THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL. VL No. 50.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1847, 0
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FOR
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTE.
HE PENINSULAR AND ORI.
Steam Ship PEKIN will leave this for the above places on Fri- day the 25th of June.
CARGO will be received on board until Noon, and SPECIE until 4 P. x., on Thursday the 24th.
For particulars regarding FagionT and PASSAGE, apply at the P. & O. 9. N. Company's Office, Hongkong.
J. A. OLDING, Agent, Hongkong, 15th June, 1847,
TO LET. THE Premises formerly occupied by Mr FONOR, consisting of a Large Shop, Show Room, four Upper Room, Store Room, and Servants Apartments, Stable, Cellars and other Out- houses. Apply to,
Victoria, 20th May, 1947,
MR. DUUS.
TO BE LET. WO HOUSES in Gough Street adjoining the American Consulate. Apply to, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Victoria, 28th May, 1847.
TO BE LET FROM THE 1ST JULY.
HOUSE in Sanley Street, containing Asix Rooms and Out Offices. Apply to,
HUNTER & BARTON,
Victoria, 18th June, 1947.
TO LET
THE House lately known as the George Hotel Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to,
Victoria, 15th May, 1947.
THE
TO LET
R. OSWALD,
HE House in Hollywood Road at present oc- cupied by C. S. CLEVERLY, Esqu, possession
T
O LET & House in Gough Street,
JOHN CARR, THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALCUTTA.
DIRECTORS.
E. P. Griffiths, Esq. T. Edmond, Esq. M. A. Pillane, Esq. M. Rustomjee, Esq. G. B. Robinson, Esq.
Surveyor Secretaries & Treasurers
in Calcutta. Agents in London.... Dillo in Madras. Ditto
Capt. Thomas Hill, Messrs Robinson, Bal
four & Co. Messrs Small & Co. Messrs Line & Co. Messrs Lancaster & Co.
in Bonbay THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Office in China, are prepared to grant Policies here, in Canton and Shanghai, pay. able in Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, London, and China,
All Losses are payable THREE MONTHS after due Notice of Loss, without the usual Deduction of per Cent. the Premium.
This Office returns a Bonus of 10 per Cent on
TURNER & Co.,
FOR SALE.
A the of Messrs BLEKKIN, RAWSON de Couperior Sherry, tradeira, and Port, in wood and bottle; Champagne from the house of Muryn & Co. Rheine.
Hongkong, 1st June 1846.
WINES FOR SALE. LEDSTANES, CONINGHA & Co., Superior Sherry,
Medeira, Port, and Claret,
BARTON & GUESTIER
of Bordeaux, Claret, LEACOCKS,
Madeira,
in Cases of 3
FOR SALE. NCHORS, Chain Gabler, and Hawee Pipes of all sizes, an In ruice of Manila, Europe, and
Patent Rope
ALGO
Coffee, and Government Cigara,
PRAYERAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1946.
FOR SALE→→
T the Godowns of the Undersigned-Hock,
dozen each, A Seltzer Water, and Base's E. L. Pale Ale
in 1 and 3 doz.
Cases. in Wood, LINDSAY & Co. FOR SALE. CHEATHING COPPER Apply to,
GIBB, LIVINGTON & Co. Bongbong, 7th May, 1847.
PIANUS.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE-4 Su-
perior Grand Action Pianos, with latest im provements. On view at
U
DRINKER, HEYL & Co.'s. Victoria, 31st May, 1847.
RAWLE, DOUS & Co.
Victoria, 14th June, 1847:
FOR SALE.
SALT Provisions, Flour, Rum, Arrick, and Bready in Wood; Whisky, Cognac, and all kinds of Wines in Bottle,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
4th November 1848.
STORAGE, &c.
100DS received on Storage, Sold on Commis sice, or forwarded to disco, Canton, &c. by insurable Lorchas.
RAWLE, DOUS & Ca
Victoria, 25th November 1846,
SHIP
HIP AND CABIN STORES of all klods, con- sisting of Cordage, Cenas, Paint, Ols, Twine,
Agents Standard Insurance Company. FOR SALE White and Cargo Rise in, quantities Bunting. Blocks, Varnish. Nails, &c., &c., &c.
Hongkong, 12th May, 1847, NOTICE.
TELE undersigned have been appointed Agents of Shanghai for the IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE of London.
BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co. Victoria, 224 April 1846,
IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF BOMBAY. TTE Undersigned have been appointed Agents of The above-maned Company, and are prepared to grant Policies here and at Shanghai, payable in "London, Liverpool; Calcutta, Bombay, and Cauton,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Canton, 16th June, 1847,
NOTICE.
suit shipping, at the Godowns of,
BURD, LANGE & Co,
Vitoria, 21st April 1847.
FOR SALE.
TH
THE following WINES-
Port,
Sherry,
Sauterne,
Hock,
>in Cares of3 doz each.
Claret,
Sparkling Champaign,
Hermitage,
do.
Pale Cognac Brandy, in do. Scheidam Genera, in do, of 1 dosen.
can be given on or after the 1st June next. Apply THE Undersigned has best appointed Agent at Salad Oil. Apply O
10,
Victoria, 21st May, 1837
TO LET
BUSH & Co.
SPACIOUS Godown and dwelling house, built
of Granite and lately occupied by Messrs THOS, RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated near the centre of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises, or to,
THOMAS RIPLEY & Co., Hongkong 31st July 1846.
Shanghai TO LET THREE Small HOUSES, next Mr FUNCK'S shop fronting the Officers Barracks of the 18th
Regiment. Apply 10,
Victoria, 14th June, 1847.
MR. DUUS.
TO LET FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE Upper Floor of a HOUSE commanding a
ting of a suite of fine view of the Bay, consisting of a
Hongkong and the adjacent Ports in China, for the UNDERWRITERS OF PHILADELPHIA, NEW
YORK and BOBTON.
Hongkong, 7th May, 1847.
8. DRINKER.
NOTICE. THE business of our Firm at Shanghai, hitherto
conducted by, and in the name of, JOHN DAR BT GIBB, will in future be carried on in our own Dame. Mr J. D. GIBB being authorized to sign for us by Procuration.
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. 31st March, 1847.
THE
NOTICE. "HE undersigned hereby give notice that Mr Jonn Burr is authorized to sign our Firm by pro-
DALLAS & Co.
@caration, 2
Canton, Est May 1847.
NOTICE
is handsome Rooms, with Bathing-rooms, Cook- MR. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part- bouses, &c., &o. Apply to,
FRANKLYN & MILNE.
TO LET.
Victoria, 4th June, 1847.
House on the South side of Gough Street.
Apply to
GEO. STRACHAN. Victoria, 1st January 1847.
TO LET House in Gage Street, contains 4 rooms, bath
room, and servants offices. Apply to
GEO STRACHAN.
Victoria, 19th January 1847
TO LET
THE godowns, and first floor of the premises on Queen's road, adjoining Messrs Smith and Brimelow. Apply to,
GEO STRACHAN
Victoria, 1st June 1846
TO LET.
THE premises, at present occupied by Mr Ro-
BERT ROTHERFURD, well adapted for a Ge
ceral Store or for Lawyers Offices.
Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN,
Victoria, 9th February 1847.
TO LELE
VERANDAH COTTAGE, containing
ner in our Firm.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1946.
NOTICE THE interest and responsibility of Mr ALEXANDER I CAMPBELL MACLEAN in our establishment, Ceased on 30th April last. In future the Business will be carried on, under the Firm of DEARIE, Calvert & Colle felgeben a
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co, Canton, 18th May, 1847.
THE interest and responsibility of Sir GroRoOR G. DE H. LARPENT, Bart, in our firm, cessed on the 30th November 1846.
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HP
Canton, 24th March 1847,
BELL & Co.
R. JAMES LAWRENCE MAN retires from our
BENJAMIN SEARE & Co. Canton, 10th March 1847. Hundersigned commences business from the date hereof under the style of Jaxes Law. BENCE MAN & Co.
JAMES LAWRENCE MAN. Canton, 10th March 1917,
NOTICE
Rooms, with Garden, dettched Kitchen, Sta VE have Established a Branch of oor House at
ble, &re, situated West of the Magistracy, in the Old
*** Shangbai under His same Name 48 at Canton, and have authoused Mr. C. A. FEARON to men for us by procuration.
MAE HEARD & CO
ALSO
Superfine Velve Corks and Superfine Italian
HOLLIDAY, WISE)& Co. Victoria, 15th July,r1848.
BE
IRISH LINNEN, EAUTIFULLY fue, in pieces of 12 you; also Lawn Handkerchiefs, at wholesale prices.
JUST LANDED,
A few Dozens of very superior Dark French Braudy.
FRANKLIN & MILNE Victoris, 11th June, 1847,
FOR SALE. UNPOWDER in Barrels.
A few Baskets of fresh SELTZER WATKA,
FRANKLYN & MILNE.
PINE
FOR SALE. DINE Spars for Masis, from 60 to 70 feet long by 19 inches. Also, Chain Cables of sizes, large Europe Rope. Hodgson & Abbot's Pale Ale in Hogsheads, at moderate prices.
FRANKLYN & MILNE. DALE Burton Ale in Hogsheads
Fine full farored Port
Very Pale Sherry, Pale do.
Brown do.
Red Wine in Cask.
and boilla
Champagne and Claret, at very low prices. Sparkling and still Moselle, Ligeurs &c. Manila Cherools.
Chein Cables, Anchors of all sizes, large Europe Rope, Flour, Salt Provisions in Barrels, and Cso- yas. Apply to
FRANKLYN & MILNE,
FOR SALE.
Queen's Road,
Salt Provisions, Flour, Bread, Pess, Crdet, dc, Wines, Beer, Spirits, and Liquors.
Pickles, Sauces, and all kinds of Oilmen's Stores. Clothing, Keraymerez, Broad Cloth, Waincoat- ings, &c.
Guns. Shot, Muskets, Gunpowder, Flists, dic. Sails made, altered or repaired; and every det cription of Shipping business and supplies, punctu aily attended to
CHARLES BUCKTON, Queen's Road, Hongkong, ist March, 1847.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY, POTTINGER STREET. (ODA WATER AND LEMONADE ofSuperior
Quality, at the following prices - SODA WATEE (Recall... 70 Cents per Do
LEMONADE
Wholesale 50 Reade Shop Wholesale 75
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42
AT
4
81 per Doz charged for Bottles, and $1 per Don allowed for returned dite.
CANTON, & D KENNY'S Dispensary, Macao, at HINNAM'S, China Shopkeeper.
Victoria, 11th June, 1847.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Queen's Road, Victoria.
SODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE, SELTZER WATER, direct from Hamsures,
AGENT AT CANTON,
ACHOOK,-Comprador, Na 3, Imperial Hong,
The paces will in future be as follows:- SODA WATER Retsil....70 Cents per Doa.
LEMONADE.
Wholesale60
Retail..$1
TWholesale 75
13
23
19
t
+
24
N. B.-In al cases ; Dollar per Doz will be charged for Bottles, and 1 Dollar allowed for Empty bottles returned.
T
5th June, 1847.
SODA WATER,
AND
ABRATED LEMONADE,
SELTZER WATER, & &c
be had from the Manufactory of
SMITH & BRINELOW, Queens Road, $0th March 1847,
NOTICE
LL Persons indebted to, or having claires against the Estate of the late Mr NATE AXISZ Kuss-
Fine Regatta Gig with Mast, Sail, Awning,BAN, are requested to forward their recounts to us. 1 Osts, and Boathook, complete, nearly new,
WETMORE & Ga
A
* FRANKLIN & MILNE.
Victoria, 28th M27, 1842–
FOR SALE
NE of Blisset's Hair-trigger Rifles,
ONE
4 donbin barreled shot Gun, wih case com plete. Apply to,
MR. RUTHERFORD, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 1st Jane, 1847,
FOR SALE
ST
OT JOSH CLAR
In one deren Graseer
Canton, 3rd May, 1847,
LL Parties hav
tbs kate CERLÍN forward them to the
£3 speedily as poslal
All those indebted to quorted to make imme
Barque Lady
Bailey.
Rent 98 per Month.
DR MICHELL
Canton, 1st Janua
Victoria, th June, 1817.
PROPERTY IN SHANGHAL
FOR Sale, Three Lots of the
FOR
Foreign Residents at Shi
The Property comminandas
tituated on the
ang k
already erected a most
Dwelling Bones, also a
downs and Officer availabi
Jency,
Further information, an be
of this lapur
Flongkong, 10th June, 16
THE Under ned
and Hor