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THE FRIEND

Page

OF CHINA

VOL, V. No 2

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VICTORIA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 1846.

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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.

THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cup

tain Lewis, with Her Majesty Mails, will leave this for the above places. hght on the 1st of February; 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specie until 4 r. on Saturday the 31st Inst. This route offers an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re- maining a foy days at Ceylon, thence to Madras or Calcutta in 31 days from leaving China. Steamers are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay-Specir, Silk, and other Goods, may be forwarded by this route to Madras and Calcutta, and will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those places, when they will ha transhipped free of ex pence. Arrangements are made in the Steamers throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer. chaute of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- zain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal- cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez lino nt Gaile, to secure which it is requisite that a notice of at least two months be given to the Company's Agent hore,

Information regarding the rates of freight and passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Office and slippers are requested to take Notice that & Shipping order cannot he granted unless

the contents and value be distinctly marked on the outside of each package for overland transit.

J. A. OLDING.-

Agent.

Victoria, Hongkong, January 1st, 1846. FREIGHT REQUIRED TO ENGLAND

THE Respective Officers of the Ord.

nance will receive tenders for Freight to England, on reasonable terms, for convoyance of about 30 Tons measure- ment of unserviceable Ordnance Stores, facluding a portion of damaged Gunpowder.

Further particulars many he ascertained upon application at the Ordnance office.

Office of Ordnance,

Victoria, Dec. 30 1845. )

PASSAGE TO ENGLAND.

TO LET

THE upper part of a House, having five large rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Road. For particulars apply to

HUMPHREYS & Co. Victoria, 9th December, 1845.

TO LET THE upper part of a commodious and will built

dwelling House, containing seven rooms with servants rooms, and outhouses with Bigbling For further particular apply to #17 Jungle ter oda noit

DLA PRAIK

No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street.

Victoria, 24th October, 1845.

TO

FOR SALE

Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a A valuable water side property, consisting of wharf, spacious Godown, dwelling and oat Houses; all in perfect repair, and now let on lease. For particulars, apply to

C. A. FEARON,

Macao, 1st July, 1845.

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 His Nethids Majesty's Consul.

Executor,:

Nethids. Consulate, Canton,

3rd October, 1845

NOTICE

THE business of the undersigned will from the 1st proximo, be carried on under the fium of BLENEIN, RAWson & Co

FOX, RAWSON & Co.

31st December, 1845.

FOR SALE AT the Godown fide, from 1 boy Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hinds, from Worthington and Robinson,

Hongkong, 5th May, 1845

FOR SALE.

T the Godowns of Messrs Fox, Rawson & Co,

NOTICE

undersigned are prepared to issue Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on firepclass vessels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta,Madras, Bombay and London. TURDER & Co Agents Commercial Insurance Company. Victoria, 20th Angust, 1345.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will in future he carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. ADAM Scorr undor the firm of W. Score & Co.

WILLIAM SCOTT,

Victoria, 1st August, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the transaction of a general agency and Com- mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWER, Doug & Co. at Victoria, and Dovs, RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai.

S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS

Victoria, Hongkong. Ist Ictober, 1845. ·

A

OR SALE a new Palanquin Carriage. Ap

ply to

W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 23rd December, 1845.

FOR SALE

Buy Syncey Horse sound and quiet to ride or

drive. Apply to

W. H. FRANKLYN, Victoria, 12th December, 1945.

W.

FRANKLIN has just receive for sale the following articles.

French Merino in all colors for Ladies dresses, Twilled flannel, Table covers, Sperm 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. in any quantity to sent purchasers.

Keying Elouse, December 19, 1845.

THE

THE Union Chapel being now completed, the Building Committee beg leave to return thanks to the foreign Community in China for the very liberal manner in which they responded to the call

JUST Received per lato arrivals and for said. by for the erection of this place of Diving the sine

subscribers.

ALSO.

Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be made to weigh peculs and catties.

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

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Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war The Subscriptions already received amount the sum of $3503. 58. The sum mentioned in the Prose ranted secure in the hottest fire.

pectus as necessary for the Completion of tho Chapel was 81000. The expenditure has exceeded that sum by 285.23, leaving the Committed 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 Contributions towardä the liquidation of this sum. this object will be received by any of the memberd of the Committee, The papers containing the subscriptions already received may be seen it the house of the Treasurer, R. Strachan Esq.

By order of the Commitice,

JAMES LEGGE,

Secretary.

FOR SALE UPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines. Sherry, Madeira, Port, Charot, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.

Assortment of Andhore and Co in Cables; Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cough Cutitats, and several Spare for lower and

topmnasts.

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

FOR SALE.

THE Fine new A. J. Ship "SEA A Allsops Pale Ale in bottle Barclay's Porter SAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood,

- - PARK" of 650 Tons, Capt. Hum

phries, has excellent accomodation for passengers, and will be despatched from Whampoa fur London on or about the 15th December.

For passage apply to

Capt. HUMPHRIES-on board. November 25th, 1845..

TO LET.

in hotile, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle, gdy

Hongkong, 2nd December, 1845.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents ut Canton for the "Globe fnsurance Office" of

Calentts, and are prepared to grant Policies phy AREE story veranda house at the ably in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton.

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

*

House, at the

MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 10th November. 1845.

Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to

ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845,

KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA. W. Shipping Agent, Auctioneer, and Wine and

I FRANKLYN General Commission and

Spirit Merchant.

Whole Sale and Retail. Has on sale, of which musters can be seen at the show room Pert; Sherry; Claret; Champagne; Still-and Sparkling Moselle Brandy; Gin; Alsops. Bassa, Motley

T

Victoria, 1st November, 1945.

NOTICE.

[F JOHN BATSON, 805er the tatë AtICE BAT-

sos, of Wapping, Liverpool, will apply at this office he will receive a letter on his family affairs. Office of the 'Friend of China,' 20th December, 1845.

FOR SALE.

:

MANILA Rope of all sizes. Also Herrings

and Cherry Cordial.

BURD, LANGE & Co.

Queens' Road.. Victoria, 2nd January, 1946.

NOTICE. 1.3 RRANGEMENTS, Ifaving been completed for

has erection of an les tiouse, for a regular supply of Ice. Parties who may be desirous of adding their names to the list of Shareholders will be pleased to communicato with Mr L. X. Stone No. Gough Street, who is authorised by the leo. Committee to receive and register applications for

Hongkong, 21st October, 1815,

shinges. JOHN CARR

FOR SALE. VEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior W shu, Carter and half quarter casks, and in cases.

FLETCHER & Co. Hongkong, 1st March, 1945.

NOTICE

A Commouse cover of Peel Street and interest and resp firm ceased on the 31st topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1844.

FEARON & SON.

Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with ser yants apartments &c. For particular apply to

GEO: STRACHAN,

HE Eastern side of the large and com THE

modinus house situated in Welling. ton Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulars apply to,

Rom Cath. College's Superior.

Victoria, 2nd December, 1945."

TO LET. 1de THE Bungalow situated in Hollywood 1 Road, formerly occupied by S. Fearon, Esq.

Apply to

BUSH & Co.. Hongkong, December 6th, 4845.

TO LET. THE premises known as the office of the "Friend

of Chine, Three Houses situate in Welling. fon Street, commanding a fine view of the bag; a Shop and Store situate on the Queen's Road, in a central part of the town. Early possession can be given. For further particulars apply to

R. USWALD.

Victoria, 19th December, 1845.

B TO LET.

Wo Convenient Houses in Gough Street, 1- with Verandahs, each containing nice Ruoras, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of

ROWLAND REES. Pollinger Street. Victoria Gth December, 1835.

FOR SALER TARINE Lot No. 64 Situated betweek the lots of lessrs. Macvirar & Co. and FasuINE ANSETJER Esq, measures 200 feet sa frontage, and altogether is a very doziralle lot. For farther particulars apply to

FLETCHER & Ca-Bongkang, or DIROM GRAY & Co.--CARDE Victoria, 1st July, 1815,

Macao, Jet January, 1845,

NOTICE

R. W. W DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are

Butts, do do. in boule; Bengal Grare in 2 maund bags; Europe Rope; Paint & Oil; Guns & Pistols.

An assortment of Painted Flour cloth of hand.

some patterns, Splendid Paper Mache Bedsteads, Carpeting, Saddlery; Bengal Silk Handkerchiefs Speeds Indian Arrow Root; Blankets; Grey and White Shirtings Satin Jean; New Bouilla in Quarter and Pints; Deals; Anchora and Chains. Also some very superior India bottled Pale Ale, and Manita Cherocts tree years old; and a variety

Mthis day admitted partners in our friend of other articles.

Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign per procuration.?

· DIROA GRAY & Co. Canton, Isi August, 18451 bedr

NOTICE THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents THE

for the “India Insurance Company - of Cal- carte are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Singapore and China.

DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28th August, 1915,

NOTICE.

Sails made and repaited on the promisa by ov-

perienced "sailmakers, Canvase of the best quality

at lowest price.

Goods received from alongside ship and stored in dry Godowng ct the most moderate terms,--

Goods, Letters, and Parcels forwarded and bast new transcted for Parties absent. Victoria, 12th December, 1145.

PUBLIC AUCTION. Kiving House,

W. TV H. FRANKLYN will sell on Thursday

next the 8th insinct at II 4.X.

An invoice of Prims Wellington and ses boat THE business of the undersigned will from this highlows and shoes. Also a case of ready made <- date be conducted in the name of C. S. Comp shirts, matches. Printed costos childrens picture Tox & Co, his partners being as heretofore, Ep-akerchiefs of various kinds; and sundry other WARD M. DANIELL, and WILLIAM DICKINSON of articles. the firm of Daxikla, Dickinson & Co, in London and Liverpool,

* C. S. COMPTON.

Terms of sale as per bills.

Victoria, Zuid January, 1548 PUBLIC AUCTION.

Canton, Ist January, 1916.

FRW. II. FRANKLIN wit jobosit to public NOTICE

11. rompetition achy Sale Hoom keying bouse, THE partnership between the undersigned, carry-on Thurdy next. January Sih, at 11 o'clock in ing on business under the firm of AxDcasos, the Fotesoon. A quantur of firey shutions, Boota Calmers & Co., in this day dissolve! ). § Ax. and Shoes, Shovels, boites Beer, Wishing Ma PERSON CONTINUINng bassess under the fim of Archiarn, Simudce, than ase raher articles that many Denson & Co. and PATRICE CHALETES mother luffer previous in the sun,

Victoria, dis Jenny, 1916 the of Chalmers & Co.

J. 5. ANDERSOX. PAT CHALMERS

Canice, 31st Decetcher, 1845 UR. Reans Jacsos us albarized to sign our A firms by proenration.

HOLLIDAY, VIE & CA Victoria, 26th December, 1815,

ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, and Fine Decanters, tumblers, Wino, Chret, GETS of richly cut glass, consisting of Quart:

Champagne, Hock and Liqueur Glasser, all to

matche

Patens Stoves to conaume their own smoka. adapted for either house or cabin use.

PHILLIPS, MOONE & Co, Victoria, 26th December, 1945.

FOR SALE.

ANCHORS, Chains, Europe and Mails Hope, Navy and bleached Canvas, Navy Duck, Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour and Marion Stores of all descriptions, Wines, Spirits, Beer and Porter in wood and botticsfrom and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Load, Holder, Ücret, Plaster of Paris and Stencelling Patterns, Stoves, Grates with Fenders &c. to match. Nautical Almanacks for 1946, and Manita Cherogts No, 3 and 4.

NUMPHREYS & Co. 13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 1st December, 1945.

NOTICE.

que undersigned ine just received from the well Tos Perent te Beady, the followe ling Wines of the choicest quality which will be

dispoand of on the lowest terner

Champagne Alurty Ports in Binti Maderer

Claret

Also Cherry Carlil

4 W. BOWGA. Victoria, 19th Decenter, 1946,

CABD

and provi, cons between Hasghag 2 plane as a tamsiation nad lebent Agent in 3, or 1 que, enyi02 | colurection with Mugars F'escap Duwazua de Con carloques, Iran and l'amore, qui ne Spezia, Canvin Appertall) Hwitzerland carrying

Victora, bia Sestaker, 1317