E
57.44
ADWARD NEWMAN has received instruc
tons to sell by public Auction, at his sale Room adjoining to the Store of C. W. Bowra at 11 o'clock A. M. on Thursday the 14th instant,-- A splendid assortment of perfumery, Hair Bru- shos, Fancy Soaps & other articles. Terms-Cash, before delivery. Victorin, 12th November, 1844,
E.
PUBLIC AUCTION. NEWMAN, will sell by Public Auction, at 11 o'clock, on this day, at his Sale Roomi, adjoining the Store of C. W. Bowra,
A quantity of damaged Grey Shirtings, Cotton Twist, &c, for the benefit of the con- cerned..
NEON
Terms-Cash before delivery, Victoria, 13th November, 1844.
NOTICE,
THE undersigned has this day Commenced busi
ness as Auctioneer and General Commission Agent on the premises situated on the lower part of Chiam's Hong Fronting the sen..
W. H. FRANKLYN, Victoria, Nov. 12th, 1844.
PUBLIC AUCTION.: THERE will be Sold by Public Auction on Wednesday the 20th instant, at the Godowns of N. Duus 18 Queen's Road. Sale be commence at 11 o'clock.
American Flour in Barrels, Pilot and Navy Bread in Hhds and Barrels, Beef in Barrels, Canton Flannel, American Sheeting, Salted Hams, Cheese, Preserved Hams in Tin, Dried Apples in Barrels of 70 lb. each, Tobacco, (American) Tar, Pitch, Irish Beef and Pork in Tierces and Barrels Cheese inTina, Gin, Brandy, Vinegar,and Liquoer, in Demejohn, Cognac in 1 dozen cases, Port, Sherry, Claret in 1 a 3 dozen cases, Cherry Cordial Annisette, Old Tom, Champagne, Sperm Candles, Ghee, Raisen, Oatmeal, fresh Hadduchs, fresh Herrings and Salmon in Tins, Muscatel Raisins, Jams and Jellies, assorted cases of Oil. mens Stores Anchovy, Salmon in Jars, Congreve Matches, Cutlery consisting of Scissors, Pen and Pocket Knives, Razors, Steel in Tubs, Fire proof Boxes, Boots and Shoes, Glazed Caps, Saddles, Empty Bottles, Ballast Shovels, Breakfast sets complete.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Auctioneer.. There will also be Sold two Lorchars both have lately undergone thorough repairs and are in excel- lent order, one is fitted up as a Water Boat with force Pump Hose &c. and will carry about 35 Tons Water, and is reedy for immediate work, the other would suit as a pleasure Boat, is well found and has Canvas sails.
Also a Long Boat coppered with masts, sails &c. complete. A China Sappan,; with four Oars and in good order. The above are ready for inspection any day previous to the sale.
do,
do..
FOR SALE. ୮ Wardell & Co.s, superior Old Port per doz, $9,00
do.
do.
8,00 do. Sherry do. 9,00 do.
do. do..
8,00 London Ale & Porter Bass'a
2,50 Apply to
do. do.
W. H. FRANKLYN, China's House, Victoria, 11th November, 1844.
on London at 6 months sight. For sale by
WETMORE & Co.
BILLS
BILLS
Canton, 10th October, 1944.
ILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For
sale by
WETMORE & Co. Canton, 10th October, 1844.
NOTICE. THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our Firm we have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWLE with us as ȧ Partner.
Signed Canton, 1st October, 1844.
NOTICE.
WETMORE & Co.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
NOTICE.
RR. CALVERT ja authorized to. Sign our Firm by procuration,
MACLEAN DEARIE & Co. Victoria, 4th Nov, 1844. THE undersigned requests all parties, who may have in their possession registers and other papers of Dutch Vessels sold in this country since the year 1940, and not delivered at the time of Sale of the vessel to deliver the same to him.
M. J. SENN VAN BASEL Macao, 2d Nov., 1841. Netherl. Consul
pem
FOR SALE.
Soldeuh WINES FOR SALE
MOR
CANTON PRICES CURRENT.
8TH NOVEMBER, 1844.
IMPORTS-DUTY Pato,
CEWEN & Co. beg to announce that they have on Sale a quantity of superior Port and Sherry, the property of a gentleman leaving the colony. The wines are in excellent condition and | Ale (best brands) 816 0 4818 0 per hhd. may be had on moderate terms, by early appli- Dificult of sale. cation,
Amber
10 50 11.0 per catty Betel Nut
4. 0
«00 per picul
Victoria, 25th October, 1844.
[UST IMPORTED the undermentioned Goods Canvas-Eng, and
of the first quality, and
and for Sale at the Store of: Scotch the undersigned,
German Silver Soup Ladles, Tea and Coffee Pots, Percolators, Hot-water, Plates, Double
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon Dishes, Dishes and Covers, Dishes and War don at six months sight. Also large coast mers. Dish covers, Soup Tureens, Crues Fra Sycee. Wh
Apply to
the games, Liquor Frames, Chamber Candlesticks, AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Pewter Measures, Shot Pouches, Powder Flasks,
and Patent ditto, ma Carton, 1st November, 1844.
***Cutlery,
EL NOTICE, THE undersigned have taken the portion of Chinam's Hong fronting the sea, next Mr. Duus's wharf, and will remove there on the 1st proximo..
LATTEY & Co. Chronometer Makers. ⠀
Victoria, 27th September. 1844. RICE just received per Kestrel and for Sale
Fine Table and Cargo Rice,
BURD LANGE & Co. No. 1 Wellington Terrace. Victoria, November 5th, 1844. JUST arrived and For Sale at N. DUUS Queen's
Road.
100 Hbds Pilot Bread. 100 Barrels Navy do,
Buffalo, Pearl and Ivory-handle Penknives, Sets of Ivory-handle Table Knives and Forks, Sets of Desert Ditto, Carvers, Razors in Cases, and a variety of Oilman's Stores, Hams in Tins, Yarmouth Herrings, &c., &c.
C. W. BOWRA. Queen's Road, October 15.
FOR SALE.
VERY superior London bottled Sherry.
EDWARD NEWMAN.
Victoria Sit
8th October, 1844, CHEATING CUPPER AND NAILS, just
Ct
per
Ib.
06
" 11
·050
200 Do. Kiln dried Flour 100 Salted Hams
31
Bri. 6,
50 Boxes Tobacco
08
100
*
Box. 1, 5
lb.
30
Do. Malaga Raisins 50 Do. Sperm Candles
•
lb. 08
3
Salt Beef and Pork in Barrels 200 lbs. 10, Salt Tongues in Kegs (20 each) Superior Am. Cheeses.
11
Pine
do.
6,
Ib.
10
each
375 A few Barrels Dried Apples.
10 Ladies and Gentlemen's Saddles, Fire Stoves for Offices &c. &c.
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Victoria, Oct 29th, 1844. -
NOTICE.
'N English Lorcha commanded by an European with partly European Crew will be dispatched every third Day for Canton.
N. B. Goods can be Insured from Total loss by this conveyance For freight or passage apply
N. DUUS.
o
FOR SALE,
arrived, for sale at the stores of
P. TOWNSEND.
Vintorir. 17th September, 1944,
EXCHANGE ON LONDON.
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co. London, at 6 mos sight-against Letters of credit. For sale by
W. P. PEIRCE. Macno. October 12ıb, 1844.
ROWE, begs to inform Ship Captains &c. resorting to Whampon, that he carries on his business of SHIP-WRIGHT BOAT BUILDER, & JOINER, in the entrance of Bombay Creek, Wham- poa Reach, and will be glad to receive orders for executing all sorts of cepairs, & furnishing vessels with everything that may be required in his line. He can always be seen at his residence, as above. mentioned, Victoria,
October, 21st, 1844.
EDWARDS, Pastry Cook and Confectioner, No. 1, New China Street, Corner of M gistracy Street, begs to inform the gentry and uhabitants of Hongkong, that he has commenced in the above line, and hopes by strict attention to. A few Hales of Tsatlee and Taysaam Silk, Ap.business, to incrit a share of their patronage and
N DUUS,
support...
NBA constant supply of Haberdashery,
Victoria, October 15, 1844. ARCHITECTS are invited to offer designs, estimery, and Oilinan's Stores on band,
ply to Victoria, 8th Nov., 1844.
mates and terms of superintendance for a Church. The building to be superintended by the Architect whose design is selected. Offers to bo forwarded on or before November 9th, to A. FLETCHER, Esq., on application to whom pars ticulars may be obtained
NOTICE.
Bundo Dawn by D. M. F. Thornton Esq; Purser of the U. S. Frigate, Brandywine at 60 days sight, and endorsed by Commodore Parker, For sale at Macao. Application to be made to D. M. F. THORNTON, Aor W. P. PEIRCE.
HONGKONG,
LIVERY STABLES, Nearly opposite the Market place. THOMAS ROBERTS.
B and Inhabitants of Hongkong and its vicinity that he has opened the above named Stables and- trusts by strict attention to his business to merit their favors, florses broken to single and double harness or side sadle. Farriery in all its branches.
Victoria, 8th Nov., 1844,
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL,
Macao, October 11th, 1844. Brit. Undersigned beg leave to give notice, that OR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in on the 14th of last June they formed a Copart-the Whampoa and Blenheim reaches, the nership under the Firm of Wolcott, Bates & Co., Hospital Vessel is moored off the Bombay Creek,
M. O'SULLIVAN, for the transaction of a general Agency and Con mission business, both at the Ports of Ningpo and Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London Shanghai.
(Signed) HENRY GRISWOLD WOLCOTT
EDWARDS, WHIPPLE BATES,
JOHN HETHRINGTON.. Shanghai, Oct. 14th, 1844.
|DUCATION.-Young Ladies are received as
AND
·E, K. KANE, M.D.
Graduate of the University of Pensylvania.
Philadelphia,
Resident Surgeons. Whampoa, 3rd February, 1844.
Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at | SHIP BREAD AND BAKING ESTABLISH their residence. No. 8 Tavistock Villa Tavestock.
MENT.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their acconuts to the Subscribers for ad.blishment to instruct in the various accomplish ments necessary to complete the education of a justment:
young lady when she has reached the age of ten years. An extra charge of 8 guineas for remaining
WETMORE '& Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1844. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LONDON
Tin China for the above Company are prepar
in Ondersigned having been appointed Agents 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 & 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. Srd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 1 Per
cent per annum.”
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to
Cochineal Copper, sheathing
* S.Am..
Cordage, European COTTON,Bombay, 2
sh, ps: Ts.
Madras «Bengal COTTON GOODS. White Shirtings, 40
8. 04 9 0
per
bolt
1400 24 ..0
0 per picul
24:0 40.0
20 04
800
0.0 9.0
6 0
A. 8
6 .0
8. 2.
3 20 290
8 50 per pieco
Grey ditto dito. Yarn, Nos. 18 to 24. 25-0 Nos. 18 to 32 25 50 Nos, 38 to 42 27 50 Chintz Furnituré 2. 0
Overstocked and little demand.
METALS. Tin, Banca
Straits
Plates Iron, Nail
3.20
26.50 per picul
# 28 0
44
3.50 per piece
"18 50 per picul
10 !
kf
0 0 per box
00 per picul
Q. 0
18 0
19-50
0
0
K
:
€ 20
14
Hoop
2.20
201
2 0
4. 0
#4
5.00
4 50
0.00
*
117
(
4 Bar Steel
Lead Pig Quicksilver
OPIUM, Patna, new. (6)
E.
ald. อ Benares, new, G20 0
old 0
Dull. Malwa,new good 670 0
Turkey
Market bare..
Pepper
+670 9 per cheat
0 0 A
.500 0 4.40
0.0 per picul.
th
4)
2.30 []
14
Rice, cargo quality 1.80 Rattans. Banjermässan 4 0 Sandalwood, Malabar. 3 12
#Timor,&3.S.Isl. 4 0
Saltpetre
WOOLLENS.
Spanish Stripes Long Ells, scarlet.
26
4 13 0 4
7 0 *
it
750
î U
1 .0
8.50
assorted.
7 50
**
8 50
22 0
(24:50
Camlets, English
1.30. per yard 8 30 per picca
44. Dutch. 28 Q * 30.0
China Roots
Calangal Musk Rhubarb
SILK.
EXPORTS.-ÖN BOARD.
£6
$1 75 to 20 per picul
Alum
Anniseed, Camphor
10
+6 #
0 0
20
·0
0 0
Cassia
9 50
0
14 Buds
17 0
18 0
2.59
IL
3
0
4
2 40
<<"
0
.4
90- 0
寶
00 per catty
30
0
60
0 per picul
'T'satlee. --Taysaan. Canton TEA.
Congou new, Caper, new Souchong new
510 0 540
LE
450 0
0
0
te
280
0
£350
Orange Pekoe,
46
fine scented. 50 Twankay. Hyson
28. 0
17 30 0 22 0 0 20 0
36 0.
0 4 24 0
450.0 24
44 33
" 53 0 0
44 0
70' 0
36 D
Young Byson Canton 20. 0 Hyson Skin Canton. 00 0 400 0 Gunpowder. Imperial. EXPORT OF TEAS FROM CANTON TO UNITED KING-
63 0 60 0
0 $9.00
00 ◊
If
R
DOM PROM 1ST Jute To 16TH OCTOBER 1844.
Green,
Black,
Total
2,472:881 lbs.
9,278,844
1,746,677 lbs. in 20 ships.
Cargo John Dugdules" included.
Square London. Board including Music, Dancing and French by a Resident Lady, Fifty Pounds pere Murray Brimelow & Co. ber leave to inform annum. Professors of eminence attend the Esta- Captains of Vessels trading to China that they have commenced business as Bakers of Ships Bread &c., in Victoria Hongkong, and are making arrangements for carrying on that branch of business in a vessel to be moored in Whampoa Twist, bales. Reach. In the meantime they are enabled to sup ply Ship biscuit of the best quality on application Bombay, at the premises of Mr. McMurray Queen's Roast Bengal,
the vacation.
ADVERTISEMENT.
JUST received ox + Sappho " an assortment of favored, the parties rays with which they may bo Cut and Plain Glass, consisting of Decanters, the may rest assured will be attend.
ed to faithfully, and with despatch Water Crofts, Tumblers, Wine, Liqueur and finger
Victoria, 4th Nov., 1944, Glasses, Water Jugs, Cream Ewers, Sugar Bowls, Dishes, plates &c. &c.
Also a quantity of Woollen Drogget for floor Cloths in a great variety of patterns.
at PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 6th November, 1844.
NOTICE.
Gaunt," a choice collection of the under CEWEN & Co; have just received ex "John mentioned goods, viz :-
Superior Parlour and Drawing Room Solar Lamps, Cambridge Reading do, Suspending Solar Globe do. Chandeliers, Three Branched Candles the extents of £10,000, ou eneirishment of Clorks, fifteen day's movement, striking ticks, Plated, and Bronzed. An elegant assort- Of the second third Class,, 5,000.
A Building and its contents taken together form hours and half hours, Donble and single Barrelled. one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts mar
Pistols of every description by first rate makersa be insured either on the building alone or the con- Felt, and drab Hats, Stationery consisting of Orer, land and other paper, Patent bound account Book. tents alone, or part on each,
of various sizes, Letter Clips, Ritchie's patent Co pying Machines, with copying piper, Books &c. complete. Dinger, and Desert Services, A few Silk Umbrellas, and patent Boots, Superior Eng. fish Butter, and Cheese, York Hams, and a Batey of very fine Cognac.
No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid.
The Undersigned are also authorized to grant policies do 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.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents is Chies
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Victoria, 4th November, 1944"
FOR SALE.
few of Ritchie's patent Coppying Machines,
of various sizes. Apply to
MCEWEN & Co. Victoris. 19th October, 1844-
LONDON MONTHLY MAIL.
ANNUAL Subscriptions received at this Office.
few extra copics, by each overland, for sale. Office FRIEND OF CHINA, 23rd August, 1814.
JOHN SMITH, of Macho, į
Madvertisements and subscript will receive
also authorised to collect outstanding accounts Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette; he is due by the Macro subscribers. In future Mr. Smith will have a few extra numbers of each Paper for sale. Price to subscribers 25 cents each, non-subscribers 1 rupee,
Victoria, 8th June. 1844.
FOR SALE,At the office of this paper.
Compradores cheque books.
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchant seaman's act endorsed on the back.
Charterparties, after forins by Chitty. Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports, for counting bruzes.
AGENTS for the Friend of China and Hongkong
A Gazette112 BATAVIA-3leorman and Co. Calcutta-dyde, Gardner & Co. Bonny-1 W. Bell, Esq. Macao-doba Smith. Esq.
The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette" is published every Wednesday and Saturday,
Subscription-$13, per som payable in advances
COTTON REPORT., Canton, September 1st to 30th, 1844.
Deliverios. 934 Deliveries.
Madras,
22,674
7,154 10,300
Total 41,128 Including "Stork"
Stock.
4,223
Stuck.
120.553
2. 11,713
14,996
147,252
PRICES OF BULLION.
Sycee Silver, large, 21 per cent. premium.
k
I to ditto-
Spanish Dollars, Ferdinand, par
Carolus, 5 cent. for selected,
EXCHANGE.
Republican ditto, 4 to 5 percent discount.
Bills on London at 6 months sight, 48. 4d. Navy Bills, 4s. 2d; to 4s. 3d per Mexican dollars. H.M. Flenipotentiary on the Bengal Govt., Treasury
220 Rupees per 100 Mexican dollars," Court of Directors accepted on ditto, 60 days, have been offered at 326 Rs. per $100 Difficult of Sale. Unaccepted 430.
FREIGHTS.. To London or Liverpool, £3.10 a £3.15 per ton of
50 A...
To Out-pons, 104. per ton additional. To Amoy, 86 per ton of 40 feet
To ports north of Amoy, 810 to $12,50
STIIPS LOADING FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Hindostan, Penang, Malacon, Castle Eden, Al- bert Edward, Cireasalan, Duchess of Buccleugh, Urquay, Mercury, Gilbert Henderson, Ellen laid
on.
Elited, Printed, and Published by Jons Carn, At The Friend of Clána and Hongkong Gazette Printing Office, Queen's Roar, VICTORIA, HosonoNo. 19
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