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THE FRIEND
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CHINA
VOL. IV. No. 1
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1845,
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NOTICE.
HE fine A 1, ship HINDOSTAN THE
700 tons Capt. Bowen will leave Whampos for London within 3
weeks from this dato. For Passage apply to
DENT & Co, or Capt. BOWEN on board.
20th Dec., 1844.
NOTICE.
THE A I, fast sailing Bark ADEN, Capt, King having the greater part of her homeward cargo
engaged will have quick despatch for Liverpool,
For Freight apply to
28th Dec. 1844.
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FOR FREIGHT on CHARTER.
THE A.1. Brig ANNIE Capt. Potter MA
177 tons N. M.
Apply to
Messrs, HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
Dec. 24th, 1844.
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TO LET. - Bungalow, Apply to.
RICHARD OSWALD, Victoria, 7th August, 1944.
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
N elegant and well built House Situate East of
cious Fall,
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
MADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, SUPERIOR Brussels Carpets of different sizes.
Penfold & Co., Madeira:
Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844,
NOTICE.
BELL & Co.
THE undersigned hereby notify that they have this day commenced Business as Commision Merchants nud General Agents in China, in con- nection with Messrs. Bates Willis & Co. of Liver- pool,
FISCHER WILLIS & Co. Victoria, Hongkongand Canton,
15th November, 1844. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.
FRYER and LANE, Victoria, Dec, 20th 1844.
"FOAM "An-08- JUST LANDED EX
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 A Stock of Warm Clothing and some super rior. Witney Blankets,
C. W. BOWRA. Queen's Road, Victoria,
DENT & Co. Art, contains Ten Rooms and a spa- THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents 20th December, 1814.
FOR S „NGAPORE & BOMBAY,
THE
HE Clipper schooner ISLAND QUEEN will be despatched about the 10th January from Macno.
DENT & Co, Canton, Macao or Hongkong.
For Freight apply to
26th. Dec., 1844. Memorandum-Treasure or Silk will be conveys ed from Cauton or Hongkong to Macao free of
charge
FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS.
AE Barque TEAZER, Capt. Budd,
The quick despatch for the above places, and has good accommoda- tion for passengers. For freight apply to
JARDINE MATHESON & Co. Victoria, 21st December, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE & MADRAS.
THE Barque LORD. ELPHINS- for the above pruts, un or about the 25th Jastant. For freight or passage, Apply to
LINDSAY & Co
Hongkong,
11th December, 1844.
FOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA.
THE KELPIE will have immediate despatch. For Freight apply to
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MACVICAR & Co.
FOR BREMEN AND HAMBURGH.
TE Bremen buig MARGARETHE THIE Bremen brig MARGARETHE,
early despatch. For freight apply to
KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co, Victoria, 19th December, 1841.
FOR SINGAPORE & BOMBAY.
THE
now
THE SCALEBY CASTLE
loading at Whampoa, to sail about! the 10th of January next; for passage, having spacious accomodations. Apply Capt. W. N. LEMON on board, For BURD LANGE & Co.,
Hongkong.
to
Victoria, Dec. 24th, 1844.
FOR MANILA & BATAVIA.
ПHE Dutch ship MARIA TAWBA CORNELIA, Commander D. B.
TH
in China for the above Company are prépar HUGHESDON CALDER & Co. | ed to accept Assurances in Hongkong. Victoria, 10th December. 1844.
A
TO LET.
neat Bungalow situated on a convenient spot of ground and commonly known as Holliday's Bungalow. The house is well supplied with out Offices stabling and coach house- and has a small compound raiteil in.
The Bungalow can be let either wholly or in
For particulars apply to part.
MR, E. FARNCOME, Solicitor
Queen's Road. Victoria, 13th December, 1844.
THE
TO LET.
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HE ceinmodious Bungalow at present
occupied by Framjee Jamseljee, Esq., 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.
poR SALE-Pale and. Brown Sherry
E. I. Madeira | Port
Hock (Graefenberg) Claret
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. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of
W, & T. GEMMELL & CÒ. Victoria, 17th May, 1844-
FO
FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hħds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1944.
FOR SALE.
BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers.
Bills of the Bengal Government by the Hon. Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- septation. Apply to,
Ist. 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 3 per cent per annum.
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2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous goods are housed. On such the premium will he 1 per cent per annum. 3rd.
On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per cent per annan.
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10.000, on one risk.
Of the second & third Class 1, 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..
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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 polify.
Macao, 27 July, 1944.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
'ADVERTISEMENT,
A
FOR SALE
small quantity of superior Port ́ and Sherry wine at a moderale price,
ALSO
F. FUNCK.
A few first rate Yorkshire Hams..
Apply to Victoria, Dec., V0th 1844,
[UST arrived by the ISABELLA ANNA, and
-on Sale the undermentioned,---
About 30 Tons very superior V. D. Land flour Carriage & Saddle Horses Phaetons Gigs &c.,
Apply to Messrs. FISCHER WILLIS & Co.
Oswald's Bungalow, or W. II. FRANKLYN,
Chinam's Hong.
FOR SALE.
Wardell & Cos, superior Old Port per doz. 89,00
do. dlo..
do.
do.
do. do. Sherry do. do;
8,00
do. *
9,00
do.
8,00
ä (A),
2,50
London Ale & Porter Bass's
Apply to -W. FI, FRANKLYN,
Chian's House. Victoria, 11th Noyember, 1944.
FOR SALE.
A quantity of Fine Seaseyed Teak Timber, Well suited for House & Ship building. Viz:
"Duggies (Beams) measuring from 25 124
to 30 Feet long 15 to 18 inches broad, and about 12 inches thick.
388
340
TOTICE is hereby given that the business of the and
late Henry Pybus in China, (which has been temporarily carried on by John Mackey & (..) will in future be 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, 1844.
70
Arties (Smaller sized Beams] measuring 14 to 19 Feet long, 5 to 6 inches broads about 4 to 5 inches thick.
.:
Planks, measuring from 20 to 25 Feet long 10 to 12 inches broad, and about 3 inches thick.
Planks, measuring from 25 to 30 Feet long inches broad and 6 inches thick, About 100 Sheating Boards measuring from 18 to 19 feet long, 6 inches Broad; and about 4 of an toch thick.
Apply to C. MARKWICK, Auctioneer No.
DUCATION-Young Ladies are received as 5th Magistracy Street, between the hours of 10
Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at o'clock 4 3 1. their residence. No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock Terms of Sale-Cash, on delivery in Spanish Square London, Board including Music, Dancing Dollars and French by a Resident Lady, Fifty Pounds per
Professors of eminence attend the
annum.
or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macao, ments necessary to complete the education of a Coats and Shooting Jackets
RUSSELL & Co., Canton.blishment to instruct in the various necomplish-TE undergoed have to announce the arrival (ex "Poam") of a small supply of Taglioni
October 2nd, 1844.
MCEWEN & Co. young lady when she has reached the age of ten FOR SALE.
years. An extra charge of8 guineas for remaining
Victoria, 13th Deceniber, 1844. the vacation.
Lotgens, daily expected from Bata-BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros, & Co. Lon- don at six months sight. Also large cost
Apply to
vin, will receive freight for the above places in Macan roads, and will have quick dis- Sycee. patch. Apply to
SENN VAN BASEL Macao, 7th December, 1844.
NOTICE.
THE
NOTICE
OTORAGE can be obtained in safe Granite Go
HE Undersigned-have on Sale a few Kegs of
AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. downs at a very moderate rent, situated on the iny's in do, a fresh supply of oat meal in tína of 14:
Canton, 1st November, 1844. HE 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 ressei to deliver the same to him.
M. J. SENN VAN BASELL
Netherl. Consul.
THE Dutch ship VASCO DE GAMA, being condemned at Macao, as un. seaworthy and to be Sold by Public Auction within a short time. Her crew consisting of European Sailors, prefer shipping as seamen on hoard of any vessal going along the coast of Chi- na or going to Europe, to be out home as bus THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE sengers. The undersigned bega to draw the atten-
Macan, 2d Nov., 1944.
NOTICE
having caused a vacancy in our Firm we
Queen's Road in the vicinity of a public Wharf on
M. FORD & Co. application to
Victoria. 6th December, 1844. *
NOTICE. THE Undersigned has taken a godown adjoining the Store of C, W. Bowra Esq., where he will in future carry on his business.
EDWARD NEWMAN,
Auctioneer.
ion of Masters of ships in want of European Sea-have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWL with us a JUST LANDED-A quantity of Alkops Pale tmen, to apply to him,for any of the crew they may a Partner. wish to ship, either Carpenter, Bailmaker or sea- men of the above mentioned ship,
M.J. SENN VAN BASEL
Macao, 18th November, 1844. FORSALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
THE Schoong Ormen formerly RO- SA. She was built at Medford in the U. N. States of America in the year 1836 of the best live and white Oak, is coppered and copper fastened up to the wales has a complete suit of Sails principally new, has carried 3.000 piculs of Rice from Java to this port sails remar kably fast drawing only 6, feet in ballsst, 9 fect loaded.
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the lute 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 & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1844. DILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For
sale by
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
This vessel upon inspection and by written Sur- veys will be found perfectly sound and good, and BILLS will be sold at a very low price for further parti- by culars. Apply to N. DUUS. 13 Queen's Road,
on London at 6 mouths sight. For salé
WETMORE & Co.
or to W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's hong, Canton, 19th October, 1844.
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Ale in bottle, and superior London bottled Sherry, for Sale by EDWARD NEWMAN.
Victoria, 4th Dec...1844.
TO Sale by the Undersigned a Persian Carpet
measuring 35 by 20 feet.
EDWARD NEWMAN. Victoria, 20th Dec. 1844.
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FOR SALE. [UST received ex "Foam" (and will be open on
apparel consisting of Press, and Frock Coats, Chesterfield Great Coats, Waistcoat, Trowsers, Black and Drab Beaver Hats, Boots and Shoes, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Marine Shirts &c,&e
Also, Counterpanes and Quilts, a few Boxes of Ling Fish, and Jars of Tripe.
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FRYER & LANE.
Victoria, 15th December, 1844.
lbs. each, and small invoice of English loaf Sugar.
M¿ÉWEN & Co. Victoria, 19th November, 1844.
WINES FOR SALE. TCEWEN & Co., beg to announce that they. Mc
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
be had on moderate terms, by early appli
Victoria, 25th October, 1844.
may
cation.
JUST received and for Sale a few Elegant
Parlour and Table Lamps.
MCEWEN & C Victoria, December 30th, fo44.
THE undersigned have on Sale, a quantity of English and Holland's Gin, Liqueures, Su perior Scotch Whisky, light Cognac, Beer, and Porter in Bottle, Preserved Fruits, Smoked Sal- mon in tins, &c.
various sizes.
Ao just received, "a quantity of Letter Clips
MCEWEN & Ca Victoria. December 20th, 1844.
WANTED, A respectable female Servant to
attend upon a fady and two young Children. As bberal wages will be given, and as the situa tion is easy and comfortable, with other advantages good references will be considered indispensable. * Address C. 34. B. Office F, of C.
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