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THE FRIEND

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AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

OF CHINA

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VOL IV. No. 11.

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY Örn, 1845,

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

FOR SINGAPORE & MADRAS.

THE Barque LORD ELPHINS LTONE, Capt. Crawford, will sail for the above ports, on or about the 25th Instant,For freight or passage.

LINDSAY & Co.

Apply to

Hongkong,

11th December, 1944.

FOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA.

THE KELPIE will have immediate despatch. For Freight apply to

MACVICAR & Co. ... - THE Clipper Schooner ZOE will be dispatched from Macao on the Bil February next for Singapore and Treasure will be conveyed over to

Bombay. Macao freight free.

MACVICAR & Co.

For freight apply to

Hongkong 22nd January, 1845.

FOR HREMEN AND HAMBURGH.

THE

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

KENNEDY MACGREGOR & Co. Victorin, 19th December, 1841, V

FOR SINGAPORE & BOMBAY,

THE SCALEBY CASTLE now loading at Whampoa, to sail about the 10th of January next for having spacious accomodations. Apply Capt. W. N. LEMON on board, or BURD LANGE & Co.,

Hongkong,

Vietoria. Dec, 24th, 1844.

FOR SINGAPORE.

THE Brig BROTHERS, will be dis. patched for Singapore calling at Macao, about the 6th February next;

for Freight or Passage apply to

MARKABURÐ LANGE & Co, Victoria, January 23rd, 1845.

FOR LONDON. THE fine A1 British built Saip

Jeremiah GARNETT, 447 tons.

J. Davis commander, will have quick despatch, For freight or passage apply to

MACLEAN DEARIE & Co, Victoria, 21st January, 1845.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE fine A ship

TO LET

Commodious Houss, lately occupied by A Cores Jose, nor. Apply to

Macao. 8th January 1845,

JOHN SMITH.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

TO SHIP MASTERS. N DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No.

18 Queen's Road, Victoria--- All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors & Chain Cablesof all sizes, a patent Windlass for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Coppar bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead

also Am & Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, N elegant and well built House Situate East of Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer Mr. Scott's, contains Ten Rooms and a spain wood and bottles & other articles to nume- cious Hall.

rous to mention,--

A

HUGHESDON CALDER & Co. Victoria, 10th December. 1841.

FOR SALE-Pale and Brown Sherry

E. 1. Madeire Port Hock (Graefenberg) Claret

Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.

Apply at the Godowns of -

KW, & T, GEMMELI, & 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 Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in fhils, from Worthington and Robinson.

Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.

FOR SALE. BU DILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at 6 months sight, under letters of credit, for B suns to suit purchasers,

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

A water Boat always in readines to supply shipping with fresh water.

GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick

Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com-

VINCENT & Co. RESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that

they have taken of Dadbaboy Burforjee Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next as an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen

may betow their patronage.

who

THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch

street. London.

A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at a past 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an Excellent Billiard Table.

Canton. 26th January, 1845. NOTICE.

CANTON and MACAO, 1st January, 1845.

mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In-THE undersigned has Estabished in the aboves surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly manned by Europeans, or held subject to the order of the consignee on moderate terms

Apply to

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

UN SALE.

the Godowns of the undersigned 18 Queen's

named places from this date a House of Com mission business in connection with Messrs Roa.s winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia.

The Business will be conducted under the firm of Vander Bio RonsWINKEL & Co.

[Signed} P. TIEDEMANJR,

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE 2830 Bars South American Pig

Copper ex Ship" Helena." Apply to

J. N. A. GRISWOLD, Canton 9th Jany, 1845.

AT

Road, Superior Old Port, Sherry and Ma-VIDONA in Pipes, Hogshends and Quarter Casks from the house of Bruce & Co., Teneriffe. deira in Bottle, Old Sherry in 4 Casks and octaves,

A few Casks of Apply to," KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, & Co. superior Chret Dublin bottled.

Victoria, 10th December 1814. fins Cape Madeira and Pontre just landed”direci from the Cape; Lisbon and Spanish Wine in quarter casks of excellent quality: Old Toin and afów dozen of fine Old malt Scotch Whiskey, All at moderate price, Beer in wood and bottles

N. DUUS.

18 Queen's Road, Victoria, Jany. 24th, 1847, *:*

ON SALE. (YPSUM, Bar Iron suitable for House build.

Ting's, apply to

N. DUUS.. Victoria, 24th Jany,,” 1845 || 18 Queen's Road. NOTICE. IR CLEMENT DREW NYE. is this day,

■admitted a partner in our firm.

NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1845.

MR

THE

HE undersigned begs leave to give. Notice that on the 1st of September last, they formed a copartnership under the Firm of TIERS BOURNE & Co. for the transaction of a general Agency and Commission business in Chinn.

Signed C. H. TIERS.

II. P. BOURNE. ROBT. P. DE SILVA Canton, December 12th, 1914.

NOTICE.

Undersigned, have associated themselves to

RUSSELL & Co., Cunton. PAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepied Tgether as Merchants and Agents at Shanghae

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

FOR SALE:

BILLS on Messrs. Baring Bros. & Co. Lon: don at six months sight. Also large coast Sycee.

Apply to AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.

NOTICE.

1578 tons Register BEULAH THE decense of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE

Commander.

Apply to

20th January, 1845.

FISCHER WILLIS & Co.,

Oswald's Bungalów.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF INDIA,

THE fine fast sailing Barque CLA 1RISSA, Captain White, 328 Tons. Apply to

W. & I. GEMMELL & Co.

Victoria, 24th January, 1845:

FOR CHUSAN AND SHANGHAI.

THE ROB ROY, Captain White, will have quick dispatch for the above Ports. For freight apply to

MURROW & Co.

Canton or Hongkong.

Hongkong, 28th January, 1845. FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

.

WETMORE & Co.

having caused a vacancy in our Firm we have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWLE with us as a Partner.

Signed Canton, 1st October, 1844. BILsale by

ILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For

WETMORE & Co. Canton, 10th October, 1844, NOTICE

ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late

MR. WILLIAM A. Lawrence, or having claims against the said Estate, are bereby requested to send their accouuts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.

WETMORE & Co.

Canton, 23rd September, 1844.

BILLS on London at 6 monthsght. For sale

by

VETMORE & Co.

Canton, 10th October, 1844.

FOR SALE.

TE THE very fast sailing barque ISA-ADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,

1 BELLA INNA 226 tons Register. has excellent cabin accommodation,

[OWNER,—on board,

Apply to the

Hongkong, January, 28th 1845.

FOR LIVERPOOL.

THE Ship MARY ANN WEBB has good accommodation for passengers. Apply to Captain White on boam or to

ATHOS RIPLEY & Co.

Victoria, 28th January, 1845.

FOR SILANGAI AND CHUSAN.

THE fast giling Stones, vil de GATOR" Capt. Cook, will be have quick despatch for the above ports and has good accommodation fur passengers, For freight or

N. DUUS. 18 Queen's Road,

***** passage apply to

Victoria 10th Jany, 1845.

TO LET

good convenient handsome 6 room house

A burton Terrace S. W. of the

Honorable Major Caine's residence. Rent moderate. Apply to Mr. SPRING at the Past Office Victoria, 15th January, 1845.

BELL & Co.

Penfold & Co., Madeira:

- Apply to, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.

NOTICE. TR Christopher Empson is authorized to sign Mfor our firm by procuration.

FOX, RAWSON & Cʊ. Hongkong 18th Jany, 1845. NOTICE.

TITE have established ourselves in Hungkong, as WGuneral and Commission Merchants, from

this Januar: 1942, Liverpools in our fim being Tuoxas RiṛLæv, Liverpool; and CHARLES SHAW, Hongkong.

THOS, RIPLEY & Co. Victoria, 24th January, 1945.

M

NOTICE.

for sale by

NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 6th January, 1845.

NOTICE.

under the firm of Gilman & Co, and the mana- gement of the business will be under the charge of Mr. Abraham Bowman and Mr. Spencer Compton who are authorized by procuration to

HAMILTON GRAY & Co. of Singapore

by E. J. GILMAN.;

R. J. GILMAN,

THE undersigned hereby notify that they have sign the firn. I this day commenced Business as Commision Merchants and General Agents in China, in con nection with Messrs. Bates Willis & Co. of Liyer- pool,

FISCHER WILLIS & Co. Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,

15th November, 1844.

Canton, January 1st, 1815.

NOTICE.

IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE Public are respectfully informed that from

LONDON.

WE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

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 other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium 4 per cent per annum.

2nd.

On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which to hazardous goods are housed. On such the premium will be I per cent per annum.

3rd: On Buildings of the latter description, but- containing hazardous goods, premium 11 per cent per annum.

Of the First Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, on one risk. Of the second of third Class,

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 from which without the consent of the Company wijl vitiate the policy.

MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.

Alocao, July, 1944.

ON SALE

A

f the Godowns of the andersigned

Prime Mess Beef

do da Pork

Cabin Bread

V.D. L Flur

ex Anne,"

69 Casks superior bottled Beer. ex Beulah,"

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 29th January, 1645.

R Jows Hammosa Wisch, is authorized to | Apply to

-Siga for our firm by Procuration:

ON THOS. RIPLEY & Ca Victoris. 17th January, 1845.

THE W. M. of A. Y. Masous, is requested to

communicate witli Captain Field of the ship

End at the office of Messrs D. & M. Rustomjen

& Co.—AlacaD. •

FOR SALE UNITE Rice, Java Coffee, Gher, Corca Nat Oil, Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial,

BURD LANGE & Co. Apply to

No. 1, Wellington Terrace. Victoria, November 24, 1844

|

and after the 1st of January next, a new Seal will be used by me the undersigned in the place of that hitherto used the old Seal bearing the arms

used by me with permission of Mr. Samuel Fearon formerly Notary Public of this colony who tran sferred the same to me.

EDWARD FARNCOMB,

Notary Public. Hongkong, 28th December, 1844.

NOTICE. CTORAGE 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. WANTED.—A situation as Storekeeper by a W: Young man, lately arrived in the Colony, he can give satisfactory testimonials us to his strict temperate habits and honesty. Address.

F. THOMPSON,

on board the Isabella Anna- Victoria, January 28th, 1845:

PUR SALE

ON board the Barque Clarissa,"

C

1 New Chain Cable 1 inch, 90 fathoms,

1 New Iron Stock Anchor, 22 ewt. 1.do. do.

26.cwt. Victoria, 27th January, 1915,

APT. G. S. HALL, of the “Royal.

will not

Le responsible for any deacted by

his crew.

Victoria, 20th January, 1845,

WANTED- A young person capable of taking

We charge of a stail Commission room ide

standing book-keeping, and can show gund re- commendations. Apply to 1. B.

3rd January 1945.

BUCATION.—Young Ladies are received no Resident Boarder by the Miares Norgate at their residence. No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestack Square London, Board including Music, Dancing and French by a Resident Lady, Vifty Founds per annum. Professors of eminence attend the Esta blishment to instruct in the various accomplish mente necessary to complete the education of a gehog lady when she has reached the age of ten years Au sala charge of guinea for remaining the vacation.