THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
NOTICE
NOTICE THE next meeting of the China Medico Chir-HLE undergsined requests that all claims against gical Society will be held at Dr. Barton's the estate of Joseph Mitford Mercalle de
THE House Pottinger Street on Tuesday at 7 o'clock coased, Le sent in on or before the 1st December F. M. when a Paper will be read "on diseases of 1845, all debts due to the maid estate be forthwith the Liver as observed amongst Europeans resident liquidated. in India and China, with remarks upon their com parative infrequency in the latter country, by.
G. K. BARTON.
Secretary
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for Tthe transaction of a general Agency and Coth- RAWLE, Duus & Co. at Victoria, and Dous, mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE & Co, at Shanghai.
Victoria, Hongkong,
1st October, 1845.
S. BRAWLE. N. DUUS
UST received and for sale, invoices of the fol
lowing articles viz
Pine Boards and Plank, American Spars, Sheet and Pig Lead Mast Hoops, Care, Copper and Com position Nails, Europe Ropo, Liuseet Oil, and Paints of all colors, fire Proof Salamander safes, patent weighing Machines, Butter, Cheese, Hams, Tobacco, Soap. Champaign and Madeira Wines, Sarsaparilla Syrup, and Crackers in Tins-
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 4th October, 1845
NOTICE.
A
cry of Victoria are no quired to send in the amount for adjustment, And
LL Persons having claims on the estate of the
all who are indebted to the above estate, are re- quested to pay the same forthwith to
MR. WM, BURGOYNE. Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 3rd October, 1815,
YOUNG Englishman who has been engaged 13 Book keeper and corresponding Clerk for the last 10 years in Havana, and who can give the most respectable reference as to character, is anxious to obtain a situation in a commercial house either in Hongkong or in any of the open ports of Chins. He speaks the Spanish and French languages. Letters addressed to J. S at this office will meet with immediate attention.
*Office Friend of China,” October 2d, 1815,
BURGLANY CAUTION TO £
PAWNBROKERS.
Dollars reward for the apprehension and con 20
viction of any of the Burglars who last night entered the House of Williams & Co. 13 Welling. ton Street next door to the Roman Catholic Chapel. A list of the property stolen upon this cecasion, so far as at present ascertained, is as under. But as this is not the first time this house has been broken open,and notwithstanding the utmost vigilancy there has always been a system of plunder (particularly of Pistols) both by day and by night, it is to be hoped that this will meet the eye of some of the
A. II. FRYER.
19 Queen's Road. Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
FOR SALE.
Articles
T the Godowns of the undersigned the following
Marine Stores of all descriptions, Anchors and Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rod
of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck.
„HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Rond, Hongkong, 28th February, 1845.
1,000 Piculs of Alum, first quality for Sale.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
FOR SALE. fashionable Blue Victoria Phaeton and a Dark
Red Britchska Phaeton.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
19 Queen's Road.. Victoria, 22nd July, 1845
JUST LANDED.
PALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood, supe rior Gin, and fine Java Coffeu a 109 p. Picul,
HUMPHREYS & Co.
Victoria 18th September 1845.
JUST LANDED.
T
A quantity of superior Port Wine a 89 per dos
Also Nautical Almanack for 1846,
HUMPHREYS & CA Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1945.
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 ofnaval 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 02, Anchors and Lables of all sizes. Sails 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. -
FOR SALE.
parties concerned, their acomplices, or acquain- JUST received ex "Duke of Portland & Dumfries"
One ditto ditto
One Packet
ditto
ditto
.ditto
ditto
will be observed and also legal protection will be. extended to them if necessary. One Telescope marked in ink inside the
cap. 1-12-0 One ditto dilto
2-12.6 4.40 2, 0-0 One Pillar Sextant (arms left behind). 23, 00 One Pocket Sextant divided on Silver One Six barrelled Percussian Pistat no mark Four Siver Tea Spoons
One Fat Pistol
10, 0-0
no mark no mark
One Camera obscura peculiar make with y
brass work adjusting screw Slide no mark One Pair China made silver spectacles, no mark Most of the above bear the name of Wolff & Son,
Southampton.
PUBLIC AUCTION. Saturday evening at the sale-room of the un- dersigned.
An assortment of Books and Stationary, consist ing of Quills, Steel Pens, Letter and Foolscap pa.. per, Envelopes &c. &c.
ALSO..
superior amontillado Sherry, fresh Hams, Cheeses and Bufter.
Also ex "Marquis of Bute ”-
A superior assortment of account Books, Fools cap Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Quills &c. &c. Also an invoice of all sorts of Europe Rope..
C. W. BOWRA.. Victoria, 30th September, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned is authorized by his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's land Forces in China to receive all Packages ad. dressed to the Officers or Messes of any Regimen! who may have left this command.
C. W. BOWB 1. Victoria, January 1st, 1815.
FOR SALE.
AT the Stores of the undersigned a few Hlids
of very Superior Brandy.
MADERA MCEWEN & Co. Hongkong, 30th September, 1845.
FOR SALE.
Y the Undersigned, SHIPS' STORES of every
A few Telescopes and one Magic Lantern; and B description. a quantity of Chinese Cariosities.
Sale to commence at half past 6 P. M.
P. TOWNSEND,
Auctioncer.
Victoria, 3rd October, 1845.
INTESTATE ESTATES.
TR. EDWARD NEWMAN will sell by Pu
blic Auction, on Wednesday the 8th Instant,
M
on the Premises of the late David Hume situated
in the Queen's Road, at If o'clock, all of the
Salt provisions, Flour, Canvas, European Rope, Anchors, Chains, Pitch, Tar, Varnish, Paints, Paint oil, Soap, White wine vinegar, Navy and Pilot bread, an assortment of Pickles, Sauces, Pre served meats and Fruits, Hams and Cheese, Bass's Beer, Brandy and Gin. Also Wines in variety. WEWEN & Lo Victoria, 18th September, 1815,
FOR SALE.
Household furniture, Books, wearing apparel and AT the Stores of the undersigned :--Chateat La-
Stock in trade, belonging to the deceased.
Victoria, 3rd October, 1845.
INTESTATE ESTATES.
R. EDWARD NEWMAN has received in- structions to Sell by Public Auciton for the benefit of the Estate of the late Robert Stevenson, Esq. on Tuesday the 7th inst., at 11 o'clock, the House formerly occupied by Mr. Stevenson, situat ed in Grabam Street and being No. 1, Also,
and
The Crown Lands of the Marine los Nos. 09 70; these lots will be sold either singly or together as they adjoin each other and are situated Eastward of Pybus's Godowas.
The Lot No. 69 has been improved by the erec tion of a sea wall, it measures 100 feet on the sea and 100 feat on the Queen's Road, depth 70 feet This lot offers a very desirablo speculation, the depth of water is very considerable close to the piere, and from its natural position, it is during heary weather, without any exception, the safest rondstend for vessels of small draft in the whole harbour.
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. Queen's Road Victoria, 24th June, 1845.
SMITH & BREMELOW'S.
AERATED RASUÈREVADE,
NOTICE
THE undersigned legs leave to notice that, he has
openezi, a general Store 13 Queen's Road next
CIRCULAR.
045
W. H. FRANKLYN, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, AND AUCTIONEER,
CHINAM'S WHARF, VICTORIA, For all kinds of Ship and Cabin Stores,
Wine and Spirits Bottled ale and Porter. Dito ditto in Cask, and a variety of miscellaneous articles, (see advertisements) at Whole sale prices, in not less quantities than one Case, Piece, on Package. A liberal allowance made to the Trade.
to Mr. Bowe's, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage; he has the following goods for of panel and Diaper Table Clothe, Damask H^ and fancy Toilet Covers, Handsome, Embosed Table Covers, rich Scarls Shawls, figured and white Satin and Brocade dresses, Gauzess, Cam brics, Books, a few pieces of Orleans suitable for Ladies riding habits, Dresses and Gentlemans light
GOODS SOLD BY AUCTION AND COMMISSION.. Goods received from alongside Ship and Stored Plated Ware, conststing of Liquor, Cruet and in dry godowns on the most moderate terms. and corner Dishes, Soup Tureens, Wine Coolers, Soy frames, Bulter tubs, Toast racks, Epeyrns, Tea Kettle's, with Stands and Lamps, Venison ness transacted for parties absent.
Goods, Letters, and parcels forwarded, and busi-
Victoria, 13th May, 1845.
Jackets &c. &c. &c.
&c. &c. &c.
Oilmans stores of all Description, Sherry in Wood and Brandy in one dozen
PUBLIC AUCTION.
H. FRANKLYN will sell to the higliest
Alleops palo India ale, a quantity of patent India W. bidder on Saturday, ness the. 1 th ingat
Rubber Corks,
Fowling pieces in cases, Carpenters Tools, and a general assortment of Cutlery, Locks, polished Steel grates, fire Irons, fenders, &c. &c. &c.
Floor Cloth, an assortment of Hendries perfu mery, English and Dutch Clocks, &c. &c. &c.
D. CHISHOLM Victoria, 25th July, 1816.
JUST LANDED. ND for sale by the undersigned a few superior
A Yorkshire Hams.
Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 28th August, 1846.
Br
F. FUNCK.
FOR SALE.
Y the undersigned. Superior No. 3. Manila
Cigars, which will be disposed of at mode rate prices.
F. FUNCK.
Victoria, 12th September 1845.
FOR SALE.
the Godowns of Messrs Fox, Rawson & Co., for whom it may concern the following.. Comfou, 428 chest of Congou, Jactoy, 119 do.
do.
Quantong, 100 ten calles boxes, Souchong, Hangcheang, 200 half chesta
All in good conditions; musters my be seen at Mr. Franklyn's office any day previous to the sale. Victoria, 2nd October, 1815.
THE Schooner " ALPHA," well maoned and armed, runs between Hongkong, Macno, or Cumsinginoon, as required; carrying cargo Opium,Treasure and Passengers, at most mus derate terms.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Chinam's Wharf,
Victoria, 5th September, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE fine large Lorcha POLLY, com manded, and officered by Euro- peans, and manned with Manila men,
FEW Reams of good English Foolscap at 6 runs between Hongkong, Cumsingmoon, Conton
A
per Ream. Apply to
Opposite the Commissariat Victoria, 22nd August, 1845.
F. FUNCK.
FOR SALE. JUST arrived and for sale a few Bottles of su.
perior Bengal Chetney.
Apply to
Victoria, Sept. 17th 1845.
F. FUNCK,
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD
WHEREAS some malicious person of persons unknown thought proper to break my shop Window by throwing a stone there at about the hour of eight o'clock on the evening of Thursday the 25th instant.
Any person who may give me private informa- tion shall receive Twenty five Dollars and on conviction Twenty five Dollars more.
JAMES MILLER,
Baker. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.** TESSRS. WELCH & STOCKER beg to intimate to the inhabitants of Hongkong, the Officers of Her Majesty's Aring and Navy, and the Commanders of Vessels resorting to the Port, that they have removed from the premises lately occupied by them to those adjoining the store of MESSRS, LANE ROWLAND & Co, where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which
they have hitherto received.
Hongkong, 12th September 1845.
NOTICE.
JAMES MCMURRAY respectfully announces to his Friends and the Public that, he has on band, for hire a number of Sedan Chairs with Coolies. Terms, por day 82, per hour $4.
Any Lady or Gentleman requiring a Chair only, sul be provided with one on liberal term Orders punctually attended to.
Corner of Alerdeen Street, Queen's Road Victoria, 10th July, 1815.
-BRITISH HOTEL. GABRIEL has taken a commodious house ai
M.quted at the Corner of Grahnoistrert, a short distance south of the Queen's Road, which he 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 Naputement to let at Ms C. Duruso's French taylor, with or without board, on moderate erms, apply to the undersigned.
TC. DUPUIG. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.
CIRCULAR
MONS, U. DUPUIO. TAYLON AND DRAPER FROM PARIS,
THE superior la que enten tell, in being PEGS mest respectfully to inform the Gentry
can be highly recommended, it a most agreeable and ethcacious draught for patients sufD and the Public that he has Removed his Es. the attention of persons residing in warm climates. Intends conducting his Business in all its branches ferring under any feverish symptoms. It is worthy tablishment from Macao to flongkong where he
Jam and refined with European Sugars.
N. B. Manufactured solely from Raspberry and trusts by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two Queen Road, Victoria 16th September, 1845.
years received: SODA WATER
ASD
ÆRATED LEMONADE To be obtained 21 the Manufactory of the under-
signed. Orders punctually stended to
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, 24th June, 1815,
It was intended by the deceased Proprietor had he lived, to underlet the ground in Phts to suit small Traders who required a sea frontage, and to Persons desirous of investing money in build-
BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS !! ing houses for the occupation of Chinese. This A Parisian Pools of the latest fashion.
the stores of the undersigned one case of opportunity of purchasing a lease ought not to ba neglected. The Official Adminstrator to the Esate Also an invoice of Mortice Locks, Hinges, Balts, will be folly able to ensure all the necessary and Screws; and an invoice of black and white assignments. The lot No. 70 has not been im- ¦ Germain Lats. proved it is of similar depth and possessing all the advantages of the foregoing lots.
D. CHISHOLAL
Victoria, 4th August, 1815.
and Macao as required; with general cargo,. Opium Treasure, and Passengers.-She is insurable and. well found with ground tackle, and is heavily armed. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN,
Chinam's Wharf.
Victoria, 19th September, 1815.
N Sale a few Boxes of Old Manila Cheroots
No. 4. ift boxes of 500. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN, Chinam's Wharf,
Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
BENCAL GRAM
For sale at $ 2,50 per bag.
W. H. FRANKLYN
Chinam's Wharf,
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENT, THAT fine commodious and airy block of build-
ing containing two houses in Hollywood Road directly at the back of Gough Street. Those. houses are of three stories with verandahs, godowns stables bath rooms &c. &c,
of the bay, and being situated in the most respec- They command a fine and uninterrupted view table part of the west end of the town are a most eligible residence. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 2nd September, 1845.~~ CEVERAL Houses in Peel and Gage Streets at HOUSES.
very modcrate rents to let or sell; also a few, eligible lots of ground in á Eentral position. Ap- ply to
S
W. H. FRANKLYN TO LET.
TITH immediate possession, that pleasant and Whealthy residence know at and Bungalow, surrounded by a well stocked garden and commanding a fine view of the Bay, with large sea frontage out bouse &c. at a very moderate rent, apply to
W... FRANKLYN.
Chinam's Wharf,
FOR SALE JUST received.
per" Amiga," a quantity of An- chors and Chains of different sizes. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 4th July. 1815. Chinain's Warf.
E undersigned will sell on the 10th October THE
PUBLIC AUCTION.
a forcha well fitted with cabins, admirably adopted without reserve 2 Lower masts, 2 Top masts, for pleasure excursions, rigging masts, Anchor, tbins and Sails complete; also a 4 pared Gig, a Palanquin carriage, and about 3 Tons of whiting,
THOS. J. BIRDSEYE.
Auctioneer, 227 to one hundred Dollars.
Terms, cash in Mexican Dollars, or Rupeca at
Safe to commence at 11 A. Hi Victoria, 1st October 18.15.
FOR SALE
T the store of the undersigaud Jams and Jellics,
A Wine of all descriptions, fear and Parter in
bottle, Scotch Out meal in tins, Crimp Salon, Churmontel pears, Herrings preserved in Vinegar,
Pickles and Sauces of it, hope, Carvings Paints and a small assortment of Hair, Shaving Tooth, and Nail brushes all at moderate prices. THOS, J. BIRDSEYE.
Cacer's Road. Victoria, 22nd August, 1845.
THOS, 1. BIRDSEYE.
FRENCH BOUTS. Mass C. Derric also begs to state that he in- oN SALE-At the store of the undersigned au tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable roke of French Boots, shod quantity of for the clicate, likevise a selection of Drills and Cow hide. Boots adapted for sea, or shooting par. fancy Jeans for Coats etc. etc.; alsu an zwertinent posra, French Pampa de, de. of Buffs, Vallaucias, Silke, Satins and Fancy Vel veta for Vesta of the newest style and fashiori,
How C Dracio her a small assortment of Gents Kidd, Sub, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, etc, ete all the shore articles at of the best description that could be pro elegant light Sedan Chair from Tos Chow: cared in the Colony. Gentlenen con depend an having their Clothes made in the um style of fo shion and elegance
Address to Moss, C. Durvis, Taylor & Draper Wakagfin St, cas door frocs Groliga & Victoria, Hongkong, 30th May, 1845,
14 Queen's Road. Victoria, So Anh184
FOR SALE
TOWNSEND CHEROOTS CHEROUS!! TUST RECEIVED and for sale No. 3 Manils
Cheroots and Sherry Wins in Scared,
Viesora, 10th August, 1815.
NEN MOL
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