NOTICE.
THE Business of the Peninsular and Orienta Steam Navigation Company, at this port, will for the present be carried on at the house on the Queen's Road known as the old. Dispensary.
All particulars of passage money and freight, shall be published as soon as the undersigned is in a condition to do so.
JOHN RYAN,
Victoria, 21st July, 1845. V. Agent.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
ICE, NOTICE THE THE PUBLIC is informed, that the Ice house, will be open until further notice, from 5 to 8 A. M. and from 3 to 6 P. m for the sale of Ion in any quantity at 5 cents per pound. Written orders addressed to the undersigned will be attended to L. A. STONE. Victoria, 22nd July, 1845.
Agent. NOTICE TO PARTIES GOING HOME. TOR SALE-By the undersigned, Manila em- F
broidered Pena Dresses, Shawls, Scarfs, and Handkerchiefs.
N. BOULLE.
Victoria, 22nd July, 1845
FOR SALE
fashionable Blue Victoria Phaeton and a Dark
A fashionable Blue Victoria
HUMPHREYS & Co.
18 Queen's Road. Victoria, 22nd July, 1845.
JUST
FOR SALE.
UST RECEIVED a small quantity of superior Soft Irish Linen, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Damask Table, Cloths, Linen Drill, Bleached Duck &c. Also a few Solar Hats.
LALE, ROWLAND & Co. Victoria, 22nd July, 1845.
WANTED. Youngman who can write a fair hand and has some knowledge, of accounts. He will require to speak English. Apply at this office.
Office Friend of "China, Victoria, 4th July, 1848.
FOR SALE.
A the Godowns of the undersigned the following
articles.
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits in Beer and Porter in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road. Hongkong, 28th February, 1845.
ог
OMBROSOME,
861
OR Patent Portable Shower Baths, requiring only
two quarts of water and packing in the com pass of an ordinary sized writing desk. A fow
TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY THE 21ST JULY. TUST landed and to be seen at the Show-rooms of the un fersigned 13 Queen's Road next to Mr. Bowra's:
Damask and Diaper Table Cloths, and Napron bedsteads Ivory Handled Desert and Cary- kins, Damask and fancy Toilet Covers, rich Scarfs ing knives and knife sharpeners, Toilet Glasses Shawls, figured and white Satin and Brocade. dresses. Gauze's, Cambrics, book Muslios, fancy Cheeks etc. etc.
Plated Ware consisting of Liquor, Cruet and Soy Frames Butter tubs, Toast Racks. Eperges, JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE.
Tea Kettle's-with Stands and Lamp's, Venison AUNDERS Beer in Hhds and Butts, Superi.and corner Dishes Soup Tureens etc. clc etc.
or Claret and Sauterne (Cutler & Co.) and all descriptions of Wine. Brussels and Kidderminster Carpets, Druggets and Rugs. Plate and window Glass, Weighing machines and Beams with weights, Iron Chests, Book do, doors for Treasu. ries, Muskets, Pistols, Nails of all sizes, Anvils, Vices and Caulking Irons.
HUMPHREYS & Co 13 Queen's Road, 18th July, 1845.
FOR SALE./
AN Invoice of Slate and tPARTY SCOP
13 Queen's Road.
Victoria, 20th May, 1845.
Gunpowder in barrels.
& Co.
BURD. LANGE & Co.
Queen's Road. Victoria, 4th July, 1845.
etc. etc.
On Sale at
Victoria, 4th June, 1845:
PHILLIPS MOORE & Co.
SODA WATER
ERATED LEMONADE
AND
signed. Orders punctually attended to
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
Queen's Road. Victoria, 24th June, 1945.
Fowling pieces in cases, Centers Tools, and T be obtained at the Manufactory of the under- a general assortment of Catlery and Locks, floor Cloths etc, etc. etc and Palished Steek and Black grates, do. fire Irons and Tanders. Hendries Pertamery, Embased Table Covers. Handsome Clocks by Murray.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
D. CHISHOLM.
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 Inteods conducting bis Business in all its branches
JUST received and for sale by the undersigned. and trusts by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two yeare received.
MONS. C. DUPUIG also begs to state that he in- tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable a varietection of Drills and fancy 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.
JUST RECEIVED Per Julia,
and for sale
in quantities to suit purchasers. Bally White and cargo Rice, a few piculs fine Table Rice; Bally Coffee; do. Leaf Tobacco Alos a few Caska Tamarinds,
BURD LANGE & Co
Queen's Road, Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
FOR SALE. HINESE Dialogues, Questions and Familiar Sentences by the Rev. Dr. Medhurst. Shanghai, 1844. By the same author, China; its state and prospects.
A Chinese and English Dictionary. A Dictionary of the Hok-keen dialect of the Chinese Language. A Dictionary of the Havortang dia-
BOMBAY ROYAL EXCHANGE. INSURANCE COMPANY. THE undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the above Company are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China, on account of the said Com-lect of the Formosan language.
pany.
p. pro. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DADA BHOY, BYRAMJEE, Agents in China for the Bombay Royal
Exchange Insurance Company,
Macao, 1st June, 1845. THE undersigned will continue to grant Policies on behalf of the Sun Insurance office, and Hindostan Insurence Society, payable in London, Bombay, Calcutta and China.
p.pro. D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co., DÁDABHOY, BYRAMJEE,
ALSO.
Premarè's Notitia linguæ Sinicæ. Notices on Chinese Grammar, by Philo-Sinensis.
MONS. C. DUPUIG has a small assortment of Gents Kidd, Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc. etc, etc. all the ahove 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- #2, 00 shion and elegance.
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2. 25
11. 00
},,·10. 00
Collie's translation of the four Books. Rambles of the Emperor Ching Tib, translated from the Chinese. Bibles and Testaments, of various sizes; Psalms and Hymns; ditto. Apply to
19
2. 00
5. 00
15
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Address to Mons. C. DUPUIG, Taylor & Draper: Wellington St., one door from Graham St. Victoria, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845 FOR SALE. —I Arab Horse,
1 Poney.
I Tibbury and harness. Apply at the Livery Stables of M. COOPER.
Victoria, 8th July, 1945.
VINCENT & Co. DESPECTFULLY take leave to announce that 1. 25
they have taken of Dadhaboy Burforjee Esq. the NEW FACTORY fronting the River, which 2,00
they intend opening on 8th or 10th February next 5.00 as an HOTEL; where it will be their studious Watts' endeavor to ensure the comfort of those Gentlemer
who may betow their patronage.
REV. DR. LEGGE. Mission Premises, Holly wood Road. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
TR.
THE WINES &c. &c. will be supplied direct from the House of Vincent & Pugh of Fenchurch street London.
Agents for the Sun Insurance office and MR, GILBERT Surgeon begs to inform the 4 o'clock daily. The Hotel is provided with an
Hindostan Insurance Society.
Macao, 1st June, 1845." THE business of the undersigned will in future be conducted under the style or firm of
B. WATERHOUSE & Co. and Mr. JOHN
THISTLETHWAITE, is authorized to sign the same by procuration at Shanghai.
B. WATERHOUSE.
Chusan, April 21st, 1845.
publie that he has just received a fresh stock of Medicines from England, which he will be happy to dispose of at a moderate rate.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
DR. O'SULLIVAN begs to inform the Captains
of vessels proceeding to Whampoa, that he has changed his residence to a ship in Blenheim reach. Whampoa, 5th July, 1845.
NOTICE
FOR SALE --Ex "WILLIAM SHAND," D leave to intimate to the Commanders of
expected from London. A Galvanized Cor- regated Iron Godown, 60 feet long 20 feet wide, 4 feet enlosed all round, with an open Shed of 20 fect.
The above is complete with galvanized Iron Shutters and Ligthening conductors. For plans
c. apply to
HENRY & Co. Hongkong, 31st May, 1845-
FOR SALE Ex MAURITIUS. CUTLERSuperior Sherry in cask and in- (YUTLERS Claret, 1st and 24 Growth. Ditto bottle, Saunders Pale Ale in Hogsheads. Apply to
HENRY & Co.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
|
R. B. KENNY, and Dr. R. WILSON, beg
proceeding to Whampoa, that they have associated themselves as Medical and Surgical practitioners at that anchorage.
China Vessel, moored in Blenheim Reach. Ship's Medicine Chests replenished. July 1st, 1844.
SODA WATER AND LEMONADE.
FOR SALE at MESSES. HUNTER AND BARTON's Dispensaries, Potinger Street, Victoria, Hong- kong, and Hospital Street, Macao,
Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
SODA WATER.
:
A TABLE D' HOTE will be served at past
Excellent Billiard Fable.
Canton, 26th January, 1845.
BRITISH HOTEL
1.tuated at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short
has taken a commodious house si distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in. tends to conduct as a Hotel ander 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.
J.
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1845.
ADNAMS. From Lawrie's & Co, Oxford street London, Saddler, Harness Maker, and Coach Trimmer, &c begs to return his sincero thanks to the Officers of the Army and Navy and inhabitants of Hongkong generally for their fiberal 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
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FOR SALE,
T the Storos of the undersigned.:--Chategu Lis
rose Claret, St.Julien, Golden Sherry, Allsops. Pale India Ale in bottle and wood, Bass's October brewing in wood, also fine old Cognac in dozen
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
cases.
GRUET STANDS!!!
JUST imported and for sale by F. FUNCK, «
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...
F.
MILLINERY!!!
FUNCK begs to acquaint the Ladies of Hong-
Long, that he has just opened is
of Millinery, consisting of superior Silk and Straw Bonnets of the new and latest fashions; Silk, Vel. vef, and Gilt wreaths; artificial flowers etc, etc, etc. well deserving their attention,
Victoria, 4th Junc, 1845,
NOTICE.
P.
-TOWNSEND, begs to return his thanks to
and
for their liberal patronage, and at the same time to inform them of his having removed to the New Buildings opposite Messrs. HOLLIDAY, W198 and Co., where he has a large and convenient Sale- room, and will be happy to attend to sales of alt descriptions. Goods received on demurrage in good stone Godowns, at moderate rates.
Victoría, 12th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
P.
TOWNSEND, has for sale: -Superior But- ter; Cheese; York Hams; Brandy, in Bot- tie, Smoked Beat; Starch; Champagne; Cider; Beef Tongues; Vinegar, in Bottle; Mackarel, in
Bbls.; South American Olives, in Kegs; Olive Oil; American Outs; Gram; Dholl, Sporting and Gunpowder.
ALSO
A largo Invoice of Books and Stationery; Table Linen; Solar Lamps, both table, Hanging and side; and a quantity of Ladie's Dress patterns of various descriptions.
Victoria, th July, 1845.
JUST IMPORTED.
PER Oriental and for sale By C. MARKWICK Pottinger Street, a small Batch of Allsops Indian alé in cases of 3 dozeus each, also Barclag:
and Perkins Bottled Purter in cases of 3 dozens
euch.
Victoria, 21st March, 1845.
FOR SALE.
FEW beautifully Polished Slate Slabs and
Table tops
of various patterns. Apply to
T. J. BIRDSEYE. Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
MEMOIR ON THE RESIDENCY OF THE NORTH-WEST COAT OF BORNEO. (Concluded from No. 56.)
ON SALE, At the Store of Mr. John Smith in ed. Confronting in all its branches, Sword Residency,
Dr.
Soda Water Manufactory there. Macao, 11th January, 1845.
FOR SALE Ex PASSENGER. FROM TROM Messrs. Hellmers of Cologne. Moselle
and Sparkling Maselle in cases of I dozen THE undersigned begs to inform the public that, Doe and Buckskin Leather Breeches, white and
HENRY & Co.
on account of ill health, he retires from busi- each. Apply to
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
ness, and intends selling off at his house all his goods and effects. Any person desirous of succeeding in his line of business, may purchase it at a reason-indorsed Bills, above 8100 accepted at 2 and 3 able and moderate price.
C. W. BOWRA.
Ship Chandler General Provision, Wine, and Spirit Merchant
20 Queen's Road, Hongkong. Begs to inform captains of vessels resorting to this Port, and the Public in general that, he is prepared to supply ships with every description of naval stores and Spars of all sizes--he has also in immediate rea. diness Water Boats, for supplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with force Pumps Hose &c. &c.
Goods sold by Auction or on commission Sheathing Copper from 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and Cables of all sizes.
Sal's made to order under the management of
an experienced sail maker
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few superior Chronometers by Murray.
January 7th, 1845..
NOTICE
THE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's and Forces in China to receive all Packages ade dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regiment who may have left this command.
C W. BOWB L
Victoria January, Ist. 1945.
NOTICE
JA
JAMES MCMURRAY respectfully announces to his Friends and the Public that, he has on hand for hire a number of Sedan Chairs with Coalies. Terms, per day 82, per hour 81.
Any Lady or Gentleman requiring a Chair monthly will be provided with one on liberal terms
Orders punctually attended to.
Corner of Alerdeen Street, Queen's Road. - Victoria, 10th July, 1845.
JOHN KAINS.
Queen's Road, opposite Mr. Scott's Hotise. Victoria, 4th July, 1842.
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FOR SALE.
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The current expenses of the Residency, exclud- ing the interest on those of the wars with the Chinese and on the dead stock, may be estimated at forty five thousand guldens; from this, the average revenue being deducted, it would appear that Government sustains an actual monthly loss of thirty four thousand guldens in keeping up this Have any of the objects of Government in firm- Belts, Scabbards, Pistol cases, Accoutrements &c Cloth and Morocco Cushions for Parlour chairs &c.ing these outposts been, realized in any degree Silver, Brass, Copper or Plated, Spurs made to sufficient to counterbalance this enormous expense? order, J. Adnam has, also on hand several pairs of Truth requires a negative reply this question.
Commerce is one of the principal means appo- brown Boot Tops, suitable for Postillions, Everyinted by Providence for civilizing mankind, and is description of Gigs, Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, the only one which has hitherto operated in parti &c. bought and sold as commission. Approved ally civilizing those Daya who are not equally savage with their brethren. The inland trade is notoriously less than heretefore, and therefore it is not uncharitable to conclude that the Dava are. generally as barbarous as when the Netherlands commenced administering the government. The pirates established to the northward of Sambas, and those of Kayoung in the interior of Matan commit as many depredations as ever and in as daring a manner. The state of the revenus has been shown; and the small trade carried on with Java and its dependencies, cannot be considered as secaring any peculiar commercial advantages; an the few articles imported from these pans would have been introduced had the European power not
months. 3, New China, Street,
Victoria, 28th March, 1845. J. Č. VINCENT.
BILLIARD TABLE. GOOD Tuble to be sold cheap, (for cash only) complete with Cues, Balls, Marking Board. Balls-For particulars of price, apply tu,
Hotel Canton, 14 May, 1845
FOR SALE.
the undersigned a quantity of the undermen-Pool tioned goods at the following low prices Cheshire Cheese, - -- a § 00. 25 per lb.- London bottled Porter, a,, 1. 75 per dozen. Superior Pale Sherry, a „,
6. 00 per do St. Julian Claret.
5.00 per do. Mixed Sauces,
2. 75 per do. 1. 00 per do. 0..75 per do. 6.50 per cate 5. 50 per do.
articles at equally
Plain Tumblers, ・ ・ ・ a
Do. Wine glasses, Pilot Bread in air light casks
Navy do, do, do, do, a Also a quantity of other small low prices:
JOHN KAINS. Queen's Road, opposite Mr. Scott's House. Victoris, 4th July, 1945.
NOTICE.
& CO. CHRONOMETER AND
MAKERS &c - Hare removed to Graham St where they intend carrying on their business in the above line.
J
Victoris, 8th May, 1845.
TACOB RHEUBEN and DAVID CONNORS respectfully inform the public of Hongkong that they have established a Book-binding, gilding and letter establishment on Hollywood Road; and solicit the support of the English and "Americas residents in Hongkong.
Victoria, 19th July, 1845,
Ex "PALMYRA," "BARGAINS!!!!!.
To the Ladies of Hongkong. TO BE seen at WILLIAMS. 1 Winston Street, next door to the Roman Catholic Chapel School, a very choice collection of white e.nbroidered and braid Dresses, Childrens Rober &c. &c. &c. Ladies Habits, Collars, Caper, Cuffs, Cambric Hand K. Cambric losertions, Ladies and Gentlemens How &e ke, &c.
As the above are all in the first style and last fashion, and decidedly the cheapest ever offered, Williams & Co. dauer themselves that the Ladies of Hongkong will honor then with an early inpection. Open from 10 till 4 o'clock.
Victoria, 30th May. 1945.
OSALE TIQUEURS consisting of Vanilla, Roie, Citro- Dele. Curasseau, Aniseed, Goldwater and Cherry Cordial, in cases of 2, 3, and 4 doz sason. ed and Marsachias in 1 doz cases, at
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PHILLIPS MOORE & Co.
-Victoria, 16th May. 1845. FOR SALE at the umieragued,- Sparkling Hack and Moselle in cases of 1 day. Claret cases of 3 dez. Port in cases of 38 doz.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, May 6th, 1945,
in
been established.
A mistaken line of policy can be the only cause of the failure, and were the writer capable of treating on these subjects he would attempt to point out a remaly. As it is, although aware of his inability, he ventures to hazard the following remarks, on the opposition that it be determined to retain these establishments, and he trusts that should this memoir be read by any of the officers of the Netherlands fiovernment, they will believe bis assertion that they are distatyd by an anxions: wish to be of service.
When the Government acquired the right to frame fiscal regulations, the trade was free to all flags, and it may be thought that their contracta with the native powers did not authorize an altera- tion. Be this as it may, reverting to that system, and levying a small and equal duty on all the trade, would conduce to its increane. Doing away with some of the farms, especially these on what are absolute necessaries, such as pork, fish, and which add but little to the revenue, and placing those which might be retained on a new footing, appens
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