STOLEN
NOTICE.
or strayed a small and very beautiful black and tan terrier bitch, is cropped and has her tail cut. Answers to the came of "Rosed Any persons bringing or sending her to the one (Major CAINE) will, if required be rewarded.
Victoria, 21st October, 1845.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
NOTICE.
TAMES MCMURRAY and FREDERICK
FOR SALE.
T the Stores of the undersigned Content: La A rose Curet St Julien, Golden Sherry, Allsops Pale India Ale in bottle and wood, Bass's October brewing in wood, also fine old Cogme in dozen
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
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public in that incentive position, eren after he has exchanged it for fulfilment. Though in the early part of the mouth we spoke of annexation as almost morally consummated, as a mere qucation of time, dependent on the numerical growth of a States ma jority in Texas, and as very possible determined at the time we wrote, yet, with the rest of the world, we feel the suddenness of the act. We are puzzled at it as we should be at the fall of a leaning tower which, till the moment it fell, had puzzled us much The event is already proclaimed by a party in more by its standing.
WOODS beg to announce to their friends and the Public generally that, they have this day entered into partnership, and that the Business heretofore conducted by James McMurray, will inches. future be carried on by them at the Bread, Biscuit and Confectionary Shop, corner of Aberdeen Street in connection with the Business of general THE undersigned has removed his Office to the Provision dealers and Commission Agents under Thouse of Mr Just in the Quicen's Road at the the style or Firm of MCMURRAT & Co., and They BY the undersigned to another of Ladies a small invoice of Stunts corner of Pottinger Street. Office hours from 9 trust by unremitted attention to all orders they go from the well known house of Gamble & Davis the States, as a triumph over European interference.
may be favored with to
to merit a continuance of that support already so liberally bestowed upon the London.
NOTICE
to 5 and from 7 to 9 in the evening.
E FARNGOMB, Notary Public & Solicitor. Victoria, 21st October, 1845
NOTICE.
No a Superior Manila Cheroots and Manila Ropa
of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial,
BURD, LANGE & Co.
Queen's Road, October 21, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned, have this day opened a house THE
of business at Shanghae, and Mr A, Lewis is authorised to siga per procuration.
- PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Hongkong, 25th October, 1845.
FOR SALE.
FIRE Grates, Fenders, file Irons; Brass and Iron
Door and Cabinet Locks; Nails of all sizes. French Accordeons; a few Sets of Block Tin, Dish Covers, Richly cut Glass Decanters &c. &c.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co.
Victoria, 24th July, 1845.
CIRCULAR.
W. H. FRANKLYN,
SHIPPING AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, AND AUCTIONEER, CHINAM'S WHARF, VICTORIA,
AS For Sale all kinds of Ship and Cabin Stores, HAWine and Spirits. Bottled. Ale and Porter.
Ditto 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. GOODS SOLD BY AUCTION AND COMMISSION,
Goods received from alongside Ship and Stored
in the most moderate terms.
dry gowns, the parcels forwarded, and busi-
ness transacted for parties absent. Victoria, 13th May, 1845.
NOTICE.
R JOSEPH THOS. GLEW ceases to sign for me.
MR
former establishment.
JAMES MCMURRAY
Queen's Road Vistoria, 24th June, 1845,
FOR SALE.
F. FUNCK Opposite the Commissariat,
Victoria, October 21, 1845 FREDERICK WOODS. Victoria, corner of Aberdeen Street, Queen's Road, 1st October, 1945.
SHOPMAN
WANTED a Young Man to fill the above situa- tion, he is required to write a legible hand and be steady and attentive, without these qualif. cations no application will be successful, For particulars apply to MCMURRAY & Co.
Queen's Road & Aberdeen Street. Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
NOTICE.
JAMES MCMURRAY respectfully announces
to his Friends and the Public that, he has on hand for hire a number of Sedan Chairs with Coolies, Terms, per day 82, per hour 81.
Ang Lady or Gentleman requiring a Chait monthly will be provided with one on liberal term
Orders punctually attended to.
Corner of Alerdeen Street, Queen's Road Victoria, 10th July, 1845.
JUST ARRIVED
ND for sale at McMurray & Co's. Burgandy A and Hemitage Wines in 1 dozen Cases of superior quality; price véry moderate as the Wines must be sold without delay.m
Queen's Road & Aberdeen Street. Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
MCMURRAY & Co. PREAD and Biscuit Bakers &c. general Pro-
B vision Dealers and Commission Agents-
FOR SALE.
·
Y the Undersigned, Suns' Sromas of every BY
description
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, Fre served meats and Fruits, Hams and Cheese, Bass's Beer, Brandy and Gin. Also Wines in variety,
AUWEN & C Victoria, 18th September, 1845, FOR SALE.—By the undersigned.
Champagne,
FOR
Hock,
Beer, and Stont, all of the first quality. WAVEDWARD NEWMAŃ. Victoria 7th October, 1945,
JUST RECEIVED PER LATE ARRIVALS
SK AND FOR SALE. -
UPERIOR Butter and Cheese; Chempaigne, S. Gider, Hams, Wine, Bitters, Cordinis, and Perfumery, Sarsaparilla, Dried Apples, To bacco, Soda Water, Corn Meal, Oil Cloths for Floors, Day and Martin's Blacking, Razor Strofs, Turpentine, Varnish, Neat Tongues, Looking Glasses, Pilot Bread, Russia and Cotton Canvas and Twine, Port Wine, Limon Syrup;
ALSO Two Handsome Parlour Writing. Desks.
ARAP TOWNS END. · Victória. 13th October, 1845
•
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE SMALL quantity of Grindstones, fitted for
family use, 5/30 Pilot Bread, Tobacco, Beef, Pork, Cheese, Hams, Butter, Umbrellas, and a few uins of American watch Crackers in tins.
Have for sale in addition to their usual supply of Bread, Biscuits &c., English-bottled Deer, All-A sopps and Byasse's and Bass's London Stout in convenient packages, also Bass's Beer in flogs- heads, Sherry in 4 casks. Port. Sherry and Claret wines in bottle, Best Gin, in t dozen casca, Wis
P. TOWNSEED- Victoria, 7th Octocer, 1845.
from this date, Mr. DENINS GEAVE JONES, key, Brandy, in bottle of different prices and qua- JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, BY
will sign for me.
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
THE Schooner ALPHA," well-manned and armed, runs between Hongkong, Cumsinginoon, as required; carrying zure and Passengers, at most mo-
W. H. FRANKLYN Chinam's Wharf.
Victoria, Sif Sent
THE fine large Larch FOLLY,com- manded, and officered by Euro- peans, and manned with Mandla men, runs between Hongkong, Cumsingmoon, Canton and Macao as required; with general cargo, Oplum Treasure, and Passengers.-She is insurable op well found with ground tackle, and is heavily armed. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN. Chinam's Wharf.
Victoria, 19th September, 1845.
FOR SALE.
A LORCHA of about 30 to FRANKI
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Victoria, 21st October, 1845.
TO LET AF A MODERATE RENT.
THE UNDERSIGNED.
AN Invoice of Books; being the largest and best assortment, ever offered, to the Public of Hongkong; Consisting of:-
lities, Salmon, in 2 lb. tins, Herring, in Keg Hams, Provisions of Sorts, superior Brandid Fruus, Olive Oil, white Wine Vinegar, Gelatine, Marking Ink, Halls best sporting Gunpowder in 1 lb. can uisters; also a small invoice of stationery just ar.
Historical, Medical, Romantic & Religious : rived, consisting of gift and black edged letter and note pverland Post paper, Envelopes, Blot being a collection of all the Standard Works of the thooks, Ladies and Gentlemen's visiting cards,day. To be sold Cheap for Cash;
for Steel pens of every sort, size and descripe 100, Segling wax, best quality patent Steel buttons Manila Cigars of 1844; also a few pieces of very superior Book and Swise Muslins very moderate; English made Saddle Girths, and other goods too
numerous to mention,
Queen's Road and Aberdeen Street,
Victoria, 1st October, 1845. FARRYING AND HORSE SHOEING ESTABLISHMENT.
ANDERSON,
Nobility and Gientry of Hongkong, that he has removed his Establishment to the Victoria Livery Stables, Queen's Roul, where he intends carrying on the above Business connected with Smithery in all its branches, Locksmith and Bell. banging.
Hongkong, 20th October, 1945.
NOTICE
AN apaitement to let at Mr C. Durora's French taylor, with or without baard, on moderate THAT fac commodious and airy block of Build-erms, apply to the undersigned.
C. DUPUIG. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.
ing containing two houses in Hollywood Road
directly at the back of Gough Street
These
houses are of three stories with verandabs, godowns stables bath rooms &c. &c.
They command a fine and uninterrupted view
B
CIRCULAR
MONS. G. DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS,
of the bay, and being situated in the most respec-DEGS most respectfully to inform the Gentry table part of the west end of the town are a most eligible residence. Apply to
W. H FRANKLYN. Vietoria, 2nd September, 1845.
HOUSES. YEVERAL Houses in Peel and Gage Streets at SE
very moderate rents to let or sell; also a few eligible lots of ground in a central position. Ap- ply to
W. H. FRANKLYN
FOR SALE. FEW piculs of Chinchew Camphor fitst ques
lity, ready packed for shipment.
W. H. FRANKLYN..
and the Public that he bas Removed his Ex- tablishment from Macão to Hongkong where he Intends conducting his Business in all its branches and trusts by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years received.
ALSO
They who so speak are evidently unacquainter with that kind of mediation which is sufficiently rewarded if it makes enemies placable, and dispu tants considerate; if it secures freedom of choice to those who are exposed to overwhelming influen ces, and inspires calmness in those who were excit ed by fierce animosities, and perplexed by tho gravest embarrassments. It certainly is the habi- fual, the immemorial policy of Europe, to suggest counsels of independence to the weak, and to be jealous of a powerful neighbour. A century or two might possibly have proved, that Texas ought to have been an independent empire. It may pos“ sibly still turn out that the singular mixture of go vernment and anarchy, of responsibility and irres ponsibility, miscalled Federalism, is not the safest political absorbent. The boasted vortex may, pos--- sibly, not be found in the end the smoothest cur- rent or the plainest sailing. The internal disšen sions of the States, as well as their external aggres sions, undoubtedly suggest the thought that an in- dependent, and even a powerful empire, midway. between the States and Mexico and the West In dies, might be the best for all parties. Such may or may not be, the discoveries or the conclusions of a future age. It is the part of wisdom, however, to provide for the barest contingences. Ilistorians and statesmen, and nations also, might some day deplore that the humane and provident Powers of Europe, sa familiar as they are with the virtues of independence and the vices of dominion, should they have overlooked the weakness of an infant state, and not made one effort to procure it the leisure and the liberty to choose its part. Many a grave judgment is recorded and accredited by all mankind for a neglect of less opportunities.
It may, therefore, be the future glory of the two leading European policies, that they combined to render the annexaiton of Texas at least a free act.
Good or bad, wise or foolish, it has at least been the act of Texas, not the dictation of circumstances. The two alternatives of indenpence and abuexation, were jointly laid before a convention assembled to decide that particular issue. Never before had in- dependence been fairly and explicity offered to the people. It was so offered on the word of Mexico, and the guarantee of the European mediators. It can no longer be said that annexation was the only
safe choice-that Texas was driven into the user of its powerful neighbour. The deliberation was not On the contradya biassed by a desire for peace. the actual choice is the signal, though it may be at present only the signal, of war. Mitchell's Maps of the World and others, with dont and protected, might have been us a wall of additions brought down to the present time, toge brass between the ambititious encroachments of ther with an Assortment of Office Books, The above the north, and the feverish disorders of central being a splendid collection, Air Townsend hopes America. It may now be the battle field of two to be enable to please the community. Orders punc-nations, two characters. It may be the scene of tually attended to
P. TOWNSEND,
Victoria, 13th October, 1845.
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE.
QUANTITY of GOLD & SILVER PEN. A CIL CASES;
ALSO
A superior article of GoLD Pass, which being pointed with Rhodium are very durable and will write much better than the Quill Pen; they are in both GoLD and SILVER CASES, together with a
PENCIL.
ROUTE.
Office Friend of China"
25th October, 1845,
CHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the Scent art (Victoria 7 & 8 ) for sale at
office.
at Office
Office "Friend of China,” MONS, C. Dercio also begs to state that he in- Victoria, 10th October, 1815. ja tends to keep on band a variety of Cloths suitableINGUISTS REPUTY and Navy Lets los sale for the climate, likewise a selection 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,
Moss. C. Duptio has a small assortment of Gents Kickly Silk, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, Satin Cravats, Stocks etc, etc, etc, all the above articles are of the best description that could be pro- Sale a few Boxes of Old Manila Cheroots cured in the Colony, Gentlemen can depend az
Vicaria. 21st October, 1815.
ON So, ale boxes of 500. Apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Chinm's Wharf,
Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
BENCAL GRAM
For sale at 8 2,50 per bag."
W. II FRANKLYN
Chinam's Wharf.
FOR SALE
JUST received per Amiga, a quantity of An- chors and Chains of dillerent sizes Appy to
V. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 4th July, 1845. Chiramy Warf,
NOTICE
THE undersigned beg to annomee that ther jatend commencing business to the le proza, in one of Dr Woosnam's new houses on the Queen's Road, at the foot of Pottinger Street, as Chrononcier and Watch makers. -.
Vic isy October 21, 1815,
LATTEY & Co.
having their Clothes made in the first style of fa- shion and elegance.
Address to Moss. C. Deroto, Taylor & Draper Wellington St., one door from Graham St. Victoria, Hongkong, 30th Alay, 1845
SMITH & BREMELOW'S. AERATED ZASEKURTADE,
piratical and prodatory warfare between one undon most unprincipled in its arms, and another most reckless in its revenge. The cupidity and liceus. of all nations, nick of peace and order, way gather under the two hostile flags, and make Texas the point of their horrible collision, Should such bo the lameatable result, it will prove the wilfulness of the Toxas decision, as well as the wisdom of the European mediators.
The question, doubtless, admits of being viewed with great simplicity. Texas, as an independent state, independent in fret and by general recogni tion, may unite itself to whom it pleases. It is P. TOWNSEND.
chiefly peopled by immigrants from the United Sta Victoria, 13th October, 1815, „BILLS OF LADING FOR THE OVERLAND tes, and others of the same race. There are many obvious advantages in union, and many encourag- OR sale at this office, four forms of bills of lading precedents. So far the case is clear. But, if FOR
ing for goods or specie shipped by the P&O). this were all, how is that annexation has so long. Company's Steam packets, 1st for goods deliver. struggled in vain to survive the carly, and new in- voterate prejudice of its immorality? How is it, able at London; 2nd for goods deliverable at
that the most impartial writers, and the most right- Southampton; 3rd for gooda deliverable at Sucous men in the States, have thought it worthy of 4th for goods deliverable at intermediate ports. their most unqualified condemnation; The ques They are printed after the Company's forms on tion cannot be viewed thus simply, it cannot be Bank post.
separated from its history. Admit that annexation | is a natural finale of the drama, then the plot the
been most unprincipled. The United States-al-- flowed a large emigration of the most unscrupulous this adventurers into Texas, under contract with the Mexican Government. If it is alleged that the lat- ter did not, or could not fulfil its contracts, it can, not be pretended that the former exhibited better faith The circumstances of fraud and outrage connected with that immigration, excited the dis gust and remonstrance of very good man in the union. The feileral Government allowed it,➡u) 10. couraged it ; saw all the while that the new popu kition of Texas would not bear the Mexican Govern. oment and laws-sas immigration and rebellion, colonization and independence of Mexico, proceed- passibus equis. The declaration of independence was notoriously only the conclusion of a scheme openly concocted within the limits of the union. We are now told, the only possible end and aim of that scheme was annexation. Is it possible to for: get theen dark items in the account? la the destiny of federalism so inevitable a fact, a bright an idea, an to hide these spots! The fatalist of power and ambition nover com efface the lines of morality, Even that which most be, need not be done by de- testable means. It is the moral repugnance not only of fival nations, but of America itself,-of the
ation most interested and most compromised, which has struggled all this time against an act, but which in itself, in its means, in its setort, was the object of which might be useful and inevitable, dangerous to the mussal confidence of nations, and to the cases of public morality.-Times
Office Friend of Chinn, 28th Dec, 1844. FOR SALE-At the office of this paper. F
Compradores cheque books.
Ships Articks, with an abstract of the merchant scaman's act endorsed on the back.
Charterpartics, after forms by Chitty. Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Bills of Lading. Chiness. Tariff of imports, and exports, coasting houses,
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS. The annexation of Texas, after maintaining for nearly 20 years an simast undue prominence among the political questions of the age, is announced at length as as historical fict. When the equipei THE superior favour of this refs Beverage of praiabilities had been so long preserved, no
can be highly recommended, it being a motional person could have been surprised at either agreeable and efficacious draught for patients sufrelt. The only real wonder is, that the decision ferring under any feverish symptoms. It is worthy has been so long deferral. If it seems to to take the attention of potions residing in wara climates.e most indifcrest spectators rather aback, it is N. B. Manufactured solely from Raspberry amply because, when people have long been a
Jam and reined with Eurowan Sotars. Queen Rand, Victoria 16th September, 1845,
SODA WATER
ERATED LEMONADE
be thing at the Mansetary of the 10 be obtained at the Hansactory of the endes
To
SUITH & BRIMELOW.
Ticlone, 24th Jean. 1913
AMERICA.
customed to one political mood and thease, it re quires a mental effert to make another. Thus it fs, that the most likely or possible charges may come at last to be the least expected. The morn
A great fire broke out in New York, at three marconstable the delay may be, the more mysterious o'clock, in the morning of the 19th July, in an oil is the obstacle it seems to deacte. There must be store, in New-street, a narrow arcute parallel to some secret bar between the lovers who have court | Broadway. The exertions of the several bee com ed half their free. The man who u slenys con- | panize on the spor had very easily auroneded in templating an act of importance, la rieved by the overcoming the element, when it was found that
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