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THE FRIEND OT CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.

equally omnipotent as in Englanti, Thoright of So- vereignty is as undisputed as if Thongkong formed part and parcel of the British empire--which in fact it now does. With Macao the case is diflorent, good services rendered by Portugal to Chin

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FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTERSU

THE CUpper Bug * MAGNOLIA" The

mas Johnson Coinmunder, 212 lor

212 tons N. M. and 240 tons O. M. A, 12 years Ship, and only 3 years old, This is a desirable vessel for considered one of the fastest vessels, of her size, of the port of Liverpool.

350

FOR SALE —A few "Tons of English Conl at

$10 per Ton, Apply to,

Qesen's Road,:. Victoria, 27th January, 1844.

1. B. PAIN,

hundred years ago, abe was permitted by the then Em the Const or any trado her size may suit She is FOR SALE,–Printing Press Types &o. Intely used this privilego the solement

word Reno, For.

peror of China, to fr

Apply to the Captain on board,

for the Eastern Globe Nowspaper.

Apply to

Victoria, February, 12th 1844.

J. B. PAIN.

tain, sum in the name of rent, which is annually paid to this time. They are allowed to build forts, and so far as their own Subjects are concerned, they live under the protection of the law of Portugal. Over the FOR SALE-A few Quadrants, Sextants Quar Chinese, who form nine tenths of the popalation. Por Orants, Azimuth, and other Coinpasses, Opy Glad. | NOTICE – The interest of Mr. R. yau Per

Eibergen tugal has no jurisdiction: When they commit any ses, Spirit Levels, Thermometers, Surveying, and Santhagens presently in Holland) in our Esta- crime, they are handed over to the Mandarins, who Mathematical Instruments, Bardaciers, &e. c. doablishment cousing on the 31st instant, our business try and punish them by the laws of China.

will be carried,on from the 1st of January 1844, under the firm of RoxSWINCKEL, AANDER BURG & Co.

SANTAGENS, ROMS WINCKEL & Co.

Apply to: Unab ZAN DUUS Victoria, February 18th, 1844. 18 Queen's Road,

FOR SALE Manila Rum and Java Arrack in Batavia, Dill December, 1843.

Casks of all, sizes, Brandy in Hogsheads, Sherry in FOR SALE -Soperior Port and Sherry; Cham Lisbon and Tinto in wood, Sherry, Port, Madeira, Butta, Elhds, Qr: Gasks and Oclaves, Cape Madeira, Claret, Cherry Brandy Cognac, Ginin Boxes of 12 3, 4, and 6 doz Cases all of superior quality.) që s

Apply to

N. DUUS.

It thus appears, that Macao in the venel accepta- tion of the term, and according to the law of Nations is not a Portuguese Colony. Portugal has no right of sovereignty. She is a tenant, who rents a household from which she may be efected at any time. She can- not dispose of her possession. She cannot even punish a' Chinese Subject, who commits felony within the walls of the town. She cannot shelter the Stranger, whose country, may be at war with the Celestial m pire. Neither can she eject the Stranger whose coun- try may be at war with Portugal, if the Chinese Go vernment say, " "he may stay." These two facts are undeniable. How then can the Portuguese say that Macao is as much a Portuguese colony as Hongkong P. TOWNSEND having received instructions will

put up by public Sule on the 4th of March next.

The well known godown of the late Henry Pyhus Esq. said godown is 150 feet by 10 feet with two octtages attached with a treasure built inside said godown,

is an English one. Or that the Governor of Hongkong has violated international law by including their settle ment in the Chinese Empire,

Our Readers will remember that a few years ago, when at war with China, many of them had sought a refuge in Macao, the Chinese Government however, ordered, the Authorities, to expel the English Bar- barians from that place, This was done accor dingly, and in consequence, many, who are now in the town of Victoria; lived for months on board English Ships in this harbour. This fact is sufficient eviden. ce that Macao is not a Portuguese Colony, and that for the ends of justice our Governor acted. wisely in declaring it to be within the Chiese Empire. Were farther evidence required to prove that Macao is under the juresdiction of Chinn, we might adduce other proofs. It is doubtless known to the Editor of the "Aurora" that many years ago the Portuguese Au thorities gave all British Subjects notice to quit the town, But upon making application to the Ching Government, they were allowed to remain, and remain; the Portuguese Government not daring dispute the orders of China,

From what we now state, it must appear clear toal who are unprejudiced in the matter, that Portugal no right of sovereignty in Macao, and that in the of an English Governor, who has made treaties China, it can only be viewed as part of China.

P. Plays much stress on the circumstance of the flag of Portugal being displayed there. This is no more than may be seen at the American, and other foreign factories at Canton; or at any of the Bru Consulates on the coast.

In what we have written we do not wish to give fence to the Subjects of Portugal. We should be glad to hear that China had ceded Macao to country in perpetuity y-we think she ought to done so long ago, and if we do not err, nigotiations have already been entered into, between their own Go vernment and that of the Celestial Empire, for this purpose.

Early on Thursday morning, an attack was made, by upwards of thirty Chinamen, upon the premises of cupied by Messrs. Milne and Vesey, Carpenters, Queen's Road-The Robbers, succeeded in effecting an entrance; and in the scuffle Messrs.Milne and Vesey were wounded, the former severely.

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Mr. Vesey, had collected a considerable surm in town during the day; the greater part of which he again paid away. No doubt the blackguards expected a rich_booty.— Afraid however lest the alarm should reach the police; or unsuccessful in their search after valuables, they decamped without taking anything

After leaving Mesers. Milne and Vesey, they made an attack upon Dr. Anderson's House, were they

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Victoria, February 16th 1844. 18 Queen's Road.

PUBLIC, AUCTION

ALSO

One half of a marine lot situated between said godown and the godowns of Messrs. Jameison How & Co. at present unoccupied,

The above is well worth the inspection of the mercan- tile community as the situation is convenient and sğlu, brious.

P. TOWNSEND,

Auctioneer.

Victoria, February 16th, 1844,

WANTED a Steward for the Gun Room of one Ship. Bone aply who cannot furnish

Good

by Inter to

man's Stores, Cocoanut, Turpentine and French and English Corks,

Paint Onl

Apply to DISANDT & TIEDEMAN. FOR SALE-A small parcel of good No. 3 SU- PERIOR MANILLA CIGARS, in Boxes of 500 each, just received per Duchess of Cumberland. A well selected quantity of Manilla Kope, and Ameri. can Soap..

Apply to

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

NOTICE The undersigned have this day been ape

pointed attornies for Mesars. D. Wilson & Co. Partida indelised to said Establishment are therefore called upon to settle their account with

DISANDI&TIEDEMAN Victoria, Hongkong, 10th January, 1841.

TO LET

ON the premises lately oce upied by Messes D. Wilson & Co. four desirable apartments For Pusul Amply tam

DISANDT & TIEDEMAN

Victoria, 10th February, 1844

FOR SALE. At the Stores of

Slop

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

RAJ. C, POWER.

Victoria, 12th February, 1844.

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

JOHN RITSON. Victoria, 9th November, 1843.

FOR SALE-Ghee, Paints and Paint Oil,

Beer in Hhda. At the godowns of

JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, 20th September, 1843,

FOR SALE. SYCEE SILVER in large Ingote

HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co.

WHAMPOA HOSPITAL

FOR the greater convenience of Vessels at Wham- poa- and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the united

MECZULE

Whampoa, 3rd February, 1814

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REGS to inform

UCTION

Hospital Ship,

RAY

Naval Bers

Biscuits, punctuality, to

attend

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 Auo“ tioneer and General Commission Agent, and in return- |ing thanks for all past favours, trusts by unremitting attention 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, no 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 Sale.

Queens Road opposite Chinams Hong Victoria, 27th January, 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 Gents Shoes, Rum, Assortment the Pandles

thxture, ooking

for Lamps, and

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