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The Friend of China & Hong Kong --Gazette,

SURPLMENT TO No. 75,

VICTORIA, HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 1843.

We are informed that Monsieur C. ALEX. CHALLAYE, Esa, ux Acting Consul for France in Chinn, has, by a decision of his Excellency Monsieur Guizot, Mi- mister for Foreign Affairs, bearing date the 14th March of the present year, been attached, in his capacity of Eleve Consul, to the CONSULATE GENERAL of France in Egypt.

INQUEST AUGUST 14TH, 1843, BEFORE MR. E- FARNCOMB. CORONER. ...

This was an Inquest on the body of James Prestoe, who died suddenly in the Exchange Room The Jury were summoned to attend on the evening of the 12th (Saturday), but in consequence of the post mor- tem examination of the Body not being concluded till a late hour and the Medical Report being requested to be given in writing the Inquest was deferred to the 14th (Monday). The following evidence was then taken. Mr. J. W. Bennett, sworn, said,

I was

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

CHUSAN-August 4th, 1843.

this quiet locality, we are becoming gradually acquaint. No matter of political import need be looked for in ed with the elements of a great intercourse, the friendly disposition of the people favors it, and the perfect reliance which they place in the honour and integrity of British dealers, leads to the fervent hope that it may never be destroyed by questionable trans actions.

there can be no greater fallacy, than for the few, to The only true system of trade is a liberal one, and suppose that the knowledge of commercial particulars upon this coast can be limited to themselves, here where ready money transactions constantly obtain, the simplicity of business render its details obvious enough to the most obtuse observer.

A subject upon which we may congratulate ourselves is the continued healthy nature of this locality; our informed on Saturday at about 3 O'clock that national selfishness leads us to regret that this valu James Prestoe the deceased was dying. The deconsed able island is one day to be restored; its worth as a kept the Exchange Rooms for me. On my coming commanding position can scarcely be over-rated, up to see him I found he had expired. During the situated in a glorious climate, exempted from the ordi- time that the deceased had been in my employ henary risk of the elements, provided with the most had always conducted himself in a sober manner. I

secure and spacious harbours, and in itself abundant- do not know what his habits of life had been before y productive, populated with a quiet industrions race I employed him. About five days previous to his among whom rict, crime, nay dishonesty, is scarcely decease, he had been sent to the Hospital of Messrs. ona rural people easily governed, because each Sutchell and Jones, be had then an eruption on his member of the community seerns to know himself" and then if we might venture to speak of its political skin, on different parts of his on his being discharged from the Hospital he seemed

weakly and influence, within a few day's sail of the richest cities when I saw him going about in the wet, I remon-

of the Chinese Empire, with such a possession what strated with him, and told him that he ought to em: might not the genius and enterprise of Great Britain effect in this retiote, but highly interesting, portion of ploy a man that purpose,

the civilised world?

Mr. Francia Dickens, sworn,

I am Clerk to Mr. Bennett, I was present when the deceased died, he died in the Exchange Room. When

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were secured under the Old System. They are the Eliza, Mary, and Bahamian. Business is very dull.

Whilst the Export in April and May, was 17 millions New Congous are arriving, the quality good. Crop, of lbs., in 29 ships, the probable Export of 3 months, 650 Chops, 26 tacls. Short price about the rate.

June, July, and August, in 5 ships, is about 3 mil- lions of lbs.

LOCAL NEws.-The British Flag was re-hoisted at the Consulate, on the 14th inst. Oficial responsibility to the Chinese, for the payment and collection of their pense and vexation on the Consuls. Here, I should duties, is an enormous error, and will entail endless ex- think, he will want fly Clerks, when business is active. The Consulate order, to prevent ship's boats (excepting Her Majesty's) landing at the Old Company's Garden, has given as much disgust to the skippers, as it has given satifaction to the residents.

It is with very deep regret, we have to announce the de mise of J. A. Mercer, Esq. He died on board. the General Wood, on the afternoon of yesterday, after a severe illness of three weeks duration, A wide circle of friends and acquaintances will bewail the loss of a truly kind-hearted man, and our commu.. nity will deplore the loss of a valuable member,

J. N. ANDERSON, begs, respectfully to inform tha the has opened those premises next Mr. Boulle's the inhabitants of Victoria, and the public generally, Queen's Road, as a wholesale and retail wine and

Spirit Store, and BILLIARD ROOM, and hopes, by Strict attention to business, good Articles, and mode rate charges, to meet a share of Public Patronage. the Naval and Military, as well as private Gentlemen J. N. A. begs respectfully to solicit the attention of in Hong-Kong, to the Billiard Room, which is Spáci. attention on his part will be paid to the comfort of those

The recent intelligence from Woosung, the Port of Shanghai (with which place we have constant com- I came into the room he was sitting in one of the munication) is to the effect, that a number of meu ous and well aired, and to state, that every possible are engaged in repairing the ruined fortifications chairs with his head hangings and spoke to 'hey were formerly of mud; we are given to under-

over the back of the

chair. I supported him in my him, but received, no, answer, his lips moved as if to speak but he could not do so, and his pulse was soar cely perceptible. I called up a servant and he took hold of him and I went and fetched a Doctor. The deceased did not recognise me when I came up.

Mr J. W. Bennett, Re-examined,qua A day or two before the deceased went to the Hos. pital he complained to me of sickness and a pain in his head. I administered to him an Emetic which gave him considerable relief: the eruption afterwards appearing on his body, I advised him to go to the Hos pital.

James Satchell, Surgeon, Sworn.-The deceased was in the Hospital under my charre from the seventh to the eleventh instant. His complaint was that of a nettle rash and disordered bowels. When he left the Hospital he was perfectly well, but was weak. I was sent for on Saturday to see him and on my arrival at the Exchange Room he was dead,

There was no possibility of formg an opinion as to the cause of his death without an internal examination. I consider that course was necessary.

(Signed)

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J. SATCHELL, M. D.

Resident Surgeon, Victoria Seaman's Hospital, Charles Alexander Winchester,

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stand that they are now being faced with granite, some of the Opium vessels have recently gone up to the other trading stations; it is useless to talk of a limited northward, with the intention, doubtless, of establishing number of ports for all the coast will be open. The people are eager to trade, and the Mandarins are at Present very cautious in their interference in this matter, nothing but urbanity and kindness is coast there exists every outward manifestation of a rienced from these dignitaries; certainly upon this sincere desire for peace and alliance.

expe

-The immense amount of native tonnage which finds its way up the Shanghai river daily, is worthy of remark, as being one of the most prom

prominent features in the Yangtzekiang they come from North and South, but as yet we cannot obtain the particulars of trade the English Ships, keep healthy up the river, but the beat has been almost insupportable this season.

A very fair trade has been doing here both in Straits produce and manufactured goods PEPPER has averaged 86 251 per picul, RATTANS still selling at 85, GREY SHIRTINGS $3 30. WHITE #1, PIG LEAD, on account of large stock is down to 85 50, SANDAL WOOD, without inquiry, Rice BI 30 no sales Opium market unsettled, MALWA $610, PATNA 8710 to 720 very lit de on hand. Speaking of the latter article,vessels coming

up here with a re

should not neglect to com- heavy stock, it becomes a

some I believe

obtained

market

has

who may honour him with a visit, Victoria, 14th August, 1843.

J.

Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c. opposite the Godowns of W. Scott, Esq., Lower Bazaar, begs to announce to the Public, that he car ries on business in the above named vicinity, and hopes to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall be his constant endeavour to deserve.

N. B-Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, c., on the shortest notice, also ship biscuit, Hong-kong, 14th

1843.

(* Bakings of every description, carefully exe cuted, from eleven in the moring till five in the evening

FOR SALE-Anchors and Chain Cables,

Copper sheathing, and nails. Claret, and Havana cigars

rm. Candles, and American Soap Cabin Bisquits in Tins of 56 lbs. Brass Iron Bedsteads..

Apply at the Godowns of Holliday Wise, & Co.

JOHN RITSON. Victoria, 17th August, 1843.

to

FOR SALE The hull, masts, yards, anchors, chains, &o, &e., of the Brigantine, Roza, now lying in Hong Kong,

The above may be Sold together or separate, The vessel is seven year old built of American hire oak, and would make an excellent receiving vessel in any of the new Ports, having also good accommodation for res hen-dence on board.

Falready been

Amor. 14th August, 1948,

de Goods have been brought

50 to $60.

ella readily at

Apply to

OR

N DUUS. T. M. METCALFE.

GINGER BEER

COSTA Co. respectfully intimate

CHARLERA

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