DECEMBER,
SAILED.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
LONDON READING ROOMS.
21 H C Str. Pluto, Commander Arvy, Paracells. WILLIAM BOWDEN respectfully intimates 93, John Cooper, Greig, London.
PASSENGERS
Per Alfred-Cabin - My Hodgsone. Steerage. 20 men.
REPORTS,
Grecian, Macdowall, London, Adelaule, Wharton, London,
Ann Robertson, Munroe, London. Alligator, Macao and Singapore in a day or two.
VESSELS IN VIctona Harbour.
H. M. S, Agincourt, Lyster, Flag of Rear-Adranal
Sir Thomas Cochrane.
JL M. S. Vestal, Captain Talbot.
H. M. Tr. S. Alligator, Com, King. H. M. S. Minden, 2nd Master in charge Osmer,
Hospital and Store Ship.
Adelaide, Wharton, Alfred, Napper,
Alligator, Cook,
Anna Robertson, Murroe, Bomunjee Hormasjoe, Coates,
Emma, ----
Gazelle (Am), Chase,
Glide (Am), Waterman,. Grecian, MDowall,
Hector, Flockart,.
John Burry, Clarke,
Linnet (Am),
Dent and Co J. Matheson and Co Rawle, Dous and Co Turner and Co
Midas (Am, str-schr.), Poor, Nymph, Horsburgh, Kennely, Petrel, Rogers,
J. Matheson and Co. Captain
Santo Antonio (Sp.). De Cruize, Sir Robert Sule, Loader
Starling, Chape.
Torrington, Ne}},
Wissahickon (Am), Webber,
J. Matheson and Co Bush and Co Turner and Co. Turner and Co Dent and Co Bush and Co Macgregor and Co. Wetmore and Co Self Lindsay and Co
*** that the following NEWSPAPERS are for public persnal at the LONDON READING ROOMS, CHUNAM'S HONG.
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INDIAN.Englishmati, *Friend of India, Cal- cutti Star, Madras Athenæum, Delhi Gazette, Agra Ikhbar, Bombay Times, Gentleman's Gazette, Eastern Star, and Colombo Observer,
AUSTRALIAN, Parymatta Chronicle, *Aus-
tralian.*
STRAITS.*Straits Times, Penang Gazette, and *Singapore Free Press,
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The papers market thus as they are received, will ho lent out to Subscribers paying $1, per month in advance, and single Papeis may be bad for 5 cents per night each.
Subscribers who do not return the Papers within 24 hours will be charged 5 cents per day for each; and strangers to make a deposit of One Rupee per number.
NOTICE.
THE undergsined requests that all claims against
the estate of Joseph Mitford Metcalfe, de ceased, be sent in on or before the 1st December
A. H. FRYER. liquidated.
NOTICE:
1087
FOR SALE small invoice of Lamb's Wool Vests and Dra-ILE subscriber having succeded Mr. P. TomN SEND, as Auctioneer and Commising Agent, wers; Merino Vests and Drawers, Colton Vests
Regatta Shirts, Cloth Caps and elastic Braces, respectfully elicits the patronage of the Merchan's and foreign Residents in Longkong and Chim, all superior articles.
SMITH & BRÍMELOW. and hopes by a prompt attention to business, to Victoria, Woosnam's Buildings, comer of Pot-merit a continuance of the patronage bestowed
upon his predecessor. inger Street, December 19th, 1845.
WILLIAM S. HEYL At the Old Stand Queen's Road- Victoria, 2nd December, 1815.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
the late Jons WILLIAN COOMES, or who may ALL parties having claims against dic esfate of be indebted to the said estate, are hereby requested to send in the same to me, con at before the 1st January 1846.
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F. FUNCK Opposite the Commissariat, Victoria, 25th November, 1945.
JUST IMPORTED ND for Sale by the undersigned, an Invoice of
Superior Whits and Black Beaver Hats. F. FUNCK.
opposite the Commissariat, Victoria, December 5th, 18145.
MCMURRAY & CO. JAVE for sale a small Invoice of the Best Brit- HA
ish Silver Gonds, consisting of Tea pots, Coffee pots, Percolating ditto, Water Plates and covers, Curry Dishes, Beef steak Dishes, Dish covers, Soup Tureens of sizes, Crnet and Liquor Frames, Table and Chamber Candlesticks, Soup
UST received and for sale. A quantity of lat quality Loaf Sugar, which will be sold cheap for Cash, to close the Invoice..
War. S. HEYL.
Victoris, Queen's Road, ?
December 19, 1845.
FOR SALE
N the Store of the Subscriber.
Wood and Bot-
les, Port Wine in Cases; Peppermint Cordial; Ale in Wood, Parter and Cider in Bottles; Superior American Butter; Corn meal; Family Deer in 4 Bbls; Neats Tongues; Rounds; Tobacco; Segars No 3 and 4, Manila Cherpots in 1000 and 500 Boxes Outs in Bbls.; Russia Canvass, Twine; Paint Oil and Turpentine; Bright Varnish.
Wa S, HEYL Qucon's Road, Victoria, 5th December, 1345. FOR SALE
Emery & Frazer | 1845, all debts due to the said estate be forthwith Ladles, Fish and Batter Kgives, Spoons and Forks lish Paint Oil.
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13 Queen's Road,
Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
SODA WATER.
Caplain ON SALE-At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
Marrow and Co Wetmore and Co
SHIPPING AT WHAMFOA.
A. en Jacobus (Do), Emmerick,
Ain, Stevensonly
Antares, Drewitt,
goil, Furley,
Glenelg, Harvey,
Macao from Dr. Hunter's.
Soda Water Manufactory there,
Macao, 11th January, 1815.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
Caval and Co J. Matheson and th
PATENT Stoves consuming their own smoke Murrow and Coadapted for either home use, or for eabins of
Hansen ships J. Matheson and Co
Chimney Glasses with splendid gilt frames, and' an assortment of Mathematical Instruments. Joven Corina, Dring, D. & M. Rustomjee and Co
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co Victoria, November 1, 1845.
FOR SALE. NCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manila Rope,
Justina (Dutch), Rash,
Larich, White,
Pearl, Morrison,
J. M. S. Van Basel
J. Matheson and Co D. & M. Rustomjee and Co Russell and Co
Prins Curl (Swede), Molien,
Queen of England, Pearson, G. Livingston and Co A Navy and bleached Canvug, Navy, Duck,
Scaleby Castle, Lemon, *Sea Purk, Humphries,
Sir H. Compton, Brown, Wild Irish Girl, Buckton, Woodbridge, Poulton,
J. Matheson and Co
J. Matheson and Co P. F. Cama and Co Captain Hegan and Co
VESSELS AT MACAO.
A. A. de Mollo C. Sapoorjee Langral F. J. de Paiva
Calcutta, Osborne, Harrier, Martell, Isabella Robertson, Kelly," Julin (Swede); Olterberg, Camsingmoou J. M. &Co
Lady Hayes, Langley,
Lyru. Grosvenor
Orient, (French) Cazals, Privateer, anUOTI. Theresa, Briggs,
PUBLIC
J. Matheson and Co J. A. Durran Order Chung
William Lane
AUCTION.
TOWNSEND begs to intimate,
P that on Saturday, the 27th Instant,
he will expose for Sale, by Public Auci
tion, if not previously sold by Private Bargain,
The Brig LYRA, of 210 Tons,
With her Masts, Sails, Boats and other Apputen- ances, as per Inventory, Auction to commence at
1 O'clock precisely.
The Vessel may be inspected any day before the
Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Floor and Marine Stores of all descriptions, Wines, Spirits, Beer and Porter in wood and bottle, iron and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Solder, Ocres, Plaster of Paris an i Steucelling Patterns, Stoves, Grates with Fenders &c. to match.
Nautical
Almanacks for 1840, and Manila Cheroots No. 3 and 4.
HUMPHREYS & Co. 18 Queen's Road," Victoria, 1st December, 1845.
NOTICE: THE undersigned has just received from the well THE
ke own firm of Perigal & Brady, the follow
of sorts, and a variety of other articles; also Rod- Igers's Knives and Forks, Penknives, Dram Bot-
tles, Powder and Shot Flasks etc. ect.
Victoria, Queen's Road and Aberdeen Street, 9th December, 1845.
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. [o. 3 Superior Manila Cigars.
No.
Spanish wines, Sherry, &c. in wood & bottles Manila Pine Scarfs, Handkerchiefs, and Ladies Dresses,
J. DELMAS Corner Aberdeen Street Opposite the Baker. Victoria, 10th November, 1845,
BRITISH HOTEL. *
Y the undersigned a few Jars of superior Eng-
C. MARKWICK;
Auctioneer.
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Pottinger Street. Victoria, 19th November, 18.05.- BILLS OF LAJING FOR THE OVERLAND,
ROUTE. TOR sale at this office, four forms of bills of lad- ing for goods or spec shipped by the P. & 0. Company's Steam packets. 1st for goods deliver. able at London; 2nd for goods deliverable at Southampton; 3rd for goods deliverable at Suez; 4th for goods deliverable at intermediate ports, hey are printed after the Company's forms t Bank post.
Office Friend of Chinai die
25th October, 1845...
M.GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si
1.tuated at the Corner of GrahamStreet, a short distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above ulle. will find their comfort strictly attended to. Gentlemen favouring him with their patronage
All the articles supplied will be of the first rate Victoria, 10th October, 1815, description.
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1815.1
SIPPING ARTICLES, according to the re cent ant (Victoria 7 & 9.) for sale at this office.
Office "Triend of China,”
VINCENT'S HOTEL, CANTON., THE Goodwill of the above begin sa to be dispos ed of, the Premions required will be moderate. The Books may be inspected, which show a good profit for the past year: the present tenant being desirous to return to Europe: for further particu Jurs enquire of the proprietor in Canton.
Sst December, 1945.
NOTICE
RAILWAY ACROSS THE ISTHMUS OF SUEZ.
ing Wines of the choicest quality which will be apaitement to let at Mr G. Depvid's French Suez to the Nile. The major coinmences his bold:
disposed of on the lowest terins
Champagne Sherry Ports in Pinis Aladeira
Claret
Also Cherry Cordial
taylor, with or without board, on moderate terms, apply to the undersigned,
C. DURUNG. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.
An extraordinary project for the formation of a railway through the Isthmus of Snez, with a view to the improvedent of the communication between. the Mediterranean and the Rea Sea, has just been broached by Sir William Cornwallis Hurries, nig
or of engineers on the Bombay establishment, cm- bodied in a letter to the Chairman and Company, in which he contends that a railway through that district is perfectly feasible, and to be preferred either to a drost ship canal from the ited Sea to the Mediterranean or a navigable passage from
proposition by stating that the line over which the rail must pass, far from being beset with dif ficulties to the engineer, has been ascertained bi present a very favourable profile, and a hard gra kelly sail is known to prevail in lien of the shifting? sands of the desert. The construction of a railroad FONTS. U. DIGPWIR. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS. would fully answer the end of accelerating maila DEGS most respectfully to inform de Cientry and passengers through, Egypt. "The proposes to and the Public that he has Reinoved his Får I construct a class of narrow Stente-vessels, of about Gablishment from Macao to Hongkong whore he (300 toas burden, suited for freight, and to transport Intents conducting bia Business in all its branches them across the Isthumus of Suez opon trucks, by and trusts by strict attention, fo merit a share of menos of locomotive engines of adequate power.
years received.
beat serve to counterjet any additional strain upon the sides involved by removal from the water, and the cradle truck upon which each will be placed during the transit, must be constructed with the sana view. The inaccessible characer of the la
BE C. W. BOWRA.
Victoria, 19th December, 1845.
NOTICE.
CIRCULAR
sale, she sails well, shifts without Ballast, and JUST opened and for Sale at the stores of the the Public patronage which he has for this last two The vessels must be built upon the plm that will
being amply found in Stores, might be sent to sen at a trifling expense.
Lamediately after the sale of the Vessel, will be Fold a BAROMETER by Wrench, and an 8 day
CHRONCHETER.
Terms made known at time of Sale. Victoria, December 20th, 1815.
FOR SALE at the Stores of the undersigned
A quantity of Ladies Bonnetts, Muslin de Laine, and Cambric printed and Cotton Dresses, De Laine, Cashmere and Damask Shawls, Lace of all kinds, Flannel of different description, Merino Frocks, Ladies black and white Silk Stockings, Gentlemens Check Shirts, Coats and Vests of dif ferent patterns, and of superior description, Coat Buttons, Men and Childrens Caps.
ALSO
An assortment of Glass Ware, Oilmans Stores, small invoice of Jewellery, Manila Cheroots No. Corned Beel, Butter and Cheese, Alsopps Beer, Cognac Brandy, Gin, Wines and Cherry Cordial, upon the lowest terms.
LE. CHRISTOPHER. Victorin, 23rd December, 1845.
undersigned.
Candles &c.
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D CHISHOLM.
Victoria, Queen's Road, November 21st. 1815
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
Skip Chandlers, Wholesale and Retail Fine and Spirit Merchants, aut Commission Agents &c.
No 1 & 2 WOOSNAMPS BUILDINGS.
HAVE for sale all kinds of Stores suitable for ne, Beef, Pork, &c. &c. Also Stores suitable for
Ships; such as Canvas, Blocks, Rope, Twi-
families, Double Gloster Cheese, Butter in small Kegs and Jars, York hans, Coffee, Chocolate. Preserved Meats and Sups, Sauces and Pickles assorted, Sardines Prunes. Bloom Raisins, Pearl Barley, Jams and fellies, Tea in small packages, superior Bristol Tripe, Salmon, Topgues,
ALSO
Address to Miss, C. Dermid, Taylor & Heaper Wellington St., ong door from Grahom 52. Victoria, Hongkong, 20th May, 1819. FOR SALE-By the owenighed.
Champagne, flock,
Beer, and Stout, all of the Brat quility. "BOWARD NEWMAN, Victoria 7th October, 1865.
FOR SALE.
DY
A large assortment of Carpeting all patterns,
Moss. C. Dertig alsa begs to state that he in Hearth Rugs &c. &c. Tartan and Check Cloths, tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable Drills and White Cotton and worsted. Hoes, La. dies Musline De Laime and Printed Dresses, Lace for the climate, likewise a selection of Drills and and a large assortment of Perfumery, stationary fancy Jeans for Coats etc, etc.; also an assortment Table limen and Dilmans Stores of all descriptions of Buffs, Vallencias, Silks, Satins aul Fancy Vediterranean shore lying over against the Sea of vets for Vests of the newest style and fishion, Bucz, and the general unfitness of all the ports or Moxs. C. Derete has a small assortment of rondateads on the coast for vissela of any consis Gents Kidd, Sük, and other Ciloves, Elastic Braces, derabis draught of wärter, clearly indicate the Nite,. Satin Cravats, Stocks are, ete, ete all the above about Laitu, na the most eligible point to which the articles are of the best description that could be pro- | citrond could be carril, in dubir that the laden Cured in the Colony, Gemlenen can depeul se steamers may be transferred from one to the other having their Clothes made in the first style of th of the divided sens, through its always navigable. shion and elegance.
channel. At the terminus on the Nite, and at the | huaj) of glid sea of Suez, ab inglined plane must be run out, ander suitable shelter, to a distance suffi- cinnt ha idușit of the steamere being reality hauled upon the rails, it might be carried into deep water st on melination of one feat in forty or Elly, and touch upon wheels sent down it so as to be brought beneath the floating vessel. This truck must be jerodle shapert; and so constructed na fa-rective tha sliculitera of the vessel, und thus bloed her ade- quale support when she rides high and dry. By tomata of a stationary engine, with the vessel und #ba) the Erat sinking upon the wound, will be rained pon the milway along which it is to travel. The up to burn toss the beer of Suez, neul Knomotive engine required to draw a huton vessel
But putes above three times the power of those ordotarily uset upon the English-railway; and thes normaved dispnesble breath for the machinery will render that power can of cany acquistine. The amids of the vesect, must be to constreet as to Bulk over apll tie that sharing the pansin, in onder P. TOWNSEND, kasing gas is to prevent any action of the wind are thorts and of Auction and Curarindan Apot in favour ja qulecate whith between the zads will tites der of Mr. William 3. Flure, lege to celaru his thrille | donad zaliekanty A ention, po shni of vestw on to the Merchants of Quien, for their viry fibers their trucks passing evch other mhiway, wet he patronage dering his contener as the Commiary, and consleutel in the centre of the five ; aut, arche would at the side tuer soles de contingence of entre distance of wighty-fur mile coula linea the same farmer for hu radostar, Mr. Tows han gurglindet is die houta, commuczestím between will remain with Mr. Hezo, sab) March (*46, as Ines and Cairo might be duly held each way apon «kunas and can promise the deed panoruulty in la aingie Ene of rille. Although emairustal tee nieuweisel truck, these anila comitia esadu ETE burb:07.
Ficush, and December, 1949.
ploped fie the transit në route, purneGIN, INNERY luferze, and scaly by the adaptation of inenar Lila þornuas having gleivis down the market,igned live engines possesing only the definieer power, are repented, al done in their accounts be with a trum of carnage and trucks of the gunste (1000S sired to dry and secure Goloana de mat, had all partie toneel ace requested bread The expense that wind fares de de
Beer and Porter in Cask, Barclay and Perkins the Undersigned, Sacy. Srod: of crat3 | the truck magist then be dawn up the incline, so
Stout in bottles, Allepp's Beer.
TR CHRISTOPHER respectfully begs to in- form the inhabitants of Hongkong, Masters
Superior Port and Sherry, Malleira in wood and of Vennels &c. that he has this day opened Rebates, Vidonia, old Cognac, Whiskey in cask and freshment Rooms next to Mr Just's in the Queen's battle, Cask Brandy, Cherry Corcial, and a varie
ty of other articles.
Road.
A printed scale of charges for Breakfasts, Tif fins, Dinners &c. which will be at extremely mo derate charges, will be hung up in the premises The English and Local Newspapers to be had at all times
Victoria, 23rd December, 1815.
FOR SALE a new Palanquin Carriage Ap
ply to
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 23rd December, Is13.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Keying House.
Victoria, 20th December 1845,
SODA WATER
ÆRATED LEMONADE, TO be obtained at the manufactory of the under, Tsigned.
SMĪTU & DRIMELOW. No 1 and 2 Woossan's Buildings, catner of Pot
tiger Street.
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NOTICE
11. FRANKLYN will Sell on Monday 20th S establisherent to Wes-nam's Bullegs corner
instant, st 11AL-
20 Bales GREY SHIRTINGS;
Boer in cash and Doitle of a superior description. Peir splendid Pistule în case. 12 barret real- Leitte 100 dozen Salors Kants; 24 Cured Gig, cod sundry other Articles: wib say goods that my vier periods to the Sale,
Terms as per bills.
MITH & BRIMELOW base resoned their of Pottinger Street, there's Road, where they wis in fature carry on their business,
Victoria, 15th December, 1865.
NOTICE.
⚫ the must moderate termia.
SMITH & BINMELOW.
description. --- Salt provisions, Flour, Canvas. Furopean Rope. Anchors, Chairs, Pich, Tar, Vernid, Pano, fast oil, Soap, White wine vinegar, Navy and Pilot breid, en meerhorst of Pekka, famous, Pari served ments and Froje, flaps and Chrome, Ruava Peer, Brandy and Gil. Ale Wines to variety, MUWEN & Co. Victoria, 150à Septeogler, 1310,
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