THE FRIEND
Page
OF CHINA
VOL. V. No. 64.
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FOR
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
AND INTERMEDIATE, PORTS.
THE Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steen Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above places on Tursday the 25th of August.
CARGO WILL BE RECEIVED ON BOARD UNTIL
NOUN, AND SPECIE UNTIL 4 P. M. OF MONDAY
THE 24TH.
This Route affords an opportunity of visiting SINGAPORE and PARANO, remaining a short time at CEYLON, and thence proceeding to England by Overland Conveyance through Eoxrr in 54 days,
TO LET.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of Messre BLENEIN, RAWSON
AOUSE on Queen's downa. Apply & Co superior Sherry, Madeurs, and Purse of
twelve rooms, with godowns,
ARCH: MELVILLÉ
Victoria. 14th April, 1846.
THREE
TO LET.
wood and bottle; Champagne from the house of Mumm & Co. Rheims.
Hongkong, 1st June 1946.
Houses sitante in Wellingto Street, commanding a fine view of the Early possession can be given. For fut-Office her particulars apply to
Bay.
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1846.
TO BE LET.
NOTICE.
undersigned have received authority from of London, to issue Policies on the Now the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Buildings et Canton.
to Maurasin 30 days, and Calcutta in 34 days, Single and a double storied Godown. Apply to, W Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter
from the date of leaving CHINA. Steamers belong. ing to the 11. E. I Company, are also understood to ply, between COLOMBO and BeBay, thus af- ording Passengers a much more speedy means of raching the latter place than is otherwise obtain, able.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers through out for the convenience of Native Merchants of India preceeding as Passengera; certain accom- modation is also reserved in the Calcutta Steamers for Passengers from China joining the Surz line at GALLE, LO Mecure which it is requisite that a Notice
of at least Two Months be given to the Company's
APER Dre
Cargo, Parcels, &c may be forwarded to Ene. AND by the above Vessel with the same despatch as 11 M. Mails and Specie Silk, or other Goods
to CEYLON, MADRAS, and CALCUTTA, on Term nearly the same as by sailing vessels, the rate of In surnure having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
be
Unil farther notice the Rates of Freight will
For MEASUREMENTS GOODS,
TO SOUTHAMPTON, Ler l'on of 40
Cubic Feet
And for SPECIE.
MADRAS and CALCUTTA Crilon.
SINOATONE and PENANG
$120 Sp.
.....2 per cent.
No Goods can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings 89 Wood, Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Coll- tents and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipinen:
Further particulars regarding the Rates of Freight and Passage may be obtained by application at the P&O 5 N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong
J. A OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 29th July 1846,
FOR MANILA
THE Spanish Schooner FLECHA They expected i have quick
despatch for the above port; for freight
RAW LE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria. 6th August 1846.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
THE fast Sailing Clipper Built Bar- que CUMBERLAND, 608 Tons, G. SINCLAIR, Commander, who returns from Macao to this placere a lewdays. Apply to
The COMMANDER on Board, Hoogkong, 29th July 1846.
FOR SALE.
Tao Tons register, she is a very THE new Brig MAID OF JULPHA, good sailor and carries a large cargo,
GILMAN & Co.
For particulars apply to,
Victoin, 3rd July 1946.
FOR SALE. THE Schooner SRI SINGAPURA, THE
now lying in the Harbour, Burden per Register 8 Tons. She is Tenk buile, has only made the Voyage from Singapore since she was Coppered, and sails remarkably fast. Apply to,
SMITH & BRIMELOW, Woosnam's Buildings, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 20th July 1846.
田。
TO LET.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, 5th June 1846.
TO LET.
OPACIOUS Godowns and dwelling house, built D of Granite and lately occupied by Messrs Thos. ItIPLAY & Co. The property is situated near the centre of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co., Hongkong, 31st July 1846. Shanghai,
or to,
TO LET.
THREE convenient Houses, two in Gough Street, the other in Hollywood Road, at a low reng
ROWLAND REES, Apply to,
Pottinger Street.
TO LET.
TWO commodious Houses situated in Stanley Street, containing 8 Ronins each with yard and outhouses rent moderate. For further particulare apply to D. LAPHAIK, 1 Wellington Terrace, D'Aguilar Street,
Victoria 5th May 1846.
Tо
27.
MO LET. three furnished rooms, with stabling &c, in a convenient and healthy part of the Town, rent moderate; for particulars upply to,
D. LAPRAIK. Wellington Terrace, D'Aguilar St. Victoria, 5th June 1840,
TO LET.
E spacious and convenient two storied House ul Wellington and D' Aguilar Strecke, formerly occupied by the Supreme Court; has good dry godowns and convenicut mercantile Offices Rent 50 per month. For farther parti- cters apply to
TO LET.
F. SPRING, Ravensburg Collage, Staunton Street.
THE godowns, and first floor of the premises on To road, adjoining Mesars Smith and Brimelow. Apply to,
Victoria, 1st June 1846.
GEO, STRACHAN,
TO LET
THE Bungalow on the Hollywood Road, to the
T east of Union (Chepel; cuntains dining and
drawing rooms, three bedrooms, bathroom, with servanta otices &c. also two houses in Gags Street, consisting of four rooms and servants offices. Apply to,
GEO. STRACHAN. Victoria, 1st June 1846,
TO LET, WO Houses on the south side of Gough Street.
Apply to
TWO
GEO. STRACHAN, TO LET. TWO spacious and handsome Rooms well solfed for Offices, or as a private residence, One or two godowns can be had if wanted.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Commission Agent.
TO LET,
ND may be entered upon after the 5th proximo. convenient suite of rooms above the premises
of SMITH & BRINELOW, at present occupied by Col. FARQUHARSON, with Stabilog, Cook house &c. &c. Rent moderate. Application to be made to,
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 26th July 1840.
TO SELL, OR TO LET. "THAT spacious and commodious two storied.
MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846, FOR SALE. EBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior
casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
FOR SALE, LANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, bhris., and
quarter caaks. Apply to
| B2
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ch. Victora, 1th April 1986.
NOTICE, FR. ROGER JACSON is this day admitted a Part-
ner in our Firm.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1846.
FOR SALE THE following Wines ex Cannata,
Port, Sherry,
Sauterne,
Hock,
in Cases or 3 dowen each.
Claret,
Sparkling Champaign, Hermitage,
Pale Cognac Brandy, in do. Scheidam Geneva,
in du. doom. A180
Superfine Jalian Saind On. Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1816.
NOTICE
NONCE. THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for
the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, onder die respective Firms of RAWLE, Dose & Co. at Victoria, and Dec RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai
8. B. RAWLE N. DUES. Victoria. Hongkong, 1st October, 1815.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; siss S
a few half pipes and quarter asks Cape and Teneriffe Wine Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen csek HAWLE, DUOS & CO. Victoria, 25th October, 1845.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chwin Cables, A Europe, Menils and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvast, and several Epars for lever and
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
SUMMER WINES.
10pniosta.
FOR sale by the undersigned, Abenish and Franck
Wines at moderate prizes.
Graffenberger
Hockheimer
Geissenheimer
Shetry
Destournel.
Lartiguer.
St Julian
ALSO
Part
Champagne
And a few baskas of fresh SELTZER WATER Vitest from Vermany in the Dutch shup Cater
Å
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria, 10th May, 1846.
AMERICAN FLOUR.
few earrole of kiln dried four for sale by
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
BENGAL RICHA few hundred tons of very
superior quality, juss landed and for Bale by.
RAWLE, DUBS & Co.
SOMMER WINES & BEER.
R. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part) SALE by the undersigned-An excellent light
ner in our Firm.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, Ist August 1846. JOTICE is hereby given that the Firm of Fis
CHER WILLIS & Co., of Canton, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 7th March last. The undersigned will continue the Business of the late Firm al Canton, from this date, under the Fina of FISCHER & Co.
MAXIMILIAN FISCHER.
Canton, 20th June 1546.
FOR SALE.
AT the Godowns of the undersigned, in Que Doz.
Ceses
Cognac.
Do. Vieux. St. Estephe.
St. Julien.
Chateaux Margaux. Champagne.
Just landed from the French ship Adhemar.
NOTICE,
HEGAN & Co.
Claret for summer use, cheap; Champagne; Hock, Straw Colored ead Golden Sherry, of Ist quality; Port Allsop's and other Ales in wood and bolde,
AND,
ALSO,
Superior Navy Canvas, Anchors of various sizes, Chath Cables, Europe Rope, and other ship stores.
An Invoice of Colored Window Glass, suitable for ornamental Doors and Windows.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 9th June 1846.
FOR SALE.
few cases of rely superior Pale French Bready.
W. H. FRANKLIN, Victoria. 10th July 1846.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG, MR. N. D'E. PARKER, Solicitor of the High Court of Chancery, and one of the Attorneys of Her Majesty's Courts of Queen's Bench, Com- men Fleas, and Exchequer in Ireland, has been duly admitted to practise as a Solicitor, Allarney, and Proctor of the Supreme Court of Hongkong. Mr
MR. JOSEPH L ROBERTS is a partner in PARKER is likewise a legally constituned Public No-
our fitm.
ME
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Canton, 20th March, 1848.
MR
NOTICE.
R. Aversrus RAWLINS HUDSON is authorized
to sign our firm by procuration.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 29th May 1846.
NOTICE. FRÁBBAUAN Bowman, has this day been ad-
MR-ASRAHAM
fatute
be conducted under the style of GILMAN, BOWMAN & Co
Shanghai, 1st July, 1846.
NOTICE
GILMAN & Co.
THE undersigned have opened a Branch Esta
blishment at Shanghai under the same firm as at Canton.
RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co..
House in Pottinger Street opposite To so situated at the Corner of Wellington, Canton, st August 1846,
the R. C. Church and next to Mr
BUSH & Co. Victoria, 6th March 1846-
Suurtele, apply to,
TE
TO LET House in Gough Street. Apply to,
JOHN CARR." TO LET THOSE large and convenient Premises Eronting the Harbour, lately occupied as rdnance Biores; either the whole or half of the premises can be rented, and are well worthy the Consideration of any ons requirlig S
Stords as they bare extensivo Godown and Co Jelly Can be slowed by applying on the premises to,
BURD, LANGE & Co.
Victoria, 3rd July 18404/
TO LET.
Bungalow in Queen's Road opposite the
Albany Godowns, consisting of Six
Rooms well ventilated below, with detached Offices
and Stables complete
Apply to
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, March 2nd, 1846.
and Cochrane St. These beautiful premises have just now undergone a thorough repair newly paint- ed, &c. This house would offer a most comfor table residence oven to two familier, having quite separate accommodations, spacious Godowns, abun dance of excellent water, &c. &c. Apply to, DE A BATACCHI At the Rom Cath College,
NOTICE
NOTICE.
THE bosness of the undersigned will in fotore
be carned ou noter the brm of Ww. Puscau & Co.
tary of the High Court of Prerogative of England. Offices at Messrs Bows & Co.'s, Queen's Road.
Hongkong, 29th July 1846.
THE undersigned has removed his Chambers to the House in the Queen's Road, adjoining the stores of Messra Skirt & Bueror.
WH GODDARD. Solicitor rotary
Victoria, 3rd August 1945.
FOR SALE
(ODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA -
DE of superior quality at Messrs. HONTY & BARTON's Dispensaries, Pottinger Street, Vic toria Hongkong and 1 Denish: Hong, Canton,
HONGKONG DISPENSARY CODA WATER AERATED LEMONADE,
Aerated Cher beats M mended, as account of air ionic propertens
ACHOOK Comprador N Imperial Hong Hoogkong 131 March, 3UR
BODA WATER Ad D
NALE, may be had at the.
Victoria, ib July 1846.
THE
thek mellr Eirm cein
af Hongkong end Canton,
WZ PUSTAU, Chion, the lay of Janenty 1846.
NOTICE
THE mtercat and responsibility of Mr. Gnorag THE interest and responsibility of oft NESSER-
THOMAS BRAINY and Vr FRANCUS
KELEB
DRUMMOND, ia our Estalifmumentosased on the
30th ultimo and
CHARLER JOSEFIN BRAIN
HEIRA Bre is day duind
Victoria, Bonzkong,
THE undersigned
THE
Shanghe for
WANIKE DUNKE
London
A BLENKIN RAYSON & Co Victoria, 224 April 1846.
Tk. 22nd July 184
Macko, 181
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