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THE FRIEND
VOL. IV. No, 85,
1.
OF CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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NOTICE
pany's Steam Ships will in future convey Passengers requiring general accommodation, at the undermentioned rates; all payments to be made in Spanish Dollars.
TO LET.
FOR SALE.
Superior lot of choice Wines consisting of
NOTICE.
be carried on in connection with his Brother
THE Peninsular and Oriental Com-THREE story veranda house at the Claret, Margeaux, Estepre and Medoc, Sparky business of the undersigned will in future
west end of Gough Street. In building every attention has been paid to the requirements ling Champagne, Old Port and Sherry, Hock, Gio Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Score & Co. of a tropical climate, and the house will be found deva and Noyau in one, three and six dozen Cases
WILLIAM SCOTT, replete with conveniences. The view is not sur
Victoria,, 1st August, 1845. passed by any site on the island. Apply to 61 Casks Pale India Ale. Apply to
JOHN CARR
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. FOR SALE (Ex · CITY OF DERRY...) Victoria, 15th July, 1845.
GRAND PIANO, by Broadwood and Sons, to be seen at the Godowns of W, SCOTT
Servants,
European native.
Victoria, 15th October, 1845.
Hongkong to Singapore
$173
8.48 $28
11
Pinang
8.222
5-72 8 48
1 Ceylon $ 322
· 8.96 · 8.72
Modras
8.370
"
鱼龙
Calcutta "8 400
99.
Suez 78643
Alexandria $730-
Malta
#768
Gibraltar $816 England 8-912
Singapore, Penang Penang "Ceylon
$62
8.10
Ladies and Gentlemen, requiring separate accom- modation will be charged an additional rate. Arranë gements have been made with the Superintendent in Calcutta, to reserve twelve cabins in each Sten-
mer, for passengers from China joining the Suez
Line at Galle
HENRY GRIBBLE.
P. & O. S. N. Company's Office. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY,
THE "FORT WILLIAM," Capt. Methven, will be despatched from Whampoa on or about the 16th Oct. The SCALEBY CASTLE," Capt. Lemon, about the 1st of November. For freight apply to
AND
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 18th Septeniber. 1845.
FOR LIVERPOOL
WITH DESPATCH.
THE Fine New Ship " DUKE OF
Commander, for freight or passage, having splendid accommodation. Apply to
Canton, 10th October, 1815.
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Col·
THE
NOTICE.
HE Steam Schr, "MIDAS" Capt W. Poor will run between Hong.
TO LET.
Commodious and well finished Dwelling House, at the corner of Peel Street and
Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms,
four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with ser
vants apartments &c. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN. TO LET.
on
large commodious houses, the Queen's Road at the foot of Pattiger Street, containing six rooms. For particulars ap
GEO: STRACHAN. ply to
Victoria, 12th August, 1845.
FOR SALE.
MARI MESSI MACICAR & Co, and FRAMIED JANSETJEE Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots
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FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.--Canton, Victoria, 1st July. 1845.
TO BE LET OR SOLD. substantial House, consisting of two Sitting rooms, each 30 feet by 20, and in height 17 feet, separated by folding doors; five good sized bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each; two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandab, closed with Venetians, each 84 feet long, 12 feet wide; flat roof, convenient for exercise, and afford- ing a fine view of the harbour and it's entrances. The Walls and foundation constructed purposely to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if re- cut for Servants,
Store roum, and Offices; a large compound, Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence, Situnted on the ridge at West-point, and now in the occupation of JAMIESON How & Co., to whom application may be made.
Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
ALSO
FOR SALE.
PEES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in Wood and Battle. Also, Bass and Allsops Beer, in Bottle. Apply to
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1945.
* FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter
FLETCHER & Co. casks, and in cases.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE. MR. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit-
Mted a partner in our firm..
RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co Canton, 4th Octobor, 1845.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs For Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment-ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. JOSEPH JARDINE and Mr. Alexander GraNT DALLAS are this day admitted partners,
DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS.
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE. HE interest of Mr MANSFIELD MASON in the establishment of THACKER MASON & Co of Sydney, N. S. W. having ceased on the 30th June hast, the business of the Firm will from that date be conducted under the style of Tacker & Co. by the remaining Partners, Jour THACKER and WILLIAM FANE DE SALIS.
NOTICE.
kong and Canton until further notice. A valuable water side property, consisting of THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies
leaving this harbour on Wednesday and Saturday, and Canton on Monday and Thursday.
The rates of passage is established at $ 12: Freight taken at the usual river rate, Apply to Capt. POOR on board, or BUSH & Co.
Victoria, September 20, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY
THE Ship "SHAH ALLUM," will be dispatched for the above ports on the 26th October, touching at Macao. For freight or passage; apply to
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Canton. Canton, 13th October, 1845. FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE Ship HELEN," Captain A. Bayne, will be despatched for the above ports about the 20th instant. For feight or passage apply to
HERGEBHOY ARDASEER & Co. Canton,
or BUSH & Co. Hongkong. Victoria, 6th October, 1845
FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA,
THE clipper "ROB ROY," Captain White, will be despatched for the above ports, the first week of November, and will call at Macae for any freight that may offer. For freight or passage apply to
FOX, RAWSON & Co. Victoria, 10th October, 1845.
FOR SINGAPORE. THE fast sailing A I schooner “SRI SINGAPORA," will be dispatched about the 1st proximo, For passage
SMITH & BRIMELOW. or Captain BISSIX, on board. Victoria, 17th October, 1845.
only apply to
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
THE
T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
A
Macao, 1st July, 1945.
NOTICE.
C. A. FEARON.
LL persons having claims against the estate of the late CORNELIUS LLOYD, Esq, are requested to make the same known to the undersigned on or before the 30th of December of this year; and all those who are indebted to the said estate, are de sired to make immediate payment at Macao unto.
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethlds. Majesty's Consul,
Executor.
Nethids. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835.
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NOTICE. Monday 27th instant will be sold by Mr. W. Line at Macao; the effects, household furai- ture, books, Wines, beer, a quantity of fine Dutch gin (150 cases or thereabouts) cowy, of the Dutch a variety of fine plants, &c. &c. &c. belonging to the estate of the late C. LLOYD, Esq.
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Netalds, Majesty's Consul,
Executor.
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1845.
NOTICE
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late I C. Lion, Esq. are requested to forward the same to the office of the undersigned at Macao. AU charges or postage on the same will be paid on delivery
M.T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nählds Majesty's Consul.
Executor.
Nethids Consulate, Cantón, 3rd October, 1845-
MR.
NOTICE
YR. W. W DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are HP large House on the Queen's Ro, this day admitted partners in our firm, and next to Messrs. DENT & CO's pre- | Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign mises, containing on the ground flour;-
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE
per procuration.
do..
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet-21 feet 2 Do
$5 feet+16 feet
First Floor-5 Rooms
35 feet-421 feer
1. Do.
1 Do. (large). Second Floor I Large Hall in
centre 9 Rooms
21 fegre to feet. 80 feet+16 feet,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the India Insurance Company” of Cal. cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in 25 feet+45 fect | London, Liverpool, Calewa, Madres, Boniny, 20 feet +20 feet Singapore and China. 36 fort+10 feet With a Verandal to Sea frontage 85 feet 16 font;
1 Do
a Compound 40 feet-40 feet. And out houses, con- taining 15 Rooms, cach 15 feel +10. For further particulars apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoris, July 18th, 1945.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 29th August, 1945.
UN SALE
ALLSOPPS Pleak ofthe Camber brew, ex He, Shaad" and "Mary Bonsatyns. Apply
GIBE LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1815,
of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and London.
TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th August, 1845,
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearons in our firin ceased on the sist December 1844.
FEARON & SON.
Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for Tthe transaction of a general Agency and Com
mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWLE, DUVs & Co. at Victoris, and Dune, RAULE & Co. at Shanghai.
'S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845.
NOTICE.
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& Co. Price inoderate.
Victoria, 7th October, 1845.
SE FOR SALE. QAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
FOR SALE.
FIRE Grates, Fundors, fire Irons; Brass and Fron
Door and Cabinet Locks; Nails of all sizes. French Accordeons; a few Sets of Block Tin, Dish Covers, Richly cut Glass Docunters &c. &c.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Victoria, 24th July, 1845.
CARD.
THE undersigned has established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Messis FOBLER BROTHERS & Co. (Speecher, Canton Apperrell) Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of ibis firm.
L. EUYSTER. Manila, 13th July, 1845.
!
NOTICE. THE undergined requests that all claims against the estate of Joseph Mitford Metcalfe, de- ceased, be sont in on or before the 1st December 1845, all debts due to the said estate be forthwit's liquidated.
A. H. FRYER.
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13 Queen's Road; Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
FOR SALE.
T 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 and Bee
and Porter in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. 13 Queen's Road, Hongkong, 28th February, 1815
1,000
Piculs of Alum, first quality for Sale.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 20th September, 1845,
JUST LANDED. PALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood; supe.
rior Clin, and fine Java Coffee a 108 p. Picul,
HUMPHREYS & Co.. Victoria 16th September 1815.
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"JUST LANDED; : quantity of superior Port Wine a 80 per doza
Also Nautical Almanack for 1840,
HUMPHREYS & Co Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1945.
ESSRS. WELCH &
THE partnership heretofore carried on in the intimate to the inhabitants of KER beg to
name of HESRY & Co. has this day been dis solved by mutual consent. Mr. Wm. There has been authorised to arrange all pending transactions.
HENRY & Co.
Victoria, 31st July, 1845.
NOTICE.
ALL claims against the late firm of HENRY & Co are requested to be sent in to the undersigned for immediate payment.
17 Queen's Rond. WILLIAM HENRY- Victoria, 1st September, 1845.
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NOTICE
Į
Officers of Her Majesty's Army and Nuvy, and the Commanders of Vessels resorting to the Port, that they have removed from the premises Intely occupied by them to these adjoining the store of Messrs. Lane Rowland & Co. where they trast to meet with the same liberal patronago which they have hitherto received.
Hongkong, 12th September 1945.
ICR, NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC is informed, that the fex house will be open until further notice, from 5 to 8 A. M. and from 3 to 6 r. œ for the sale of les in quantity at 6 cents per pound. Written orders addressed to the undersigned will be attended to LASTON K.
Agent,
IT being necessary to dispose of the undermen-any
tioned goods ex “ MAURITIUS." without delay, in order to close ap account, they will be sold on very moderate terms:---
Ax Invoice of Cutler's Claret No. 1 Growth.
of
*
- No 2
of Champagne.
of Sherry Wine in Casks, shipped
by G. Nicholas.
of Saunders, Pale Ale in Hhids, and
Bauz (of the October brew.)
of Carpeting of the newess patterns.
of Nails of all sizes.
of Elardware ge, consisting of door..
locks, hinges, screws, bolts, ds. of Iron Chests, Book sales, and a
sets of Tressory Dore,
of From Railings
of Roman Cement.
of Bukets and Carbines.
of Table Loen,
of Plated Ware
of Metallic Plated Ware Apply to
WILLAM HENDY.
17 Queen's Road, Hongkong, to September, 15.
Victoria, 22nd July, 1842.
R, O'SULLIVAN begs to intorin the appe
vessels proceeding to Wangen, click the
changed his residence to a ship in Bleuireim reacta
Whampoa, bih July 1845.
SODA WATER.
SALE Ahe Sent of Mr. John Smith in Macao from Dr. Hunter's,
Soda Water Manufactory there. Sagan, 11th January, 1945.
BRITISH HOTEL.
housest
1. tuated at the Corner of Grahamstreet, a short detance much of the Queen's Rand, which be in- tends to conduct as a Hotel suffer the above tatie, Gentlemen favouring him with their patronaga 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 Primiter. Victoria, 1446 Birch, 1845.
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