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THE FRIEND

Page

OF CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE;

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VOL. III. No. 19,

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH, 1844,

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THE DUKE OF BEDFORD 900

Tons Capt. Robert Thornhill will leave Whampoa for London, not later than the 1st proximo

For Passage only apply to

DENT & Co, or Capt. R. THORNHILL.

11th November, 1844.

THE A 1, ship HINDOSTAN, Capt. Bowen, will load at What 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.

NOTICE.

THE Dutch ship VASCO de GAMA,

being condemned at Macao, as un seaworthy and to be Sold by Publie Auction within a short time. Her erew.consisting of European Sailors, prefer shipping as searen on board of any veseal going along the coast of Chi- na or going to Europe, to be sent home as pas sengers. The undersigned bege to draw the atten- ion of Masters of ships in want of European Sea. men, to apply to him,for any of the crew they may wish to ship, either Carpenter, Sailmaker or sca men of the above mentioned ship,

M.J. SENN VAN BASEL Macao, 18th November, 1844.

TO LET Bungalow,

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

A

WANTED TO RENT- China House in the vicinity of the

THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship CO. A Queen's Road. Apply at this Office:

ROMANDEL, Capt. Chas. Cun ningham, 765 tons per Register, and now lying at Whampoa. Apply to

DENT & Co. Victoria, 28th September, 1844.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE COAST OR ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

TH

THE Swedish Clipper Barque ZENO- BIA, of 391 Tous burthen, Captain Beckman.

Apply to

JARDINE MATHESON & Co.

Victoria, 14th November, 1844,

FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

THE Swedish Clipper Schooner, THE

BULL of 180 Tons burthen, Capt, Werngen. Apply to JARDINE MATHESON & Co.

Hongkong, 8th Nov.. 1844,

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.,

THE A. 1. Barque ERIN, Captain *1 John B. Maine, 285 Tons Regis

ter, now lying in Victoria Harbour.

Apply to

KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co. Hongkong, November 21st, 1844.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE A 1 Barque PAMPERO Capt. John Roberts, 267 4ons per Regist.

Apply to

LINDSAY & Co.

Office Friend of China, 8th Nov, 1844.

TO LET.

BANK OF WESTERN INDIA,

HEAD OFFICE IN BOMBAY.

WILLIAM WALTER CARGILL; ..::

Managing Director,

Robert Glasspoole

Manager,

(COLOMBO)

CHARLES J. F. Šruant, el pod Secretary: CALCUTTA BRANCH.

Accountant,

WILLIAM ANDERSON,

Accountant,

CEYLON BRANCH.

GEORGE SHYTTAN DUFF (Inte accountt. B'bay) PETER RANKEN,

(Provisional) Manager,

da Accountant." CHINA BRANCH

(HONGKONG)

SMOLLETT J. D. CAMPBELL(late Manager Ceylon Branch)

Manager,

(KANDY)

JOHN FORDES Moin,

Agent,

Accountant,,

Principles of business to be observed at the China Branch.

DEPOSITS. "Will be received as

[sion. Current Class 1. bearing Interest & subject to Commnis. Deposit

2, bearing no Interest but subject to a

Tower rato of Commission. Repayable in one Sum on a notice of 3 months.

Dupe

do

do 6 months.

CASH CREDITS.

posits

THE commodious Bungalow at present Accounts. THE

occupied by Framjee Jamsetjee Esq.,

Fixed Do. The situation is healthy; the house is in a perfect state of repair, having a large compound, and has a fine view of the harbour and shipping.

Apply on the premises. Victoria, 22nd October, 1844.

A

TO BE LET OR SOLD,

Cottage or Bungalow with stabling and out Offices complete situate on the Queen's Road near the Artillery Barracks. For further particu lars apply to

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Queen's Road, 9th Nov., 1844.

FOR SALE.-A Lithographic Press complete, FOR

Theodlight, a couple of Azimuth and Steering Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, and other Nautical Instruments, Two patent Water Closets for Upper und Lower Stores, apply to

NDUUS. Victoria, Ang. 18th, 1944.18 Queen's Road, TOTICE→ The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of H. Ma jesty's Land Forces in Chma, to receive all packages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.

N. DUUS.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1843, NOTICE-Goods and merchandize of all descrip. FOR LIVERPOOL

tions received and carefully stored in spacious THE JOHN O'GAUNT, Capt. John airy and secure Brick Cudowns Insured from

can be sold upon

the above port on 1st proximo, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For apssage only, apply to

Hongkong, 4th Nov., 1844.

TURNER & Co.

FOR LONDON.

THE JONG WICKLIFFE, Capt. Daly, 1662 Tons Register, having the grea ter portion of her Cargo engaged, will leave Whampoa for the above port on the 1st of Dec, and has very Superior accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage apply to

TURNER & Hongkong, 8th November, 1844.

CAPTAINS and AGENTS of Ships

are respectfully informed that Two Boats have been fitted with Tanks (containing each thirty Tons) and Patent Force Pumps, Hose &c. for the delivery of Water to the Shipping in Harbour. Apply on board or at the Godowns of

N. DUUS.

Where Marine Stores of every description can be obtained at the lowest price. Baltic Spars Topmasts and Topsail Yards,

Singapore Spars for Lower Mosts dc. &c. Victoria, November 9th, 1841.

FORSALE BY PRIVATE CONTRAUT

THE Schooner Orari femerts

SA. She wt belt at Meðfr D. N. States meriva la

1836 of the best live and while Vaš, is coppe and copper fastened up to the well as co suit of Sails principally or cor piculs of Rice from Java to timepiec kably fast drawing only discla lained

This vessel upon inspection sad by votes bar vers will be found parrezily sound on porn will be sold at a very low price for eter culars. Apply to A. DUUS, 19 Qeen's B....

or to W. H. FRANKLYN, Chimals?

Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchaś.

N. DUUS. apply to Victoria. October 5th: 1843.

Jam

FOR LE SUPERIOR siz

Will be granted (Säbject to Interest and a small com- mission) on the following Securities.viz: Class 1. Secured by a Deposit of Bullion.

Do:

do. Government paper. Clasa 2. Secured by BILLS OF LADING with Policies of Insu rance for Goods not of a perishable natura actually shipped for China,the approved value of which shall exceed the amount received from the Bank by at least one third. Securod by POLICIES OF INSURANCE which, have

been adjusted and accepted. Secured by DEPOSIT OF BILLS OR Nores not having

more than 4 monthe-so ranke

or Secured by a JOINT BOND with two or more ap

proved Sureties.

LOAN3, ayt

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EXCHANGE.

The Bank will receive tenders of Hills on England and on India, bearing two approved names, or guaranteed by Letter of Credit, or Secured by Shipping Documents of Goods the approved value of which exceeds the amount drawn for, by at least one third. The Bank is also empowered to Sell it's own'Drafts as follows, BRITISH and FOREIGN On The Union Bank of London at 1 day's sight to 6 mo, st,

The National Rank of Seviland

The Provincial Bank of Treinnd, „

also Circular Notes accompanied by

fixed.

"Lettres d'ordre gone.

rates negociable in Egypt, Syria and on the Continent of Europe.

On Agra

INDIA.

at from 1 to 60 day's night,

Bombay.

Calcutta

Columbo,

Kandy.

Madras

1 10-90

1 to 90

'1 to 90

1 to 00

at eight CIRCULATION-

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The Bank having recoived the entire-approbation of the Local Government to this effect, will be prepared to issuo ice awn Notes in the course of a few months.

Rules applicable to Current Deposit & Cash Credit accounts,

Will be granted on deposit of any of the before named lat. No Account to be opened for a less Sam than $200. Securities for a period of not more than 4 months,

•

DISCOUNT.

Local Bills and promissory Notes will be discounted hear. og at least two approved names unconnected with each other in general partnership, and not haging a longer period

than Two months to run.

... AGENCY.

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The Bank will undertake, the purchase and Sale of É. I. Government and other Indian Securities at a charge of per cent commission,

2nd: The Bank will furnish blank Cheques and Pasa books. 3rd. The Bank will not allow any Deposit Account to be overdrawn, and the amount of a Cash Credit may not any occasion be exceedǝd.

4th. The Bank will collect Drafts &c. payable in Victoria,

without oxira charge.

5th.

The rates of Interest and commission will be exhibited ia the Public Office and may at all times be ascertained on application.

6th. Current accounts will be balanced half yearly, na

maly on the 5th Juno and 5th December.

The China Branch of the Bank of Western India will be opened in the course of December next, and the Manager, is now ready to receive proposals from Mercantile Houses and private Individuals, for transaction of business on the above principles,

A small number of Shares in the Bank's Stock have been reserved for distribution in China in order to encourage the formation of a local proprietory: The Shares are Rs. 600 each upon which Rs. 300 have been paid and they are now selling in Bombay at 50 per cent premium.

Further information can be obtained from the Manager or from Messrs. D. & M. Rustomjee & Coi in Canton or Macao who will also supply the proper forms of application.

By Authority of the General Board of Directors,

Bank of Western India's Office, 2. Wellington Terrace,

Victoria, 23rd November, 1844.

A and a select assortmaye Piano, by Broadwood FOR SALE. AT the Godowns of Messrs.

C

N. DUUS.

able Music, To be viewed at

Victoria, 4th October, 1844. JUST arrived and For Sale at N. DUUS Queen's

Road.

-100 Hhds Pilot Bread

100 Do. Malaga Roisins

8 Ct

05

Fox Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex "John Bibby."

Hongkong, 27th March, 1844,

FOR SALE.

Bonths sight, under letters of credit, for DILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at

sums to suit purchasers,

8. J. D. CAMPBELL,

Manager..

AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF CALCUTTA. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents THE

in China,are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in London, Bombay and Calcutta.

MURROW & Co. Canton & Macao, 10th July, 1844.

OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. Bills out the Bengal Government by the Hon. Tin China, are prepared to grant Policies pay THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre-able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras, sentation. Apply to,

100 Barrels Navy do,

per lb.

06

200 Do. Kiln dried Flour

5+

>

"

100 Bad lams

31

Bri. 8,

Ib.

08

50 Boxea Tobacco

7

03

., Box. 1, 5.

alb.

30

10,

"

6, lb., 10

each 75

"

ib. 10

Port

Hock (Graefenberg)

Claret

50 Do. Sperm Candles. Salt Beef and Pork in Barrels 200 lbs. ∙Salt Tongues in Kegs (20 each)

Superior Am. Cheeses

учё

Pine do.

A few Barrels Dried Apples

Ladies and Gentlemen's Saddles, Fire Stores for Offices &c. &c.

Victoria, Oct. 29th, 1844.

FOR SALE,

few Bales of Teatles and Taysaam Silk, Ap-

ply to

'N DUUS, Victoria, 8th Nov., 1814

NOTICE.

recommanded by an European

RUSSELL & Co., Canton.

or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao, October 2nd, 1844.

SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry

E. I. Madeira

Champagne, and

Cognac Brandy.

Apply at the Godowns of

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

FOR SALE-From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Bust Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canrass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of

So, apean Crew will be dispatched La Canton, ods can be Insured from Total loss

W. & T. GEMMELL & CO. For freight or passage apply Victoria, 17th May, 184E

•N. DUŨS.

-Che under Wines just received ader Black London.

Pale and Brown Sherry. 2. Pat

FIGGHEEDON, CALDER & Co. Sib Apr, 1841.

ADVERTISEMENT.

Colombo and Mauritius.

(signed) MORROW & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1814.

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

accepted. Apply to

GIBB LIVINGSTON & CO. Hougkong, 28d July, 1944.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have taken the portion of Chinam's Hong fronting the sea, next Mr. Duus's! whatf, and will remove there on the 1st gradimo.

LATTEY & Co. Chronometer Makers.

Vistoria, 27th September. 1941,

NOTICE.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing between 1 the Subcribers ender the firm of Bush, Halsted & Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent, in chuquence of the ill health of J. 9. Hallied Jr. F. F. Bush assumes the settlement of the bust- areas,, and will continue on his own account under

the style of Busb & Co.

THE Custersigned beg to notify that they bare ashorised Vs. Juns. Larries, and Crazies W. Monkar, to sigs for their firms by Procutation in Hoogkody and Stacao.

MURROW & CO,

Casts, 1st Jese, 181.

P. F. BUGIL

J. S. HALITEDI

Vitoria, Oct her la, 1911.