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OF CHINA

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VOL. III. No. 174

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 1844.

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THE A 1, ship HINDOSTAN Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham. for Landon with all despatch, she has good poop accommodation and carries an experienced Surgeon

For Freight apply to,

DENT & Co. at Canton, Macao, and Hongkong. Canton, 28th August, 1844.

NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander in Chief of 11. Ma- jesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers or Masses of any of the Regiments employed during the late war,

N. DUUS.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1843

NOTICE - Goods and merchandize of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, CEYLON, airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from

AND BOMBAY

THE LOWJEE FAMILY, Capt. Ayres, will leave Whampoa for the above ports on the 5th, and Macao roads on 10th October. For freight apply to

Victoria, 20th Sept., 1844.

DENT & Co.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship CO. ROMANDEL Capt. Ches, Cun- ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to

DENT & Co Victoria, 26th September, 1841.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER

THE A. 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt.

at Whampoa Apply to

Victoria, 26th September, 1844.

FOR SALE Pale and Brown Sherry

E. Madeira Port

Hock (Graefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.

Apply at the Godowng of

W&T GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.

fire can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to MR.

Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas.

N. DUUS.

NOTICE:

TR. DUNCAN JAMES KAY, is authorised to

sign by procuration for our Firm.

(Signed,) TURNER & CO. Hongkong, July 8, 1844.

NOTICE.

apply to Victoria, Octobor 5th, 18431 IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE Tnterest and Responsibility of Mr. Joseph

LONDON

Cooledge in our Firm ceased on the 31st

BILLS ON INDIA."

Notice is hereby given, that Bills drawn by His Excellency the Governor on the Supremo Government of India, continue on Sale, and that the rate of Exchange fixed for the month of October is Two Hundred and Eighteen Rupees for One hundred Republican Dollars, or Two Hundred and Twenty five Company's Rupees. EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G. Commissariat, Victoria,

30th September, 1814.

FOR SALE-Bills on London at 6 months by

NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, August 10th, 1844.

FOR SALE

THEU THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents ultimo, and Mr. John Heard is this day admitted SUPERIOR Doe Skin for Trousers, and Cash-

in 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. Rate of Premium por

cent per annum.

2nd On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous gonds are housed. On each the premium will be 1 per cent per annum,

ENT & Co. 3rd On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per cent per annum...

FOR LIVERPOOL OR LONDON,

THE A. 1. Ship URUGUAY Capt, Kelso, will leave for Whampoa in a few days. For Freight apply to

Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to

the extents

„, 5,000.

Of the second a third czy 10,000, on one risk.

A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may OSWALD DISANDT & Co. be insured either on the building alone or the con-

tents alone, or part on each.

Victoria, 1st October, 1844.

FOR BOMBAY

CORGYRA,

wood, will be departed Hasle ahove port on the 20th of October, For freight of Silk and Treasure

TURNER & Co.

apply to

Hongkong, 24th Sept., 1844,

FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,

THE A. Borque SOPHIA FRA, TER-993 fors, Capt. Williams will leave for the above Ports about 20th of October. For freight or passage, apply here and Canton to:

BELL & Co. or FEARON & SON, Macao.

Hongkong, 20th September, 1844.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,

THE A. 1 Barque " ROYAL AL- BERT" Captain Balderstone, of 407 Tons. Apply bere or at Canton

BELL & CO..

Victoria, 9th August, 1841.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE A. 1 brig Vanguard, Captain THE LMWalker,

Apply to

W. & T. GEMMELL &Co. or at Macão to Messrs. BOUSTEAD & Co

Victoria, 18th September, 1844,

FOR CHARTER,

THE

THE British Brig Pryde of 202 tons, I is now open to charter for two months. She is a fast-sailing vessel, lately arrived from South America, and is now lying at Macao. Application to be made here to

FOX, RAWSON & CO.,

or, at Macao. to MR. DURRAN.

Hongkong, 25th July, 1844.

TO LET

No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid. ́ ́

The are also authorized to

policies on Buildings and their contented grant and Manila,

Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to send in full paticulars of the risk, any deviation from which without the consent of the Company will vitiate the policy.

MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.

Macao, 27 July, 1844.

ORSALE -The under Wines just received

from Alexander Black London.

Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry. Fing old Port Champagne.

a partner.

AUGUSTINE HEARD & CO. Canton, June 1, 1844.

ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the

late Henry Pybus in Chinn, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.,) will in future be conducted by the undersigned who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents under the style of Murrow & Co.

DONALD C MACKEY. Y. J. MURROW.

Canton, 1st June, 1844.

ADVERTISEMENT.

THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have

authorised MR. Jons. LEFFLER, and Ma

THE CHARLES W. MURKAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao.

MURROW & CO;

Canton, 1st June, 184.

AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF CALCUTTA, THE undersigned having been appointed Agents in China, are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in Loudan, Bombay and Calcolic

MURROW & Co.

Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844.

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

(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1844.

TB. JOHN SMITH, of Macao, will receive

Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette, he is also authorised to collect outstanding accounts In future Mr. due by the Macao subscribers. Smith will have a few extra numbers of each paper for sale. Price to subscribers 25 cents each,

Victoria, 8th June, 1844.

HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844. QHEATHING Copper, 16 to 24 02., with nails non-subscribers I rupee.

At the Godowns of

HENRY HUMPHREYS & Co.

13 Queen's Road,

24th April, 1844.

A CARD.

B. KENNY, and Dr, R. WILSON, beg

proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves in connexion as Medical and Surgical UST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, at the practitioners at that anchorage,

JUS downs of the undersigned-Coconut Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality ) Apply to

BURD LANGE & Co, Victoria, 29th August, 1844,

FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs. For Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex “Jahn Bibby,”

Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.

FOR

TIOR SALE-E, L. Company's Bills on Bengal.

accepted. Apply to

GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844.

FOR SALE.

A Wasps Catie a bot order. Clarets-highly

Warranted in finest

esteemed Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose. Pe.

THE Mouse and Store formerly occupied desclean and Hermitage of the finest quality Cham

Tby R. Lowrie comer of

on the Queen's Road. Apply to

A Bungalow,

TO LET.

P: TOWNSEND.

Apply to, RICHARD OSWALD.

Victoria, 7th 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

Victoria, Aug. 13th,1844.

pague, Champagne, Brandy, Median Cham

Sherry, and Cherry Cordial, all direct from first hands in Europe. A small parcel of English Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the Cuy of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars Just landed, a small batch of first rute London bottled Beer. Apply to

F. H. TIEDEMAN. At the Stores of Oswald, Disardt & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.

FOR SALE From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 0. Apply at the Godowns of

W, & T. GEMMELL & CO.

N. DUUS. 18 Queen's Road, Victoria, 17th May, 1844.

China Vessel, moored at the entrance of Bom- bay Creek in Blenheim Reach,

Jaly 1st, 1814.

JUST IMPORTED. FEW two maund bags of Beugal Gram of A the first quality, also a few bags at Oats, and for Sale by

F. FUNCK.

Victoria, 10th September, 1844,

JUST IMPORTED & FOR SALE BY

C. MARKWICK. TINGLISH Bottled Ale in Casks of 4 dozen each

Hodgson's Pale Ale in Hhds. Victoria, 6th September, 1844.

as gewly landed), and Gloucester Cheers,

Hams

A select butch of Barclay and Perkin's,best Porter, in quarts and pints,

wcEVEN C

Victoria, September 2nd, 1841

FOR SALE AT MACAO.

AT LOW PRICES

MERICAN Mess Beef, Flour, Cheese in tins,

mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns. Also some very light Blacck Beaver and Velvet Hats Curtis's and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gun-Powdeż and Walkers Percussion Caps,

FRYER and LANÈ. Victoria, 30th August 1844. ↑

UST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale, at R. Lownin's Store a splendid assortment of Gentlemens Ready-made Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields, Trowsere, Satin and Silk Vests, Silk and Satin Stocks, and Ties, Glengarrey and Traveling Caps; and a few very superior Cloth Caps; also, some very superior Ladies white French Sattin Stays, and a variety of other ar ticles, at moderate prices.

Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.

JUST received by the undersigned. A few su

perior No. 3 Manila Choroots, of 1842 manu. facture,

ROBERT LOWRIE. Victoria, 2nd July, 1841.

JUST received by late arrivals. A small quan tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 3 doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagne, in 1 doz baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy English Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware ROBERT LOWRIE

Victoria, 2nd July, 1844. FOR SALE-At the Hotel of Mr.J: J. LOPES

Fine Claret,

Do. Brandy,

Do. Champagne,

Do. Cheese,

Do. Port,

Do. Porter,

Do. Sherry,

Liquoers,

Superior No. 3, Manila Cigars,

Do

Do

Do.

No. 4, do.

Sperm Candles,

Butter.

Victoria, 19th April, 1844..

NOTICE.

do.

OR SALE.—A good Billiard Table complete.

Fapply to

JANUARIO J, LOPES,. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.

NOTICE.

FOR SALE an Excellent and grand Piano forte-

in very good order apply to.

JANUARIO JOZE LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.

NOTICE.

FOR SALE a good Lorcha for Passenger or Cargo of 40 Tons, or 640 piculs; particulars known by applying to.

JANUARIO J. LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.

WHAMPOA: HOSPITAL, FOR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek.

· M. O'SULLIVAN, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London

AND

E. K. KANE, M.D. Graduate of the University of Pensylvania,

Philadelphia,

Resident Surgeons.

Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844.

TESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the

VES

public that they are now ready to attend to the repair of Vessels and will furnish at their yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. They offer for sale.

White Pine Lower masts from 16 to 22 in, Pitch

A Raisins in half boxes packed in easks, Butter pine reparasts all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in.

in small kegs. Just landed from ship Montauk and under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch from New York.

August 22nd, 1844.

W. P. PEIRCE

NOTICE

pine and ook plank from 2 to 5 m, White pine inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak knees or boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Resin, Oskuo, Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Oarz.

troo work of all kinds made and repaired by E. CHRISTOPHER begs to announce to the experienced workmen. - All onfers left with 6,

L. Public that be has good accommodations for W. Bowna, Esq. Vietoria or Wm. P. Piace, Eas

two respectable bgardera.

Victoris, 6th September, 1841.

Blacao, executed with dispatch.

Victoria, August 2nd, 1844.