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VOL IV No. 89.
VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5r, 1845.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND. INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cap- tain Lewis with Her Majesty's Mails will leave this for the above places at daylight on the 1st December; cargo will he received on board until noon and specie until 4 P. M. of the 30th Instant. This route offers an op- portunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, remain- ing a few days at Ceylon, thence to Madras or Calcutta in 34 days from leaving China. Steamers are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay Specie, Silk &c, may be forwarded by this route to Calcutta, Goods &c. will be retained
FOR SALE.
MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots
of Messrs. Maovican & Co. and ERAMJEE Janserier Esq, measures 200 feet sea fromage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
A
feet,
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 separated by folding doors; five good sized
A NOTICE.
E Interest and responsibility of Mr ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the.
30th ultimo, and Mr. JOSEPH JARDINE and Mr. ALEXANDER GEANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners, dona
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, Donald MatheSON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS.,
JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE.
HE interest of Mr MANSFIELD MASON in the
on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each establishment of THACKER MASON & Co. of]
the Suez Steamer for Calcutta the same being transhipped free of expense. Arrangements are made in the Steainers for the convenience of the Native Merchants of India proceeding as passen gers and de
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Driental Steam Navigation Notice Offices; and shippers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping order cannot he granted unless the contents and value be distinctly marked on the outside of cach package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING,
Victoria, Hongkong, ? November 5th, 1845. §
NOTICE.
Agent.
THE Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt. THE to will run between Hong- kong and Canton until further notice, leaving this harbour on Wednesday and Saturday, and Canton on Monday and Thursday.
The rates of passage is established at $3 Freight taken at the usual river rate. Apply to Capt. POOR on board,
or BUSH &
Victoria, September 20, 1845.
POR
INGAPORE AND
Co.
BOMBAY.
THE "FROLIC," Capt. E. H. FAU
Icon, will be despatched from Ma cao for the above ports on the 10th Nov. For Freight of treasure. Apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.- Canton,
or BUSH & Co.--Hongkong.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.
THE
THE Ship “SHAH ALLUM," will be dispatched for the above ports on the 26th October, touching af Macao.
For freight or passage; apply to
D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Canton, Carton, 13th October, 1845.
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
E large House on the Queen's Road, THE
next to Messis. DENT & Co's, pre- niscs, containing on the ground flour; -
two Servant's rooms, a front and a back Verandah, closed with Venetians, each 94 feet long, 12 feet wide; flat roof, convenient for exercise, and afford. ing a fitic 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- quired. Commodious out buildings for Servants, Store rooms, and Offices; a large compound, Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence. Situated 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.
of
T Victoria Hougkong, in a central position, a A valuable water side property, consisting
wharf, spacious Godown, dwelling and out Houses, all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to
C. A. FEARON.
Macao, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE.
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 Nethids. Majesty's Consul,
Executor.
Nothids, Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835,
NOTICE
Sydney NSW. living ceased on the 30th June last, the business of the Firm will from that date be conducted under the style of THACKER & Co. by the remaining Partners, Jens THACKER and WILLIAM FANE DE SALIS,
NOTICE.
E undersigned, are prepared to issues folicits of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and London. TURNER & Co.
Agents Commercial Insurance Conipany, Victoria, 20th August, 1845. NOTICE.
FIE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Scorer & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT,,
Victoria, 1st August, 1845, FOR SALE (Ex " CITY OF DERRY.',)
GRAND PIANO, by Brondwood and Sons. to be seen at the Godowns of W. SCOTT Co. Price inoderate. Victoria, 7th October, 1845.
A &
THE
NOTICE.
E Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the transaction of a goneral Agency and Com- mission business, under the respective firms of RAWLE, DDS & Cn. nt Victoria, and Deus, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late LLOYD, Esq. are requested to forward the
S same to the office of the undersigned at Macao. All: charges or postage on the same will be paid on delivery
M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethids Majesty's Consul.
Executor.
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1845.
R.
NOTICE.
W. W. DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are this day admitted partners in our firm, and CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845,
6 rooms or Godowns 35 feci+21 feet. Mr. 35 feet-16 feet. Per 35 feel-+21 feet.
2. Do.
First Floor-b Rooms
1: Do..
I Do. (large)
Second Floor I Large Hall in
centre
2. Rooms
do.
21 feet--15 feet.
80 feet-16 feet.
£5 feet+-45 feet.
20 feet+20 feet. T. Do.
16 feet-10 feet, With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet 16 feet; a Compound 40 feet+-40 feet. And out houses, con taining 15 Rooms, cach 15 feet-10.
For further particulars apply to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1945.
MA
TO LET.
THREE story veranda house at the west end of Gough Street. In building every attention has been paid to the requirements of a tropical climate, and the house will be found replete with conveniences. The view is not sur- passed by any site on the island. Apply to
Victoria, 18th October, 1845.
TO LET.
JOHN CARR.
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS. Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1815.
FOR SALE
UPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; niso a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines, Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. P KAWLE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
JUST Received per late arrivals and for sale by
the subscribers.
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted; secure in the hottest fire.
ALSO.
NOTICE.
No 3 Superior Manila Cheroots and Manila Rope of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial,
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, October 21, 1845.
NOTICE.
ALL Persons having claims on the estate of the
fate Mr. ARTHUR PENNY of Victoria, or who may be indefited to the said. Esuite are horeby required to send in the same to me, on or before. the 10th November, 1845.
VM BURGOYNE Opposite the Commissafat. - Victoria, 28th October, 18451.
NOTICE:
THE
the estate of Joseph Mitford Metcalfe, de
undergsined requests that all claims against ceased, he sent in on or before the 1st December 1945, all debts due to the said estate be forthwit liquidated.
A. II. FRYER.
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 Beer 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, Victorin, 29th September, 1845.
JUST LANDED.
DALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood; supe. rior Gin, and fine Java Coffee a 109 p. Picul,
HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria 161 September 1845.7-
A
JUST LANDED.
quantity of superior Port Wine a 39 per doz
Also Nautical Almanack for 1846,
HUMPHREYS & Co Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1944. WESSRS. WELCH & STOCKER beg to
intimate to the inhabitants of Itongkong, the Officers of Her Majesty's Army 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 Messus. LANE ROWLAND & Co, where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which they have hitherto received..........
Hongkong, 12thi September 1845.
NOTICE.
the erection of an. Icc House, for a regular
ABRANGEMENTS, having been completed for pounds, which can be made to weigh pecuss and supply of fee. Parties who may be desirous of
eatties
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE. FEW boxes Loaf Suger and Lamp Sugar in A Tins, a superior article for family are and THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents well worthy the attention of the Inhabitatis; also
for the India Insurance Company" of Cal-American flams ex Genert cuts are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Lombay, Singapore and China.
NOTICE
TRON, GRAY & Có Canton, 28th August, 1945.-
ON SALE.
RAWLE, DUUS & C». Victoria, 28th October, 1815. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Nassortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
ALLSOPP's Pale Ale of ber brew, or topmasts.
to
**Wm. Shand" and "Mary Bannatyne." Apply
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845.
FOR SALE DEES and Teonents Beer and Porter, in Wond Iband Bottle. Also, Bass and Allsops Beer, in Bottle. Apply to
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1245.
A Coin the corner of Peel Street Budoris, quarter and half quarter
House, at nad Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground door, with er vauls apartments d'e. For particular apply to
GEO STRACHAN.
TO LET- THE upper part of a commodious and will buit delling House containing seren rooms with servants rooms, sed authorses with stabing. For further particular apply to
D. LAPRAIA. No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street.
Victor, 24th October, 1543.
T
TO LET
VO large commodions houses, stated on
- FOR SALE/ Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quaner casks, and in cases. - FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
NOTICE.
A Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower mal
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victorin, 22th October, 1845. FOR SALE. JAUNDERS Pałe October browed ale in Wood, Allsopa Bear to Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
RODENT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
CARD. THE undersigned les established himself in this THE
-place as a Commision and General Agent in concction with Means Fensen Profinas de Co (Specter, Conton Appertel) Switzerland carrying en business under the bare and an account of the
L. EUYSTER. Manila, 13th July, 1812
ON SALE ET THE UNDERSIONED,
WER. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been addit-
la partner in our firm. RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co PATENT Stores coming their own socke
Canten, 4th October, 1815,
adding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicate with Mr L. A. Stone, No. 2 Gough Street, who is authorised by the les committee to receive- und register applications for sbarns
Hongkong, 21st October, 1945. TUE, NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC
informed, that the Ice house will be open until further notice, from 5 to 8 A. M.and from 3 to . m for the sale of les in any quantity at 6 cents per pound. Written orders addressed to the undersigned will be attended to LA. STONE.
Agent.
Victoria, 22nd July, 1945.
NOTICE
E undersigned by to notify that they have ene tered into partnership äs Medical Practitioners at Shanghai and Wessing under the find of Kisk and Inuss,
THOMAS KINK. JAMES, IRONS,
Shanghai, 1st October, 1945.
SODA WATER.
IN SALE--At the Store of Mr. John Sunith in
Macao Long Dr. Hunter's, Soda Water Manufactory there Macas, 11th January, Isla
NOTICE
undersigned leg to announce that they 1 intend commencing meines on the bat proza, Do are of Dr Woomain's how houses on the
Queen's Road, so the foot of Potonger Street, Chrometer and Watch makerz.
LATTEY & Co.
Victoria, October 21, 16-45.
FETISH HOTEL
acapiet for either home bw, or for calume of
Linsey Glenes ati mlenta put Cames, an 18 GABRIEL, lasubén a commotions housA SIE Made to Corter of Grahamstrant, & short
TOR SALE AT the Golow of Mess) un asortment of Mathematical Instruowe
Fox Bawa & Co. Barton Ale ba ibu. from t Worthington and Robinson,
NOTICE
THE
NOTICE
TITE undersigned bare this day onesof a house of basiner at Shanghee, and Mr. A. Lomn
the Queen's Road at the foot of Poties toutor Fearon, in our firm ceased on the Zlat | authorized to wis per pocormic
Street, containing fix ronze. For particulars are
GED: STRACHAN, ply to
Victoria, 12th August, 1815.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chaze.
·December 134E
alacio, 1st January, 1917.
PLARON & SON
PHILLIP WORD & CO Hesgkong, 250 Octaner, Dan
distance Mouth of the Cowan's Boud, which he in- tends to conduct and fistei under the above title, Fiendesen furguring him with their patronage will fal their confest strictly attended u
All the articles suppiad sit be of the hem nie
A Thareton's Bilimsed Table on the Privaises, Victoris, 14th March, 196,
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