THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL. V. No. 95.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
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FOR LONDON.
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THE
THE doo A 1 Ship DARTMOUTH, 733 Tous, has superior accommo dation for Passengers, and will be des- patched from Hongkong about the end of October. For Passage, apply to Captain STEWART, on board,
TURNER & Co., ** Hongkong or Canton
1846. Hongkong, 28th September 18
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, “
THE fine Dutch Bark HONGKONG, 274 Tons Register, loads about 370 Tons of beavy Goods, was built in lolland in 1945, a completely found an is n fust sailer. She is a desirable vessel for
Apply to the Coast trade.
RUSSELL & Co. —Canton, or BUSH & Co.-Hongkong. Bonghong, 23rd November 1846.
DETO BE LET OR JULD,
substantial House, consisting of two Sitting rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17 feet, separated by folding, five good sized bed rooms, with Dressing
to each two servant's rooms, a Iront Verandah, closed with Venture, each
feet wide; fit roof, convenient for.
ing a fine view of the Barbour trances. The Wall and foundation con- purposely to admit of the addition of an anger story, rigured Commodious
outbuikt. ts Store rooms, and Offices a large logs for Serv Chippound, Garden &d, the whole surrounded by ituated on the adge at West Point,
the adorable P. 1. STERL
Ence
MG Attorney Gen
JAMIESON HOW & Co. Viziona 25 September 1816
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House in Crough Street.
— JOHN CARR
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of
London.
BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co. Victoria, 22d April 1846.
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FOR SALE Tthe Godowns of Messrs BLEKKIN, RAWHON & Co. superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in 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.
Apply 10,
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House stimmte in Wellington Street com Amanding a the view of the Bay. Eady postasion can be given For further particulars
ROSWALD
Victoria, 27th February, 1846.
TOLET
THE building on the Queen's Road, occu-
Teda present by J. A Oldino 18
as the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigati n Company's Office.
Possession given early in November. Apply to,
BUSH & Co.
Hongkong, 27th October 1815,
TO LET
BE dwelling House on re Hollywood Kond, ately occupied by the Honourable W. CAINE,
BUSH & Co. Hongkong, gib November 1946.
THE Bungalow in Aberileen Street lately occu-
pied by the Royal Sussex Lodge Apply to,
BUSH & Co. Hongkong, 9th November 1846.
TO BE LET
A Single and a da thle storied God to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, 5th June 1846.
TO BE LET
FROM the 10th December not the House at the
corner of Wellington street and Pottinger- street, al present occupied by Mr Rens, containing six Rooms. Apply to,
HUNTER & BARTON. Victoria, 20th November 1846,
TO LET
CPACIOUS Gotowns and dwelling house, buit of Granite and Intely occupied by Messrs Taus. RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated near the conta ofthe Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) aus has a water frontage. Apply ou the Premises,
THOMAS RIPLEY & CO
Shanghai“
or in.
Hongkong, 31st July 1846.
TO LET ON LEASE.
A HOUSE on Queen's Road, late in the occupa
tion of Mr G. W. Bowna. Apply at 0 fice of the Friend of China
APARTMENTS.
Baite of Rooms in a very desirable situatio having a water frontage, oh moderato ferme. Apply at the Once of this Paper
TO LET
THE godowns, and first fider of the pr
Queen's road, adjoini
Dining Mesars Smith Brimelowa Apply for
Victoria, Jet June (846
GEO STRACHAL
NOTICE.
THE interest and respo
THOMAS Bratu, and DRUMMOND, in our Betab 30th ultimo, and Mr ARO CHARLES JOSER BRAINE, and
BIRA are this-dor ddmmitted Pat
Victoria Hongkong lat. Jus
W FOR BALL
WEBSTER Gordon, Coesart & Co linerlär. Cazky, and in cages FELTCHER & Coa
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
W MACVICAR & CO. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846,
NOTICE.
ROGER JACSON is this day admitted a Part- ner in our Firm. Vyk
HOLLIDAY, WISE C Hongkong, tat August 1846.
FOR SALE HE following Wines ex Cannata,
Port Sherry,
Shule,ne,
Buck,
Min. Cases of 3 dozió
Claret
Sparkling Champaign,
Hermitage,
do.
Pole Cognac Brandy, în do. Schoidam Genova, indo, Cof I dozen,"
ALSO A Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply to,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co Victoria, 15th July 1840.
FOR SALE LANDY'S Madeira, in half
pipes, huds, and quarter casks, apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON, & Col Vietor 10th April 1810.
FOR SALE. CHEATHING COPPER, 100 32 on Apply
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 15th September 1840
NOTICE
TUE Undersigned hereby give notice, that their
of WIAM DALLAS and GEORGE COLES, of the Firm of Dallas & Cours of Louden, and STEPHEN PONDER resident in China.
DALLAS & Co.
Canton 20th November 1846.e
INDIA AND CHINA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents
Company,
ed to grant Pol cies payable in London, Glasgow, Calcutta Bombay, and Canton.
This Office returns a Bonus of 10 per cent, (Teu per Cent) on all Premiums
BANCA TIN, OR SALE, at Hongkong. Apply to,
OLYPHANT & Co.,
Canton.
September 29, 1846
NOTICE,
MR. JOSEPH L ROBERTS é a partner in
our firm. V S
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Canton, 20th March, 1840.
HONGKONG AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY-115 DACEMBER. 1846, The Wong net chung Stakes, for all Ponies under 13 bands. Once Round. Entrance $1 each, with 350 added from the Fund Weight for inches as per scale.
The Flerdpolentiary's Cup, presented by H. E. Wir John Francis Darie, Bart, value $200, for all.. Horses. Twice Round. Weight 10 Stone 7 lb. Sydney
and Capo bred Horses to carry 7 lb. ex- tra. Entrance $10 each.
The Valley Staker, for all Ponies 13 bands 2 inches and a distance. En. added from the Food, Orale.
Croutound.
er Stakes, for all Hor.
If Entrance 85 each, Fuad Weight 12
Catch weights.
The Winner to be sold for $100 ir clained of the Jodge within a quarter of an hour. * Entrance free, 850 given from the Fund. The Scurry Stakes, for all Ponies Catch weights From the Black Rock in. Entrance $1 each
$30 added
SECOND DAY, -3D DECEMBER, 1940,
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FOR SALE.
tements to have
N Elegant Rosewood Cabinet Piano, Metallic denhall Street.
4th November 1846.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
FOR SALE
AN Larice of Window Glass, from 9 by 7 to 16
by 12,
One do. of Best English Plate and Stained Glass, from 24 by 18 to 30 by 30.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1845.
FOR SALE.
ANCHORS, Chain Cables, And Hawse Pipen of
all sizes. An Invoice of Manila, Europe, and Patent Rope, AZ
Coffee, and Government Cigare, 4th November 1846.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
FOR SALE.
SALT Provisions, Flour, Rum, Arrack, and Brandly in Wood Whisky, Cognac, and all kinda of Wines in Bottle, K
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1846.
FOR SALE.
few Salamander Book and Treasure Safes.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co,
4th November 1846.
CHARTS, &c,
TEW Admiralty Charts. Latest Code of Cap-
Charts and Guides. For sale by,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Viererin, 25th November 1846.
STORAGE, &c.
The Hunter's Plate, value $100, for all Horses.
Unde Round and a half Six Burdles 3 feet 6ion, or forwarded to MAGAD, CANTON, &C.,
inches high. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance $5 each.
A Hurdle face, for all Ponies. Once, Round and a half Bix Hardies & feet high. Weight for ~ - inchus as per scale. Entrance $1 each with $50. added from the Eund. Second Pony to receive
from the Stakes,
The Arab Stakes, for all Arabs. Twice Round. Weight 9 stone 7 lbs. Entrance $5 each, with 6100 added from the Fund, The Winner of the Cup to carry 7 lbs, extra.
The Victoria Plate value $100, for all Ponies, Once Round and a half. Weight & stone 7 the. The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry
7lbs. extra. Entrance 9 each.de
The Ladies Purse, of 850 for beaten Ponies, to be e declared at the time of starting. Once Round
Entrance free. "Catch weights.
The Hack Stakes, for all Horses, Arabs exceptes. ***Once Round and a distance. Entrance 82 each, with $50 added from the Fund. Weight 10 stomat
**ASCALE OF WEIGHTS.
Horses
Ponies
st, lh,'&
GILMAN & Co.
13 hende 3 in, 10 7
12 bands 0 in., 7
st. lb. 0
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our firm in China, by Procuration,
HEGAN & Co.
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Canton, 1st October 1848.
NOTICE.
Hongkong, 29th October 1846.
FOR SALE.
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LOODS received ou Storage, Sold on Commis-
by insurable Lorchas.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November 1846.
NOTICE:
THE following Parcels forwarded by Messrs WAGHORN & Co.'s Overland Conveyance, will be delivered on the presentation of W. & Co.'s Receipt for same
S. J. D. CAMPBELL, Oriental Bank. W. J FAGÁN, Esq.
1. WILLIAMS,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1846 MESSRS WAGBORN & CO'S AGENCY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for Mesers WAGHORN & Co., are prepared to forward Parcels to India or England by the Pr NINSULAR AND ORIENTAL COMPANY'S STEAMERS, which, sail from here on the 25th of Every Month.
All Parcels sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be fres of Freight and other Charges and should arrive here 24 Hours before the Mail closer.
All Parcels received from India or England will be delivered free of any Charges made here, on the presentation of the Receipt only; but if they are rent to any other place, per Package will be 87 charged, besides the Freight and other Expenses.
For sale at the Office, WAGHORN & CO. OVER- LAND GUIDE by the Routes 10 Egypt: CENERAL HINTS and INFORMATION for PASSENGERS on their way from and to INDIA
Gentlemen Ridere Three to start or no Race. Entrances to be declared in writing, a addressed
to
the Godowns of the undersigned, in One Doz.The Secretary of the Race Committee," at the Casos
Cognno
Do-Vieux
Su Estephie
St Julien
Chateaux Margaux. Champacteu
Just landed from the French ship Adhemar
HEGAN & Co.
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NOTICE
R. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part-
der in our Firm
DIROM GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1816.
DUCE
Club House, stating the Name and Colour of the Horse and Colours of the Riders, on or before the 25th instant before which day-all Horses and Ponies intended to ran for the Weighted Races can be sent to Spring Gardens to be measured and classified on either of the Saturdays, the 14th and 21st instant, between the hours of 3 and 5r Private Malches to come off on the 4th December
Hongkong lath November, 1846 NEt having been found view to
WANs authorized to
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1st Route, me Southampton
2d through France. Sdma Triests or Constantinople, whti Map of the Overland Routes
Also, a few Overland Trunks.
9th May 1846.
HAIN Cab
Europe Pale
RAWLE DEUS & Co.
inch and 78th. agg Blocks, large by whole MILNE
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Road
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