walks the streets?
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
Russell and Co
NOTICE Turner and Co ne subscribers beg leave to prve notice to the 3. Matheson and o citizing of Honkong and Canton, that 10 ad- Fischer and Colition to SysM THING Ju all it branches, they Rawson and Co have an Armorer, Bell hang, ed all or the lay por
dit shall by panerally attended th
Prins Oscar, (Swe) Mellin, Rocafuerte, Alva, Stag Parish, Victory, Smith, William Turdiae, Small, Blenku, Wild Fish Girl Buckton,
V288ELS AT MACAO. labella Robertson, Kelly, Lyra,
EMERY & FRAZAR Hongkong, 1st February 1847 BILLS OF LA ING FOR THE OVERLAND ROUTE
Cuptain of
Pe Paiya J. A. Darrun MERIDAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO Alpha, (mi) Merril, Tiers Bourge und Co. POR sale at this office, four torins of bills of lad Cayuga, Starbuck,
Russell and (ong for goods or specie shipped by the P. & O Elina Ana, (Vin) Cherver, Wetmore and Co Company's Stanin packets. Ist for gouds deliver- Tassell and Coable at London; 2n1 for goods deliverable at Eagle, (Am ) Poor, Grafton Abbott,
4. M. Bull | Souhampton • Bul for goods deliverabla at Suez; Nye Parkin and Co 4th for gunda deliverable at intermediate ports
Olyphant and Co
They are printed after the Company'■ turms on R Duua and Co
Bank post. Russell and Co Olyphant and CỖ Nye, Parkin and Co
Mariposa (Am) Spaulding, Midas, (Am.) Johnson, Vancouver, (Am) Fuller, Woodside, Am.) Clarkson,
"Kill the foreign devils" is anw common-place language, and there are other terme equally common, and ne vile as this is harsh. And yet for all these there is no rebuke.
Even the beggars in the streets may now insul! the foreigner, not only with the approbation but with the encouragement of his compeers and coun. trymen. Many cases could be adduced in point One occurred within these few days, where the asmult was made on a gentleman long resident and well known among the Chinese, and who we van- lure to say never purposely offerred injury or did injustice to any ifle was returning to the fetories and at no great distance from them in the streets, when he was followed by a beggar. The bergo took him by the skirt of the coat, and the gentleman warded him off. He became more and Horatio, (A) Crocker, more impertonale, and ht length got a shove, andras, (Am.) Willer, so dropped, and broke his basin. fe now hadn cause of complaint and rushed upon the gen leman and seized him by the collar; then he received a stronger repulsa which brought him to the ground. This was too bad, and he must now have redress. The passers-by spurred him on; the shop.men olos- ed their doare against the barbarian; the people congregated; and a row would have been the sure consequence, had the gentleman not consented to walk off bareloaded, allowing the buggen trium- phantly to chrich himself with the fankwer's cap! The absence of an armed vessel before the foreign factories is much to be regretted Had there becn mich an one here list summer, the scenes of July ath would, we think, never have been enacted. The rioters, by the presence of such a force, would have been deterred from violence. The treaty of Nanking provieda that there shall be a vessel here; and the foreign community is jeopardized by its nhaenco, co long. Au there is so much i feeling prevailing among large numbers of vagabonds that throng the city of Canton. During the last few months more than one altempt has been made to Get the factories on fire and except for the prepa tions made by the foreign inerchuats for the pro- tection of their persons and property, nothing pre- venis (so für ng humun power goes] the factories being made, at a scene of
puace, to easily disturbed-
TO BE LET OR SOLD. THE House and Godowns of the under
signed, at Victoria, application to be made on the Promises, or to
W. & T. GEMMELL &.0%; Canton, 9th February 1847*
TO LET.
THE promises, at present occupied by Mr Ro BERT ROTHERruno, well adapted for a Ge neral Store or for Lawyers Offices. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Victoria, 9th February 1847.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned being about to leave the Colony
requests all parties indebted to him to pay the same forthwith-Any persons having claims upon him are requested to send in their accounts.
MICHAEL GABRIEL
British Hoel, Hongkong,
Office Priend of China'
25th October, 1840,
OHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the re- cent act (Victorin 7 & 8) for sale at this ollioe Office "Friend of Chinn **** Victorin, 10th October, 1815. (
FOR SALE-At the office of this paper.
Compradores cheque books,
Ships Articles, with an abaract of the mermaid seaman's got endorsed on the back.
Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty Charterparties, after forins by Chitty. Bills of Lading.
The system, however
AS CHOTE US free trailera 15 bave ucce
La marketi privileged afforded by Hong! were not my in avai sanguine expertilions broad the and colo Traders came with m
price high en proof that, though the were buying cheapthey finders referred to po Toy oppm, by Bodin vegiment at the time Chinaman neret
In fet a shunga of system by which Gangon And all the have benefited eventually Agn
of 14 land was becoming great increase in the native popu and respectability were beginning to.c taken place, and among the rest.
kong as their residence. Some occame the English proprietors but hers buil
ly for themselves; and it may be reasonably supp ed that many more of a similar class wern purpos
Chinese Turiff of imports, and exports, for ing or preparing to settle in the land. As 90 0x counting houses,"
AFFAIRS OF HONGKONG. (From a Correspondent)
ample of Chinese enterprize, we may mention that ong named Aque, built houses and shops to the num her of nearly a hundred, as a private speculation, He soon had reason to regret this spirited outley of The following is an extract from the letter of capital: hut he acted the most prudent part which, Capt. Elliot to the first settlers in Hongkong, on
in the circumstances, wa
pura, was open to him. For peo the faith of which they invested to much capital ing that the licensing system and opium fann world building: "I am of opinion that I shall be consu't-
depreciate property, especially shop reats to a ruins 8th February 1847.
ing the best interests of the establishment in making
ous extent he took the oplum farm himself, and br NOTICE.
immediate declaration of my forpose, to move her dividing the monopoly with his tenants, held out [¤MURRAY & Co. beg to inform all parties Majesty's Government either to pass the lands in
an inducement to them to rent shops that woul Dailes today be overly was, depending indebted to them that inform all parties fee simple for one or two years purchase, at the
otherwise have remained emply counts are paid on presentation they will reforlate rates, or to charge them in future with no all such to the next Court of Summary Juria.
Imore than u nominal quit rent, if that tenure con- diction.
tinues to obtain. My own object respecting the edisposal of lands pending the pleasure of her "M jesty's Givernment, was to secure to firms sadallions, for so far as mere information is concernet, other persons, (British or foreigners,) baring per muent interesis in the country, sufficient since for their necessities, at moderate rutes, with as the competition. 38 might enable parties to seeam- modate themselves, arefiding to their resp five Avante. I feel assured, upon attentive reflection, that steady adherence to this role will be fouard st conductive to the well understood interests of the sestablishment, and to the fair claims of persons on
the spot,"
on the preservation The grea
Batte than do
on should be maintained.
hat than a head Better sulfor wrong geWhile however, we recommend, strongest, mahner, that individuals should be firlaring and take mod antler the wroug; wo Would not fail to draw the attention, of those who om the powers that de, taxisting them to take the proper measures Chinese Repository for Juny.
ovits and to urn Grtheit-remo)
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
FEBRUARY
ARRIVALS:
Tormaybe. Nell, Cominginoon.
Pearl Glibon, Whampoa
6 Muz ppa Jancev, Luising moon.
6. Surling An lerson, Vinnipoa.
7 Mischief White Calenta, 21st December, and
Singapore 9th January
Victoria, 5th February 1847.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
AMAGEWEN & C's, This-day 10th Inst.,
o'clock am.
An assortment of fashionabis Winter and Sum- mer Clubing, consisting of Dress and Surteot Blick, Blue, and Colored Coats; Taglioni and Chesterfield Cats; Black and fancy Colored Vesis and Trowsers, &e., &c.
Without restrUE,
AL90
A quantity of Foolscap Piper, Accent Banks, Quills and a variety of other Merchandize,
PERMS OF Sxtn, -Cash before delvery. Queen's Road, 10th February 1847. PUBLIC AUCTION.
↑ Mc BÜRO 89% Sale Rooms, in the fore
1. Varriso, (D) Vasques, Sumon, 5th February. A on if (ra-moron, will be sold by Publie
Aglona Aurvin, Last Coast. Kelpie, Bay, Cuming moon.
SAILED.
BRUARY,
5, John Buyshme Dare, Bombay.
5. Lucas, (Am) Miller Whampoa.
. Mazepp, Jauncey. Cursingmoon.
7ping Loes, Shanghai,
Vanemmer, (Am) Fuller, Whimpoa.
7, Pearl, Gibbon, Bombay.
Torrington Nell, Shanghai.
0 Pandora Coub Manila.
REPORTS:
Angelo (Am) Hastings, Whampoa. Mischief, White, Macao and Calcutta, Narciso, (Spy Vasques, Amoy
VESSELS IN VICtonia HarbobR,
11. M Vestal, Captain Talbot
For Master Commanding King.
H. M. Tr. 6. ligators &
HM 8. Minder 2nd Master in churge Ominor,
Hospital and Store Ship.
Anglong, Marvin,
Angelo, (Am.) Hastings, Anonyma, Thomas, Bomanjee Home, Contos
Cors ir Soames,
Fort Willam
(Hulk,)
John Barry Stewart, Kelpie, Bellamy, Little Catherine,
Loidon, Gibada,
Jauncey
Матерра Mischief White Mary, Seuirk cop Narciso, (Sp) Vasques, Nymph Horsburgh Oralava, Nail Parel, MaNk
Starting Anderson,
Sri Singapura, Tamar, Hall, Wave, Hackell Young Hebe Zephyr Mas
H. M. SL
H. M. B
H-C. Str. Ploto
Ann Bates,
Aden King
this letter Capt."Elliot admits that the gram! rents already paid by the settlers were so high hit the lands ought to be made over to thein in fer simple for one of two year's purchase. But in place of Capt. Elliot's recommendation helst followed, the most favourable terms allowed to any of the settlers were seventy five years' payment of these rates, and the forfeiture of both land and pro- party at the end of that period. In regard to others, not oply was every facility given to competition, but the sales were made in such a way that any ono might even, out of envy or spite, bid against a rival, without risk of loss to himself; and it is well known that some did avail themselves of this cheap and secure revenge. And it is to be remembered that the sum thus exacted from bona fide purchasers were not single, but annual payments. They were obliged to offer for their lands a sum may tunes Cash before delivery, and all Lots to be cleared above what they were worth, and that in the shape by the 12th Instant, head p
Hongkong 10th February 1847%
Auction:-Fifty Bags of Gran, and a celebrated By Iney Horse Duice ont Side Room Fittings; Household Furaiture consisting of Dining and "Card Tables; ̈ Chairs and Sideboard in so- lil Múhogany Belateds; Carpeting; Table, Hanging, and Reading Lamps; Roger's Table Cut. Glass and Sheffield Ware, of good quality and Jery little used.
The remaining Stock of Choice Wines and Beer, and a variety of other articles.
TERMS OF SALÉ,
EX "BRAGANZA,
Ladies White und Black Paris Satin Shoes,
ALSO
Electro-plated Inkstands, Spirit-lamps, Chamber Candlesticks &c.
of ground rent or annual charge, so that the injus- tice is repeated every year. Nor is this all. The leases
themselves are probably the most tyranniesl instruments of the kind in existence. For example,
Mr (now Sir J.) Davis was appointed Suparin- lendent of Trade and Governor of Hongkong, by Sir R. Peel's Government in 1844. The appoint. ment seems to have been made with the best inten
affirs; and it was presumed that he would know he was supposed to be well acquainted with Chinese
onething else of commerce and finance. But his information, besides being limited was acquired in a laud school-the factory of the East India Come pany. There he might, if he coose, learn some thing of the value of piece goods, or the quality of lens but could not possibly acquite enlarged views of Government or finance: it was the very place to Inse any such views, had be ever pussessed them. This was abundantly proved by the event. by Sir J. Davis was the Registration Act. By this The first measure of any importance introdu ed
act it was required that all the inhabitants of Hong- kong should provide themselves with a certificate numun arriving for the first time must proeure such stating their name, aga, height, dec, and every Ch -
a ticket within 24 hours from the time of his land. and handed over to the Chinese authorities, in case ing, Buder penalty of being treated as a vagabund, they should have any separate accounts to settle with him. The act also included a Poll tax, vary- ing from one to five dollars, to be levied from the whole community. The effect of the enactment on the Chinese was quite electrical. The whole their shops, population turned out, refused to open and talked of leaving the Teland in a body. They that day at least the poorer of them and were wero compelled, however, to open their premises for raade to feel that the authors of this law find the means of enforcing it. But a more formidable re monstrance was presented by the British residents, who declared that they would not submit to such an inquisitorial system, and showed the Governor tation, is illegal. In consequence the Goremer te that direct taxation in a colony, without a represen-
called the obnoxinus low altogether so far a plied to British
10 regard to that
UST received ex Braganza : ---
Figured Satin dresses of the prevailing colors they give the Land Officer power to take down any house he pleases, giving compensation for it at his French gauze Scarfs and Fichoas
own valuation He has also power to enter any house when he pleases' to see that it is kept in goof. repair for the use of her Majesty, at the expiration of the lense By him sand or stones may be tak a off or Inid on any lot in the island, and in conse quence the settler, in addition to the expense of monof clearing naturally difficult ground, has often to pay heavily for the removal of vast masses of rock which have been thrust upon his grou
ground by Go vernment, in the process of cond making,
Drinker & Hey!
Sugar Basins and Butter Pots in white and co- Bush and Colored Chrystal: Light screens, Fancy lamps, Cigar J. Matheson and Co stands &c. &c.
And an Invotee of Calf and Sole Leather. For sale by
J. Matheson and Co 9. F. Stubba J. A Olling Dent and Co Bellamy
Lindsay and Co Dent and Co
J. Matheson and Co Bush and Co Rawle, Duus and Co
20th November 1846.
FUNCK.
ON SALE, Opposite the Commissariat, Queen's Road, variety of new Saddlery at reduced prices,
affie heads and Reins, from 1) ea, to 82) ea.
Snaffle Bridles Weymou Head Collars with Stall
Dent nad Co
Gilman and Co 1 – Chain. Macvicar and Co Giru Smith and melow Stir J Matheso and Co An
Macricar and Co.
Dont End Co
douga
Pittman.
Boustead and Co.
ite & coloured Leal
par
of Leather, consisting of Chamor Fumo de Horse
and Curb Bitts, fahey Stirrup
GUL
These proceedings of the Executive, as might haru been expected, called forth warm F'mēn. strances, at the time, from the sellers who declared that they had been deceived and betrayed, Sir H. Pottinger was not only a soldier, rule of conduct is prompt and literal obedience, but also a diplomuagacenstomed, for his country's good, to wink bard Glide most powerful remonálrances; and he play the same game when,
trymen were
compla
he gave up the the registration Restimation of the Chinese this was
Rigious Scru ing to the descr keeper to hav a prison ache
Tues
ted 10 enforcing med
Cald
Duke
Graaf
Inglewood, mu
Indian Engin
John Cooper
Lady Amherst, Ablett
Mochiday (orarita Othello, Thompson
Matheson and