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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG KONG GAZETTE.

FROM GRAVRSEND-4th May Juliet for China. FROM LIVERPOOL-2nd May John Christian and John Horton for China.

Lotter from Singapore, of the 14th July, reports the loss of the George Wallis (Humphries) of London, in the Straits of Macassar. Part of the Cargo had been saved, and sold at Batavia, The Captain had arrived at Singapore with some watches, also recovered from the Wreck.

Ir is reported at Macao, that in addition to Lorcha || No. 11, formerly noticed, Lorchas No. 37, and 19, have been cut off by the pirates, or lost, as they are missing

PASSENGERS PER AKHBAR Lt. Col. Malcolm, Cap- tain Kellett R. N., Mr. Oliver, IN., Count. Streleski, Mr. P. F. Johnston and Mr. Harker.

THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS of the 13th ult. ives a detailed account of the loss of the who

Barg SARAH AND ELIZABETH, Captain Billinghurst, of London, which was captured and burn by Ravages on the 19th of May last, in Coffins bay, called by the Natives, Amfong. It is f eleven of the crew on shore cutting fire wood have perished. Three other whalers which were in the vicinity, took the crew on board, and endeavoured in vain to save something from the Sarah and ElizabETH.

NEWS FROM VESSELS ARRIVED AT HONG-KONG.- * Rustomjee Cowasjee' left Calcutta 9th Jane, Singa- pore 3rd July, Reports that the Mermaid left Calcutta same day. Passengers I. Lamb Esqr. E. Elworthy Esqr

Don Juan, American Schooner from Boston, reports that an American Line of Battle Ship and a couple of

Corvettes may be expected in China.

Sydkhan from Amoy, Reports that the Cholera has appeared there, and the Men of War gone on a cruize for the benefit of the Crews,

soldier that great attention of their fatherland.

and vocabularies, mes with specimens beauty. The sight

doubts and fears, and made me no serious difficulty in findi derous load of Test mitted to seek for war. I am on smileg here X98 dri into the

place. In t Chapoo. I found

custo

called as way to Tartars ready to Dr. Milne h the no less amint Morrison

paid to the literature roatises, lexicons, n every Book-case, unrivalled for its dissipated all my feel that I shall have

NOTICE

IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part.

ship betweeen Messrs, BENNETT, PAIN, đ Co. the Undersigned bege to Notify, that the Buslo ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre. mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of aders for the pon-the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. ter this. I am per- Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public

Auction, are requested to do so two days previous the time of Sale.

the thunders of

before peace

je elee

Dro

much

out of its

tar at

nd in the

hecy

up a list

pice) per office.

this

little

nary

ith a heap of works on which my bittention has been public duty. We are on our Where there are 2000 or 30003

Five The amiable, son of

comfort to me;

with representative of the illustrious-

teen ansio (Belle, Messenger:)

CIRCULAR!

SINCE the 30th ultimo our Office has been removed

Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M.

Terms-Five per Cent, on all Goods.

One half per cent. Commion will be charged upon all Goods bought in.

Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized.

JNO. W. BENNETT.

Queen's Road,

Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE. BEEF, Pork, Flour and Bread, Brandy and Wines, Cherry Cordial Vinegar, Rum, and Arrack, Beer in Cask, Saddles &c. Rice, Singapore Planks, Sperm Candles, House-fittings, Manila Timber, Sheathing Copper, American and Castile Soap,

Tobacco, Raisins, Spirits Turpentine, Tar, Rosin, and Pitch,

Black, White, Brown, and Drab Hats.

P. TOWNSEND.

Hong Kong, 31st July 1843.

FOR SALE.

will please address us at this settlement accordingly PRIME Bottled Beer.

from Macao to Hong Kong and correspondents

Our business at Canton will contime to be managed by Mr. James A. Ilulbert. Nd

W. T. GEMMELL &Co.

"Vixen" Steamer from Amoy Reports the Forte. Victoria Hong Kong 24 July 184351 secue in that harbour and about to proceed to Chusan.

"Thomas Fielden" from Liverpool Reports off Anger Two Friends from Monte Video; Eagle from Sydney Assam from Liverpool to Ceylon Bombay, from London to Bombay, Greenlaw from Macao to London. PASSENGERS — E. Hindley Esq., and Mrs. Hindley-

PASSENGERS by Shah Allum" from Bombay, Mrs, and Miss Durant Mrs Evans, and family.

“Fort William" from Bombay Spoke, Futak Mom- barrack, in Malacca Straits. Passengers P. Ferguson. Esq and five Parsees.

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Angleses" from Liverpool spoke the Barque Ranger, from Liverpool, in Lat. 22.9 38" S. Long

102. 41 E.

Albert Edward," from Liverpool, spoke the Barque Standeringscom Lordon to Sydney in Lat. 270 N, Long. 200 W

PROGRESS OF THE BIBLE IN CHINA. We have much pleasure in laying before our readers some extracts of letters which have been received from G. T. Lay, Esq., (*) dated from her have been Majesty's ship Cornwallis, and who acted as one of the interpreters during the late negociations with the Chinese. The first extract is from a letter dated July 31st, before the treaty of peace was concluded:- *I write a few lines just to let you know that, amidst a variety of new objects, I have not forgot ten the Bible

ciety, nor the promise I made that Iνο

elp forward its interests to the best o

our

Cour

CIRCULAR.

MR. ROBERT STRACHAN

Authorised to sign

by Procuration for our Firm Mr. Adani Scott is also authorised to sign by procu ration for our Firm.

W. §. 1. GEMMELL &Co. Victoria Hong-Kong, 24 July, 1843.*** NOTICE.100 THE undersigned this day have commenced businesh style of Elworthy & Dyer,

in Hong Kong as Commission Agents under the

THOMAS BLWORTHY, SAMUEL DYER. Fletcher's Godowns Queens Road, Victoria, 19th July 1843,

TO MERCHANTS:

A GENTLEMAN well versed in mercantile affairs, wishes for a situation in

and accustomed to the routine of a Counting-house, in Hong kong or on

sting house or Store, either Northern Ports. Address

D. 14. Office of

CHAIN Cables, 1

and Warm Clothin

of every

Spirits, Stores inter Plate Glass

ALFRED HUMPHREYS,

Road

Hong Kong, Int Aus

FOR SALE

wn to selec

appoint

RAISING

hstanding our warlike attitude,

the community

ship. In seeking for

Apply to

PAIN & Co.

TARIFF, PORT REGULATIONS &c.

A few Copies are still on SALE of No.71 of the Friend of China and Hong Kong Gazette, containing the Proclamation o

of His Excellency. Tariff, Government Notification, Table of Consular Fees &c. &c.

Also the Extraordinary of 31st July, Containing the Proclamation of the Chinese Commissioner, General Regulations for the Ports, in China, &c. Price-to Subscribers to the paper; cents, to non Subscribers 1 Rupee.

each copy 25

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