FOR SALE-Ex “MAURITIUS," daily xe- Feed from London. A quantity of 1,4 inch Iron Railing 5 feet high with Carriage gates &c. 10 feet wide, likewise a quantily of Book Safes 18 to 30 inshi, Iron Safes 17 to 26. Apply to
HENRY & Co. Hongkong, 31st May, 1845-
expected from London.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE
FOR SALE
NOTICE.
Ex "PALMYRA," "BARGAINS, T. II. ROWLAND has this day been ad. To the Ladies of Hongkong, ill. mined a Partner in our Business which will TO BE seen at WILLIAMS & Co. 18 Wellington in future be conducted under the title of LANE,
Street, next door to the Roman Catholic ROWLAND & C› Chapel School, a very choice collection of white
Victoria, 1st April, 1815. embroidered and braid Dresses, Childrens Robes
NOTICE.
LAVE & Co
FOR SALE EX PALMYRA."
817
FOR SALE-Ez WILLIAM Galvanized Cor. Cambric Hand Krs. Cambrie Insertions, Ladies ceased this day the 13th instant, all parties do. Ladie's Sandal lince, Gants' Super, Cotign
regated Iron Godown, 60 feet long 20 feet wide, 40 feet enlosed all round, with an open. Shed of 20 fcety
The above is complete with galvanized Iron Shutters and Ligthening conductors. For plans 4c. apply to
HENRY Co.
Hongkong, 31st May, 1845:
BEGS
* CIRCULAR. MONS. C. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS. EGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry and the Public that he bas 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 share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received:
"
and Gentlemens Hose &c &c. &c.
As the
PATENT bound account Books of Sizes, Super fine cut Foolscap, do. large Bank Post, do, Bath Post, Gilt elgeth, do. Black do. Note paper do,, do, Gilt edged, folio Morocco writing cases with leather and extra thick pad, Ladies and Gonts' Super Cards, Official du, envelopes, Ebony Rulers, Silver gold and motto seals, transparent
made do., Ingram colord do., Hose, Best India Rubber Braces, Ladies colored Paris do, Book and Swiss Muslin, Superfine Checked Dresses, Best Silk Umbrellas, Rich gür ed Silk Parasols, Gents Velvet Nap Paris Hats, Glue Cloth Caps, Superfine Black and Blue Cloths, Pilot do,, fancy worsted Trowsers pieces, Floor Cloth of various dinicntions and devices, Navy Canvas Nos. 1 to 6, do. duck, Serving and
fashion dye ate all in the first style and last samo in, and all parties indebted to us are requested Polka Mitts, Paris, lace Gloves, Black do, do,
and decidedly the cheapest ever offered, Williams & Co. flatter themselves that the Ladies of Hongkong will honor them with an early inpection, Open from 10 till 4 o'clock.
Victoria, 30th May, 1845.
NOTICE.
R. JAMES MILLER of the Queen's Road 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.
ON SALE.
having claims against us are requested to send the 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, 1945, 2)
FOR SALE.
JUST RECEIVED EX « QUEEN MAB a quantity of Superior Allsops pale Ale in 3 Butter, Card Soap, Sperin Candles, Malaga Rais-lasting Shoes, Wine Corks, Shot Nos. 1 to 5, ins, Zante Currants, reserved Oysters & Shrimps, Gunpowder in canister and cask, Paint Brushes, Tart Fruits, Sauces, Table Salt in Jars, Pale Sherry Turpentine, white Load, Patent Black varnish, and Brandy, Canvas, Rope and various other Ar- Stockholm pitch and tar &c. &c. ticles.
LANE ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, May 6th, 1845.
FOR SALE.
MONS C. DUPTIG also bega to state that he in Splendid flock of SHEEP has been brought JUST RECEINED ex Bangalors." a superior
down by the "Isabella Anna," which will be
Victoria, 20th May, 1845.
MCEWEN & Co.
SUPERIOR WINE EX “ANNE JANE"
HE
tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths. snitable sold,in numbers to suit parties by applying in board, of all kinds; splendid preserved Fruits consisting of undersigned respectfully invite the attention.
for the climate, likewise a selection of Drills and fancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc.; also an assortment
ON SALE
of Buffs, Vallencias, Silks, Satins and Fancy Vel-IQUEURS consisting of Vanilla, Rose, Citro
nelle, Curasseau, Aniseed, Goldwater and vets for Vests of the newest style and fashion,
Cherry Cordial, in cases of 2, 3, and 4 doz, assort ed and Maraschina in 1 doz cases, at
MONS. C. Durvie has a small assortment of Gents Kidd, Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc. etc, 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 Mons. C. DUPUIG, Taylor & Draper: Wellington St., one dour from Graham St. Victoria, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845-
VINCENT & Co.
ESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that
PHILLIPS MOORE & Col
Victoria, 16th May, 1845. FOR SALE at the undersigned,- Sparkling Hock and Moselle in cases of 1 doz. Claret in cases of 3 doz. Port in cases of 3 doz.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria. May 6th, 1815,
OMBROSOME,
OR Patent Portable Shower Baths, requiring only
two quarts of water and packing in the com Rhey have talren of Dadhaboy Burforjee Esq. pass of an ordinary sized writing desk. A few Ivory Handled Desert and Cary- Iron bedsteads
etc. etc. On Sale at
the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which
quantity of Pickles of all descriptions Sauces,
Gooseberries, Currants Plumbs, Apples, Damsons, Cherries, Greengages, Rhubarb, RaspLerry, Straw berry, Red and Black Currants, superior Almonds Nuts and Prunes. Also, a quantity of superior All- sopps, Pale India Ale in 3 dozen 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.
UST RECEIVED ex "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
LANE ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, 13th May, 1945.
&c.
PUBLIC AUCTION. Nthis day Saturday 14th inst. P. TOWNSEND
Wm. Scott Esq. Glass an Invoice.
they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next ing knives and knife sharpeners, Toilet Glasses will sell at 30' past noon at the Godowns of
as an HOTEL; where it will be their studious endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemen who may below their patronage.
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct. from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch street London. "
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at 4 past 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an
Excellent Billiard Table. -
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
BRITISH HOTEL
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si-
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 4th June, 1845..
JUST
CRUET STANDS !!! imported and for sale by F. FUNCK, a few silver plated Cruet Stands of sizes. Ale niew, pair of Bed Room Candlesticks and a few Brass, Beer and Wine Taps.
Victoria, 6th June, 1845.
MILLINERY!!!
FUNCR begs to acquaint themedies for case.
kong, opened a few
•
M. usted at the Corner of Graham Street, a short of Millinery, consisting of superior Silk and Straw
distance south of the Queen's Road, which be in. tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above title Gentlemen favouring him with their patronage will find their comfort strictly attended to. -
All the articles supplied will be of the first rate description.
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. -Victoria, 14th March, 1845.
NOTICE
LATTEY & CO. CHRONOMETER AND WATCH
MARERS &c. Have removed to Graham St. where they intend carrying on their business in the above line.
J.
Victoria, 8th May, 1845.
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 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 Morocco Cushions for Parlour chairs &c. Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to order, J. Adnam has, also on hand several pairs of Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and brown Boot Tops, suitable for Pastillione, Every of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery,
description of gold on Commission. Approved
indorsed Bills, above $100 accepted at 2 and 3 months. 3, New China, Street,
Victoria, 28th March, 1845.
BILLIARD TABLE.
Bonnets of the new and latest fashions; Silk, Vel- vet, and Gilt wreaths; artificial flowers etc, etc. etc, well deserving their attention.
Victoria, 4th June, 1945.
NOTICE:
T.
J. BIRDSEYE begs to notify to the public he has commenced the business of Auctioneer and commission salesman and respectfully solicits, a share of support.
18 Queen's Road Hongkong, 10th June, 1845,
BY
FOR SALE.
Y the undersigned black and white Hats of su- perior quality, a few patent Leather boots and shoes and a variety of other articles.
THOS, J. BIRDSEYE.
18 Queen's Read. Hongkong, 10th June, 1845, THE undersigned are now manufacturing Soda Water, Lemonade and Gingerade, orders puc- tually attended to.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, Queen's Road, Victoria, 10 June, 1845.
100 DOLLARS REWARD. ROBBERY.
A quantity of Manila Timber, Coffee and sundry other articles...
PUBLIC AUCTION. TUESDAY 17th Justant, will be sold at 10 a.
at the sale toot of the undersigned. Plated Cruet, Liqueur and Picklo Stands; Sets Plated Dishes; Tea and Coffee Sets; Egg Stands; Table and Dessert Knives, Forks and Spoons Plated Candlesticks.
Silver Thimbles, Table Bells and Whistles; Butter Knives, ases of Surs of Table Chitites; Silver Fruit Knives; Gold, Silver, and Plated Watch Guards; Ink stands.
Watch: Vases; Essonce Bottles and Stands; Boxwood Rules; Looks and Buttons.
Po 19. ALSO.
An Invoice of Gold and Silver Watches; Pencil Cases; Ear and Finger Rings; stands Necklaces; Bracelets; and numerous other articles.
Terms of Sale.-Cash in Mexican Dollars and allg oods to be cleared on the following day.
P. TOWNSEND,
Auctioneer.
Victoria, 9th June, 1845).
FOR SALE
1 of the community of Hongkong to an invoice of wines of the very best description from the House of Perigal and Brady, Lombard Street London, which they offer at the following prices
Old Port în 3· doz. Cases @ § 12 V doz. Pale Sherry 3 dito dito 11-50 do. Madeira 3 do, (do. @ 12 V do.
MCEWEN & Co.
Victoria, 5th May, 1845.
INGUIST'S REPORTS and NAVY. BILLS for sale
at this 'Office.
Office Friend of China, 25th Dec, 1841.
Rompradores clieque books, [FOR SALE,-At the office of this paper.
Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchan seaman's act endorsed on the back.
Charterparties, after forms by Chitty. Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chilty,, Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports, for ounting houses.
(From the London Mail, 24th March,) IRELAND.
It is now confidently believed that the annual port respecting the intention of the Queen to visit her Irish subjects is no longer a matter of speculation, but that this event will actually take place in the autumn of the present year, or perhaps at an earlier period, if circumstances permit. In- deed, from the signs of preparation already making, there can be but little doubt that the authorities have received an intimation of Fler Majesty's gracious intentions, in confirmation of which it may be mentioned that the Hon. and Very Rev. Dean Pakenham (brother-in-law of the Duke **) applied to the Board of Ecclesiastical Commis decorating the Cathedral of St. Patrick. Dublin, sioners for a grant of money for the purpose of and putting the grand reception-room in a state of thorough repair, in anticipation of Her Majesty's honouring that ancient cathedral by her presence at divine service. The application was immedia- tely acceded to, and workmen are now busily en-
BY Public Auction without reserve that. House gaged in making the alterations suitable to the
D and Land known as the Britains Boast, on Monday 16th June; said lot measures as follows.
On Queen's Road... Rear....
East.....
West........
1.144 feet.
..140 da, ... 60 do.
...100 do, - The Ground rent is about 8 150 per year.
Terms Cash.
P. TOWNSEND,
Auctioneer.
JUST RECEIVED.
AND for sale by the undersigned Print Fort very superior Pale Brandy, Choice Pickles &c Hams, Cheese, superior Port in 3 doz, cases, wholesale and Retail. P. TOWNSEND.
At
occasion.
The Earl of Clare is to have the vacant Riband of St. Patrick.
Mr. Blackfurne, the Master of the Rolls, has been labouring under very severe indisposition.
A splendid suit of vestments made with her own hands, Ims been presented by the Queen of France to the College of Maynooth, through the Duke of Leinster.
The Lord Lieutenant has been pleased to approvis of John Howlin, Esq., Ballylood, being appointed o Deputy Lieutenant for the country of Wexford, in the room of J. W. Goff, Esq., deceased; of William Monsell, Esq., of Tervoc, being appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for the county of Limerick, in the room of Gerald Blennerhasset, Esq., of Riddlestown, deceased, and of E. W. Bond, Esq.. Coss and Balzarern for Ladies dresses, 7 sub of Monaghan, in thus room of Colonel John the undersigned a quantity of Cashmere De being appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for the conu
Madden deceased.
W between the hours of 6 & 7 the undermen: WHEREAS on the evening of the 4th Instant, tioned Persons, then in the Service of MR. CHAS: MARKWICK Auctioneer, Pottinger Street ab sconded from his house, feloniously taking with is to give Notice that the above reward will be B. them sundry property as enumerated below. This paid to any party or parties giving such informa. tion as may lead to the apprehension and convic.perior article, for summer wear. tion of the Robbers·
NAMES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBBERS.
FOR SALE.
D TOWNSEND.
GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only) | Assigh,-Mr. Markwick's Servant, about 23 years, UST RECEIVED.-And now opened for sale A complaint was lodged against him by a person A complete with Cues, Balls, Barking Board
Pool Balle-For particulars of price, apply to,
J. C. VINCENT. Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1845.
NOTICE. THE undersigned begs to notify that he has THE
established himself as an Auctioneer and gene. ral Agent at Shanghai, and solicits the patronage of the commercial Houses in China,
a
Mr. W.H. Franklyn, Chinam's Wharf, Victoria, will receive for transmission any communication to him at Shanghai.
(Signed) EDWARD N. BURGESS. Shanghai, April 21st, 1845.
FOR SALE.
of age and about 6 ft. 6 in high. Dull and Sulky countenance, speaks English indif- ferently.
article.
a few Solar Lamps, Hanging, Side and Table. Also a few Bedroom bathing Chairs, a luxurious
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 20th May, 1845..
“JUST RECEIVED, ND now open and for sale by the undersigned. age Dark complexion, slow and dull A quantity of goods of superior quality as speaks English.
follows:
Assom,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
Ahoon-Boy, about 13 years of age, slightly
made, brother to the cooly Assam.
PROPERTY STOLEN.
A green 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 Hu pees and Dollars, sundry valuable papers, and A small black Iron chest with Hasp for padlock, containing Dollars. A Black Wooden despatch Box containing about 50 dol. lars and Rupess. A Roll of Flannel, -40 yards.
ANCHESTER Manufactured Goods, and other articles.
Yarn.
Ma
American Drills and Sheetings. Swedish Steel, Pitch and Tar. English Rifles and Fowling Pieces.
ALSO PER "PALMYRA :"
A few cases of splendid Champagne; And fine flavored excellent Port Wine. The best Cognac pale Brandy.
York Hams of the first quality, in prime order. Cases of Cheeses, Pickles, etc.
Bales of losiery, and Seamen's clothing.
Nautical Almanacks for 1846,
Apply to Padam&
ALEXANDER SMITH,
3 Ashburton Terrace, Elgio Street. Victoria, 228 May, 1945.
Superior Hams Ditto Starch. Do. Smoked Beef a superior article Vinegar, a quantity of Herbs, Cheese, Choice Beeftongues, in convenient Packages Champaigne Cider. Bologna Saur-
American Chairs. sges
ALED
A quantity of Superior American Butter being the best ever brought to the colony. A quantity of French Prunes, in excellent order, in glass jars and
Olives Oil.
P. TOWNSEND. FOR SALE
A piece Superfine English Green Broad cloth B. american liver in Keg
about 184 yards long. A piece white Saun Jean -15 yards 2 Pe Chintz white ground. 1 Per- cussion borse Pistol 1 Ditto pocket dito. A pair difto pocket ditto.
Pottinger Street, Juno Gib, 1845.
3 JUST DIPORTED
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allsaps Indian ale in cases of 3 dozens each. also Barclay and Perkins Bottled Porter in cases of 3 dozens
each.
Victoria, 21st March, 1845.
Y the undersigned, Mackerel in half bbls, Sout
UPTOWNSEND.. UST RECEIVED and on sale & quantity of North American Chats a superior article for feeling cattle
WP TOWNSEND,
FOR SALE.
James Count Nugent, of Ballinacor, bas resign- ed the commission of the peace for Westmeath. from whom he took, in his magisterial capacity, When called on by Clovern- some plover nets. ment for an explanation,he tendered his resignation, and it was accepted.
The martyrs, Messrs O'Connell, Grey, Steele, Dully, and Ray, are to appear at Castlecomer and Kilkenny on 9th April, in the uniform of the '82 Club. This now invention is expected to have a highly stimulating effect upon the very excitable population of the county of Kilkenny.
The late Episcopal Palace at Elphin is taken by Government for a military barrack.
The Fort at Enniskillen is ordered to be put in a state of defence, four 24-pounder howitzers(brass), with ammunition, &c, having arrived there from Dublin in charge of an escort.
The old bridge over the river Shannon `at Athlone, has been blown up by Col. Jones, R. E., who sunk gunpowder in shafts under the piers, and then explodef his train by a fuse, thus effectually demokshing the structure upon which Kings James and William's armies had contended for victory. The new bridge has been open to the public since last autume.
An advertnemcat bay appeared in the Dublin papers as follows, viz., “Threatening Notices ~The nobility and goutry of Ireland are informed that J.. Lamprey, 20, Westmoreland-street, har succeeded
BY the undersigned a large assortment of books, in making a hall proof coat of mail, which will ba D comiting of standard works, all the novels found unnful to such gentlemen us may require them.. of the day, also, skeet Blusts and books of Tui in early inspection is requented, as F. L, hos ure tin. Comprador check cooks, Quills and Offenders for these he has completed"
D. TOWNSEND, paper.
Victona, te May, 1345.
William Henry, Exy, the eminent Triah mang. ituitures, ded recenly, ut his residence at Laland
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