bat think that the time chosen for this assess. ment is a critical one. If our rulers would only endeavour to make the colony, by-and-bye it would stand the burdens that may be just to lay upon it; but they unfortunately demand that it earn it own bread before it has gained strength to do so. On other grounds this tax
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
PASSED ANJER.
April 3rd Henry Pratt, from China 16th March, for New York: Mohawk, from China 16th March, for London 7th Bangalore, from London, for China; 9th Canopus, from the Cape, for Batavia, andre, from Liverpool, for Singapore; H. M. 11th Sappho, from Boston, for. China; 12th Ale- Sloop Dadalus, from England 15th Dec., for Sin- Delhi. Manila 15th March, to New York Mun ford, from Sydney 19th Feb., to Singapore 16th H. M. Ship Cambrian, from Singapore to England; 19th Thomas Fielden, from Manila 13th March to
TO LET.
HE premises formerly occupied as the Hong kong Dispensary; Apply at the Dispensary
GRO. STRACHAN. Victoria, 5th June, 1845.
or to
ADVERTISEMENT.
SODA WATER
809
OR Sale at Messrs. Hunter & Bartons Di-
spensaries Pottinger Street, Victoria, Hong kong; and Hospital Street, Macao.
Victoria, April 23rd, 1845.
o be fairly objected to. Admitting that gapore; 14th Java, from Singapore to London Hongkong Dispensary is now removed to the Iron Railing 5 feet high with Carriage gates &c.
inhabitants of Victoria,like those of Singapore, are bound to support the municipal police, and also, after the streets have been formed to keep them in repair, and this is admitted (always on the understanding that we enjoy all the immuniniti as of a free part) they the inhabitants are entitled to all the rents drawn from public land, to be appropriated by them in defraying the munici pal expences, and they further ought to have the control of the police, and of themselves, assess property for such further sums as may be re- quired. It is prepostrous to assert that any part of the military expences of this colony, or any part of the civil expenditure of this govern ment should fall on the limited population. The troops and the Government servants are here to protect the revenue of Great Britain, the interests of the East India Company, and the commercial and manufacturing interests of Eng land; it is by England therefore that they must be paid. We hear a great deal of the expen ces that are incurred in building barracks, making roads &c. True, and these expences are necessary; but on the other side of the account, look at the seven or eight millions sterling drawn from the trade of China annu- ally.
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Objecting to the policy that dictates assess- ment, at least for a conple of years longer; deny- ing the power of this government, unless acting under express order from home, to levy that assessment; and reprobating the act which 'makes government servants the valuators of property; we further assert that, if we are to be assessed for municipal purposes, than we are entitled to municipal privileges. Give us the control of the police we pay for, give us the land revenue, the auction taxes, the gravestone taxes and all other taxes, known and unknown; give us Commissioners, chosen from our own num« ber to disburss our own funds and then-though still premature--the necessary assessments will be made without complaint..
With a proper attention to economy-with- out however rendering the establishment in any degree inefficient the expense of the po- lice under the supervision of Commissioners: would not be very great. At Singapore for. the year 1843-and that is the latest return we are in possession of the whole incorporated establishment of police, night watch, assessment office &c. amounted to $14, 044. We cannot see that a larger, or greatly more expensive establishment is required in Hongkong, and we are satisfied that even without the land rent, (to which, however, we are strictly entitled) there would be no great difficulty in raising the necessary funds without any We roughly very oppressive assessment. rate the annual rental of Victoria at 400,0008; 2 per cent upon this amouut gives $10,000; the fines in the police court are probably not less than $3,000; add to these publican and auction licences, auction duty, the tax for re- tailing opium, weighing saltpetre &c. &c. and an ample revenue is available.
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London; Julia, from Manila 20th March to Syd- ney: 20th England, from Hobart Town 2nd March to Singapore Urgent, from Manila 14th March to Sydney; Passenger, from London 24th Dec., for Singapore..
The English Ship Canopus, was loading at Batavia for Macao on the 24th April.
VESSELS IN Victoria HarbOUR. H. M. &. Castor, Capt, Graham, H. M. S. Ploter, Commander Collinson. H. M. S. Minden, Master Comding. Wellington. H.M.Schooner, Young Hebe, Lieut-Comdg. Bate.
Hospital and Store Ship.
B. Hormasjee, Contes, Mazeppa, Fraser, Vizen, Milne,
John Barry, Hart, Will o' the Wisp, Kellet, Janet, Dring, Jagatera, Tuxen, Hannah, (Am.) Cumings, Zorgulied, (Dut.) Alken, Eagle, (Am.) Prescott, Younge Quene, M'Nally, Syed Khan, Smart, Spec, Cole,
John Horton, Cunningham, Sarah Louisa, Oldham, Buenos Ayrean, Coul, Sands, Snipe, Riddle,
J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co. J. Matheson & Co.
Dent & Co. McVicar & Co. McVicar & Co. McVicar & Co. Wetmore & Co.
Turner & Co.
Russell & Co. Fletcher & Co. Gilman & Co. Murrow & Co.
F. Rawson & Co.
Dirom Gray & Co. T. Church & Co Hughesdon & Co. G. Livingston & Co. G. Livingston & Co.
Fischer Willis & Co. A. Heard & Co.
Joven Corina, Dring, Sri Singapora, Forman, Amiga, Dalrymple, Dart, Kennedy, (Am ) Linnet, ——,
Emery & Frazer. Midas, St. Schooner, Poor,
J. P. Sturgis. A. Griffiů. Starling, Chape,
H. Skinner. Euphemia, Russom,
W. H. Franklyn. Isabella Anna, Beard, Royal Exchange, Hubertson, D. & M. R. & Co. M. de Tonkin, (Sp.)Cuarteron, P. de las Heras.
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.
H. M. Steam Ship, Driver, Commander Hayes.
J. Matheson & Co.. Palmyra, Campbell,
Lindsay & Co. Osprey, Hunt
McVicar & Co. Anglona, Lane,
Bell & Co. Bangalore, Aiton,
Dirom Gray & Co. Hope, Goss,
Turner & Co. Anne Jane, Rigby, William the 4th, Woodin, W.&T.Gemmell & Co. Turner & Co. Hesperus, Kelley,
W. & T. Gammell & Co. India, Sutherland, Queen Mab, Rowe, Sands, Turner Church&Co.
BRITISH VESSELS at MacAO.
Kelpie, Sime, Thomas Crisp, Hart, Flora, Hooge, Liule Catherine, Perois, Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Ruparrell, Deane, Sultana, Wadge,
MeVicar & Co. Nye Parkin & Co. Boustead & Co. John Smith. John Hudson. A. & D. Furdomjee. D. & M. Rustomjee & Co.
AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO, Venice, Dumbry, Tiers Bourne & Co. Sappho, Gerry,
Russell & Co. Aquetnet, Mosher,
T. C. Lewis.
It is only by allowing the inhabitants to as sess themselves, and giving them, through Com-Charles Forbes,, D. and M. Rustomjee & Co. msssioners, the entire control of that assessment, as well as other taxes, that, with any degree of justice, they can be asked to support the police. If it is left to government, we will probably see the creation of a new office, for one of their idle pets. We will have an expensive police establishment, neither satisfactory to those who are at its head, or to those who are taxed to support it,
While on this subject, we notice another Government Notification of the sale by auction, of the exclusive privilege of dealing in Paun, Betel and Betel Nut. It is really painful to see the ignorance and perversity which is display- eu in this short Notification. They declare this to be a free port; they endeavour to en- courage the native trade (and in this they are certainly sincere) but they do not perceive that Betel, and other articles of straits produce, will be among the chief items of a Junk trade, supposing we succeed in getting one. They make these articles a strict monoply, and yet talk of a free port.
JUNE.
SEMPPING INTELLIGENON.
ARRIVED.
4--Jahn Horton, Cunningham, Liverpool. 4-Hope, Goss, Bombay,
5--Arab, (Am.) Freeman, Whampoa.
·JUNE.
SAILED..
5mArab (Am.} Freeman, Manila 5-Kelpie, Sime, Macao,
6-Corsair, Fraser, East Coast. 6-Falcon Oliver, East Coast, 6- Hope, Cross, Whampoa
SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS-April 24th H. M. Sloep Cruizer, from the Cape, 9th March; Flying Squirrel, Hong. kong, 2nd April; 28th Sylph, Hongkong, 7th.
DEPARTURES.-April 23rd Corcyra, China, 24th Regina, China; 25th Cawasjes Family, Chins; 26th H. M. Sloop Dadalur, China; Midas (Steam.) 28th Franjce Cowasjer, China: Sylph, China; Calcutta.
CALCUTTA SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS-April 10th Lanrick, from China; same day Coquete, (Am.) fom China; 14th H. C. Steamer Proserpine, from China, Penang and Maulmain.
SUNDRIES
J. Matheson & Co.
Turner & Co.
John (Swede) Osterberg, Artemise, (Swede)
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Saturday 14th Inst; will be sold by Public private contract, the Brig "SNIPE," built in Maalmain of Teak and Coppered; she was launch- ed in May 1838, tonnage (169 tons) and is now ready for sea.
P.
Sale Peremptory.
Terms made known at time of sale. Sale to take place at the sale room at 11 a. M. P. TOWNSENU,
Auctioneer.
Victoria, 4th June, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the New Buildings No. 17 Queen's Road opposite the former premises.
FOR SALE-EX MAURITIUS," daily xe- pected from London, A quantity of 1, inch 10 feet wide, likewise a quantity of Book Safes 18 to 30 inch, Iron Safes 17 to 26. Apply to
HENRY & Co.
The management of the Dispensary and Soda Water Manufactury will be under the personal
Hongkong, 31st May, 1846. emperintendence of Dr J. H. Young, Druggist who TOR SALE-EX WILLIAM SHAND,” daily hopes by opremitting attention and care in each
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expected from London. A Galvanized Cor- department to give satisfaction. Being regularly regated Iron Gadown, 60 feet long 20 feet wide, supplied with the finest drugs from the London 40 feet enlosed all round, with an open Shed of 20 market and sparing no expence in procuring a feet. well prepared and unadulterated article it is hoped the kind confidence and patronage" which the establishment has long enjoyed will continue and
encrease.
Queen's Road, Victoria, June 2nd, 1845.
MCRUET-STANDS!!!
JUST imported and for sale by F. Funck, a few
silver plated Cruet Stands of sizes.
· Also a few pair of Bed Room Candlesticks and a few Brass, Beer and Wine Taps.
Victoria, 6th June, 1845.
NOTICE. FRESH Preserved Provisions, Glass-ware. Mus. kets, a variety of Books, Nautical Instru- ments, wearing apparel, swords, and sundry articles the property of officers. deceased. A few stoves'i fenders and fire irons. Also a fine Lorcha well found in sails anchors etc. etc.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 6th June, 1846-
SALE OF FURNITURE. H. FRANKLYN will sell by Public Auc tion on Tuesday the 10th inst. at 11 o'clock A. . at his commission room Chinam's Wharf,
A quantity of fashionable household furniture, consisting of Telescope Dining Tables, Centre Tables, Sideboards, Chairs, Card Tables, Couches, sofas, large state Bedstead with curtains Poles &c. complete, Bedstead, Washstands, Pictures, Hanging and Pedestal Lamps, breakfast service
etc. etc.
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The above is complete with galvanized Iron Shutters and Ligthening conductors. For plans
c.apply to
HENRY & Co.
Hongkong, 31st May, 1845-
CIRCULAR.
MONS. C. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS.
BEGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry and the Public that he has Removed his Es- tablishment from Macao to Hongkong where he Intends conducting his Business in all its branches and trusts by strict attention, to merit a shuro of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received:
MONS C. DUPCIe also bega to state that he in- tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable. for the climate, likewise a selection, of Drills and ancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc.; also an assortment of Buffs, Vallencias, Silks, Satins and Fancy Vel- vets for Vests of the newest style and fashion,
MONS. C. DUPUIG has a small assortiment of Gents Kidd, Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, atc. etc. all the above articles are of the best description that could be pro-- cured in the Colony, Gentlemen can depend an having their Clothes made in the first style of fa shion and elegance.
Address to Mong. C. Dervio, Taylor & Draper. Wellington St., one door from Graham St. Victoria, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
they have taken of Dadhaboy Burforjee Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next as an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen who may below their patronage.
Terms Cash on delivery. Victoria, 6th June, 1846, 100 DOLLARS REWARD. ROBBERY. WHEREAS on the evening of the 4th Instant,
between the hours of 6 & 7 the undermen tioned Persons, then in the Service of Ma. CHAS: MARKWICK Auctioneer, Pottinger Street ab sconded from his house, feloniously taking with them sundry property as enumerated below. This is to give Notice that the above reward will be paid to any party or parties giving such informa- 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an tion as may lead to the apprehension and convic-Excellent Billiard Table. tion of the Robbers.
NAMES AND DESCRIPTION OF THe Rovners. Assigh,Mr. Markwick's Servant, about 23 years
of age and about & ft. 6 in high. Dull and Sulky countenance, speaks English indif- ferently. Assam,Cooly, about 5 ft 8 in high and about 20 of age very active in his movements, Ahone-Cooly, about 5 ft. 7 in high, 25 years age Dark complexion, slaco and dull speaks English, Akoon,--Boy, about 13 years of age, slightly
made, brother to the cooly Assam.
PROPERTY STOLEN,
A grean painted Iron Fireproof Box. Paten- tee's name W. Marr, on a Brass plate under the Key hole containing a Silver patent lever hunting watch by "Just and Son" London. Some Ru pees and Dollars, sundry, valuable papers, and other articles. A small black Iron chest with
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurchs street London.
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at past
Canton, 26th January, 1845,
BRITISH HOTEL
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si-
tunted at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short distance soutli of the Queen's Road, which he in. tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above titic Gentlemen favouring him with their patronago will find their comfort strictly attended to.
All the articles supplied will be of the first rata description.
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primisen. Victoria, 14th March, 1945.
NOTICE.
ATTEY & CO. CHRONOMETER AND WATCH MAKERS &c.- Have removed to Graham St. where they intend carrying on their business in the above line.
Victoria, 8th May, 1845.
Hasp for padlock, containing Dollars. A Black HUBB'S NEW PATENT DETECTOR Wooden despatch Box containing about 50 dol-CLOCKS give perfect security from false Keys lars and Rupess. A Roll of Flannel,-40 yards and Picklocks, and also give immediate notice of A piece Superfine English Green Broad cloth
size, and for all purpose to which Locks are uppli about 18 yards long. A piece white Satin Jeany attempt to open them. They are made of every --451 yards. 2 Ps. Chintz white ground. Per-ed, and are strong, secure, simple, and durable. cussion horse Pistol. I Ditto pocket ditto. A pair ditto pocket ditto.
Pottinger Street, June 6th, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. James Smith, merchant of Hongkong in my business admin, f in admited as a partner Mr. Cha's Robert Stacker,
Victoria, 26th May, 1815.
JAMES WELCH.
N sale by the undersigned.-Silver Solution,
CHUBH'S Patent Fire-proof Strong Rooms. Safes, Dollars Chests, and Boxes, form a complete secu- rity for Money, Deeds, Plate, Books, &c., from Fire and Thieves. These articles are used by, and may be seen at the Banks of Bombay, Mudras, and Ceylon.
Cash Boxes, Palanquin, and Despatch Boxes, strong Japan Bullock Trunks, and Japon Boxes of all dimensions on sale, or made to order, all fitted. Iwith the Detector Lacks.
CAUTION.-All of the above Locks, Safes, and Boxes have the address stamped or marked in full,
0 pelle Vesicators, white and brown Wintons are, St Paul's Churchyard, London.
C. Cirusu's & SON, Makers to the Queen and Prince Albert, 57, St. Paul's Church yard, London
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
Soaps. Isinglass, Beaufoys Chloride Lime, Rowl-Without this none are genuine. ands Ess Tyre, fine Turkey Sponge, Gum Arabic, Esa Hernon, Ropers vegetable Custard Compound, Suspensary Bandages, Capsules, Horse Hair Rub bera, Murrays Fluid Maguesia, Burmuda Arrow. Root, Preston Saks, Court Plaster, Puff boxes and Powder, Medicines (of all descriptions), Perfumery TOWNSEND will sell by Public Auction' (various,) Lozenges as follows. Accidulated on this day Saturday 7th Inst. at his Sale, drops, do. Raspberry drops, do. Cayenne do Room at it . . a quantity of Glass and Crockery Peppermint, Bath Pipe, Coltsfoot Rock do, Ipe-in the above line, and to informs them that, he has ware, consisting of desert, and dinner services, cacuanta loza, Ginger do. Tolu do, Tumblers, Decanters, Wine and ChampagneGlasses &c, and a lot of Hams, Cheeses, Sausages, Beef, at the same time an invoice of Hardware,
Also a few cheats Malwa Opium, Victoria7th June, 1845.
-PUBLIC AUCTION,
Mars, Philips-Moore & Co. at 11 A. H. N Monday 10th Inst. will be sold at the store
2 cases Looking glasses, damaged by sea water, and immediately after a quantity of glassware Ironmongery, Cutlery, Pistols etc. etc.
P. TOWNSEND, Auctioneer.
Victoria, 4th June, 1845. TTE undersigned has established himself as mer- chant and agent in Hongkong, under the firm of Aylein & Co., and Mr. Charles Hughesdon is authorized to sign for the firm.
D. CAYLWIN, Calcutta, 4th November, 1844.
Black
Currant do., Otto Rose do., Paregoric da, Jujubes pink and Pine
WELCH & STOCKER. Victoria, 26th May, 1845.
N. B. Prescriptions carefully prepared Me dicine Chests refitted.
always on hand Saddlery of every description, Harness, Single and Double do, Bridles, and Martingales made to any pattern or weight suggest. ed. Coach Trimming in all its branches, Sword Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &c. Cloth and Storocco Cashions for Parlour chairs &c. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs.made to NOTICE.
order, J. Adnam has, also on hand several pairs of \R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg Doe and Backskin Leather Breeches, white and DR
leave to intimate to the Commanders of ships brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Every proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, themselves as Medical and Surgical practitioners | &c. bought and sold on commission, Approved at that anchorage.
Chica Vessel, moored in Blenboim Reach. Ship's Medicine Cheats replenished. July 1st, 1844.
SODA WATER,
N SALE-At the Store of Mr. John Staith in
ONS from Dr. Hunter's
Soda Water Manufactory there Macao, 11th January, 1845.
indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 months. 3, New China, Street,
Victoria, 28th March, 1845.
BILLIARD TABLE.
GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only;
A complete with Cues, Balls, Barking Boar Pool Balls-For particulars of price, apply to
J. C. VINCENT.
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