THE FRIEND
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VOL. IV. No. 92.
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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH, 1845.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cap Sumalak 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 spécie until 4
TO LET.
TWO large commodious houses, situated on the Queen's Road at the foot of Pottinger Street, containing six rooms. For particulars ap ply to
GEO: STRACHAN.
– Victoria, 12th August, 1845...
TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL.
mises,
to
NOTICE:
ON SALE. LLSOPP'S Pale Ale of the October brew, ex No 3 Superior Manila Cheroots and Manila Rope ** Wm. Shand” and “Mary Bannatyne.” Apply
of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial, GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co.
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, October 21, 1845. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1845,
FOR SALE.
Allaops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
FOR SALE. DEES and Tennents Beer and Porter, in Wood |
THE large House on the Queen's Road,
next to Messrs. DENT & Co's, pre-in containing on the ground flour;-
5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet. 2 Do.
do. 95 feet+16 feet
1 Do,
P... 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 First Floor-5 Rooms this route to Calcutta, Goods &c. will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Sucz Steamer for Calcutta the same being Second Floor I Large Hall in 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 he granted unless the contents and value be distinctly marked on the outside of cach package for overland transit.
Victoria, Hongkong, November 5th, 1845,
NOTICE
A. OLDING.
Agent.
THE Steam Schr. "MIDAS" Capt.
W. Poor will run between Hong- kong and Cariton until further notice, leaving this harbour on Wednesday and Saturday, and Canton on Monday and Thursday.
The rates of passage is established at 8 12: Freight taken at the usual river rate. Apply to Capt. POOR on board, For BUSH & Co.
Victoria, September 20, 115. FOR SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA.
THE "DHUR," Captain Cumberland, will be dispatched from this on the 17th instant. For freight or passage
LINDSAY & Co.
apply to
Victoria, 10th November, 1845.
FOR MADRAS. THE splendid fast sailing Barque TANNA ROBERTSON, Captain
Munroe. For freight apply to
TURNER & Co.
Victoria, 6th November, 1845.
FOR ENGLAND. DEQUIRED for immediate despatch S on freight or charter a vessel to
convey about 150 invalids, and a quan-
tity of railitary and naval stores.
Terms and particulars to be made known in com- munication with the undersigned between this dato
and the 17th instant.
THOS: MOKNIGHT,
Naval Storekeeper and Agent Victualler. Naval Yard, West Point,
3rd November, 1845. -
THE
FOR SALE.
MHE Brig" LYRA," Apply to
W. SCOTT & Co. or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.
Macao. Vactoria, 4th November, 1845
FOR SALE. Either privately before the 19th Novermber or that day by Public Auction f
THE well known Lorchs EMMA, as she now lays of Messrs RAVLE, Dors & Co's Wharf, with Masts, Sails, Acchor, Cable, and Boat. For particulars apply
RAWLE, DUUS & Cg.
fo
Victoria, 10th November, 1843.
FOR SALE.
PLEASURE boat, Schooner
ged, all complete, with ballast, masta, sails &c. For particular apply
N. DUUS. Victorin, 4th November, 1845,
A
TO LET THREE story veranda house at the Awest 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 conveniraces The view is not sur- passed by any site on the island. Apply to
Victoris, 13th October, 1845.
JOHN CARE
Commodious and well finished Dwelling House, at the comer of Peel Street and
Gage street, Consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices en ground four, with ar- vants apartments e. For particular suply to
GEO STRACHAN,
1 Do. (large)
centre 2 Rooms
ROBERT STRACHAN.. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
NOTICE.
and Bottle. Also, Bass and Allsops Boor SAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Boltle. Apply to"
FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1845,
FOR SALE. VEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's. superior Av
casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
"NOTICE.
LL Persons having claims on the estate of the
35 feet-+-21 feet. late Mr. ARTHUR PENNY of Victoria, or who
21 feet+15 feet. 80 feet+16 feet,
With a Verandah to Sea frontage 85 feet+16 feet; Compound 40 feet 40 feet. And out houses, con- taining 15 Rooms, each 15 feet+10. For further particulars apply, to
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1845.
TO LET.
86 feet +45 feet. 90 feet+20 feet.R. THOMAS MONCREIFF has been admit. 16 feet+10 feet,
ted a partner in our firm. RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co. Canton, 4th October, 1845,
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
„FEARON & SON: Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE. THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW JARDINE in our establishment ceased on the 30th ultimo, and Mr. JosETH JARDINE and Mr.
THE upper part of a commodious and will built dwelling House containing seven 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.
ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted
partners.
Our firm now consists of ALEXANDER MATHESON, DONALD MATHESON, DAVID JARDINE, WILLIAM
GRANT DALLAS.
MARINE Lot FOR SALE between the lots STEWART, JOSEPH JARDINE, and ALEXANDER
of Messrs. MACVICAN & Co. and FRAMINE JAMARTJEE Esq, measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co-Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.--Canton Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
JARDINE MATHESON. & Co. China, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE. THE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies 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.
be carried on in connection with his Brother
THE business of the undersigned will in futuro Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. Scort & Co
WILLIAM SCOTT, Victoria, 1st August, 1845.-
NOTICE.
may be indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to send in the same to me, on or before the 10th November, 1845.
WM. BURGOYNE Opposite the Commissarat. Victoria, 28th October, 1845i.
NOTICE.
THE undergsined requests that all claims agairst
the estate of Joseph Mitford Metcalfe, de ceased, be sent in on or before the 1st December 1845, all debts due to the said estate be forthwith liquidated.
A. H. FRYER.
5
13 Queen's Road. Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
FOR SALE.
INCH Iron water pipe, also 1 and 4 inch Lead water pipe and English Solder, Dutch Okres, Plaster of Paris and Stencilling patterns. Apply
HUMPHREYS & Co®-
O
Queen's Road.
Victoria, 10th November, 1845.
FOR SALE.
AT 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, 1845 1,000 Piculs of Alum, first quality for Salo.
Apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
JUST LANDED. JALE & dark Brandy in cases and wood,
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 doora; five good sized bed rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each: two Servant's rooms, a front and a back Verandah, 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
Tth of forel agency Com to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if re- THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for quired. Comcaudione out hidingge compound, mision business, under the respective Firns of Prior Chin, and fans Java Coffee4 to 8 p. Ficul,
buildings for Servants, Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence, RAWLE, DUUS & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, Situated on the ridge at West-point, and now in RawLE & Co. at Shanghai.
S. & RAWLE. the occupation of Jameson How 4 Co, to whom
N. DUUS application may be made.
Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1845. Victoria, 18th July, 1845.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines. Sherry, Madcita, Port, Claret,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases.
Victoria, 28th October, 1945. UST. Received per late arrivals and for sale by
the subscribers.
A
FOR SALE.
SU a
Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, valuable water side property, consisting of wharf, spacious Godown, dwelling and out Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For
particulars, apply to
QA. FEARON.
Macao, 1st July, 1845.
NOTICE.
A person convius Loxo, Esq. are requested LL persons having claims against the estate of
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 Nethide. Majesty's Comeni,
Nethids, Consulate, Canion, 3rd October, 1835,
NOTICE.
Executor.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late
C. Ltorn, Esq, are requested to forward the same to the office of the undersigned at Macap. All
J
Palent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- ranted secure in the hottest fire,
Also,
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and catties.
RAWLE, DOUS & Co. Victoria, 23th October, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria 10th September 1845.
JUST LANDED.
A quantity of superior Port Wine a $9 per doz.
M
Also Nautical Almanack for 1846,
BUMPHREYS & CO
› Victoria, Queen Road, 16th September 1945.'
TESSHS. WELCH & STOCKER beg to intimate to the inhabitants of Ifongkong, tho 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 ocenpied by them to those adjoining the store of Mesans, LANE ROWLAND & Co. where they trust to meet with the same liberal patronage which they have hitherto received.
Hongkong, 12th September 1945.
NOTICE.
ARRANGEMENTS, uses for regular RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for
supply of Ice. Partics who may be desirous of adding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicate with Mr L. A. Stone, No. 2 Cough Street, who is authorised by the Ice committee to receive and register applications for shares.
Hongkong, 21st October, 1945,
ICE, NOTICE.
charges or postage on the same will be paid on Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and THE PUBLIC is informed, that the Ice house
delivery.
M. T, SENN VAN BASEL, His Nethide Alojesty's Coonik.
Executor,
Nahkds Commulate, Cantt,
3rd October, 1845.
NOTICES
HR W. W. DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are this day admitted partners in our firm, and Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign
procuration.
DIROM, GRAY & Co Carton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE
per
THE Undersigned basing been appointed Agents 1 for the “In Instance Company" of Cal cutta are prepared 20 grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calestia, Madma, Bombay, Singapore and China.
DIROM, GRAY & C.. Canton, 2512 Angest, 1945. FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Wes For Bawa & Co., Barton Alein Hida, from Worthington and Reason
Hesgkongi sth Mary 1845.
T
will be open until further notice, from 5 to 8 4. M. and from 2 to 6 v. m for the sale of leg in. any quantity at & cents per poned. Written orders addressed to the undersigned will be attended to.
L.A. STONE
Agent Victoria, 22nd July, 1915
NOTICE
FEW boxes Loaf Sugar and Lamp Sugar in A
Tins, a superior article for family use and well worthy the attention of the Inhabitants; also
* American Hams ex Geneva.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
Ngsortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,
Cotton Canvass, and Several Spare for lower and
RAWLE, DUDS & Co. Victoria, föth October, 1845.
CAND. THE vadersigned bas established himself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Messrs FOBLES BROTHERS& Co THE undersignal beg to announce that they (Speecher, Canton Appearall) Switzerland carrying T intend commencing business on the fat prose,
size ander this name and on account of this
L. EUYSTER. Manila, 12th Joly, 184530 ON SALE BY THE ONDEESIGNED, DATENT Stoves consuming their own smoke shopted for either home use, or for cabins of ships.
Chimney Glasses with splendid git frames, and an assortment of Mathematical Instrumenti.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co, Victoris. November 1, 1843: NOTICE THE bedenigred hare this day opened a bow of bine at Shangbar, and iår A. Lewis is authorised to sign per procreation.
firm.
FILLIES, MOORE & Ca Hoeghany, och Cletobez, 1965
in one of Dr Woman's new housea on the Green's Road, at the foot of Pottinger Sirent, as Chronometer and Watch raukers,
LATTEY & Co.
Victoria, October 21, 1815,
BRITISH HOTEL. GABRIEL Bataken a commodious house si-
Mon of
Intance south of the theen's Road, which he have tand to conduct en flotel under the above title. Gentlemen farsering hem with their patronage will and their comfort strictly attended som
All the article supplied will be of the first ste
A Tharston's Billiard Tabic on the Primer Vierin, 105 Mazul, fati, 3
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