dered Capt. Fitton to strike his flag, which he re- f'ised to do, and demanding the reasons for this strange conduct. Capt. Veorhees gave no answer, but sailing from the "25th of May" made towards: the Argantine Brigantine of war "Republicana," and he sent his boats on board and took possession of her, as in the case of the 9th July," the officers and keys of the Magazine and armed chests boing sent on board the American frigate. Capt. Voor. hees then sailed to the corvettes 25th May, and summoned Captain Fitton to surrender, which he refused: the Congress then fired a gun over her and Captain Fitton, considering a contest as use- less, fired a gun and struck his flag, and was sent on board the Congress. Captain Voorhees then explained the cause of his proceedings, which was that some of the shuts firedly the Sancala at the fish ing bouts, had struck the American barque Rosalvo- The Sancala did not appear to belong to the AI gentins Requblic, and after explanation Captain Voorhees told the Argentine Captain to return ôn board his vessel, which he refused to do withou! reparation. The Captain drew up a protest and here the matter ended.
It is a singular affair throughout that the whole Argentine navy should have ben captured because a shot from another vessel had struck an American merchant vessel. It requires explanation all round.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
REPORTS
April 29th, Ship Yunchi, Joseph Steele, 134 days from Boston, 40 days from Anjer.
December 25, spoke ship Horatio 10 days from New York bound to Canton.
March 28th, off Gasper Island 8'gnalized two French men of war.
March 31st, Lat; 0° 39 S. Long, 103. 19. E. was ran into by the American ship Henry Pratt. lost quarter boat, and received considerable other Jamage..
April 15th, spoke British ship Sultana, 18 days from Bumbay, 35 days from Singapore, left Singa pore in company with Am. Frigate Constitutim, signalized the barque Montgomery.
April 10th, spoke British barqne Dhur, 27 days from Singapore bound to Hongkong.
The Lord Elphinstone, from China arrived at Penang on the 8th March,
The French frigate Serene, from Macao Sth Oct, arrived at the Cape on the 17th of Decem,ber. H. M. S. Dido, from Penang 31st Ccl. arrived at the Cape 13th Dec.
The Andaz from Macao, 16th and Singapore' 25th January arrived at Calcuta on the 17th Feb.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING. -
ARRIVALS, 26th H. M. S. Wolf from Hongkong 15th Inst; March 1st Zoe, Macão 18th Feb.; 13th Prince Albert, Macao 6th March; 14th Anonyma, Hongkong Oth March; Victoria,, Macao 5th March; 15h Lanrick, Hongkong 8th March; 16th Coquette. (Am) Macan 10th March,
D JONES Livery Stable Keeper, begs to return
of Hongkong for their kind patronages and begs to acquaint them that he is about to remove to Grah. am Street near the British Hotel where he hopes to receive a similar return of their favor.
N. B. Moving in the new Stable on the 24th Instant,
Victoria, 21-t April, 1945.
"VICTORIA LIVERY STABLES,
765
C. W. BOWRA. Ships Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
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 ofnavalsstore and Spars of all sizes-he has also in immediate rea-. diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels will
MATTHEW COOPER, begs to inform the fresh water, fitted with force Pumps Huse se.
inhabitants of Victoria, that he has taken the Livery Stables lately occupied by ROBERT JONES, where he intends also to carry on the horse shoeing and farriery business in all its bran- ches.
M. C. having had great experience in the above line, fatters himself that, he will give every satis faction to those who may favour him with their support.
The above business will be carried on by. Euro- pean grooms and farriers.
Victoria, April 23rd, 1915.
NOTICE
Goods sold by Auction or on commission Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and tables of all sizes. Sai's made to order under the management of an experienced sail maker
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few superior Chronometers by Murray
January 7th, 18454
FOR SALE.
young Sydney Hons under 3 years old
standing about 17 hands high. Apply to C. W. BOWRA. Victorin. 18th April, 1845.
NOTICE
HE Subscribers give notice that they have re- The Sens crion & give on to the premises adjoin-E ing those of Framjee lamseljee Esq, where they undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's continue to carry on their business as Shipwrights and Forces in China, to receive all Packages ad and Spar makers Iron work in all its branches dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment done on the most reasonable terms by an experiencwho may have left thus command. ed Blacksmith. All orders left with C. W. BowRA will be promptly attended to
DEPARTURES March 11th U. S. Frigate Con-
EMERY & FRASER. stitution, China; Wegion, Macao; 14th Anonyma,
Victorin, March 12th, 1845. Bombay; 16th Coquelle, Calcutta'; 17th Lanrick,
FOR SALE. Calcutta,
MANILA SHIPPING.
WHITE and Cargo Rice, Bally Coffee Coriander Seed, Katumba, Bullocks Sinews, Leaf To: ARRIVED.-April 11th. Velocipede, from Hong-
in 3 doz Cases: kong; 13th Amistad, (Sp.) Matta, from Hongkong,bacco, Cherry Cordial and Saunder's Bottled Beir 17th Huntress, (Am) from Macao? 18th Carmen, (Sp.) Escobar, from Amoy.
SHIPS PASSED ANGER. Feb. 7th Challenger, China to Sydney; 9th Hindostan, China to London; 10th Elephant, China to London; 14th Malacca, China to London; 15th Larne, China to London.
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR.
II. M. S. Castor, Capt. Graham. B. M. S. Samarang, Sir E. Belcher. H.M.S. Minden, Master Commanding Wellington.
Hospital and Store Ship,
(From Spectator, 11th January) Our paper of this day contains an article on t'ic subject of Sir Henry Pottinger's Goverment at Hongkong, taken from the Friend of China, who in it justifies himself against the (as we believe) undeserved strictures levelled at him by our Serampore Contemporary. That much esteemed journal, and some others that we could name, seem to have taken the late gallant, Plenipotentiary and Governor in Chief under their especial charge; and as self-constituted champions to step forward in his defence; when
SAILED-April 13th, Brigand, (Port.) Almeida, differing writers venture on the slightest imputo Macao; Antonia, (Sp.) Sn. Juan, to do. ; 15th tation of a fault or blunder as committed by his Elizabeth, (Hamb.) Jenson, to do.; Hugin, to Excellency. With then would appear Hongkong, 17th Thomas Parkins, (Am) Graves, difficult of belief that Sir Henry Pottinger could to Amoy; 18th Precios (Sp.) Cucullo, to Macao, do anything wrong, as it is that Lord Ellen- 19th Clarendon, (Am.) Hoddart, to Whampoa. borough did anything right. Sundry matters involving more than mere error on that gallant Officer's part, are brought forward and touched for by competent witnesses on the spot. Acts of despotism, favoritism, and injustice, are charged against him by the whole community over which he ruled ; and his own official pea has in some instances borne testimony to their truth: but yet these fond adorers will acknow. ledge no spots upon their sun--no blemish on their pattern ruler. They prefer rather to im- pagn the evidence of those, who, best knowing his character and conduct, could most accura tely estimate his merits; as if the merchants, Jantholders, and others of Hongkong, were either not competent to form an opinou touch ing the man with whom they came into daily pers mal and official contact, or not worthy of credence when they had formed it! With all our respect for Sir Henry Pottinger, and ad- miration of his commercial services to Britain, we cannot act so blindly, nor yet close our eyes against his great defects as a Colonial Gover- hor, because he possessed uncominon excellence as a Plenipotentiary. The two characters are as distinct as were the offices, and he shines.in the one as much as he was obscured in the other.. Why then do not his eulogists, as the Friend of Chint advises, content themselves with lauding him for services the distinguished nature of which all parties admit, and in whose praise all can unite, instead of attempting to discredit those who suffered by his Govern- mental eccentricities and lapses, and to per- suade the public by whom their report of both is read, that he was an injured rather than an offending party
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We look on the attempt made to exonerate hini at their expence as neither fair nor gener- ous, because the Hongkong citizens must know better than any Indian journalist, whether or not their late rater did his duty to them: nor has any person elsewhere a right to cast reflections upon them, if with due cause assigned they give an adverse verdict. The people and press of Hongkong stand toward Sir Henry Pottin- ger in the same relation that Indians and In-
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H. M. Steam Ship, Vixen, Captain Gifford. H. C. Steam, Medusa, Commander Hewit. H. M. Steam Ship, Driver, Commanding Hayes.
Ariel, M'Farlane,. Mazeppa, Fraser,
Mor. Baxter, Gazelle, Chase, . Petrel Gibbous, Caroline, Phelps, Sam, Taylor,
Dhur, Cumberland, Anne Jane, Kepley,
Anna Eliza, Grainger, Clb Young Queen, M'Nally, Sarah Louisa, Okihan, Cacique, Eldred, Linnet, 100, Horatio, (Am) Wond Auruza, 104, Massey,, Petrol. (Am) Rodgers, Syl. (Sp) Barera, Swipe, Riddle, Boxer. Woodhery, Privateer, Martell,
J. Matheson & Co, J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co.
Dent & Co. Dent & Co. Fox Rawson & Co.
Lindsay & Co.
Turner & Co. Livingston & Co.
Fletcher & Co. Fletcher & Co. Murrow & Co. Emery & Frazer,
Nye & Co. Gihnan & Co. N. Duas; N. Duns. Hughesdon & Co. Bush & Co. C.S. Lungrah
MARRIED.-At Walent Church, Path on the 2uth No-
ember, Alexander T. Gordon, 2 Surveyor-General of Hongkong, to Augustu A. Whitaker, grandaughter of the Cheavalier da Frssmann.
DIED.~At sea, on board the ship Hindostan, on the 28th of January, Captain Walker, lately of China.
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE EDITOR of the CHINA MAIL requests that the person who has sent him a communication Au OFFICER of the 18th R. I will give his Name, us no notice can be taken of Anonymons Correspondcuta,
signed
dian journalists held toward Lord Ellen-M borough, and the opinion of the former on the one, is (for all that we can perceive of differ- ence) just as much entitled to be received with respect, as was that of the last concerning the other.
It was estecined in this country-and
justly esteemed--a grave wrong, when English
Ministerialists cast a stun upon our public organs for their upright condemnation of the late Viceroy. "Who," argued they in reply, is so competent as are ive to judge his Lord ship truly and by what right do they impugn our motives or our testimony?" Why do not our brethren then act toward others, of the same principle which they claim for their own Let the Friend of India answer. There is a second article in the Hongkong pa- per, continuing the subject of the present; this we shall give another day.
APRIL.
SHIPPING INTELLIGÉNJE.
ARRIVED.
26-Cacique, Eldred, Whampoa, 26-Dhur, Cumberland, Calcetta.
26-Dart, Kennedy, Whampoa 26-Anne Jane Kepley, London,
--Sarah Louis, Oldham, Shanghai. 27- Carolina, Phelps, Whampoa.
SAILED.
APELL
23-Warlock, Jauncey, East Coast. 21-Eliza, Paterson, Londen, 95-Venice, (Am) Duaberg, Macao. 2.- Louisa, Forgen, Calean3.
27 – Mattakeesd, (Am) Cashman, Manda,
27--Apo, Cale Whampoa
28- Puri, (Am) Kemusdy. Wo sung
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Mail Office, April 28th, 1815. FOR SALE.
NYE, PARKIN & Co. –Canton. BUSH & Co.→→Hongkong,
WH
BURD LANGE & Co.
Stanley Street.
Victoria, 3rd April, 1845.
NOTICE.
R. VESEY hogs 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,. Honse fittings of all descriptions, including handsome Fire side Bell Pulls &c. &c.
A variety of modern inantle pieces, Mortice and brass case locks of different sizes &c. &c. The whole of which, being shipped to Mr. Vesuv di- rect from the Manufactories, ho will be able to submit to the Public at very advantageous prices.
J.
ADNAMS. From Lawrie'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. always hand Saddlery of every deseription, Harness, Single and Double dos, Bridles, and. Martingales made to any pattern'or weight suggust- r. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &e. Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chaits &e. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs inade to į order, J. Aduam has, also on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and
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C. W. BOWRA.
Victoria, 1st January, 1945. UST Received and for sale by the undersigned
Gentlemens Superfine Black Satin Stocks. ALSO a few fine Blue Cloth Caps. -
F. FUNCK.
Victória, 26th February, 1145.
FOR SALE. QUANTITY of Allsop's India Pale Ale (first quality) in cashs containing 3 dozen. Ap- ply to
F. FUNCK. Opposite the Commissariat, Victoria, 21st March, 1845.
FOR SALE, HE House know as the Britains Boast, with hand under and adjoining said lot, measures as follows..
On Queen's Road Rear.. East.
West
144 feet.
140 do.
G6 do.
100 do.
The Ground rent is about $150 per year. The above is well worthy the attention of any person wishing to make a profitable investment. For particulars apply to
P. TOWNSEND.'
- JUST RECEIVED.
of Books, consisting of Family and Pocket AND for Sale by the undersigned, a large invoice Bibles and Prayer Books, Office Paper, Index Books, Quills, ink and all the Standard Novels, of the day in Pamphlet and other forms.
THE
P. TOWNSEND. NOTICE.
HE interest and responsibity of the late Mr. M. MU EN in our firin ceased with lus death on the 10th instant.
MEWEN & Co,,
Victoria, 10th April, 1845.
brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Every NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership. description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, &c. bought and sold on commission. Approved indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 months.
3, New Chinn, Street, Victoria, 28th March, 1845.
„J. BIRDSEYE bugs to acquaint tie 1 habi- lauls of Hongkong that he has taken that commodious Store adjoining the Godowns of N. Dous Esq. which he will open on Monday next 28th instant with an assortnient of Faury Classe ware, Cruet stands, Jams and Jellies, Tart fruit, Smoked Herrings, Hams and Cheese. Uámos in. tins, Butter in kegs. Also, Barrell'd Flour, Ship Biscuit, Beer in Casks, and a variety of other arti- class, and trusts by attention to merit a share of Public patronage.
18 Queen's Road. N. B Goods received for sale on Commission. Victoria. 26th April, 1815, -
"NOTICE.
THE
THE Interest of Mr. A. H. Fryer in our grin, ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties
FISSOURI Pig Lead and Russia Cordage Ex having claims against us are requested to send the
"Eloratio."" Apply to
same in, and all parties indebted to us are requested to make inmediate payment to Mr. T. A. Lan who will in future carry on the business under the title of Lane & Co.
FRYER & LANE Victoria, 15th February, 1815.
NOTICE..
Victoria. 29th April, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION-
N. This day at 11 a. M. will be sold by Auction,
by the undersigned, at his sale room.
YR. T. H. ROWLAND has this day been ad
Furniture of various kinds. Cigars, Wine in M mitted a Partner in our Business which wit flhds., quarter and Octaves. Pitch in Bls., To. | M bacco. Old Copper, American Soap. Pine in future be conducted under the title of LANE,
ROWLAND, & Co. < Cehees, &c. &c.
P. TOWNSED. VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
public generally, that he has opened the COWAN, begs to infrom his friends and the premises lately occupied by EDWARD FARNCORE, Esq., as a Dispensary, and hopis by strict atten tion to merit a share of Public patronage. Medicide Chests fitted and replenished; Patent Medicines and Perfumery
NB. Orders left with Messrs McEwes & Co. will be punctually attended in,
Victoria, 19th April. 1945
NOTICE
Victoria, 1st April, 1815.
FOR SALE.
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between MueDocH MEWES, 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 saif Murdoch MEwes deceasel, and that all. debts due to the said late partnership are to be paid and these due from the same, discharged at Nd, 4 Qiieen's Road where the business will in fature be continued by the said ALEXANDER MAR- Tvs Mararsox under the stile or firm of MEWEN & Co. Dated this 10th day of April. 1945,
MEWEN & Co. ALEXANDER MARTIN, MATHIESON. FOR SALE. CARRIAGE and a pair of Horses, the pro- pony of Franje Jansujee Esq. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN
Chinam's Wharf.
HI, FRANKLYN, has just received and following articles, at whole sale juices if taken in any quantity.
W. opened for sale. A larger invoice of the
Linen Brill, White, and Brown, Irish Linen, awon Handkerchiefs, Table Napkins, Huckaback inwels, Printed linen, White Woundspanes, Toilet Covers fringed and plain,
Counter weighing Archines, Patent Steelyards, "Sailors Knives," Naval Swords, regulation tufan- tury, do. Cavalry, do. Pint, and percussion titias, Locks, Knives, Scissors; Saddlery.
Victoria, 15th April, 19945.
LAME &c.
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NOTICE.
AL FRAKLYN has fir sale, Ladies und Gentlemens Siddles of superior make, Somerset do. Landsunely workell and pasted, shatt-, ble and singl Bridle's complete of various pat.
JUST received an assortment of Wellington and terms, criage and Cog Harness, Girts, Stirop
half Boots-Ruled and 'lam account Books of different sizes and descriptions-also a small quantity of superior Almonds and Raisins Pale Brandy and Sundry other Articles.
A \P. £. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSÓN, beg- Dhoni, e to the Commuasides of straty proceeding to Wharpes, that they have associated themselves as Medical and Surgia practitionera at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Reach Slip's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st, 1944.
JEST IMPORTEDL
LANE ROWLAND & Co Victoria. 1st Apri, 1915.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. Tthe Stores of the undersigned a quantity a
leathers, brushes der.
Also at wholesale prices if solil in any quantity. Cantasy, Hope, Twice, Puch, Tas, Timber and deals of Red and White pine, Navy bread, Paint Qil, Tables, and Chairs, Register and other sturen, Brandy in bottle, tie nova ja caskevi 20 yals, Al waps and Buss's, Ale in Wood and battle, Port and Sherry imported from well known houses, Sherry, quarter casks and Ortaves, Champagne
fine chocolates in tine allo a small quantity services of China, Trowers stulls of Mustard, Bardices, éc
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, April 22nd, 1815..
FUR SAL
UPERIOR Part from Bryant and · Danies, and very superior Sherry, from the flocond Vertuend Pitman, abo good table sherry of various galities sai prova; Chests, cia; - Panilaz St.
Merino Pilon Club, Flaunel, Manila Hats. Tabien Hand Chairs, Indus Corn, Casperts from 60 custa to 75 per yarth, a few Paror eters and a variety of handsome engravings chart and maps
Comcision Boom: Chiana's When. APARTMENTS TO LET. Shite of Hooda, ennsisting of one sitting room Bobtwo bet-ronica, in a central and healthy
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Jain and Labrite, hampagne, kaply, Porter,
Pottinger Street, a mad Motel of Albiga · Ale, uni Sentot, the best broads, fresh Patroon, atention close to the sea, a fine view of the bay indan ale in men of a domus rarh (abo Parely in den, sperm Candles Chow, Live had black chak roomy bashing do, and etabling attachel. Ape ̈ and Perkins Botfed Porter`in rawca of 3dezno let, de 30 ezch
Vunnada, that March, 1943.
C. POWER,
My es
W. EL PIASKLYN,
ham's Whirl Vietheia, the March, 1911
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