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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND Hong-kong gaZETTE.

this Colony. We are afraid from the prosent stato of the Australian Colonies, that many of the unemployed will find their way to China, allured by the prospect of a demand labour in a new place. Should such be the caso, they may tavo lasting cause to regret, leaving one of the most healthy countries in the world, where the necesan- rios of life are abundant and cheap, asok un of China. There is no doubt, that the Colonists of New Hol lund, are but imprefectly informed of the state of affairs here; and the

prospect

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advantages. The Chinese inhabitants are scanty | NOTICE-Wo the undersigned beg to announce and poor and apart from the Army and Navry that we have this day established ourselves as Gomes there are not three hundred Europeans on the mission Agents at Hongkong, under the firm of ́

DISANDT & TIEDEMAN.

| Island.

these observations uncalled for. We are satisfied We trust our friends in Victoria will not think that to every Englishinán on the be a subject of deep regret wore the it yould Alled with our Countrymen, unto whom we could not offer em

employment. To all who are acquaint-

ed

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D. DISANDT. F. H. TIEDEMAN.

Vietorin, Hongkong, at January, 1844.

FOR SALE-Small consignments of the following Goods, viz, Bheet Copper and Nails, a few Marr's

of em this climate, it will at once be evident, || Fire Proof Tron Safos and Chests, Batavia Arrack, ment for Mechanics and such classes as arc mosting himself disappointe d• in his expecta find-Sherry and Brandy in Wood, Superior Champaigno,

fate the Stranger may anticipate

and

likely to migrate from their present home. Wo ignorant of the proper precautions for preserving consider it a work of humanity, and one which is health, adds to the malignanty of desease, by seek peculiarly the duty of the Public

press, to

few observation on the probabinty of fake aing a refuge for his sorrows in the Bottle, much demand for European labour on this Island, Since worting the above we have, by the Ship

being and the difficulties to be encountered by a poor "Radcliff" received Sydney papers to the 24th unknown and unfriended. We doubt not the Edi to improve. We are sorry to notice the low pri- tors of the Sydney Papers

ce of Teas for Hyson Shin £3,5 and Congou £5 per Chest. In our next we will give a sum at present.

Cases Brands warranted; a good assortment of Oil- Port, Madeira, Hock, Sherry, and Claret in dozen man's Stores, Coconnut, Turpentine and Paint Oil, French and English-Corks,

PERIOR

inan arriving in this expensive and sickly country December. The Colony in some respects appears each, just NORTE GARS, in Boxes of 500

our statement, and though to give publicity to

the emigration now --- pause before they

late entirely to stop

a Quixotic expedmmenced, that many will mary, which want of space prevents us from doing

their life and prosperity on I to this quarter of the world.

MR. PAIN will sell by auction at his rooms Queen's Road oppposito Chinams Hong on Wed-

A variety of Household Furniture consisting of Bedsteads, Wash hand Stands, Drawers, Tables, Chairs, Oil Paintings, Writing desks Mattrasses &c. &c. &c.

ALSO

An excellent full sized Billiard Table with Balls Cues, &c. Complete.

With the exception of a few Overseers, Euro pean Mechanics of any class will never be required on the Island of Hongkong. The heat of summernesday next the 14th February at Eleven Clock is almost overpowering even to an English Com- positor, whose labour is comparatively light; and we believe that mechanical employments, such as Carpenters, Blacksmiths &c., would exhaust the strength of the strong man in a very few days. This cause of itself, should deter every man, who earns his bread by manual labour from coming here. There are other reasons however. The Chinese under a European Superintendent are good workman, answering every useful purpose and heir services can be obtained for one fourth of what would suffice to keep an Englishman in the mere necessaries of life. We apprehend that supposing our countrymen could exist upon a Chi-blishment ceasing on the 31st instant, our business nese Mechanics wages, they would consider them will be carried,on from the 1st of January 1844, under selves degraded by anything approaching to an the firm of RomBWINCKEL, VANDER BURG & Co. equality in labour.

SANTAGENS, ROMSWINCKEL & Co. Batavia, 9th December, 1843.

even

A few sober and industrious Mechanics will undoubtedly do well, as Superintendents; and in the event of their possessing the necessary capital, as Masters may speedily realize an independency. The number of such will however be limited, and we question whether there be not already a suffi- ciency on the Island. It is evident, that Victoria, although a place of much importance as a Military strongholda refuge for British Subjects in war, and a Dept for storing Goods in peace will not for many years be a place of much trade. Nearly all the British Merchants have already put up Houses and Stores, and with the exception of a few public buildings, we are inclined to think the town will increase very slowly.

Another class of adventurers, are young men of education, seeking employment as Clerks in the public service, or in Merchants counting Houses. Their prospects we can scarcely look upon as much brighter than those of the Mechanic.

Every situation of emolument, in the Govern- ment Offices, will be filled by Gentlemen coming out with their appointments from home. The cli- mate in too many instances cause vacancies, but local appointments will only be made to the infe rior situations. The lucky man whose commission comes from the Colonial Office, or from the head quarters of the department to which he is attached will of course receive the benefit of any such ca- sualties. Those employed by the Colony will have the labot Authorities in

drudgery

with just a Salary sufficient to cover expences. They run the risk of disease, which if it does not prove fatal at once, may injure their constitution for life, or probably require their return to a col- der climate; and their reward in health is merely enough to keep them decent, with little chance of advancement. In sickness they have, of course, no claim on the Government, That connection terminates when they are no longer found servi ceable.

From a variety of causes, into which we need not enter, the chances of respectable Mercantile employment are so slender, that in summing up his prospect of success, the Adventurer need scar- cely take it into calculation. There may be inst ances, in which great interest with Shippers in England, may procure him employment in China, but they are few, on mere letters of introduction little reliance need be placed as testimonials of respectability they are useful, but unless from some very influential quarter, they will not com- mand much attention.

assured

We would earnestly advise intending Emigrants, to ponder over the few lines we have now written, before they forsake their present home, deluded by visionary hopes. They may be well that China is not the place for their talents and industry. The foreign trade, although sgreat, is in the hands of a few wealthy Houses through which almost the only avenue to wealth is to be found. As a place for retail Stores Hongkong offers few

After which to close consignments. Six Puncheons of Ships Bread, and A variety of Slop Clothing. Victoria, 13th February, 1844,

NOTICE. The interest of Mr. R. van Eibergen Santhagens (presently in Holland) in our Esta

FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry; Cham-

pagne Claret; Sauterne and other light French- wines; Cider; pale and dark Cognac in wood and bottle Geneva; Sperm Candles Blacking; Table covers; Sauces; Salad oil; Mustard; Nails and tacks of sizes; best French corks; Pocket Compasses; fine Pekoe Tea, Superior No. 3 Cheroots; York hame &c. apply to

Victoria, 12th February, 1844.

J. C. POWER.

FOR SALE-Printing Press Types &c. lately used

for the Eastern Globe Newspaper,

Apply to

Victoria, February, 12th 1844. *

J. B. PAIN:

J. MAC MURRAY. QUEEN'S, ROAD,

BEGS to inform the Officer's of H. M's. Naval Ser- vice, Commanders of Vessels and the Public; that he has on hand & supply of Cabin and Ship Biscuits, and trusts by unremitting attention and punctuality, to merit a share of their patronage.

Orders will be thankfully received, promptly attend. ed to, and executed with the least possible delay.

Victoria, 12th February, 1844.

AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT J. B. PAIN,

QUEEN'S ROAD OPPOSITE CHINAMS HONG. BEGS to acquaint his friends and the public gene-

rally that he has commenced business as an Aue tioneer and General Commission Agent, and in return- ing thanks for all past (avours, trusts by unremitting altention and punctuality to merit a continuance of their support in this his new undertaking, at the same time to assure them and all those who have promised him their patronage that no exertion on his part shall be wanting to confirm him in their good opinion.

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 premises are now ready for the reception of every description of goods intended for public or private Sule.

Queen's Road opposite Chinams Hong- Victoria, 27th January, 1844.

BILLIARD TABLE. FOR SALE Lately made at Canton full size hand- somely Carved with Cues Stand Marking Board &c. complete Prices 250 may be seen at the Godowns

of

Victoria, 9th February, 1844

TRPAIN

FOR SALE -A few Tons of English Coal, at

$10 per Ton, Apply to,

JB PAIN

Queen's Road Viotaria, 27th January, 1844,

FOR SALE-A small parcel of good No. 8 SU.

Apply to DISANDT & TIEDEMAN.

well selected quantity of Manilla Rope, and Ameri- Duchess of Cumberland, A can Soap..

Apply to

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

NOTICE. The undersigned have this day been ap: Parties indebted to said Establishment are therefore pointed attornies for Messrs. D. Wilson & Co. called upon to settle their accounts with

DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. Vietoria, Hongkong, 10th January, 1844.

TO LET.

ON the premises lately occupied by Messrs D. Wilson & Co. four desirable apartments. For Particulars Apply to

. DISANDT & TIEDÉMAN. Victoria, 10th February, 1844.

FOR SALE-At the Stores of the undersigned a

Small Luvoice of Slop Clothing consisting of Pea Coats, Monkey Jackets Flushing Trowsers, Flan- nel, Guernsey and Jersey Frocks Southwesters, Scotch Caps, Duck Frocks, Wursted hose Regatta Shirts, Cotton Shirts, Surge, Blankets, Duck &c,, &c.,

ALSO

Valentia Almonds, Mould Candles, Sauces, Pickles, Tart Fruits, Salad Uil, Preserved Meats. Digby Sprats, Percussion Cups, Champagne, Cantinac, Slferry, Matches, Perfumery, Bhovels, Blocks, Shackles, Tar Port, Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Table Cloths, Friction Brushes, Paint Brushes, Coffee, Pitch, Stockholmn Tar Oakum, Turpentine, Buntin, Drill, Mouslin-de-laine Dresses, Twine and various other articles.

J. B. PAIN.

Victoria, 1st February, 1844.

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

ALSO

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

P. TOWNSEND.

WHAMPOA HOSPITAL, FOR the greater convenience of Vessels at Wham- pon and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek by which both are united.

M. O'SULLIVAN M. R. C. 8. La

Resident Surgeon.

Hospital Ship,

Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844,

FOR SALE STOVES of varions kinds, and stove piping. Apply at the Godowns of Holliday Wise & Co. to.

JOHN RITSON.

Victoria, 9th November, 1843.

WANTED A SITUATION. BY a young man who has been for some time in the Colony As Storekeeper, or in any other capacity where be can make himself generally useful.

Direct to RS

Office of the Friend of China.

FOR SALE-The Coppered and Copper fasten-

od Hebr. Mary in complete order with a full in- ventory of stores, if not sold by private contract. before the 20th iult., she will be sold by Public Auction

For particulars apply to

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st February, 1844.

P. TOWNSEND

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