THE FRIEND
Page
OF
CHINA
VOL. V. No. 65.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VICTORIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15mm, 1846.
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Fou
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTE
EE Peninsular and Oriental
LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above places on Tuesday the 25th of August.
CARGO WILL BE BROBIVED ON BOARD UNTIL NOON, AND SPECIE UNTIL 4 P. V. OF MONDAY THE 21TU
This Ronts affords an opportunity of visiting SINGAPORE and PRNAND, remaining a short time at CRYLON, and thence proceeding to ENGLAND by Overland Conveyance through EoxPT in 54 days, 1 MABAS in 30 days, and CALCUTTA in 34 days, from the date of leaving CINA. Steamers belong. ing to the E. 1. Company, are also understood to ply between COLOMBO and BOMBAY, thus af- ording Passengers a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtain
able.
Arrangements are made in the Steamors through- out for the convenience of Nutire Merchants of India proceeding as Passengere certain accom modation is also reserved, in the Calcutta Steamers for Passengers from Claus joming the Sunz line at
BALL, to secure which it is requisite that a Notice of at least Two Monthe be given to the Company's Agunt liere
Cargo, Parcels, &c. may be forwarded to Ene LAND by the above Vessel with the same despatch as H. M. Mails and Specie, Silk, or other Goods to CerION, MADRAS, and CALCUTTA on Terme sently the same as by sailing vessels, the rate of In- surauen having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's seamers.
Unil farther notice the Rates of Freight will be:-
For MEASUREMENTS GOODS.
To SOUTHAMPTON, per Ton of 40
Cubic Feetri..
And for BreciIR,
To MADEAS and CALCUTTA
CEYLON
SINGAPONE and PRNANG.-
$120 Sp.
per cent
A Goods can be received for Overland Transit. anless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings as Ant. Malting, Tarred Cloth cc, and the Con- tenis rad Value of each Package either marked on Boutside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment.
TO LET.
FBA the R. C. Church and next to Shortrole, apply to
BUSH & Co.
Victoria, 5th March 1846-
TO LET.
A HOUSE on Queen's Boade
twelve rooms, with godowns
ARCH: MELVILLE
Victoria. 14th April, 1846.
Bay.
her
TO LET.
NOTICE
TH
S
NOTICE,
3. BRAWLE N. DEUS. Victoria, Hongkong. Tal October, 1845.
House in Pottinger Street opposite THE undersigned have received authority from E Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance - the transaction of a general Agency and Com. rice of London, to issue Policies on the New mission business, under the respective Firms of
Buildings Canton.
RAWLB, DOD & Co. at Victona, koud DovĖ, MACVICAR & Co. RAWLE & Co, at Shanghai. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846. FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Coesart Co's, superior Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
FOR SALE. DLANDY'S Madeirs, in half pipes, hhds,, and
quarter casks. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Viotora, 10th April 1840.
NOTICE. WR. ROGER JACSON is this day admitted a Part-
net in our Firm.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1846, FOR SALE.
THREE Houses situate in Wellington Early possession can be given. For fur
Street, commanding a fine view of the particulare apply to
R. OSWALD.
Victoria, 27th February, 1846.
TO BE LET. Single and a double storied Godown. Apply to,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, 5th June 1846.
TO LET.
OPACIOUS Godowns and dwelling house, built
of Granite and lately occupied by Mesars near the cent e of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) 1uos. RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co or to,
Hongkong, 31st July 1846. Shanghai.
TO LET.
THREE convenient Houses, two in Gough Street, the other in Bollywood Road, at a low rent. Apply to,
ROWLAND REES, Pottinger Street,
TWO
TO LET.
THE following Winge ex Cannalo.
*
Port, Sherry,
Hock,
FOR SALE CUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; abs a few half pipes and queries caski Cape and Cognac, Cheery Brandy in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. Teneriffe Wines. Sherry, Madeira,y Port, Claret,
RAWLE, DULS & Co." Victoria, 28th October, 1545.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. AN assortment of Anchor and Chain Calle. A Europe, Menile and Coir Rope, Hemp and Colton Canvust, and several Spare for lower and topmarts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
SUMMER WINES.
TOR sale by the undersigned, Rhenish and French
Wines at moderate prices.
FOR
Saule, ne,
Liz Case of 3 dose each.
།
Sparkling Cherupsign,
Hermitage,
Pule Cognac Brandy, Scheidam Geneva.
I do.
Claret.
ind of dicen. A150
Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1818.
NOTICE
WO commodious Houses situated in Stanley R. CHARLES YOUR is this day admitted a part-
Street, containing 8 Rooms each with yard and
ner in our Firm. outhouses; rent moderate. For further particulars
DIROM, GRAY & Cn. apply to D. LAPRAIK, 1 Wellington Terrace,
Canton, 1st August 1846. D'Aguiler Street.
NOTICE hereby given that the Firm of Fis
Victoria 5th May 1846.
10 LET, three furnished rooms, with umbling &c., in a convenient and healthy part of the Town, rent moderate; for particulars apply to,
D. LAPRAIK. Wellington Terrace, D'Aguilar St. Victoria, 5th June 18-16,
Further particulars regarding the Rates of Freight! and Passage may be obtained by application at the P&O S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong,
1. A. OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 29th July, 1846.
THE
FOR MANILA. “
THE Spanish Schooner FLECHA, hourly expected will have quick despatch for the above port; for freight
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
toria, 6th August 1846.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER G
THE fast Sailing Clipper Built Bar-
que CUMBERLAND, 608 Tons,
G. SINCLAIR Commander, who returns
TO LET
E spacious and convenient two storied House Corner of Wellington and D'Aguilar Strects, formerly occupied by the Supreme Court; has good dry guidews and convenient mercantile Offices Rent 650 per month. For farther parti. oulars apply to
TO LIST.
F. SPRING, Ravensburg Collage, Staunton Street
THE godowns, and first floor of the premises on Queen's read, adjoining Messrs Smith and Brimelow. Apply to,
*
GEO. STRACHAN,
TO LET
Victoria, 1st June 1846.
Hollywood Road, to the
CHER WILLIS & Co., ofinton, was dissolved
of
Grafenberger Bockheimer
Geissenheimer
Sherry
Destournel
Lartiguer. St Julien.
ALSO
Pon
Champagne
And a few baskets of fresh SELTZER WATER direct from Germany in the Dutch ship Camor.
RAWLE, DUOS & Co.
Victoria, 16th May, 1846.
AMERICAN PLOUR.
few barrels of kiln dried Bour for sale by
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
BENGAL RICE-A for handled baker toy D superior quality, just landed and for "Bale by,
HAWLE, DUCS & Co. WAGHORN & Cole AGENCY.
by mutual consent on the 7th March last. The
designed will continue the Business of the late THE adessigned having been appointed Agents Firm at Curton, from this date, under the Firm
for Messrs WAGHORN & Co., are prepared to PracHER & Co.
forward parcels to India, and England by the Pas- MAXIMILIAN FISCHER.
insider and Oriental Company's Steam Vestis, Canton, 20th Jone 1546
which sail from here on the 25th of every mooth. All parcele seat to Victoria to be forwarded must FOR SALE.
be sent free of freight or other charges, and to ar
A
T the Godowns of the undersigned, in One Dozrive 24 hours before the Mail closes.
Cases-
Oognae.
Do. Vieux.
Bt. Estephe.
St Julien.
Chateaux Margaaz. Champagne.
Just landed from the French ship Adhemar.
HEGAN & Co.
MR.
AIR. JOSEP
our firm.
Maces to this place in a few days. THE Bungalow on theel, ntains dining and M
The CoMMANDER on Board,
chong, 29th July 1846..
hou notice.
THE
FOR SALE.
HE well known fast sailing Schoo- ner ARIEL, with all her stores, tackle and appurtenances. She has a fred Inventory and can be sent to sea at a few
For terms &c. &c apply to, W. FRANKLYN, Hongkong, or the COMMANDER, on board. Any person wanting to purchase will apply soon
otherwise she will be dispatched er voyage,
AL
FOR SALE,
THE Schooner SRI SINGAPURA,
Tnow lying in the Harbour, Burden par Register 85 Tons. She is Teak built. bong made the Voyage from Singapore since she - Coppered, and sails remarkably fast. Apply to,
SMITH & BRIMELOW Woosnam's Buildings, Queen's Road,
trie, 20th July 1846.
TO LET.
House in Gough Street.
TO LET
Apply to JOHN CARR
THOSE large and
and convenient Promises fronting the Harbour, lately oce
Undance Sinrest either the whole or hull of the Pros can be rented and are well wordly the
to
emtion of any one requiring Flores as they lav extensive Godons and converteut Jetty. Can be viewed by applying on the premises to
BUND, LANGE & to
Victoria, 3rd July 1848
FA
STOTEL
Bungalow in Queen's Rund Upposite the
Mbaor Godowns, cuffeleting
Bords yell ventilated below, will det
and Subles complete
TURNER & Co.
Hongkong, March 2nd, 1846,
drawing rooms, three bedrooms, bathroom, with servants offices &c.: also two houses in Gage Street, consisting of four rooms and servants offices Apply to
GEO, STRACHAN.
Victoria, Lal June 1846.
TO LET, Houses on the south side of Gough Street Apply to
mwo
GEO. STRACHAN. TO LET. TWO spacious and handsome Rooms well suited for Offices, or as a private residence. One or two godowns can be bad if wanted.
WH FRANKLYN,
Commission Agent..
Canton, 20th
NOTICE,
ROBERTS sa partner in
INE, HEARD & Co. #546.
VICE.
R. AUGUSTUS Hooses is authorized!
procuration.
GILMAN & Co.
to sign our
Hongkong, 29
346. DE.
MB
FR ABRAHAM, mitted into
be conducted under & Co.
Shanghai, 1st Ju
THE undersigned
blishment at Shi
TH
at Canton.
RATHBONES Caston, 1st
ND may be entered upon after the 5ts proximo, THE A A convenient suite of rooms shove the premises Te of SMITH & BRIMELOW, at present occupied by Col. FARQUHARSon, with Stabling Cook house &c. &c.
Rem moderate Application to be made to,
LSMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 28th July 1840.
NELIGE
HE interest and respi
THOMAS BRAINE CLUS
ONE HI
THE U
City of Me
bas this day been ad- which will in fature of GILMAN, BOWMAN
GILMAN & Co.-
a Branch Esta the same firin as
INGTON & Co.
undersigned will in future The firm of
gkong and Canton.
W PUSTAU.
of loovery 1846.
NOTICE
rescibility of ME MODER PARACE in Our Firm, dess
ARDASZER A OD
All packages received from India or Esglend will be delivered free of any charges mede here, na presentation of the Receipt only but if they are sent to any other part. $1 per pa chage sili be charged besides the freight and other expences.
RAWLE, DUES & Co-
FOR SALE new Fire proof Iron CHEST, for treasure or papers, now in the Godowns of Lourenço PEREIRA Esq., Macao, where it may seed. For particulars spply to,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co., Hongkong, or SENN VAN BASEL & Co., Macac. Macao, 10th August 1846.
SUMMER WINES & BEER.
ON SALE for summer use, Choap: Champagne ;
N SALE by the undersigned-An excellent light
Port; Allsop's and other Ales in wood and
AND
Bock; Straw Colored and Golden Sherry, of 1st quality bottle,
Superior Navy Canvas, Anchors of various sizes, Chain Cables, Europe Rope, nad other ship stores.
A180
An Invoice of Colored Window Glass sukable for aronmental Doors and Windows.
WH, FRANKLYN.
Victoria, Oth June 1846.
FOR SALE.
few cases of very superior Pale French Brandy
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Victoria, 10th July 1940
FOR SLEE
NODA WATER AND A HATED
& BARTON cust
teria Hourdous toda
NODA