all but defeated in the electing for vice-presidents, { which M. Guizot uttrilates to the opposition of the Court, Both suppositions are probably correct i and if so, the fate of the present ministry is saled, but it is possibl that they may make another trial of the disposition of the Chambers before resigning. Should this he desid lly favourable, their existence may be prolonged during the King's pleasure, and ny longer. M. Mols has had several interviews with his Majesty during the last few days, and the fee Eng is so strong as to the retirem. nt of ministers, trit several pabba men have refuse'l to accept the bureau of instruction, Vacant by the resignation of M. Villemin, who is dangerously ill.
APRIL.
SHIPPING INTELLISENJE
ARRIVED.
13-Ariel, McFarlana, Fast Const.
12-Rob Roy, White, Shanghai & Choan. 13-Harlequin, Norris, Macao.
13 Pantaloon, Porter, Whampoa."
[pore.
13-H. M. Steamer Driver. Capt Hayes, Singa-
13 Tory, Johnson, Shanghai.
14-Louisu, Forgan, Whampoa.
14-Zephyr, Gibbon, Chusin.
APRIL.
SAILED.
10-Oriental, Wilson, London.
10-Marker, Kärberg, Nr. Copamcreco.
12-Vanguard, Walker, Liverpool. 12-Constant, Hemery, Whimpos. 11-Pantaloon, Porter, Singapore.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.-March 19th Ernard, from China 9th and Steamer Proserpine from China 11th March; 20th Marquis of Hastings, from Macao 11th March 24th Diana, from Madras for Hong king with part of the 42 Regt; 25th Crest, from Macao 12th March; and Duke of Roxburgh, and the Worcester, froin Madras for longkong with the 42nd Regt; 26th Mor, from Bombay 18th Feb; 28th H. M. S. Agincourt, from China 15th March; April 1st. Antelope, from Macao 19th March.
SALLED--March 19th Anna Eliza. Hongkong; 2th Dhar, Dongkong; Fielen, China; 26th Mor,
Flongkong.
UNDER DESPATCH FOR CHINA-Resolution, Crest, Diana, Duke of Rouburgh, Worcester, and the Orestes.
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR.
TU M. S. Castor. Capt. Graham..
HM S. Samgyung, Sir E. Beleher.
H. M Steam Ship, Piva. Capeña Gifford.
H. M. Steam. Driver, Captain dayes-
H.M.S. Ja len, Master Comman fing Wellington.
Hosuit: I and Store Ship
Ariel, MiFarl .ne, Red Rarze, M-1 Museppe, Fraser, Pulcan. Oliver, Danir, Penei, Tory, Juhason,
M-Murdo
Laais 1. Vorgani,
Zaply",
Ribbon.
Lingel, 100. -
Rib Rog, White,
Harlequin, Morris.
Duri. (As ) Kennedy
J Matheson & Co.
J. Matheson & Co.
J. Matheson & Co.
·Dent & Co. Dent & Co
Dent & Co Dent & Co Finery & Frazer. Murrow & Co Murrow & Co. A. Heard & Co.
Dansburg (Dan.}i berbeir, Bard Lange & Co.
N. Dints, Hugheslom & Co.
Patral. (Am) Rutgers,
Sulpa, Ridley
Starling, Chape,
Barrish ShippiNS AT WHAMPOA. d
Warlock, Jauncyt
Constant, Hem ny,
Biz, Paterson,
New Margarek Ager,
'Oriental. MeFoe,
J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co. Lindsay & Co. Turner & Co.
McLean. Dearie & Co.
Sir F. Ryan, 320, Anderson,
Cacique, Eldrei,
Aurara, 101, Massey,
Eat, Smith,
Boxcar, Woadbery,
Marrow & Co. Marrow & Co. Gilman & Co.
Ripley Smith & Co.
Bush & Co, Young Quan, 85, Me Naly, Fitcher & Co.
BRITISH VESSELS AT MIACAD. |
Little Catherine, Righý, Larne, 577. Wilson,
Amazon, Abbot,
J. Matheson & Co
McVicar & Co. McVicar & Co. J, Hudson, A. D. Furdonjec.. D. and M. Rustomjec.
Isabella Robertson, 359, Kelly, Ruparrell, 318, Duan,
Corsair, Fraser,
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO.
Wetmore & Co. A. Heard & Co. Russell & Co.
Chile, Ruot Bray,
Dart, Keunedy,
Beleidere,
SUNDRIES
J. Matheson & Co.
DIED.
John (Swede) Osterberg,
Oa 5 April 1845-After a short bat severe illness, HENRY EDWARD Chorrca Esq.
Commissariat Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1945. . DERS of Rupees or South American Dollars exchange for Bills on the Lords Commis sioners of Her Majesty's Treasury will be received at this Office, until Monday the 21st inst. at noon, in such suras as may be required to the extent of twenty thousand pounds sterling The Tenders to smte the number of peace sterling required for Rupes or Dollar and the most favourable to Go- verament will be accepted
W. MILLER.
LOST.
Deputy Cony Geal,
CASE continging cutlery very much resem-
Abling a progres toon
[SP] from the Marquis of Bute of London, Should any person have such a case they will please ta inform the undersigned.
Victoria, 13th April 1845.
N. DUUS.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
JUST RECEĻVĒD. AND for Sale by the undersigned a few Liqueur
Cruct Stands.
F. FUNCK Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 16th April, 1815.
W. FRANKLYN has just received and opened for sale. A larger invoice of the following articls, at whole sale prices if taken in my quidity.
Lion Drill, White and Brown, Irish Linen, "Lewan Handkere huis, Table Napkins, Huckabrek bowels, Printed linen, White Counterpanes, Toilet Covers fringed awl plato.
Counter weighing Machines, Patent Steelya:ds,. Sailors Knives, Naval Swords, regulation Infan. | tary, do, Cavalry, do. Flint, and percussion Guns, Locks, Knives, Scissors. Saddlery.
Victoria, 15th April, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
H. FRANKLYN will Sell on the Thurs
We day next the 17th instant at 11 O'clock
A. M. at Chinam's Wharf
C. W. BOWRA.
Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit. Merchant
20 Queen's Road, Flongkong. Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared
supply ships with every description ofnavalsstore and Spars of all sizes – he has also in immediate rea- diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with force Pumps Hose &c. &c.
749
SALE OF TOWN÷ALLOTMENTS.
C. MARKWICK, WILI. SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
Street.
Saturday the 19th day of Aprifat 18 o'clock, A. M., at his Auction Reams, Pollinger
FIVE valmble ManINE ALLOTMENTs of Lent sitimtul on the Quen's Roal, contiguous to Mr.
Knight's residence, and commanding a fine view, of the Harbor.
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Goods sold by Auction or on commission These allotments offer peeliar admotages to Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz, purchasers having frantages to two streets, the groin ! Anchors and ables of all sizes,
perfectly level and not requiring de slightest ex- Sai's made to order under the maingement of penditurean it, and the Government yearly Rental an experienced sail maker
N_B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few superior Chronometers by Murray
January 7th, 1845.
NOTICE
TIE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the_Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's land Forces in China to receive ulf Packages ad Cotton Yarn, Rhubarb, Chests of Tea, Wine, dressed to the Officers or lesses of any Regiment Beef in Barrels. Biscuits, Bocks, Tobacco, Stock-who may have left this command. holm Tar, Pitch, and Sundry other articles.
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on each all ment trifling, The Auctioneer there desirous of erecting building to attend this sales, före strongly and confilently recommends perstars.
from the well know fact of all the valuable Land for Mercantile person having ligen already sold by the Government and. Residentes, erected: thercon, such an opportunity as the present will not ocrue again.
A Plan of the allotusents can be seen at the Auctioneers Rooms,
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ply to
Terms at Sale.
FOR SALE, QUANTITY of Allsop's India Pale Ale (first quality) in casks containing 3 duzen, Ap-
F. FUNCK Opposite the Commissariat, Victoria, 21st March, 1945.. [USP- Recôived and for sale by the undersigned Gentlenens Superfino Black Satin Stocks, ALSO a few fino Blue Cloth Caps,
NOTICE
E FUNCK.
Terms of Sale as per printed hands bills,
NOTICE having been is aned by the Senior
Vice-President of the Medical Missionary ADNAMS From Lawrie's & Co. Oxford Society calling a general meeting to, he held at street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, und Canton on the 26th March, contrary to the requisi- | Coach Triminer, &e begs to return his sincere tion of a majority of the committee, and to the thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and expressed wishes of a majority of all the members inhabitants of Hongkong generally for their of the Society in China, I am directed by the Comliberal support since he has commenced business mitee to intimate that, in accordance with the in the above line, and to informs them that, he has original requisition, approved of by all the members always on hand Saddlery of every description, of the committee except one, and those constituting Harness, Single and Double do, Bridles, and Victoria, 26th February, 1145, a majority of all the members of the Society in Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest- China, and in accordance with the express wishes, ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword of all the Bledical Officers of the Society except Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cuses, Accoutrements &c. a General meeting of the Medical Mis: Cloth and Morocën Cushions for Parlour chairs &c, one sionary Society in China will be held at Hongkong Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs inade to at the Elospital of the Institutions on Saturday the order, J. Adam as, als on hand several pairs of 19th April in past to'clock for the transaction Doe and Buckskin Leather Brenches, white and brown Boot Tops, suitable for l'ostillions, Every of general business.
Tam Luther directed to strig that, with extreme description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, regret re committee have received intimation, that&c. bought and sold on commission. Approved a meeting was held in Canton on the 20th March, indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 at which one officer and two other member of the months.. Society only were present, and assuming to be a
3, New Chin, Street, meting of the Medical Missionary Society in Victoria, 28th March, 1845. China; and reluctantly to declare that the said moeting, being convened and held in opposition to the expressed views of a majority of the Society did not constitute a meeting of the Medical Mis sionary Sockty.
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By order of the Committer,
ALEXANDER ANDERSON-
ITAVI
SMITH & BRIMELOW, Queen's Road Victoria.
TAVE on hand Superior Port, Sherry, Cham
pagne, Claret Saturae &e. Cognac, and, Hollands in one.
Vice-Presiden and Acting Secretary London Bottled Porter, Porter and e
Macao, Sist March, 1815.
DOG FOUND.
BRINDLED bull bitch, about 10 months old with a white spot on the right eye, followed the undersigned about six weeks ago and is still in his possession. If not claimed in ten days from this date, she will be sold to pay expinos. Apply
⠀ JOHN WILLIAM BARNES.
Oversee on Shuck-pia-wan road. Victoria, 12th April, 1845.
BRITISH HOTEL.
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house
M.siteda, the Corner of Graunstre, a short
distance south of the Queen's Road, whith he in tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above title.
Gentlemen favouring him with their partionage
will find their comfort strictly attended to.
All the aïticles supplied will be of the first rate description.
*
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1945.
WANTED.-A situation in a store or retail:
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II. FRAKLYN has for sale, Lading and W. Gentoons Saldies of superior make, Somerset da, handsomoly worked and padded, dours ble and single Bridles complete of various pat- terns, carriage and Gig Harness, Girth Surrup leathers, brushes &c.
Also at wholesale prices sold in any quantity. *Canvass, Rope, Twine. Puch, Tag, Timber and deals of Red and White pine, Navy bread, Paint Oil, Tables, and Chairs, Register and other stoves, Branly in bottle, Genova in casks of 20 gals, Al- sops and Bass's, Ale in Wood and bottle, Purt ami ·· Sherry imported from well known houses, Sherry, Vidonia in quarter casks and Octaves, Champaguo Claret, Dinner services of China. Trowser statis Merino Pilon Cloth, Flannel, Manila Hats, Paides and Chairs, Indian Corn, Caspets from 60 centy to 75 per yard, a few Barometers and a variety of handsome engravings charts and maps
Commission Rooms. Chinam's Wharf.
APARTMENTS TO LET
Cases, iu Cask, Allsops Beer in battle, Scoteli Ali in bottle, assorte ed Pickles, huttled Fruits, Jams, Sauces, Tarragon Vinegar, and Sardines, Salmon in Tins. Sinoked Hirings, a low tins of Normandy Pippins York Westphalia and American Hams, Prime Butter, English and Dutch Cheese, Lar Sugar, Raisins, Wine andsula Biscuits &c. &c. Also: Baro ineters, transparent Telltales, Box Compasses, Caneas of different qualities, Blocks, Turpentine, Paints, patent Padlocks, also a few reams of Victoria, 21st March, 1814. Foolscap &c. &c.
Victoria, 29th March, 1815.
FOR SALE AT THE STORES OF
SMITH & BRIMELOW, TENNENTS Beer in prime order @ $10 per
Hogshead, Rees's Beer do, do do.
THE undersigned have on sate Worthington and Robinson's Beer lately arrived and in excellent order, also a small quantity of Chacolate packed in
small Tips.
business by one, whe has been accustomed to. the same in Hongkong for upwards of two years; he has no objection to collecting Bills it' required. Respectable references can be given. Apply at the Cilice of this Paper; if by letter, address to A.-Z.to | 1) the care of the Publisher. .
flongkong, 9th April, 1815.
NO FICE
THE Subscribers give notice that they have re
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 10th April, 1845.
FOR SALE.
MUPERIOR Port from Bryant sud Daries and very superior Sherry, from the Houses Verticand Pitman; also good table Sherry of various qualities and prices; Chrets, viz - Panillac St. Julien and Leoville, Champagne, Brandy, Porter, Ale, and Stout of the best brands; fresh Salmon in tins, Sperm Candles, Cheese, blue and black
J. C. POWER,
Victoria, 12th April, 1945,
I moved from Colon to the premises adjoin ink, &c. de ing those of Framjee Jamsetjee Esq, where they. continue to carry on their business as Ship wrights and Spar makers, tron work in all its branches done on the most reasonable terms by an experienc- ed Blacksmith All orders loft with W. Bowna will be promptly attended to
EMERY & FRASER, Victoria, March 12th, 1815. NOTICE.
ITR. VESEY begs 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 plain. House fittings of all descriptions, including handsome Fire side Bell Pulls & &c.
A variety of modern incle pieces, Mortice and brass case locks of ditlerent sizes &c. &c. The whole of which, being shipped to Mr. Vessy di rect from the Manufacturies, he will be able to submit to the Public at very advurtsgeous prices.
JUST RECEIVED. PROM France a large qu mity of French Olives, P and Sandhus, Eight i s. white Louf Sugar. French Coaria, Clad St. Julia,: Du. Leville, Samerne & x.
N. BOULLE,
Victorix, April 2nd, 1915.
FANTED to-Bortew 3 or 4000 Dullis, eu mortgage for which goed interest will be giren, for particulars. Apply to
PHILLIES SOORE & Co: Victoria 18th-Fåƒ, 1955,
Wwwx's Road
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JUST RECEIVED.
ND for Sale by the undersigned, a large invoice.
of Books, consisting of Family and Pocket Bibles and Prayer Books, Office Paper, Judex Books, Quills, Ink and all the Standard Novels, of the day in l'amphlet and other forms.
THE
P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE: THE House know as the Britains Boast, with land under and adjoining said lot, measures as fellows.
On Queen's Road
Rear....
East...
West:
144 feet 140 do.
68 do.
100 do.
The Ground rent, is about 8150 per year. The above is well worthy the attention of any person wishing to make a profitable investinent. For particulars apply to
P. TOWNSEND.
JUST IMPORTED.
Suite of Rooms, consisting of one sitting room and two bed-rooms, in a central and healthy situation close to the dra, a fine view of the bay cook-room, bathing do, and stabling the AP ply to
THE
W. H PŇANKLYN. Chinain's Wharf.
NOTICE.
WIE interest and responsibity of the Into Mr. M. MEuex in our firm ceased with his death on the 10th instant
MEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 10th April, 1815s NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership between MuCDOCH MEWEN and ALEXANDER MARTIN MATHIESON in the trade ami business of Commission Agents and Auctioneers and gene. rally, is dissolved this day so far as relates to the said Mucoocu M'EwEx deceased, and that all debts due to the said late partnership are to be paid and those duo from the same, discharge at No. 4 Queen's Road where the business will in future be continued by the said ALEXANDER MAR. TIN MATHIPSON under the stile or firm of M'Ewen & Co. Dated this 10th day of April, 1815,"
MEWEN & Ca ALEXANDER MARTIN MATHIESON
TOR SALE-At the office of this paper.
Compradores cheque books.
FOR
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchant seaman's act endorsed on the back,
Charterparties, after forms by Chitty.
Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports, for counting houses.
INGUISTS REPORTS and Navy Bts for sale
at this. Office.
Office Friend of China, 28th Dec., 1844.
(From the Monthly Mail, 7th fun.) COURT AND FASHION.
The Queen and Prince Albert proceed nie visits to the Dukes of Wellington and Burgking-- ham during the next week.--A report 5 in Circulation that the domestic circle of her Ma- jesty
will probably be blessed with another in- crease some time touwards the close of the
samimer.
The Marquis of Abeream. Earl de Grig, Bart Talbot, and the Earl of Powis, wire ins- talled at the chapter of the Order of the Garter held for the admission of the Duke of Sazu. Coburg, as Kaights, on vacancies caused by PER Oriental and for sale Bf Batch the deaths of the Dake of thors. Analys, d Pounger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Gratton, the Marque of Wollbales, and the Indian ale in cases of 3 dozens each cho Barclay | part of Lonsdale. and Perkins Battled Poster in cases of 3 dozens each.
Victoria, 21st March, 1945.
The reon has been pleased to appoint W Bam Gore Oneley, Eq. (now Secretary to Legution at Rin Janeiro,) to be Minister Ph
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