THE FRIEND
VOL
No. 14
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OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.
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ALE FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD,
NIE Swedish Clipper Brig JULIE, 358 tons. Captain Brugewit now ing in the Harbour of Hongkong GARDING MATHESON & Co. Point. 6th February, 1845.
SINGAPORE & MADRAS. THE Barque LORD ELPHINS TONE, Capt Crawford, will sail for the above ports, on or about the 26th Instant. For freight or passage. Apply to
LINDSAY & Co
flongkung,
11th December, 1844.
TOR SINGAPORE & CALCUTTA.
Bombay
A
TO LET FOR SALE.
N elegant and well built Houso Situate East of Mr. Scott's, contains Ten Roons and a spa- cious fall.
HUGHESDON CALDER & Co. Victoria, 10th December. 1841
FOR SALE Pale and Brown Sherry
E. L. Madeira- Port
Flock (Graefenberg) Claret Champagne, and Cognac Brandy.
Apply at the Godowns of,
W&T GEMMELI, & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
TO SHIP MASTERS.
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY tako leave to announce that
VARUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. Ib they have taken of Danboy Burforjee Esq.
* 18, Queen's Road, Victoria-
All kinds of inarme Stores, Also Anchors & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patcut Windlass for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Copper bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, Dholl & Chice, Brandy, Run, Wine & Beor in wood and bottles & other articles to nume-. rous to mention, —
the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which they intend-opening an 8th or 10th February next
an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen who may hetow their patronage.
street London.
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch- - A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at past 1-o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
A water Boat always in readines to supply Excellent Billiard Table. shipping with fresh water ve
GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick
Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com mission or forward to Macao, or Canton in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Commanded & partly
IF
to
FOR SALE 2830 Birs South American Pig
Copper ex Ship Helena." Apply
J. N. A. GRISWOLD, Canton 9th Jany. 1845.
HE KELPIE will have immediate FOR SALE-From 16 to $2 oz. Sheatre manned by Europeans, or held subject to thy | E undersigned begs leave to give Notice that
despatch, For Freight apply to MACVICAR & Co.
THE Clipper Schooner ZOE will be dispatched from Macno on the 8th February next for Singapore and Treasure will be conveyed over to
Macao freight free.
For freight apply to
MACVICAR & Co. Hongkong 22nd January, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE. THE Brig BROTHERS, will be dis. patched for Singapore calling at Macao, about the 6th February next; Freight or Passage apply to
BURD LANGE & Co
1845
Victoria, January 23rd,
FOR CHUSAN, AND SHANGHAI
THE fine Barque ISABELLA AN- NA Capt. Bened, will immediate "dispatch, having the greatest part of hit cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to FISCHER WILLIS & CO. {
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
PHE fine A I ship BEULAH 1578 tons Register. C. Muura Commander
Apply to
FISCHER WILLIS & Co,
Oswald's Bangalow.
20th January, 1845.
Copper, and Nails, Bolts, Rings. Butt Bolts and Spikes. Also, Canvass, from No. 1 to 6. Apply at the Godowns of
W, & I. GEMMELL & CO. Victoria, 17th May, 1844.
FOR SALE. AT the Godowns of Messrs. Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson,
** Hongkong, 13th December, 1844.
Repent lite the
FOR SALE BILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at aters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers,
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon. Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply to, ka
RUSSELL & Co., Canton,
order of the consignee on moderate terms.
Apply to
N. DUUS. No. 18, Queen's Road, Victoria.
ON SALE. AT A Road.
the Godowns of the undersigned Queen's deira in Boule, Oll Sherry in Casks and octaves, Superior Old Port, Sherry and Ma
superior Chret Dublin bottled. A few Casks of fine Cape Madeira and Pontac just landed direct. from the Cape Lisbon and Spanish Wing in
a
quarter casks of excellent quality; Old Tom and few dozen of fine il malt Scotch Whiskey. Albat moderate price, Beer in wood und battles.
N. DUUS.
18 Queen's Road Victoria, Jany 24th, 1841,
ON SALE. YPSUM, Bar Iron suitable for House build- or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macan.ing's, apply to .
N. DUUS. October 2nd, 1844.
Victoria, 24th Jany., 1845 18 Queen's Road, NOTICE,
"NOTICE. Z THE ocease of Mr. WILLIAN A. LAWRENCE
finding caused ir vacancy in our lafın sve.. have asserted Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWith us as a l'artner,
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, Ist Wctober. 1844,/ DILES
on Lengel at 30 and 40 days sight. For sale by
VETMORE & Co. **Coton, 10th October, 1844.
Lt. persons indebted to the Estate of the late A Mr. WLAN A LAWRENCE, or having claims against the sald Estate, are hereby requested to send their accounts to the Subscribers for
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART of India,
ME fine fast sailing Barque CLA-justment,
ERISSA, Captain White, 328 Tons. Apply ta
W&T. GEMMELL & Co. Victoria, 24th January, 1845-
FOR SHANGHAE.
THE Clipper Schooner SAM Captain 1 Taylor, will sail in fire or sis ys. For passage only, Apply to the
FOX RAWSON & Co., Hongkong, 11th February, 1845.
Capluta on lard, of te, c
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY
WETMORE & Co.
pool.
TOE
on the Ist or September last, they formed a coparlership under the Firm of Tigns Bourné & Co. for the transaction of a general Agency and Commission business in China.
Signed C. ITIERS.
132
H.F. BOURNE. ROBT. P. DE SILVA. Canton, December 12th, 1844.
NOTICE:th
THE Undersigned have associated themselves to gether as Merchants and Agents at Shanghue under the firm of Cilman & Co., and the muna
gement of the business will be under the charge of Mr. Abraham Bowman and Mr. Spencer Compton who are authorized by procuration to sign the firm.
HAMILTON GRAY & Co, of Singapore
by E.J. GILMAŃ. RJ GILMAN,
Canton, January 1st, 1845.
NOTICE
Med under the style of GLLMAN & Co, aud
MR. ABRAHAM Bowman, and ME SPENCER COMPTON, at Shanghai, and MR. Join Jarvin, at Marao, are authorized to sign the same by procu- ration.
THE undersigned hereby notify that they have
this day commenced Business as CommisionY business in China will in future be conduc Merchants and General Agents in China, in con- nection with Messrs. Bates Willis & Co. of Layer- HSCHER, WILLIS & Co Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,
15th November 1813 MAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepicd
for sale by
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 6th January, 1845.
E
IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
#LONDONIES
ad-HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
in China for the above Company are prepar ed to accept Assurancce in Hongkong, 1st. On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogether detached from any other, covered with Tile, Sinte, Metals or other incumbustible materials, together with their contents, except Cotton or other hazardous goods. Rate of Premium & per cent per
Canton, 3rd September, 1844, DILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale
WETMORE & Co.
Cunton, 10th October, 1844
FOR SALE. JADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,
Penfold & Co., Madeira
BELL & Co.
W
Apply 10, Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
NOTICE. TE have established ourselves in Hongkong, as - General and Commission Merchants, from THE fast sailing Ship PRINCE AL-
BERT captain J. Thompson, the 1st January, 1845 —the Partners in our firm will have quick despatch from Wham" | being Thomas RIPLEY, Liverpool, and CHARLES poa for the above ports, and has good accomoda. | Shaw, Hongkong. tion for passengers. For freight or passage ap.
ply to
P&D NESSERWANJEE CAMAJEE. Canton, 5th February, 1845, A
FOR BOMBAY.
THE well known Ship HELEN, A. Rayne Commander, now laying at Will sail for the above port Whampca on the 25 instant for Freight or passage apply to. HEERJEEBHOY ARDASEER & Co.
or Captain Rayne on board.
Canton, 4th February, 1845.
FOR SHANGAL AND CHUSAN,
Tassage ap
M
THOS, RIPLEY & Co. Victoria, 24th January, 1815.
NOTICE, R JOHN HAMmond Wincu, is authorized to
Sign for our firm by Procuration.
THOS RIPLEY & Co. Victoria, 27th January, 1845.
NOTICE, THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris
topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1814
FEARON & SON Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE fast sailing Schooner" ALLI-THE Interest of the late John Henry Larkins
GATOR" Lapt. Cook, will be have quick despatch for the above ports and has good accommodation for passengers, For freight or
N. DUUS.
in our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan Fletcher, and Mr. George Findlay, are admitted partners therein from this date.
to
Victoria 10th Jany, 1845.
A
18 Queen's Road,
TO LET good convenient handsome droom house
No Ashburton Termee. S. W. of the ble Major Caine's residence. Rent Apply to Afr SPRING at the Post etona, 15th January, 1845.
TO LET Commodious Horse lately occupied by
Just, junior. Apply to JOHN SMITH,
Si Jaraary 1815
Our business well in future be conducted, under the style of Fletcher & Co.
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. Chira, 1st Jannary, 1845
HENRY & Co.
THE Interest of Mr. Allred Humphreys in our Firm ceased on 31st Uko Clar business here will in fosure be conducted under the title of HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Qreen's Road, 13 February, 1845-
WE lare, this day Established ourselves as Ge. herd and Commission agents under the Firin of
HUMPHREYS & Ce 13 Queen's Road, Ist February, 1815,
2nd
On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous gunds are housed. On such the premium will be, 1 per cont per annum. 3rd. On Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, premium 14 per cent per annun
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, on one risk. Of the second & third Class,, 5,000.
A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts may be insured either s the liuilding 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 will vitiate the policy.
Macno, 27 July, 1844.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
FOR SALE. THITE "Rice, Java Coffre, Ghee, Cocoa Nut Oil, Sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial Apply to
BURD LANGE & Co.
Stanley Street.
Victoria, November 23, 1844.
NOTICE.
R. J. GILMAN. Canton, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE.
Tutor de xt of January next, a new Seal THE Public are respectfully informed that from will be used by me the undersigned in the place of that hitherto used the old Seal bearing the arms motto and crest of Mr. Fearon of Macao, and 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 Decomber, 1844,
NOTICE undersigned has removed his Office, from Oswald's Row Queen's Road, to the premises lately occupied by Messrs Oswald Disandt & Ca Oswald's Hill.
EDWARD FARNCOMB.
Notary Public Etc. Victoria, nth February, 1945
FOR SALE.
N board the Barque “ Clarissa,* -
ON
1 New Chain Cable 17 inch, 90 fathoms
1 New Iron Stock Anchor, 22 cwt.
do.
26.cwl. 1. do Victoria, 27th January, 1815,
NOTICE
LL claims against the Canteen, or Mess of II AL AM's 98th Regiment to be forwarded at once ready for settlement to Captain. Dunbar 98th Regiment. North Barracks,
Victoria, February 3rd, 1845. (IAPT. MUNRO, of the Ship BEULAH,' will not be accornable for any debts contracted by his crew.
Victoria, 1st February, 1815.
APTAIN A. P. McKELLAR, of the fu
mayson will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew.
Victoria, January Rith, 1845.
WANTED—A young person capable of taking
Whatge a trail Commission romp der
standing book-keeping, and can show good, re- commendations. Apply to 4. B.
3rd January 19452 (688
CANTON and MACAO, 1st January, 1945. THE undersigned has Estabished in the above named places from this date a House of Com-
esident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavit GTA mission business in connection with Mesars RoasUCATION Young ladies are received as The Business will be conducted under the firm their residence. No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock Square London. Board wielding Music, Dancing of Vander BURG ROSWISKEL & Co..
and French by a Resident Lady, Fifty Ponada por
Professors of emberce attend the Esta ishment to instruct in the various scenmpini. ments hverstary tur eomplete the education of a young boy shen she free wached the age offen. rear. An extra charge of gainers for reimining, the steation
(Signed) TIEDEMANIR.
FOR SALE TIDONIA in Pipes, Hozakende and Gnarter Catas (zem un: house of Bruce & Co. Tenerife Apply 1, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, &Co
Veform, 10th December, 14.
annuro.
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