THE FRIEND
VOL. V. "No. 94.
OF
CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, 1840.
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ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
THE
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
HE PENINSULAR AND ORI
ENTAL COMPANY's Steam Ship BRAGANZA, will lease this for the above places on Sunday the 29th of November CARGO will be received on board until Noon, and Sexcon until 4. F. K., on Saturday the 28th.
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This Route, affords an opportunity of visiting SINGAPORE and PENANG, xemaining a short time GHYCON, and thence proceeding to ENGLAND by Overland Conveyance through Eorer in 54 days, in MADRAS in 30 days, and Calcurra in 84 days, from the date of leaving CHINA. STEAMERа belong. ing to the II. E. I. Company, are also understood to ply, between COLOMBO and BOMBAY, thus af fording Passengers a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtain. CARDO, PARORES, &c, may be forwarded to Ena- LAND by the above Vessel with the same despatch as II. M. Mails, and SPECIE, SILK, or other Goode to CHYLON,
nble.
nearly the same as by sailing vessels, the rate of In- surance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
No Ghods can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings as Wood, Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Con- tents and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of
Shipment.
Father particulars regarding Frsier and PASSAGE may be obtained by application at the P. & 0 3. N Co.'s Office. Hongkong,
JA OLDING, Agent, Hongkong, 30th September 1846.
FOR LONDON.
TID fine A 1 Ship DARTMOUTH, 1133 Tons, has superior accommo dation for Passengers, and will be des piched from Hongkong about the end of October
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TO LET ON LEASE.
tion of Mr C, W. BowRA. Apply at the DI fice of the Friend of China.
NOTICE
A HOUSE on Queen's Rond, late in the occur. M. WILLIAM FRAZER BEVAN laquthorized to
Sige for our Gim per procuration.ke W&T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 3rd November 1846,
APARTMENTS.
A Suite of Rooms in a very desirable situation, having a water frontage, on moderate terms, Apply at the Office of this Paper.
TO LET
THE godowns, and first floor of the premier on Queen's road, adjoining Messrs Smith and Brimelow. Apply to,
GEO, STRACHAN,
Victoria, lat Jano 1846
NOTICE
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. GUDRAT 1THOMAS BRAINE and Mr FRANCA PATENG DRUMMOND, in our Establishment cased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr ARODIRALD CAMPBELL, M CHARLES JOSEPH BRAINA, and Mr EDWALD REIRA are this day admitted Partners in our Fira.
DENT & CO. Victoria, Hongkong, lat July 1846.
NOTICE.
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THE undersigned have been appointed Agents pf Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of London.
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BLENKIN, RAWSON & Ca Victoria, 22d April 1846.
FOR SALE,
& Co superior-Sherry, Madeira, and Part, in The Godowns of Messrs BLENKIN, RAWSO wood and bottle; Champagne from the house of Mumm & Co. Rheims,
Hongkong, 1st June 1846.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton,
NA MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846. [R. Alexander McCULLOCS and Mr.DUNCAN
our Firm,
For Passage, apply to Captain STEWART on busXES KA have bech admitted Partners in
or lu
TURNER & £1, Hongkong or Canton
Elengkong, 20th September 1848.
10 BE LET OR SOLD.
A
substantial Honse, consisting of wo
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 20th October 1848.
FOR SALE. A Sitting rooms, each 30 feet by 20.7EBSTER, Gordon, Cuseart & Co's, superior and in height 17 feet, separated by folding, Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter doors; five good sized bed rooms, with Dressing casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co. and bath room to each; two servant's rooms, a front
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845. and a back Verandah, closed with Ventions, each,
A NOTICE. 84 feet long, 12 feet wide, flat roof, convenient for exercise,
Ron JACON is this day admitted a Part- ner in our Firm
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1846. FOR SALE:
NOTICE. THE undersignart have opened a. Branch Eata - blishment at Shanghai under the same firm as at Canton. AG
RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & CO. Canton, 1st August 1846.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE 'SOCIETY. THE undersigned have been appointed agents for the above damed Society and are prepared to grant Policies payable in Liverpool, Bombay, Cal- cute and Canton,
RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co. Canton 31st August 1846.
BANCA TIN, TOR BALE, at Hongkong. Apply to,
OLYPHANT & Co.,
Canton.
Sontember 29, 1846.
JOSEPH ROBERTS is a partner in
NOTICE.
TOUSTINE, HEARD & Co, Cacion 2013 ME209, 1846.
FOR SALE. INVOICES of Busan Cordage, Paint, Paint Oil Canvass Blocks, Bunting, Twine, and sn perior Hamburg Meas Pork and Beef. Wine, Brandy, Gin and Vinegar.
WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, September 1846.
HONGKONG AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY ITE DECEMBER. 1846, The Wong nei chung Stakes, for all Ponies under 19 hands. Onee Round. Entrance $1 each, with $50 added from the Fund. Weight for inches as per scala.
The Plenipotentiary's Co, presented by H. E. Sir John Frames Davis, art, value $200, for all Horses. Twice Round. Weight 10 Stone 7 lb. Sydney and Cape bred Horace to carry 7 lb. ex- tra. Entrance $10 each.
The Valley Stakes, for all Ponies 18 hands 2 inches and under. Once Round and a distance. Ba- trance $2 each, with $50 added from the Fund. Weight for inches as per scale,
The Grand Hongkong Welter Stakes, for, all Hor ses. Once Round and a ball. Entrance. 85 each with $100 added from the Fund Weight 12
stone. and affording a fine view of the Harbour
and it's entrances The Walls and foundation con- stracted purposele to admit of the addition of an Upper Story, if required. Commodious outbuil!. ings for Servants, Stote rooms, and Offices a large
Compound, Garden &e, the whole surrounded by THE following Wines
a good fence, situated on the ridge at West Point,
and Intely occupied by the Honorable P. I. STERI-
ING, Attorney General. Apply to
JAMIESON, HOW & Co.
Victoria, 25th September 1846 –
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House in Gough Street. Apply to..
JOHN CARR.
TO LET
House situate in Wellington Street, com- manding a fine view of the Bay Early
possession can be given. For further particulare apply to
R. OSWALD, Victoria, 27th February, 1846, 100 gtnaði TO LET.
THE building on the Queen's Road, occu- 15.
the Peninsular and Driental Steam Navigation Company's Office.
Possession given early in November. Apply to,
A BUSH & Co. Tongkong, 27th October 1846,
THE dwelling House on the Hollywood Road, ately occupied by the Honourable W. CAINE, Apply to,
BUSH & Co. Hongkong, Bib November 1846.
E 30 LET. THE Bungalow in Aberdeen Street lately poseu- pied by the Royal Sussex Lodge Apply 10:
BUSH & Co.
Hongkong, 9th November 1840.
TO DE LEN
A Single and a dumble stori
| Godowny - Apply to, GIBB LIVINGS
Victoria, 5th June 1846.
FRO
ROM the 10th Decom corner of Wallio
street, at present cocupi six Rooms. Apply to
HUNTER,
Victoria, 80th November 184
TO LE
CPACIOUS Godowns and D. of Chr
near the centre older
or to
and has a W
Hongkong, Jim Jol
Port,
Sherry, Sauterpc,
Hook,
Claret,
Sparkling Champaign, Flormitage,
ar
Cannata,
in Cases of 3 dozen each.
Fale Cognac Brandy, in do
do. Scheidam Geneva, in do, of I dozen,
ALSO Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply to,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Victoria, 15th Jaly 1846.
FOR SALE. LANDY'S Madoim, in half pipes, hhds., and
quarter casks. Apply to
BLAND
GIBB, LIVINGSTON Victora, 10th Antil 1816.-
10
FOR SALE.
SHEATHING, COPPER, 16 10:32 04- Apply
GICE, LIVINGSTON & Co Hongkong, 15th September 1848.
INDIA AND CHINA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersignet have been appointed Agents
The Hack Stakes, for all Ponies. Catch weights. Once Round. The Winner to be sold for $100 10 claimed of the Judge within a quarter of an hour. Entrance free, $50 given from the Fund. The Scurry Stakes, for all Ponies Catch weights From the Black Rock in. Butrance $1 each with $30 added.en
SECOND DAY-30 DECEMBER, 1846. The Hunter's Plate, vatne $100, for all Horses, Once Round and a half Six Hurdles 3 feet 6 inches high. Woight for inches as per scale. Entrance each, a Eric Race, for all Ponies. Once Round and
a balf Six Hurdles 3 feet high. Weight for inches at per scale. Entrance $1 each with 850 added from the Fund. Second Pony to receive Be from the Stakes on
The Arab Sinkes, fur all Arabs, Twice Round. Weight 3 stone 7 lbs. Entrance 85 each, with $100 added from the Fund. The Winner of the Cup to carry 7 the, extra.
The Victoria Plats, value $100, for all Ponies Once Round and a half. Weight 9 stone be
for the above named Company, and are prepare ed to grant Policies payable in London, Glasgow, Calcutta, Bombay, and Canton, ⠀⠀
This Office returna a Bonts of 10 per cent. (Ton per Con
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FOR SALE Elegant Rosewood Cabinet Piano Matellic
denhall Street.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co, 4th November 1846,
FOR SALE.
A Thrice of Window Glass, from 9 by 7 to 18
by 12
One do. of Bent English Plate and Stained Glass from 24 by 18 to 20 by 30
RAWLE DUUB & Co.
4th November 1846.
FOR SALERE NCHORS, Chain Cables, and Hawse Pipes of
A all sizes, an Invoice of Manila, Europe, and
Patent Rape.
Coffee, and Government Cigars.
RA 4th November 1816.
AWLE, DOUS & Ca
FOR SALE. ALT Provisions, Flour, Ram, Arrack, and
Brandy in Wood;
Whisky, Cognac, and all kinds of Wines In Bottle,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1846.:
FOR SALE. lew Salamander Hook and Treasure Safes..
RAWLE, DUCB & Co. 4th November 1846.
NOTICE.
THE following Parcels forwarded by MessrA Conveyances will be delivered on the presentation of W. & Co.'s Receipt for same
S. J. D. CAMPBELL, Oriental Bank. W. J. FAGAN, Esq. J. WILLIAMS.
RAWLE, DOUS & Co.
4th November 1846. MESSES WAGHORN & CO.'S AGENCY, THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
for Mesars WAGORN & Co., are prepared to forward Parcels to India or England by the fx- NINSULAR AND OHIRNTAL COMPANT'S STEAMERS, which sail from here on the 25th of every Month.
All Parcels sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be free of Freight and other Charges, and should arrive here 24 Hours before the Mail clogas.
All Parcels received from India or England will be delivered free of any Charges made here, on the presentation of the Receipt only DUI
only, but if they are sent to any other place, $1 per Package will ba charged, besides the Freight and other Expenses.
For sale at the Office, WACHOEN & Co,'s 4Over- LAND GUIDE by the Rootes to Egypt GENERAL HINTS and INFORMATION for PASSENGERS on their way from and to INDIA
1st Route, via Southampton.
2d through France.
**
3d
pia Tricate or Constantinople, wbti Map of the Overland Routes
Also, a few Overland Tranks.
9th May 1846,
BAWLE. DUUS & Co.
Anchors, vory superior Canvas, Blocks, large Europe Rope, Paint Oil, Black Varnish, by whole
FRANKLYN & MILNE
THAIN Cables of all sizes to 1 inch and 718th.
sale.
neen's Road
FOR SALE Messrs FRANKLYN & MILNE'. YOGNAC in Bottles at 6 per Dozen at
Hongkong, 22nd October 1846,
The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry by BASS Fale Ale
extra. Entranca *3 eachTM
The Ladies Purse, of 250 for boaten Ponies, to be declared at the time of starting. Once Round Entrance ear Dulon weights.
akes for all Horses, Arabs, exceptes. Chits Round and a custance. E with 150 added from the Fund. stone.
SCALE OR WEIGHTS Horses
FOR SALE
Victoria, 20th Ni
KLYN & MILNE
DALE Burton Ale in Hogsheads 2 820
Do
Pale Cognac Brandy Pine hlavo
Very Late Sharry
Pale do
do
onter
Brown
wane in Dasks
ask and hottE
paghe and Claret a very low