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MADRAS IATAVIA

THE FRIEND OF CHINA, ÅND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, MAY 17th. 1845.

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

tinn, except by a large reduction in the duties, receiving information on Medical an! Surgical sub-

failing which, shipments will continue as for- jects. 2d. The formation of a library, where all the merly, with an increase proportionate to the best periodicals suit the most valuable standard me increasing population.

dical works of the day can be had.

31. The discussion of topics relating more par- ticularly to the discases prevalent in China, and to the native lateria Medica.

That this society be denominated The "CRINA Mroico-tainVRGICAL SOCIETY.”

AMELIA, Macao 3 April; Concyna, Bombay 5th March; Minas (steam), New York 5th Nov; H. M. Ship DADALUS, Cape 7th March:

Departures. April 19th ALsx. Jonssos, Shang. hai; 21st Sin H Coueros, Macao; 29ad WATER Wircu, Hongkong

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SHIPPING. Arrivals-January 24th Gilgent HENDERSON from China; Feby. 2nd Tuscan from China; LaBY LEITI from China; 23rd FORFARSuise, China; 95th PE- NANG. China.

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That medical men in Hongkong or any other

Sailed-January 18th GILBERT Henderson, Løn- part of China be requested to becoine inembers; that

don Feby. 9th TusCAN, London; March ist Fon- each member have to pay either 14 annually or

raasure, London; PENANG, Liverpool. IV. That the business of the Society shall be man-

ARRIVALS IN ENGLAND FROM CHINA. - At Liver- $1.50 monthly as he may think proper. aged by a President, Secretary, and a Librarian to be pool, Feb 10th. Sandersons; 15th Inglewood; 21th elected every balf year and that three members be elect-Patna; 21th Earl Grey In the Downs, Feb. 17th

England Queen. el als half-yearly to act with them as a committee three consitituting a quorum,

It is to be feared, that the manufacturers of Lancashire are deceiving themselves as to this market, and a glot will but too probably be the consequence. They are building new mills and shipping goods far beyond the very large ship ments of the past year in hopes of obtaining the same prices. Let them first sirive for a reduction in the duty on the herb, and then build their mills. We observe from a late paper, that on the 7th of February, there were no fewer than sixteen vessels loading at the port of Liverpool

V. That a general meeting of the Society shall be The transport Orestes sailed for Madras on for Hongkong: suppose each has 40,000 pieces Sunday last with a detachment of the 2nd M. of cottons and they will add 640,000 pieces

essays and conversing on topics connected with the N. L. consisting of 6 European officers, and to present stocks, 330 men of all ranks, exclusive of followers, increased wonderfully it is true, and well con-objects of the Society.

VIThat the Committee make half yearly reports under the command of Major Apthrop KS.F.tinue to increase, but not at suchia rate as to

each meeting be reported generally to absent members. A party of 60 men and a Lieutenant have warrant shipments to the extent which are of the proceedings of the Society and the business of VI-That members in other parts of China be re- been left, but they will embark in the "Diana" now being made,

ested to submit to the consideration of the Society daily expected with the 42nd, that vessel being chartered to return to India with the 4th and

any particular case or intelligence which they think will be interesting to it.

other troops,

The End Regt. embarked from Madras for China in March 1842 numbering nearly 1,000 bayonets. They were present and bore an honourable part in some of the conflicts during the late war, and formed part of the force, whose close approach to the capital, led to the treaty of Peking. The Sepoys have been re- markably healthy during their service in China; but the European officers have suffered much, chiofly from the Peil or Nanking fever.

Arrangements have been made for building an Ice house and for obtaining a supply of Ice from the United States; and no doubt the com- munity will consider themselves indebted to the Gentlemen who have been at a good deal

of trouble in the matter.

As a comfort-or luxury, of life. Ice, to those resident in such fervid climates as Hong- kong, is one very much to be desired, and on that account alone it is to be hoped that a re- gular supply will be obtained during the sum- mer months. Apart from mere personal comfort, there are more important reasons for public gratulation on this subject. In fevers and other diseases prevalent during the hot months of summer and of autumn, Ice has been found a valuable medicine (if it may be so termed) and in many countries it has got into much favor with the faculty, and it is on this consi- deration that we would more highly appreciate the public, if not philanthropic spirit of those with whom the scheme originated and who have put it in a fair train for a favorable cuin pletion.

It is proposed to meet the expence by the disposal of shares; the share-holders for the first year having the privilege of a certain quantity of ice daily for nothing. The surplus stock will be sold at reasonable rates, and a quantity

The trade of China has

held on the first Tuesday of each mouth for reading Portsmouth, Feb. Sth William Shand; from Liver.

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NOTE. Since the above was in type we hear that the ship Framice Cowasjee, off Point de Galle, met the steamer from Suez with the

VIII That this Society do communicate with mail of the 20th February on board. The

similar Societies in India and at home, requesting Captain of the Couasjee procured a few over them to send us reports of their proceedings this Socie land papers which he carried to Singapore, ty promising to act in the same manner towarils them. IX-That those wishing to become members be from there one copy was forwarded to Messrs Boustead & Co. of Macao by the Midas, and requested to give in their names without delay to the Secretary and the Committee be instructed to take immediate measures for the procuring of books, from them it found its way to the China Mait.

X-That any person wishing to join this Society be introduced by one of the members.

XI.-That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the local newspapers, for insertion and to all medical men in China.

We have been requested to publish the minutes of a meeting of the medical Gentle men of Hongkong, convened for the purpose of forming a Medical Society, with the resolu tions that were passed for the effecting of this laudable purpose. Associations of this des cription, whether among professional or non- professional people, are usually attended with beneficial results. They promote a friendly feeling among those engaged in the same pursuits; they also afford favorable opportuni- ties for acquiring knowledge from the experi- ence of others, and of consulting with each other on points where differences of opinion may exist.

The present society have a wide field before them. From their own observation, as well as from the observation of their professional brethren resident in the dominions of the Em peror of China, it is not improbable that some valuable discoveries will be made in the materia medica of the Chinese. It is reason. able to suppose, that during the ages that have elapsed, since this singular people were reclaim ed from barbarisma period. so remote that no authentic history can reach it-from the vegetable or mineral world of this vast terri- tory, some medicines, simple or compound, have been discovered, the virtues or the yet unknown to the value of which are nations of the west. Believing this to be the case, we look upon the society as one of great promise-as one capable of conferring! to be desired, that the zeal with which it has

The following fondemen were then elected by the meeting office bearers for the next six months

Dr. Tucker--President. Dr. Hubson--Secretary.

Dr. Young--Librarian, and to net with theat

as Committee.

Drs Dill, Barton & Holgate.

It was agreed that the next general meeting should take place at the residence of Dr. Holgate.

Thanks having been rot urned to Dr. Tucker for the able manner in which he filled the Chair the meeting was dissolved.

F. DILL, Scer tury

(From the Frient of India, 27th Pébruary. SKRAMPORE,--The Star of Tuesday last says that the Treaty for the transfer of Serampore, and the other Danish possessions on the continent of India to the British Government has bern defini. tirely signed and seated by the high contacting powers. We have every reason to believe the The sum for correctness of this information. which the transfer has been effected is Twelve lakhs and a half of Rupees, which is unquestion- Whether a higher sum ably their full value. might not have been obtained if our humble sug gestion has been adopted, and those possessions had been put up to public auction at Hamburgh, and the Emperor of all the Russias and the Queen of Great Britain had been admitted to bid agains! each other, there is no longer any opportunity of determining, The transaction isso fir alvaticed as to exclude farther negotiation; nothing is want- ing to complete it, but the ratification of the re-

SAILED FROM ENGLAND FOR CHINA. From pool, Feb. 8th Alice Brooks and Harminn; 19th Liningston; from the Downs, Feb. 11th. Helen Stewart.

VESARES IN Vieroria HanBOUR, H M. S. Plorer, Commander Collinson.

FL.M.S. Miaden, Master Commanding Wellington.

Hospital and Store Ship. 11. C. Steamer, Medusa, Commander Hewit.- H.M.Schooner, Young Hebe, Liant-Comdg. Bate. H. M. T. S. Sapphire, Cemd. Fittock. Ariel, M'Farlane,. Alazeppa, Fraser,

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

J. Matheson & Co.

J. Matheson & Co.

J. Matheson & Co.

Dent & Co. Turner & Co. Turner & Co..

W. & J. Gemmel & Co.

Wetmoro & Co. Fletcher & Co.

Russell & Co. Russell & Co.

Gazelle, (Am) Chase, Falcon, Oliver, Vizen, Milne, Warlock, Jauncey, Water Witch, Reynell, Hesperus, Kelley, Corcyra, Haselwood, India, Sutherland, Hannah, (Am) Cumings, Younge Quene, MNally, Bangalore Alton, Diana, Vincent, Linnet, Aururu, Hygeia, Buckston, Spec, Cote, Alligator, Cook, -Petrei. (Am.) Rodgers, Euphonia, Russonë, Snipe, Riddle, Panama, (Am) Griswold, Isabella Anna, Board,

BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA. 11. M. Steam Ship, Driver, Cominander Hayes, J. Matheson & Co. Gwalior, Edwards.

104. Massey,

Carolina, Phelps, Anne Jane, Rigby, William the 4th, Woodin,

Potentate, McKedy,

Wigeon, Capes, Arun, Balls,

· Emery & Frazer. Gilman & Co. Murrow & Co, Murrow & Co.

N. Dus...

N. Dus,

N. Duus.

Hughesdon & Co.

J. N. A, Griswold, Owner.

Dent & Co. Turner & Co.

Gemmell & Co.

Gilman & Co. Gilman, & Co.. Gilman & Co.,

Dirom. Gray & Co.

Anna Fliza, Gruinger, Cab Livingston & Co. Sarah Louisa, Oldham, Queen Jiah, Rowe, Sonds, Turner Church&Co.

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Little Catherine, Rigby',

BRITISH VESERIS, AT Macao,

Dhur, Cumberland, Resolution, Wood, Isabella Robertson, 350, Flora, Booge,

equal to tên shares-be set apart for the Tasting benefits upon mankind,and it is earnest fas use of the Hospital. Government give a site for the erection of the building, and there is been formed will not be allowed to abate, and spective Sovereigns. We cannot, however, gy- no doubt that a sufficient number of shares that the others members of the faculty in China. Pect this ratification to arrive in India before the Ruperrell, 318. Dean, will be subscribed for to defray the expense of its erection and the first cargo when it arrives.

will aid in a complete developement of the healing art as practiced by the Chinese and the nature and value of their medicines.

This old and time-

Corsair, Er ser, Sultana. Wadge,

J. Matheson, ét ("n:"-

Lindsay & Co. Burow & Co,

Kelly,

J. Hudson,

Boustend & Co. A. 11. Furdamjee.

D. and M. Rustomjee,

-AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA and Macao,

Russell & Co. Sappho. Gerry, Horatio, Wood,

Nye Parkin & Co. Tiers & Co. Venice, Duntery,

St. Schooner, Midas, Poor,

SUNDRIES John (Swedc) Osterberg,

J. P. Sturgis.

J. Matheson & Co.

FOR SALE.

close of the present year. We may, therefore, hope for one more opportunity of celebrating, by a Royal salute and a dinner, the anniversary of his Danish Majesty's birth-day in september nest; after which our old Scandinavian flag, which has floated over this settlement for eighty-nine years, and which continued to adorn the banks of the Hooghly, when the flag of England was for the first, and we hope the last time, obliged to succumb to that of the Crescent, will disappear. honored standard distinguished the infant settle- ment at the period when Seraja Dowlah passed dos on the opposite bank of the river to sack Calcutta, and waste over to Mr. Soetman, the first chief. to say

that he was on his way to chastise the praud Feringees who had brazed his authority, and requested that he would join the camp with all his cavalry, infantry, and artillery. Poor Sea wrote a bumble reply to his Highnes, to apologize for not obeying the mandate; inasmuch as he was then living in a mud bungalow with a servant or wo, and had neither horse nor fout nor guns with which to join the vice-regal stirrup.--But we must not anticipate the history of the settlement, which we shall endeavor to get up before it is annexed to T and Cochran Street,

the Crown of Great Britain.

Max.

SKIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVED.

14-Bangalore, Aiton, London, 14-Dhur, Cumberland, Macao. 14- Diana, Vincent. Madras. 14-Corcyra, Baselwood, Singapore in 20 days. 16—8. C. St., Medusa, Com, Hewit. Amoy, 15-Panama, (Am.) Griswold, Shanghai.

SAILED..

Yesterday forenoon, a boat belonging to the There are one or two other matters cna- John Barry, Messrs. Dent & Co.'s receiving nected with the profession, though of a decid ship, was upset by a sudden squall and the edly public nature, to which it would be Chief officer, a promising young man, was undesirable to see the attention of influential fortunately drowned. From being ballasted members of the community directed. We with iron the boot filled and went down im- allude to the necessity of raising a fund by mediately. Besides the chief officer, there voluntary contribution, to defray the expences were four Manilamen in the boat; they saved of distressed people who may require admis themselves by swimming until they were pick- sion to the seamans Hospital. Such a measure ed up.

will only require to be started and it will meet with complete success. The funds requr We are not aware by what opportunity, ored would not be great, and instances do our from whence, our contemporary, the Mail re-in this sickly climate, where they would be ceiver intelligence from England to the 24th well expended, in alleviating the troubles of

rumour mentioned the afflicted. of February, unless the in our extra of yesterday be correct; but It is also worthy of consideration, by the in China among those engaged in commerce, humane and liberal members of the com the announcement made of Sir Robert munity, whether a small annual contribution Peel's determination, unt to reduce the duty in aid of a Lock Hospital, would not be the on tea, will be heard with extreme regiet, vaid of lecito un object, so purely The present low price of Cotton piece goods, philanthropic, that they could never regret it. and the very large parcels on the way will

To obtain the necessary funds for both of these prove disastrous to shippers, unless by pur chasing, or taking tea in return a re-action takes purposes, we again state our conviction, that it place, The duty on tea is upwards of four only requires a little personal exertion on the millions sterling, and we can well suppose that part of one or two influential members of the community, We have much pleasure in men. any minister would feel disinclined to hazardtioning that, some, if not all, the Doctors in the experiments upon such an important item of the colony, would give their professional services national revenue; and this the more especially, in aid of a Lock Hospital gratuitously; the ex- that by the advices received from China, ma-pences, therefore, would not be very large, and nufactured goods were selling at paying prices. it is probable, that the inmates in many cases The last few months, however, have made would pay moderately for their board whilst in a change; goods have gradually fallen as ship the Hospital. No where; in proportion to ments of tea and silk ceased to be made in large their number, ia there more genuine liberality quantities, and now they are only to be sold at that among the members of this httle commu a loss. The Shanghai market is but little bet-nity; and though at times their liberality has ter than that of Canton, and a vessel recently been taken advantage of, still an appeal made arrived from the north, brings here 30,000 for these objects would not be in vain. pieces of her cargo of shirtings originally ex. ported from Liverpool to Shanghai direct. Of the capabilities of China, to take a very large supply of our manufactures there can now he no question; but we must take/retu ns in their produce. Shanghai alone, in another year will

Present-Drs Tucker, Kennedy, Dill, O'Sulliv clear off as many cotton/goods as the whole

an, Bartun. Traill, Gilbert, Holgate, Young, Little, trade of China previous to the late treaty, pro and Webber. vided we take their tea and silk; the fiex- pected demand for goods, and the equally un-and Dr. Dill requested to act as Secretary to the horses was totally wrecked in Gaspar straits on the Sth of April Tue Captain, crew and passengers ar expected amount of raw silk that was brought mecting

Silk was forward last season prove this.

rived at Singapore on the 9 is, having been ten slags in the ships boats. then bought, or taken in exchange for goods, adopted :-

H. M. Ship Cacizen, from Pijinonta 1st January and shipped to a large extent, but the fall in

way to Chips. the home market will deter merchants from

arrived at the Cape on the 27dd of February on ber SINGAPORE SHIPPING. repeating the experiment this season, and low

Arrivals.-Aptil 19 Fra H Compres, Bombay prices for imports will he the consequence.

17 March 30th Waren Witch, Calcutta 99 March; Tea cannot be greatly increased in consump.

A meeting of the Medical Gentlemen in long- kong, was held on Tuesday evening May 18th at the residence of Dr. DiLL for the purpose of form- ing a Medical Society, the meeting having been called by circulars.

MA.

13-Dhur. Cumberland, Macao, 13-Arun. Balle, Whampoa. 14-Resolution, Wood, Macao. 11-Flora, Hooge, Macan. 14-Burer, Woodbery, East Coast. 15-Tory, Johnson, London. 15-Anne Jaue, Rigby, Whampoa. 15-Queen Mab, Rawe, Whampoa.

REPORTS.

The Water Wich. Regnall, will be despatched for Sing org and Cicuita on the 22nd Instant.

11. M. S. Didɔ, in de the passage from Singapore to England in 14 days, including 5 days at the Cape and at St. Helens,

The Barque Conents. Captain Wakem, from

TURNER & Co.

THE fine clipper brig “CORCYRA,” 120, tong Register D. M. well found in stores of every des cription, and ready to proceed to sea. Apply to

Victoria, 16th May, 1945.

TO LET. THE three Houses at the corner of Stanley,

BURD LANGE & Co. Victoria, May, 16th 1915.

TO LET

N elegant spite of Apartments with verandah

on the. commanding a view of the Harbor, first floor of the S. W. angle, of those large buil- dings adjoining the British flute, with servanta Rooms, Cook House, &c. &c.

For particulars, apply to,

Victoria, May 16th 1815

MCEWEN & Co.

TO LET Commodious Cottage situate a little to the Eastward of the Hon'ble Major Caine's house,, with a commanding view of the harbour; for- merly occupied by Colonel Campbell and Captain Hayley, and since by C. B. Hillier Esq., Rent 820 P month with immediate possession. Apply

Mr. F. WOODS.

to

at Messrs M÷EWEN & Co. Queen's Road. Victoria, 16th May, 1945.

FOR SALE.

I

hat

just been thoroughly refl tal and well found; Lorca Chan 20 Tons Burthen, having Tron Ballast, a new Sit of Canvas suila auri

Dr. Tucker was unanimously called to the Chair 3 baep N. 2. Wales to Singapore, with a cargo off is well armed She is a very fast sailor and has fine

The following resolutions were unanimously That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the formation of such a society is most desirable. 'not only to ourselves as medical men, bat more particularly to the community at large its objects being.

1st.

The bringing into more intimate intercourse medical brethorn in China, for the sake of giving and

accommodations for a pleasure or passage Boat.

N. DUUS. apply to.

Victoria, May 16th 1945.

FOR SALE. N.lovoice of Amrican Red and White Pine ond Oak Planks from 1 to 4 faches thisic suitable for builders and ship carpenters.

N. DUCS 1915,

Victoria, 16th May,