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NOTICE,
THE SUPREME Court will sit for the Trial of Causes under its SunMARY JURISDICTION, on Thursday the 20th day of February 1245, at 10 o'clock a. m.
All Plaints must be entered in the Registar's Office before three o'clock on Monday the 17th day of February.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT.
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Register Victoria, 13th February, 1845.
BUILDINGS REQUIRED
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Office of Ordnance 23rd October, 1844.
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government, prevents those who are willing the court of Lisbon may have fancied that it nothing bat mutual prejudices and dislikes. to build, from supplying themselves with such | had acquired an inherent right to the dominions - Living on au island, where no house existed four h uses as the climate, their establishments and of Macao, but the members of senate in 1593 years previously, it would have been inclancho- their comforts require. Even the long talked of assured his Majesty Phillip Ist that they only ly, where they were so nearly equal in position, Consulate, has no yet commenced, and the re maintained themselves in the place by spending to have witnessed the assumptions of fastidious presentative of the British Government, for the much with the Chinese." Were there any doubt claims, that are so constantly and necessarily paltry consideration of a few thousand dollars, upon the point, we would refer to the arrival thrown aside by the noblest in Europe, from! is housed in a way little creditable to the coun- of a British force in 1802 to defend the scule- the motive, that all might be contented and ty he has the honour to represent. We are ment against an apprehended attack from the happy in their relative ranks in life. At county. sure it is not the intention of the government French; the Governor could not accept of the race, and regatta balls, Horticultural meetings, at home that, our local one, should take ad friendly aid, because the Chinese authorities and assemblies for charitable and humano pur- vantage of a bargain they have made with interfered. Again, in 1808, a British force poses, the Duchess sits beside the citizen's the Chinese and refuse the British Merchants landed for a similar purpose, with the consent Wife, and feels no descent from her proud and in China, permission to build in Canton on the of the authorities,but the Chinese again objected honoured place, and confers by sa small a ground which for nearly two centuries has and they were obliged to embarked, During the sacrifice a boon on her gratified companion. becu set apart for their use, unless at the most late hostilitics, it must be fresh in the remem The Regatta went off swimmingly, everybody. ruinous and exhorbitant rates. Such an action brauce of our readers, that though Great Britain betting and ladies winning gloves from gentle- should be beneath, the dignity of any govern was at peace withPortugul,British subjects were men who seemned determined never to win. THE Respective Officers of the Ordnancement as it is far beneath that of the first com- compelled to leave the Portuguese settlement. Then came the duties of drawing the prizes, Department, are still open to receive TENDERSmercial nation in history, who draw an annual, the authorities declaring that they could not by the ladies; forming a large circle under the from Morchants or others, for the hire of revenue of six or seven millions Sterling protect them against the Chinese. These re- Turkish tent, aurrounded by all the gallantry of Buildings for Military purposes, both from those, whose energy, whose industry sults prove that, the Portuguese never had ac- Hongkong, each lady gave the purse to the of regaris QUARTERS FOR OFFICERS and STORAGE and whose talents, however much conteam- quired the right of sovereignty over Macao, ficers of the winning boats, and if any unlucky, wight went into their formidable circle withric FOR PUBLIC STORes; and comprising Build.ed or neglected by local officials, are not though in possession of it for three centuries, ings which are now to let, or which may be. unknown in their native land, and who conduct. With these remarks we come to a ques uncapping-loud cries ‘Off Hat,' quickly reminder coine available for occupation within a short one of those grand branches of commerce tion which must shortly be settled. The the intruder of his forgetfulness, and when the of period.
which have poured incalculable wealth into the Supreme Court of Hongkong claims a juris ficer who won the cup came to receive his covet- coffers of their county, and placed her in her diction over all British subjects in China, and cd prize from the hands of his fair countrywomen present proud position.
for the purpose of rendering this more com- his powerful, well knit frame and happy smiling plete, and in fartherance of the ends of justice, fice pat even the losers into hutnour, nid when The recent insolent attack on the person of Sir Henry Pottinger by ordinance No. 1 of with true gallantry he bout his knoe to receive His Excellency, the Governor, whilst on a 184declared that Macao should be considered the trophy, everybody stated "bravo,” and visit to Macao, and one or two other circum-within the dominions of the Emperor of China, ladies langhet and clapped their hands to do This ordinanec, at the time it was passed, caused him welcome, and so he was, and no man en- stances, to which, we will shortly refer, again draws our attention to the tenure by which that some excitement in Macao, and for venturing vied him.
Dinner was announced at 1 past 5, by the place is held from Cliffa, and its claims to be to coneur in opinion with His Excellency, the recognised as a Portuguese colony. In open- Macao press for months teemed with abuse. band playing "the Roast beef of Old. Eng- Pure for the use of the Chapel, and had the gooding up this subject afresh we disavow all in We still concur in that opinion, Macao from land". The Admiral, General, Lord. Cochrane tention of injuring the feelings of the inha. its contiguity, and, the daily means of inter- &c. &c. leading down the ladies to their respec- bitants who claim to be of European lineage; course, would be, had the court, of Hongkong tive seats at the able, laid for 140, which ex- the question is brought forward in the inst
jurisdiction over British subjects resident tended from the Cabins in the after part of the legitimate, manner, as it cannot for a moment there, a place of refuge for criminals or debtors, ship to the fireplace forward, it was a very be supposed that, the gross insult offered to fleeing from justice, or from the obligations handsome sight, the long table covered that instances would be numerous, but in every could furnish, and screened in by flags, green It is clear that Mr. Davis does not consider cominunity, some are to be found, who would boughs, flowers, and the banners of the boats that the Portuguese have any right of sovereignty take advantage of the protection afforded by a that ran in the Regatta, the ladies were con over the peninsula of Macao, or he would have foreign flag, were they permitted to do so, stantly remaking the tastefulness and beauty at once demanded from the authorities that, the l all probability, the day, is not far distant of their dining room, whilst on deck everybody men who attacked and attempted to rob him when the matter will be brought to issue, was busy in getting the ball room really for should be apprehonded and punished. No such Those who are summoned to appear before their reception. Leaving the table at 7, the application was made. The injured party; an the Court of Hongkong may refuse to obey ladies went to their Cabins to dress old resident of China, intimately acquainted with and claim the protection of the Portuguese laws, the peculiar position of the Christian part of the Should such be the case, it is to be hoped that inhabitants who owe allegiance to the crown His Excellency will act with firmness, yet with of Portugal, knew well that such an applica.all the respect which it is necessary to exhibit, tion could not be attended to and that they towards the people of Macao, and that, by an could not redross the injury, he had receiv amicable arrangement fugitives from justice well he refused a settlement among our neigh hours.
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
(To the Editor of the Friend of China) Sin-In the mouth of last November 1 had the pleasure of hearing ft publicly announced from the pulpit of the Protestant Chapel that some twenty members of the Congregation had presented a Sera-
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furtune of hearing it accompany the voices of the Children for a few Sundays afterwards. I entertained soine hope that this agreeable addition to the service would be continued, but I regret to find that since the new-year has commenced it has been altogether's lent. Will you oblige me and the community by taking such notice of the circumstance as you consider withe representative of Her Majesty will be per they had incurred here. Not that we believe with every delicacy that Hongkong and Macau
cause it to "come into play again. Ramours are circulated that it only requires a small annual sum to be raised to pay a professional mag to undertake the' regular performance and conduct the singing in a pro- per numer; and surely it is a pity (now that we have the Instrument, and the services of a professional man can be obtained) for the sake of a few dollars per annum to let our Religion be disgraced by, suc. mis- erable squalling us our ears have lately be painfully subjected to. Supposing only fifty persons could be found willing to subscribe, then only half a dollar per
mensem cach would secure to us this advantage; if a hundred subscribers could be found, one quarter dollar would be sufficient ; and I feel confident this fact requires only to be made public and the amenit will be raised; for I cannot believe it possible that where money is so freely lavished as in longkong the service of God should be found so lamentably wanting
I remain, Sir, AMICUS ECCLESHE. Nors. We insert our Correspondend's letter will.. ingly, and also egneur in his opinion that, the Psale dy at the Colonial Chapel is at least offensive to the- ears of those who do not participate in the attempt to make sweet sounds. We fear that any notice we like, of the neglect to avail of the professional servicesof a person qualified to conduct this impressive portion of our church service, will be but little attenbart to be sides these are subjects which we would rather avoid. So far as the small sum mentioned by our correspon dent is concerned-or a larger of necessary there can be no difficulty in raising it, but to do so, some body or other must take the trouble or asking for it.
We are not aware that the community at longus
are particularly lavish in their expenditure, but one thing is certain, they are liberal in their contributions in aid of every laudable object, and when solicited to do
nitted to pass,
cil. There can be no-question of Mr. Davis'. opinion upon this point; an opinion which is grounded upon evidenco incantrovertible, auf which we will muraly glanco at, in support of the matter to which we are about to refer,
It was at one perial, the general impres sion in Europe, that the Kings of Portugal ex- ercised soveroiga authority in Macao, by virtue of an imperial graic of the place to vassals of that country, for eminent services rendered by then to the Chinese empire. The pride, or the cunning of the rulers of Portugal, in luned them to encourage this fallacy, and to hid from the kaowledge of all, the ignoble tenure of their Chinese settlement. For a long period after the intercourse of other nations with China, had commenced, such continued to be the impres
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About a to eight the Ball commenced, nothing could look more beautiful than the scenic effects produced by the lights upon the various ensigns that formed the Rides and roof of the upper deck. The family standard of pur. sovereign formed the canopy over the dancers, and on every side of it the national ensigns of all the great nations of the earth-shrouded the, visitors from drafts, of akled by varied tints of their coloring, to the splendour of the gay We have been requested to correct an error
scene. A large Turkish Marquee, made from in our report of the Naval Regatta. In the Pendants and flags rose from the Poop, from first race we pat. Castor's cutter 1st, Iris 2nd, the centre of which was suspon led a largo Agincourt's 3rd and Proserpine's 4th for Chandelier formed picturesquely of bayonets, which road. Varn 1st, Castor 2nd, Iris 3rd colored cloths, and lovers, whilst a standar and Agincourt 4th. In-consequence of Run-
one of large dimensions hung from the Royal ang Rain-the Fire's cutter-having twelve Standard. The man deck was lit by the sub- oars, and the other boats only ten, there was dued light of Chinese Lanterns, which stretched some dispute, the others refusing to run
in
three rows from the Quarter deck to them with her, but the Umpires decided that foremast. The Orchestra, round the mainast, Running Rein was entitled to the prize there rose high above the crowd, surrounded by flowers, boughs, flags, and lights whilst the being no lithit to the number of oars.
The fete on board the Agincourt on Friday, mixture of handsome dresses, sparking uni- after the races were over, was a very splendid forms, and well dressed gentlemen, formed a affair. The party, to the number of one 'clock. The dining table was laid on the up per gua deck of the ship, which was brilliantly it up; the viands and wines were of the best, and the whole arrangements such as were well calculated to please and delight the entertained After dinner about 8 o'clock-dancing com monced,--the quarter deck having been fitted up for that purpose--and was kept up with spirit Oa the poop, until 2 o'clock in the morning. card table were placed for those who profer- red a quiet rubber to the more exciting waltz. or quadrille, or who could not secure a partner, ladies being not so numerous as might have been desired, though the ball room, of course, contained the chief attractions of Hongkong, We were prevented from being present by an unavoidable engagement, but a more fortunate acquaintance, has kindly supplied the following particulars.
60, in the present instauce they will not forfeit that sin, but the incongruity of a Chinese Manda- hundred and forty, sat down to dinner at 6 gt ensemble so fairy like that its called forth.
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rin being resident at Macao, exercising juris diction over the inhabitants even to the power- over life itself, registering the ships, the bats, and even granting permission to Earopeans to ercet dwelling houses, without which they dare ant do so, induced various parties to enquire into the real state of Macao with reference to the two governments of China and of Portugal. The result of the empúries, was indubitable proof that the right of sovereignty was still vested in the Emperor of China--that the Por: tuguese by the payment of an annual ground rent were permitted to build upon a certain - | portion of the peninsula--that as is the case THE FRIEND OF CHINA,he treaty of Nanking, in China, they had at our Consulates in the Levant, and also since jurisdiction over the persons of their own VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 19th 1843 people--could try and punish them by their ceased. We own laws, but there, their power need not go over all the evidence which might be adduced to prove that to the present day, Macao is virtually part and parcel of the Chis nesc empire, rented to foreigntenants, who are only allowed to control their own household. Macan was originally poopled by the lawless niners, who sought the coast of China for trade or commerce, shortly after the great Por- tuguese navigator discovered the passage to the eastward of the Cape, Many of them were solved to make a day of it, and throwing aside men of the most abandoned character; like the everything but the enjoyment of the hour, Spaniards and some of our own carly naviga. permitted the freest scope to the better feel tors, but little better than pirates: With them, ings, of our nature. Pleased with themselves however, there were men of a different stamp, and their companions, nothing marred the Too much praise connot be bestowed upon Missionaries belonging to the Catholic church, sport, the der, or the dance, but on the the Consul and Vice-Consul, who were on the talented, enterprising and zealous in the propa contrary all went, hand and hand together ground, and spared no exertions, which their gation of their faith-men who feared no din to make the scene a right merry one. To official appointments enabled them to use in ger, were intimidated by no difficulties who the Ladies who came on board and lent their getting the fire tinder. The factory cooliesterally staff in hand traversed the vast em presence and fascination tothe assembyly, the number of 400 were found exceedingly useful and willing; and from the whole space allotted for the residence of foreigners being now walled in, they were enabled to carry water from the river, without being annoyed by the mob of vagrants who usually collect in large bodies on similar occasions.
On the evening of the 13th a fire broke out in the American hong No. 5, occupied by some Parsecs, which at one time threatened to destroy all the foreign residences spared by the conflagrations of December 1842, and October 1843. Fortunately the wind was light and the fire was suppressed, the only destruction being part of the house where it originated. The alarm however was very great, and steps were about being taken for the removal of books and valuables to Whampoa should it be found
necessary.
Bad any one a doubt of the successful ter- minatum of the festival given by the Officers of 11. M. Ship "Agincourt" on board that ship on Friday last, it must have vanished, before the gaiety and happiness of the persons assem- bled, from the commencement at 1 P. M. of the 14th until 2 A. m. of the 15th, all seemed re
repeatedly the highest encomiums from every one present, and I have no doubt that the I th of February will be gratefully remembered, as well for the Hospitality displaye.l, as for its breaking through the moustony of every-day- life, and the commencement of a gayer period of our existance on the Island,
Among those preacht were flis Excellency the Governor, the Hon. Major-General D' Aguilar, His Hon the Chif Justice, IÞon. Attorney Gene, ral and Lady, Mr. Mrs, and three Miss Petty Mr. and Mrs Markinght and three Miss Hicksons. Mr. and Mrs. Kerrs, Mr. and Mrs. Fischer, Mrs. Lay, Mrs. Mercer, Ales Denham, Mr. and Mrs, Bouté, Mr. Mrs and Miss Bowra, Mr. and Mrs, Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Ollis, Mr. and Miss. Leggatu. Mr and Mrs. Smith, visst. Jervis, Miss. Horner, Capt, and Mrs: Sawells, Mr. Williams and "Miss. Mitchell, Lord Cochrane, Commissary General Miller, Houlily, Mr Bruce, Messra A. aid D. Matheson, Mr. Jardine, Mr. Shelley, Mr. Mercer, Mr. M. Martin, Mr. R. D, Cay, Capt. Graham R. N., Capt. Mundy, R. N. Capt. Gifford, R. N', Capt. Cablwell, R. Ñ., Col Farmerson, Major Aldrich, Capt. Lirace, Capt.
Aguilar, Capt. Jeffreys, Capt. Glynne, Capt. Campbell, Capt Dunbar, Messrs. Stewart, Mac-. Kenzie, Pitcher, Dunlop, Peytum, White, Pedder, Lenna, Leffler, Wise, Elstair, Empson, T
phery, Montresor, Longshaw, Rawson, D'Aguie har.. Steele, Bait Davidson, Ruuth, Carpenter Pitcher, Lackins, Lurgate, Cairns, Corven, Edger Dewar, S. Campbell, Dous, Hickson, Drs Thomp son, Dill, Fletcher, Frazer, Winchester, &e. &c and Offcers of Squadron.
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pire of China, labouring for no other reward the officers are deeply indebted it shows how than that conferred by exalted feelings of little is required of the few to make the many FEBRUARY 15-Sidney, Scholled, Chusan, enthusiastic love for the cause which they had happy. Mrs. Stirling (next to the Chief Justice's. adopted. By the influence and the example of Lady in position on the island) set an example these good men, the small band of their coun- which was followed by every lady present trymen in China were drawn together, and some and dance followed dance in quick succession thing resembling a government was formed, throughout the aight. It was most grateful to the The destruction of a few houses would have the protection of Portugal being claimed and entertainers to witness the union on board a caused much inconvenience to the foreign com granted, and what was of more importance, British ship of war, in a new and distant munity, there being aheady a sad want of permission having been obtained from Chi-colony, of their fair and lovely countrywoinen, accommodation, and as such a catastrophe to sende, but under the restrictions to and their readiness to drop for the happiness of is far from being improbable, it is the more to which we have referred and under the sur-all these vaif and petty distinctions, that make regretted that the illiberality of the Hongkongveillance of a Mandarin, By dùs concession society crap its usefulness, and engenders
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