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VOL, IV. No. 18
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FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER."
THE fine A I ship BEULAH THE
578 tons Register. C. Munro Commander.
Apply to
FISCHER WILLIS & Co.,
Oswald's Bungalow,
20th January, 1845.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE Barque EARL POWIS, A. 1. 299 tons Register. Apply to.
FISCHER WILLIS & Co..
Victoria, 21st February, 1945.
FOR SHANGHAL THE Clipper Brig PANTALOON shortly expected from the coast will be dispatched for the above Fort in few days after arrival.. F'or Freight apply to.
MURROW &Co. Canton or Hongkong
Hongkong, 18th February, 1845.
FOR SHANGHAE.
THE Clipper Schooner SAM Captain Taylor, will sail in five or six days. For passage only, Apply to the Captain on board, or to."
FOX RAWSON & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.
THE fast sailing Ship PRINCE AL
BERT. captain G. J. Thompson, will have quick despatch from Wham- poa for the above ports, and has good accomoda- tion for passengers. For freight or passage ap- ply to
P. & D. NESSERWANJEE CAMAJEE, Canon, 5th February. 1845.
SCHOONER FOR SALE.
THE Teak built. Coppered and copper fastened Schooner DIDO, Cute Kappay Thirty One Tons burden being well found in Sails, Rigging, Arms &c.; and can be sent to sea at an hours notice. For particulars apply to
N. DUUS. Victoria, 20th February, 1845,
TO LET.
A good convenient handsome 6 room house
No 2 Ashburton Terrace. S. W. of the Honorable Major Caine's residence. Rent moderate, Apply to Mr. SPRING at the Post Office. Victoria, 15th January, 1845.
A
TO LET.
Commodious House, lately occupied by
Mr. Leonard Just, junior. Apply to
JOHN SMITH,
Macae. 8th January 1845.
1
TO BE LET OR SOLD
THAT new and well built house situated on the Queen's Road near Acqueys Bazaar and lately occupied by Mr. M. Ford The house may be Rented with or without the Godown. Front Room 50 feet long by 28 feet wide, Four excellent Bed Rooms and dinning room, with Bathing Room and other out houses, For Particulars apply to.
Mr. M. FORD at Mr. CHIRSTOPHERS.
Victoria 18th February 1845
TO LET OR FOR SALE,
N elegant and will built house in Caine's road, A
contains ten rooms and a spacious Hall 45 feet long by 23 wide.
A
HUGHESDON & Co.
TO LET. neat and convenient bungalow in Staunton Street.
HUGHFSDON & Co. NOTICE
NOTICE.
THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCÈ have associated Mr. SAMUEL B. RAWLE with us as having caused a vacancy in our Firm we
a Partner.
Signed WETMORE & Co. Canton, 1st October, 1844.
DILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For D sale by
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 hereby requested to send their accounts to the Subscribers for ad- justment..
WETMORE & Co.
Canton, 23rd September, 1844.
by
WETMORE & Co.
TO SHIP MASTERS. N. DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No.
19 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, Flour, Rice, Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer in wood and bottles & other articles to nume-
rous to mention,
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- mission or forward to Macao or Canton in In-
BILLS on London at 6 months sight. For sale 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.
ON SALE.
M
Canton, 10th October, 1844.
FOR SALE. ADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott,
· Penfold & Co., Madeira:-
Apply to, BELL & Co. Victoria, 2nd October, 1844.
NOTICE.
T the Godowns of the undersigned 18 Queen's A
Road. Superior Old Port, Sherry and Ma- deira in Bottle, Old Sherry in Casks and octaves, superior Chret Dublin bottled. A few Casks of
fine Cape Madeira and Pontac just landed direct from the Cape; Lisbon and Spanish Wine in quarter casks of excellent quality; Old Tom and a' few dozen of fine, Okl malt Scotch Whiskey. All at moderate price, Beer in wood and bottles.
N. DUUS. Victoria, Jany, 24th, 1845, 18 Queen's Rond,
FOR SALE.
MR JOHN HAMOND WINCH, is authorized to
Sign for our firm by Procuration,
THOS. RIPLEY & Co. Victoria, 27th January, 1845, FOR SALE. BILLS on Messrs. Bering Bros. & Co. Lon-v don at six months sight. Also large coast Sycee.
Apply to AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.
NOTICE. THE Interest of the late John Henry Larkins in our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan Fletcher, and Mr. George Findlay, are admitted partners tlierein from this date.
Our business well in future be conducted, under the style of Fletcher & Co.
TE
A
Water Boat and small Lorche, both in complete repair and well found in Bails rigging &c. &c. Ready for use at an hour's notice.
N. DUUS. Victorial 24th February, 1945. JUST lauded from a French Ship the following su-
perior Wines Champagne from Petiot Frizes and Regnier, Sauterne, Ilaut, Clarci, Discomber Lascomber: Lartisgues, Socundo, and some Cog. net and Olive Oilalt in one dozen Cases, and if bought for cash, and not less than two to ton boxes, it will be sold at very moderate prices,
N. DUUS
Victoria, 25th February, 1845. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF
LONDON.
FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. China, si Janmay. 1845
NOTICE THE Interest of Mr. Alfred Humphreys in our Firm ceased on 31st Ulto. Our business here will in future be conducted under the title of HENRY & Co.
HENRY, HUMPHREYS & Co. Queen's Road, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE. E have this day Established ourselves as Ge-ed
neral and Commission Agents under the
HUMPHREYS & Co. 13. Queen's Road, 1st February, 1845,
NOTICE. RA. H. FRYER, was admitted 3 partener in
cur firm from the 1st instant.
HUMPHREYS & Co 13 Queen's Road Victoria, 22nd February, 1845.
NOTICE.
WE
Firm of
THE undersigned herchy 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- pool.
FISCHER WILLIS & Co Victoria, Hongkong and Canton,
15th November, 1844. ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COR- PORATION OF LONDON, ESTABLISHED BY ROYAL CHARTER, A. D., 1720.
TE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the said Corporation, are authori sed to accept Assurances on Stores orGodowns and their contents, and also Private Dwelling Houses and their contents at Hongkong 18-Built of Brick or Stone, and covered with Tiles, Slate, or Metal when isolated.
RATE OF PREMIUM, 20s. PER CENT, PER ANNUM, 2nd.-Built and, covered as above, not isolated.
but divided for the adjoining buildings by entire walls of Brick or Stone to and above the Roof.
RATE OF PREMIUM, 25, PER CENT. PER ANNUM. Assurances as above, for six months, three
Of the First Class, Assurances to the extent of £5,000 only will be accepted on one risk; and of the Second Class, £5,000 enly on one risk.
THE
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. Alexander
Calder in our firm ceased on the 31st Decem-fourths, and for three months, one-half of the an- ber, 1944. Our business in future will be carried nual rate of premium will be charged, on under the style of Hughesdon & Co.
HUGHESDON CALDER & Co. Victorai Hongkong, 17th Feby, 1845-
FOR SALE. QILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at BILLS
6 months sight, under letters of credit, for sums to suit purchasers.
A building and its contents form one risk; thus the above sums may in either case be declared all the Building and part on the contents. on the Building or all on the contents; or part on,
No Insurance is in force until the Premium is
BELL & Co. Agents in China.
Bills on the Bengal Government by the Hon.
paid. Court of Directors, accepted and payable on pre- sentation. Apply to,
RUSSELL & Co., Canton- or WARREN DELANO JUN, Macao. October 2nd, 1844.
FOR
FOR SALE AT We Godowns of Messra. For Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hbds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 18th December, 1941.
Canton 17th February 1915.
NOTICE
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- pher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON
Maeno, 1st January, 1845,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the above Company are prepar 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 pel cent per annum.
2nd. On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining to others, in which no hazardous 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 1 per cent per annum.
Of the first Class Assurance will be accepted to
the extents of £ 10,000, oa one risk. | Of the second & third Class „, 5,000.
A Building and its contents taken together form
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
RE
1 they have taken of Dadhaboy Burforjee Esq.
the NEWFACPORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next ns an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen who
may betow their patronage.
THE WINES &c. &e. will be supplied direct
street London.
from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at past 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an
Excellent Billiard Table.
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
FOR SALE-2830 Bars South American Pig
Copper ex Ship "Helena." Apply to
J. N. A. GRISWOLD, Canton 9th Jany, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THITE Rice, Java Coffee, Ghee, Cocon Nut
Sheathing Copper, Cherry Cordial
Apply to
BURD LANGE & Co,
Stanley Street.
Victoria, November 23d, 1844.
for sale by AST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted
NYE PARKIN & Co. Canton, 6th January, 1845.
NOTICE, CANTON and MACAO, 1st January, 1845. THE undersigned has Estabished in the above
named places from this date a Elouse of Com- mission business in connection with Messrs Rou... winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia. of VANDER BURG ROMSWINKEL & Co.
The Business will be conducted under the firm
(Signed) P. TIEDEMAN JR.
FOR SALE..
VIDONIA in Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks from the house of Bruce & Co., Teneriffe. Apply to, KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, & Co.
Victoria, 10th December, 1814,
NOTICE
R. ALEXANDER MACCULLOCH, is au
thorized to Sign by procuration for our Firm at Shanghai.
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1845.
FOR SALE.
Nobard the Barque Clarissa,"
1 New Chain Cable 1 inch, 90 fathoms, 1 New Iron Stock Anchor, 22 cit. 1 do.
do.
26 cwt. Victoria, 27th January, 1815. TESPECTABLE Board and Lodging may be
obtained, on moderate terms, in a central part of the town. Apply Nos. 2 and 3 Sydenham Ter- race, west of Hongkong Gazette Office, or for cards. of address, at Mr. Miller's, Queen's Road.
Victoria, 4th February, 1845.
NOTICE.
ALI, clains against the Canteen, or Mess of it M's.98th Regiment to be forwarded at once ready for settlement to Captain Dunbar 98th Regiment.
North Barracks,
Victoria, February 3rd, 1845.
one Risk, and the above mentioned amounts. may (APT, MUNDO, of the Ship "BECLAI," will
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 will vitiate the policy.
Macao, 27 July, 1844.
MACVICAR & Co. Agents in China.
NOTICE.
not be acconnable for any debts contrac ́el by his crew.
Victoria, 1st February, 1945.
ramon will not be responsible for any dels contracted by his crew.
YAPTAIN A. P. McKELLAR of the Hu-
Victoria, January 30th, 1945,
EDUCATION-Young Ladies are received as
Resident Boarders by the Misses Norgate at their residence, No. 3 Tavistock Villa Tavestock Square London. Board including Music, Daneing and French by a Resident Lady, Fifty Pounds per annum. Professors of eminence attend the Esta- blishment to instruct in the various accomplish- Undersigned have associated themselves to menta persary to complete the education of a gether as Merchants and Agents at Shanghaeyoung lady when she has reached the age of len years. An extra charge of8 guineas for remaining under the firm of Gilman & Co., and the mana-
the vacation. 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. R. J. GILMAN.
Canton, January 1st, 1845.
NOTICE MY business in China will in future he conduc ted under the style of GILMAN & Co, and MR. ABEAWax Bowsax, and MR. SPENCER
MY
Corson, at Shanghai, and M. Jens Javi, at Macao, are authorized to sign the same by procu- ration.
R. J. GILMAN. Canton, 1st February, 1845.
NOTICE
Dare to intimate to the Commanders of ships P. B. KENNY, and Dr. B. WILSON, beg proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves as Medical and Sorgical practitioners at that anchorage,
Chipa Vesgel, moored in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st, 1814.
R. GORDARD Attorney of Her Majesty's Court of Queen's Bench in England and an Attorney. Solicitor, Proctor, and Notary Publie of the Supreme Court of Hongkong may be Cn. sollted at his Offices, Burd's Buildings, near Ma- gistracy Street,
Victoria, 13th February, 1813.
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