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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.

open drains, and the name of roads, which it raised Royalist, 140, Lees, Boustead & Co to the rank of an art, prostituted by its ignoble Admiral Mo07807, 302, M'Knight***** followers. Gentlemen of the legislative council Lord Goderich, 361, Cook. ↑ V. D Cook. ** if you cannot feel for the sufferings of mor Eagle (Am), 398, Sherman Russel & Co. tality feal for inmortality. Remember how of Anglona, 105, Lab. Macvicar & Co. *** ten through the bonificient invention of the duvarır ve

parted, you have glided along in comfortable luxuAMERICAN AT Whampoa and Macao

riance to the sumptuous dinner or the merry ball. Remember the many aches from which he has saved you the thousand jolts, the broken springs the shattered carriages, the crippled horses, and it may be dislocations for which you have to thank Mac Adam. Soften your hearts most reverend Seignors, open your purses, act justly to the living and soothe the sufferings of the dead.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC lovernment Notice having been issued, order- `ing furious driving or riding on the Queen's Road to be discontinued, under certain penalties to be levied at the office of the Chief Magistrate, fur- 1ber nice is hereby given, by the Undersigned, that in addition to the penalties aforesaid certain in the shape of contusions, fractures, dis-

locations.

pains Three various minor injurier to the offender, from bogs, drains, quagmires sickety bridges and pitfalls of varion denominations and sizer, as well as government improvements on the aforementioned Queen's Road are still more likely to be to incurred.

The public is further reminded that, although a number of like notification,have been issued though, not enforced, the present is of a different descri- ption, as a breach of it is certain to involve its own. punishment.

MACADAM

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED.

der 20-Anonyma. Thomas,

Zephyr, Johnson, Macno.

21-Possidone, Valentine, Macao,

Calcutta

21-Asi, Smith, Whampoa. 21-Petrel, Gibbons, Macao. 21-Don Juan (Am), Harding, Macao. 22-Roliomany, Kinsey Calcutta. 23-Coromandel, Cuningham, Bombay. 23-Malacca, Shetler, Calcute,

SAILED.

AUGUST 21 – Bahamian, Pearson, Whampoa

22-Inglewood, Kerr, Liverpool.. 22-Duchess of Buccleugh, Straker, Whampoa.." 22-II. C. Str. Proserpine, Com. Hough, 23-Royal Albert, Bulderstone, Whampoa 3-Don Juan (Am,) Chusan.

UNDER DESPATCH.

Sir Elord Ryan, and Surge, Whampoa. City of Derry, London,

N.

Thomas Crisp and Sidney, Shanghai. Water Witch, & Rob Roy, Singapore & Calcutta Asia, Lombock

Jacan Corina Macao.

A

Passenger per Malucca, Mr. Matheson. The Rob Roy, Capt. White, sailed from Macan on 18th Instant for Singapore and Calcutta, put back to this place on 22nd, with foremast spring

The Castle Eden, from Madras and Singapore passed HMS Spiteful on the 11th, going into, Singapore,

The Anonyma from Calcutta, July 25th, left the Pilot at 7-30 e. a. in company with the Sullemany bound to China. August 1st, passed the Taule Catherine, from Bombay, and ship Malacca from Calcutta off Polo Jarra.3rd, exchanged Nos. with the American ship Paul Jones, spoke the Coromandel both ships from Bombay, 4th, Ex changed Nos, with the barli Chalan from Calcutta The French steamer left. Singapore for China no the 10th, and the Antelope for China on the 9th. John Brightman arrived on the 9th, and was to sail for Caletta on the 11th Passed the Hindostan with the Governor General on board on the 23rd ultimo,

VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR, Yonge Quene, 85. Fletcher, Larkins &Co, Aniu, 109 C. W. Bowra,

Petrel (4), 99, Rogers, N. Duns Surge, Brett Jardine Matheson & Co. Orica, €33, Christian, Turner & Co. Mazep

zep 1. Fraser Jardine Matheson & Co. Pearl, 150, Morison D., & M. Rustomjee.. Sidnej, 184, Scholefield. C. S. Compton, Mar uis of Bute, 545, Bannatyne Turner & Co. Thotas Crisp. Metcalf. N. Dung Spec-119. Cole Jamieson. How & Co. Danish Oak (Dan), Paulson. Burd Lange & Co. Omega, 150, Bellamy. Jardine Matheson & Co. Ariel, Macfarlane. Jardins Matheson §• Co. Scalesby Castle, 1603 Limder. Do, Thomas Crisp, Metcalf N. Duus, Anna Eliza, 254, Grainger. Rustomjee. Sir E Ryan, 320, Anderson. Jamieson How&Co. Ariel, 371, Burt Dent & Co.

Red Rover, McMaroo Jardine Matheson & Co.

Do. Cayuga (Am), Starbuck,

Hindostan, 780, Bowen. Dent & Co.

Christina, 400, Primrose. Dent & Co,. Petrel, Gibbons.

* Do. Do

Water Wich, 361, Rynell, City of Derry, 474, Were Dallas & Co Anonyma, Thomas Jardine Matheson & Co. Zephyr. Johnson, Macvicar if Co. Possidone, 395, Valentine. Dent & Co. Asia, 537, Smith, Holliday Wise & Co Rob Roy, White. Jamison How & Co. Rolamany, Kinsey. Rustomjee & Co. i Jorin Conna, Dring. - Gibb Livingstone & Co... Coromandel, 154, Cuningham. Ordere Malacca,523, Shetler Jardine Matheson & Co.

HER MAJESTE's Suurs

USF. Brandywine Commodore

dore Parker US. S. St. Louis, Cap. McKeene, U. S. brie Perry, Com. Pame

neute, Tripp. Nye Parkin & Co. Ann McKim, Vasmer. Russel de Co. Moslem, French Ruse & Co. Montauk, McMichaels. Wetmore & Co. Antelope, Dunaresq. Russel & Co. Paul Jones, Watkins. Russel & Co,

FRENCH

HM.E. S. Cleopatra, 60 guns, Capt. C'eceille H. M. F.S. Syrene, 50, Capt. Chamier. H. M. F. S. Alemene, 32, Capt. Duplar. HM. F. S. Victorieuse, 94, Com, Guisielle.

FOR BOMBAY

THE ANTELOPE Capt. Dumares THE

I will have early dispatch, For freight or passage, apply to M

RUSSELL & Co Canton WARREN DELANO in Macao BUSH, HALSTED & Co. Hongkong Victoria. 22nd August, 1844. Sz

C. Markwick,

WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, THIS DAY at TI O'Clook AM at his Godown

Magistracy street, the undermentioned effects to persons deceased. order of B. Dundas C. Esq, Registrar of the Supreme

Court.

Sherlyn DE. SATCHELS EFFECTS.

20 Boxes. Composition Candles; 277 yards Cashmere Mefal Buttons; Quinine, Patent Hat

Guards.

CURRIE & Co.

CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AUD

BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS.

COSSITALCANS

CALCUTTA.

(Tifu OLDEST EST BLISHMENT IN THE PRESIDENCY.)

481

[ESSES RUSSELL & CO, beg to inform ME

their Friends and the Public, that they have opened business close to the Burial ground, as Cas binet makers Blouse builders and Undertakers. All orders for work shall meet prompt attention, and they beg to salicy, the patronage of the Public.

Victoria, 20th August, 1844.

NOTICE,

attention of the Public is called to the Ex- tensive Sale of Perfumery and Fancy Sta

yat P. TowssesDa, on next Wednesday

BG respectfully to intimate that with a view D to reduce the expence of Freight for con- evening at 13 P. M

Victoria, 20th August, 1944.

FOR SALE.

DASS'S Beer in Hhds. Cheap for Cash, just

Apply to,

veying large articles from Calcutta to China, they are now completing every requisite u Furniture of a novel and portable description, by which, much more than half the expence B hitherto incurred will be saved. The appear ance of the Furniture when put together will be equally handsome, it's substantiality will not be in the slightest degree affected, and the ar rangement of the different parts will be so clear and distinct that the most inexperienced will be enabled to put them together

Currie & Co. venture to think that this will form a great desideratum and lend much be remove the objection to ordering Furniture in Calcutta for China. They therefore venture to Solicit the patronage of the Community and any orders with which they may be en- trusted, will meet with the most strict and punctual attention.

The new Improved Slate Top Billiard Ta bles with Indian Rubber Spring Cushions pre, pared and despatched upon one week's notice. TO, MERCHANTS, SHIPPERS, AND COLONIST

&D NICOLL, Outfitters, Tailors, &c.,

H. are induced to call the attention of Colonists

and others shipping wearing apparel, and who are desirous of buying at the cheapest markets, and at the same time avoiding the Carelessness of style and inferior qualities of material, so commonly used. Those Gentlemen are referred to 114 Re- gent Street, London. At the above noble and ex ten promises, from the spirited manner, in which the business is conducted, Goutlemen will. immediately see the superior advantages now of fered by H. J. & D. NICOLL, whose name has been so long established for excellence of material and workmanship. Immediate Cash alone enables the above Firm to submit to Merchants, Shippers, and Colonists, their estimates at their established Cash to be paid before the lots are delivered; all moderate scale of prices.kkake Bling of lots to be cleared the same Day.

T. J. SCALES EFFECTS. Wearing Apparel, Chest of Drawers, Book Stand, a Quantity of Law and other valuable Works, Wash Stand, Basin &e Bedstead Mattrass and Pillows, a Card Table, Russia Leather Dressing Case, a Watch, L'ortmantean Trunks, Writing Paper, Quills, Pencils &c. &c. &c.

TERMS OF SALE.

C. MARKWICK. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,

→ WITHOUT RESERVE, ON 7TH SEPTEMBER AT 11 O'CLOCK A. M. 17 Ls of Land, Situated on the,N. W. of

Major Caines Residence, The Dimen tions of the Lots are made to suit, small Capi talists, frontage 18 Feer, depth 64 fect. The lots will be staked off, and, numbered, in Eng ligh, and Chinese and will be known by 4 Red

flags, placed at the extremity of the lots.

Terms of Sale, will be made known by the Anc tioneer, on Day of Sale.

Hongkong, 21st August, 1814.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

N MONDAY, August 26, at 11, s... will be | old by Auction, at the Sale-Room, Grey and White Stings; Preserved Meats and Soups in Tins, Canvas; Spanish Stripes; Chintz; Wines; Beer in Bottle Muskets: Hats; Clothing, Long Elis Looking-glasses, &e &c.

TERMS, CASH.

P. TOWNSEND.

Auctioneer

Victoria, 23rd Angust, 1811.

LONDON MONTHLY MAIL. ANNUAL Subscriptions received at this Office. A few extra copies, by each overland, for sale. Office FRIEND OF CHINA,**

23rd August, 1814.

• NOTICE.

MAIL for Calcutta, Madras & England vis Bombay also a ship Mail for England by H. M. ship Dido" from Singapore, will be closed at 5P. M. Monday the 26th inst. to be dispatched this by HM. Steamer Vixen to Singapore, Persons sending letters to this Office to go by fast boat to Macao or Canton, are requested to mark on them "Prepaid or " Not Paid.""

Post Office, Victoria, 23rd August, 1844.

OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents Tin-China are prepared to grant Policies pay- able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, Colombo and Mauritius.

(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macno, 15th August, 1644.

JUST IMPORTED,

QUANTLEY of Schweppe's superior Lemonade A

and Soda Water, and ready for sale, at the Store of the undersigned.

Victoria, 10th August, 1844.

C. W. BOWRA..

Queen's Road.

FFUNCK has for Sale The following Goods all warranted of the very best quality —

A large consignment of Boots & Shoes from M'Laren and Son London; Jewellery, Mili- tary Shoulder knots, Hosiery consisting of Ladies Silk embroidered, Mits, Ladies Stock. is, childrens cotton Stockings, Gents Silk Cot ton and worsted Socks, Stationery, playing periment Lozenges, Counterpaces, Towels, India Rubber Braces, English Waistcoats,

Agents for Irvine's Patent Water-tight Trunks and Packages, which possess the great advantage of preserving from dump the most delicate mate. rials, and the more important property of being so floatable and buoyant in the water, as, although filled with goods, to be able to support several per sons from sinking.

H, J. & D. NICOLL, 114-Regent Street, LONDON.

JUST RECEIVED.--A few Bags of Gram and for Sale at the Godowns of the undersigned.

C. W. BOWNA.

Queen's Rord.

Victorin. 17ili Aug. 1844,

JUST received ex Patna and on sale at this Store of the Undersigned, a quantity of Hams and Cheese's of a Superior quality and in good condi- tion Also a Stock of Beer in Wood and bottle ex Marquis of Bute.

G. W. BOWRA.

Queen's Road. NUR SALE. –Un board the Bahamian. Busse's Ale in Bottle, Pale Brandy in Wood Sherry in Bottle, Devonshire Cider in Bottle, Aams, Cheeses and a variety of other articles,

Victoria, Harbour,

12th August, 1844.

FOR SALE

P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 20th August, 1811. FOR SALE. HEAP for Casli. Innging and Astral Lamps,

just landed.

P TOWNSEND. Victoria, 20th August, 1844

FOR SALE: A Lithographic Press complete, Theodlight, a couple of Azimuth and Steering Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, and other

Nautical Instruments, Two patent Water Closets for Upper and Lower Stores, apply to

N. DUUS. th. 1814 Viétoria. Ang 13th. 1844 18 Queen's Road

NOTICE. UR FIRM IN ENGLAND from this day, is HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co,

O'HAREIDEN COD from

Hongkong, 1st August, 1844.

ON SALE AT PHILLIPS MOORE & Co's. 18 QUEEN'S ROAD.

N assortement of Superfine Black Blue and other Colored Cloths and Kersemeres, also a few pieces of very Superior Flannel,

Victoria, 10th August, 1844.

IE GUNROOM Mess of H.M. Ship Agincourt, will not be responsible, for any debts con. tracted by Jolin Dawe their messinan, froin 1st. August, 1844..

Hongkong, August 9th 1844.

Bangalow,

TO LET

Apply, 10,

RICHARD, OSWALD.

Victoria, 7th August, 1344.

"Saunders' boiled. Ale now landing from,

SALE. A batch of highly esteemed

the "Surge".

apply to

F. IL TIEDEMAN, at the stores of Oswald Disandt & Victoria, 0th August, 1844,

ESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the public that they are now ready to attend to the repair of Vessels and will furnished at their yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. They offer for saálo.

White Pine Lower masts from 16 to 22 in, Pitch pine topmnasts all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in. and under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch pine and oak plank from 2 to 3 in., White pine inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak knees for boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Oakum,' Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Oaks,

Iron work of all kinds made and repaired by All orders left with C. experienced workmen. W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or Wm. P. Pierec, Esq. Macao, executed with dispatch. Victoria, August 2nd, 1844.

Tthe Godowns of the undersingued, the fol. DR. RICHARD JONES has removed from

NOTICE.

Magistracy-street to the house occupied by Towing Goods, lately arrived, warranted of Mr. James Welch, Chemist and Denggist, where

he will continue to practise his profession, and at moderate prices, viz.---- good quality,

May 30th, 1844. Masts, from 60 to 75 feet, by 18 to Singapore 24 inches: Baltic Top, Top-gallant, and Royal- masts and Yards, from 30 to 60 feet, by 7 to 16 inches; Baltic Planks for House-building, 16 to 22 feet, by to 1 inches. by 7 inches; Teak Planks for House building, 20 to 26 feet, by to 14 inch, by 12; Oars Ash, 14 to 20 feet; Handspikes, Mast. hoops, and Blocks; Anchors, from 1 to 20 cwt.; Cables from 1 to 1 inches.

A Patent Pumping Windlass, for a Vessel of 400 tons, and Iron Boits; Copper Sheathing, from 10 to 26 ounces; Copper Nails, Bolts, from 3 to 14 inches diameter; Pump Jacks Sheet Lead, of sizes. Navy, Pilot, and Cabin Biscuits; Beef and Pork, longaes Flams, Rice, Dholt; Peas; Flour, Chee; Butter Cheese and Pickles ; Jams and Jellies; Manila Sugar and Coffee.

Black, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Red Paints, in Tins and Iron Cans: Boiled and Raw Oil, in 3 and 5 Gallon Fins; Body, Japan, and Chrome Varnish, in Tins. Stockholm, Coal, and Americas Tar; American Pitch and Rosin; Tar and Paint Brushes,

ROPE AND CANVAS-Europe Rope, from 1 to 8 inches; Spunyarn: Marline; Hawsline; Oakum and Loglines; Manila Rope, 1 to 5 inches; English Navy Canvas, No. 1 to 6; Russian Canvas; Ravens Duck, Roping and Sewing Twine; Palms; Needles, &c., &c.; Dutch Bunting, Red, White, and Blue; Thread.

Beer in Butts, Hogsheads, and Bottles, Alsop, Basses, and Saunders.

WINES-Madeira in Quarter, Half, and Whole Pipes, and in Cases of 3 to 6 dozen; Sherry in Pipes, Hogsheads, and Quarter Casks; and Octaves of Dark, Brown, Gold, and Strave Co- lors; and Bottled in 3 and 6 dozen Cases; Spanish White Wine; Dry Lisbon; Tinto in Quartar Casks; Port in 3 and 6 dozen Cases; Champagne

Agincourt, 72, Rear Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane Cards, Lavender Water, Bears Grease, Pen in dozen Cases; Rhenish Wine in 1 and 2 dozen

KG. B. Captain Brace.

Alinden, Hospital Hulk.

1. M. S. Iris, Capt. Mundy.

H. M.S. Wolf, Captain Tyner,

H. M. Str. Viren, Com. Cuffard.

BRTTISH VESSELS at Macað.

Corsair. Fraser. Rustomjee & Co.

Black Dog, 140 Dadabhoy Burjorjee. Madrus, 524, Slack. Jardino, Matheson & Co

Cases; English Claret in 3 and 6 dozen Cases

WE have this day commenced business here and in Canton, in connection with Messrs. Eglinton, Maclean and Co., of Bombay,

MACLEAN, DEARIE & CO. Hongkong, 1st August, 1914. - IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON

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Undersigned having been appointed Agents Tin China for the above Company are prepar- ed to accept Assurances in Hongkong,

1st.

On Buildings of Brick.or Stone, altogether detached from any other, covered with Tile, Slate, Metals or other incumbustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Itate of Premium per cent per annum.

2nd.

On Buildings of the foregoing description. when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous goods are housed. On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annum,

3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium li per cent per annum.

Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £10,000, on one risk. Of the second third Class „5,000. ⠀

A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may. bo insured either on the building alone or the con- tents alone, or part on each.

!

No Assurance to be considered in force mutil the . The Undersigned are also authorized to grant preoúnta be paid. policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao.

and Manila,

Parties applying for Insurance will be plenselto send in full patientars of the risk, any deviation French in Flozen Cases.

Seisies-Brandy, 1st and 2nd qualities in from which without the consent of the Company Hooks and Eyes Shirt and Coat Buttons, Pa-Hogsheads; Cognac in I dozen Casts; Old Manila will vitiate the policy. MACVICAR & Co.

Rugs in Casks of all sizes; Superior Hollanda Gin in Cases of 15 bottles, Old Tom in 1 dozen Cases, Danish Cherry Brandy in 2 dozen Cases ; Annisette io 1 dozen Cases,

Victoria, 13th August, 1814.

tent Corkscrews, Wine Decanters, Mathema tical Instruments, Jams and Jellies, Tart Fruits, Cheese, Pickles, Yarmouth Herrings, Sauces, Butter, Oatoneal, Split Peas, and a va- riety of other articles.

Victoria, August, 16th, 1844.

N. DUUS.

Agents in China. Macno, 27 July, 1244, FOR SALE-Blis on London at 6 months

NYE PARKIN & Co.

Canton, August 10th, 1814.3