisting of four rooms and servants oflices. Apply 10,
GEO. STRACHAN. Vieloria, 1st June 1846.
$8
Agent,
TWO
WH. FRANKLYN,
Victoria, Lat August 1846.
FOR SALE.
THE Dew Brig MAID OF JULPHA, 1180 Tons register, she is a very good sailer and carries a
a large cargo For particulars apply to a
GIEMAN & Co.
Victoria, 3rd July 1846.
FOR SALE.
THE Schooner SRI SINGAPURA, TH
now lying in the Harbour, Burden per Register 85 Tons, She is Feak built, bus only made the Voyage from Singapore since she Was Coppered, sad sails remarkably fast. Apply to,
SMITH & BRIMFLOW, Woosnam's Buildings, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 20th July 1846
TO LET SE
Poulinger Street opposite A House in Polfinger
the R. C. Church and next to Mr Blurtreile, apply to,
BUSH & Co. Victoria, 6th March 1846.
TO LET House in Gough Street. Apply to JOHN CARR.
TO LET
THOSE large and convenient Premises
TO: LET,
wo Houses on the south side of Gough Street.
Apply to
PAGEO, STRACHAN.
TO LET. nwo
spacious and handsome Rooms well suited for Offices, or as a private residence. One or two godowns can be had if wanted,
WH FRANKLYN,
Commission Agent.
TO LET
A convenient suite of rooms above the premises ND may be entered upon after the 5th proximo.
of Skin & BRAFLOW, at present occupied by Col. FARQUHARSON, with Stabling, Cook house &c. &c. Rest moderate. Application to be made 10,
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
Victoria, 26th July 1846.
TO SELL, OR TO LET
THAT spacious and commotions two storied House situated at the Corner of Wellington,
NOTICE.
undersigned have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of Londoa, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Cantone
MAOVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
FOR SALE. TEBSTER, Gordon, Cuart & Co's, superior Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases, FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
FOR SALE. LANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hhds, and
quarter caske. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victora, 10th April 1816.
NOTICE R. ROGER JAOsos is this day admitted a Part.
BOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1846. FOR SALE.
Min out Fitm.
THE following Wince ex Cannata.
Port, Sherry,
Sauterne,
Huck,
in Coses of duken ench
Claret,
Sparkling Champaign, Hennings,
Pale Cognac Brandy, p Scheidam Geneva,
de.
de. 141 de of 1 dozen.
A180
Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply 10.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1846.
NOTICE R. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part
ner in our Firm.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. NOTICE is hereby given that the Firm of Fis
Canlop, Tst August 1848,
CHER WILLIS &Co., of Canton, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 7th March last. The undersigned will continue the Business of the late FIRE & Co. Firm at Canton, from this date, under the Fira of
A
MAXIMILIAN FISCHER. Canton, 20th June 1846.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of the undersigned, in One Duz.
Cases---
Cognac,
Vieux.
S. Estephie.
St. Julien.
Chateaux Margaux. Champagne.
Just landed from the French ship Adhemar
HEGAN & Co.
MR.
NOTICE,
R. JOSEPH L. ROBERTS is a partner in
our firm.
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Canton, 20th March, 1846
NOTICE. R. AUGUSTES RAWLINS HUDSON is authorized
our firm by procuration.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 29th May 1846.
MR
NOTICE ABRAHAM BOWAN, bas this day been ad.
MAA AIG BOT FM, which will in fusate
& Co. be conducted under the style of GILMAN, BOWMAN
GILMAN & Co.
Shanghai, Let July, 1846,
NOTICE THE business of the undersigned will in future
be carried on ander the firm of Wx. Posms & Co.
at longkong end Canton,
WX PUSTAU.
and Cochrane St. These beautiful premises havoChina, the Ist of Innery 1846. just now undergone a thorough repair, newly paint ed, &c. This honce would offer a most comfor tate residence oven to no families, having quite eparate accommodations spacious Godowns jahun- dance of excellent water, doo, &o. Apply to, ERA BATAUCHI, At the Bom Cath College.
fronting the Harbour, lately occupied as THE inte Ordnance Stores; either the whole or half of the premises can be rented, and are well worlby the
sideration of any one requiring Stores un they or Bore extensirs Godowbs and convenient Jetty Can be viewed by applying on the premises to
BORD LANGE & Co.
maria, 3rd July 1840.
Bungalow in Qoren's Road, opposite the
Albany Godowns, consisting of BIT
Bems well ventiisted below, with dotoobed Officer
und Stables complete.“ Apply to
TURNER & Co.
Honghong, March 2nd, 1816.
TO LET
HOUSE on Queen's Rund, containing twelve rooms, with godowns. Apply to
ARCH MELVILLE,
Victoria, 14th April, 1846. 5
lume CB
longkong 1st June 18469
of Mr GronGE INGIS BARLES
ROZSUMMER VINESS BEER. YN SALE by the andersigned-Anexdellen ught
of set to routes ses Champa Hock Straw Colored shid Golden Sherry, of Is guality Port Allsop's and other ales in wood and bolle.
Superior Navy Co.
NOTICE
for
THE Undereigned have formed a partnership, mission business, under the respective Firme of
the tranenction of a general Agency and Com RAWLE, Dres & Co at Victoria, and Decs, RAPLE & Co. at Shangbai.
SB KAWLE. N-DUDS ~ Victoria. Hongkong, 14 October, 1845.
POR BALE, M QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeire in wood; also a few half pipes and quarist cases Caps and Tenerife Wines. Sherry, Madeitz, Perl, Chre Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dosen cases. HAWLE DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Europe Manila and Coir Rope Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Epers for lower and
RAWLE. DOUS & CA. Victoria, eh October, 1845.
OUTIESS.
SUMMER WINES.
OR sale by the underagted, Rhenish and French
Wines at moderate prices.
Grafenberger
Horkheimer
Geissenheimer
Sherry
Destournel
Lartiguer. St Julian
ALSO
Fort
Champagne
And a few baskets of fresh SELTZER WATER direct from Germany in the Dotch ship Castor.
RAWLE DUES & Co
Virieris, 16th May, 1840.
AMERICAN FLOOR few barrels of kiln dried floor for sale by
RAWLE DDUS & Co.
BENGAL RICE-A few hundred bege of sery
superior quality, just landed and for Bale by.
RAWLB, DUOS & Co.
WAGHORN & Cola AGENCY. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for Mesere Woox & Co, are prepared ta forward parcels to ladie, and England by the Pen insolar and Orienta: Company's Steam Vessels, which sail from here on the 25th of every month. All parcels sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be sent free of freight or other charges, and lo ar- rive 24 hours before the Mail closes.
All packages received from ludia or England will be delivered free of any charges made here, on presentation of the Receipt only; but if they sre sent to any other part, i per pa ckage will be charged besides the freight and other expences.
RAWLE, DUES & C
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. MR. N. D'E PARKER, Bolicitor of the Bigh Court of Chancery, and one of the Attorney's of Her Majesty's Courts of Queen's Bench, Com- mon Pleas, and Exchequer in Ireland, bes been duly admitted to practise as a Solicitor, Attorney, and Proctor of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, M: PARERE is likewise a legally constituisa Public No. offices at Messrs Bowns & Co.'s, Queen's Road. Lary
of the High Court of Pretagative of England.
Hongkong, 29th July 1846.
FOR SALEL GODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA-
DE of superior quality at blessra. Huntr de BARTON's Dispensaries, Pottinget, see Fic (oria Hongkong, and 12 Dasley Hour, Canton
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. ODA WATER, ARRATED LEMONADE,
Aerated Chalyberte Wa mended, on account of its armic properties)
AGER AT CIK
Thighly recom
ACHOOK, Comprador to Imperial Hong Hongkong, 13th March, 1846,
ODA WATCE 15 CREATED LEMO.
NADE, may be bad if the mast
Victoria Ath July 1945.
fal 98th Reg Anchors of various tres ficers Mess or
dns for the
blacas 18th February, 1845,