THE FRIEND
VOL. IV. No 103
OF
CHINA
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
THE Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, THE
Captain Cooper, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above placos at daylight on the 1st of January; 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specle until 4 F. M on Wednesday the 31st Inst. This route offers an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re-i maining 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, and other Goods, may be
TO LET
Two Convenient Houses in Gough Street, T with Verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of oathouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street,
Victorín, 6th December, 1845.
TO LET.
THE Range of Buildings opposite the Commis- Tafat, it suitable comp apposite the Co, The Chief Rooms and Godowns of that spacious House at the corner of Wellington and Cochrane Streets; for Terms apply to
FOR SALE. WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior
casks, and in cases, FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA. Madeira, in Hhds, quarter and half quarter W. Shipping Agent, Auctioneer, and Wine and
NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris- tophor Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.
FEARON & SON. Macao, 1st January, 1845.
NOTICE.
MR
R. W. W DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are this day admitted partners in our firm, and
per procuration.
H. FRANKLYN General Commission and
Spirit Merchant,
Whole Sule and Retail.
Has on sale, of which musters can be seen at the show room Port; Sherry; Claret; Champagne; Stilland Sparkling Moselle; Brandy; Gin; Alsops, Bass's, Saunders and Hee's Beer in hds and Butts; do. do. in bottle; Bengal Gram in 2 maund | bags; Euroße Rope; Paint & Oil; Guns & Pistols. An assortment of Painted Floor cloth of hand- some patterns, Splendid "Paper Macho" Bedstends,
Speeds Indian Arrow Root; Blankets; Grey and White Shirtings; Satin Jean; New Bottles in Quarter and Pints; Deals; Anchors and Chaine. Also some very superior India bottled Pale Alo, and Manila Choroots three years old; and a variety
forwarded by this route to Madras and Calcutta, / both buildings command a view of the Harbour Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign Carpeting; Saddlery Bengal Silk Handkerchiefs;
and will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those places, when they will he transhipped free of ex- ense. Arrangements are made in the Steamers Throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- in accommodation is reserved in those from Cal- cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Sacz line at Galle, to secure which it is requisite that notice of at least two months be given to the Copipany's Agent here.
Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Office; and shippers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping order cannot be granted unless the contents and value he distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING,
Ageut.
Victoria, Hongkong, December 12th, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THE Brig “ LYRA,” Apply to
W. SCOTT & Co. or to J. A. DURRAN Jr.
Мисао.
Vactoria, 4th November, 1845.
PASSAGE TO ENGLAND. THE Fine new A. J. Ship “SEA
· PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum phries, has excellent accomodation for passengers, and will be despatched from Whampoa for London on or about the 15th December.
For passage apply to
Capt. HUMPHRIES-on board. November 25th, 1845.
well known Schooner "ALLI- THE
GATOR" Capt. Conghi on the 1st to load direct for Shanghai prox, and leave this on or about the 15. For freight, Passage, or Charter Apply to
ed.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November, 1845.
FOR SALE.
THE Schooner "BREEZE ”
now
lying opposite Bowra's Wharf; the above Vessel is Teak Built and Copper. For terms apply to
Wa S. HEYL.
Victoria, Queen's
December 19, 1845.
TO LET.
THREE story veranda house at the
GA 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 The view is not sur- replete with conveniences. passed by any site on the island Apply to
JOHN CARR. Victoria, 18th October, 1845.
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 e. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN,
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Victoria, West, Dec. 12th, 1845
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G. DUDDELL.
FOR SALE.
MARINE Hot No. 64 Sita Co. and FRAMIRE MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the lots JAMSETJEE Esq., measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkẳng. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
TO LET.
THE upper part of a House, having five large Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Road. For particulars apply to
rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and
HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria, 9th December, 1845.
TO LET.
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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'Àguilar Street.
Victoria, 24th October, 1845.
A
FOR SALE.
T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a
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
C. A. FEARON..
Macao, 1st July. 1845.
TO LET.
THREE Dwelling Houses in Stanley Street, they being occuped as one House at present, may be lut as such, or separately if required. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co.
DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents
for the "India Insurance Company" of Col- cutta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China.
'DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 25th August, 1945.
NOTICE.
THE Interest and responsibility of Mr. ANDREW 30th ultimo, and Mr. JOSEPH JARDINE, and Mr ALEXANDER GRANT DALLAS are this day admitted
JARDINE in our establishment censed on the
partners.
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.
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.
THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM SCOTT under the firm of W. SCOTT & Co.
WILLIAM SCOTT. Victoria,, 1st August, 1845.
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NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, under the respective Firms of Victoria, November 14, 1845.
RAWLE, Dors & Co. at Victoria, and Duvs, ITORAGE for about 200 tons of Goods, in dry RAWLE & Co, at Shanghai.
SOA court Godowns, can be had by applying
to
BURD, LANGE & Co.. Victoria, November 14, 1845.
NOTICE.
8. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS
Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1815. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED
first rute new and elegant Barouch, recently
RAWLE, DUUS,& Co. Victoria, 10th December, 1845.
of
other articles
Sails made and repaired on the premises by ox. Perienced sailmakors; Canvass of the best quality at lowest price.
Goods received from alongside ship and stored in dry Godowns on the most moderate terms.
Goods, Letters, and Parcels forwarded and busi. ness transacted for Parties absent. Victoria, 12th December, 1145.
THE Schooner " ALPHA," well manned and med, runs between Hongkong, Macao, or Camsingmoon, as required; carrying cargo Opium,Tressure and Passengers, at most mo-
"W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 5th September, 1845.
FOR SALE
derate terma.
A Bay Syndey Horse sound and quiet to ride or
drive. Apply to
W, H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 12th December, 1845.
W. H. FRANKLIN has just receive for sale
the following articles.
French Merino in all colors for Ladies dresses, Twilled flannel, Table covers, Sperni Candles pre- serves, pickles, Mustard and Sauces, Ferintosh whiskey, Britannia metal Tea and Coffee Pots. The whole of these articles for sale at moderate prices in any quantity to sent purchasers.
Keying flouse, December 19, 1845.
HE Union Chapel being now completel, the Building Committee beg leave to return thanks literal manner in which they responded to the call for the erection of this place of Divino Worship. The Subscriptions already received amount the sum of $3503. 53. The sum mentioned in the Pros pectus as necessary for the Completion of the Chapel was $4000. The expenditure has exceeded. that sum by 8285.23, leaving the Committee in debt to the amount of $781,70. Relying on the generosity of the public, the Committee would again come forward, and respectfully solicit their aid in the liquidation of this sum. Contributions towards this object will be received by any of the members of the Committee. The papers containing the subscriptions already received may be seen at the UST Received per late arrivals and for sale by house of the Treasurer, R. Sunchan Esq.
the subscribers.
By order of the Committee,
JAMES LEGGE,
Secretary. Victoria, 1st November, 1845.
NOTICE. 11ETM undersigned, Merchants and Agents of Talents, have this day opened a House of Business in China.
ALL persons having claims against the estatered A from England.
CORNELIUS LLOYD, Esq. are
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 Macão unto.
M.T. SENN VAN BASEL His Nethids. Majesty's Consul,
Executor. Nethids. Consulate, Canton,~~-
3rd October, 1835.
NOTICE.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late C. LLOYD, Esq. are requested to forward the 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. Hia Nethlds Majesty's Contud.
Executor.
Nethlds. Consulate, Canton,
3rd October, 1845. ·
THE Eastern side of the large and comFR SALE-AT the Godowns of Hesara
modicus house situated in Welling ten Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulare apply to,
Rom Cath. College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1945.
TO LET. THE Bungalow situated in Hollywood GT Road, formerly occupied by S. Fearon, Esq. Apply to
Bengkong, December 6th, 4845.
TO LET.
BUSH & Co
THE premises known as the office of the "Friend |
of China;" Three Blouses situate in Welling fon Street, commanding & fine view of the bay, Shop and Store situate on the Queen's Rosd, in
a central part of the town, Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to
R. OSWALD
Victoria, 19th December, 1815.
Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhts, from Worthington and Robinson.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1845-
FOR SALE.
T the Godouts of Mesere Fox, Rawson & Co Allsops Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and battle.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1545.
ON SALE.
JUST
Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- fanted secure in the hottest fire.
ALSO.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and cattica
RAWLE, LUUS & Co. Victoria, 29th October, 1815.
SUP
FOR SALE UPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; ale a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines. Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen casos. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1945.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
A
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asserment of Anchors and Chain Cable, Europe, Menils and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spare for lawer, and topinasts.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 29th Cetaler, 1845,
CARD. 1116 undersigned has establebed himself in this place as a Commission and tieneral Agent in connection with Mesure PoOLLA ÉROTHERS & Ch. (Sprecher, Canton Appenzelly Softverland carrying do business under this name and on account of this
1. EUYSTER.. Masila, 17th July, 1848
The
A LLSOPPS Pale Ale of the October brew, ex A... Ha. Sågat" and "Stary Brenatġa.." Apply | firm.
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Hengkang, and Jme, 1843,
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NOTICE.
HE undersigned have been appointed Agents as Canton for the Globe Interhore Office of
Calcutts, and are prepared to grund Peticio pay, able in London, Calautta, Bosabay and Canton IMACLEAN, DRABIE & Co Canton, 10th Nopember 1815
NOTIUS FORGE R. WINSLOW was admitted a part. Uner is our Business on the 15th Sept lost; and the fature Luminete wali le currict on under the aybe of Cony Fizzer & Co.
EILERY A FRAZAD.
JAS: CROOKE & MASSEY. October 16, 1810.
NOTICE.
To 3 Superior Manila Cheroote and Manila Kope of all sizes. Also, Hening's Cherry Cordial,
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, October 21, 1845.
FOR SALE. QAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Alliopa, Beer in Wood-Port and Sberry, Champagne and Claret. Apply tà
ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1945.
[HE undersigned hereby notify that they have THE
this day enteral into partnership for the leons anet of the business of Mr. Hasar More, which will henceforth be carried on by them under the Erm of flaxaz, Mort & Co.
HENRY MOUL JOHN SILVERLOOR. Canton, 20th November, 1942
NOTICE.
ARRANGEMENTS, bavier been completed fr
the erection of an Ice House, féz a regolar supply of leo. Partien who may be getirmis of Eadding their eames to the list of shareholders will he pleased to communicate witis Me Lo & Stone Na.. 2 Gogh Street, who is authorised by die Tex committee to receive and register applaationa for
Hoogkong, Ziar
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