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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
Rgineer Department. To the Editor of the Friend of China.
DEAR SIRI regret exceedingly that I have again to cbtrude myself on the Public, but the article published the Register of yesterday obliges me to do so in defence of that churacier dear to no as lite itself,
Mr. Sheritedc's situation must be indeed desperate when he resorts to the unjustable method of misplacing a aragraph, written by the under the sole of iny conversation to Mr. Fearon, and given to him with the express condition of his publishing the whole or none, yet he places at the
very end of the arucle the words written by me--that I did
nut state, bagged by Major Caine or his Officials to be Mr. Shortrede's words but merely the impression conveyed to my hind by the whole of his conversation."-It is a common thing for the Consul for persons not having truth on their side to Bee the powers of rhetoric and strong language to influence the minds of the Jury in favor of the one and to the prejudice of the adverse party-such appears to me to be the line of action adopted by the Editor of the Mail in this case. He endeavours to fix the odium of the conversion about Majz Caine in which 1 bore a very small part on me, by accusing me of a long tirade against that gentleman of whom I could know nothing. I merely mentioned that Acquat having been authorized by Majoraine to sell Opium in opposition to the regulations of Government, wes told me by a Chinese as one of the current reports among As to the market prices, that they had advanced 51 per cent to my individual knowledge, from the Chinese being aware of the scale as published-this I said merely with n view to its mmoval-he replied he only wanted a letter from
thern.
any one to do so.
I cannot see upon what ground he assumes so much superiority, his position being that of any other man in business, earning his bread, as a back and print seller and printer yet he says he feels the degradation of its being supposed that he could be in the company of such persona as
myself except in the way of business.
As the son of an old Officer in her Majesty's Navy and the near relative of several others in the same service, I have yet to learn as far as birth is concerned from whence he derives his exalted position. As to my occupation at present, leave that in the judgement of these who know me, having been a resident in China nearly seven years with the excep gion of a short absence in England--and having held sita tions of trust and resposibility I am better known as to conduct and character to the community than himself, especially to the old residents
Is conclusion, without descending to slanderous vitupera tion and abuse with which he seeks to support a denial of fucis suade under the threat of an action for defamation, and as his only alternative to escape it,- Mr. Fearon has given ine permission to state this leave the plain and unvarnished trait to piced its own cause, and in an answer to the Editor's
son who purchases a ticket-the seats are common to all-nor does a Peer of the realm feel his dignity hurt by setting next to a tradesman and his family. The arrangements for this concert are new and novel, intended we presume to gratify the porcelam pride of some upstart ari trocal, who in his own silly mind, would feel degraded by sitting near the earthenware integrity of those who may not rank with the magnates of this little is'and. We read in the advertisement reserved seats 5; unreserved ditto $ 3. This is really taste. and though we are in very bad satisfied that it will not affect the attend anco, as to most people it will be a matter of great indifference whether they are within or without the tabood circle, still any ap- proach to exclusiveness in public, among those who are not far removed from the same rank of life, is objectionable, and ought to be discountenanced. To a great bulk of those who attend it may be inmaterial whether the admission be 33 or $19, but we wold not be surprised if many take a $3 ticket on purpose to show their disapproval of ¦ such absurd distinctions. In places of regular dramatic entertainment, it is all very well, to have boxes, pit, and galleries, but at concerts or assemblies there is no distinction, unless the concert be given within the walls of a theatre. On such occasions as the one to which we refer, it is best to leave the selection of seats to those who purchase tickets, or to have the number of the seat on the ticket, and Messrs Fiebig and Ravac may rely upon it, that in Hongkong, there are few who would wish to inconvenience a set or party, by taking a seat amongst them.
Her Majesty's birth-day was observed with some of the usual demonstrations of respect; though the European shops were not closed, nor did His Excellency hold a levec, as is the variable colonial custom. The ships in bar-
Its farther were completely burned up. advance was checked by the pulling down of some houses. The poor people who had stalls in the market will be ruined by this ca- lamity; the buildings belonged to government and were of a very superficial description probably six months rental would put them all up again. The contractors for building the we bear, that the Hospital also suffer, as Į material destroyed belonged chiefly to them,
About two hundred inen, were landed from H. HI. S. Custor. Plorer, and Miwlen, and were of great service in checking the conflagration by pulling down the sheds and houses; the fire engines and military were also on the spot, guard as is customary, being placed on the road to the eastward and wes- tward of the fire to keep off the Chinese, who.
on these occasions. The are inclined to pillage, Honourable Colonial Secretary and Mr. Shel- ley were on the ground, evidently most anxious to make themselves useful, and the influence of their presence, no doubt must have stimulat ed the firemen to greater exertions,
There are reasons to believe, that the fire was the work of incendiaries: it appeared to commence simultaneously at three or four places, a thing which scarcely could happen accidentally. Whether the order to take down mat sheds in other parts of the town, had in- fluenced those who may have raised these fires is a matter of opinion. There is nothing unlikely, however, in such being the case; indeed from the fact of the sheds being used as dwelling houses and affording an asylum for many bad characters it is quite possible that a feeling of revenge at being turned out has in- duced them to fire those at the government works.
We have been requested, by the Editor of the China Mail, to give publicity to the follow- ing statement and correspondence which this
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Commissariat Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1815. EQUIRED for the Public service of the Royal
2,009 picals of Line 200,000 Large Tagan Bricks, 50.000 Kwan 77'es. for which Tenders will be received at this ofice wail Friday the 6th June at noon.
25,000 Convex Tiles,
The Bricks and Tiles to be delivered and stacked at the Commissariat yard and the Lime at the now Military Barracks, the deliveries to be completed by the 20th June.
Samples are required to be sent along with the Tenders.
W. MILLER, Deputy Comm-Gent, NOTICE.
[ESSRS FIEBIG & RACs respotfully
to announce to the Public that on Thursday the 20th inst, they intend giving
AN BYRNING CONCERT.
Ravne.
in which with the kind permission of Colonel Reynalds and the Officers of the 18th Royal Irish, The Military Band of that Regiment. they will be assisted by
PROGRAMME. I. Cavatine from the Sem ramus by sini, Millary Hand. 2, 5onvenir de Bellini by Art for Vinkry 3 La Sarabanda, Grand divertimento for Pianofort composed for this occasion. 4, Da Melancolic by Pan, for Vionin. 5, Duett, Runeo and Juliette, by Bellin, 7 The Calle, composed and played by. Adagie elagico, by Ernst for Violin. 8, Carneval of Venice. Variations by Er ist & Ravar, Ravas, 9 God save the Queen..
:
Fobig.
Ravae
Bavse, Fenig.
Military Rand.
.... Military Band.
Reserved seats, 85. unreserved seats, 83. Tickets
at the Office of the China Mail. may be had application at Mr. C. W. Bowra or The Concert will commence at 8 o'clock precisely, TO LET,
THE samicircular housega-near Vr J. M Knight's in Victoria West the whole or part, for further particulars apply to
Messrs. McEMEN ́& Co. Queen's Road. Victoria, 27th May, 1845.
N sale by the undersigned.--Silver Solution,
Laun quoting recommend a wholesome Engilsh one to his bour were decorated with flags; at noon H.M. day appears in the Hongkong Register. The Telle Vesicatora, white and browa Windsc notice at of Hurry flotspur to his naman OuFrigate Custor fired a royal salute; the troops merits of this affair we do not intend to
Glendower.
"O while you live, tell truth and shame the Dovji." Reinalu. ing dear. Mr. BOT.
Victoria, May 27th, 1945,
Your ut edient s' rvant,
W. H. FRANKLY,
by others, and have serious intensi as ofle king mothe
Editor. fatter.
To the Editor of the Friend of China. DEAR SIR-I must tit spass on you again and I hope for the 1st time on the suljes of Mr. Sheraede's statedet
relative to the women of Tarpingsan
In my evidence Iefined myself to the werds and sub. sance of his statement, and made no mention of the in- pression it conveyed t my mind. The question why he did hot publish and expose the dividuals connected with the
infamous transactions shows sufficiently the nature of that
ingression.
We must
discuss; the particulars are fully before the public and it is for individuals to judge un biased by partisan suggestions. say, however, that Messrs. O'Sullivan and Franklyn, in vindication of their veracity: published-first in our columns, as being the first paper that appeared after the aspersion,
statement upon oath, the truth of which no man can doubt, nor do we see that Mr. Sor trede docs disprove their affidavits.In the whole affair there appears to be some in scon ception. It will be observed that, Messrs, O'Sullivan and Franklyn, do not assert that Mr. Shortrede accused Major Caine of poc keting the money collected by his policemen;
a
were paraded at sunset in presence of the Governor, a salute being fired by the Artillery and a feu de joie from Musketry. In the even ing there was a ball at Government,house which We have more than ones heard this complaint made passed off tolerably well as the first govern ment hall at Hongkong. Causes, unexpected, had the effect of brilliantly illuminating the town and harbour in the evening, though at the ex- pence of a destruction of property which will fall heavily upon many poor people. Our res. ders, or at least some of them, are aware that an order was recently issued by Government to the effect that all mat sheds should be removed forthwith. In itself, the removal of these sheds is only taking a proper precaution against fire, and therefore not to be objected to; at least in so they merely say it was paid into Major | I have nothing to do with the truth or otherwise of Mr. far as they are used a dwelling houses, cooking Caine's office.--It is proper that we should Shortrede's statement. Fle sacs higuelf he believes it 10 he utterly false and without foundation." He ought to shops,and even in some instances as blacksmith also state, that the extract from the Mail, know beat. I only know of his having made shnt statement. shops, by the workman employed on public and published in our last issue, was not publishe-l
It is much to be regretted that he should be obliged 1› have recourse to eccrtility, anonymous leners, and the private buildings. It must bowever be kept in at the request, or suggestion, of Messrs. O'Sul. dismemberment of documents placed in his hands for pubemembrance, that in this climate it is impossi livan and Franklyn, and therefore they are ble for men to work in the sun, and therefore not to blame if it contains less than Mr. Sher lication as his only attempt at exculpation; but that he shuld teel sorely on the subjce is not surprising, as am
an awning of some kind is necessary. It night trede would have wished for. authorised to share that the denial and apol gy were the have been expected that an order of Council, Affidavits were sent for publication, we thought only alternatives by which an action for defamation was or a proclamation, would have appeared point it fair that, the statement which they were Time alone will show whether or not his cited freting out what description of sheds it would be intended to contradict, should appear with will appear in the English-papers, if it does not necessary to remove and what description them, and we give that part of it which ap
would be permitted for a temporary protec-peared particularly to refer to them. tion to the la' ourers, with a heavy penalty would also observe that. the expression, should the police find tires kindled under or made use of by Mr. Shortrede with reference to ourselves, would not in any degree in near these sheds. Thus would have been too condescending and liberal for our Orientalists. Bluence our feelings or deportinent towards In private life. we have always met An order, neither gazetted or so far as we are aware of, even approved by the conacil, was with courtesy, nor will the present affair be issued givnig the Chief Magistrate and police any inpedunent to our continuing on a per- discretionary power to burn and destroy. Like fectly friendly footing. les of that has that honour. It my be so, though per most other measures, this is arbitrary in spirit, We sincerely trust that, in the public estima
warded off.
said so neverthelves, manner in which he ex- presed himself 1 am disposed to think it wil unless in hs, time to prevent it.
I now repeat that with this shall terminate all correspon- dence on my part on this subjeet and that should farther no tice be required it shall be before another tribuonl, I have nothing to add to what I stated at first. As a Stranger I can have no animosity to Mr. Shortrede. I was forced by h's very intemperate article in the form of a denial or apology to make a plain sintement of his own words.
To Mr. Shurtrede I am a stranger; 1 only saw him once previous to the affair in question. He implies that I am o
hops after this affair it may be questionable. I remain,
Dear Sir,
Your Obedient Servants
M. O'SULLIVAN.
Victoria, 27th May, 1845.
NOTICE.
LATEST DATES.
Feb.
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and leaves the rights of individual cutirely at the mercy of the executive; not that they will make an improper use of the power which the order confers upon them; but we of ject to the principle, which intrusts private property to the mercy of any man.
If mat
pat
him.
ands Ess Tyre, fine Turkey sponge. Gum Arable, Saps, Isngluss. Beaufoys Chloride Lime, Rowl- Ess Hernon, Ropers vegetable Custard Compound, bers, Murrays Fluid Magnesin, Burmuda Arrow. Suspensary Bandages, Capsules; Horse Hair Rub Root, Preston Salis, Court Plister, Puff hoxes and Powler, Medicines (of all descriptions), Perlu nery
Accisulated
( varión's, ), Lozenges as foloas.
raps, do, Raspberry drops, do. Cayenne d), Peppermint, Bath Pipe, Colisfoot Rock do, the. Currant do, tto Lose dol, Paregonic do, Jujubes cacinha luz. Ginger do., Tolu do, Black
WELCH & STOCKER. pink and Pine,
Victoria, 28th May, 1815.
N. B. Prescriptions carefully prepared Me- dicine Chests refitted
JUST KEEIVED ND for sale by the undersigned Prime York.
Mains, Cheese, superior Post in 3 daz cases, Very superior Pate Brandy, Chojen Pickles &c.
At wholesale and Retail. P. TOWNSEND.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
When the Able Auction at 11 A. M.at the Godown of the
We
tion, Mr. Shirtrade has vindicated himself; but we again repeat, that he cannot do so by the mere contradiction of the Affidavits of two respectable members of the community.
* See Supplement?"
SEZIPPING INTELLIGEN JE.
ARRIVED.
21- Will & the Wisp. Kellet, Amoy. 24 - Ape. Cale. Whautrina. 24-Arua, Bal's, Macao. (26~~Dari, (Am.) Kennedy, Chusan. 27-Buenos Ayrizo, ----, Liverpool.
SAILED
Nous advertisements, will be received, until 4 sheds are to come down-then let them alt O'Clock, on the evenings previous to publicome down, public and private. We have 400 cution, vis: Tuesdays and Fridays.
troops living under such sheds, a positive dis | MAY. grace to the colony, take them down, and all SINGAPORE April 29 that surround the public building first. If people,
who may be erecting houses, are entitled to May, 17 up a certain description, of shed let it be made known that they can do so as a right, hat don't put them in the painful position of asking as a javor that which they are entitled to. This mode THE FRIEND OF CHINA, of procedure is altogether eastern, and is utterly
offensive to thiuse born and brought up the free institutions of the west.
Mar. 15
ENGLAND
UNITED STATES
CALCUTTA
BOMBAY
SIDNEY
MADRAS BATAVIA
Jan, 16 Feb. Feb. 12.
MASILA CHUSAN SHANORA! May, 13 Foo.cow-F30 Avor
May,
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH 1815.
We have copied from Hunt's Merchants Magazine a long article upon the trade of China; it contains a good deal of statistical information, especially as regards the American mmerce, which is only second to our own Though we do not agree with the writer on some points, we admire his moderation, and think his opinions deserve to be treated with
respect.
under
We return to the illumination, in the mean- time; but this order to burn and cut dowu at the discretion of the chief Magistrate, or any Make laws, and is intolerable. ather person, promulgate laws, that people may know them, but we denounce all such arbitrary modes of procedure as that to which we have referred. About ten on the evening of Saturday a fire-- or we might ra her say fires-broke out in the sheds erected along the water side, where the M litary Hospital and other public build- ing are in the course of erection, destroying On Thursday, Messrs. Fiebig and Ravne a large quantity of timber and all the door give an evening concert, the programme of and window frames for the Hospital, which which is in pur advertising columns. The mu- were, only finished that day. The fire spread sical attainments of the performers would be rapidly, seizing upon the mat roof over the sufficient to attract an audience, and to buildings which was quickly burned or torn which the novelty and the general desire, down. Its progress to the westward was always evinced, to contribute towards the sup-fortenately arrested, but had there been a strong port of any innocent and intellectual entertain- easterly wind, it is probable that two large ment, and a humper may be anticipated. houses with godowns full of gouds, as well as In one particular Messrs, Fiebig and Ravac the Commissariat stores, would have been des have displayed exceedingly bad taste, If we troyed. To the eastward it was more destruc- remember aright, at meetings of this description - tive; there appears to have been one continuous in England, there are no distinctions made: line of sheds from the west end of the building The doors are open to every respectable per- to the new market, and they, with the market, !
MAX,
23-Panoma, (Am) Griswoll, Winmpoa. 23—Arab, (Am) Freema, Whumpon, 21-Water Witch, Reynell, Calcutta. 24-Horatio, (Am.) Wool. Whampoa. 21-Sapphu, (Am.) Garry, Whampoa. 25-Alligator, Cook, Shanghai. 25-Diana, Vincent, Madras. 27-H.M. T. 3. Supphire, Comdg. Fittock, Sing. 27-Roy list, Lees, Shanghai. 27-Worcester, Bickford, Chusan. 27-Arun, Balls, Singapore. 24-Red Roses, McMurdo, Calcutta.
NOTICE.
R. JAMES MILLER of the Queen's Road
takes this opportunity of Trturning the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong his sinners: thanks for their Patronage since his commence men in busnes, and begs most respectially to interm them that he intends selling oil ha premfut stork of goods at esst priera. Victoria, 28th May, 1945.
NOTICE.
Nthis day Wednesday 28th will he sold by Pa- undersized : - Bologna Sabenges, Tongues, Ame- rican Beef in barrels Smith, Amerimo Olives in Sherry Wine ., and few pair French Boy's anak Shors.
P. TOWNSEND. kegs, white Sanp, Striertus Cuppercler, Cheeses
Terus Cash in Mexican Dollars. Kupees at 227 per 100 Dollars.' PUBLIC AUCTION.. FOR SALE this day at the Cudowns of N.
DUUŞ ESQ., at 2 ex: Lisbati Wine in Cask, Chen, Hogs, Lard, Ship Biscuit, Flour, Pork and Metton Hains, Raisins, Fancy Biseait, Paint and Paint Oil, Tar, Pitch and a variay of p
pictures.
T. J. BIRDSEYE. Auctioneer,
18 Queen's Road, Terms Cash on delivery. Victoria, May 24th, 145.
PUBLIC AUCTION. IL FRANKLYN will Sell by Public Auc-
Winch at his subs romes.. Chirim's Wharf A quantity of neatly and Chias, Fresh preserved provision, Keives Steel pens, Razors, Key rings, suila, Tatah keys, Fancy drills for edats, white limon drill, and alg
A Syy and an Arab horse. Victoria. 27th May, 1845.
FOR SALE,
MANCHESTER Manufactured Goods, and
American Drills and Sheetings. Swedish Steel. Pitch and Tar. English Rifles and Posing Pieces,
ALSO PER PALMYRA :"
A few cases of splen lid Champagneį And fine flavored exceli nt Post Wine. The best Cocq pab- Branly. York Fans of the first quality, in primu order. Cases of Cheeses, Pickles, etc.
Biles of Hosiery and Seamen's clothing. Nautical Alınandeks for 1816.
Apply to
ALEXANDER SMITĖ. 3 Ashburton Terrace, Elgin Street. Victoria, 24 May, 1945
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY make levve to announce that they have taken of Dulhabay Burforpe Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which mag interlopening on 8th og 19th, Felinary next # HOTEL; where it will be their studiowy melerver to ensure the chinfort of those Gentlemen who may below their patronage,
に
THE WINES &c. &e, will be supplied dieret
street London.
Smith, merchant of Flongkong in my busines
A TABLE.D HOTE will be served at å post interest and responsibility of Mr. James from the Boas of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch, cessed on the 14th of April tet, on which day | ||
1 o'clock dady The Hotel is provided with ng admitted as a partner M. Cha's Ruhe: Stocker
JAMES WELCH Excellent Billiard Table.
fanton, 25th January, 1916, Victoria, & th May, 1815.
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