THE FRIEND
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OF CHINA
VOL. VI No. 53.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JULY 3RD, 1847.
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FOR SALE.
THE Siamese Brig LITTLE ANNA, now lying in the Inner Harbour Macao, carries about 2500
Piculs of Rice. For further particulars, apply to,
BOUSTEAD & Co., -Canton, A. A. DE MELLO,-Macao.
Canton, 26th June, 1847.
FOR SALE.
THE Portuguese Barque TRE- MELGA, of 390 Tons burthen, daily expected from Java. This Ves- sel was boil. in Java in 1837 of Teak, under the inspection of an English Captain, is Copper fasten: ed and well found in Stores. For further particu. lars, apply to,
L MARQUES,-Macao,
or D. P. MARQUES,-Canton.
Canton, 20th June, 1847.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON SATURDAY the 10th proximo,
0.
at 11 o'clock M., will be sold
~ by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Godowns VCBSTR JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, on Account
of whom it may concern, the well known Clipper ANONYMA at the now lays at East Point,
we all her Stores Tackle, and Apparel,
- The Vessel can be examined any day previous to the Sale, and her 10ventory, seen by applying to the Undersigned,
TERMS OF SALE Bast and tho Purchaser to pey the Auction duty
AUGUSTES HOWELL,
Auctioneer.
154 Point, 26th June, 1947.
TO LET
HE Premises formerly occupied by Mr UNC, consisting of a Large Shop, Show Rooms love Upper Room, Store Room, and Servants Apartments, Sieble Gellars and other Out-
VEES Apply:
Victoria, 20th May, 1847
N DUUS.
TO LET TWO Small HOUSES, each containing Dining Room, Drawing Room and wo Bec rooms up stairs also four Apartments below, Subles and Outhouses detatched Situation be. FUNCES Shop and General D'Aguilar's Frouting the Barracks of the 18th Regiment.
clona, 26th June 1847
N. DUUS.
George
THE House lately known as the
Hotel Early possession can be given.
For further particulars apply to
Victoria, 15th May 1847,
TO LET
ROSWALD.
THE House in Hollywood Road at present oc- cupied by C. CLEVERLY, Esq., possession
Pan de gisen od or after the 1st June next. Apply
10
BUSH & Co.
Victoria, 21st Mey, 1947
TO LET OPACIOUS Godowns and dwelling house, built of Granite and lately occupied by Messrs THOS. RIPLEY & Co. The property is situated wear the centre of the Town, Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises,
THOMAS RIFLEY & Co, Hongkong, 91st July 1846 –– Shanghai
TO LET FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE Upper Floor of a HOUSE commanding a
fine view of the Bảo lead to
consisting of a suite of six handsome Rooms, with
with Bathing-rooms, Cook-
houses, &c., &c. Apply to
THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF CALCUTTA.
DIRECTOA
E. P. Griffiths, Esq T. Edmond, Esq. M. A. Pillans, Esq. M. Rustomjee, Esq.
G. B. Robinson, Esq.
Surveyor Secretaries & Treasurers
in Calcutta. Agents in London.. Dinto in Madras. Dillo in Bombay
TUE
Capt. Thomas IIill. Messrs Robinson, Bal.
four & Co. Messrs Small & Co. Messrs Line & Co. Messrs Lancaster & Co.
E 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 2 per Cent.
the Premium.
This Office returns a Bonus of 10 per Cent, on
TURNER & Co., Agents Standard Insurance Company. Hongkong, 12th May, 1847.
THE
NOTICE.
HE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Shanghai for the IMPERIAL FIRE Office of London.
BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co. Victoria, 22d April 1846.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned has been appointed Agent at "Hongkong and the adjacent Ports in China, for the UNDERWRITERS OF PHILADELPHIA, NEW You and Boston.
Hougkong, 27th May, 1847. NOTICE.
THE
S. DRINKER.
E business of our Firm at Shanghai, hitherto Gunducted by, and in the name of Jous DAR
BY GIB, will in fature be carried on in our own name. Mr J. D. Guss being authorized to sign for us by Procuration.
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. #1st March, 1847.
NOTICE THE Business of the Undersigned from the date hereof, will be carried ou "under the style of C. AGABEG & Co.
C. AGABEG.
Canton, 20th June, 1847.
NOTICE
TR
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CHARLES REDER is this day admitted a part mer in our Firm.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1846,
THE undersigned commences business from the date hereof under the style of James Law- RENCE MANZ Co.NET ANNA
JANES LAWRENCE MAN. Canton, 10th March 1847.
NOTICE.
E have Established a Branch of our House at
Whung hat under the same Nana is at Coaton, and have authorised Mr C. 4. FEARON to sign for us by procuration.
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st January 1847.
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr Enwand 1 DELANO in our house, ceased on the 31st De cember last
RUSSELL & Co.
Canton, 23rd May, 1947,
NOTICE. THE Undersigned hereby give notice that their Firm consists of Caplain TIMOTHY SEITE, of London, PHILIP W. RIPLEY, HENRY H SMITE, and ROBERT ELLICE
THE FRANKLIN & MILNE.
Victoria, 4th Tune, 1847. TO LET
THE premises, at present
ent occupied by Mr Ro. BERT RUTHERFORD, well adapted for a Ge Zeral Store or for Lawyers Offices. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN.
Victoria, 9th February 1847.
TO LET House in Cough Street,
JOHN CARR
PROPERTY IN SHANGHAI
TOR Sale, Three Lots
Foreign Residents The Property coming allosted on the Yong already erected a most Dwelling House 3307 down and Offices, us
26 DET.
Farther information can
this yapor Hongkong, 10th June
IMPERIAL
CO.
ITE Unde
the abo
Front Falle
Canton, 1011 June, 18:1,
RIPLEY, SMITH & Co. Canton, 1st June, 1587.
R. JAMES LAVEENCE, MAN retires from our
Mouse Goth the
BENJAMIN SEARE & Da Camion, 10th March 1847
granteacto
my of me
SC is authorised to Sign
BAAOM BULL
SHEAT
FOR SALE, HEATHING COPPER. Apply to,
GIBB LIVINGTON & Co. Borghong, 7th May, 1847.
WINES FOR SALE. LEDSTANES, CONINGHAM U & Co., Superior Sherry,
Madeirs, Port, and Claret,
BARTON & GUESTier
of Bordeaux Claret,
LEACOCKS,
Madeira,
in Cases of 3 dozen each,
PRICE $12 per cour
FOR SALE NCHORS Chain Cables End Have Pipes of all sizes. An Invoice of Manila. Europe, and Patos! Rope.
Coffee, and Government Cigara,
4th November (816
RAWER DUUR & Co
FOR SALE
The Godowns of the Codeigned Hock,
in 1 and 3 dez. A Selize Water, and Baw o El Pe
Cases
in Wood. LINDSAY & Co.
FOR SALE
THE following "WINE-
Pori,
Sberry,
Sauterne,
Hock,
in Cases of 3 doz each,
Claret,
Sparkling Champaign, Herminge,
do.
Pale Coguac Brandy, in do. Scheidam Geneva, in do. of 1 dozen.
ALSO
Superfine Velvet Corks and Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply to,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July, 1846.
PIANUS.
J
RAWLE DOUS & Co..
Victoria, 14th June, 1847
SA
FOR BALE.
ALT Previses, Four, Rum. Arrack, and Brandy in Wood: Whisks, Cegrec, and alb kinds of Wines in Botte
RAWLE DUUS & C
4th November 1845.
STORAGE &
GOODS received de Storage, Selden Ceramic
or forwarded to Macao Cintor, &c.
by insurable Lorchas,
RAWER DUES & Co. Victoris, 25 November 1840, CHIP AND CABIN STORES of all kits; con- Bisting of Cordage, Cacras Peim, ONE. wire, Bunting. Blecks, Vermeh, Neus, &c., de, &c.
Salt Provisions, Floor, Bread, Peas, Cofre, &c, Wices, Beer, Spiri nod Ligscars. Pickles. Sauces, and all kinds of Chimes's Stores, Clothing, Kerseymeres, Broad Cloth, Walescet-
UST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE-4 Sv.
perior Grand Action Pinous, with latest imings, áce." provements. On view at
DRINKER, HEYL & Co.'s. Victoria, 31st May, 1847.
FOR SALE-White and Cargo Rice in quantities
to suit shipping, at the Godowns of,
BURD, LANGE & Co.
Victoria, 21st April 1847.
IRISH LINNEN, Lawn Handkerchiefs, at wholesale prices. ›EAUTIFULLY fiue, in pieces of 12 yds.; also
JUST LANDER,
A few Dozens of very superior Dark French Brandy,
FRANKLYN & MILNE Victoria, 11th June, 1847.
FOR SALE. UNPOWDER in Barrels.
Grow Baskets of fresh SELTZER WATER.
FRANKLYN & MILNE. FOR SALE. PIN
)INE Spars for Masts, from 60 to 70 feet long by 10 inches. Also, Chain Cables of sizes, large Europe Rope. Hodgson & Abbot's Pale Ale in Hogsheada, et moderate prices.
FRANKLYN & NILNE.
PALE Burton Als in Hogsheads
Pale Cognac Brandy in Cask and bottle. Fine full flavored Pork, Very Pale Sherry.
Pale
Brown
do.
da
Red Wine in Cash,
Champagne and Claret; at very low prices Sparkling and stil Moselle, Ligeurs dcc.. Manila Cheroots.
Chain Cables, Anchors of all sizes, large Europe Rope, Flour, Salt Provisions in Barrels, and Can- vas. Apply to
FRANKLYN & MILNE,
Queen's food.
FOR SALE. Fine Regatta Gig, with ast, Sail, Awning, Dars, and Boathook, complete, nearly now, and to be sold cheap.
RANKLYN & MILNE Victoria, 28th May, 184-
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
SOB
CORA WATER
Quality, at the.
SEDA WATER
LEKOMADE
Guns Shot, Muskets, Guapowder, Fints, &.c. Sails made, altered or repaired and every des cription of Shipping business and supplies, puncte- ally attended to
CHARLES BUCKTON. Queen's Road, Hongkong, la March, 1847; / FOR SALE at the Godowes of the Undesign.
ed: A fresh Butch of very fine Beer and- Porter, just leading.
Å
ALSO,
No. 3 and No 4 Manila Chercols, 12 months old.
CHARLES BUCKTON Queen's Read. Hopekong, 18b Juop 1847.
ORIENTAL BANK.
N ADVANCE og arocust of the Dividend for the half year to bet March last, as the rate of Eight per cent, per Anson on the paid up Stock, or Rs 20 per Share et the Current role of Rupees to Hongkong, will be payable at the ORIENTAL BANK'S OFFics in Hosexone, on or sker he 1st July, 1947.
1. P. BURN-Manager,
Hongkong, 28th June, 1847.
IN
ORIENTAL BANK
addition to the Fixed Deposit Accounts now opea, the ORIENTAL BANK will slow Interest at the rate of Six-per cent per Anca, on all sumas, deposited after this due to remain for net less than One Year, and be repayetde no Threa Months Notice. The notice may be given in Nine Months fer the Deposit is made, or at sy period thereafter.
A
1. P. BURN-Manager. Hongkong, 29th June, 1847.
NOTICE.
LL Persons indebted to, or haring classgajest the Estate of the fuse Air NATHANIEL Kaxa- MAN, Sre requested to forward their accounts to usS,
WETMORE & Co.
Camion, 3rd May, 1847.
IN RI OSBORNE.
LL Padies baring Chima starret the Estate of il the fare Captain DesORNE, UTE, CEOuested to forwerd them to the Understood for ertangement 28 speedily as possible.
24B those indebted to the above Estale are re.
quested to make immediate payment lo,
CAPT. LUNGLY,
Barque Lady Hayes Co
ertoDORGLAS LA PRAIK
Victoris, 13th June 1247---
TENRY WINIBERG-
od & per Doz.
ure he