13th Dec. 1844.-The Governor General; Ke was waited upon to-day by nearly all the Officials at present in this city, on his return from the Bocca Tigris.
AVERAGE PRICES OF ARTICLES SOLD IN THE HONGKONG MARKETS. 18th December; 1844.
do.
Beef, 10 cents per catty; Mutton, 42 do, do; Pork, 14 do. do.; Pork fat, 10 do. do; Capons; 17 do. do.; Fowl's, 12} do. do.; Ducks, 11 do. do; Cecae, 12 do, do; Pigeons, 18 per 9; Quail's, I do, p. 35; Partridges, I do. p. 4; Wild Duck, 1 do p. 4; Teel, 1 do. p. 7; Eggs, 1 do. p. 165; Large-fresh-Fish, 11 cents p. cutty; Middling do.. 9 do, do,; Small do., 5 do, do,; Pomfret, 11 do. do.; Large-Soles, 10 do. do.; Middling do do; Lobsters, 6 do, do,; Crab's, 10 do. do.; Oysters, 8 do, do,, Prawi's, 12 do do; Shrimps, 10 do. do.; Large-Salt-Fish, 10 do do.; Middling do., 7 do, do,; Small do,, 5 do. do,; Fruit, 3 do. do.; Vegetables, 3 do. do.; Polatoes, 5 do. do; Tams, 2 do, do,; Fine Rice, 34 do. do.; Course do. 3 do. do; Sugar Candy, 10 do, do; Fine Sugar, 9 do. do.; Brown do, & do, do.; Bread, (not sold in the Market) 10 do, per 1 lb. loaf: Fresh But ter, do 18 per 1 lb; Milk, do. 25 cents per quart battle.
*.-W. CAINE, Chief Magistrate-of Police,
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
DECEMBER 19-Teazer, Bold, Madras. 19-Forfarshire, Symons, Whampoa. 19-Warlock, Jauncey, East Const. 19-Loochoo, (Am.) Croaker, Buston.
SAILED.
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Backaner 18-Funderer, Smith Shanghae.
18-Sydney, Scholefield. Shanghae.
18
Ariel, Mc Farlane, East Coast. 19-flersey, Easterby, Dublin.
UNDER DESPATCH.
For London, Hindostan, Castle Eden, Adru, John Wickliffe, Pathfinder and Forfurshire,
Sydney, Spy.
Bombay, Sir Edward Ryan.
Singapore and Calcutta. Rustomjce Cowasjec, and Churluille.
Shanghae, Brig Pantalon.
Whampoa, Tenzer.
Ship Loochoo, spoke on the Sth October, Lat. 33.o N Long 27.0 E. ship Emperor from Nantes.
•VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR.
11. M. S. Castor. Capt. Graham.
H. C. Str. Proserpine, Com. Bough.
Minden, Master Comutanding, Wellington, Hospital
and Store Ship.
Teazer, Bald.
Jardine Matheson & Co.
Warlock, Jauncey.
do.
Guzelle (Am), 115, Chase,
do.
Mazeppu, 174, Fraser,
do.
Harlequin, 293. Oliver.
40.
do.
95.
Mamodie, 300, Jones,
do.. do.
Lindsay & Co. Russel & Co. Murrow & Co.
Ariel, 102, Magfarlane. Julia. 400, Herring, Pathfinder, 362, Bruton, Forfarshire, 615, Symons, Loochoo, (Am), Crooker. Sir E. Ryan, 320, Anderson. Lady Adams, 275, Hall, Yonge Quene, 85. Fletcher, Larkins &Co. Margarette (Br) Kennedy Me Gregor & Co, Eleanor Russell, 306, Jeffries." Fox Rawson&Co. Pallas, 226, Netley, A. A. de Mello. Clarissa, 323, White, W. & T. Gemmell & Co.
du, Vanguard, Walker.
Linnet, 100. Emery & Prazer.
Foam, B. Pugh. Dallas & Co.
Aurora, 104, Gray J. Huds ..
Pantaloon, 202, Pórt v. Murrow & Co.
Correo (Spa.), Hivero. C: Shaw.
Spy, Pain. Hawkins & Co.
Bull, (Swede), 150 Vangrain. Order..
Petrel, Rodgers. Order."
Challenger, Archibald. Fischer Willis & Co. Elephantu, loss. R. J. Gilman.
BarTISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPON. Surge, 574, Burnett. J. Mutheson, & Co. Scalesby Castle, 1603, Lemon, do, Malacca, 523, Shetler.
Castle Eden, 889, Reade,
do..
do.
Charles Forbes, 969, Methven.
do.
Hindostan, 780, Bowen,
Dent & Co.
Maid of Athens, Hews.
'do.
Orestes, 440, Fenwick.
• do
Coromandel, 754, Cuningliam. do.
Aden, 339, King.
do.
Robert Pulsford, 545, Robinson. do.
Regina, Quinton:
do.
Roy Albert, 650, Scanlan. Macvicar. & Co. Jerk, Garnett, Davis, Maclean Dearie & Co. Castle Huntley, 1500, Brake.
do.
Thomas Fielding. 465, Maclean Dearie &
Co.
Jerh, Garnett, Davis. Maclean Dearie &Co. Circassian, 220, Hore. Dirom & Co. Charlotte, 540, Carter. Fox Rawson & Co. Royal Albert, 407, Balderstone, Bell & Co.
do. Eagle, Rapson.
John Wickliffe, 662, Daly. Turner & Co. Penang, 369, Hawkins. Lindsay & Co., Lord Elphinstone Crawford. do Kestrel, Beaurois. ›
- do.
Shepherdess, 295, Poole. Futcher Larkins & Co. "Euphrates, 630, Wilson. Jamieson How & Co.
Earl Clare, 910. Boustead & Co.
Black Dog, 149, Barret. S. Rustomjee, John Laird, 276. St. Croix. last Lysander, 475, Sangster. W.&T. Geminell & Co. Lady, 316, Marshall
do,
Sappho, 416, Dunlop. Russell & Co. Duilius, 325, Underhill. Wetmore & Co, Monarch, Robertson. Order."
BRITISH VESSELS 4r Macao.
Marie, 133, Drisdale. Dent & Co.
Little Catherine, Rigby, Jardine Matheson & Co. Jorin Corina, Dring, D. & M. Rustomjee.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE.
Macvicar & Co.
Larne, 57%, Wilson. Isabella Robertson, 350, Kelly, J. Hudson. Pryde. 202, Monkhouse. A. Lataellade, Ruparrell, 319, Dean. A. D. Fürdomjee. Plancius, Rotgans. R. J. Gilman. Rustomjee Cowasjee, Hill. Rustomjee. Will the Wisp, 168, Kellet. J. Walker.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO.
Russell & Co. Pioneer, Clark.
do. Natchez, 560, Waterman. Rouble, Proctor.
do.
do.
do.
do. do.
Wetmore & Co.
do.
Sarah Abagail, 210, Shermans. Engle, 328, Prescott, Glide, Waterman Bazar, Kilham: Carolina, Brown. Tiger (Ani ), 312, Cooke. Avalanche: 396, Murray, J. A. Lewis. Grafton, Gardiner. J. M. Bull. Ronaldson, Drew. Olyphant & Co. Heber, Porter.
do.
Jolta (Swede), Osterberg. Jardine Matheson & Co. Danish Oak (Dan.), Paulsm. Russell & Co. Schelde (Belg.), Egekhol. Nye Parkin & Co. Ternate (Dutch), Koppel, Pollur (Dutch), Klein.
Vasco de Gama (Dutch), Bergner, Bintanganam (Dutch), Murtar. Goung Sur (Dutch), Lomel
FRENCH.
H. M. F. S. Syrene, 50, Capt. Chamier. H. M. E. S. Victorieuse, 20, Com, Guisielle. II. M. F. S. Sabine, 36.
Nicholas Cezard, Goult. Reynvaan & Co. Alchimede 300, Order,
FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS,
THE Barque TEAZER, Capt. Budd, will have quick despatch for the above places, and has good accommoda- tion for passengers. For freight apply to
Vietoria, 21st Dec mber, 1844.
FOR SALE.
CLERK WANTED.
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SUPERIOR Brussels Carpets of different sizes. WHO understands books by single entry, and is willing to collect accounts. Address P. P. care of the Editor of this Paper.
FRYER and LANE.
Victoria, Dec, 20th 1944,
FOR SALE.
small quantity of superior Port and Sherry wine at a moderate price,
ALSO
F. FUNCK.
A few first rate Yorkshire Hams.
Apply to, Victoria, Dec., 20th 1844.
THE undersigned have on Sale, a quantity of Englishi and Holland's Gin Liqueures, Su- perior Scotch Whisky, light Cognac, Beer, and Porter in Bottle, Preserved Fruits, Smoked Sat- mon in tins, &c.
Also, just received a quantity of Leuer Clips*|
Me EWEN & Co. Vistoria. December 20th, 1844.
A CARD.
various sizes.
De to intimate to the Commanders of ships
B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
China Vessel, moored at the cutrance of Bom bay Creek ing Blenheim Reach.
July 1st, 1814.
COMPOSITOR WANTED.
PPLA by letter to the Editor of this pa
Office "Friend of China
10th December, 1941.
TANTED a few Reams of English Foolscap,
for which a liberal price will be paid. Office. Friend of China, Gil Dec., 181,
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FOR SÅLE Wardell & Cos, superior Old Port per
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do.
46.
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doz. $0,00
8,00
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do. do.
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8,00
2,60
do. Sherry do.
London Ale & Porter Bass's
Apply to
W H. FRANKLYN, Chinom's House,
Victoria, 11th November, 1844.
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proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated. fOWNSEND has the pleasure to in- form the Public of Hongkong that on Sa. themselves in connexion as Medical and Surgical
turday the 28th Inst. he will Sell by Public Auc. practitioners at that anchorage, ⠀
tion on the premises Oswald's Hill (unless pre- viously Sold by private contract) all the House- hold furniture and effects of II. C. Sirr Esq, con- sisting of Tables, Chairs, Almiras, Bedding, book Shelves, bed and table Linen, hanging and astral Lamps, Plated ware, Cutlery, eight day Clock, a Seday Chair of the most expensive and best manu. fictare, Sakllery, a portfolio of choice English and French engravings, the newest instrumental and vocal Music, Sacred and Proline, in English, French, Italian, and German, a Library of books- in various languages, Class ware, Service, Cook- ing utuusils and any other articles too nume rous to cuumerate,
LUNN and KANE, "Whampoa.” JR G. LUNN, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London, Licent. Apothecaries Company, tate Assistant Surgeon to the Expedi- tionary Force, begs to acquaint his Friends and the Pablic that Ift has resumed the Practice of his Profession in China, at Whotopoa, where he is as- sociated with E K Kane M. D. late Physician to the American Legation.
Residence late Hospital Brig Luzon" off Blenheim Crenk
Walimpoa, December 13th, 1814.
FOR SALE.
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JARDINE MATHESON 4 Co. TUTE Rien, Java Coffee (ie, Coco Nut Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial Apply to
BURD LANGE & Co. No. 1, Wellington Terrace. Victoria, November 23d, 1844.
FOR BREMEN AND HAMBURGH.
THE Bremen brig MARGARETOE, Captain J. G. Klencke, will have early despatel. For freight apply to
KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co. Victoria, 19th December, 1844.
FOR SALE BY MACLEAN DEARIE & Co.
215 per doz. ASS'S ET Pule Ale in casks of 4 doz., a
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Barclay's Extra double Stout in do, a 248 p. do, Beer and Porter in Hogsheads -18 a 22 8,
Do. in Butis--3 Fa 40 %, Bleached Canvas Nos. 1 a 7 10 8 per bolt, Sheathing Copper 18 a 20 oz.
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Oswald Hill, 16th December, 18.44.
Gentleman whose, time is not sufficiently oc-
FOR SALE.
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-Sale to Commence al II a. M. Terms Cash, in Mexican dollars, and all Lots to be cleared on day of viaje,
Victoria, December 16th, 1844.
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EDWARDS, BASTRY Cook, and confectin.. Jner will be most happy to receive orders for the ensuing Christmas. He beys to annex a few articles viz. Fruit Tarts, Mince Pica, Pound Ca- kos, Patties of various sorts &c. &c. foo numerous to detail; all orders will be promptly and punctually altended to
N. B.-He has just received a small collec.. N board the Brig « Challenger alt fo
of the best steam Trine Goals, Also a gran; |tion of Milliery consisting of Ribbons Lace Bor ity of Cheese preserved Meats, &c. Bar and Rodders & Collars for Ladies,
Iron, Pig Lail. Anchors and Chains of different sizes.
Apply "to
FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
Oswald's Bungalow. Victoria, 16th December, 1844,
FOR SALE: TIDONIA in Pipes, Hogshouls and Quarter Casks from the house of Bruce & Co., Tenerife, Appleto, KENNEDY, MACOREGOR, &Co.
Victoria, 10th December, 1814.
BE SOLD.-A very handsome, sound grey cupied, would be glad to engage himself lailla Foney, has bera constantly ridden by
a lady. Lowest price, 9100 Mexican.
any Mercantile House, or to devote a few hours in the day in bringing up and keeping Accounts, conducting an English Epistolary Corres- pondence, getting in outstanding Debts, &c.&c.ke.
A Lino addressed to A. B. care at L. Just Sear. corner of Magistracy Street will bo duly attend- ed to.
WANTED, ---A respectable female Servant to
attend upon a Lady and two young Children, As liberal wages will be given, and as the situa- tion is easy and comfortable, with other advantages, good references will be considered indispensable.
Address C. M. B. Office F. of C.
C. MARKWICK. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
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This Godowns No. 3. Chinam's Hong, on account of the concerned, This day 21st Inst., at 11 o'clock, a. M...
A quantity of White and Grey Shirtings, Cotton Yarn, more or less damaged by Séa Water, and a variety of other articles.
Terms of Sale:-Cash in Dollars, before the Lots are delivered.
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UST LANDED “FOAM ”—Ån as sortment of superior Light, silk Hats, made expresly for the climate, by a first-rate London Manufacturer.
A few Superior Hams & Cheese, some very fine Malaga raisins and Zante Currants in | jars,
A Stock of Warm Clothing and some supe- rior Witney Blankets,
C. W. BOWRA
Queen's Road, Victoria, 20th December, 1844. -
M. EDWARD NEWMAN has to an- nounce that he will sell by Public Auction on Monday the 23rd instant at 11 o'clock a. M.,
A quantity of damaged raw Silk, Blankets, Slops, Park, Beef, Rice, Calcutta Butter, & other articles
*Terms-Cash before delivery. Victoria, 201-Dec. 1811°
TO Sale by the Undersigned a Persian Carpet
measuring 35 by 20 feet.
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EDWARD NEWMAN,
Victoria, 20th Dec. 1844.
Apply to
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H. C. SIRR, Esq.
Oswald's Hill,
Victoria, 10th December, 1944,
ON SALE.
50 Boxes, best transparent Sperm Candles, 26 doz. Burgundy wine,
70 Jars Dutch Boiled Paint Oil,
A few Kegs Superior fresh Dutch Butter in 12b. Apply on board the American ship Tiger Legs. direct from Roterdam.
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E undersigned begs leave to give Notice that on the 1st of September last, they formed a copartnership under the Firm of Tiers Bourne &
́ESSRS EMERY & FRAZER, inform the
Mpublic that they are now ready to tend to
the repair of Vessels and will furnish at their yard all the Materials necessary for that purpose. They offer for safe.
White Pine Lower mads from 10 to 22 in, Pitch pine topmasts 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, Oakum, Spikes and Nails, Grindstones, Oars.
Iron work of all kinds made and repaired by.
All orders left with G.- experienced workmen, W. Bowra, Esq. Victoria of Win. P. Pierce, Esq. Macao, executed with dispatch. Victoria, August 2nd, 1841.
CURRIE & Co.
CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS,
AND
BILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS.
OSSITALLAHS
CALCUTTA,
(THE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT IN THE PRESIDENCY.)
Co. for the transaction of a general Agency and BEG respectfully to intimate that with a view
Commission business in China.
Signed C. II. TIERS.
H. F. BOURNE. ROBT. P. DE SILVA.
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Canton, December 12th, 1844.
FOR SALE.
JUST received ex "Foam" (and yill in open on Monday an assortment of Greats Wearing apparel, consisting of Dress, and Frock Coats, Chesterfield Great Coats, Waistcoat, Trowsers,, Black and Drab Beaver Hats, Boots and Shoes, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Marine Shirts &c.&e
Also, Counterpaues and Quilts, a few Boxes of Ling Fish, and Jars of Tripe.
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FRYER & LANĚ. Victoria, 13th December, 1814
FOR SALE.
A quantity of Five Seasoned Teak Timber, Well suited for House & Ship building, viz :
"Duggies "(Beams) measuring from 25 124 to 30 feet long 15 to 19 inches broad, and
about 12 inches thick.
Arties [Smaller sized Beams measuring 358 14 to 19 Feet long, 5 to 6 inches broąg,
and about 4 to 5 inches thick.
340
Planks, measuring from 20 to 25 Feet long 10 to 12 inches broad, and about 3. inches thick.
70 Platks, measuring from 25 to 30 Feet long inches broad and 6 inches thick, About 100 Sheating Boards measuring from 16 to 19 feet long, 6 inches Broad; and about of an Isch thick.
Apply to C. MARKWICK,• Auctioneer No 5th Magistracy Street, between the hours of 10
o'clock a., §. 3. P. x,
Terms of Sule-Cash, on delivery in Spanish
Dollars
to reduce the expence of Freight for con- veying large articles from Calcutta to China, they are now completing every requisite in, Furniture of a novel and portable description, by which much more than half the expence The appear hitherto incurred will be saved. ance of the Furniture when put together will be equally handsome, it's substantiality, will not be in the slightest degree affected, and the ar- rangement of the different parts will be so clear and distinct that the most inexperienced will be enabled to put them together.
Currie & Co. venture to think that this will form a great desideratum and tend much be reinoge "the "objection to ordering Furniture in Calcutta for China. They therefore venture to. Solicit the patronage of the Cofffimunity, and any orders with which they may be on- trusted, will meet with the most strict and punctual attention.
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The new Improved Slate Top Billiard Ta- bles with Indian Rubber Spring Cushions pre- N. B-Application to be made to Mr. C. W. pored and despatched upon one week's notice. pove, where plans may be seen and information
obtained.
LONDON MONTHLY MAIL.. NNUAL/Subscriptions received at this Office, 4. A few extra copies, by each overland, for sale, Office Fares or Cutșa, 23rd August, 18 44. • HTR. JOHN SMITH, of Macan, will receive 1 advertisements and subscriptions for the Frisad of Chiun and Hongkong Gazette, he is also authorised to collect outstanding accounts doe by the Macan subscribers. In fature Mr. Smith will have a few extra number of each paper forsale. Price to subscribers 23 cents caeli, 400 subscribers 1 ruppe.
Victoria, Sth June, 1811.
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