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instead of the interpolate Scottish Office, which favours transubstantiation.

A meeting was lately, held of the Scottish Epis. copal Society. The object of this institution is to , augment the miserable salaries of the Episcopal clergy, some of whom have only 401, a-year; also to furnish retired allowances to aged and disabled ministers, to aid in building chapels and schools. and to supply Bibles gratis to the poorer members The Scottish Episcopal Church has about ninety chapels, and its incumbers are said to include a ma jority of the nobility and gentry. The Society draws its supplies from all Scotland, and the whole sum which it has raised in a year, with the aid of its Poors, Honourables, and titled patrons, for the laudable purposes mentioned,-is only 1,800.

APRIL..

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED.

15-Sam, Taylor, Shanghai.

17- Charles Jones, Clarkson, Shanghai,

SAILED.

APRIL.

17-Louisa, Forgan, Macao.

VESSELS IN VICTORIA Harbour. II M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham. H. M. S. Samarang, Sir E. Beļaber. II. M. Steam Ship, Vixen. Captain Gifford,, II. M. Steam. Driver, Captain Hayes. FL.M.S. Minden, Master Commanding Wellington,

Hospital and Store Ship.

Ariel, M'Farlane,

Red Rorer, M*Murdo,

Mazeppa, Fraser,

Falcon, Oliver,

Denia, Pruso, Tory, Johnson,

Zephyr, Gibbon,

Petrel Gibbous,

"Sam, Tuylor,

Charles Jones, Clarkson,

J. Matheson & Co, J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co.

Dent & Co. Dent & Co. Dent & Co. Dont & Co.

Fox Rawson & Co. Fox Rawson & Co. Einery & Frazer.

Murrow & Co. Murrow & Co. A.Heard & Co.

Dansburg, (Dan.)flaberbeir, Bund Lange & Co.

Tinnet, 100, ---

Rob Roy, White,

Harlequin, Morris,

Dark, (Am.) Kennedy.

Parel. (Am) Rodgers,

Suipe, Riddle,

Mit Keesit, (Ami ) Cushman,* Starling, (Passage Bout) Chaph,

N. Duus. Hughesdon & Co. Bush & Co.

Barrish SuPPING AT WHAMPOA.

Warlock, Jayney.

Coustant, Hemeny,

Miza, Paterson,

New Margaret. Ager,

Oriented. McFee,

J. Matheson & Co.

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

Commissariat Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1845. TENDERS of Rupees or South American Dollars in exchange for Bils on the Lords Commis- sioners of Her Majesty's Treasury will be received at this Office, unt'l Monday the 21st inst at noon, in such sums as may be required to the extent of twenty thousand pounds sterling, The Tenders to state the number of pence sterling required for Rupee or Dollar and the most favourable to Gio- vernment will be accepted.

W. MILLER. Deputy Comy, Gent,

NOTICE having been by the

C. W. BOWRA.

Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant

20 Queen's Rond, Hongkong..

753

BRITISH AND FOREIGN NEWSPAPER OFFICE. SM versing Agents, No. 18, Consili, QUMMONDS & CLOWES, General Newspaper

Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this forward London and Country Newspapers to all Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared parts of the world. Proprietors of Colonial News

liberal Terms, Advertisements are promptly in to supply ships with every description ofnavalsstore Papers, Booksellers, and News Agents supplied on and Spars of all sizes—he has also in immediate reasserted in all the Continental, London, and Country diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with Journals and Magazines, fresh water, fitted with force Pumpe Hose &c. &c.

"Gonds sold by Auction or on commission

Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes. Sai's made to order under the management of

A Vice-Presivi the Medical Missimary an experienced sail maker

Society calling a general meeting to be held at Canton on the 26th March, contrary to the requisi. tion of a majority of the committee, and to the expressed wishes of a majority of all the members of the Society in China, Fam directed by the Com- mittee to intimate that, in accordance with the original requisition, approved of by all the members of the committee except one, and those constituting a majority of all the members of the Society in China, and in accordance with the expressed wishes of all the Medien! Officers of the Society except one a General meeting of the Medical Mis- sionary Society in China will be held at Hongkong at the Hospital of the Institutions on Saturday the 19th April at in part 4 o'clock for the transaction of general business.

I am further directed to state that, with extreme regret the committee have received intimation, that a meting was held in Canton on the 26th March, at which one officer and two other member of the Society only were present, and assuming to be a meeting of the Medical Missionary Society in China; and reluctantly to declare that the said maceting, being convened and held in opposition to the expressed views of a majority of the Society, did not constitute a meeting of the Medica! Mis sionary Society.

By order of the Committer,

ALEXANDER ANDERSON. Vice-President and Acting Secretary, Macao, 31st March, 1845.

A

DOG FOUND. BRINDLED ball bitch, about 10 months old with a white spot on the right 'eye, followed the undersigned about six weeks ago and is still in

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his possession. If not claimed in ten days from this date, she will be sold to pay expences. Apply

·JOHN WILLIAM BØRNES. Overseer on Shuck-pia-wan road. Victoria, 12th April, 1845.

NOTICE.

J. Matheson & Co. THE Subscribers give notice that they have re-

Lindsay & Co. Turner & Co.

| McLean. Dearie & Co. Marrow & Co.

Sir E. Ryan, 320, Anderson,

Cacique, Eldred,

Aurora, 194, Massey,

Emz, Smith,

Boxer, Woodbery,

Young Quran, 83, McNally,

Murrow & Co. Gilman & Co.

Ripley Smith & Co. Bush & Co, Fletcher & Co.

BRITISH VESSELS AT MACÃO,

Little Catherine, Rigby,

Jenisa, Forgan,

Larne, 57%. Wilson,

Amazon, Abbot,

Isabella Robertson, 350, Ruparrell, 318, Dean, Corsair, Fr. ser,

J. Matheson & Co; Dent & Co. McVicar & Co. McVicar & Co. Kelly,

J. Hadann. A. D. Furdomjee, D. and M. Rustomjee.

AMERICAN AT Whampoa and Macao.

Chile, Ruot Bray,

Dart, Kennedy,

Belvidere, Ederbook,

SUNDRIES

Surut, Pierce,

John (Swede) Österberg,

Wetinore & Co.

A. Heard & Co. Russell & Co, Russell & Co.

J. Matheson & Co.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY..

W. COWAN, begs to infrom his friends and the premises lately occupied by EDWARD FARNCOME, Esq., as a Dispensary, and hopes by strict atten. tion to merit a share of Public patronage: Medicine Chests fitted and replenished; Patent Medicines and Perfumery

NB. Orders left with Messrs McEwEN & Co. will be punctually attended to.

Victoria, 19th April, 1845.

WANTED A SITUATION.-A respectable

European Female wishing to return to Madras, is desirous of engaging herself to a Lady or Family proceeding to Madras or Calcutta on reasonable terms, Unexceptionable characters and references can be produced.

Victoria, toth April, 1845.

FOR SALE.

young Sydney HORSE under 3 years old

standing about 17 hands high. Apply to

C. W. BOWRA.

Victoria, 18th April, 1845,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few superior Chronometers by Murray.

January 7th, 1843.

NOTICE

MIE undersigned is nuthorized by his Excellency and Forces in China to receive all Packages d dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment who may have left this command.

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

NOTICE.. HE interest and responsibity of the late Mr. M.

MEwas in one firm ceased with his death. on the 10th instant.

MEWEN & Co.

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Victoria,, 10th April, 1845,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership between MuCDOCH M'EWEN and ALEXANDER. MARTIN MATHESON in the trade and business of Commission Agents and Auctioneers and gene. rally, is dissolved this day so far as relates to the said Muenocu M'EwEN deceased, and that - all debts due to the sand late partnership are to be paid and those due from the same, discharged at No. 4 Queen's Road where the business will in future be continued by the said Alexander Mar- TIN MATHESON under the stile or firm of MEWES & Co. Dated this 10th day of April, 1845,

MEWEN & Ch. ALEXANDER MARTIN MATHESON.

JEST IMPORTED;

PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Puttinger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Indian ale in cases of 3 dozens cach, also Barclay - and Perkins Bottled Porter in cases of 3 dagens each.

Victoria. 21st March, 1943.

SALE OF TOWN ALLOTMENTS. C. MARKWICK. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

moved from Cowloon to the premises adjoin- | ing those of Framjee Tamsetjee Esq, where they continue to carry on their business as Ship wrighus N This day at 41 o'clock, p. al., and Spar makers Iron work in all its branches done on the most reasonable terms by an experienc

OF THE GROUND.

FIVE valuable MARINE ALLOTMENTS of Land situated on the Queur's · Road, (contiguous to Mr.

ed Blacksmith. All orders left with C. W. BowRAM-Knight's residence,) which will be distinguished will be promptly attended to

by red Flags, and commanding a fine view of the Harbor.

EMERY & FRASER, Victoria, March 12th, 1845.

These allotments offer peculiar advantages to NOTICE.

purchasers having frontages to tad streets the ground FR. VESEY begs to acquaint the Ladies and perfectly level and not requiring the slightest ex

Gentlemen of Hongkong that. he has readypenditure on it, and the Government yearly Rental for their inspection at his House adjoining that of ou mich allotment trifling. The Auctioneer there- Mr. MARTIN FORD, a choice selection of State fore strongly and confidently recommends persons Table Tops of various Patterns both inlaid and desirous of erecting building to attend this sal- tis, phin. House fittings of all descriptions, including from the well know fact of all the valuable Land for handsome Fire side Bell Pulls &c. &c.

Mercantile persons having been already sold by the Government and Residences erected thereon, such an opportunity as the present will not occur again, A Plan of the allotments can be seen at the Auctioneers Rooms.

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

ADNAMS.

J.

From Lawric's & Co. Oxford street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Coach Trimmer, &c begs to return his sincere thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and inhabitants of Hongkong generally for their liberal support since he has commenced business in the above line, and to informs them that, he has

Terms at Salt.

UST Received and for sale by the undersigned

Jien leuens superfine Black Satin Stocks,

ALSO a few fine Bluc Cloth Caps.

F. FUNCK. Victoria, 26th February, 1145.

FOR SALE. QUANTITY of Allsop's India Pale Ale (first Ap-

always on hand Saddlery of every description, A quality) in custs containing a dozen. Harness, Single and Double do, Bridles, and ply to Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest. ed. Coach Trimming in all its

Belts, Scabbards. Pisul cases, branches, Sword

F. FUNCK, Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 21st March, 1815.

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and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chairs &c. II. FRANKLYN has just received and opened for sale. A larger invoice of the Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to order, J. Aduam has, also on hand several pairs of following articles, at whole sale prices if taken in Doc and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and any quantity. brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Every description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &c. bought and sold on commission. Approved indorsed Bills, above 8 100 accepted at 2 and 3 months.

3, New Chinn, Street, Victoria, 28th March, 1845. -

FOR SALE. UPERIOR Port from Bryant and Davies, and very superior Sherry, from the Houses Ferie and Fitmon, also good table Sherry of various qualities and prices; Clarets, viz: -Panillac St. Julien and Leocille, Champagne, Branty, Porter, Ale, and Stout of the best brands; fresh Salmon in tins, Sperin Candles, Cheese, blue and black lok, &c. &c.

J. C. POWER,

Victorias 12th April. 1815.

FOR SALE.

HE House know as the Britains Boast with Tand under and adjoining said let, measures as

N Monday 21st inst., will be sold by Public follows.

ON

signed at 11 A. M.

200 Dozen Heer in 3 dozen cases; Ame rican Soap, Cheese; Chintz, and sundry other articles.

ALSO, AT 6 P. M.

A large invoice of Maps consisting of Maps of the world; Chusan group,

Maps of the states, Amoy; China; British Isles; Canton River; Overland Road; Affiho- nistan; and sundry others with views in Chine.

Terms Cash.

On Queen's Read Rear.... Fast.....

Wist..

!ft fert.

110 da

66 do. $t:0 do.

The Ground rent is about $150 per year. The above is well worthy the attention of any pro wishing to make a profitable investment. For: particulars apply to

P. TOWNSEND. JUST RECEITED

ND for Sale by the undersigned, a large invoice

Linen Drill, White and Brown, Irish Linen, Lawnn Handkerchiefs, Table Napkins, Huckalmek towels, Printed linen, White Counterpanes, Toilet Covers fringed and plain.

Counter weighing Machines, Patent Steelyards, Sailors Knives, Naval Swords, regulation Intan. tary, do Cavalry, do, Flint, and percussion Guns, Locks, Knives, Scissors, Saddlery.

Victoria, 15th April, 1945.

NOTICE.

FRAKLYN has for sale. Ladies and Gentlemens Saddles of superior inake Somerset do, handsomely worked and padded, dous ble and single Bridles complete of various pat terns, carriage and ig Harness, Girths, Stirrup leathers, brushes &c.

Also at wholesale prices if sold in any quantity, Canvass, Rope, Twine, Purh, Tar, Timber aft deals of Red and White pine, Navy bread, Print Oil: Tables, and Chairs; Register and other stores, Brandy in bottle, tieneva in casks of 20 gals. Al- Brand Babos, Ale in Wood and bottle, Port and Sherry imported from well known houses, Sherry, Vilonia in quocter casks and Octaves, Champagne Chiret, Danier services oferty Trowser stuffs Merino Pilot Cloth, Flannel, Miquila Prats, Tables and Chrs, Indian Corn, Caspy's from 60 cents 10.5 per yard, a few Baroiecters and a variety of handsome engravings charts and maps

LONDON NEWSPAPERS. Their Days of Publication and Prices in London-

Daily Moraing

Times Morning Chronise Morn ug Herald Moring Advertiser' Morning Post Public Ledger

Globe Starlard

Sun

Daily Evening

Shipping Gazette

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Evening Mail

Evening Chronicla

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturda j.

-St. James's Chronicle"

Récord. Patriot

Monday and Thursday.

Tuesday, and Friday Lendon Kinzetti: (për skævt) London New. Prize Current

Monday.

Bell's Weekly Messinger Country Chronicle John Bull Magnet

Mark Lane Express New Farmer's Joumal Observer

City Chronicle

Tuesday.

Mercame Price Currout Mercantile Journal:

Wednesday.

Nonconformist

Watch

Church Intelligenter

Thursday.

English Churchmin

Taw Chronicle

Friday.

Church and State trazette Comtry ferall Pren's Piice Cher, it. Wesleyan Chronicle

Anti-Slavery Reporter)

Alternate Wirdavslags

- Atternale Suurways. New-Zealand Jourouf,

Äst and 15th of the Month,, Publishers' Circular

Saturday,

Age and Argus Ath mein

Alas

B's Life in Londo Hell's Weekly Messenger

Kiamia

Bulder.

Colonial Gazeite Courrier de l'Europe. Court Gazette Court Journal Dispatch Ecotomist

Era

Ex uninor

Gardeners: Chronicle |

Gardeners' Gazette Inquirer

-John Buil

Journal of Commeren

Jurist, varies, but marked Justice of Peace

Lancet

Law Times

League

Laga! Guide

hit rary Gazette".

Hustrated Lowdon News Medical Tones

Medical and Surgical Journal Mining Journal

Naval ami Military Cluzette New Bell's Messenger News of the World'

Pictorial Times Punch

Railway Chronicle Railway Record

Haway Jurnal (lierapath's)

Rubway Times

Satirist Sentinel

Sunday Tings Spectator

#Tablet

United Servier Glazeite Weekly Chronicl

Monthly

Christian Exammer

Indian Ala

Indian Mall

bulan New

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Monthly Tuna Loulou May (for. India.) Ecclesiastical Gazette [and Fuelf South Australian News Western Australian News fit-ft is requested that Foreigs Outers may be arcampanied by a remittulice, of a reference to Some House in Londen für Payment,

(From the London Maily SPORTING,

Commissiou Rooms Chiom's Whari. APARTMENTS TO LET.

At a meeting of the loyal Caledonian Thiet, Suite of Rooms, consisting of one sitting room

and two bed-rooms, in a central and healthy | hobbat Edinburgh, The following members were elected office bearers for the ensuing year, wiz- Pen: The Duke, of Hartburghe, "Fremurer ( dearge failio, Eleg of Jarvarood. Commallara The Hod, Wm. 13 Draain.ond, die Thane: Mon- unetiky Bits, an 1 the Ioh. Wa. Hello.

of Books, consisting of Family and Pecket i stention close to the sea, a fine view of the bay: Bibles and Prayer Buks, Office Paper, Index cockroom, bathing do, and Rabling rachel. Ap

W. H FRANKLYN. Books, Quills, Ank and off the Standard Nevelgi ply to P. TOWNSEND,

thioum': Whorf of the day în Panghies and other fans.

Victoria, 21.1 Marsh, 1×14.

Auctioneer,

P. TOWNSEND.

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