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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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• Provided always, and be it enacted, that nothing China, and the Chinese, will prove that they are herein contained, shall affect, or be construed to

no more disaffected to the present dynasty, than affect any contract, or to prevent the fullfillment we, as Englishmen, are to the House of Bruns- of any promise or engagement, made by, or on wick. The lapse of years, and wise governmental behalf of Her Majesty, with respect to any landsinstitutions, have extinguished any aversion to the situate in any of the said

in cases

ases where usurping Mantchoo's in China, as effectually as all such contracts, promises, or engagements, shall affection for the be made by, or on behalf of Her Majesty, with

the expelled Stuarts in England. respect to any lands situate in any of the said and subjects of the same Emperor, it seems from Tartars and Chinese being equal before the law, Colonies, in cases where such contract, promises, all we can learn, that there is more of kindred feel- or engagements, shall have been lawfully made before the time at which this Act shall take effect in any such Colony,"

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In connection with this subject, we would ven- ture to recommend that every endeavour berinade to enable Hong-Kong to become a self-supporting|| Colony. Of course, the charge for Consular Esta blishments would not form a part of the Island Expenditure, appertaining as it does, to the whole British Trade,

Secing the desirability of constracting a road which shall make the complete circuit of the Island, also the speedy erection of the Public Offices and Establishments, we think it would not be unwise or impolitie, to ask the Home Govern- ment to guarantee a Loan, which might be now raised in England, on very advantageous terms. The future Land Fund would be an ample secu- rity for this Loan, and for its ultimate redemption by a Sinking Fund,

During the last Session, au Act was passed authorising for Public Works, a sun not exceed ing £1,500,000 to be advanced by the Home Go- vernment, to Canada. at five per cent interest. The first series of this Loan, amounting to £300,000 was, by the last accounts, taken by one individual, at £108 for £100 of four per cent. Stock; so that the Government have £21,000 towards a Sinking Fund to begin with, besides £3000 per annum difference in the rate of interest for their guarantee.

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The undeniable security of our Land Fund, putting aside the strong claims of Anglo-Chinese

sympathy, and real union, between the two races, than has unhappily subsisted between the natives of England and Ireland. In many parts of the cumpire, the distinction between a Tartar and a Chinese, is wholly unknown, except in the Gas- tronomical Manuals whorem directions are given for preparing sundry viands, (horse-flesh among the number) a la mode des Turtures.

We may further say, that the present flourish- ing state of the city of Ningpo, contrasted with its wretched condition when abandoned by us is a striking evidence of the just confidence the Chinese people have in their own government. We are glad to learn that the dilapidated houses and public- buildings there, have been already restored. The alacrity and cheerful obedience with which these restorations were made, excited much surprise in the foreign beholders who were unacquainted withr the habits of this singular people.

NOTICE

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MR JOSEPH PYBUS, and MR, JOHN LEPE-

LER, are duly authorized to sign_fur-mo, by` Procuration, during my absanct from Clan

TENRY PYRUS

Munno, 5th April, 1813.

FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN,

THE Brig. SpirË" Cart. W W. FROST, will be despatched in low days." For freight apply to HuonESDON, BROTHERS,

Macao, 17th April, 1813.1

FOR AMOY AND CÌUSAN,

The A. I. British built Leisk, Commander, will sall for the above-named

Barque “ COLONIST," THOMAS” Ports in all April.--For Freight or Passage, apply to.

JOHN BURD, & Co." Hong-Kong, 13th April, 1843.

FOR CALCUTTA

TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

THE

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fast" sailing Clipper Brig ALGERINE,” J. M. Hill Com- mander, will sail for the above name d ports in all April,

For freight or passage apply to

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Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.

D. WILSON & Co.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART

OF THE WORLD.

The fist sailing Ship CAMA?," A. 1 for 12 years. Burthen 288 tous, (new measurement) CAFTAIN CLUCAS.

JAMIESON, HOW& co.

Without shutting defects which undeniably exist in the institutions our eyes to many obvious of China, we are yet constrained to coufess, (with die best informed, and those who have long lived in the country) that if the greatest happiness of the greatest number, be the aim and end of a good government, then, do we see in Pagan China, a better practical exemplification of a good govern Hongkong, 15th March, 1843, ment, than is anywhere exhibited throughout the length and breadth of Christian Europe, or British India.

We are glad to learn that proposals for

commerce, will, we have no doubt, induce theing an Exchange, and also a Sub-

Home Government to neglect no opportunity to promote the true interests of Hong-Kong, identical as they are with the legitimate extension of British influence in China.

On these grounds we should say, it is indeed important that Hong-Kong should be rendered not merely a healthy, but a desirable place of residence for British subjects, who will be compelled to resort thither as the focus and centre of a large commerce, which cannot but be called into exist- ence by the late Treaty.-

It is much to be lamented that a plan of the future City, had not been made and authoritatively determined, before a single brick was laid. Hap- pily matters have not so far advanced but that we may yet hope to see a town, which

may be as remarkable for its convenience and beauty, as it will be for its commerce and wealth. To do this, it is, we hold, imperatively neccessary that a public Quay or Wharf (like the Praya Grande at Macao) should occupy the Sea Front. Every maritime town founded in modern times. whether it be in Australia, New Zealand, or America, uniformly preserves a public quay and road along the shore. The convenience, comfort, health, and interest, of all, are benefitted by such an arrangement.

More, we would require that all

Il buildings which should face the public quay, or wharf, should be erected in conformity with a plan previously sanctioned. Such stipulations are now made in local improvement acts, and their public utility so well recognised, that further remark is unneces-

sary.

It is amusing to note the very absurd opinions which are circulated by our Indian contempo- raries with respect to China. Our readers will be astonished to learn, according to a respectable Calcutta paper, that we have struck a blow at the despotism of the Chinese Government, from which it will never recover. Further, that "Disaffection to the present dynasty is believed to be rife in China, more particularly in the Central Provinces, and, a very slight affair may blow the smouldering heat into a flame."

As to the first allegation, it is wholly incorrect, although it is true, that in the Canton River, and in the vicinage of British Shipping, the Chinese Authorities tolerate much, that could, and would, be immediately suppressed by them, but for a mistaken apprehension, that umbrage would be taken by the British, Government at their interfer- ence. Nowhere else, are the bonds of social order loosened, nor the salutary restraint of the aws unfelt.

With regard to the second statement, it is only he revival of a popular error, which long since ught to have been consigned to the tomb of all he Capulets. The smallest acquaintance with

Reading-Room, are in circulation. We are told the number of Subscriber's names already received, warrants the ex- pectation of the full success of the latter part of the undertaking, and with respect to the former, we hope soon a begin-

rly establish ning, and moreover, the early is confessedly much wanted in China-if ment of a Chamber of Commerce, which

its non-existence be not a reproach to our mercantile community.

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We are much obliged to our Correspond- ent at Canton, for his full and circumstan- tial detail of details of the Chow-Chowing, which has been going on at Canton, and Whampoa.

We should do our Correspondent in- justice, were we to curtail his narrative, and its length precludes its present inser tion. The very interesting information therein contained, we may perhaps, avail ourselves of on a future occasion.

We are sorry to hear so bad an account of IMPORTS. Nothing, it appears, is now selling but the low numbers of Cotton-Twist and also Iron. Opium, too, is drooping; yet, owing to the scarcity of good Malwa and time bargains, it was run up in two days, from $530, to $580, and $585, is now the rate, but no demand. The accounts from the North, and up-country, are not so good as they have been of late. expected the arrival of the Compton and the Anonyma, would depress prices. Cot- ton, hardly ever was so low.

It is

TEAS are still looking up, which, in the face of the heavy Export, was not gene- A common Congou, rally anticipated. fresh and new Bohea kind, is worth 19 taels, and anything like "Blackish Leaf,” will bring 22 taels.

Ir is stated in India, that Mahommed Akbar Khan, is Lord of the ascendant at Cabul, and that he is about proclaiming a Jahad, or Holy War against the Pagan Seiks, with a view to recover the territory wrested from the Doorannee Monarchy, by the late Runjeet Sing. The Ex-Ameer Dost Maliommed, seems very loath to trust himself in the power of his son,

FOR LONDON,

THEA. I. British built Barque

GABBERTON,” Captain Carr, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JAMIESON, HOW & Hongkong, 15th February, 1843.

A-CARD. MR ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first

North-East House, Praya Grande, Macgo.

NOTICE,

and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public

Hongkong.

FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by-

W. T. Kinsley.

Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.

FOR SALE--Flour, Beef &c. ex American

Barque Laux only at the Godowns of Hongkong, March 21st, 1843.

P. TOWNSEND & Co.

FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships.

P. Townsend & Co.

GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.

THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con-

taining 500 to 2000. Bales Cotton.

ALSO,

Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per Package,

Apply to, C. V ĠILLESPIE,

48, Queen's Road.

FOR SALE-A quantify of LomDOCK RICK just

landed ex JAGATRA

Apply to

JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG, ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.

FOR SALE

Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Hongkong, 10th December 1842.

REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION. THE PREMISES known as the AUCKLAND HOTEL opposite Hong-Kong Market-Place The Building is 65 x 60 feet, tivo Stories, with offices in the rear; dimensions of Lui, 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store..

Also the BUNGALOW, on the Queen's Rond, in the rear

of Marine Lot, No. 46, with Well, and large offices, including ·

Stable dimensions of Lot, 120 x 105 feet.

The above described Property will be Sold at Auction, on

Saturday, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock M., on the Verandah of the Auckland Hotel.

Terms at Sale, For further particulars, apply to,

C. V. GILLESPIE

Hong Kong, 10th April, 1843,