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THE FRIEND
VOL, III, No. 178
QS OF CHINA
GAME AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SULIMANY, Capt. Monk,
LONDON. I now at Whampoa, will load for, Calontta and be dispatched from Mann for the above Company, aro prepar
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agente cao, touching at Hongkong for any Cargo, thated to accept Assurances in Hongkong- may offer on 1st Nov. Apply to
Victoria, 11th Oct., 1844,
DENT & Co.
A 1, ship HINDOSTAN.. Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham- poa for London 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.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship C.
ROMANDEL, Capt. Chas. Con ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to
Victoria, 20th September, 1844
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
DENT & Co.
T THE A., 1. Bark CHRISTINA, Capt Primrose, 351 tons per Register, now at Whampoa Apply to
DENT & Co. Victoria, 26th September, 1844.
FOR
LONDON, FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. THE AI. Ship PERSIA, Captain Morris, having fue accommoda- tions for Passengers, will leave Wham- pea for London on or before the 1st proximo. For Passege apply to Messrs MACVICAR & Co. Macao Hongkong, or RODNEY FISHER, Esq. Canton, M. B. Passengers to join the Ship ai Whampoa or Macao,
izin ve FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,
THE Resolution, Captain Wood, will Tbe despatched for the above Ports, about the 30th instant. For freight apply to.
MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, or JAMIESON HOW & Co,
Hongkong
W
Macao, 2nd October, 1844.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE A. 1. Barque “ROYAL AL-
BERT" Captain Balderstone, of 407 Tons. Apply here or at Canton
BELL & CO.
to
Victoria, 9th August, 1841.
LA CALCUTTA,
FOR SINGAPORE AND
THE.Ship RUSTOMJEE CO
I WASJEE, Captain Hill, and COWASJEE FAMILY, Captain Durhars, will have immediate despatch. freight or passage apply to
For
D & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Macao, 10th October, 1844.
A
TO LET
Bungalow,
Apply to, RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1844.
FOR SALEA 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
N. DUUS.
Victoria, Aug. 13th,1844. 18 Queen's Road,
TOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H.Ma- jesty'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.
Hongkong, 15th April, 1843
N. DUUS.
NOTICE -Goods and merchandize of all descrip-
tions received and carefully stored in spacious airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from fire can be sold upon. Commission or forwarded to Canton and Macao by Insurable Larchas.
Josly apply to
Victoria, October 5th, 1843.
N. DOUS
FOR SALE SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Broadwood And a select assortment of new and fashion
able Music, To be viewed at
N. DEUS.
Victoria, 4th October, 1844.
just arrived and FOR SALE, at the Godowns of the undersigned Coconut
Oil, and Java Coffee, (of excellent quality Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 29th August, 1844,
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 goods are housed. On such the premium will he 1 per cent per annum,
3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 1 per cent per annum,
Of Class Assurance will be accepted to.
of the first 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 be insured either on the building alone or the cou- tents alone, or part on cach.
No Assurance to be considered in forde uitil the premium be pai
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies on Buildings and their contents at Macao
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.
Macao, 27 July, 1944.
BILLS ON INDIA.
AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF CALCUTTA. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents here, in Loudon, Bombay and Calcutta, Tin Ching,are prepared to Grant Policies payable His Excellency the Governor on the Supreme
MORE MURROW & Co. Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844.
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras in China are prepared to grant Policies pay Colombo and Mauritius.
(signed) MURROW & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1844. FOR SALE-Bills on London at 6 months by
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, August 10th, 1844.
F
FOR SALE,
is hereby given, that Bills drawn 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 Handred and Twenty five Company's. Rupecs.
Commissariat, Victória,
EDWARD PINE COFFIN, C. G.
30th September, 1844.
JUST
[UST received by the undersigned. A few su facture.
perior No. 3 Manila Cheroots, of 1842 manu
ROBERT LOWRIE
Victoria, 2nd July, 1844. -
A Warranted in the finest order. Clarets-highly doz, cases, sugerior Sparkling Champagne, in 1 LLSOP'S Calcutta bottled Beer, a small batch, JUST received by late arrivals, A small quan tity of superior Sherry and Port Wine, in 3 esteemed, Lafitte, Chateau Margeaux, La Rose, Pe- desciaun and Hermitage of the finest quality, Cham-doz baskets; Pale and Dark Brandy; English pagne, Champagne Brandy, Medium Brown Shoes; Towelling, Crockery, and Glass ware. Sherry, and Cherry Cordial; all direct from first
ROBERT LOWRIE Cheese packed in lead, just landed from the City hands in Europe. A small parcel of English Victoria, 2nd July, 1844,
Just landed, a small batch of first rate London of Derry, and No. 3 and 4 superior Manila Cigan bottled Beer. Apply to
F. H. TIEDEMAN. At the Stores of Oswald, Disandt & Co. Victoria, 10th July, 1844.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China,
M
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE,
R. LowRIE's Store a splendid assortment of UST RECEIVED, and now open for Sale; at Gentlemens Ready-made Clothing consisting of Coats, Chesterfields, Trowsers, 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
Victoria, 2nd August, 1844.
MADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, ticles, at moderate prices.
Penfold & Co., Madeira:
Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
BELL & Co?
DILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and atROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR-
Bmonths sight, under letters of credit, for
sums to suit purchasers,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre~ sentation, Apply to,
RUSSELL & Co., Canton or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macao, October 2nd, 1844.
NOTICE
undersigned have taken the portion of Chinam's Hong fronting the sea, next. Mr. Duus's wharf, and will remove there on the Ist proximo,
FOR
Chronometer Makers...
PORATION OF LONDON. ESTABLISHED BY ROYAL CHARTER, A.D., 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agent
in Hongkong for the said Corporation, is au- thorised to accept Assurances on Stores or Go downs and their contents, and also Private Dwell- ing Houses and their contents as follows, viz. :- Fat-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with
Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when Isolated RATE OF PREMIUM, 205, PER CENT PER ANNUM,
2nd-Built and covered as above, not isolated. but divided from the adjoining buildings by
JUST IMPORTED & FOR SALE BY
C. MARKWICK. TINGLISH Bottled, Ale in Casks of 4 dozen each
Hodgson's Pale Ale in Hbds. Victoria, 6th September, 1844,
A
JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE. ·
BY C. MARKWICK.
SMALL Batch of Allsops English Bottled
(India Ale) in cases of 3 döz each. Victoria, 8th October, 1844.
FOR SALE.
SMALL supply of Diaper Towelling, Table
entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the A Napkins, Shawls, Ladies Stockings and Capes.
Roof, png
RATE OF. LATTEYY & Com S PER CENT, PER ANNUM. as above, for six months, three- fourths, and for three mouths, one-half of the annual rate of premium will be charged,
Victoria, 27th September. 1844: TOR SALE→ The under Wines just received
from Alexander Black London.
Fine old Pale and Brown Sherry. Fine old Port.. Champagne.
HUGHESDON, CALDER & Co. Victoria, 8th April, 1844,
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex **John Bibby."
Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.
FOR SALE-From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of
_______ W, & T. GEMMELL & CO, Victoria, 17th May, 1844. FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry
E. I. Madeira Port
Hock (Graefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy,
Apply at the Godowns of
W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
OR SALE—E, I Company's Bills on Bengal
cepted. Apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 23d July, 1844.
TOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the ADVERTISEMENT.
late Henry Pybusin China, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Blackey & Co..) will in future be conducted by the undersigned who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents under the style of Marrew & Co.
DONALD C MACKEY. Y. J. MURROW. Canton, Ist June, 1844. ́
ADVERTISEMENT,
THE Undersigned beg to notify that they have
CHABLES W. MURKAT, to sigo for their firm by authorised Ms. Jons, LEFFLER, and Ms
procuration in Hongkong and Macao.
Canton, Ist June, 184,
MURROW & CO,
Of the First Class, Assurances to the extent of £6,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £5,000 only on one risk.
A building and its contents form one risk; thus the above sums may in either case be declared all on the Building or all on the contents; or part on, the Building and part on the contents.
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is paid.
W. BELL Agent for Hongkong.
Victoria, Hongkong, 24th July, 1844.
R
A CARD.
B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg 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.
FOR SALE AT MACAO, AT LOW PRICES
AMERICAN Mess Beef, Float, Cheese in tins, Raising in half boxes packed in casks, Butter in small kegs. Just landed from ship Montauk from New York,
W. P. PEIRCE.
August 22nd, 1844.
FOR SALE: UPERIOR Doe Skin for Trowsers, and Cash-
Smere for Waistcoats of various Patterns. Also
some very light Blacck Beaver and Velvet Hate Curtis's and Harvey's Diamond Grain Gon-Powder and Walkers Percussion Caps,
FRYER and LANE.
Victoria, 30th August 1944, TOR SALE-Just arrived ex Royal Albert" a Superior assortment of Oilmens Stores-from the well known House of Crosse & Blackwell- Consisting of Hams, Cheese, Wilts Bacon,-Tart Fruit, Jams, Jellies and Pickles and Sauces of all descriptions. Also, Shortly expected per Foam a quantity of Gentlemens Wearing apparel (not slap made, but of first quality) consisting of Dress. Frock and Great Coats Waistcoats, Tongues and Batter, and a few Bags of Shot. Trowsers, Hats, Boots, and Shoes &c.
Now on hand a few Kegs of very Superior,
FRYER & LANE.
Victoria, October, 8th, 1944.
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 3rd October, 1844.
FOR SALE. MINE Old Port and Sherry, superior Cognac,
Claret, Scotch Whiskey, Beer and Porter in 4-doz packages, Salmon in tins and kegs, putent Barley and Oatmeal, Jams and Jellies, bottled Fruits, Pickles and Sauces, dried Herings,&c.&c,
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 3rd October, 1844.
FOR
FOR SALE-A small quantity of Cumberland Hars (newly landed), and Gloucester Cheese, A select batch of Barclay and Perkin's,best Porter, in quarts and pints.
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, September 2nd, 1844.
FOR SALE,
fine Lorelin Albionu," No. 45, built only six months, and can carry about 25 tons, she has a splendid cabin for passengers, masts, sails, rigging, and two anchors, and would answer well to trade to Macao, Canton, or Chuck-chew. She may be seen, and terms known, by applying to
A. L. de ENCARNACAO, at Messrs. Henry Humphreys & Co.'s Godoyn WHAMPOA HOSPITAL,
OR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the HospitalVessel 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 Surgeong.
Whampoa, 3rd February, 1944. WESSES EMERY & FRAZER, inform the Il public that they are now ready to attend to yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. the repair of Vessels and will furnish at their They offer for sale.
White Pine Lower mags from 16 to 22 in, Pitch pine topmaste all sizes, Pitch pine Bowsprits 24 in. and under, Yards of all sizes, White and pitch pine and oak plank from 2 to 5 in. White pine inch boards, Hard pine flooring boards, Oak knees or boats and ship, Pitch, Tar, Rosin, Oskar, Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Oars.
W. Bowra, Esq. Victorin & Va. P. Pierce, Esq. experienced workmen.
Iron work of all kind made aut repaired by I orders left with G. Macao, executed with dispa. h. Victoria, August 2al, 184
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