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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

From a Canton correspondent we learn that cons derable excitement and alarm prevail among the foreign community for the safety of the Factories. Numerous incendiaries are believed to be lurking in their neigh- bourhood; and on the evening of

of the 3

3d. instant, the had a very narrow, escape. A remaining Factories house in Old China Street was set on fire, and had it not been for the prompt interference of several British gentlemen who broke into the house and extinguished it the consequences must have been serious. A box filled with combustibles was found in the house, but no information could be obtained d respecting the incendiary, The mode of causing a fire most in vogue however at

EMIGATION GAZETTE & COLONIAL ADVOCATE.

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BY N. DORAN Manzano, Esq. Author of National Guarantee for Foreign Loans;

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resent among the Chinese, is that of fastening a bundle and, therefore, presents the greatest facilities, for Colonial of blue fire, etc." to the tail of a cat,, which is set adrift over the tops of the houses, and of course sels fr to the combustible materials heaped on them.

WITH feelings of deep regret, we announce the death of Staff Assistant Surgeon William Grahame, who expired at his residence in Hongkong at noon on Sunday last. Dr. Grahame was present with the Head Quarters of the Expedition from the commencement of the war, and though he suffered much from fever, continued to perform his arduous duties untill within a month of his decease. He was sincerely respected and beloved by the Civil as well as the Military portion of the community, who feel that in losing him, they have to deplore the loss of a truly good man.

SHIPPING The Foum from Portsmouth, 114 days, sailed from Angier in Company with the Canton.

By the Mayaram Dayaram we have letters from Amoy to

had the 2nd instant. The Steamer VIXEN

at that port, making a passage of four days from Hongkong.

She encountered a strong N. E. monsoon and a heavy head sea. She remained two days, and then proceeded to the Northward. Prices were.

OPIUM.Patna 8 1000, Malwa 900. COTTON. In fair demand. COTTON TWIST. 26 a 30 per pecul. AMERICAN DOMESTICS.—8 2: 90. LONG CLOTHS. In moderate request. Rice. In limited demand. § 1. 60.

INQUEST

25th October-An Inquest was this day hold before the Coroner Mr. E. Farncomb on the body of a China man which had been found lying on the hill behind the Native Infantry Barracks near the Canton Bazaar, The Jury were conducted by the Coroner to the spot where the body was lying for the purpose of a view after which they proceeded to the Hongkong In to hear the Evidence. The Body having been exposed to the Atmosphere for upwards of two days was too far decomposed to be examined by a Surgeon. The following Evidence was adduced. Edmund Haythorne

sworn

I am a Lieut, in H. M-98th Regt. I reside at Mr. Duus's Bungalow behind Lord Saltoun's house-Early on Monday morning about 3 o'clock I was aroused by one of the dogs barking, and on getting up I heard some thieves at work taking the bricks out of the wall of the house. There were three Officers of the same Regt, in the house, and one of them being awake I immediately said to him "Let us sally out you go on one side of the house, and I will go on the other. We sallied out accordingly, and the men ran away before we could lay hold of them. I followed three of them down the hill; one went straight on, another to the right, and the third rsued It was very dark. When I came out of the house I had a pistol in my hand, which I presented at one of the thieves but it missed fire. I then followed the man with my sword

ran towards the mat building men of the 56th Re

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threw it away and

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EMIGRANTS,

by which they can obtain information respecting the various

to be obtained on their

BOARDING, LODGING, OR TRAVELLING

Colonies they intend to visit, and the accommodations as to arrival; and it furnishes also, for the same reason, an excellent medium for advertising the sale of Colonial Lands, Farms, and other, Property, and also Colonial Banks and Assurance Compa- nies, of the existence of which valuable institutions in the Colonies, people in the Mother Country are almost entirely. home, that business which they would otherwise gladly leave til unaware, and, therefore are induced to transact, before leaving their arrival in the Colonies.

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Advertisements and subscriptions received at the office. NB-The Proprietor of the Emigration Gazette also devotes his attention to every branch of Colonial Newspaper Agency Business and from his long connection with the Press can supply every material used in a Newspaper office, including Presses Type, Ink, Maps, Prints Paper, and Stationery, of every description and quality, and on the lowest terms.

Emigration Gazette and Colonial Advocate office,

55, King William-street, Cit, London,

NOTICE.

THE Partnerships subsisting between the undersig at Bombay; WALKINSHAW, SKINNER & Co., at Glasgow ned, under the several Firms of SKINNER & Co.

hereby dissolved by mutual consent. and of WALKINSHAW, VERNEDE, & Co, Batavia, ar,

DANIEL WALKINSHAW JOHN SKINNER.

C. B. SKINNER. HENRI VERNEDE.

Bombay, 31st July, 1843.

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By their Attorney

C. B.

SKINNER'

By C B. SKINNER

With reference to the above Notice of Dissolution, we beg to intimate that the Business of the late Firm at Bombay, in which JOHN SKINNER has been a mana. ging Partner for 18 years, and CHARLES BINNY SKIN- NEB a Partner for the last 10 years, will be continued by them under the Firm of JOHN SKINNER & Co. By his Attorney, C. B. SKINNER.

JOHN SKINNER.

C. B SKINNER

Bombay, 1st August, 1843

MR. ALEXANDER WALKINSHAW is authori-

sed to sign for us, per procuration, from this date.

Bombay, 1st August, 1843,

JSKINNER & Co.

NOTICE.

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THE undersigned have just received a supply of fresh Ghee Caban Biscuit, Split peas and Dhol, Kila dried Seagre in tins of 40 lb each, Oatmeal Zante nts Maccaron, Vermicelli; amail kegs of Bengal and or tongues, European and Country jams and jellies of c.

D. WILSON & Co. Victoria, 12th October, 1843.

CHEMIST & DR JAMES WELCH bega Gentry

ISTA

MR. LATTEY.

Chronometer and Watch Maker.

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Begs to announce that he has just arrived in Hongkong, and commenced business at Lane'. Hotel, trusting that many years practical ex- perience in London, will enable him to ve the utmost satisfaction in every branch of his business.

Having devoted much of his time, and attention, confidently undertake to repair and rate them, as to the repairing and rating of Chronometers, be can efficiently as they can be done in London.

LANE'S HOTEL Honokong.

BRITISH HOTEL CANTON. The undersigned, begs to intimate to the public, that having purchased the BRITISH HOTEL at CANTON it will henceforth be conducted by him, under the name of the CANTON HOTEL, and all debts due of the House to the 23rd September 1843, will be discharged by Mr. J. S. CASE, the former Proprietor.

S. J. COOK.

Canton, 23rd September, 1843.

NOTICE.

OUR establishment is removed from Macao to Hong.

Kong, No. 2. Wellington Terrace.

HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co.

Victoria, Hongkong,

16 October, 1843.

NOTICE.-A Bale marked

H

was sent on shore

from the Waverley in a boat with other goods of mine and now lies at my store the owner may have it on producing Bill of Lading and paying for this advertise-

G. F. DAVIDSON.

ment.

` Hong-Kong, 16th October, 1843.

TO BE SOLD.

A desirable detached two Storied Residence, situate within a Ring Fence, and situate in the Healthiest part of the Island-Commanding a fine and extensive. view of the whole Bay, and also of the Town-and in the immediate Vicinity of the Government Offices-- the House is well finished, contains numerous Bed Rooms, five airy spacious sitting Rooms &c. fitted with English Fire Grates, a strong and secure Treas- ury with double doors, detached Godown, 60 feet+30 feet, extensive Servant Offices &c, the whole offering a desirable Investment for Capital, and in every way. suited for the residence of a Mercantile Firm; at pre- sent occupied by the Undersigned, to whom apply for further particulars.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 9th October, 1843.

FOR SALE. SHERRY in Cask and 3 Doz Cases Port Wine in 3 and 6. Doz Cases, Martells Brandy in 1Doz Cases. Claret-Moselle Champagne &c.

At HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co.. 13 Queens, Road.

FOR SALE.

BRUSSELS and Kidderminster Carpets and Rugs.

Blankets-Pilot Cloth, Slops.

Fine fresh English Flour

سفر

Fancy, Abernethy, Captains, and Cabin Biscuita Spice Nuts.

Canvass.-Europe Rope of all sizes

Duck. Osnaburghs &c. Chain Cables.

Muskets and Wall Pieces.-

At HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co.

19 Queens, Road.

FOR SALE.

AT THE STORB OF THE UNDERSIGNED, Ironmongery & Cutlery,

Vesta, Register 4 Cabin Stoves. Cruet Frames.

Hosiery,

Perfumery,

Windsor, white & other Soups, Hair Tooth, & Shoe Brushes, Stationery,

Beel and Pork in Casks,s Pickles,

Biqueurs,

Port & Sherry in wood & bottle, Champagne Pints & Quarts, Claret, Hock, Moselle &c. &c. Coir, Manilla, and European Rope, Canvas.

Twine

ints and Oila

itch

efully prepared.

Medicin

Buperior Mahogany Fami

lish-built

BOWRA

Perfumery.