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THE FRIEND OF china and hoNG-KONG GAZETTE.

barque Valparaiso, and a part, of officers who ar- rived from Chusan on a sporting excursion had no cause to regret the trouble they had taken.

The Captain of the Swallow did not deliver his letters until several days after his arrival at Chusan, and even then only from the circumstance of its coming to the knowledge of a party that letters for him were on board, The Captain was charged with the detention, and fortunately there are wit. nesses forthcoming who can substantiate the char- ge. We much question whether the owners of vessels countenance such proceedings at alfevents an example ought to be made in every case where a wilful detention or non-delivery of letters or pa- pers can be proved. We have received numerous complaints from the Northward of the non-delivery of our paper, and we happen to know an instance in which the copy of a subscriber residing in Chusan has been habitually detained at Amoy, sometimes forwarded after considerable delay and in a state which indicated that it had been well thumbed", at others not forwarded at all. We intend in future to mention the number of copies forwarded to the Northward by each opportunity, and hope by this means in somemeasure to ensure a regular delivery.

CHUSAN PRICES.

Long Ells good Scarlets $10 a 10,50

assorted

...

9 a 9,50

In fair demand.

Chintzes, 8 3,80 a 4,80 according to quality and style.

Grey Shirtings 3,20 ₫3,40 for medium qualities. Fair sales.

White do. In small demand. Few sales.

44

#

Louisa Campbell Darby

Oth Valparaiso

Ariol

7th H. M. Str. Vixon

8th Marmion

II. M. Str. Drivor

Lockwood

Chupan,

Sullivan

Namoa.

Chusan

Macao,

Sydney.

Amoy.

DEPARTURES:

DECEMBER. 28th Spec

Omega 20th Chieftain 81st Angelona JANUARY.

1st Hope 2nd Spec 3rd Audax

4th Anna Maria

C%

Harding

White

Burnie Abbot

30

Harding

Vaux

West

La Belle Alliance Pryce

Warlock

"Mermaid

5th Crichan

Don Juan

**

6th Valparaiso

44

Ariel (Schr)

7th Spec

Bell

Gill

y

Lockwood Sullivan Harding

1848. Macao. I Coast London,

E. Coast,

1844.

Macao. Canton Calcutta.

Whampoa. Manilla.

Macao & Cal.

* & Bally.

E. Coast. Macao.

The Mary Bullmer from Singapore 2nd Novem ber and Macao 22nd December had very heavy weather in the early part of December in the Pulawan passage, and sustained the loss of several spars.

The Lynx was seen (per schooner Ariel) on the 4th January at 10 P. M. bound for Hongkong

(Signed) WILLIAM PEDDER R. N,

Harbour Master.

Opium. Malwa 8 850 to 900. In good demand by Victoria, 8th January 1844. the Fokien junks, j

VESSELS AT CHUSAN 1ST JANUARY 1844.

Oscar

car (Am:); Poppy; Harlequin (Schr ); Snipe; Sundra poovie; Vixen; Amazon; H. M. S. Cambrian

The Sir Edward Ryan left Chusan for Ningpo on

the 29th December.

VESSELS AT SHANGHAI 24 DECEMBER 1843. Elisa Stewart; William the Fourth; Litherland (Am.) Island Qucen; H. M. S. Wolf; H. M. Str. Medusa.

The Steamer DRIVER left Chusan on the Ist Janua- ry under sail; she was to touch at Amoy.

*

VESSELS AT NINGPO,

H. M. So Pelican.

CANTON,

From Canton we have advices up to the 6th ins- tant; trade generally is improving. Opium is quoted, Patna, new 670, Benares new & 650 Malwa 8 740 The, drug is a little more enquired after and there is no doubt that the favourable ad- vices from the north will cause an improvement in the rates. Long Cloths are in active demand, at for White $9,80 to 8 4,25 and Grey 2,90 to 3,20. American Drills 2,50.to 2,70. Few sales have taken place in Cotton, with the exception that the better sorts of Bengal are in active demand at improving rates. About 1500 bales of Silk are expected shortly from the north and if of good quality will command $ 500. At present the market is empty. Large sales of Iron have taken place at an advance.

דדי

Teas maintain their prices.

..SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

Sultan

VESSELS NOW IN VICTORIA Harbour. John Barry | Recg, ship] Sarah: Mercury Recg. General Wood Recg, do Jardine do. Isabella [Hulk, Mary (Schr]; Louisa; Folkstone Slains Castle: Am.1 Crishna; Algerine; Cecilia Canton, Ina Dalton Thomas Crisp; Velocipede Florist Anita Sylph; Mary; Potentate; Euphrates Fredck Warren Bhaven, Elora Theresa; Lady Amherst Carib Castor, Fortescue, Paradox: Orissa Mary Mazeppa Mary Bullmor; Sultan; Mamion; Louisa Campbell.

HER MAJESTY'S SHIPS.

Agincourt, Rear Admiral Bir Thos. Cochrane, C. B.

1 Capt. Bruce.

Minden, Captain Quin, Hospital Ship.

The Louisa Campbell spoke the Frankland on the 29th December on her way to Shanghai. On the 3d January saw a vessel carrying Messra. Dent & Co's flag, and supposed to be the Water Witch; and on the 4th, a schooner working into Amoy. On the 5th, spoke a vessel understood either to be the Dog or the Pearl bound to Woosung. She carried a white flag with three red balls.

FOR the Midshipman's mess of H. M. Str. “ Vixen”

a Competent Steward,

For particulars,

AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS -

PROVISION AND GENERAL STORE, Opposito the Godowns of Alex. Moss Esq. Queen's Road

DICKENS, and Mc.INTYRE, most respectfully ** announce to the Officera in H. M. Vessels, and the Inhabitants of Hong-kong, that they have opened the above establishment, and having purchased their stock under the most favourable circumstances, hope by charging moderate prices, and keeping good articles, to merit a share of Publio patronage.

They have constantly on land, Oilman's Storen, Grocery, Cutlery, Wines, Beer, Ale, Porter, Brandios. &c. &c. &c.

Victoria, 28th November, 1848,

MR. LATTEY.

Chronometer and Watch Maker.

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

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

LANE'S HOTEL HONGKONG,

NOTICE. MESSRS. CARTER & Co. beg to advertize their having commenced business in Hongkong as Builders Contractors &c., and that from their long experience in England and their arrangements here they flatter themselves they will be able to complete any work with that punctuality, and in that Workmanlike manner that will ensure satisfaction to those gentlemen who may honor them with their patronage.

Any communication addresed to Messrs. C. & Coy to the

care of Mr. Welch, Chemist and Druggist Victoria will meet with prompt attention.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H. Majesty's Land Forces in

Apply on board between the hours of nine and twelve. China, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers

H. M. 8. Vixen

or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.

Hongkong, 8th January, 1844.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ON SATURDAY the 13th instant at 11 o'clock, at

the downs of

of N. Duus Esq. 18 Queen's Road, will be sold all the old Copper Sheathing belonging to the Dutch Ship Anna Elise.

ALSO,

A few Bales of damaged American Drills. Victoria, 8th January, 1844.

P. TOWNSEND, Auctioneer

NOTICE. We the undersigned beg to announce that we have this day established ourselves as Com- mission Agents at Hongkong, under the firm of Disandt and Tiedeman.

De DISANDT.

F. H. TIEDEMAN

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st January, 1844.

Our Mr. Disandt having for the last eight years been connected with the Establishment of Meeste Colvin Ainslie Cowie & Co. of Calcutta we have pleasure in offering our services as Agents to the Army in China,

NOTICE – Will be Sold by Public Auction Wednesday the 17th day of January 1844. Two Gun Boats at present lying off the Harbor Jetty, with their Bails, Spars Rigging &c, að per ventory which may be seen by applying to

By, order

P TOWSEND

Auctioneer WILLIAM PEDDER Harbour Master and

Hongkong, 15th April, 1843. The following pack

N. DUUS.

following packages addressed to the Officers and Messes of H. M. and H. E. I. C's Regts serving during the late war are lying in the Godowns of the Undersigned.

Cap. F. Cotton Engmeers

3 packages.

Ilderton H. M. 98th Regt. Sir W. McGregor Bart, 18

Mess.

Col A. B. Dyce Cap. Badwood Lieut Runefatt ·

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R. I. 2 do. N. I 1 do.

1

do:

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Madras Engineers }

do.

1. F. Erskin F. S. Dewberrey

, I. C. Sha w

R. S. Dobbie

*

do, 2nd, Regt N. I. 1

H. M. 55th Engineers A.

39th Regt.

1

do.

do.

1

do.

do

Sergt. Maj. Wards

-do- do.

55

2

do.

F.Welch

The parties to whom the packages are addressed are requested to make application for them.

Victoria, January 1, 1844.

FOR SALE.

N. DUUS.

Queen's Road.

THE following Wines received ex Foam from Messrs.

Sandeman Forster and Co. London. Fie old Pale and Brown Sherry Fine old Madeira

Fime old Port

In wood and bottle,

Sauterne, Mosell Burgundy and Champagne.

LINDSAY & Co.

Macao 1 January 1844,

FOR SALE

AT the Godowns

Fox Rawson & Co., a B Beer in Cask ex

HMS. Ddo Hon. 6. Keppel.

HMS Lonato Cap Graham.

HCStr. Driver

H. C Str. Vixen

Victoria, January 6th 1841

Troop Ship Sapphire, Master Commanding JR. Fittock

ARRIVALS

JAMES WELCH

CHEMIST. Dauɑcist &c. &«

DECEMBER

30th Audar

1843

Qucen's Road Vidaria,

Vaux Martell

Macao

1844. Macao.

(Schr)

"Maero & Bing

tora 6th

PUBL

& Co.