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Fon ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
#RMEDIATE PORTS.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORI, WERELDENTAL COMPANY's Storní
ship LALY MARY WOOD, | will leave this for the above Places on Saturday the 27th of TO LET at a low rent a Hquas in Gough
February at 2 o'clock r. n. [
CABOO will be received on board until Noon, and SPECIE Until 4 r on Friday the 28th.
ulate regarding FREIGHT and PAs son, apply at the F. & 0. 8. N: Company's Office,
For particulare
Hongkong
*** J. A. OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 2nd February 1847.
FOR LONDON, WITH QUIOK DESPATCH.
THE fins A. 1 Ship STAG, Captain
Paran, 700 Tons Register; had superior accommodation for l'assengers
Mi
and carries a surgeon
For Passage enly, apply to
Carr PARISH on board at Whampoa, or to JARDINE MATHESON & Co., Hongkong, East Lomt 18th January 1847.
NOTICE
the fat of January, 1847, the Of
Busines
of the Steamer CORSAIR, will be re moved frora Mosers FRANKLIN & MILNK's House to the House of HOLMES & BIGHAM, where all Packets and Parcels will be received by Mr Stokns. All applications made to him, or to Mr. STRANG will meet the readiest attention.
Victoria, 28th December 1816.
To
TO LET.
HOSE two Houses adjoining that present-
ly occupied by Dr PETER YOUNG. Ap
LINDSAY & Co.
ply to
Hongkong, 19th December 1844.
TO BE LET OR BOLD. THE House and Godowns of the under- signed at Victoria, application to be
mude on the Premises, or to
W&T GEMMELL & Co. Canton, 9th February 1847,
A
TO LET
House silgate in Wellington Street, com manding a fine view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD. Victoria, 27th February, 1846,
TO LET
arena manditg i ane
|
NOTICE
(Signed) W. H. MITCHELL Amoy, 1st January 1847.
A180
TO LET. APARTMENTS, furnished, or unfurnished, ali-
FOR SALE. Asibly altuated in the land, and West part of MyF), go will be comicted from this
Roar, Jackson has become a Partner ANCHORS, Chain Cables, and Hawse Pipes of the Town, also large and small Dwelling Hansdato as Mitouali, & Co.”
all sizes. An Invoice of Manila, Europe, and For particulars apply to 6. DynDNER, ODPO
Patent Rope etha. Commissariat, Victorin
Coffee, and Government Cigare,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. 4th November 1846.
FOR SALE. ALT Provisions, Flour, Rum, Atrack, and Brandy in Wood; Whisky, Cognac, and all kinds of Winca in Bottle,
Street.
NOTICE
JOHN CARE.
R. T. D. NEAYE and Mr W. C. La Gazi are
JUST RECEIVED, and for Sale, fnvoices of--- Rustian Canvass Ravens Duck; Flannel; Raspberry, and Cherry Cordials (Hearings brand); Preserved Asparagus, and Green Pena, Kegs Boll Sausages, &c.
nors in car firm, which Mr T. 8. Sazest quantities itable for Shipping; Paddy in Straw, Also on hand and for sale, Bally White Rice, in and Green Peas, suitable for feeding of Horses &c.
BURD. LANGE & Co. Victoria, Hongkong, 1st February 1847.
NOTICE.
MACVICAR &
is authorised to sign by procuration.
Hongkong, at January 1847
NOTICE
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of London.
BLENKIN, RAWSON & Cop Victoria, 224 April 1846.
FOR BALE.
the Godowns of Messrs BZEKIN, RAWFOR &Co superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle; Champagne from the house of Mumm & Co. Rheimsj
Jan hive.
Hongkong, lat June 1846,
FOR SALE. THE foollowing Wines ex Cannate
Port,
Sherry,
Sauterne,
Hock,
bin Cases of V doyou each,
Cisret,
Sparkling Champaign,
Hermitage,
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr A. EI. FRYER ceased in our Firm on the 80th No. tember last
BOWRA, HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria, at January 1847. DALE Burton Ale in Hogsheads
Pale Cognac Brandy in Cask and bottle, Fine full Bavored Port. Very Pale Sherry, Podo.
Brown do.
Red Wine in Cask.
Champagne and Claret, at very low prices. Sparkling and still Moselle, Liqeurs déc., Manila Cheroots.
SALT
4th November 1840.
RAWLE, DUUS & 0.
STORAGE, &c.
100DS received on Storage, Sold on Commis sion, or forwarded to Madao, CANTON, &c.
Go by insurabis Lorchas.
RAWLE, DUUS, & Co.. Victoria, 25th November 1846. MESSRS WAGHORN & CO.'S AGENCY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for Measre WAGHORN & Co., are prepared to forward Parcels to India or England by the P NINBULAE AND ORIENTAL COMPANY'S STEAMERS, which sail from here on the 25th of every Month.
All Parcele sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be free of Freight and other Charges, and should arrive here 24 Hours before the Mall closes,
All Párcole 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 Chain Cables, Anchors of all sizes, large Europe sent to any other place, 81 per Package will bo Rope, Flour, Sult Provisions in Barrels, and Can-charged, besides the Freight and other Expenses. vas. Apply to
FRANKLYN & MILNE
Queen's Road, Scheiden Geneva, in do. of 1 dozen.sisting of Cordage, Canvas. Paint, Oila, Twine, CHIP AND CABIN STORES of all kinds; con-
Pale Cognac Brandy, in do.
ALBQ.
do.
Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply so,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1846.
FOR SALE. LANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hhds, and
Bquarter enska. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Vietora, 19th April 1840.
INDIA AND CHINA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above named Company, and are prepar- ed to grant Policies payable in London, Glasgow, Calcutta, Bombay, and Canton.
This Office returns a Bonus of 10 per cent. (Ten per Cent.) on all Premiums.
GILMAN & Co.
dag
Canton, 1st October 1846.
Ayat insNOTICERI YOWAHL-
Two commodibus dwelling Houses,
containing seven Rooms, and com.R. FERDINAND Brass is authorized to sign for
Bay, situated our firm in China, by, Procuration; -- arata
VARES DE HEGAN & Co. Hongkong, 20th October 1846 vânz
NOTICEAVA that
in Stanley Street, rentestre of thaly to:
DOUGLAS LAPRAICK Victoria 22nd December 146.ESE
TOLET.
Tidwelling House on the Hollywood
Road lately occupied by the Honour ablo W. CAINS Apply to BUSH & Co.
Hongkong uth November 1846.
TO BE LET
A Single and a double storied Godqleti
Apply
IBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, 6th June 1846,
TO LET
SPACIOUS Godown and dwelling house, built
of Granite and lately Taos. RIPLEX & Co.
near the centre of the Town,
and has a water frontage. or to,
THOMAS RIE
Hongkong 31 J
THE whole or part of
particulars, upp
Victoria, 22nd July
is situated in Hongkong).
he Premises,
[R. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part-
ner in our Firm.
WE DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1846.
THE undersigned beg to intimate that they have associated themselves as Agents at this place, from 1st January 1947, under the Firm of Syme, Murg 1⁄2 Co., Mr MELVILLE remaining at Hoag.
Signed)F D. SYME pundamanathan, J. D. MUIR
dem ARCHE, MELVILLE Amoy, 1st February 1847 | *
FOR SALE la bid nii Apply to
CHEAT HING COPPER.
Hongkong,
16th Febendry 1847.
THE interest and responsibility of hir 485 DELANO, Jr. un partner in our
the 81st ultimo,
Bunting, Blocks, Varuh, Nails, &c., ka, &c.
Salt Prolone, Flour, Bread, Peas, Coffee, &u. Wines, deer, Spirits, and Liqueurs. Pickles, Sauces, and all kinds of Gilmen's StoreN. Clothing, Korarymeres, Brond Cloth, Waiscoat- inga, spe.
Guns, Shot, Muskóis, Gunpowder, Flints, &c. Saila made, altered or repaired: and every des dription of Shipping business and supplies, punctu ally rdlended to
CHARLES BUCKTON,
AVERAGES for Sen Dimage; partial, general, or particular, accurately adjusted by
CHARLES BUCKTON. Queen's Road, Victoria, January 1847.
R. NINIAN CRAWFORD having been discharged
M from my Employ has no longer any authori
ty to sign, or act for me in any way whatever.
CHARLES BUCKTON.
Victoria, 11th February 1847.
LESSER bags to announce to the residents M. of Hongkong, that he has now on view al
the house of Mr Jusr, Watch Maker, Queen's Road,
fashionable assortment of Jewellery and Watches, Signet Rings, Brooches, Pins, Watch Guards, consisting of Ladies and Gentlemen's fancy and
Gold Pen and Pencil Casos; with a variety of other adicles the whole of which are of the latest fashiop and will be disposed of on reasonable terms.
Victoria, 1st February 1847,
ON SALE,
Opposite the Commissariat, Queen's Road. A variety of new Saddlery at reduced prices,
Baffle heade and Reins.. from 814 es, to $24 en. * Bradoon, & Sname Bridles
For sale at the Office, WAGUOAN & Co.'s "Over" LAND GUIDE by the Routes to Egyp!" "GENERAL HINTS and INFORMATION for PASSENGERS on their way from and to India."
1st Route, via Southampton,
לן
2/1
" through France.
Ba
via Tries of Constantinople, whti Map of the Overland Routes,
RAWLE, DUDS & Co.
Also, a few Overland Trunks.
9th May 1840.
SOD
FOR SALE CODA WATER AND ERATED LEMON- ADE of superior quality at Mesars HUNTER & BARTON's Dispensary, Pollinger Street, Vic- TORIA, HONGKONG,
CANTON, at Dr KENNY's Dispensary, No. 5, New French Hong.
MACAO, A HINNAM'e, Chinese Shopkeeper, Rua d' Augustine,
Fresh SELTZER WATER in baskete of 1 dozen each.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
SODA Wed Chalybegie Water. (highly recon
ODA WATER, ÆRATED LEMONADE,
mended, on account of its tonic properties).
AGENT AT CANTON, ACHOOK, Comprador. No. 8 Imperial Hong Hongkong, 13th March, 1846. –
ERATED LEMONADE
AND
SODA WATER (From the New Manufactory at Macao). application may be had at F. A. SEABRA'S Dispensary Praya Grande, and at the Store of Mr JOIN SMITH
TERRE — Lemonade, per dozen, one dollar and a quarter, and Soda Water one dollar bottles to be returned
ned with bottles: 83 per dozen.
ORDERs for ten dozens, or abovek Soda Water, Seventy five cents, and Lemonadejong dolas per dozen.
Macao 1st October 1846
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Victoria, 1st Juno 1846.
Street ICHAN
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