862
desirable measures. For instance, at présent. opium pays a duty of 350 guldens per chest, whatever may be the value, must be bonded, and cannot be sold unless to the prepared opium farm, which is for the whole Residence. Might not the trade in opium, unless in smaller quantities, be opened, and separate forms established wherever the European power is paramount? It is true that the farms might fall; but the duty on opium would be increased, and a small transit duty on the introduction if it in the interior would be equiva lent to the paltry gain now derived from the Irepared opium, which is sent to those places which are not actually under the control of Go- vernment. Formerly similar measures would have been considered injurious to the revenue, but at the present day, experience shews that such views are erroneous; and that a decrease of duty on any particular branch of trade, increases [14] the revenue derived from it, and prevents [15] smuggling, upon which heavy duties act as a The writer is confident that such an premitum approximation to free trade as he has suggested would promote commerce and increase the revenue. Under this arrangement the increase of taade would give a new impetus to the industry of the Duyn and when the more flourishing state of the revenue permits the use of other means that com- merce for their civilization, some portion might be devoted to the purchase of foreign articles in request among them, to be given in consideration of their opening roads through the Residency or imploying their extra time on works of public utility. By this, the taste, for these articles would be increased, their industry excited, and the res- ources of the country better developed.
However great these resources may, be the population is insufficient to render them beneficial, and in consequence, another needful measure might be the introduction of emigrants from other parts. Here the superabundant population of China probably the most useful race of Asiaties to be found in the Malayan Archipelapo presents itself to view. Might not the Chinese be encouraged to settle by treating them in a less vexatious manner? Let no fee be demanded on their settling or their departure, nor a capitation tax during their stay, nor any other marked distinction be drawn between them and the other members of the community, and there can be no doubt they would flock in greater numbers than ever, and would conduct themselves in as peaceable a manner as in other parts. It may be apprehended that they would render themselves masters of the island; but, the consideration of the dependence of those who are at present settled there, on foreign supply, of their knowledge of that dependence, and of their known tractability under a mild government, seem suffici ent to remove such apprehensions. An increase in the Chinese population would cause greater activity in trade and increase the revenue.
The question of the best mode of extirpating piracy has been so often agitated in the public prints that it is unnecessary to swell the limits of this memoir by entering into a detail on this head. A reference to these will shew that preventive measures appear the most efficacious; to be effected priuri- pally by a more efficient marine, than that general. ly employed on this service. [16]
Having stated the grounds on which he has ventured to impugn the policy of the present sys tem, and hazarded a few suggestions for its ame- lioration, it may be permitted the writer to close this memoir by expressing his fervent wishes for the prosperity of the Residency and by recording his firm conviction that if the Government of Nether- lands, India would attain the objects which he has supposed have originated these establishments, it must be by adopting a more liberal policy. This might be effected by carrying into execution the pro- positions of the last Commissioner, Mr. Dard, as from personal knowledge of that gentleman, and the opportunities be must have had of acquiring the necessary information for framing an able report, the writer has no doubt the measures be has pro- posed, would improve the condition of the Resi- dency and lead to the accomplishment of the wishes of the Commissioner General for the prosperity of this portion of his Government, a portion which might be made one of the richest jewels in the crown of the Netherland.- Singapore Chronicle, Oct, and Nov., 1827.
[14] Thit the reduction of exorbitant duties on articles in general demand, has the effect of causing such an increased consumption as will lead to an increase, cannot be mate forcibly illustrated than by a reference to the bistory of the coffee trade of Great Britain, and that reference cannot be better made than by laying before the reader the following passage from an able paper on the subject in the Edinburgh Review. "Previously," says the writer, to 1783, the various custom and excise duties on coffee consomed in Great Britain,
THE FRIEND OP CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
Camlets, English
Duich
now, independent of what freight was offering, find government employment, in conveying convicts to
are likewise a number of Medium Cloth that settlement. They recruits for the Ceylon rifle corps waiting for a Ladies passage to that island,
(Pinang Price Current, June 22.)
MANILA.
13: 0 to
20
à do.
28 0 to
30
0 do.
-1 80 to
2 5 per yard
4 20 to 1:30 do. N.B.-Woollens are very dull of Sale at these quotations
- EXPORTS.-ON BOARD,
Alum Anniseed Camphor
REMARKS ON THE MARKET. Cotton Goods.-There is not niuch demand Cassia for them, but notwithsanding, besides others that
Buds have been made, we heard of the following.
China Roots SALES.
Galaugal Musk [Rhubarb
"
15
"
Tapis
yds. Drills 1 rl. 6,16 ths, a 2 rl. yard.
28 ps. Duck 37 yds,
6,0,0 p. pce.
@ 1 75 to 2 Oper picul
10: 0 to
16 0,to
.
100 to
do.
0 0 do. 220 10 do. 18 Q do..
17 0 to
•
2. 50 to
30 do.
2-40 to
0 ◊ do.
90
0.40
0 Uper catty
30
0 to 600 por picul
do.
450 0 to 470 0
350 0 to 385 0 do.
2,7,0 Check, 255,3 Stripes, - 2,5,6
A
ĮSILK.
Tsatlee
3,1,0
Taysanm
4
Canton
280 0 to 3500
do.
TEA.
Congou
13
0 to
23 0
do.
Caper
0
0 to
0 0 lo.
Souchong old
13
0 to
20. 0
do.
Orange Pekoc,
26
0 10
30 0
do.
New
fine scented-
0
0 to
0 0
do.
Twankay
0
0. to
0
0
do.
3,3,0 doz. 2,1,0 5,1,0
Hyson
43
o to
55
0
do.
Young Hyson
0
to 0 0
do.
Hyson Skin
12
22 to
0
do.
Gunpowder
·
125"
12 Figured Lappets, 10yds. 2,2,0 626 doz. Checked Lidkis,
320 # Beer (in Deposit) 170 pls. Swedish Fron, 880"
(From the Pinang Gazette, 28th June.) [.. His Excellency the Admiral embarked in the Flag Ship, rather unexpectedly on Monday at half past 6... and immediatly hoisted a signal for the feet to weigh and proceed to sea, the summons was instantly obeyed and in a few minutes all the men of war and H. M. Steamer Vixen were under full said making their way through the northern channel. We understand the Wolverine was first ready and took the load out of the harbour, then the Daedalus and Vizen, but as the darkness of night ad- vanced the scene became obscure and one vessel was confounded with another; next morning all had disappeared save the Viren which was observ- ed at day break turning the point. It is generally 1280 ps. 24 yds. Printed Stripes, believed to be impossible to keep anything quiet in 248 24 Pinang, bat the Admiral succeeded wonderfully in 342" 28 concealing his movements; a rumour was current
68 " the evening he sailed that he would not leave until:6878 the following Thursday, a Captain and many of the Officers of the fleet were on shore at the time the vessels were getting under weigh, a party had been 2800 yds. Striped Cambrays 1 rl, yd. invited to dine on board the Vizen, but at the mo- 440 ps. 10 yds. Book Muslins, 1,2,0 p. pce. ment dinner was announced the Admiral's signal 600" Corahs,
- 4,0,0 was observed. The confusion then became general 144 Beaver and Silk Hats, $3,2,0 a 3,4,6 Visiters on board, ladies as well as gentlemen, hur-1530 ps. 12 yds. Cambrics, $1,70 a 2,2,0 ried down the side of the vessel somewhat irritated and not the less excited from having left with a keen appetite-officers enjoying an evering ride along the northern road changed their course with all speed townwards-many of the youngsters of the Gun-room were unceremoniouly disturbed visiting. some youthful, warm hearted and sweet tempered fair friend of whom they were compelled to take a hasty leave-not however forgetting to recipro cate kisses mingled with tears and expressions of everlasting friendship, and mount horse and gal- lop helter-skelter to the Jetty. There new troubles awaited them-boats were wanted and Tombay's demands were exorbitant In vain they beseeched, entreated and appealed to the feelings but Tombay's feelings could not be touched nothing but $10 down would serve lúm-this and even more was promis ed when they reached the ship but promises were of no avail; and, as cash was a commodity of which they could not houst at the moment, they were left to parade the jetty in great excitement until the shades of night had closed upon them, and several were thus left behind. The departure of the fleet was only observed by a few who describe it as bay- ing been a very beautiful sight, next day much surprise and disappointment were expressed at find- ing the fleet had left and that no opportunity had been afforded of witnessing the spectacle. The H. C Steamer Pluto picked up the stragglers on Tues. day and steamed through the northern channel at 4 p. mr We hear her Commander had orders to procced a certain way northwardss in the hope of meeting the Steamer Fire Queen from which he might receive the despatches for the Admiral, and then to turn southwards and make for the Perah river where the Pluto was to join the fleet and
The H. C. Steainer- the flag ship up the river. Nemesis we believe will not leave before the first week of July.
i
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
PINANG.
PRODUCE MARKET. Shipments of straits produce to some extent have taken place during the week both to Calcutta and
Madras and it continues in general demand.
Optex-lu. consequence of the high rates at which the 4th sale went Benares has advanced in price here, we hear of a sale at $710 on credit, but not more than $700 could be obtained for cash Patna is seldom wanted here and then only for ex- portation, there being no local consumption. Tur- key opium would bring about 8500 per chest.
TIN.-None in the market and wanted. PEPPER.—About 1200 pls. Dellie have changed hands at $4.20 per picul, We hear of no transac tions in Soosoo.
SPICES.-Nutmegs Mace and Cloves are in de- mand more or less thronghout the year for the London market, The inferior kinds go on to the Indian markets. Shipments to a considerable ex- tout have been made per “Queen,”
GRAIN.—Rice. The senson is now over and no further arrivals from Arracan expected, the last sale of cargo was at 848 per coyan
BETELNUT -The season has now arrived and supplies may be daily looked for. The Adele Marquard, Latisa, Hector, and Amelie have all been despatched to the coast within the month; the Marie will shortly follow. It is expected the competition for the nut will cause prices to rule high.
SUGAR-Another opportunity of loading this produce for England will's ortly occur. The cul- tivation meanwhile is steadily progressing.
Corres—In addition to the prisent lands where this article is now being cultivated, we learn of its being the intention of some parties on the Island to The produce open up plaetations of some extent. of the island, sent home to England a few years sîner, brought a higher price then Mocha in the London market. The soil, especially on the Hills, seems admirably adapted for the growth of this- article.
amounted to no less than 480 per cent, on its then average price! In consequence of this enormous duty almost all the coffee made use of was clandestinely imported; and the duties produced only the triding sum of £2,962, the God. a year. In 1783, however, Mr. Pift reduced the duties o Now mark the about one third of their former amount. effect of this wire and politic measure. Instead of sustaining; any diminution, the revenue was immediately acceard to nearly three times its former amount, or to £ 7,200), Lae. Dd. showing that the consumption of legally imponed coffee must have increased in about ninefoki' proportion! A strik ing and conclusive proof, as Mr. Bryan Edwards has ob¦quired stier and would command quotations. served, of the effect of heavy taxation in defeating its own object."
[15] One of the principal Ugi at Pontianak told a Com. missioner, that his eircumstances placed him above the
templation to embark in illicit speculations, but he felt as sured that, should the present system be persisted in, his des cendants would have no hesitation to engage in contraband trade.
many of these are no either side of Mampawn, and za this prst is disadvantageously simated, the sod dot permitting the smbing of wells, at particular sensors it is necessary to send three hours up the river for water; it might be advisable to remove it to Pulo Tomaja, which comunskids de coist and afords good anchorage close to the shore.
Bestamis-The low quality has been lately en
ps. 40 in Ginghum 1`r). 6,16 ths. a 2-rls. 200 ps. white Shirtings 36by 40 yds. 3,0.0 800 Grey Domestics 30 in. 3,4,0 2000 dozs. Printed and Muslin
Haks,
8 1a 4,80 SUGAR:-We know of 4000 pis, of current gullity that have been contracted at 8 3,6,0, and have heard of 8000 pls: more of equal quality contracted at the same price.-Want of tonnage for England is the only cause that prevents more active demand Rme. Offering at $1,70 and looking down, in consequence of the last advices from China
BeMP.-Some, not much, has been purchased at 831, and some holders inclined to store it, rather than sell it at that price.
SUGARS The next delivery advertised for the 10th instant, and the quantity reported to be very small.
SAPANWOOD - Abundant.
Imperial
40 0 to 50 0 do. 37 0 to
47 0 do.
The first of the new Congous were shipped by the "cen Mab" and "Hesperus." The market opened at extrava. {gant rates, about twelve, chops having been settled for at (from 39 to 43 Taels. Other teas are dull of sale, the advices by the April mail of the great depression having rendered buyers cautions,
EXPORT OF TEA TO GREAT Britain for THE SEASON, COMMENCING 1ST JULY 1844, ENDING 30TH June 1845, IN
Congen Coper.
103 VESSELS.
lbs. 34,878,261
Souchong Black lenf Pekoe . Pouchong Sorts Flowery Pekoe Orange Pekoj
1,355,025
1,312,508
137.061
47,325
414.546
531,751
1,794,542-40,476,019
Twankay -
2,951,474
202,052
Hyann
2,13,185
Young Hyson
2,963,697
Toperial
1,234,328
Hiunpowder
Total
EXCHANGE ON ENGLAND. -The following sales son Skin
been reported to as,
have
$
11
£1800–30 days treasury Bills, 4.1 £92200— 6 months private do. 1,23 £590-6
du. 4,24 TONNAGE,Two or more thousand tons wanted, and would command high rates, say £5.
A British Barpie coaning in.
EXCHANGE.
On Spain 3 months par,
Few buyers.
On London Treasury and Bank bills 30 days 4,2 a 4,1. Last sales.
On ditto private, ditto 6 months. 4,3 a 4,21 Last sales.
On China 30 days par a 1 der cont. Few buyers On Hongkong 1 a 2 per cent discount. Frw buyers.
On Singapore 30 days 2 a 3 per cent discount. CURRENT FREIGHTS, IN FORMER SIHPMENTS
For Lourbon Sagar, 4 per ton of 20 exts, Nonutial.
Continent 4 10 »
Much higher rutis would be paul.
£
Coffer, 4-
Hemp, 4 4
Hides, 5 lo
Cogo natsil, 0) D
Cassia, 0 0
Span wood, o
segara 14 6 2 ra9.
13
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2,314,691--11,850,427
52.336,316 The,
95 Ships loaded at Canton. 7 at Shanghai and one st Hongkong.
Export Season 1943-44 in 101 Ships, including
from Shanghai.
Cong u
Caper. Souchong
Black teal Prk e
Surts
Flowery Pokon Prange Pekoe
Pannkav
494,066 1,362.603
54,020
453.77
1,19%,978-42.5 €7,520
4,079,447
1,304,531-9,296,547
"Total" ALM1067
[fyson Skin.
Tyson Young Hyson Haiperiai
575.801-
1,271.123
1,465,177
697,079
Gunpowder
60 cubic feet.
ton of 20ewis
hax of à pel
50 feet.
ton of 20 ewis Twist
Singapore per 1000 Pecul of weight 1 to 3 rs
COTTON REPORT,
Canton, June 1st to 30th, 1845,
China 20 a 26 cents of a dollar p. pl. on Rice and Paddy Bombay Bales,
LATEST DATES.
Bengal do.
London 7th April, via Sing. Sung. 3rd June, per Flecha. } vladras 10. Batavia 15th April, via Sing China 23th June, per Surat. The U. Statós Ist Álarch, Sydney Aprd 24. p. Munroe.
(Manila Price Current, July 5)
amberIncluding Dorisana,
CANTON PRICES CURRENT,
Ale (hest brands) Amber
Betel Nut. Canvas-Eng, and
Scotch Cochineal Copper, sheathing
20
2ND JULY, 1845. IMPORTS.-Durg PAID.
816 0 to 818 9 per
had 10, 50 to R O per ently 4 50 to 0.0 per pieul
* 0 to
.9
0 per bol
- 112
0 to
0
O perpicul
24
0 to
{} do.
0 to
U
diz.
0 to
9
0 do.
60 to
7 0
G 4.
4 10
7
0
7
0 10
0 0
230 t
3 1uper pince 269 to 2 10 do.
28 0 tv 27 50per picul
0 to *** 0 do.
42
32
0 to
33 0 diu,
to
3. Soper piece
S.Am. Cordage, European COTTON, Benilay, ( sh. ps. Ts. New
Madras Bengal
COTTON GOODS. White Shirtings, firey ditto
Yarn, Nos. 16721
*
Nos. 15 4 32 Now. 3- Chintz Furniture Nonchal METALS.
Tin, Banca
Strans
CHERuors -Manila Mo. 3 noue and greatly wanted. They are so scarce that muny parties hare | Iron, Nail had recourse to Java Tobacco. No, 4 are not su well liked, though they have been selling lately, owing to generat starcity.
$2
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Total,
1.409 1841 Deliveries. Stock.
17.388 32.014
2.696 2.665
11.540 19.613
31613 54.292
BANK OF WESTERN INDIA. EXCHANGE. |Baerian. – On London at 6 months right. 4 24 per Sp. Hollara,
30 days' sight......... day's sight fixed or
demand
$ + de.
The National Bank of Scotland
andits Branches at a days" sight a The Branches of the Provincial
Tank of Ireland at 1 day's sight t Tuntas.--Ou falentra at 60 days' night.......... Ha, uuh per Sp. Polls, too.
30 days' sight. 25 do. Madras at sight....
da
do. <.
...
dict.
No.
st.
do.
hy.
Bombay at 5 days sight....
237 40.
da.
30 days' näht
.. 126
slo,
cim.
do.
do.
per cent premij
Spec...
129
Day
dit,
thes
do.
10,
..... per Cant,
47,
ft to 8 30 to * 20 to Beary Bucks porden uiitynt narukat,
do..
18 50per pical
290 dor
3 days sight.... 325 du Colinho at 69 lays sight... Lock-On Caston or Maznu at 60 days" sight | Pardo. do.
30, diznight
--3ds, wight
per cent premiums Menus P. & M. Rustomjer & Co. are authorised to grant Drafts at
Canton and Maine payable in Hongkong without Charge.
| Bus, Lias. -- 3fexican Päliärs received at 100 per Sp. Dalis, 95.
Company's Rupees at 235
95. ....... at 24 par Cent, premium. INTEREST.
slo.
3 roontha. Notice $
ALLOWED.--Cha Deposit at 6 months Notice 4 per Cent per Anment. charges - Ondoanian Cash Credit Accounts
Se unity of Bullion or Government paper. ** Ön Loan and flash Cerdit Accounty
other Menurity...
viscose-In Local fills under 4 months
On Ćurrent Accounts..
4 monde 9 142, COMMISSION,
Uni effecting investments of other of special Agricy i per Cent, “ N. B-Current Accounts of which the anal Turn-over exceeds 10,900 foilare, ate mahject either to sumiler contraíssion, or no ZOMBIES. won it a proportionate Deponit gruerally concica in the segment.
4GARÉS IN ŠOMBAY.
Bans of extern India
67 tyd per cent perioiuas
PRICES OF BULLION:
0 0 per box Sycee Silver, lurge, & per cent, preinium,
Oper pical (Spanish Dollera, Ferdinand, par
Carolus, 10 per cent.
Republicas, ditto, 3 to 4 per cent, discount.
EXCHANGE.
Bills on Londonat fi-moutha sight, 4671 per Rpc
Dollar: Treasury, closed.
Oper picul Navy Balls, 48. 23. to bad per Mexican dollara,
Court of Directors besepoell Bill, 4*
4 19per yard 0 0 2 40
piece
per 100 Spamsh Dollars
FREIGHTY
F» London or fiverpool, £ 410.
6 per ton of 40 Bnr
To porte north of Amdy, 1 6-8.
Brim the recent arrivala tondage is aboudant and freighte Phave rededed to 23. 1. br £4, 10:
Edited. Printed and Published by Jous tang
At The Friend of China and Honghony Gwatts, Printing Office, Quers's Road, Vicroms, Hosokuse 1946,
Tin plates. Lead Fi quicksilver |
OPIUM Paton, cew, 780 0 ta Benares, new. 710 *Malwa,new good 700
Tuskry
واء
18
0 to 15 50 to
36 0 do.
2 80 to
•
Houp
*
Bar
230 to
Steel
0 0 to
* 70 do 2 60 $ 59 do.
to,
7 50 10
4 50 to
O to
ོ
专享
i
do.
→ Oper-chest
# U lu
0
dia.
U
- 259
0
3 80 to
0
Ma.
2 0 do
* 40 to
S 6 to 4 0b7 4 vo to * 42
310
13
40.
To Amoj
do
du.
Spanish Stripes Long Elly, scarle
* webaxonad
MISCELLANEOUS.-Arrack dull at 873 per S) As mentioned in the memoir mong rivers discharge them.gellons. Stock of Coir Cordage is sufficient for selves into the sea and afford great facility for snuggling present ersumption. Of Gunny Bags there is a
Sufficient stock, "Cutch. -No impaste for a length of For Expoct. time. It would seem the Burmese have not collectd | this article of late. It is in good demand in the strätts for shipment home where by accouDIS brought by the April Mail it was quoted as high as 116). The present coast marine consists of four gunbets 21s. Stickler has long been scarce; we notice a of such a construction as to be only find to lie along side of samli boj ort during the week Foruñestions is smooth water. When placed in suck s situation sa at Psicmbang and Mengara they bave doceng Gra-An import of 50 to 100 cases would good service, But they are aterly falt for the pursia of bring 83 per case. pirate prabus and afford the officers in command of them no opportunity of shewing their zeal for the service. They were constructed for the Palembang stair, and should be cen
the const.
|
Duit
In Centon rothing | Pepper -
Rice, cargo quality Rattens, Barjer
MSIM
FREIGHTS-During the week the Teaser left for Madras with what freight was offeringnalthe Alibi | Sandalwood, Malbar" *Timor,&3.8.LL also cleared for Calesita, u full ship at miss quoted.
demned and replaced by other vessels better calealed.
The present Soles of Sambas is the person whose piracies caused the Bush to stock Sambes in Isls. Mas ecdotes, are wid of his generous nations while a pirate, which
are locked for from the Clyde and will most pro would be interesting if ecltered and would add an amuse ment and occupatos for bis leisure hours to any Dusbably lord home. It is zilong time since a vessel
The Agnes is here a weeking vessel. The Mary Saltpetre. Eliza procents to Maulmain. Freights to China | WOOLLENS. still continue good. Thedas & Countess of Dharkam
gentleman, who should feel inclined to undertake the task.
has touched here to fi uffor Babay. She would
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