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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.

A correspondent requests us to notice the mise- rable state in which the mut thouse used as a Church nt présent is, and asks" is no better accomodation to be provided until the new Church is built. An wing the oarliest possible period, eighteen months must clapse ore we can expect to have a proper odifice ready for use, and if some better shaltor against the extremen both of heat and cold ba hot ~ provided in the meantime wo cannot expect to seo the Church filled so fully as is ut prósent." We doubt not that our Chaplain will use his inflitendo to increase the comfort of the present building as far da hes in lils power, un molde de

In our article of the 30th November last we mentioned several circumstances in regard to the conduct of H. B.M's. Consul at Amoy as requiring explanation. We shall notice each, with “JUSTI- TIA's" reply in succession.

The impropriety of charging port dues in the case of a vessel in ballast which had anchored in Amoy harbour previously to the hoisting of the Consular Flag was first noticed. "JUSTITIA" does not notice this directly, but he exclaims against thể unreasonableness of the supposition that the regula- tions of trade should have a retrospective effect therefore we are entitled to conclude that on this point he holds with us. On the second point, viz. the charge of 13 percent discount on the amount levied as charges when the prevailing rate of dis- count even in the purchase of sycee and Opium was only 3 per cent. he has recourse to the juggling system, endeavoring by means of a multitude of "words signifying nothing" to avoid answering this plain charge. It would have been most easy surely for "JUSTITIA" to have said that 3 per cent. was not the Chinese will

the rate had such been the fact. But no, he says

take it at less discount than 13 per cent." "And is H. Ms. Consul sent then to Amoy to submit to whatever extortion the Chinese are willing. The case is plain enough, if the current rate of discount was 3 per cent. it was the duty of the Consul to insist upon that rate being taken and no more.

The charge of one dollar for an affidavit “which was never taken is not attempted to be defended unless indeed that the terming it "an isolated fact

is meant for of a Voucher for the sum paid as

The refusal

duty is justified on the ground that the shroff's re ceipt is declared valid security, and it is prono- unced an abreasonable demand” to ask for any- thing further. We have good reason to believe that "JUSTITIA." would be the last person to be sa- tisfied were the Master of a vessel belonging to him, and arriving from a foreign port to hand up to him a piece of paper scrawled over with unintelligi- ble characters, as a Voucher for the payment of a sum of money however small. But the regulations never contemplated that the Shroff's acknowledge. ment should be valid further than as a security against a second demand of the duties. And as for the assertion that to ask a commander of a vessel for his Vouchers is an impugnment of his honesty, we leave it to have what weight it may with shipowners, merchants and others ve expect it will be some time as the world wags before Vouchers will be deemed unnecessary.

The non-interference of the Consul in the case of the Chinese Merchants who had previously to the Consul's arriva? bargained for freight and paid the Mandarin duties we still regard as highly im politie, and in the words of PIA himself say that her ought to have interfered exactly be- cause the regulations were not intended to have a retrospective effect had the Chinese merchants shipped their goods the regulations would practically have been applied to thom, whose bargain was made and duty paid under the old system. We say therefore that HM's Consul was bound to msist that this contract.commenced should be allowed to he completed under the old system h regard to banity, we can only say that it by the Cunese themselves, ure better author than that

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the rate of discor

other points

Consul's information uply sufficient to

him to act in hu own defence if he think re

From Singaporel we have cater to the 20th De-

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ARRIVALS AP SINGAPORE. Docernbar, 9th H. M. Str. Spiteful from Macan 1st Do H. M. S. Alligator, with 18 wemon, 33 children 18th Royal Irish.

· Dacommon, 8th

DEPARTURES.

shigors Canin Most Bouvois for China; Pan- Dno, 9. Peloma, Triggs, for China, Passengers, Mr. cKinnon and Mr. Johnson -- and Mrs, Francis and children.

BLS IN HARBOUR, 14th Dec.

Novo Viagento, Vallente for Macao; Noroid, Grant fer China; Crest, Wilkinson for do. H. M Str. Spiteful sailed for Bombay on the 11th Dec...

1843. The following vessels had

Dates from St. Helena extend to the 27th August

arrived.

July 28 H.M.S. Bellcislo, China April 11 Cape July 13

days with II. M. 76 Regt.

Aug. 2 Bella Marthal

32

3 Grecian,

4. Victoria,

5 Devon,

China, May 7, passage 87 days.

NOTICE.

214

The following paclengua i Messes of 11. M. and H. f. 1. C's Regui sorving during the late war are lying in the Godowns of the Undoraigned

F. Cotton

Enginmors

3 packages." « 11, M. 08th Regi

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addressed to the Officers and

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1. F. Erskin 2nd. Regt. N. 1 T F. S. Dewborrey H. M. 55th I. C. Shaw Engineers R. 9. Dobbic

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

Victoria, January 1, 1844.'

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N. DUUS.

Queen's Road. →

FOR SALE →E. I. Cos Bills on Bengal.

Apply to

3+

88

ค

Apr. 18

1

108

6 Monarch,

77

109

May 9

15

6 Diadem,

10 Marchs, Douro,

Apr. 27, 101

May 10

02

12 II M.S. Pylades.

"

June 8

70

17. Raymond,

May 10

99

19 Penang,

89

23 Susan,

870

27 Minerva,

CANTON COTTON REPORT. FROM IST TO 31ST, DECEMBER 1843,

-Deliveries

P155

23925

5882 10915

Stock. -2729 90372 9355 24813

*

"Total

41877

Including

127296 Ship Emu

American, Bombay Bales, Bengal, Madras,

FOR AMOY

HE fast sail Barque "DANS- BERG" having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will meet with quick despatch. For freight apply to

JOHN BURÐ & Co, Victoria, 15th, January, 1944; sitron

FOR LIVERPOOL.

THE QUEEN MAB, R. Ainley Comman- engaged and will have immediate despatch. der, having the greater part ofher cargo

Apply to

movie to GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.

game grön Hongkong or Canton. Victori, 15th January 1844.

NOTICE.-We the undersigned beg to announce that we have this day established ourselves as Com-

GIBB, LIVINGSTON, & Co.

B. KENNY M. D.

MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN

ONDON &c.

-Has fitted up a Chinese. Vessel as a residence at Whampoa, moored opposite the Orange Grove, a little above. Junk river.

AZORJUST RECEIVED.

AMERICAN Reef, Superfine, Flour, American Cyder,

a large

rge Invoice of new publications, Preserved Mackerel, Black Beaver flats, Silk and Cotton Horse Furniture, Chintzes, Handkerchiefs and sundry other articles.

FOR CASH ONLY,

Apply to

P. TOWNSEND,

Victoria, 12th January, 1844

FOR SALE.—This day at Eleven o'Clock at the

Godowns of N. Duus Esa.

A TARTAR PONYANGONO ma TANT P, TOWNSEND,

Auctioneer.

Victoria, 13th January, 1844.

FOR SALE.

THE following Wines received ex Foam from Mess

Sandeman Forster and Co. London,

Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry Fine old Madeira Fine old Port

In wood and bottle.

mission Agents at Hongkong, under the firm of Sauterne, Moselle, Burgundy and Champagne... DISANOT & TIEDEMAN,

· D. DISANDTAG F. H. TIEDEMAN.

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st January, 1844.

Apply to

Macao, January, 1844.

LINDSAY & Co.

FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry; Lisbon; Madeira Claret; Champagne; Sasterne Chablis; and bottle; Geneyn; Sperm Candles Gortaillod; Cider, pale and dark Cognac in wood

Hat guard Nails and Tacks of sizes; best French

Blacking Table covers; Sauces: Oil; Mustard Pins; Patent corks; Cheese; Packet compasses; Carpenter's too?% &c. &c.

apply to

FOR SALE-Small consignments of the following Cheats, Batavia Atrack, Sherry and Brindy in Wood, Goods, viz. a few Marc Fire Proof Iron Safes and Superfine Champagne, Port, Madeira, Hock, Sherry, and Claret in dozen Cases Brands warranted, good assortment of Oilman's Stores, Cocoanut, Turpentine and Paint Oil, French and English Corks, FOR SALE-A small parcel of good No. 3 SU Victoria, 13th January, 1844.

PERIOR MANILLA CIGARS, in Boxes of 500 each just received per Duchess tif Cumberland,

Apply to

GUAS DISANDT & TIEDEMAN Oswald's Hill, Opposite to the Premises of Messrs. GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. al

NOTICE point

undersigned have this day b

therefore

BDEMAN

Victoria, Hongkong, füt

DICKENS Mel NTYRE (Oswald's Row: Queen's Road)

HAVE just receive

eutra

J. C. POWER.

JAMES WELCH

CHEMIST Druggist

*** Queen's Road Victoria. Let RETURNS his most grateful thanks to the Officers H M. Navy, the Military, Masters of Merchant Vessels, and the publio of Victoria for the very liberal apport he has experienced since his comme ement in business and to inform them that he has made considerable addition to his Stock of Medi- cines Perfumery Oilmans Stores đc. &c. further assures them that any commands with which ho may be entrusted in the preparation of tions, rentting Medicine Chests der faithfully atterned to.

1st January, 1844

lost

Chr

and Watch Maker.

Begs to announce that he has just arrived in

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efficiently

tha many years prac

will enable him to

his time

and rate

attentio

in be done in London.

LANE'S HOTEL HONGKONG