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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.

accuracy at Singapore, though no Danger was laid down in this position on either of the two Charts with which Capt. Triggs was provided,

From the

vessel the extremes of the breakers bore N, N, E, a head, and S, W, by W, astera, The Shoat extending as far as the eye could reach, round by the East, where there was an appearance of low land or sand Bank. Between this and the ship, and running through the Length of the Shoal was a belt of deep water, with apparently an opening to the N, E.

The vessel lay on her beam ends, bilgod on the Starboard Side, and the Tide ebbing and fol lowing on her, but with the exception of the false Keel and Gripe, nothing else had started, and as during the N. E. monsoon, she is sheltered by the Reef, there is every probability she will hold to gether for some time, being a very strongly built vessel.

JAMES WELCH CHEMIST DRUGGIST &c. &e” &e. Queen's Road Victoria.

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mont grateful thanks to the Offeèrs

Vessels, and the public of Victoria for the very liberal. RETURNS his most

of H. M. Navy, the Military, Masters of Merchant

in business, and to inform them that he has lately support he has experienced since his commencement made considerable additions to his Stock of Medi- cines Perfumery, Ollmens Stores &c.

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upon as a very wise and salutary measure, and one from which much good will result. The state of Wales although more quiet is not yet as could be wished, In- cendiary Firos still taking place in several of the villages, loarned Chief Commissioner considered it most advisa The Commission is pursuing its enquiries but as the ble not to permit the presence of Reporters during the investigation, the Public is lept in ignorance of the particular groivances detailed to the Bound. A special General Court of the East India Company is sino ned for 17 Inst. on the application of nine Proprietors for the purpose of submitting resolutions declaratory that the late war in Scinde, the dethronement of the Amoors, and seizure of their country, was uncalled for, impolitic, and unjust, and that such steps should be forthwith taken, as to cause all practicable repara- tion for the injustice committed and enforce the abando nment of a line of Policy, inconsistent with good faith, and subsersive of the interests of the British rule in in- dia, The 9 Inst. being Lord Mayors day as it is desig. MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN

LONDON &c. Has fitted up a Chinese Vessel as a residence at Whampon, moored opposite the Orange Grove, a little above Junk river.

The setting in of the S. W monsoon however,nated in this City, the usual Grand Entertaiment was and the consequent sea to which she will be er- posed, must knock her to pieces, and it is to be hoped all hands will be saved before then. There would remain on board after the departure of the * Raft, about Ten Persons, among whom are a Dr. Ledieu, Mr. Robt. Wise, and a Jew merchant, passengers, the remainder being the Officers, Car- penter, and Servants, belonging to the Vessel.

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FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENE. SUMMARY OF ENGLISH NEWS,

LONDON 15TH NOVEMBER 1844. The Government having decided upon forwarding a lail in conjunction with the return Despatches for China for which the Akbar Steamer is now waiting at Suez, I arail myself of the opportunity to forward you a sketch of the proceedings here since my com munication of 4th Inst, although the intelligence will not be found very important. Her Majesty has con- tinued at Windsor enjoying the Society of select part. -ies of Visitors. On the 9th Inst. being the second Anniversary of the Birth of the Prince of Wales a feu -de jojo was fired by the Troops stationed at Windsor, and in the evening a Grand Banquet was given in held a Court of Privy Council at which it was resolved honor of the occasion. On the 10th Her Majesty that the meeting of Parliament should be further post- poned from the 14th November instant to the 19th December next. This may be considered tantamount to the further postponement until after the Christmas holidays. At the same Court Mr. Arthur Aston our Minister at the Court of Spain, was presented to the Queen jou his return from Madrid and the Gazette has since informed us that Her Majesty has been pleased to confer on him the honorary destinction, of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath. On the 11th, the Duke and Duchess of Nemours arrived at Woolwich, in the Archimede French Steamer from Calais and were received with all honors. The Royal Carriages being in readiness, they were speedily conveyed to the Great Western Railway terminus, and then to Windsor Castle where they will remain until the latter end of this Mouth, on a visit to their illus. trious relatives.

The Duke of Cambridge, and Sir Robert Peel, have been amongst the guests honored with pr

presentations to the Castle: A report has been promulgated, that the Duke of Northumberland will shortly resign his Office of Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, and that Prince Albert is to be his successor. The Queen Dowager is in much better health than a few months receiving several visitors at Whitley Court, and

them Sir Robert and Lety Peel were included. The Prince Alexander of the Netherlands who has been on a visit to this Country of nearly three months duration, the principal part of which he spent in Scotland, has taken his departure on his return to Holland. The Gazette of 7th Inst. announces that th

the Rev. John Lonsdale was nominated for the vacant Bishopric of Lichfield. The magnificent cdifice Luton Hoo, Herfordshire one of the seats of the Marquis of Bute was destroyed by Fire on 10th Inst. The magnificent collection of Pictures by the old masters, which were deposited in this Mansion, were saved from the fury of the Flames,

since, Her Majesty has been a mon

Some

but it is feared several of them havebeen much injured by the removal, His Lordships invaluable library was also rescued by the great exertions of the domestics and neighbours but the lost is estimated at nearly £ 100,000. It is not ascertained correctly how the conflagration was caused but it ctured it arose from the Carelessness

ho were engaged in repairs of the roof the Mansion: › In re- ference to the affairs of Ireland, I have to inform you that the Grand Jury, whom the Bills of Iudictment against Mr. O'Connell, and his coadjutors was referred after occupying several dave in the examination of Witnesses, on the 8th Inst. returnett true Bills against all the accused. Much discussion has since taken place between the Counsel for the Crown and the Defendants, as to various points in the next stage of the proceedings. The judge have given their decision against the Defendant on an application made by their Council

Caption in addi-

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given by the Chief magistrate upon commencing his Year of Office, Sir Robert Peel, Lord Lyndhwrst, and several other Cabinet Minesters were present, and the Premier was most warmyly received, both on his entrance into Guildhall, and on his health being drunk after Dinner, Mr. Warburton formerly representative of Bridport has been returned to Parliament for Kendal in the room of Mr. W. Wood deceased, This Gentleman is one of the Disciples of Free Trade, and was strongly supported by the leading Meisbers of the Anti-Corn law leagne, The Great Liverpool Steamer arrived at Southampton on the 13th with the letters of the present This has put the correspondence in a regular train and previous Months, Mails, altogether a bulky freight."

will occur for some long time, the inconvenience being once more, and it is to be hoped that no further disasters

very serious to the Mercantile world.

The Gazette of last evening announces the following Diplomatic changes viz Richard Pakenham Esq. to be Ambassador to the United States of America, Henry Lytton Bulwer Esq. to the Court of Spain, and Lord William Hervey to be Secretary to the Embassy at Cadiz.

FRANOR. Nothing of importance has transpired. Various rumours are afloat, amongst others one is tha:

have been demanded, to ask a the ministers have determined after the Budget shall a Dotation for the future Regent, and to make it a Cabinet question, should the Chamber not grant the demand the Ministers will resign and in a body, and are pledged not to take office in any future Cabinet.

SPAIN. The Cortes has resolved upon declaring|| the Queen of full age, and she was accordingly sworn to defend the Constitution, onthe 10th Inst. with much ceremony,

5. General Narvaez in proceeding to the Theatre was shot at seven times, one of the Balls severely wounded his Aide de Camp but the General escaped uninjured. Every exertion has been used to discover the parties concerned in this diabolical transaction but at present without succes.

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further assures them that any commanda with which tions, refitting Medicine Chests &c. will be most may be entrusted, in the preparation of Prescrip- faithfully attended

1st January, 1844.

B. KENNY M. D.

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MR. LATTEY.

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Chronometer and Watch Maker. Removed from Lanes Hotel to the upper part of Mr. Pain's new store Queens Road opposite to Chinams- Hong.

Hongkong, January, 1844,

BOOKS.

can be seen at the Glodowa. FOR Sale at P. Townsends Godowa, a large collec- tion of New Books and maps, Catalogues of which

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ALSO.

table cloth, Hats, Ladies and Gents Shoes, Hum, For Sale, Beef, Flour, Olives, Butter, Cheese, Oil Arrack, Bread, Wine in quarter casks. An Assortment of Plated Ware Consisting of Baskets, Dishes, Candle- sticks, Powder falks and one or two superior fowling peices Quilts, Steel Pens, Pencils, Horse furniture, Carriage trimmings Champaigne Cider, Booking Glasses and Hand Mirrors, Shades for Lamps, and sundry other goods.

P. TOWNSEND.

NOTICE-The undersigned have this day been ap

pointed attornies for Messrs. D. Wilson & Co. Parties indebted to said Establishment are therefore called upon to settle their accounts with

DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Victoria, Hongkong, 10th January, 1844. AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENŢ

J. B. PAIN.

QUEEN'S ROAD OPPOSITE CHINAMS HONG.

PUBLIC NOTICE. Is hereby given that sealed tenders will be received at this office, until friday BEGS to acquaint his friends and the public gene- the 9th February at noon, from such persons a mayorally that he has commenced business as an Aue be willing to contract for Building Billiard Room at tioneer and General Commission Agent, and in return- Chuckchoo, according to the plan, sections and ing thanks for all past favours, trusts by unremitting specifications to be seen at the Sffice of the Com- their support in this his new undertaking, at the same attention and punctuality to merit a continuance of manding Royal and Superintending Engineer.

time to assure them and all those who have promised EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G. him their patronage that no exertion on his part shall

be wanting to confirm hint in their good opinion.

Commissariat China, Victoria, 29th January, 1844. NOTICE.—The undersigned haye this day establish- ed a house of Agency and Commission at "Hong, kong," under the firm of " Bash and Miller ”

MET, BUSH,

ALEX. A. MILLER Victoria, Hongkong, Ist February, 1844.99

(Signed)

WHOEVER may have the fourth Volume of Al-

lisons Modern Eur

verty of Lord Sol the proterty tou, is requested to it to Mr. Miller at the Church,

toria, 2nd February, 1844.

FOR SALE-The Coppered and Copper fasten

ed Schr Mary in complete order with a full in- ventory of stores, if not

by private contract before the 20th inst, she be sold by Public Auction.

For particulars apply

P TOWNSEND,

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st February, 1844. FOR SALE By the undersigned Fine Fat Sydney

Sheep a per Head:

1.D. PAIN.

Victoria January 31st, 1844.

FOR SALE At the Stores of the undersigned

Small Luvoice

Pea Coat Mor nel, Guernsey and Caps. Duck Cotton Shirts

consisting mshing Thowe

Southwestern, Scotch hose Regatta Shirts Duck &c. &c.

The business will be conducted entirely on Cash principles so that the proceeds will be handed over immediately on the completion of a Sale. His new now ready for the reception of every description of goods intended for public or private Sale,

premises are now

Queen's Road opposite Chinams Hong. Victoria, 27th January, 1844. FOR SALE.-A few Tons of English-Coal at

$10 per Ton, Apply 10,

J. B. PAIN.

Qeeen's Road,

Victoria, 27th January, 1844.

FOR SALE. –Small consignments

Goods, viz. Sheet Copper and Naz

following

a few Marr's Fire Proof Iron Safer and Chests Batavia Arrack, Sherry and Brandy in Wood, Superfine Champagne, Port, Madeira, Hock, Sherry, and Claret in dozen Cases Brands warranted, a good assortment of Oil- man's Stores, Cocoanut, Turpentine and Paint Oil, French and English Corks.

FOR SALE A small parcel of good No. 8 SU PERIOR MANILLA CIGARS, in Boxes of 500 each, just received per Duchess of Cumberland,

Apply to

DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Oswald's Hill, Opposite to the Premises of Messrn.

GIR LIVINGSTO

It was

D. DIBANDT

A TIEDEMAN

Victoria, Hangkong. Is January, 1846.