VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that they have taken of Dadiraboy 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 betow 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 past 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an Excellent Billiard Table:
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
M.
BRITISH HOTEL.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE,
NOTICE.
18 Queen's Road Hongkong, 10th June, 1845.
829
A correspondeut informs us that the Court of received information of the outrage, three of them TJ. BIRDSEYE begs to notify to the public Directors are disposed to grant the additional cap accompanied by Carbery Scully Esq., J. P. and he has commenced the business of Auctioneertain to European regiments, but that a new difficul- Mr. Lewis, the active sub-inspector, pursued the and commission salesman and respectfully solicits ty has arisen with respect to the cavalry augmen- ruffians, and after a chase of six miles came up tation. The writer calls attention to "same articles with them near Cappamore, in the county of Lime a share of support.
upon the India House," which have appeared in rick, when a battle eussed. Three of the gang the John Bull, and suggests something about "an were shot dead, and two wounded. Six of their influence behind the Chair greater than the Chairguns, and Mr. Ryan's bouble-barralled gun were taken from them. All the fellows are known, and itself.
are from near Nenagh. Mr. Scully, the magistrate, Mr. Lewis, and the police, behaved most gallantly. One of the police is dangerously wounded. Mr. Ryan is out of danger.
FOR SALE.
Y the undersigned black and white Hats of su. BY
perior quality, a few patent Leather boots and shoes and a variety of other articles.
THOS. J. BIRDSEYE.
18 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 10th June, 1845.
100 DOLLARS REWARD, ROBBERY.
GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si-WHEREAS on the evening of the 4th Instant, 1.tuated at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in. tends 10 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.
ADNAMIS. From Lawrie's & Co. Oxford
J. 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 has 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 Postillions, Every 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.
BILLIARD TABLE.
NAMES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE ROBBERS.
Assigh-Mr. Markwick's Servant, about 28 years of age and about 5 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 it. 7 in high, 25 years age Dark complexion, slow and dull speaks English. Ahoon-Boy, about 13 years of age, slightly made, brother to the cooly Assam.
PROPERTY STOLEN,
A green painted Iron Fireproof Box, Palen- tee's name W. Marr, on a Brass plate under the Key hole containing a Silver patent lever hunting watch by "Just and San" London. Some Ru pees and Dollars, sundry, valuable papers, and A small black Iron' chest with other articles
Hasp for padlock, containing Dollars. A Black Wooden despatoh Box containing about 50 dol- lars and Rupess. A Roll of Flannel,-40 yards. A piece Superfine English Green Broad cloth about 18 yards long. A piece white Satin Jean GOOD Table to be sold cheap, (for cash only)-45 yards. 2 Ps. Chintz white ground. 1 Per- complete with Cues, Balls, Marking Board cussion horse Pistol. I Ditto pocket ditto. A Pool Balls For particulars of price, apply to, pair ditto pocket ditto.
J. C. VINCENT.
ま
Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1845. FOR SALE.
Ex "PALMYRA," "BARGAINS.” !!! To the Ladies of Hongkong..
TO BE seen at WILLIAMS & Co. 18 Wellington
Street, next door to the Roman Catholic Chapel School, a very choice collection of white embroidered and braid Dresses, Childrens Robes Habits. Collars, Capes. Cuffs,
aad Gentlemens Hose &e &c. &c.
Pottinger Street, June 6th, 1845.
JUST IMPORTED.
It is understood that Archdeacon Samuel Wilber force is to be the new Dean of Westminster.
Thomes Hood is on his death-bed. "He has taken leave of his friends, forgiven his enemies, and 'turned his face to the wall."
We have some, particulars of the attack upon Lucerne. The Journal des Débats says-The refugees and the free corps, having presented them selves in the morning of the 1st before the town; were received with volleys of musketry. They next! made two fruitless attempts to force the gates, but some hours afterwards, thinking they had prevailed on the besieged to capitulate, they incautiously en- tered the suburbs, and found themselves suddenly exposed to a deadly fire, and suffered a loss of he tween 800 and 1,000 killed. Nevertheless, after that furious attack, and notwithstanding that severe It is said that, after receiving an account of theer. loss, the free corps remained masters of the place, termination of so great a number of their friends, the Radicals of the other cantons were rising to march against the forces of Lucerne and of the small cantons.
Archdeacon Maut having expressed his determi- nation to continue the surplice practice in the church service at Hillsborough, the Marquis of Downshire, removed his pew forniture, to the parish church of Lisburn; but subsequently matters. At a Vestry meeting, Arch- took a pacific turn. deacon Mant explained, that he had acted under the express directions of his Diocesan, the Bishop of Dawn anil Connor; averred that he had no wish to persevere in that was distasteful to his parishi oners, if the Bishop would consent to the discon tinuance of the unpopular practices; and promised at once to waive the use of the surplice in preach-. ing. This restored harmony,
which he was seized. Thus accoutre. he was
the ruffian.
There is great reason to expect a Brevet when the contemplated Naval retirement is issued.
The account of the revenue for the quarter and year ending on the 5th of April has been published between the hours of û & 7 the undermen
For the quarter there is a deficiency, compared tioned Persons, then in the Service of MR. CHAS: with the corresponding quarter of last year, amo MARKWICK Auctioneer, Pottinger Street abunting to 201,0417; but upon the year there is an sconded from his house, feloniously taking with increase of 718,602, On Excise there is an in- them sundry property as enumerated below. This crease on the corresponding quarter of last year of is to give Notice that the above reward will be 64,791, and on the year, 344,7841. Upon the paid to any party or parties giving such informa. Stamps there is an increase for the quarter of about tion as may lead to the apprehension and convic-103,0001, and for the year of 242,800. Vhere is tion of the Robbers.
also a slight increase in the amount of the Asses. sed taxed for the quarter. Upon the year the in-
A notorious and determined robber, John Reilly, crease is 25,2747. In the amount of the Property who escaped from Trim Gaol in January last, has tax there, is a decrease on the quarter of 87,1451, and on the the year of 252,4391 as compared with been captured near Kilcullen, after a desperato the preceeding corresponding periods. The Post resistance. He was armed with a pistol and a short double-barrelled gun, and provided with balls Office exhibits an improvement over last year to and cartridges, a knife, chisel, matches, a piece of the amount of 57,000. In miscellaneous and crown lands, there is a decrease of 89,6234. The result of candle, lamp-black, and red paint, prepared appa the whole is, that upon the year there appears to be rently to commit a robbery in the neighbourhood in an increase of 1410,7267, while the quarter just found by a gardener on the lawn of a Mr. O'Keefe, He replied by terminated exhibits an increase upon the corres and questioned as to his intentions, ponding quarter of last year upon the ordinary re venue to the amount of 228,2417, but credit is taken firing the pistol at the querist; the report brought for produce of Sycee silver received from China, assistance; and Mr. O'Keefe's groom, a Scotch 392,0657, which is included under the head Miscel-girl, and the gardener, after a fierce battle, secured
So that upon the revenue arising from
Some days since, in Dublin, the police brought laneous Customs, Excise, Stamps, Saxes, Property tax before the magistrates, Lord Tullamore, the Hon Post Office and Crown-lands, there is a deficiency. Lindsay. R. Bell Esq, Deresey Lodge and upon the quarter of between one and two hundred Capt. C. W. Smyth, Royal Artillery, on a charge of being about to commit a breach of the peace, by thousand pounds.
Lord Tullamore and Mr. Bell, the former being fighting a duel in the Park. The principals were attended by the Hon. Mr. Lindsay. the latter by Capt. Smyth. Lord Tullamore and his friend were arrested at half-past three in the morning coming out of the Kildarest. Club House, and at six o'clock Mr. Bell and his friend were taken on the ground fixed for the meeting. The parties were ordered to find bail, themselves in 2004, and two each other for seven years, and having entered into sureties each in 100%, to keep the peace towards
cause of quarrel was a lady. Mr. Bell and Capt. the required recognisances were discharged. The Smyth are married to two sisters, Misses Ashe, the accomplished vocalists. It would appear that Co. unsellor Bell conceived-whether well founded or not-that Lord Tullamote was rather assiduous in his attentions to a female friend. Some say that the lady was insulted by his lordship, and that she required Mr. Bell's protection, but this is not vouch ed for; at all events, it is certain that the parties met a few days since in the Club house, where either blows or language of a nature not to be tole rated took place, the result of which was a "mes sage," The presumption is that Lord Tullamore was the "challenger," it being supposed that Mr. A Dublin paper says, "The Castle Ball was Bell gave him the provocation to adopt such a step. Mr. O'Connell's #monster" meeting at Kilkenny opened last night by the Chamberlain, the Hoo, Miss A'Court. Nothing could exceed the attention the 25th March was-comparatively speaking-- small one. From Castlecomer ho and the on of the Lord Lieutenant. The champagne was
"Repeal martyrs" were escorted by a procession very bad."
Lord de Vesci is appointed Custos Rotulorum of which consisted mainly of peasantry, mingled with the Queen's County, vice Lord Mornington, de. large bodies of artisans, preceded by banners and ceased. James Morgan, of Tivoli and Matthew bands of music; all attempting a military regning Hayman, of Youghal Esqrs, are appointed magis.rity in their march and bearing. In the evening trates of the county Cork, Capt. Wheterall, of Mr. O'Connell was entertained at a banquet in an Birr, is superseded in the commission of the peace unfinished chapel handsomely fitted up for tho for the King's County, Sir E. Synge is not purpose. Mr. Cane: the Mayor, presided, and removed from the commission, as was reported. about 600 person surrounded the board. The Viscount Suirdale, son of Earl Donoughmore, has | Chairman and the leading Repealers appeared in been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for the county the green uniform of the '82 Club. Mr. O'Connell of Tipperary, in the room of Richard Long Esq. delivered one of his usual monster-meeting speeches, of which we append a few specimens. "I never resigned.
Mr. Edmund Blake is to be stipendiary magis-had in my life," he said, "such a day as the present. Oh, men of Kilkenny, my spirit walks abroad disen- trate for the county of Roscommon.
thralled and free. I saw you to-day; I heard you to-day; you enemies saw you and heard you, and shall hear more of you." (Loud cheers.) shout of pure patriotism has reached, I trust, the vault of heaven, and shall be re-echoed over the British dominions-from Indus to the Pole, and from China to the remote regions of Kamschatka!!!
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Indian ale in cases of 3 dozens each, also Barclay and Perkins Bottled Porter in cases of 3 dozens
each
Victoria, 21st March, 1845,
JUST RECEIVED.
ND for sale by the undersigned Prime York &c. &c. &c. Ladiets. Cambric Insertions, Ladies A Barns, Cheese, Superior. Port in 3 doz. cases, very superior Pale Brandy, Choice Pickles &c. At wholesale and Retail. P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
As the above are all in the first style and last fashion, and decidedly the cheapest ever offered, Williams & Co. flatter themselves that the Ladies
Y the undersigned a quantity of Cashmere De of Hongkong will honor them with an early B Cos and Balzarom for Ladies dresses, 7 st inpection, Open from 10 till 4 o'clock.
perior article, for summer wear. Victoria, 30th May, 1845,
NOTICE.
P. TOWNSEND.
MR. JAMES, MILLER of the Qucen's Road JUST RECEIVED - And now opened for sale
Ladies and Gentlemen of Hongkong his sincere thanks for their Patronage since his commence | ment in business, and begs most respectfully fo inform them that he intends selling off his present stock of goods at cost prices. Victoria, 28th May, 1845.
A
ON SALE.
at
few Solar Lamps, Hanging, Side and Table. Also a few Bedroom bathing Chairs, a luxurious
P. TOWNSEND, article.
Victoria, 20th May, 1845.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND now open and for sale by the undersigned, A quantity of goods of superior quality as Splendid flock of SHEEP has been brought follows:
Superior Hams. Ditto Starch. Do. Smoked down by the "Isabella Anna,” which will be
un board. Beef a superior article Vinegar, a quantity of sold in numbers to suit parties by applying
Herbs, Cheese, Choice Beef tongues, in convenient O. SALE.
Bologna Saus LIQUEURS consisting of Vanilla, Rose, Citro-packages. Champaigne Cider. nelle, Curasseau, Aniseed, Goldwater and ages. American Chairs. Cherry Cordial, in cases of 2, 3, and 4 doz assort- ed and Maraschina in 1 doz cases, at
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 16th May, 1845.
Moselle
doz.
OR SALE at the undersigned, Sparkling in cases of 3 doz. Port in cases of 3 doz.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, May 6th, 1845.
OR
OMBROSOME,
AL90
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.
P. TOWNSEND. Olives Oil.
BY
FOR SALE. Y the undersigned, Mackerel in half bbls., South
American Olives in Kegs.
P. TOWNSEND.
JUST RECEIVED and on sale a quantity of North American Oats, a superior article for
P. TOWNSEND. FOR SALE.
R. Patent Portable Shower Baths, requiring only
two quarts of water and packing in the com-feeding cattle. pass of an ordinary sized writing desk. A few Iron bedsteads Ivory Bandled Desert and Carv ing knives and knife sharpeners, Toilet Glasses PHILLIPS MOORE & Co. Victoria, 4th June, 1845:
etc. etc. On Sale at
CRUET 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.
F.
Victoria, 6th June, 1845.
MILLINERY!!!
FUNCK begs to acquaint the Ladies of Hong- kong, that he has just opened a few cases of Afillinery, consisting of superior Silk and Straw 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, 1845.
JAPANISE GOODS,
JUST landed and for sale by T. J. BIRDSEYE in his fine show room fronting the Queens Road adjoining Mr. Daus Godowns,
A. handsome assortment of Japan Lacquerware selected in Japan by Mr. Beeker the same gentle- men who landed a similar cargo here two years since from a vessel direct from Japan
Also some very fine Bohemian Glass and real Eau de Colonge parties will please pay for the goods when they send for them.
The store will be open on Monday and contiene open until 7 r. m. each day.
Victoria, 14th June, 1945,
Y
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. paper.
Victoria, te May, 1945.
(From the London Mail, April 7.) LATEST INTELLIGENCE- APRIL 7.
Letters and papers from Bombay, 1st March were delivered in London 4th inst
The Moniteur says, that the report of the en- tance of the free corps into Lucerne is contradited, An official bulletin published by the Government of Lucerne, on the 1st instant, announces the rout of the free corps, who left upwards of 600 killed, and wounded at the gates of Lucerne.
IRELAND.
The Lord Lieutenant has appointed as his Chaplains, the Rev. H. Grifin, a staunch Liberal in Politics," and the Rev. D. Bagot, Vicar of Newry, both supporters of the National system of
education.
Messrs. Thos. Crosthwaite, and. George F. Brooke, have been elected Governor and Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ireland.
The subscriptions to compensate Father Mathew for his heavy expenses while prosecuting the cause of teetotalism, have already exceeded 7.0094-a sum nearly sufficient to cover the Rev, gentle man's liabilities, but of course not enough to sup- port the expense of another campaign.
At the fair of Killator, a desperate faction-fight took place, in which 600 men from Tipperary were engaged. Severe injuries were inflicted, and the police, who were in attendance, were pelted with stones, and had to leave the field of combat,
The counties of Leitrim and Roscommon are seriously disturbed; the peasantry who have been refused land under the con-acre system having as sembled in large bodies and succeeded in turning It is understoed that her Majesty's visit to Ire-up with spades largecoantities of grass and meadow land will take place in July.
land. These disturbances have already resulted Mr. Hume is to move this evening for a copy of in a conflict between the country people and the the Act of the Council of India imposing increased police, at a place called Stokesdown, near Bogle, duties on British goods.
where a vast number of inen had assembled, and were in the act of digging up land, when it became necessary for the police to fire. One of the coun- try people was shot dead, and it wandel. Troops have been marched into the disturbed districts.
Vice-Admiral Sir C. White commanding at Sheerness, expired suddenly on 5th inst.
The 44th Rept is ordered to Cork, and the 47th to Plymouth
The Marquis Ferriers, secretary to the Chinese embassy, bas left Paris for China." He goes direct to Macao,
We find it stated that Paymager Walthe, of the 2nd Regt., who was dismissed by sentence of a Coat-martial, has so far been restored to the sex. vite as to be permitted to retire on half-pay as a Lieutenant; and that Liests. Boileau and Somer- rille of the 22nd Regt, also dismissed the service, have been pardoned, but removed to other regts.
Mr. James Ballantyne is appointed Principal of the Sanscrit college and English school at Penares,
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Mr. O'Connell next combatted the notion that the Repeal agitation is ceasing, that apathy has come over the land. (Cries of "No, no.") "How dare you say so? Did not the Minister put the assertion in the mouth of her Majesty, and from her sweet tips fell the accents that Repeal was on the decline." (A voice: They were dreaming.) The Liberator: | No, they were awake; but they were lying, sav. ing your presence." (Laughter.) "Fifty thous and voices proclaim, in a tone not to be mistaken, that the agitation is only beginning that the struggle for Repeal has only commenced--that we have done nothing as yet here our work lis be.. fore us, and here tye are, ready to do that work. Yes, we hold the monster procession to-day as an answer to the Queen's speech; and if they give us. the opportunity, and provoke us to its exercise, we will give twice as many.” (Continued cheers,)
Speaking of the State Trial, he said, "I come to one of the most damning proceedings ever porpe-- trated by any administration 1 mean the monster proceedings, a crits of the first magnitude, f think it was, in spirit, a crime: of the greatest mag- nitude ever perpetrated against froiand. It is quite true that barbarous English, who formed the army of Cromwell, slaughtered the women who clung On 1st April, at noon, six or seven armed men attacked W. Ryan Esq., of Ballymačkeogh, near round the cross at Wexford, putting to death 3
of them in that town. The mother and the maid, Newport, Tipperary, upon his own land, and seve rely beat him. Mr. Ryan, on perceiving the the widow and the orphan, were sacrificet; and It was a hideous assassins coming towards him, made to a small none were spared to tell the tale but the bleeding house to defend himself, the door of which they remains of the victims.
Mr. scene a horrible barbarity; but it appears broke in, and a desperate conflict ensued,
me that the spirit of that barbarity stul Ryan fired his double-barrelled gm, and, it is to believed, either shot or wounded some of them. lives; not in the hideousness of the murder and The party, bowezer, by their numbers overpowered massacre, but in the equal guilt of fabricating pro- tum, and beat and cat him in a desperate manner, secution-turning the teal by jury into a delusion, and then retreated. The Newport police having a muckery, and a snare." In this prosecution, i
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