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THE FRIEND

OF CHINA

VOL. IV. No. 91.

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

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FOR CEYLON: ENGLAND AND.

-INTERMEDIATE PORTS.

THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cap TELE tain Lewis with Her Majesty's Mails will leave this for the above. places at daylight on the 1st December; cargo will be received on board until noon and specie until 4

r. . 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 Calcutio 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 on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suck Steamer for Calcutta the same being transhipped free of expense. Arrangements are

made in the Steamers for the convenience of the Native Merchants of India proceeding as passen gers.

Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Offices; and shippers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping order cannot be granted unless the contents and value be distinelly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.

J. A. OLDING.

Victoria, Hongkong, November 5th, 1845.

NOTICE.

Agent.

TO LET.

NOTICE FOR SALE. A

THREE story veranda house at the DEES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in WoodTE undersigned have this day opened a house of business at Shanghae, and Mr A. Lewis is west end of Gough Street. In building and Bottle. Also, Bass aud Allsops Bear, every attention has been paid to the requirements in Bottle. Apply to

anthorised to sign per procuration. of a tropical climate, and the house will be found

PUILLIPS, MOORE & Co. Hongkong, 25th October, 1845. replete with conveniences. The view is not sur passed by any site on the island. Apply to

JOHN CARR.

Victoria, 18th October, 1845.

2

FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1845.

FOR SALE.

TEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior

FOR SALE. QAUNDERS Palc October brewed ale in Wood,

Champagne and Claret. Apply to

W. Madeira, G Thing, Carter und hall quarter Allsops Beer in Wood, Fort and Shorty

casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co..

Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.

NOTICE.

TO LET. the queens Road at the foot of Pottinger WO large commodious houses, situated on containing six rooms. For particulars apR. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit.

Street,

GEO: STRACHAN. ply to

Victoria, 12th August, 1845.

TO LET.

Commodious and well finished Dwelling

A Clouse, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with sor- vants apartments &c. For particular apply to

GEO: STRACHAN, TO LET.

THE

upper part of a commodious and will built dwelling House containing seved rooms with servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. For further particular apply to,

D. LAPRAIK No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street,

Victoria, 24th October, 1845. FOR SALE.

FARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots of Messrs. Maevican & Co. and FRAMJEE

M

JAHSETJEE Esq, measures 200 feet sen frontage,

particulars apply to

MR.

ted a partner in our firm.

RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co N°

Canton, 4th October, 1845.

- NOTICE.

TE

ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845.

NOTICE

To 3 Superior Manila Cherants and Manila Rope of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial,

BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, October 21, 1845.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm censed on the 31st December 1844. FEARON & SONA late Dir, ARTHUR PENNE of Victoria, or whe

Macao, 1st January, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment tensed on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. Josken JARDING and Mr. ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted partners.

LL Persons having claims on the estate of the

may be indebted to the gaid. Estate are hereby required to send in the same to me, on or before the 10th November, 1945.

WM. BUNGOYNE. › Opposite the Commissarat Victoria, 28th October, 1815i,

→ NOTICE.

TH the estate of Joseph Maford Metcalfe, de-

Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESOn, David JardinE, WILLIANTHE undergsined requests that all claims against STEWART, Jageru Jandise, and ALEXANDEK GRANT DALLAS.

JARDINE MATHESON, & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt TW. Poor will run between Hong kong and Canton until further notice, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further HE interest of Mr MassFIELD MASON in the 1 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 RUSH & Co.

Victoria. September 20, 1845.

FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.

THE THE "FROLIC,” Capt. E. H. FAU con, 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 MADRAS.

"HE splendid fast sailing Barque THE

ANNA ROBERTSON, Captain Munroe. For freight apply to

TURNER & Co.

Victoria, 6th November, 1845.

FOR SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.

THE "SHAH ALLUM," will

The Sispatched for the above parts on the 26th October, touching at Macao,

For freight or passage: apply to

Canton, 13th October, 1845.

D. & M. RUSTOMJEE & Co. Canton.

FOR ENGLAND. PEQUIRED for immediate despatch

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; fire good sized bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each; two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandab, closed with Veuctians, each 84 feet long, 12 feet wide; flat roof, convenient for exercise, and afford ing 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 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, 1945.

FOR SALE.

T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a

Avaliable water, side property, consisting of wharf, spaciou Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to

Macao, ist July. 1845.

NOTICE.

C. A. FEARON.

A The late CORNELIUS LLOYD, Esq. are requested Ran freight or charter a vessel to to make the same known to the undersigned on

LL persons having claims against the estate of

or

convey about 150 invalids, and a quan those who are indebted to the said estate, are de- tity of military and naval stores.

Terms and particulars to be made known in com.sired to make immediate payment at Macao unto, munication with the undersigned between this date and the 17th instant:

to

THOS: MCKNIGHT. Naval Storekeeper and Agent Victualler. Naval Yard, West Point,

3rd November, 1845.

FOR SALE.

THE Brig "LYRA," Apply to

W. SCOTT & Co. or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.

Macao.

Vactoria, 4th November, 1845

FOR SALE PLEASURE boat, Schooner rig. ged, all complete, with ballast, masts, sails &c. For particular apply

N. DUUS. Victoria, 4th November, 1845. TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.

THE large House on the Queen's Road,

mises, containing on the ground flour;-

$5 feet-+-16. feet.

M. T. SENN VAN BASEL His Nethids. Majesty's Consul,

Executor.

Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1835

NOTICE

TH

establishment of TuACKER Mason & Co. of Sydney N. S. W. having ceased on the 30th June last, the business of the Firm will from that date be conducted under the style of TRACKER & Co. by the remaining Partners, Jona TACKER and WILLIAM FANE DE SALIS.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcatta, Madras,

TURNER & Co. Bombay and London.

Agents Commercial Insurance Company, Victoria, 20th August, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. AUAM Scorr under the firm of W. Score & Co.

WILLIAM SCOTT,

Victoria,, 1st August, 1815. NOTICE

THE Undersigned liave formed a partnership, for the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, under the respective Firms of RL, Duns & Co. at Victoria, and Dues, RAWLS & Co. at Shanghai.

S. E. RAWLE N. DUUS

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1945.

FOR SALE UPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter racks Cape and

SU

rcased, be sent in on or before. the 1st Decembe 1945, all debts due to the said estate be forthwit's liquidated.

A. II. FRYER

13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 29th September, 1845.

FOR SALE.

7 the Godowns of the undersigned the following

the God

Marie: Stores of all descriptions: Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Copper and Nails, Rod Iron, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptious. 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.

JUST LANDED.

rior Gin, and fine Java Coffee z 10 $ p. Picul,

HUMBIIREYS & Co. Victoria 16th September 1815.

PALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood, supe,

JUST LANDED. quantity of superior Port Wine a $9 per doz

jpz. Also Nantient Almanack for 1846.

HUMPEREYS & Co Victorin, Queen Road, 16th September 1915.

MESSRS, WELCH & STOCKER beg to Mintimate to the inhabitants of Hongkong, the Officers of Her Majesty's Army and Navy, and the Commanders of Vessels resorting to the Port,

title Wine Therty, Jubein, fort, Claret, that they have removed from the premises lately Cognac, Cherry Branly, in 12 & 3 dozen casos.

RAWLE, DOUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845,

[UST Received per late arrivals and for sale by

the subscribers.

Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted secure in the hottest fire:

ALSO.

occupied by them to those adjoining the store of Mesps, Lave RowLand & Co, where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which they have hitherto receivert

Hongkong, 12th September 1845.

NOTICE.

A BRANGEMENTS, having been completed for

A the erection of an Ice House, for a regalar | supply of foe. Partica who mas be desirous of

PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late pounds, which can be made to weird pocul and adding their names in the list of shareholders will

Ltory, Esq. are requested to forward the same to the office of the andersigned at Macao. All charges or postage on the saine will be paid on delivery

M. T. SENN VAN BASEL. His Nethlds Majesty's Consul

Executor.

Nethlds. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1845.

NOTICE.

R. W. W. DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are this day admitted portaces in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign

per procuration.

DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.

NOTICE

Patent Weighing lachines from 700 e 2,300

cutties.

RAYLE, DO03 & th. Victoria, 28th October, 1815.

FOR SALE FEW boxes Loaf Suger and Lump Sugar in

A Ting, a superior article for family ass and

well worthy the attention of the fnhallitants; piso American Hams ex Genera.

RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1916.

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. AN assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,

Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Heras anal Cotton Canvass, and several Space for lytter and· topmasts,

RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 99th Desober. 1945.

CARD.

1

next to Messrs. DENT & Ca's pre-THE Cadersigned having been appointed Agents 5.rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet. conta are prepared to grant Policies payable in

for the India Insurance Company" of Cal-UE undersigned has established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in 2 Do.

35 feet+21 lett London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Aladras, Bombay, connection with Menus Forted Beeran & Co. First Floor-5 Rooms:

Singapore and China.

(Speecher, Canton Appened) Switzerland carrying I Do,

on business under this name aad on scenunt of thiy DIROM, GRAY & Ca

firm. Canton, 25th August, 1945.

LEUYSTER.

UN SALE: LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex « Wm. Sham?" o) “Mory Hannityse." Apply

P GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.

I Do. (large) Second Floor I Large Hall in

centre 2 Rooms

1 Do

21 feet+15 fret, 50 feer+16 feet.

85 feet---45 feet

20 feet+20 foet

16 fact-19 fers.

With a Verandah to Sea fromage 85 feet-16 fot; I to a Compound 40 feel +40 feet. And out houses, cun

taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet-10.

For further particulars apply to Victoria, July 18th, 1845.

GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.

Hoagkrag. 2nd June, 1845.

FOR SALE-AT the Godowns of Mess Fox Hawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hils, from Worthington and Robinson.

Hongkong, th May, 1915

Manila, 19th July, 1913

ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, DATENT Stores rousing their own ameke adapted for either home use, or for extins of

shipe

Chimney Glasses with splendid gilt frezoss, nud a svoriser of bathematical Inepomers.

PHILLIPS MOORE & CA, Victoria, November 1, 1943.

bo pleased to communiato with Mr P. A. Stone, No. 9 Gough Street, who is authorized by the fee committop to reveive and register application. for shared.

L. A. STONE

Apent

Hongkong, 21st October, 1915, ICE, NOTICE THE PUBLIC is inthered, that the few bones will be open until further unlier. from 5 to S à, M. and from 3 to 6 P. ar be the sale of be in any quantity at & conta per promul. Written ordere addressed to the undersigned will be attendeck fo

Victoria, od July, to 13.

NOTICE. TUE undersignoð hey, to antonnes that they intend commenting humaese in the fat proxò. is one of Dr Wonsum'a new houses on the men's Road, at the foot of Pottinger Strent, as Chrommeter und Watch anders.

LATTEY &. f'. Vlevofir, October 21, 1915.-

BRITISH HOTEL. GABRIEL baataken a commodious kane si- 1. tredet the Corner of Grahamßtreet, a shot distance south of the Ebreen's Kent, which he in- tends to condock as a flotel under the above title. (Centleman favouring him with their patronaga

will find their comfort strictly attomed to.

All the articles supplied will be of the first rate deanription.

A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primiure. Victoria, Mth Bach, 1944,5