THE FRIEND
VOL. V. No.:96.
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2yn, 1840.
Three
Terms of Subscription to the "Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette," per annum 121 monthe $2.
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FOR
TO LET
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
THE godowns, and first floor of the prompers on AND INTERMEDIATE Pokers."
THE PENINSULAR AND ORT-Brimelow. Apply to,
Queen's road, adjoining Messrs Smith and T
GEO, STRACHAN,
December.
ENTAL COMPANY's Stenin Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above places on Tuesday the 29th of
CARGO will be received on board until Noon, and Specie until 4 P. M., on Monday the 28th.
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 Eover in 54 days, ta Mantas in 30 days, and CALCUTTA in 34 days, from the date of leaving CHINA. STEAMERS belong. ing to the B. E. I. Company, are also understood to ply, between COLOMBO and BOMBAY, thus of fording Passengers a much more speely means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtain able.
CARGO, PARCELS, &c. may be forwarded to Eno- LAND by the above Vessel With the samo despatch as 11. M. Mails; and S SPECIE, SILE, or other Goous
to CEYLON, MADRAS, and CALCUTTA, on Terms 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 Geeds can be received for Overland Transil unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings as
Victoria, Ist June 1846:
TO LET
SPACIOUS Golowas, and dwellings Messrs of Granite and lately occupied by Messrs Thos. Ripuex & Co. The property is situated near the centie of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a war frontage. Apply on the Premises, or to,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co.,
Hongkong, 31st July 1846.
) NOTICE
Shanghai
PRICE
FOR SALE
AN Elegant Rosewood Cabinel Piano, Vetail
Plate, 61 Octave, by Of LWED
RAWLE DUDE & Co.
ORIENTAL INSURANCE BOCITY. THE undersigned have been appointed agents for the alpye named Society and are prepared to grani
Policies payable in Liverpool, Bombay, Caldeuball Street. epila, and Canton,
RATUBONEB, WORTHINGTON & Co. 4th November 1848. Canton, Bist August 1840.
3. FOR SALE
INVOICES of Russian Cordage, Paint, Paint Dil, Canvass, Blocks Banting, wine, and au perier Hauch Mess Pork 998 Beet. Wine, Brandy, Gin and Vinegar,
Wa. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, September 1846,
BANCA TIN,
THE undersigned have received authority from FOR SALE, at Hongkong. Apply to,
the Directors of the Imperial Fire Tnsurance
A OLYPHANT & Co, Office of London, to issue Policies of the New
Cantonss Buildings at Canton.
September 20, 1846.m MACVICAR & Co.
•NOTICE. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
MR. JOSEPH L ROBERTS is a partner in Badur hym. NOTICE.
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Coi Caufon 20th March, 1846.
HONGKONG AUTUMN MEETING, FIRST DAY-IT. DECEMBER, -1846, The Wong nel chung Staker, for all Ponies under 18 hands Once Round. Entrance Leach, with 950 added from the Fund Weight for inches as per scale.
undersigned have been appoipted Agents at Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of London.
BLENKIN, BAWSON & Co, Victoria, 221 April 1846.
FOR SALE.
Wood, Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Cou-AT the Godowns of Messrs BLENKIN, RAWSON
tents and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment,
Farther particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE may be obtained by application at the P. & O S. N. Co's Office, Hongkong.
J. A. OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 1st December 1846.
FOR LONDONithyaan tugadu THE Gine A Ship DARTMOUTH,
733 Tons, has superior accommo dation for Passengers, and will be des patched from Honglong about the end of October For Passage, apply to Captain Stewart, on board,
TURNER & Co., Hongkong or Canton
or to,
TH
Flongkong, 26th September 1846.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE fine Dutch Bark HONGKONG, of 274 Tous Register, loads about $70 Tons of heavy Goods, was built in. Holland in 1845, is completely found and is a fast piler. Sho is a desirable vessel for the Coast trade. Apply to
RUSSELL & Co. — Capton, or BUSH & Co.” Hougiong.
Hongkong, 23rd November 1846.
A
TOLETN
House in Gough Street. Apply to, JOHN CARR.
TOLET.
House situate in Wellington Street, com
Aga Sug view of the Bay. Early
possession can be given. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD. Victoria, 27th February,
1846. TO LETA
THE building on the Queen's Road, occu- pied at present by J. A. OLDING ESC, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office.
Possession given early in November. Apply to,
BUSH & Co.
Hongkong,, 27th October 1846.
TO LET
Toad, lately occupied by the Honour
THE dwelling House on the Hollywood |
able W. Chen Apply to, g
& Co superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottles Champagne from the house of Mumm & Co. Rheims,
Hongkong, 1st June 1945.
FOR SALE.
W Madeiro, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter WEBSTER, Gordon, Costart & Co's, superior
casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hooghong, 1st March, 1846.
NOTICE.
R. Rocea Jacson is this day admitted a Part-
ner in our Firme
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1816,
FOR SALE, foollowing Wines ok Cannata.
Port,
Sherry Sauterne,
Claret,
Hock,
Jim Cases of 3 dozen cach,
Sparkling Champaign,
Hermitage, ABER
Pole Cognac Brandy, indo. Sobeidam Geneva,
do.
in do, if I doze. ALSO Superfinë Italian Salad Cilia ́Apply to,"
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, Fath July 18482.
FOR SILE LANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, phds., and
quarter casks. Apply to
BE
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victora, 10th April 1846.
*
FUR SABER QHEATHING COPPER, 18 to 32 02. Apply
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 15th September 1846.. UMMY NOTICELA THE Undersigned hereby give notice, that their Firm consists of Want Duizas and Gronos Ceres, of the Firm of Dizzas & Cocks of London, and STEPHEN PONDER, residual in China.
PAR DALLAS & Ca Canton 20th November 1846.2
INDIA AND CHINA MARINE
INSURANCE CO THE Unde Ghed hav for the named: ed to grast Polcies: Calculta, Bombayy
s
BUSH & Co.
Hongkong, 9th November 1846._________ TO
LETW
THOSE large and convenient Premises at
T
present occupied by R. A. BRINE Esq.,
consisting of Dwelling House with Godowns and
convenient fetty can be viewed by applying at our
Len per Canl
premises adjoining. Possession can be given on NK December 8th
BURD LANGE & Com
Victoria, 27th November 1846,
TO
THE Bungalow in Abil
Fied by the Royal Sussex Lo
Hongkong, 9th Novem
A Single cod
Victori
FROM The 101
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six Houme
R FERDINAND. Pr
The Plenipotentiary's Cup, presented by H. E. Sir John Francis Davis, Bart, value $200, for all Borses. Twice Round: Weight 10 Store 7 lb. Sydney and Capo bred Horses to carry 7 lb. ex- tra Entrance 810 each..!
The Valley Stakes, for all Ponies 13 hands 2 inches and under. Once Round and a distance. En trance $2 each, with 850 added from the Fund.
Veight for inches as per vonle The Grand Idongkong Welter Stakes, for all Hor-
by Bext N Invoice of Window Glass, from & by 7 to 18
One do, of Best English Plate and Stained Glass, from 24 by 18 to 30 by 30.
A RAWLE, DUUS & C.,
41 November 1846.
A
FOR SALE
NCHORS, Chain Cables, add Hawse Pipes of A all sizes. An Invoice of Manila, Europe, and Palent Rope ALSO
*Coffee, and Government Cigars,
vanha Parla NAWLE DUUS & Co,
4th November 1846.
FOR SALE.
SALT Provisions, Flour, Rum, Axrack, and Brandy in Wood Whisky, Cognac, and all kinds of Wines in Bottle verwar
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
A
4h November 1846,
FOR SALE
few Salamander Book and Treasure Bates.
RAWLE, DUUS. & Co.
4th November 1846.
CHARTS, &c. NEW Admiralty Charts. Latest Code of Cap tain Marryats Signals. Waghorn's Overland Charts and Guides. For sale by
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November 1845, Pan
STORAGE, G 1OODS received on Storage, Sold on Commis
CANTON, &C., RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
GOODS, received to
Once Round and a half. Entrance $5 each, by insurable Lorded to Mau, Cao, &
with $100 added from the Fund Weight 12 stone.
The Hack: Stake, for all Ponies. Catch weights.
Once Round The Winner-to-be sold for $100 if clained of the Judge within a quarter of an hour. Entrance fee, $50 give from the Fund
- The Scurry Stakes, for ult Ponies Catch weights From the Black Rock in. Entrance $1 each with $30 added.
SECOND DAY,-3D DECEMBbr, 1846. The Hunter's Plate, value $100, for all Horses. Once Round and a half Bix Hurdles 3 feet 8 inches high. Weight for inches as per scale, Entrance 85 enth,
Affurdle Race, for all Ponies. Once Round and a half, Six Hurdles 3 feet high. Weight for Inches as per scale. Entrance $1 each with 850 tichied from the Fund Second Pony to receive BA from the Stakes.
The Arab Stakes, for all Arabs. Twice Round. Weight 9 store 7 lbs. Entrance $5 each, with $100 added from the Fund, The Winner of the Cup to carry 7 lbs, extra ikaal van dub The Victoria Pato, vaine 8100, for all Toutes, * Once Round mud a Half Weight 9stone 7lhe, The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry Tibr. extra Entrance $3 Bach.dant: m3 ak t The Ladies Fase of 850 for beaten Ponies, to be declared at the time of starting. Once Round,
• Entrance free Catelt weights, d
The Buck Arkes, for all Horses, Àrabs excepted.
– Ohler Round und u distance. Entrance $2 each
with 850 Edded from the Fand. Weight 10.
SCALE OF WEIGHTS
#19 handa 8 in 10 7 32 bands 0 is!
iders.
Victoria, 25th November 1846.
NOTICE.
THE 6)
following w
Parcels forwarded by Messrs WAGHORN & Co.'s Overland Conveyance, will be delivered on the presentation of WEG Receipt for same e
S. J. D. CAMPRELL, Oriental Bank. W. J. FAGAN, Esq.
J. WILLIAMS,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1848 MESSRS WAGHORN & CO, S AGENCY.
or More WAGHORN & Co., are prepared, to THE Undersigned, having been appointed Agents
forward Parcels to lodia or England by the Pr.. NINSULAR AND ORIENTAL CORPANY'S STRAHERS, which sail from here on the 25th of every Month.
All Tarcels sent to Victosa to be forwarded must be free of Freight and other Charges, and should arrive here 24 Hours before the Mail
All Parcels received from India of England will be delivered free of any Charges mada hero, on the presentation of the Receipts but if they are sent to any other place, per Package will bo charged, beatles the Freight and other expenses. For sale at the Office WAGHORN & CO BOER LAND GUIDE by the Routes to Egypt GENERAL TION for PASSENGER: On their
Way from and
1st Route
Man of the Overla
Also, a few
amplet
Constantinople, witt
LE DUUS & COI