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OF CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VOL, III, No. 100

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH, 1844.

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In all instances, those who are not Subscribers, must pay in advance. are required to appear, otherwise they will be published until countermanded.

THE A 1, ship HINDOSTAN, Capt. Bowen, will load at Wham- pon for London with all despatch,

she has good poop accommodation and carries an experienced Surgeon.

For Freight apply to,

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

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE new A. 1. fast sailing Ship Co.

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

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

TO LET

Bungalow

Apply to RICHARD OSWALD. Victoria, 7th August, 1944. FOR SALE A Lithographic Press complete, Theodlight, a couple of Azimuth and Steering Compasses, Quadrants, Spy Glasses, and other Nautical Instruments, wo patent Water Closets for Upper and Lower Stores, apply to

DUUS

Victoria. Ang, 13th, 1844. 18 Queen's Road.

Nexcellency the Commander-in-Chief of II.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.

N. DUUS. Hongkong, 15th April, 1843

TOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His

NOTICE - Goods and merchandise of all descrip-

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO THE COAST

received and carefully stored in spacious OR ANY PART OF THE WORLD.

airy and secure Brick Godowns Insured from THE Swedish Clipper Barque ZENO-fire can be sold upon Commission or forwarded to

BIA, of 391 Tous burthen, Captain Canton and Macao by Insurable Lorchas.

N. DUUS, Victoria. October 5th. 1843.

apply to

Beckman.

Apply to

JARDINE MATHESON & Cor

Victoria, 14th November, 1844,

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

THE Swedish Clipper Schooner THE

BULL, of 180 Tous burthen, Capt. Weingen. Apply to JARDINE MATHESON & Co.

Hongkong, 8th Nov., 1844,

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER..

THE A. 1. Barque ERIN, Captain.

Apply to

John B. Maino, 285 Tons Regis ter, now lying in Victoria Harbour.

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

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE A1 Barque PAMPERO Capt. John Roberts, 267 tons per Register.

Apply to

LINDSAY & Ca

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE A. I. Barque EAGLE, 498 Tons Register, captain Rapson, Apply

BELL & Co.

to

Victoria, 27th November, 1844,

CAPTA

BAND FOR SALE. SUPERIOR six Octave Piano, by Brandwood and a select assortment of new and fashion able Music, To be viewed at

Victoria, 4th October, 1841.

N. DUUS.

JUST arrived and For Sale at N. DUUS Queen's

Road

100 Hnds Pilot Bread

100 Barrels Navy do.

ADVERTISEMENT. THE Undergenen. LsFFLER, and Ma Undersigned beg to notify that they have CHARLES W. MURKAY, to sign for their firm by procuration in Hongkong and Macao,

MURROW & CO.

Canton, 1st June, 184. ANICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE OF CALCUTTA THE undersigned having been appolicies

in Chma, are prepared to Grant Policies payable here, in Loudon, Bombay and Calcutta.

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

JEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. .

Tin

beengan Policies pay THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

able here, in London, Calcutta, Singapore, Madras,

(signed) & Co. Canton and Macao, 15th August, 1844.

Colombo and Mauritius MCRROW

NOTICE.

THE decence of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our Firm we have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWLE with us as & Partner.

WETMORE & Co.

Signed Canton, 1st October, 1844.

ILLS co Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For

WETMORE & Co.. Canton 10th October, 1844.1 DILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale

WETMORE & Co...

Bsale by

8 Ct

per lb..

06

05

200 Do. Kiln dried Flour -100 Salted Hams

08

By by

08

50 Boxes Tobacco

100 Do Malaga Raisins

Box. 1, 5

50 Do. Sperm Candles Salt Beef and Pork in Barrels 200 lbs. 10, Salt Tongues in Kegs (20 cach) Superior Am. Cheeses

30

Pine

do

10 each, 76 A few Barrels Dried Apples

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

Victoria, Oct. 29th, 1844.

FOR SALE,

few Bales of Tsatlee and Taysaam Silk, Ap-

ply to

N. DUUS, Victoria, 8th Nov., 181+

SOTICE

N English Lorcha commanded by an European with partly European Crew will be dispatched every third Day for Canton,

APTAINS and AGENTS of Ships N. B. Goods can be Insured from Total losa are respectfully informed that by this conveyance For freight or passage apply

Two Boats have been fitted with Tanks. (Containing each thirly 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

7 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 Masts &c. &c Victoria, November 9th 1844.

NOTICES

THE Dutch ship VASCO Dɛ GAMA, being condemned at Macao, ag un- seaworthy and to be Sold by Public Auction within a short time. Her crew consisting of European Sailors, prefer shipping as scamen on board of any vessel going along the coast of Chi. na or going to Europe, to be sent home as pas sengers. The undersigned begs to draw the atten- ion of Masters of ships in want of European Sea. tmen, to apply to him,for any of the crew they may wish to ship, either Carpenter, Sailmaker or sea- men of the above mentioned ship,

-M.J. SENN VAX BASEL Macao. 18th November, 1844.

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.

THE

to...

Musa M. DUUS:

OR SALE - The under Wines just received

from Alexander Black London,

Fine old Pule and Brown Sherry, Fine old Port Champagne.

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

FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs. For Rawson & Co., a quantity of Burton Ale in Huds, from Worthington and Robinson, ex “John Bibby"

Hongkong, 27th March, 1844.

FOR SALE.

DILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at D. 6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,

Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon.

Canton, 10th October, 1844,

NOTICE.

LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late 1 Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accouuts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.

WETMORE &ˆ Co.

Canton, 23rd September, 1844,

IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF

LONDON.--

ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR

TH

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. :-

Tiles, Slate, or Metal, when isolated 1st-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with

RATE OF PREMIUM, 208. FER GENE. PRE ANnted, 2nd-Built and covered as above, not isolated.

but divided from the adjoining buildings by entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the Roof,

RATE OF PREMIUM, 258. PER CENT. PER ANNUM. Assurances as above, for six months, three- annual rate of premium, will be charged, fourths, and for three months, one half of the

Of the First Class, Assurances to the extent of £5,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £5,000 only on ore 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, ia

W. BELL, Agent for Hongkong.

paid.

Victoria, Hongkong, 24th July, 1844.

ARCHITECTS are invited to offer designs, esti

mates and terms of superintendance for a Church. The building to be superintended by the Architect whose design is selected. Offers to he forwarded on or before November 9th, to A. FLETCHER, Esq., on application to whom par- ticulars may be obtained

THE undersigned requests all parties, who máy 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 BASEL. Macáo, 2d Nov., 1844. Netherl. Consal,

NOTICE.

THE undersigned hereby notify that they have this day commenced Business us Commision Merchants and General Agents in China, in con- nection with Alessrs. Bates Willis & Co. of Liver- pool.

FISCHER WILLIS & Co. Victoria, Hongkong aud Canton,

15th November, 1844.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents Tin Chins 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

R MANACKJEE NANABHOY has been other hazardous goods. Kate of Premium per admitted a Partner in our establishment from this date and our business in future will be 2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description carried on under the firm of Pestonjee Framjee

when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous Cama & Co. goods are housed. On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annum,

cent per annum,

Srd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, prémium 1 per

cent per annÙMİİ

Of the first Class' Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £10,000, on che risk. Of the second 4 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, or 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 Court of Directors, necepted and payable on pre- from which without the consent of the Company

will witiate the policy.

sentation. Apply to,

HE RUSSELL & Cœ, Canton. or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao. October 2nd, 1844.

FUR SALE-Pala and Brown Sherry

E. 1. Madeira

Port

Schooner Ormen formerly RO Hock (Graefenberg)

SA. She was built at Medford in the | Claret.

U. N. States of America in the year Champagne, and

1836 of the best live and white Oak, is coppered Cognac Brandy,

and copper fastened up to the wales has a complete suit of Sails principally new, has carmed 3.000 piculs of Rice from Java to this port sails remor kably fast drawing only 6 feet in ballast, 9 feet loaded.

Apply at the Godowns of

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

FOR SALE From 16 to 32 oz. Sheathing This vessel upon inspection and by writen Sur- Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Butt Bobs veys will be found perfectly sound and good, and and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. will be sold at a very low price for further parti- Apply at the Godowns of culars. Apply to N. DUUS, 18 Queen's Road,

V, & T. GEMUELL & CO.

or to W. H. FRANKLYN. Chimam's hong, - Victoria, 17th May, 18E-

* TO LET.

THE commodiosa Bungalow at presest occupied by Franje Jantjes kon

The situation is healthy; the house 15 10 4 perfect state of repair, having a large compound, and has a fine view of the barbour and shipping.

Apply on the premises. Victoria, 22nd October, 1811

THE undersigned have taken the portion of

Camam's Hong frosting the mes, text Mr. Deus's wharf, and will restore there, on the tat

LATTEY & Co

Tixori, 17th September. 1814:

Macao, 2 Joly, 1844

MACVICAR & Co. Agents in Chua,

FOR SALE BY MACLEAN DEARIE & Cổ. Dass's E. 1. Pale Ale in casks of a doz

Bas

Barclays Extra double Stout in de, of a dos. Beer and Porter in Butts and Hogsheads, Bleached Canvas Nos. 1a 7 and Sheathing Conner 18 a 25 oz.

Cawald Hi, 30th November, 1814.

NOTICE:

1a R. R. CALVERT is authorized to Sign our

Firm br procuration.

MACLEAN DEARIE & Co. Victoria, 4th Nov., 1864.

FOR SALE

M

... PESTONJEE MERVANJEE & Co. Canton, 11th November, 1844,

от

THE Undersigned beg leave to give notice, that e 14th of last June they formed a Copart. nership under the Firm of Wolcott, Bales & Co., for the transaction of a general Agency and Con mission business, both at the Ports of Ningpo and Shanghai.

(Signed) HENRY GRISWOLD WOLCOTT

EDWARDS, WHIPPLE BATES, "JOHN HETHRINGTON. Shanghai, Oct. 14th, 1844.

ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given, that the business of the late Heary Pybus in China, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Mackey & Co.) will in future he conducted by the undersigned, who have associated themselves as Merchants and Agents, under the style of Murrow & Co.

DONALD C. MACKEY. Y. J. MURROW. Canton, 1st June, 1914.

NOTICE.

PILLS on Messrs. Earing Brothers & Co., D. London-Drawn 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. E. THORNTON, or W. P. PEIRCE, Macao, October 11th. 1844,

FOR SALE AT MACAQ

AT LOW PRICny.. MERICAN M Beef, Flour, Cheess in tins, Rains in half boxes racked in casks, Butter

small kegs. Just landed from ship Montauk

1.um New Yorke

PILLS Messrs Haring Bros, & Co., Lon.in don at six montba sight. Also large enast Sreee

apply in AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1311.

WADEIRA is Pipes from the home of Scast,

Penfold & Cory Hadeiza

Victoria, Cal Celeber, 1866.

B

August 2

W. F. PEIRCE

EXCHANGE ON LONDON. DILLS on Mars. Baring Brothers & Co

Londen, at f) sice night-aguest Letters of credit. For me by

V.P PEIRCE

Macan, October 12th, 1814