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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1844.

VOL IIL No. 177

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Hebnis, de BILLS ON INDIAN AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF CALCUTTA. THE SULIMANY, Capt. Monk, NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descrip-

der that Bills drawn by Notice is hereby given THE undersigned having been appointed Agents now at Whampoa, will load for Ytions received and carefully stored in spacious in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable His Excellency the Governor on the Supreme Calcutta und be dispatched from Ma Airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta Chauta cao, touching at Hongkong for any Cargo, that are can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to

Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas may offer on 1st Now Apply to

N. DUUS.

Cada RNA DENT & Co.-- Vietoria, 14th Oct, 1844.

apply to

- Victoria, October 5th, 1843.clke

FOR SALE.

Government of India, continue on Safe, and that, MURROW & Co/»>!{

the rate of Exchange, fixed for the month of Canton & Macho, 10th July, 1844 October is Two Hundred and Eighteen, Rupees for One hundred Republican Dollats, or Two

Rupees.

THE A 1, skip HINDOSTAN, A and a select assortment of new and fashionable

SUPERIOR six Octave Prano, by Broadwood

Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham-able Music. To be viewed at a poa for London with all desp

all despatch. she has good poop accommodation and carries an experienced Surgeon.

For Freight apply to,

TAKEN. DUUS.

Victoria, 4th October, 1844-3

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

THE

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

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

DENT & Co. Victoria, 26th September, 1844.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE A. 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt. Primrose, 351 tons per Register, now at Whampoa Apply to

DENT & Co Victoria, 26th September, 1844 vi FOR LONDON, FOR PÅSSENGERS ONLY.

THE A. I. Ship PERSIA, Captain Morris, having fine accommoda- tions for Passengers, will leave Wham. pea for London on or before the 1st proximo. For Passere apply to Messrs MACICAB & Co. Macao & Hongkong,

IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF

LONDON

THE Undersigned having heen appointed Agents

■ 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, hate of Premium per

cent per annum...

2nd.

On Buildings of tlie foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous gands are boused. On such the premium will be I per cent per annum,

·

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

OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

appointed Agents here, the London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, Conimissariat, Victoria, soltan Banteɔ in in China are prepared to grant Policies pay

Undersigned having been a

Hundred and Twenty live Combás sin D, ATING

Colombo and Mauritius, 1774 vestiak son sagin with (signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Maceo, 15th August, 1844, 2 FOR SALE, Bills on London, at 6 months by

NYE PARKIN & Co.

Canton, August 10th, 1844 - Demo v

desing en damper FOR SALE, quinde

* EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G.

;

30th September, 1944. gender

JR. ERC, or lancic as fortment of JUST RECEIVED, and now opon for Sale, at Gentlemens Ready-inade Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields Trowsers, Satin and Silk Vests, Silk and Satin Stocks, and Tios, Glengarrey! and Traveling Caps, and a few very superior Cloth Caps, so some very superior Ladies white French Sattin Stays, and & variety of other ara Victoria, 2nd August, 18441327 3lah honcit ticles, at moderate prices, bliver stolt of u

TUSE

ALLSOPS Calcutta bottled Beer, a small batch, Warranted in the finest order, Clarets – highly esteered Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose. Pe- descloun and Hermitage of the finest quality Cham- pagne Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown Sherry, and Cherry Cordials, all direct from first received it late arrivals. An amal quan tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in & hands in Europe. A small parcel of English doz. cases, superior Sparkling Champagney in Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the City doz baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy; English of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigars Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware. Just landed, a small batch, of Arst rale London bottled Beer Apply to di

what F. H. TIEDEMAN.

At the Stores of Oswald, Disandi & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.....

Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to

the extents of £ 10,000, on one risk. A CARD Of the second & third Class. 5,000,

ii.

JNO

A Building and its contents taken together form B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg offer for Sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, the

one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may be insured either on the building alone of the con- tents alone, or part on each.c

No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid, rep

The Undersigned are also authorized to grant or RODNEY FISHER, Esq. Canton.policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao B. Passengers to join the Ship at Whampoa and Manila. or Macao.

Jamming 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.

FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.

THE Rescutum, Captain Wood will Ibe despatched for the above Ports. about the 30th instant. For freight, apply to

MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, or, JAMIESON HOW & Co.

Hongkong.

Macao, 2nd October, 1844.

FOR BOMBAY,

THE CORCYRA, Capt. Hasel- Food, will be dispatched for the above port on the 20th of October. For freight of Silk and Treasure

TURNER & Co.

apply to

Hongkong, 24th Sept., 1844.

Macao, 27 July, 1944

MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.

FOR SALE. The under Wines just received

from Alexander Bluck London,

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

A HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844.

Sheet Lead,

HEATHING Copper; 16 to 24 oz., with nails

At the Godowne of

AUD HENRY HUMPHREYS & CO... 13 Queen's Road,

24th April, 1844)

FOR SINGAPORE AND CALO

JUST ARRIVED AND CALCUTTA.

AND FOR SALE, at the Godowns of the undersigned--Coconut Oil, and Java Coffee, ( of excellent quality )

BURD, LANGE & Co.

A. I. Barque SOPHIA FRA,

293 tons, Capt. Williams Apply to will leave for the above Ports-about-

20th of October, For freight or passage, apply

here and Canton to

BELL & Co, or

Victoria, 29th August, 1844, FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., à quantity of Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex *John Bibby" just t

leave to intimate to the Commanders of ships proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves in connexion as Medical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.

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

July 1st, 1844.

JUST IMPORTED & FOR SALE BY

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

** Hodgson's Pale Ale in Hhdska s Victoria, 6th September, 1844, star sig en JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE.

BY C. MARKWICK. SMALL Batch of Allsopa English Bottled

(India Ale) in cases of 3 doz each, Victoria, 8th October, 1844

ATE

FOR SALE SMALL supply of Diaper Towelling, Table Napkins, Shawls, Ladies Stockings and Capes.

EMCEWEN & Co. Victoria, 3rd October, 1844 Mouth b

en the on youghure ROBERT LOWRIE Victoria, 2nd July, 1844, ti mosh file dil qola !... PUBLIC AUCTION:OF HOUSEHOLDZ

Han 2.FURNITURE, &c. pula did tha SMITH has the pleasure to announce to the Public, that on the 22nd Instant, he will Household Furniture and Fittings-up Plate and Plated-ware; Crockery and Glassware; a valuable collection of Books; patent Hanging Wall, and Table Lamps, Pier Glasses, Carpets Wine and Liquors, and other Effects; the whole belonging. to C. FEARON, Esq., Going Home. Full parti culars will be detailed in Handbills, a fow days prior to the Sale, and mayor in da

Macao, 1st October 1844.

FOR SALE-At the Hotel of Mr. J. J. LOPES

viz:

Fine Claret,

Do. Brandy

Do. Champagne,

Do. Cheese,

Do. Porta

dura

Do. Porter,

Do. Sherry doi

Liquders,

Superior No. 3, Manila Cigars,

Do.

Do

No, 4, do do

Sperm Candles,

Do Butter.

Victoria, 19th April, 1844.

ka qarimsattyal ng NOTICE.

FOR SALE.—A good Billiard Table completa.

apply to manila pona

FOR SALE vit PINE Old Port and Sherry. Superior Cognac,

Claret, Scotch Whiskey Beer and Porter in 4doz packages, Salmon in tins and Kogs, patent Barley and Oatmeal, Jams and Jellies, bottled Fruits, Pickles and Sauces, dried Herings,&c.&c,

9 PM MCEWEN & Co. Victoria, 3rd October, 1844.

FOR SALE. A small quantity of Cumberland Hams (newly landed), and Gloucester Cheese, A select batch of Barclay and Perkin's,best Porter, Megahovkin quarts and pints, des malady

and

FEARON & SON, Macao. Hongkong, 27th March, 1844, su mind at Hongkong, 20th September, 1844

FOR SALE From 16 to 32 of Back Big Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings, Butt Bolis

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6.

Apply at the Godowns of

THE 4.1. Barque ROYAL AL

BERT" Captain Balderstone, of W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. 407 Tons Apply here or at Canton Victoria, 17th May, 1844.

BELL & CO.

Victoria, 9th August, 1844. U

FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.

THE Ship RUSTOMJEE CO- WASJEE, Captain Hill, and COWASJEE FAMILY, Captain Durham, will have immediate - despatch For freight or passage apply to

D&M RUSTOMJEE & Co. Macao, 10th October, 1844.

A.

TO LET

Bungalow,

Apply to, RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1844,

OR 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.

Victoria, Ang. 13th 1844. 18 Queen's Road. FOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Neflency the Commander-in-Chief of HM jesty's Land Forces in China, to reesive ail packages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war..

Hengkang, 15th April, 1843

N. DUUS.

FOR SALE -Pale and Brown Sherry

E. L Madeira

Port Ade.

Hock (Graefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy

Apply at the Godowns of

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

FOR SALE EL Company's Bills on. Bengat

accepted. Apply to 1.

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

ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the A late Henry Pybus in Chin, (which has been temporarily carried on by Safir Mackey & Co.) will in future be conducted by the undersigned who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents, under the style of Marrow & Co.

DONALD C. MACKEY. Y J. MURROW. Canton, 1st June. 1814

ADVERTISEMENT.OL

AE Undersigned beg to notify that they have

authorised Mr. Jons. LEFF, and Me Cuames W. Morkay, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macap.

MURROW & CO.

Canton, 1st June, 184.

MOEWEN.& Co. Victoria, September 2nd, 1844: D÷1

FOR SALE AT MACAO. ⠀

AT LOW PRICES. Fan, Contoh AMERICAN Mess Beef, Flour, Clacese in tins, A Raisins in hall boxes packed in casks. Butter in small

kegs. Just landed from ship Montauk from New York

AND W. P. PEIRCE August 2nd, 1844

od

FOR SALE QUPERIOR Doe Skin for Trowsers, and Cesh mere for Waistcoats of various Patterns, Also some very light Black Beaver and Velvet Hats Curtis's and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gun-Powdez and Walkers Percussion Capa,, sa va ashlar FRYER and LANE.

Victoria, 30th August: 1844, 6PM

FOR SALE-Just arrived ex "Royal Albert" a Superior assortment of Oilmens Storee-from the well known House of Crosse & Blackwell- Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wilts Bacon,-Tart Fruit Jams, Jellies and Pickles and Sauces of all descriptious, Also, Shortly expected per Fours & quantity of Gentlemens Wearing apparel (not slop made, but of first quality consisting of Dress Frock and Great Coats, Waistcoats, Trowsers, Hats, Boats, and Shoes &e.

Now on hand a few Kegs of very Superior, Tongues and Bauer, and a few Bags of Shot,

FRYER & LANE

Victoria, October, 8th, 1844

facture:

JUST received by the undersigned... A few en perior No. 3 Manila Cheroots, of 1942 manu

ROBERT LOVRIE Victoria, 202 July, 1844,

!

PPADI JANUARIO Į. LOPES. Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.de pusher, tod

Melaka NOTICECA PO

FOR SALE an Excellent and grand Piano forte

in very good order apply to a

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

NOTICE

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

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

FOR SALE

THE fine Lorcha e Albiona," No. 45, huilt only six months, and can carry about 25 tous, she has a splendid cabin for passengers, masts, sailet rigging, and two anchors, and would answer wall to trade to Macao. Canton, for Chuck chew, She may be seen, and terms known, by applying to

gger ve A.L. de ENCARNAC,‚ä,

at Mesers Henry Humphreys & Co.'s Godown

⠀⠀ - WHAMPOA HOSPITALE US FOR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the Hospital Vessel is moured off the Bombay Creek,

M. O'SULLIVAN, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London AND de 'Í E. K. KANE, M.D.. Graduate of the University of Persylvania

Philadelphia,

Resident Surgeons, .....

Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844, TESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the

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. Phey offer for sale.

White Pine Lower mants from 16 to 22 is, Pitch pine topmasts all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in. and auder, Yards of all sizes, White and patch pine and oak plank from to' in, White pine inch boards, Hard pthe flooring boards, Oak knees or boats and ship Pitch, Tar, Room, Oakam, Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Cars

Iron work of off kinds made and repaired by experienced workmen. All orders left with W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria or Wm. F. Pierce, Lay Macan, executed with dispatch

Victoria, August 2nd, 1841.