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THE FRIEND

OF CHINA

WOL V. No 3

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY JANUARY 10, 1846.

PRICES 13 per annunt,

Terms of Subscription to the Friend of China and Hongkong Gazette," per annum 12. Six months $7. Three months $4, all paid in advance. Credit prices, 914, 98 50, and 86, for the periods

of twelve, six, and three months respectively Single numbers to Subscribers 25 cts, cach, to Non Subscribers 1 Rupee. Parties calling or sending to the office for papers are requested to pay cash. - Terms of Advertising. Ten lines and under $1; additional 10 cents per line. Repetitions one think of the first insertion. Ships: First insertion 82; subsequent insertions 45 cent. Advertisements to have written on the face of them, the number of times they are required to appear, otherwise they will be published until countermanded. In all instances, those who are not Subscribers, must pay in advance.

FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.

THE Steam Ship BRAGANZA, Cap 1 lain Lewis, with Her Majesty Mails will leave this for the above places fight on the 1st of February, 1818. Cargo will the received on board until noon, and specie until 4 r. on Saturday the 81st Inst. This route offers an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re- misining 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 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 he transhipped free of ex- pense Arrangements are made in the Steamers

throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer- chants of India, proceeding us passengers and cer- tain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal cata, for Passengers from Chins, joining the Suez line nt Galle, to secure which it is requisite that a notice of at least two mouths be given to the Company's Agent here, ____

Information regarding the rates of freight and passugo can be obtained by opplication at the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Comp's Olen and shippers are requested to take Notice that a Shipping onder 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, 1840, FREIGHT REQUIRED TO ENGLAND

THE Respective Officers of the Ord- Te will receive fenders for

Freight to England, on reasonable terms, for conveyance of about $0 Tons measure-

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TO LET

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. LAPRAIR No. 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Street.

Victoria, 24th October, 1845 FOR SALE.

T Victoria Hongkong, in a central position, a valuable water side property, consisting of A 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.

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 ou delivery

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

Executor.

Nethlds. Consulate, Canton,

3rd October, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE busmess of the undersigned will from the 18f proximo, be carried on under the fiam of BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co.

de FOX, RAWSON & Co.

31st December, 1845.

FOR SALE. AT the Godowns of Messrs Fox Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson.

Hongkong, th May, 1845.

FOR SALE.

HE undersigned are prepared to issue Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on first class cossels payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and London. TURNER 4 Co

Agents Commercialeinsurant Company. Victoria, 20th August, 1543.......

MR

NOTICE

FR WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised

to sign for our Firm by procuration.

HEGAN & Co. 1st January, 1816.

NOTICE.. THE business of the undersigned will in future be carried on in connection with his Brother Mr. Apam Scorrunder 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 Cum mission business, under the respective firms of RAWLE, Deus & Co. at Victoria, and Doug RAWLE & Co. at Shanghai.

5. B. RAVLE N. DUUS Victoria. Hongkong, 1st 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.

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

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

FOR SALE CUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood : also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and

RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases.

Victoria, 28th October, 1845.

WH FRANLIN 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 R The whole of these articles for sale at moderate prices in any quantity to sent purchasers.

Keying House, Flecember 19, 1845. THE Union Chapel, boing now completed, the

Building Committee beg leave to return thanks to the foreign Community in China for the very liberal mauder in which they responded to the call for the erection of this place of Divine Worship. The Subscriptions already received amount the sam of $3503, 58, The sum mentioned in the Pros- pectus as necessary for the Completion of the Chapel was 84000. The expenditure has exceeded that sum by 295.23, leaving the Committee in debt to the amount of 978170. Relying on the generosity of the public, the Committon would again Come forward, and respectfully solicit their aid in the liquidation of this sum. Contributions towards, this object will he received by any of the members of the Committee. The papers containing, the subscriptions already received may be seen at the house of the Treasurer, R. Straclian Esq.

By order of the Committee,

JAMES LEGGE,

Victoria, 1st November, 1845,

CARD.

Secretary.

undorsigned established himself in this Tea Commission and Cremoral Agent in

(Speecher, Canton Appenzell) Switzerland carrying connection with Mesas FocLER BROTHERS & CO.

on business under this name and on account of this orm.

L. EUYSTER..

Manila, 18th July, 1845,

NOTICE.

ment of onserviceable Ordnance Stores, including Allsops Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter Teneriffe Wines. Sherry, Madeira, Port Claregon, of Wapping, Liverpool, will apply at this

portion of damaged Gunpowder,

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

Office of Ordnance, Victona, Dr. 00:1045.)

PASSAGE TO ENGLAND.

THE Fine new A. J. Ship SEA 7-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.

A

TO LET THREE story veranda bouse at the west end of Gough Street. In building every sicution has been paid to the requirements of a tropical climate, and the house will be found plete with conveniences. The view is not sur passed by any site on the island. Apply to

JOHN CARR.

Victori, 18th October, 1845.

TO LET

Commodious and well finished Dwelling A House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage street, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with ser vasis apartments e. For particular apply to

GEO: STRACHAN,

modicus house situated in Welling

T the Godowns of Messrs Fox, Rawson & Co. in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle.

Hongkong, 2nd December, 1845.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Canton for the "Globe Insuratice Office of Calentia, and are prepared to grant Policies pay. eble in London, Calcutta, Bombay and Canton

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

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.

N assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables,

topmasts.

A Europe, Manila and Coir Rope; Heinp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and

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

FOR SALE. AUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood,

Champagne and Claret. Apply to

ROBERT STRACHAN, Victoria, 25th July, 1845, • KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA.

H-FRANKLYN General Commission and

PLEACHED and Brown Canvas Nos. I a 7. SANDps Beer in Woud, Port and Sherry,

BAG Flex Sensing Twine.

MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 1st January, 1146.

FOR SALE. WMadeira, in Hide, quarter and half quarter WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior

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

casks, and in cases.

NOTICE.

• Shipping Agent, Auctioneer, and Wise and Spiew Meremni,

Whole Sale and Retail.

FJOHN BATSON, son of the late ALICE BAT

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 Heerings

Cherry Cordial.

BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, Victoria, 2nd January, 1946. NOTICE. RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for

A the erection of an Ice House, for e regular supply of Ice. Parties 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 dough Street, who is authorised by the Ice committee to receive and register applications for shares.

Hongkong, 21st October, 1845.

ISE

ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. CETS of richly cut glass, consisting of Quart Has on sale, of which musters can be seen at the and Pint Decanters, tumblers, Wine, Claret, Champagne, Hack and Liqueur Glasses, all to matche

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris-show room Port; Sherry; Clares, Champagne; topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st Still and Sparkling Moselle: Brandy, Gin; Alsops,

FEARON & SON

Bass's, Saunders and Ree's Beer in hds and December 1944.

Marmo, 1st January, 1845,

Butts ; do, do, in houtle; Bengal Gram in 2 maued bags; Europe Hope; Paint & Oil, Cans & Pistols. NOTICE

An assortment of Painted Floor cloth of hand some patterns, Splendid Paper Mache" Bellende, Carpeting; Saddler Bengal Silk Handkerchicks ; Speeds Indian Arro Root; Blankets; Grey and White Shirtings: Satin Jean; New Botiles in Quartegand Pists; Dealy; Anchers and Chains Also some very superior livlin battled. Pale Ale sal Manila Cheracts three years old; and a variety

per procuration.

DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August, 1815,

NOTICE

THE Eastern side of the large and com.RW W DALE and Mr. D. POTTER are T

this day admitted partners in our firm, and ton Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Mr. CHARLES RYDER is authorized to sign Gilman & Co. For partieniace apply to.

Rom Cath College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1945.

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

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

R. OSWALD, Victoria, 19th December, 1945.

TO LET

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

for the India Insurance Company of Cal eatta are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Calcutta, Mauros, Bombay, Singapore and China.

DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 28th August, 1545.

NOTICE

THE business of the undersigned will from thu)

of other articles.

Sails roads and repaired on the premises by ez, prince lakes: Cover of the best quality

at lowest prica.

Patent Stoves to consume their own smoke adapted for either house or cabin use.

PHILLIPS, MOORE & Co.. Victoria, 26th December, 1915.

FOR SALE. NCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manila flope, Nary and bleached Canvas, Navy Duck, Busting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour

A

Marine Stores of all descriptions, Wines, Spirits, Beer and Potter in wood and bottle, fro and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Sokler, Orros, Plaster of Phalts and Stencelling Patterns, Stoves,

Nautical Grates with. Fendors de to match.

Goods received from alongside ship and stored | Almanacks for 1816, and Manika Choroots No. 3

and 1. in dry Godsens in the most rederato termo,

HUMPHREYS & Co, Clouds, Letters, and Paroda brwarded and byd. que trammisted for Parting absent. Victoria, 19th December, 1113.

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13.Queen'alled. Victoria, 1st December, 1945.

NOTICE

TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Street. Te date be eandorted in the game of C. CURE FRANKLYN bags as give sentire that the TIE sahiraigned has just received from follo

with Verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of

ROWLAND REES. Petioger Street..

Victoria, 6th December, 1845.

FOR SALE. FARINE Lot No. 64 Stimated between the lots

of Messrs. Matrican & Co. and FRANIES

Jatterier Esq, measures 200 feet sen fromage. and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to

FLETCHER & Co-Hongkong, or DIROM, GRAY & C—Lantea. Victoria, 1st July, 1945.

TO LET

THE upper part of a Honte, having five large

rooms, with servants roong, cook touran

Zox & Co, his partners. beng as beretofort, Ex TARD M. DistELL, and Wuxian Deckinson of the bim of Demets, Dreamsor & Co, in Leodos and Liverpools

C.'S COMPTON

Canton. 1st January, 1815.

NOTICE.

Rafte for the Tiger Qua will come off on 1 kosun fine of Perigst & Brudy, tw

fing Wines of the choices? *piality which will be Wedanaday at 14th insunt a 240 Tit

disposed of on the lowest terms

THE Schumer - ALMA," ziranijed and wrased, pang hotweet finnyking,

IL FRANKLYN

THE puteship between the digest, carry,carga Opium, Trenure and Pasengers, it secat mo-

fg on business under the firm of ASEERS, dense ferma. CHALMERS & Co. is this day dissolved J. SAX DERFOR Continuing business under the fires of ar DERSSE & Co. and PrmerLE CALZERS under that of GRADEIRI & CA

Cast, ut December 164.

Godowas attached, situated in the Queen's hotel frm by proCHRIS

For particulars apply to

Victoria, 9th December 154A

Roger Jarios andorised to see

HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO

FOR BAL勒

Diy Ender Horse cod f quit is pole of

Champagne

Ports in Pints

Abc Cherry Contat

CW BOWRA

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED

Spanish winng, Berry, due in wend & hotfes

J. DELMAS