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THE FRIEND

VOL. IV. No. 27

Page

OF CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY:

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2Nő, 1845,

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

SCHOONER FOR SALE.

THE Teak built. Coppered and copper fastened Schooner DIDO, (late Kappa) 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.

FOR SALE OR HIRE.

E teak buit Schooner "WITCH," about 18 Etes de cuind and coppered, has just undergone

"thorough repairs and had new masts, hoom's, and rigging; with two suits of canvas sails, (one quite new) anchors, chains and guns. She sails sncom- monly fast, has time ago odations" and been used as a Yacht, for which she is well adapted, or world Inake a good trading or passage boat. Apply to

MR. LATTEY.

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Victoria, 4th March. 1845.

TO LET,

Commodious House, Intely occupied by

Mr. Leonard Just, junior. Apply to

JOHN SMITH.

Macao Sili January 1845.

TO LET OR FOR SALE.

N elegant and well built house in Caine's road, contains ten rooms and a spacious Hall 45 feet long by 23 wide.

THAT

HUGHESDON & Co.

TO LET.

AT well known commodious Bungalow Situated en swak Hill, at present oc cupied by Messrs. Fiscrвa Wnis & Co. Victoria, 17th March, 1845.

FOR SALE.

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

Apply 10 AUGUSTIN HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st November, 1844.

FOR SALE.

T the Godowns of the undersigned the following

AT

Marticores of all descriptions. Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheahing Copper and Nails. Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck.

Likewise an Invoice of Baltic Timber and

HUMPHREYS & Co.

Deals.

No. 13 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 28th February, 1145.

FOR SALE.

WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior Madeira, in hds, quarter and ball quarter

FLETCHER & Co. casks, and in cases.

Hongkong 1st March 1945, NOTICE, Interest of the late John Henry Larkins TUE

in our firm has expired, and Mr. Duncan Fletcher, aud Mr. George Findlay, are admitted partners therein from this date.

Our business well in future be conducted, under the style of Fletcher & Co.

FLETCHER, LARKINS & Co. China, st Janu a y, 1845.

TO SHIP MASTERS.

N.

VINCENT & Co.

DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that DUUS has for Sale at his Godowns No. they have taken of Dadhaboy Buriorjee Esq.

18 Queen's Road, Victoria--

the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which All kinds of marine Stores. Also Anchors they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next & Chain Cables of all sizes, a patent Windlass as an HOTEL; where it will be their studious for a 400 Ton ship, all sizes of Iron & Copper | endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentleman bars & bolts, Sheeting Copper, Lead also Am who may below their patronage. & Irish, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, Rice, THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct Dholl & Ghee, Brandy, Rum, Wine & Beer from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch- in wood and bottles & other articles to nume-street London.

À TABLE D' 110TE will be served at past rous to mention,--

4 o'clock daily The Flotel is provided with an Excellent Billiard Table.

Canton, 26th January, 1845.

GOODS received on Storage in dry Brick Insurable Godowns, will be sold on com- mission or forward to Macao or Cantón in In- surable Colonial Lorchas Comníanded & partly manned by Europeaus, or held subject to the Msituated at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short.

order of the consignce on moderate terms.

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

ON SALE.

for the renal trade. THE following Goods in small Invoices suitable

Cutlery, Glazed Leather, articles of Dress and Ornaments, German Silver of various descriptions, Perfumery, Furs. Sinds and Flannels, Quilts, Black and White Hats, Bohemian Chrystal and FOR SALE.-AT the Godowns of

Glass-ware, Spy Glasses, Toys, Small wares, Pianos Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Guitars, Stockings, Umbrellas, Books, Laces &c. Worthington and Robinson.

Musters of the above can be seen by applying to WM. POSTAW at

N. DUUS.

Fo

Hongkong, 13th December, 1844. -

FOR SALE.

Messrs.

PILLS on London at 30, 60 and 90 days, and at

6 months sight, under letters of credit, fort sums to suit purchasers.

BRITISH HOTEL

GABRIEL has taken a commollious house

distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in- tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above title. Gentlemen favouring him with their patronago will find the comfort strictly attended to.

All the articles supplied will be of the first rate description:

A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1945, -

NOTICE.

RVESEY hegs to acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong that, he has ready for their inspection at his House adjoining that of Mr. MARTIN FORD, a choice selection of Slate Table Tops of various Patterns both inlaid and Victoria, March 13th, 1845. 18 Queen's Road.plain, House fittings of all des criptions, including

handsome Fire side Bell Pulls &c &c.

BOWRA.

C. W. Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and

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

RUSSELL & Co., Canto0- or WARREN DELANO JUN., Macho.

October 2nd, 1841.

NOTICE

20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared to supply ships with every description of navalsstore and Spars of all sizes he has also in immediate rea- diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with

MR. ALEXANDER MACCULLOCHI, is au- fresh water, fitud with force Pumps Hose &c. &c.

thorized to Sign by prácuration for our Firm at Shanghai.

TURNER & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1845. -

NOTICE.

THE

Goods sold by Anction or on commission. Sheathing Copper from 16 to 23 oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes.

Sai sude to order under the management of an experienced suil maker

N. B. Namical Almanacks, Books and Charts,

BILLS on London at 6 mouths sight. For sale topher Pet and responsibility of Mr. Chris and a few superior Chronometers by Murray

by

WETMORE & Co.

Canton, 10th October, 1844. TILLS on Bengal at 30 and 40 days sight. For

sale by

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

NOTICE.

THE decease of Mr. WILLIAM A. LAWRENCE having caused a vacancy in our F.rm we have associated Mr. SAMUEL E. RAWLE with us as

à l'artner.

Signed WETMORE &· Co. Canton, 1st October, 1841.

NOTICE.

ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the late

Mr. Wa14M A. LAWRENCE, or having claims against the said Estate, are hereby requested to send their accouuts to the Subscribers for ad- justment.

WETMORE & Co. Canton, 23rd September, 1844.

NOTICE.

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for our firm by precuration.

VANDER BURG ROMSWINCKEL & Co. Canton, and Macao, 221 February, 1845.

Fearon, our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.

FEARON & SON. Macao, 1st January, 1845.

NOTICE.

MESSUS M. FORD & Co. have removed to the bungalow lately occupied by Mr. Chris-

Victoria, 21st March, g145.

onher.

· NOTICE.

We as Merchants RadCominission Agents TE beg to intimate that we have established in China, in connection with Messrs. Saula Tur- ner & Co. of Liverpool; "our copartnership com. mening 1st January last and the partners in our firm being.

THOMAS SANDS, CHARLES TURNER, JAMES CHURCH,

WILLIAM STIRLING,

Canton, 8th February, 1845.

Liverpool

do.

SANDS, TURNER, CHURCH & Co.

NOTICE.

CANTON and MAÇÃO, 1st January, 1945.

winkel van der Burg & Co. Batavia.

January, 7th 1845.

THE

NOTICE

IIE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's land Forces in Chinn to receive all Packages ad dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment who may have left this command.

C. W. BOWRA. Victoria, 1st January, 1845,,

NOTICE.

THE Interest of Mr. A. H. Fryer in our fin, ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties having claims against us are requested to send the same in, and all parties indebted to us are requested to make immediate payment to Mr. T, A. Lane, who will in future carry on the business der the title of Lane & Co.

FRYER & LANE. Victoria, 15th February, 1945.. IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY

LONDON,

1st.

A variety of modern mantle pieces, Mortice and brass case locks of different sizes &c. &c. The whole of which, being shipped to Mr. Vrsty di- rect from the Manufactories, he will be able to submit to the Publie at very advantageous prices.

{WANTED to Borrow 3 or 4000 Dollars on mortgage for which good interest will be given, for particulars. Apply to

PSHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoris, 18th Feby, 1915, Queen's Road.

J.

From Lawrie's Co.

stred London, Saddler, herness Makexford Coach Trimmer, &c begs to return his sincere thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and inhabitants of flongkong generally for their liberal support since he has commenced business in the above line, and to informs them that, he has always on hand Saddlery of every description, Harness, Single and Double do, Bridles, and ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest- Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &c. Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chairs &c. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to order, J. Adnan has, also on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postallions, Every description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &c. bought and sold on cominission, Approved indorsed Bills, above 100 accepted at 2 and 3 months.

3, Now China, Street, Victoria, 28th Mareb, 1845.

NOTICE.

Wrights, Boat Builders, and Ship Smiths, near the Morrisons Institution.

Work done on the shortest notice, and on re- OFasonable terms.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned has Estabished in the aboveTHE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

in China for the above Company are prepare Subscribers give notice that they have re R L. C. DELMARLE is authorized to si5" mission business in connection with Messrs Roc s-

unned places from this date a House of Comed to accept Assurances in Hongkong,

moved from Cowloon to the premises adjoin- On Buildings of Brick or Stone, altogethering those of Franjce lamsetjee Esq, where they detached from any other, covered with Tile, continue to carry on their business as Ship wrights Slate, Metals or other incumbustible materials, and Spar makers Iron work in all its branches- together with their contents, except Cotton or done on the most reasonable terms by an experienc ether hazardous goods. Rate of Premium pored Blacksmith. All orders left, azith C. W. Bowra

will be promptly attended to cent per a Snum.

EMERY & FRASER.

THE

NOTICE."

THE undersigned have established themselves as Merchants and Commission Agents in Chisa under the firm of HENDERSON, Watson & Co.

CHARLES PATON HENDERSON,

(Manchester.)

JOHN PATON WATSON. SAMUEL MACKENZIE,

Canton. 18th February, 1845.

NOTICE,

UE interest of the late Mr. Adolphus S. Drys-

The Business will be conducted under the firm

of VANDEE BURG RomswINKEL & Co.

(Signed P TIEDEMAN Jr.

FOR SALE. THITE Rice, Java Coffee, Ghee, Cocoa Nut

W oil, sheathing Copper, and Cherry Cordial.

Apply to

BURD LANGE & Co.

Stanley Street. Victoria, November 234, 1844.

NOTICE

MY business in China will in future be conduc.

Tinters after dry on the 30th June lust. M

LINDSAY & Ch

Hongkong, 20th March, 1845,

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R WILKINSON DENT has been addmitted

a partner in our firm,

DENT & Co.

Macao, 1st February, 1845.

ted under the style of GILMAN & Co, and ABBAHAM Bowmax, and MR. SPENCER ComPros, at Shanghai, and Mr. Jobs Jarvis, at Macao, are authorized to sign the same by procu ration.

R. J. GILMAN.

Canton, 1st February, 1845.

FOR SALE. TIDONIA is Pipes, Hogsheads and Quarter Casks from the bofise of Bruce & Co., Teneriffe, Apply to KENNEDY, MACGREGOR, &Co

Victoria, 10th December, 1914.

E for sale by

FAST India Company's Bills on Bengal, accepted V

NYE PARKIN & Ca Canton, 15th March, 1845.

FOR SALE.

JUST RECEIVED.

2nd.

On Buildings of the foregoing description when adjoining te others, in which no hazardous | Victoria, March 12th, 1845. goods are housed. On such the premium will be 1 per cent per annum, ́-

3rd. Buildings of the latter description, but containing hazardous goods, prenitum 11 per cent per annum.

Of the first Class Assumince will be accepted to the extents of £ 10,000, ou one risk.

Of the second of third Class 5.000.

A Building and its contents taken together form one Risk, and the zove mentioned amounts V 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,

SODA WATER.

SALE,-At the Store of Mr. John Smith is

ON SALE, At the State of

Soda Water Manufactory there. Macan, 11th January, 1945.

$

MR GODDARD Attorney of Her Majesty'

Court of Queen's Bench in England and an Attorney, Solicitor, Proctor, and Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Flongkong may be Con sulted at his Ofecs, Berd's Buildings, near Ma- gistruny Street,

Victoria, 13th February, 1845,

NOTICE.

2. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg

DR. Commenterent shapes Parties applying for Insurance will be pleased to send in full patiesturs of the risk, any deviation | proceeding to Whampoa, that they have asuwisted from which without the consent of the Company | themelves as Medial and Surgical practitioners.

J Dent & Co Madeira.

TADEIRA in Pipes from the house of Scott, FROM France a large quantity of Sardines of Se-wili vitiate the policy.

Apply to, Victoria, and October, 1544.

BELL & Co.

perior quality.

Apply to Victoria, 11th arch 1545.

N. BOULLE.

MACVICAR & Co.

Agents in Chiga,

Mecao, 27 July, 18

at that anchorage.

Chinn Vuel, moored in Blenkein Reich,

Ship's Medicing (besta replenished

July 1, 1944, †