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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
ALLIANCE FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY | NOTICE~The Partnership hitherto existing bo
OF LONDON.
THE Undersigned having boon appointed Agents in China, for the above Company, aro proparod to accept Assurances nt Hong-Kong, as under :--- 18r-On Buildings of Brick of Stone, covered with Tiles, Blates, Motal, or other incombustible material, together with their contents, whon such Buildings are isolated from all others. -
Rate of Promium, por cont, per annum, 2ND-On such Buildings and their contents, when not so isolated, at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum. Assurances for 6 months of the annual rate, will
be charged. and for 3 months, Of the 1st Class, Assurances, for the present, will bo accepted to the extent of £10,000 only on one risk. And of the 2nd Class, to the extent of £8000..
A Building and its contents taken together, form one risk. Thus the above sums may be underwritten either on a Building alone, or the contents alone, or, part on the Building, and part on the contents.
tween Francis Dickous and Wobert Mc Intyre and carried on ufder the style or Firm of Dickens and Mo Intyre, is this 'day dissolved by Mutual Consent.
As Withoss the hands of the said parties
Pitness Richard Jones.
FRANCIS DICKENS, ROBERT M6 INTYRE,
firm of Dickens ||
FRANCIS DICKENS of the)
FOR SINGAPORE AND SYDNEY,
THE "FAIR BARBADIAN" will have
• early dogpatch for the above ports. For freight, apply to
JNO. SMITH. Maono, 4th Fobruniy, 1844.
THE SCHOONER "UNION"
HAS just undergone a thorough repair, raised, and newly donked :--well armad and her Cabins are most confortably fit- ted for six Passengers;—she will now run regularly between Macao, Hongkong, und Canton with Passengers, of the usual rate charged in other passage boats. For passage, in Macao, apply to
And at Hongkong,
JNO. SMITH.
P. TOWNSEND. She is for Sale, and the owner will accept
Intyre, begs to inform Line Officers in for Majesty's Servioo and the Inhabitants of Hongkong, that he has opened those extensive promises (lately occupied by Messrs, D. Wilson &Co.) as a General Storo. And hopes that he may receive the same liberal support that he has hitherto had.
F. Dickens bogs further to state that he has at pres- ent on hand a large quantity of Wines Brandy Gin And extensive Whisky &c., in wood and Bottle.
Likewise a consignment of stock of oilmans stores. Kidderminster Carpets; Oil cloths, Gentlemens, a fair offer. Lambswool worsted and Merino Under Shirts Panta- loons Drawers &o. Also a large assortment of { Bronze and Brass Table Lamps suspending Lamps Cabin Lamps &c. &c. Superior Plated cruet_frames with glass cructs richly cut Tumblers and Wine Glas- ses, claret Decanters, engraved Water Jugs, Crystal. Toilet Bottles of the most approved patterns and var- Parties applying for Assurances will please send in full particulars of the risk to be takon; any deviation-iety of colour.-And various other goods too nume from which, without the consent of the Company, will vitiate the Policy.
No Assurance is to be considered in forco until the Premium be paid.
Amongst other advantages of the Company, the Assured will be entitled to participate in the profits after five successive-payments.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,
Agents in China.
Macao, 12th July, 1843.
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JAMES WELCH
CHEMIST DRUGGIST &c. &c. &c. Queen's Road Victoria,
ETURNS his most grateful thanks to the Officers of H. MNavy the Military, Masters of Merchant Vessels, and the pubite of Victoria for the very liberal support he has experienced since his commencement in business, and to inform them that he has lately le considerable additions to his Stock of Medi- cines Perfumery, Oilmans Stores &c. &c. He further assures them that any commands. with which he may be entrusted, in the preparation of Prescrip- tions, refting Medicine Chests &o. will be most faithfully attended to.
1st January, 1844,
MR. LATTEY.
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.
B. KENNY M. D.
MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IN LONDON &c.
Has fitted up a Chinese Vessel as a residence at Whampoa, moored opposite the Orange Grove, a little above Junk river.
rous to mention.
Victoria, 9th Februa■y, 1844
NOTICE -The undersigned have this day establish ed a house of Agency and Commission at "Hong- kong," under the firm of Bush and Miller." F. T. BUSH. (Signed)-ALEX, A. MILLER Victoria, Hongkong, 1st February, 1844.
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. & Co., of 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 China, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war,
N. DUUS.
Hongkong, 15th Apri, 1848, WHOEVER may have the fourth Volume of Al..
lisons' Modern Europe, the property of Lord Sla toun, is requested to send it to Mr. Miller & the Church.
Victoria, 2nd February, 1844.
FOR SALE. THE following Wines received ex Foam from Messrs.
Sandeman Forster and Co. London.
THE Copartnership existing between DIROM, CARTER & Co, at Bombay, DIROM, RICHMOND & Co. at Liver- pool, and ourselves in China, having expired by its own limitation on the 31st July last, we beg leave to an- nounce, that in future, our business will be car- ried on here, under the firm of DIROM, GRAY & Co.; at Bombay under the firm of DIROM, HUNTER & Co.; and Sauterne, Moselle, Burgundy and Champagne, at Liverpool under the firm of DIROM, DAVIDSON & Co.;
DIROM, & Co.
Macao, 1st August, 1843.
NOTICE-The undersigned have
established n House of Agency in China, under the firm of "Boustead & Co." in connexion with Messers Butler, Sykes and Co. Manila, and Messrs Sykes, Schwabe and Co. Liverpool. The partners in our several esta blishments continue as before; Mr. Edward Boustead managing in China, Mr. Benjamin Butler at Manila, Mr. Gustav Christian Schwabe at Liverpool, and Mr. Adam Sykes at Singapore.
BOUSTEAD, SCHWABE & Co. • Singapore, 11th August, 1843/ NOTICE-Mr. John Mackenzie has been admitted
a partner in our firm from 1st August last,
LECKIE & Co.
Bombay, 21th September, 1843.
NOTICE, The undersigned begs to acquaint the Public, that he has taken the ALBION HOTEL, and will conduct it under his immediate superintend ance; and hopes thereby to ensure the comfort of Fami. lies and others, and to meet the patronage which that Establishment has heretofore had.
Macao, 31st August, 1843.
A H. FRYER
Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry)
Fine old Madeira Fine old Port
"Apply to Macao, 1 January, 1844.
In wood and bottle.
LINDSAY & Co.
FOR SALE, AT THE GODOWNS OF THE UNDERSIGNED Port Wine, in 3 and 6 doz. cases. Sherry do. છે. Cleret do.
do.
do.
do,
HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Victorie, 22nd November, 1943.
FOR SALE. FIVE SUPERIOR London built Carriages with Harness &c, complete; also a complete set of Rose- wood Drawing Room Furniture just arrived.
Apply to HENRY HUMPHRYS & Co. Victoria, 22nd November, 1643.
FOR SALE - E. I. Cos Bills on Bengal.
Apply to
GIBB. LIVINGSTON, & Co.
FOR SALE Bally Rice, ditto Coffee, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints, Manila Cordage, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Ar- rack, Bengal Chitney, Butter in Kegs, Candles, Bengal Rice, Ditto Dholl, Coal Tar, Swedish Ditto, and Piteh; a variety of other articles,
At the Godowns of JOHN BURD & Co.
SALE-Ghee; Paints and Paint Oil,
NOTICE -Goods and merchandize of all descriptions"
received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns situated 18, and 56 Queens FOR
noderate terms.
Koad upon
Linous placed (except combustibles] in Godown 18, Queen's Road can be insured from risk of Fire.
apply to
N. DUUS,
Goods received and sold on Commission 18 Queen's, Road.
Victoria, November, 1st 1843.
Beer in Hhds. At the godowns of
JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, 20th September, 1843.
FOR SALE SYCEE SIRVER in large Ingots.
-HUGHESDON, CALDER &Co.
FOR FREIGHT:OR CHARTER.
THE British Bark FRANKLAND A. 1.
316 tons Capt. Christee
Apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
THE British Ship GONDOLIER, A. 1,
343 tons, Capt. Oliver.
Apply to
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
Victoria, 10th February, 1844.
FOR LIVERPOOL. THE QUEEN MAB, R. Ainley Comman-
der, having the greater part of her cargo. engaged and will have immediate despatch.
Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong or Canton.
Victoria, 15th January 1844.
FOR SALE.
The new and superior built Iron Barque WJOHN LAIRD” 270 Tons N.M.—Sails well carries a large Cargo and is an unex- ceptionable Sea boat. Masts and Yards fitted in the best style for light working, Standing and running rigging of bolt rope yarn, best London make. Sails; One suit and a half quite new, one half worn of best Navy canvas, Anchors and Cables complete, Patent Windlass, Iron Tanks and Butts, Two new quarter boats with awning and Sails, Launch and Yawi 30 Tons now small sized Kentledge, Guns, arms and amunition complete in Palent barrels; 2 Pitch pine spars 50 ft. by 14 Ins, and others. Is well adapted for a Coaster or for short voyages. Could be navigated with a very limited crew, and is ready to start at a days notice.
Apply personally or by letter to the Commanding Officer on board at Whampoa.
FOR LONDON DIRECT--
THE Barque HASHEMY, Captain William Buckle having greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch. For Tregut or passage apply to Captain Buckle on board, o
BENJAMIN SEARE.
Canton.
TO LET.
THE Bungalow & out Offices belonging to Framjee Jemsetjee Esq. situate on the Queen's Road near to Messrs. Macvicar & Co's premises. For particulars apply- t Franjee Jemsetjee, Macao, or
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Victoria, December 15th, 1843.
TO LET..
TWO GODOWNS in that range of buildings called the Albany Godowns, capable of containing about 2000 Bales of Cotton, Rent $50 per month coach.
Apply to
A. McCULLOCH, 46 Queen's Road.
1843.
Victoria, Hong-Kong, 12th December,
PUBLIC AUCTION. MARKWICK, AND MO EWEN, Auctioneers, beg to call tho attention of the Public, to the auction of Horses, Ponies, and Pleasure Boat, which will take place at Hongkong, ou Monday, the 12th February, at noon, agreeably to the Printed notices distributed. THE following are the sole AGENTS for receiving Subscriptions to the Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette.
BATAVIA A. Von Schrepenberg Esq. SINGAPORE; R. Little Esq.
Calcutta ; Messrs. T. flyde Gardiner & Co. LONDON; Messrs. Woodward & Castle, New-
gate St
From the 1st January, 1844, The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette, will be published every Tues- day and Saturday.
PRICE Twelve Dollars per annum payable in advance. Victoria, 21st December, 1843.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS; AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA,
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