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PUBLIC AUCTION.

Saturday the 7th June, will be sold by Auc-

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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FOR SALE.

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FOR LEASE OR SALE. the Stores of the undersigned a prime lot of THAT advantageously situated Marine Lot east Durham Mustard in pound and half pound of Marine godowns newly wall d and tion the Lorcha CHUSAN; said Lorcha is Tins; also a quantity of Pranes in excellent order. banked in; abutting S. on the Queen's Road 100 John Seale, M. P. for Dartmouth, their Lieui-Col.

SMITH & BRIMELOW,

Queen's Road, May 8th, 1845.

handsomely fitted for a Yacht, having splendid accommodations and being newly fitted up with Arms, Cables, Anchors, Canvass Sails, and new

Blase. The hull of the boat having been put | JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE. The best condition by European Carpenters she woll worthy the attention of any party wanting Ahne Chocolates in tins also a small quanti- T Stores of the undersigned a quantity a comfortable pleasure boat, as she sails fast and will compete with any other bant in these waters. Forty of Mustard, Sardines, &c.

terms apply to

P. TOWNSEND,

Auctioneer.

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H. FRANKLYN has received on sale, /a

W. few Pistols and Double barrelled guns of

Westley Richards. London.

Victoria, 30th May, 1845.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

H, FRANKLYN will Sell by Auction W.

on Wednesday next the 4th June at 11 o'clock a. M. at his Commission rooms, Chinam's Wharf,

Tables, Chairs, and Couches, Cutlery. Eng. Fish Linen Drill, Fresh preserved provisions, Irish Linen. Richly Cut Glass, Counterpanes, Toilet Covers and sundry other articles.

Vistoria, 30th March, 1844..

W. after to be named, a fine Lorchanow H. FRANKLYN will Selion a day here- laying off Chinam's Wharf with sails, masts & complete.

Vicoria, 30th May, 1845.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

J. BIRDSEYE will sell this day at his rooms 18 Queen's Road at 12 o'clock, Brass hinges, Screw hooks, Bolts, Rolers, Key.eyes, Key shields, Picture books, Knives, Scissors, Saws, Files, Chisels, Snuffers, Colton Umbrellas, Needles, also a quantity of basins and Oilmans Stores.

Terms Cash on delivery

SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, April 22nd, 1845.

NOTICE.

R. T. II. ROWLAND has this day been ad- Maited a Partner in our Business which will

in future be conducted under the title of LANE, ROWLAND, đòi cái

LANE & Co,

Victoria, 1st April, 1815.

NOTICE, THE Interest of MF, A.H. Fryer in our firm, ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties having claims against us are requested to send the same in, and all parties indebted to us are requested to make immediate payment to Mr. T. A. Lane, who will in future, carry on the business under

the title of Lane & Co. FRYER & LANE.

Victoria, 15th February, 1845.

FOR SALE.

MCEWEN & Co.

ft. E. on a public wharf 70 ft. W. on a Marine Lot 70 h. and N. on the sex 100 ft..·

For particulars, apply to,

Victoria, May 10th 1815.

SUPERIOR WINE EX ANNE JANEZ THE undersigned respectfully invite the attention of the community of Hongkong to an invoice of wines of the very best description from the flouse of l'engal and Brady, Lombard Street Londou, which they offer at the following prices

Old Port in 3 doz. Cases $197 duz. Pale Sherry dito dito @ 11-50 V do. Bladeira 3 do, do, @ 12 ℗ do.

McEWEN & Co. Vetoria, 5th May, 1946.

·CIRCULAR,

W. H. FRANKLYN, SIPPING AND GENERAL COMMISSION JOENT, AND AUCTIONEER, CHINAM'S WHARF, VICTORIA, |

twine, and canvass manufacturers, East Green- wich. Within the last few months the South De. von Militia have lost their Colonel, the late Eir

Symons, of Chaddlewond, and their Major, Toll, of Perilgo bouse," Lord Morley has herà appoint- al Colonel, and it is rumoured that Sir John Yardo. Buller is to suced to the Lieutenant-Coloneley, vice Mr. Symons, deccased---An inquest was held on 1st March upon the remains of Miss Jane Ches- ter, who was in her S4th year, at the mansion of her brother. Sir It. Chester, near Hertford. It ap. pears that the deceased had gone into the kitchen, enveloped in flames. The infortunate lady was- most dangerously burned about the arms, face, chest, and lower part of the body, and continued into the greatest agony till she expired.

Hampstead has been the scance of a shocking murder. On a path near a style by the roadside, in a field not &r from Bellsize Park, midway bet. ween the Swiss Cottage Tavero and Hagerstock Terrace, the body of a man was discovered, lying with the face pivars in a post of blood. Life was extinct, but the body was still warm. There were several wounds on the head, maile by some blunt instrument. At the inquest it appeared that the murdered man was Mr. Janes Delárne, a ter cher of music, residing in Whittleburystreet, Eus top-square. In one of his packets was found a lat ter signed Caroline," requesting him to meet the writer at the place where they had spent so many half hours together, as she had something of the first importance to communicate. On the 26th of GOODS SOLD BY AUCTD1N AND COMMISSION, Feb. Thomas Henry Horker, a young man living in dry godowns on the most moderal terms.

Goods received from alongside Ship and Stored at Portland Town, a teacher of music, was char- ged with heng concerned in the murder. Flocker Goods, Letters, and parcels forwarded, and busi-, was on arqui tuice of the deccrased, and having

transacted for parts absent. Victoria, 13th May, 1845.

48 For Sale all kinds of Ship and Cabin Stores, H

Wine and Spirits. Bottled Ale and Porter. Ditto ditto in Cask, and a variety of miscellaneous articles, (see advertisements) at Whoksale prices, no less quities than one, tase, Piege, on Package. A liberal allowance made to the Trade.

JUST RECEINED ex "Bangalors," a superior quantity of Pickles of all descriptions Sauces, of all kinds; splendid preserved Fruits consisting of Gooseberries, Currants Plumbs, Apples, Damsons, Cherries, Greengages, Rhubarb, Rasplerry, Straw.. berry, Red and Black Currants, superior Almonds Auts and Prunes. Also, a quantity of superior All-ness sopps, Pale India. Ale in 3 duzen cases, Pale Sherry, Cumberland Hams, Berkley Cheese Butter in Jars, Mustard, Table Salt and various other articles.

LANE ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, 16th May, 1845.

FOR SALE.

The lots to be cleared before 12 o'clock on the JUST RECEIVED EXQUEEN MAB "a quantity of Superior Allsops pale Ale in 3 following day.

doz. Cases, Cumberland Hams, Berkeley Cheese, Butter, Curd Soap, Sperm Candles, Malaga Rais- ins, Zante Currants, Preserved Oysters & Shrimps,

Victoria, 31st May, 1845. NOTICE.

MR. JAMES MILLER of the Queen's Road takes this opportunity of returning the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong his sincere thanks for their Patronage since his commence. ment in business, and begs most respectfully to inform them that he intends selling off his present stock of goods at cost prices.

Victoria, 28th May, 1845.

BILLIARD TABLE.

GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only) complete with Cues, Balls, Marking Board, Pool Balls-Fur particulars of price, apply to,

J. C. VINCENT

Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1845.

NOTICE RUSSEL Cabinet Maker, who has had the advantage of being brought up under a most experienced Master, wishes now to engage himself to any Gentleman in this Colony, when lie will look

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after the Household furniture and see the same always in good order and condition; as likewise make any thing that may be required in his line of business. M. R can shew the highest and most approved recommendations as to character &c. from Gentlemen, whom he has served in the above cupacity..

For further particulars apply at the office of this Paper.

J.

Victoria, 5th May, 1845.

ADNAMS. From Lawrie's & Co. Oxford

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a good deal of money in his possession the day I after the murder, he was suspected of being acces

H. FRANKLYN has just landed has and set it and arrested at his ludging; he opened the door to the officers, and when they said they for sale fresh Bengal Gram.

must take him into custody for the murder, he Victoria, 20th May, 1845.

merely remarked that the knew Delarue: The po.

brother in bed. When ho knew that Thomas was a prisomer, the brother said, "Toin, tell, the policement all you know about it; for he can see that you are telling him a liel" Hocker then took a watch from under the pillow, and gave it to an officer, saying, "It is Delarue's: he gave it to me

WH. FRANKLYN, has for sale 1 Sidney and lice went up to his room, where they found his

2 Arab Horses.

A 250.

Just received 4 cases of Black and white Hats, a quantity of fresh preserved provisions, Guns of various sizes, Manila Cheroots, Socundo Lascom-

Tart Fruits, Sauces, Talle salt in Jars, Pale Sherryber and Destournell Claret, fine French Brandy, and Brandy, Canvas, Rope and various other Ar-Champayne, other wines, and an Invoice of prime LANE ROWLAND & Co. Allsopps ale; at wholesale prices.

ticles.

Victoria, May 6th, 1845,

FOR SALE,

JUST RECEIVED es "Hesperus," a few su

perior patent perforated black and drab Beaver Hats, (Manufactured expressly for India) and Cloth Caps, also Cork Butter in Jars, Pickles

c.

LANE ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, 13th May, 1845. ·

JUST RECEIVED,

AND for sale by the undersigned Prime York

Hams, Cheese, superior Pot in 3 doz. cases, very superior Pale Brandy, Choice Pickles &c.

At wholesale and Retail. P. TOWNSEND,

FOR SALE.

DY undersigned a quantity of Cashmere De

Victoria, 16th Mays 1845.

hist

Friday morning, about ten o'clock, to sell for hi." He also gave up three duplicates of proper. ty belonging to D-larne, which had been pledged. in September and October just. It was proved that Mr. Delarue left home at ten o'clock on Friday.

INGUISTS REPORTS and NAVY BILLS for sale morning; and that he was seen with his watch

at this Office.

Office Friend of China, 28th Dec., 1844.

FOR

FOR SALE,-At the office of this paper.

Compradores cheque books. 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, fer counting, houses,

and a chain attached to it so late as two o'clock on that day. On searching the prisoner's lodgings clothes belonging to bin were found torn and ca- vered with blood, and also a shoemaker's pincers. stained with blood. Blood was also observed on the shirt and coat in which he was dressed; and

on his person was a purse which belonged to De larue. An exact copy of the letter signed "Caro fine," was also found, both being in his handwri ting. Other discoveries were subsequently made. On further search the ring of the deceased was. found, and also the gold chain described by Mr. D. Delarue as being attached to his brother's watch when he last saw him alive, marked with blood,

By the und Sigizer an for Ladies dresses, a su (Extracts from the London Mail, of 7th March.) clearly indicating that it was taken from the body perior article, for summer wear,

P. TOWNSEND.

JUST RECEIVED.-And now opened for sale a few Solar Lamps, Hanging, Side and Table. Also a few Bedroom bathing Chairs, a luxurious article.

P. TOWNSEND,

JUST RECEIVED,

Victoria, 20th May. 1945.

PRECIS OF MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS-

after the murder was perpetrated. A black kid glove, covered with blood, was found in the clo. thes of the deceased, and on its being compared with the one discovered, by the police ut. Hoc. ker's residence, it was found exactly to match. The prisoner's statements, made with the view of accounting for the money in his possession, were all shown to be false, and the jury, ou the corn- ner's inquisition, have returned a verdict of wilful murder against him.

Mr. Deeds has been returned for East Kent

The trial of the woman who at Lammonby des- troyed her child by holding it on the fire, was to have taken place at the present Carlisle Assizes; but it has been postponed, that the chief witness against the woman, her little daughter, may receive such instruction as will enable the Judge to let her be sworn.-Six men have been committed for trial by the Salisbury magistrate, for a desperate attack on gamekeepers at Fovant Wood, in January last, street London. Saddler, Harness Maker, and AND now open and for sale by the undersigned. Four of the poachers were much injured in the without apposition. Ile premised to resist any at Coach Trimmer, &c begs to return his sincere follows:

quantity of goods of superior quality as

fight; and the whole party engaged in it were tempts to diminish the protection now enjoyed by thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and Superior Hams Ditto Starch. Do. Smoked more or less hurt--No fewer than ten men, said the agricultural interes. An elector thought it inhabitants of Hongkong generally for their Beef a superior article Vinegar, a quantity of to be poachers, are in prisan at Worcester, impli- ought not to go farth that they were nanimous as liberal support since he has commenced business in the above line, and to informs them that, he has Herbs, Cheese, Choice Beeftongues in convenientcated in the murder of State, the Earl of Coven to their opinion of their late member, Sir E. Kuat- ty's gamekeeper.-A little boy, only eight years chhull, with reference to his conduct on the ques-" packages. Champaigne Cider. Bologna Saus-

old, has been suffocated in a chimney which he tons of the com law, the tariff, and Canada Bill, ages. American Chairs.

was sent up to clean, at Bridgenoah. A young which had reduced their property at least 25 per man, named Piper, who took the child to sweep cont (Hear) They expected thing they had car the chimney, has been committest for trial, on the ried into power to protect them, and if they wae to Coroner's warrant, for manslaughter. A firm. be planted of their last shilling, tit be by the r building at Lower Streatham and two furor houses opda è temi's, an not by their friends. (Bond- and seven cottages in the village of Wingfield, cheurs They might at since write upon the hast near Daustable have been wildly burnt.-A pas- ings, "Farners taken in and d me for!" (Laughter.)

ALSO

always on hand Saddlery of every description, Harness, Single and Double do., Bridles, and Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest. A quantity of Superior American Butter being the ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword hest ever brought to the colony. Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &c. French Prunes, iu excellent order, in glass jars and

Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chais &c. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to order, J. Adnam has, also on hand several pairs of

Olives Oil,

A quantity of

P. TOWNSEND. FOR SALE,

P. TOWNSEND.

JUST RECEIVED and on sale a quantity of North American Uats, a superior article for feeding cattle.

P. TOWNSEND.

FOR SALE.

Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and BY the undersigned. Mackerel in half bbls., South brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postulions, Every American Olives in Kegs. 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 China, Street,

Victoria, 28th March, 1845.

FOR SALE. BGlbs and an assortment of dried herbs v %. DISCUIT in Tins. Raisins, Butter in Kegs of Thyme, Marjoram, Sage and Summer Savory, also a small lot of Sardines,

T. J. BIRDSEYE.

18 Queen's Rond. Victoria, 13th May, 1845.

FOR SALE.

M

ARCOBUINNER, Neirsteirner, Grisenbeis- ner, Hockheimer, Port, Sherry, Claret and Madeira Wipes; also pine and other Cheese, Hams Ac., and Steltzer Water in baskets containing 25

T. J. BIRDSEYË.

Bottles.

the undersigned a large assortment of books, consisting of standard works, all the novels of the day, also, sheet. Music and books of Tui- tion, Comprador check books. Quills and Office

P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 1st May, 1845.

paper.

songer was killed last week on the Stockton and The coin, (hear, but if any further concessions Middlesborough Railway. He was thrown out of be faisheid, hear)

a third-class carriage; and the whole train passed were made to gratify the Anti-Corn Law Lagne, over him, cutting off his head.-An extensive fill whose only object was to ass rich s at the ex- of clift has occured near Cromer, in Norfolk. The pense of all other classes, (Hear, hear.) cliff was 250 feet high; and five or six acres of The ease of Miss Osborne, daughter of Sir J. beach are covered with the ruins, which prescuť a Oshorne, who is charged with stealing some pre- picturesque appearance, As the lignite beds are served me from a shop, has been got rid of for now partly uncovered, among the fossil remains of the present, as, swing to the absence of a witness, that stratum have been found, a fac specimen of no bill was prescuted to the grand jury previous to the lower jaw of a rhinoceros, with the seven mo their discharge. The consequence is, that no fur lar teeth, in gond preservation; together with rather procve jugs em be taken against the Lady lars of the elephant, hippopotamnus, and beaver, during the present sesins, an! from whit look One of those rare implements, the colt, supposed place in the court just befuce the grand jury was to have been in use among the aborigini Britous, disn'ted, there, is very little probability that the FOR SALE EX "PALMYRA.”

has also been found on the beach. They are all public will hear anything more of the matter. The PATET Foolscap, do, lurge Bank Post, do. John Davenport, Esq., agent of the Earl of Star prefer an indictment against the accused at the bound account Books of Sizes. Super in the collection of Mr. Simons, at the Bath-house prosecutor, may, however, if he thinks proper, Bath Post, Gilt edged, do. Black do. Note paper ford and Warragion, committed suicide at Envil next sessions. The Globe has the following ob do, do. Gilt edged, folio Morocco writing cases lle Hall by a gun-shot wound in his head. Mr.servations on this case:We have heard, from with leather and extra thick pad, Ladies and Davenport passessed large Lunded estates in Che. an impartial quarter, that the case of the Indy, on Gents' Super Cards, Official do. envelopes, Ebony shire, and was much respected. On the night of which we remarked yesterday, as so mysteriously Rulers, Silver gold and motto seals, transparent 928, or early on the morning of 233, of Feb, the withdrawn from trial, is known in her neighbour do., Ladie's Sandal Lace Hose, black Silk best tower of Brodick Castle, near Arran, tell with a hund as one of mental peculiarity--to employ no ⠀ made de., Ingrain colord' do., Gents' Super, Cotton terrible crash. The old castle had been injured more decided expression; and that the lady is also AND for sale by F. FUNCK, a few Pairs of Hose, Best India Rubber Braces, Ladies colored by the late storms, and several of the hotels had

Polka Mitts, Para lace Gloves, Black do., do. rent Workmen were employed in repairing exertions,į Paris do.. Book and Swiss Muslin, Superfine the damage, no fewer than sixteen being working

At the annual meeting of the Cambridgeshira Checked Dresses, Best Silk Umbrellas, Rich 6gur-on it on Saturday last. Providentially, the fall was and Isle of Ely Farmers Association, several of the. ed Silk Parasols, Gents Velvet Nap Paris Hats, during the time when no one was about it.The speakers gave the Members for the County, Mr. Glue Cloth Caps Superfine Black and Blue convict Dalmas, who was found guilty of the atro Yorks, Mr. Allix, and Mr Eaton, notice that they Cloths, Pilot do,, fancy worsted Trowsers pieces, cious murder on Battersea Rridge, and who was would never again be allowed to sit in the Houss Floor Cloth of various dimentions and devices, respited on a presumption of his insanity, is at of Commons. Mr. Wit said, Sir R. Peel had re- Navy Canvas Nos. 1 to 6, da duck, Serving and length to be transported for life. He has under-pealed the Abction duly that they might, he sup- Roping twine, Wellington Boots, Ozconian and gone an ordeal of several months in Bethetem Hos-posed, be all sold up cheaply, When the question lasting Shoes, Wine Corks, Shot Nos. 1 to 5, pital, the result of which is a belief that his ins of decreasing the taxes was before the flange, Mr. Gunpowder in canister and cask, Paint Brushes, nity was in a great measure assured.

Miles and Col. Silthorp Ind saidia word in favour Tarpentine, white Lead, Patent Black varnish, A destructive ûre, involving the destruction of of the farmer; but what had their own representa- Stockholm pitch and tar &c. &c.

property to the amount of from 20,0001, to 25,0001 | tives said? Why, nothing. The farmer had now has occured on the extensive premises belonging la right to speak out; and he for one would tell Victoria, 20th May, 1843,

to Messrs. E. H. and G. Eaderly, patent rupe, their shree Members, that the term of their last had

18 Queen's Road Victoria, May 3rd, 1845.

JUST IMPORTED EX“ ANN JANË."

and four Plated Candles- ticks, decanter Stands, and Pickle frames,

ALSO, A few excellent Yorkshire Hams, Cheshire Cheeses and Bellona Sausages in Tins All in first rate condition.

Victoria, 21st May, 1845,

JUST IMPORTED. PER Oriental and for sale Br C. MARKWICK Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Indian ale in cases of 3 dozeus each, also Barclay and Perkins Bottled Porter in cases of 3 dozens cuch.

Victoria, 21st March, 1845.

MCEWEN & Co.

known by former useful and charitable personal