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CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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VOL. IV, No. 2

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 1845...

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NOTICE.

THE fine A 1, ship HINDOSTAN 700 tons Capt. Bowen will leave Whampoo for London within 3 weeks from this date. For Passage npply to

DENT & Co, or Capt. BOWEN on board.

28th Dec, 1844.

NOTICE.

THE

THE A L. fast sailing. Bark ADEN, Capt. King having the greater part of her bomeward cargo engaged will have quick despatch for Liverpool.

For Freight apply to

28th Dec. 1844.

THE

• DENT & Co.

FOR SINGAPORE & BOMBAY.

MIE Clipper schooner ISLAND, QUEEN will be despatched about the 10th January from Macaa.

For Freight apply to DENT & Co.,

Canton. Macao or Hongkong.

26th. Dec. 1844. Memorandum-Treasure or Silk will be convey-

cd from Canton or Hongkong to Maçao free of charge.

FOR THE STRAITS AND MADRAS,

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.

THE Schooner Carmen formerly RO. SA. She was built at Medford in the U. N. States of America in the year [930 of the best live and white Oak, is cgppered and copper fastened up to the wales has a complete suit of Sails principally new, has carried 3.000 pleuls of Rice from Java to this port sails remar- kably fast drawing only 6 feet in ballast, 9 feet

loaded.

This vessel upon inspection and by written Sur- veys will be found perfectly sound and good, and will be sold at a very low price for further parti- culars. Apply to 'N. DUUS, 18 Queen's Road, or to W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's hong,

TO LET. Bungalow,

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

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

N elegant and well built House Situate East of A elegant and well bins Ten Roots and a spa cious Hall.

HUGHESDON CALDER & Co. Victoria, 10th December, 1844.

TO LET

THE commodious Bungalow at present occupied by Framjee Jamsetjce Esq.,-- The situation is healthy; the house is in a

a fine view of the

NOTICE.

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

Victoria, Hongkong and Capton,

15th November, 1844.

IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

in China for the above Company are prepar ed to accept Assurances in Hongkong,

FOR SALE. JUST received ex "Foam," (and will be open on

Monday) an assortment of Gents Wearing apparel, consisting of Dress, and Frock Coats, Chesterfield Great Coats, Waistcoat, Trowsers, Black and Drab Beaver Hats, Boots and Shoes, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Marine Shiris &c,&el

Also, Counterpanes and Quilts, a few Boxes of Ling Fish, and Jars of Trips.

FRYER & LANE. Victoria, 13th December, 1844.

FOR SALE.

1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether SUPERIOR Brussola Carpets of different sizes.

detached from any other, covered with Tile, Shute, Metals or other incubustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton of

other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium por

ceut per annum.

FRYER and LANE.

Victoria, Dec., 20th 1844.

JUST LANDED EXA HA, made

sortment of superior Light, silk Hats, expresly for the climate, by a first,rate London

2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description

when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous | Manufacturer. 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 14 per. cent per annum. Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, on omgrisk. Of the second & third Class „ 5,000,

A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may

tents alone, or part on each.

THIE Barque TEAZER, Capt. Budd, and has a fine vicer of the harbour and shipping, be insured either on the building alone or the con-

will have quick despatch for the above places, and has good accommoda- tion for pussengers. For freight apply to

JARDINE MATHESON & Co.

Victoria, 21st December, 1844.-

FOR SINGAPORE & MADRAS:

THE Barque LORD ELPHINE- TONE, Capt Crawford, wil sail for the above ports, on or about the 25th Instant. For freight or passage, Apply to

Hongkong,

With December, 1884.

LINDSAY & Co

4

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE SP JAVA, William Parker,

RN. Commander, 1175 Tons. Apply to

LINDSAY & Co. Hongkong. 31st December, 1844.

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FOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA."

THE KELPIE will have immediate despatch. For Freight apply to MACVICAR & Co.

FOR RREMEN AND HAMBURGH.

THE Bremen brig MARGARETHE, Captain J. G. Klencke, will have early despatch. For freight apply to

KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co. Victoria, 19th December, 1841.

FOR SINGAPORE & BOMBAY.

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, or BURD LANGE & Co.,

Hongkong.

to

Victoria, Des. 24th, 1844.

FOR FREIGHT on CHARTER.

THEA. 1. Brig ANNIE Capt. Potter

177 tons N. M.

Apply to

Dec. 24th, 1844.

Apply on the premises,

Vietoria, 22nd October, 1844.

FOR

Port

R SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry

E. I. Madeira

Hock (Graefeuberg) 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 & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.

FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Mesers. FOR

Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.

Hongkong, 13th December, 1944.

FOR SALE.

BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at D6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,

Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. Count of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply to,

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

FOR SALE.

Sycee.

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,

Macao, 27 July, 1910

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A few Superior Hams & Cheese, some very. fine Malaga Misins and Zante Currants in jars,

A Stock of Warm Clothing and some supe. rior Witney Blankets,-

C. W. BOWRA.

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Queen's Road, Victoria 20th December, 1844.

CST arrived by the ISABELLA ANNA, and

on Sale the indermentioned,→→

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 Flong.

FOR SALE.

do.

Wardell & Co.s, superior Old Port pér. doz. 89,00

do. Sherry do.

MACVICAR & Co.

Agents

in China.

do. do.

do.

TO SHIP MASTER.

N. DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No.

18 Queen's Road, Victoria-

All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am & Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flous, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to nume- rous to mention,--

• do.

8,00

9,00

do. do,

do.

8,00

do. 2,50

London Ale & Porter Bass's.

W. H. FRANKLYN,. China's House.

Apply to

Victoria, 11th November, 1844.

FOR SALE.

A quantity of Fine Seasoned Tak Timber, Well suited for House & Ship building, viz:

Doggies" (Beams) measuring from 25 (to Do Feet long 10 to 18 inches broad, and

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about 12 inches thick.

338.

Arties [Smaller sized Beams] measuring. 1-4 to 19 Feet long, 5 to 6 inches broad,

A water Boat always in readines to supply and about 4 to 5 inches thick. shipping with fresh water.

GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick

Apply to

N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria,

Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com- mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly manned by Europeans, or held subject to the BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon-order of the consignce on moderate terms

don at six months sight. Also large coast

Apply to AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844. THE undersigned 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 BASEL. Macno, 2d Nov., 1844, Netherl, Consul,

NOTICE.

Messrs. HOLLIDAY WISE & Co, 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 Partner.

Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844. ⠀⠀

NOTHE

FOR MANILA & BATAVIA,

THE Dutch ship MARIA TAWBA CORNELIA, Commander D, B. Lutgens, daily expected from Bata- ris, will receive freight for the above WILLIAM A LAWRENCE, or having LL persons indebted to the Estate of the late places in Macao rogr's, and will have quick dis- patch. Apply to

claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested SENN VAN BASEL

to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- Macao, 7th December, 1844.

justment.

NOTICE.

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 scamen on

WETMORE & Co.

Canton, 23rd September, 1844. BILLS on-Bengal no30 and 40 days sight. Für

by

WETMORE & Co.

Canton, 10th October, 1844.

EDUCATION-Young Ladies are received as

Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at their residence. «No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock Square Londen. Board including Music, Dancing. and French by a Resident Lady, Fifty Pounds per annum. Professors of eminence, attend the Esta- 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. Au extra charge of guineas for remaining the vacation.

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NOTICE.

OTORAGE can be obtained in safe Granite Go- downs at a very moderate rent, situated on the Queen's Road in the vicinity of a public Wharf on application to

M. FORD & Co. Victoria. 6th December; 1844.

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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.

PILLS on London at 6 months sight. For salele in hole, and superior London bottled JUST LANDED. A quantity of Allops Pale Sherry, for Sale by EDWARD NEWMAX

Victoria, 4th Dec., 1844.

board of any vessal going along the const af Chi-B na or going to Europe, to be seat home as pas- sengers. The undersigned begs to draw the atten- ion of Masters of ships in want of European Sea- smen, 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. SENÝ vax BASEL Maczo, 18th November, 1844.

by

WETMORE & Co.

Canton. 10th October, 1844.

FOR SALE. FADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,

Penfuld & Co., Madeira:

Apply 19,

BELL & Ca Victoris, 2nd October, 1814.

TO Sale by the Undersigned a Persian Carpet

measuring 35 by 20 feet.

EDWARD NEWMAN. Victoria, 20th Dec. 1844.

340

Planks. measuring from 20 to 25 Fect long 10 to 12 inches broad, and about 3 inches thick.

70 Planks, measuring from 25 to 30 Feet Jong inches broad and 6 inches thick, About 100 Sheating Boards measuring from 16 to 19 feet long, 6 inches Broad; und about 4 of an

Inch thick.

Apply to C. MARKWICK, Auctioneer No. 5th Magistracy Street, between the hours of 10

o'clock ̃a.m, No 3 r. m,

Terms of Sale-Cash, on delivery in Spanish Dollars

small supply of fuglioni

HE undertigned have to announce the arrival.

Coats and Shooting Jackets.

T

MCEWEN & Co. Vistaria, 19th December, 3811.

E Undersigned have on Sale a few Kegs of Neat's tongues, Salmon in kegs, Pickled fler. my's in do, a fresh supply of out meal in tins of 14 lbs. each, and small invoice of English loaf Sugar.

MCEWEN & Qố. Victoria, 19th November, 1844..

WINES FOR SALE. [ĩEWEN & Co., beg to announce that they I have on Sale a quantity of superior Port and Sherry, the property of a gentleman lefring the colony. The wines are in excellent condition and may be bad on moderate termis, by early appli cation.

Victoria, 25th October, 1914.

JUST

TUST received and for Sale a few Elegant

Parlour and Table Lamps.

MeEWEN & Co. Victos, December 30th, 1944,

THE designed have on Safe, a quantity of English and Holland's Gin, Liqueures, Sue perior Scotch Whisky, light Cognac, Beer, and Porter in Bottle, Preserved Fruits, Smoked Sal manis, &c.

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Also, just received a quantity of Letter Clipa various sizes.

MCEWEN & Co.

Victoria. December 20th, 1944.