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NOTICE.
MCEWEN & Co. have just received (from the
celebrated Jous STENT of London) the ful- lowing choice nasortment of Boots & Shoes viz: Calfskin Wellington boots with spursocket heels, Clarence lace uncle boots with spur sockets, Vamp- ancle shooting boots to button at the heel, Double soled walking shoes, Light walking shoes, Ja pan dress punps &c. &c.
Victorin, 19th November, 1844,
FOR SALE.
A new Piano Forte in egcellent condition. For
particulars apply to
MCEWEN & Co. Victoria, 19th November, 1844,. THE Undersigned have on Sale a few Kegs of
Neat's tongues, Salmon in kegs, Pickled Her my's in do. a fresh supply of ost meal in tins of 14 lbs. each, and small invoice of English loaf Sugar,
MOËWEN & Co. Victoria, 19th November, 1844. PUBLIC SALE.
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Friday 29th inst. will be sold to the highest bidder the well known Cutter LAMBTON with . appurtenances as per inventory.
3 !
P. TOWNSEND.
Auctioneer.
Victoria, November 19th, 1844,
BILLS on London at 6 mouths sight. For sale
by
WETMORE & Co.
• Canton, 10th October, 1844.
PILLS on isengal 11 30 and 40 days sight. For B sale by
i 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 a l'artner.
Signed
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 1st October. 1844.
NOTICE.
LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late AME. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.
WETMORE & Co.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
FOR SALE BY MACLEAN DEARIE & Co.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Cochineal
Dass's E. L. Pale Ale in casks of 4 doz. Barclays WH. Franklyn begs to call attention to the fol. Copper, clothing
Extra double Stout in do. of 4 doz. Beer and Porter in Butts and Hogsheads, Bleached Canvas Nos. 1 a 7 and Sheathing Copper 19 a 26 oz.
Queen's Road,
11th November, 1844.
RCHITECTS are invited to offer designs, esti
mates and terms of superintendance for a Church. The building to be superintended by the forwarded on or before November 9th, to A. Architect whose design is selected. Offers to be FLETCHER, Esq., on application to whom par- ticulars may be obtained.
NOTICE
London Drawn by D. M. p. Thornton Esq., QILLS Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co, 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, or W. P. PEIRCE.
Macao, October 11th. 1844, THE Undersigned beg leave to give notice, that on the 14th of last June they formed a Copart nership under the Firm of Wolcott, Bates & Co., for the transaction of a general Agency and Cont. mission business, both at the Poets of Ningpo and Shanghai.
(Signed) HENRY GRISWOLD WOLCOTT
EDWARDS, WHIPPLE BATES, JOHN HETHRINGTON. Shanghai, Oct: 14th, 1844.
NOTICE.
M.
E'
Solicitor,
R ALFRED LEWTON HODGES having
transact his affairs in China. Marquis of Bute has authorized the Undersigned to
*E. FARNCOMB, Victoria, 16th November, 1844. DUCATION,-Young Ladies are received as Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at their residence. No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock mon by a Resident Lady. Fifty Pounds per Square London. Board including Music, Dancing anum. Professors of eminence attend the Esto blishment to instruct in the various accomplish- ments necessary to complete the education of a young lady when she has reached the age often years. An extra charge of8 guineas for remaining
Canton, 23rd September, 1844. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF the vacation.
LONDON.
THE Undersigned having been 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 bazardous goods. Kate 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 be 1 per cent per annum. 3rd. 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 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 con- tents alone, os part on each.
No Assurance to be considered in force until the premium be paid.
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.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
lowing large sale at the godowns of N. Duus, Queen's road this day, 11 o'clock a, M. THERE will be by Public Auction on Wednesday the 20th justart, at the Godowis of N. Duus 18 Queen's Road. Sale be commence at 11 o'clock.
Cordage, European COTTON,Bombay,
sh. ps. Ts.
Madras
00 per fit 0: 0
140 04.
24 0.6 20
.9 0
75
8 8
70
* Bongat
6 0 44 82 staple has been considerable,
No improvement in price, though the delivery of Bombay COTTON GOODS. White Shirtings, 40 3.20
3 50 per pieco Grey ditto ditto. 2.90 3 20 Yarn, Nos. 18 to 24, 25 0 Nos. 18 to 32 25 50 Nos. 38 to 42 27 50 Chintz Furniture,. 20
Overstocked and Titile demand.
METALS. Tin, Banca
Plates
*26 50 per picul
27 0
* 28 0
3.50 por piece
18 50 per picul
.18 0
#1
16 50
-10 · 0
6 0
0 per box
2 25
Hoop
Bar
2 35 4 0 2.20
0
American Flour in Barrels, Pilot and Navy Bread in Hhds and Barrels, Beef in Banels, Cheese, Preserved Hams in Tin, Dried Apples in Canton Flannel, American Sheeting, Salted Hams, Barrels of 70 lb. ench, Tobacco, (American) Tar, Pitch, Irish Beef and Pork in Tierces and Barrels Cheese in Tins,Gin, Brandy, Vinegar,and Port, Sherry, Claret in 1 a 3 dozen cases, Cherry Liqude, in Demejohn, Cognac in I dozen cases, Cordial Annisette, Old Tom, Champagne, Sperm Candles; Ghee, Raisen, Uatmeal, fresh Hadduchs, fresh Herrings, and Salmon in Tins, Muscatel Raisins, Jains and Jellies, assorted cases of Oul. Straits mens Stores Anchovy, Sulmon 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 Solid 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 95Tons Water, and is ready for immediate work, the other would suit as a pleasure Boat, is well found and has Canvas sails. Also a Long Boat coppered,
Ours, with masts, sails &d. complete. A China Sanpan,
are ready for inspection any day previous to the sale. /
Iron, Nail
O per picul
fi 2 0
4 0 +1 4 50
4 80" 0 00
quoted.
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Steel Lead Pig
Sales of iron and lead at prices Quicksilver
117 OPIUM, Patna, new. 060 0 670 0 per chest Quotations from Macao 720, and Whampos 730, being a very sudden advance.
old, 0 0 +6 0 0 Benares, new, 620 0 old. 0 0
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Quotations from Whampoa for best quality 720.
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104
1. 30 per yard
Pepper JROWE, begs to inform Ship Captains & c
Market -baro. resorting to Whampoa, that he carries on his Rice, cargo quality business of SHIP-WRIGHT BOAT BUILDER, & Rattans, Banjermassan 4 0 JOINER, in the entrance of Bombay Creek, Wham-Sandalwood, Malabar, executing all sorts of repairs, & furnishing vessels Saltpetre poa Reach, and will be glad to receive orders for He can always be seen at his residence, as above- with everything that may be required in his line, WOOLLENS. mentioned.
Spanish Stripes Long Ells, scarlet
Victoria,
October, 21st, 1844,
EDWARDS, Pastry Cook and Confectioner,-
"Timor,&s. S.Is
** assorted Camlets, English '.
Dutch.
J, N., New. China Street, Corner of Ma gistracy Street, begs to inform the gentry and ADVERTISEMENT.
iuhabitants of Hongkong, that he has commenced | Alum UST received ex "Sappho" an assortment of in the above line, and hopes by strict attention to Anuisced.
of busines, a share of their patronage and Water Crofts, Tumblers, Wine, Liqueur and finger Glasses, Water Jugs, Cream Ewers, Sugar Bowls, Dishes, plates &c. &c.
Cloths in a great variety of patterns.
Also a quantity of Woollen Dragget for floor
at PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 6th November, 1844.
NOTICE. O'Gaunt," a choice collection of the under- CEWEN & Co, have just received ex "John mentioned goods, viz :-
support.
N.B. A constant supply of Haberdashery, Perfumery, and Oilman's Stores on hand.
Victoria, October 15, 1844.
WHAMPOA HOSPITAL.
OR the greater convenience of Vessels lying in FOR
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,
1
MENT.
Superior Parlour and Drawing Room Solar Lamps, Cambridge Reading do, Suspending Solar Globe do. Chandeliers, Three Branched Candles- ticks, Plated, and Bronzed. An elegant assort-
Resident Surgeons. ment of Clocks, fifteen day's movement, striking hours and half hours, Double and single Barrelled.
Whampon, 3rd February, 1844. Pistols of every description by first rate makersa SHIP BREAD AND BAKING ESTABLISH Felt, and drab Hats, Stationery consisting of Over- land and other paper, Patent bound account Book. Captains of Vessels trading to China that Mc Murray Brimelow & Co. beg leave to inform of various sizes, Letter Clips, Ritchie's patent Co pying Machines, with copying paper, Books, &c they have commenced business as Bakers of Ships complete, Dinner, and Desert Services, A few Bread &c., in Victoria Hongkong, and are making Silk Umbrellas, and patent Boots, Super Patch business in a vessel to be moored in Whampoa arrangements for carrying on that brauch of lish Butter, and Cheese, York Hams, and a Batch of very fine Cognac,
Reach. In the meantime they are enabled to sup- ply Ship biscuit of the best quality on application at the premises of Mr. McMurray Queen's Road Victoria, and any orders with which they may be favored, the parties may rest assured will be attend- ed to faithfully, and with despatch.
Victoria, 4th November, 1844.
•
WINES FOR SALE.
CEWEN & Co., beg to announce that they M have on Sale a quantity of superior Port and Sherry, the property of a gentleman leaving the dolony. The wines are in excellent condition and may be had on moderate terms, by early appli cation.
Victoria. 25th October, 1844. -
TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION
BY C. MARKWICK.
Macao, 27 July, 1944. THE undersingned requests all parties, who may have in their possession registers and other papers of Dutch Vessels sold in this country since the year 1840, and not delivered at the time of Sale of the vessel to deliver the same to him.
M. J. SENN VAN BASELON Thursday 21st November 1844 at 11 Macao, 2d Nov., 1841. Netherl. Consul, 'clock .. at his Auction Godown No. 3
FOR SALE.
Chinam's Hong on account of the Underwriters, ed Spars and Rigging,--
|
BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon- ex schooner Maria the undermentioned condemn
don at six months sight. Also large coast
Apply to
Sycee.
AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.
NOTICE
THE undersigned have taken the portion of
Chinam's Hong fronting the sea, next Mr. Dupe's wharf, and will remove there on the 1st proximo.
LATTEY & Co. Chronometer Makers.
Victoria, 27th September, 1844.
NOTICE. THE Copartnership heretofore existing between the Subcriters under the fitur of Bush, Halsted & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent, in consequence of the ill health of J. S. Halsted Jr. F. F. Bush assumes the settlement of the busi- ness, and will continue on his own account under the style of Bush 4 Co.
F. F.BUSH,
of a 7 Inch Coir Hawser,
7 do do. Fore Rigging, Fore Top mast & Top Gallant Rigging, Jib & Flying Jib boom Gear, Running Rigging (fore part of the above) Maia Boom 49 feet [Pine Spar],
Fore Topmast,
do. Top Gallant mast, do. Topsail Yard,
And several cthor articles belonging to the above. Terms of sale--Cash before the Goods are de- ivered.
JUST IMPORTED AND FOR SALE. BY C. MARKWICK. LLSOPS English Bottled (India Ale) in cases
of three dozen.
Also,
Bottled Scotch Ale in Casks. Victoria, Nov. 1st, 1844.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned has this day Commenced busi- ness as Auctioneer and General Commission
J. S. HALSTED Jr. Agent on the premises situated on the lower part
of Chinam's Hong Fronting the sea.
Victorin. Defober 1st. 1844,
MR
NOTICE.
B R. R. CALVERT is authorized to Sign our
Firm by procuration.
MACLEAN DEARIE & Co. Victoria, 4th Nov., 1844.
RICE just received per Kestrel and for Sale
Fine Table and Cargo Rice.
BURD LANGE & Co. No. 1 Wellington Terrace.
Victoria, November 5th, 1814
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, Nov. 12th, 1844.
FOR SALE.
do.
Wardell & Cos, superior Old Port per doz 89,00
do.
do.
2,00
do.
do.
Victoria, 4th Nov, 1844,
LONDON MONTHLY MAIL.
ANNUAL Subscriptions received at this Office.
A few extra copies, by each overland, for sale. Office FRIEND OF CHINA, 23rd August. 1844,
JOHN SMITH, of Macao, will receive Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette; he is Madvertisements and subscriptions for the also authorised to collect outstanding accounts by the Macao subscribers. In future Mr.
due
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
POR SALË,—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 forms by Chitty.
Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports, for counting houses.
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9 60 per picce
7 50 LE ..0 0 "L 22.0 44 24 50 28 0
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Buds China Roots Galangal Musk
17 0
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9 40
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Rhubarb
30 0
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Tsutlee...
510 0
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450 0 22 0
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Stock of Tralee about 700 bales. TEA.
Congou new,
18.0 * 36
Caper, new.
17
0
0 #424 0
30
0
*. 50 0
0
0
53 0
38 0
-Souchong new
Orange Pekoe, Very few remaining.
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28 0
45 24
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Twankay.. Young Hyson
Hyson
Hyson Skin Gunpowder.
rates, about 18 tacks above the prices of last year. The crop Imperial.
The new green tens are arriving, and are held a high is an average tine. About 60 chops of black teas have been shipped on Chinese account.
51 0 ** 63 48. 0 1460 0
EXPORT OF TEAS FROM CANTON TO UNITED KING- DOM FROM 1ST JULY TO 31ST OCTOBER 184-1. Green, 2,313,301 lbs. Black, 10,263,971 17
Total 12,577,232 lbs. in 27 ships..
COTTON REPORT.
Canton, September 1st to 30th, 1841.
Deliveries. bales.... 934
Twist,
Bombay, Madras, Bengal,
Stock.
4,225.
Deliveries.
Sinek.
22,674
120.553
7,154 10,300
11,713
14,986
Total 41,128
147,282
Including Stork"
PRICES OF BULLION. Sycee Silver, largo, 24 per cent. premium
small; 1 to 2 ditto.
Spanish Dollars, Ferdinand, par
Carolus, 6 to 7 per cent. for selected. Republican ditto, 4 to 5 per cent. discount.
EXCHANGE.
Bills on London at 6 months sight, 49. 4d. to 48. Od. Money being in demand for the purchase of Tea on American account, exchange on London has advanced to 43.5d., at which rate it is firm in Canton.
Navy Bills, 4. 24. to 4s. 3d per Mexican dollars.
GENTS for the Friend of China and Hongkong H.M. Plenipotentiary on the Bengal Gon,, Treasury
Gazette':
BATAVIA-Moorman and Co.
CALCUTTA-Hyde, Gardner & Co. BOMBAY J. W. Bell, Esq. Macio-John Smith, Esq.
The Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette" is published every Wednesday and Saturday.
Subscription-812, per annum payable in advance.
CANTON PRICES CURRENT.
13TH NOVEMBER, 1844.
220 Rupees per 100 Mexican dollars. Court of Directors accepted on ditto, 60 days, havo been offered at 226 Rs. per-$100. Difficult of Sale. Unaccepted 230,-
M
FREIGHTS.
To London or Liverpool, £3. 10 a £3.15 per ton of
50 ft. An abundance of tannage, Freights have rather given way. To Out-pons, 10s. per ton additional, To Amoy, 80 per ton of 40 feet
To ports north of Amoy, $10 to $12,50
SHIPS LOADING FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Hindostan, Penang, Malacca, Castle Eden, Albert, Edward, Uruguay, Gilbert Henderson, John Wickliff, Christina, 'Fuscan, John ('Gaunt, $16 0819 0 per hhd. Duke of Bedford, Sappho, Charlotte.
IMPORTS.-DUTY. PAID,
do. Sherry do. 9,10 Ale (best brands) *
do. do. London Ale & Porter Bass's
Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's House.
Victoria, 11th November, 1814.
do. do.
$,00 2,50 Amber
Betel Nut Canvas-Eng, and
Scotch
Dificult of ele
19.50 #11
3. 60
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