NOTICE
AVID SIMEON will not be desponsible for DAVID contracted on account of the Lorchs
William from this date o
Victoria, 7th January, 1846.
JUST IMPORTED
ADEN Superfine Blue Clo 1st quality: Cent's superior White and Colored Silk Gloves, a small invoice of Shoes and a few Riding Whips.
Victoria. 9th January, 1816
FOR SALE.
F FUNCK.
AFINE Grey Pony warranted sound. Apply
C. MARKWICK.
Auctioneer.
Pottinger Street Victoria, Oth January, 1846.
MCMURRAY & CO. HA
TAVE for Sale every description of Stores also Wellington Boots, Clarence ditto, Oxonion Shoes and Patent Leather ditto and Patent Leather Pamps, niso Confectionery of Sorts consisting of Pepperment Lozenges, Transparent ditto, Ginger ditto, Lemon ditto, Fruit ditto, Rose ditto, Refined
difto, Almond Comfits Scotch, Carraway dilto Juicet. Also just received Trowser Stuffs of best quality, Silk Gloves, Gingham Neckerchiefe, Da- mask Table Cloths and Napkins, Singapore Rid- ing Whips, Pinang Lawyers, Murray's and Carr's Wine Biscuits and Water Crackers, Corks, Brass Taps of sorts, Taglioni and other Coats, also every variety of Cakes, Gingerbread Nut etc. etc.
Victoria, Queen's Road and Aberdeen Street, January 9th, 1846.
TATIONERY for Sale at the Store of the
Undersigned:
STA
Account Books of sizes, Writing and Foolscap Paper, Envelopes of sorts, Note Paper, Steel Pens,
Paper,
Wafers, Sealing Wax, Bikes Visiting Cards,
Lig Card Cases, Black Lead Pencils, and a variety of other Stationery too numerous to mention.
MCMURRAY & Co.
Victoria, Queen's Road and Aberdeen Street, 9th January, 1816.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
SODA WATER
ERATED LEMONADE To be obtained at the mannfactory of the und
signed.
SMITH & BRIMELOW.
No 1 and 2 Woosnam's Buildings, corner of Pot- tinger Street.
SMITH
NOTICE.
MITH & BRIMELOW bave removed meir
establishment to Woosnam's Buildings corner - | of Pottinger Street, Queen's Road, where they will in future carry on their business.
Victoria, 15th December, 1845.
FOR SALE
small invoice of Lamb's Wool Vests and Dra-
A wers, Merino Vests and Drawers, Cotton Vests
&c. Regatta Shirts, Cloth Caps and elastic Braces, all superior articles
SMITH & BRIMELOW. Victoria, Woosnam's Buildings, corner of Pot inger Street, December 19th, 1845.
NOTICE.
BRITISH HOTEL. GABRIEL has taken a commodious house si-
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ing a large section of the earth, such as Canada, not done in a day, nor without encountering delay and difficulties various Even Texas no exception. How many years have distance south of the Queen's Road, which he in- tends to conduct as a Hotel under the above title. down since that country first was put on the track its destiny the bosom of this republic. How slow. Gemlemen favoring him with their patronagely it moved, what obstacles it met, and how ancer will find their comfort strictly attended to.
tam betimes seemed its ultimate arrival at the final All the articles supplied will be of the first rate destination. All this took place in a case in which both parties were willing to bring about the mpers ment were disposed to operate and pull together: and
_description,...
A Thurston's Billiard Table on the Primises. Victoria, 14th March, 1845-
MCEWEN & Co. MENERAL Commission and Shipping Agents T Wine Beer and Spirit Merchants. And Auctioneers Clucens Road & Chinams Elong
Supply Ships, Families and foreign residents at the consular ports, with all descriptions of Stores, Salt provisions, Wine, Beer and Spirits upon mo deaate terms.
Also dry and convenient storage for goods. Victoria, 1st January, 1846.
NOTICE. MHE subscriber having succeded Mr. P. Tows THE
SEND, ás Auctioneer and Compassion Agent, respectfully solicits the patronage of the Merchants and foreign Residents in Hongkong and China, GOODS stored in dry and secure Godowns on and hopes by a prompt attention to business, to
the most moderate terms,
merit a continuance of the patronage bestowed upon his predecessor.
WILLIAM S. HEYL. At the Old Stand Queen's Road Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
SMITH & BIRMELOW. Victoria. 15th December, 1845,
JUST RECEIVED,
AND for Sale by the undersigned, a few pieces
of superior Tartan suitable for Coats and Trowsers.
Opposite the Commissariat. Victoria, 2nd January;1846.
NOTICE
F. FUNCK
FOR SALE.
Store
ye as the present moment if is not universally acknowledged that Texas is a part of this Union. Doubts oertainly upon technicalities do suggest themselves to some ininds as to the real position of Texas at present, and they are not few who oven, now would say that she is still a distinct and index pendent republic.
One thing at least is apparent from all this; the annexation of one country to another is a trouble. some undertaking, even under the most favorable circumstances. How much more so then must it be, when circumstances are adverse, when at least one of the parties to the project is unwilling. Such an illustration applies to Canada. Its inhabitants are not in the condition the people of Texas were, when they came in collision with Mega A few years ago perhaps there was a visible analogy be- tween them, when at least the half of the popula tion of Canada felt a sincero bostility to their rulers and would have been glad to change its connection for any other without Being very particular about * the terms. Since then, however, there has been a reaction. Owing to a variety of causes, there is a remarkable re-action among our northern neigh- bors. The disputes that kept bad blood alive between the French race in the House of Assem
and the British came to crisis in
the one of the Subscribe Wood and Bot-1937, and exponded their force in an impotent in tles; Port Wine in Cases; Peppermint Cordial; Ale|surrection. Leaving the right and wrong of the in Wood; Porter and Caler in Bottles; Superior question out of sight, it must be admitted that the American Butter; Corn meal; Family Beef in 4 cause of the majority was badly managed, and that Bbls Neats Tongues; Rounds, Tobacco; Segars No of the government with energy and skill. A partial 3 and 4, Manila Cheroots in 1000 and 500 Boxes; appeal to arms was disastrous for the hopes of the
LL persons having claims upon the undersign Oats in Bbls.; Russia Canvass; Twine; Paint Oil people, and they were left but one alternative
adjustment; and all persons indebted are requested to make immediate payment to,
JOHN KAINS.
Victoria, 6th January, 1846,
WM. 3. HEYL. Queen's Road, Victoria, 5th December, 1845.
NOTICE. TOWNSEND, having resigned his business, of Auction and Commission Agent in favour quaint the Ladies of Victoria, that she has to the Merchants of China, for their very liberal received a large assortment of Childrens clothing of
NOTICE.
to endure defeat in sullen silence.
It is notorious to all who have been among the French people in Canada, that for three or four years after the events of which we have been spealt. ing they were highly exasperated against the Brit ish government, and it is also true that this feeling was greatly aggravated by prejudices founded in a difference of race and language. The habitants not
because administered by those who were British
ON This day, Saturday 10th inst, at It 'lofie M hry hated British but they busted it
A., the undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at Chunam's Hong,
Soap in hoxes, Cavendish Tobacco, Brandied Frui.
any thing that may offer previous to that date Terms of Sale Cash in Mexican Dollars
MCEWEN & Co,
Auctioneer,.
business.
NOTICE.
A few half Chests Tea: A lot of Mess Beef different patterns and quality, suitable both for aum. patronage during his residence in the Country, and in blood, language and religion. Notre religion, Pickled and Dried Hams, Port Wine in bottles, mer and winter, from the ages of six months to ten would at the same tine solicit the continuance of notre langue, et nos lois, was the cherished watch. Also a lot of Childrens habit the same favour for his successor, Mr. TownSEND word of the French, and is to this day It was the ts, Loof Sugar; an assortment of Hardware, and Shirts and Collars; Ladies and Gentlemen's Blund will remain with Mr. HEYL, until March 1846, as | power of the sentiment contained therein that kept
years inclusive. and Cambrick Handkerchiefs; Gentlemen's Gloves salesman and can promise the usual punctuality in and has continued alive their partizanship, and it will be the greatest difficulty to be overcome by of different color; Ladie's Boots and Shoes.
Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
whatever government is in future to rule them. Victoria, December 26th, 1815.
Those who talk of annexing Canada, seem to over- this greatly. While there was a ton- deney in the Clundin mind to look abroad for help and sympathy, the confidence reposed by them in the people of the United States was never strong their hopes of succor never sanguine, simply be cause of the existence of these differences in laws, language and religion. A large portion by far the majority of the Canadians never, forgot, even io their wrath, that a sacrifice of their dear nation- ality would follow a political union with this re-
Victoria, 8th January, 1846
NOTICE.
TOR SALE at the Stores of the
•
A quantity of Ladies Bonnetts, Muslin do
A GENERAL MEETING of the Subscrid on all kinds, Flannel of different description, Merino
to the MORRISON FUND" will be held on Thisday the 10th Inst. at 4 P. M. at the office of Messrs DENT & Co.
As it is intended to decide at this Meeting on the most desirable mode of appropriating the amount now in hands of the Treasurers; the attendance of subscribers is particularly requested.
Laine, and Cambric printed and Cotton Dresses. De Laine, Cashmere and Damask Shawls, Lace of 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
ALL, persons having claims upon the undersigned are requested to send in their accounts for adjustment, and all parties indebted are requested
P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
FOR SALE,
to
make immediate payment to.
An assortment of Glass Ware, Oilmans Stores, the undersigned a few Jars of superior Eng-public, and have made up their minds that it is
a small invoice of Jewellery, Manila Cheroots No. A. MATHESON.
3, Corned Beef, Butter and Cheese, Alsopps Beer, GEORGE T. BRAINE. › Committee. Cognac Brandy, Gin, Wines and Cherry Cordial, A. ANDERSON.
upon the lowest terms.
Victoria, 5th January, 1846.
SODA WATER.
L. E. CHRISTOPHER. Victoria, 23rd December, 1845.
ON SALE At the Store of Mr. John Smith in R CHRISTOPHER respectfully begs to in-
from Dr. Hunter's.
Soda Water Manufactory there. Macao, 11th January, 1815,
NOTICE.
UST opened and for Sale at the stores of the
undersigned.
JUST
form the inhabitants of Hongkong, Masters of Vessels &c. that he has this day opened Re freshment Rooms next to Mr Just's in the Queen's 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..
A large assortment of Carpeting all patterns, Hearth Rugs &c. &c. Tartan and Check Cloths, Drills and Whthe Cotton and worsted Hoes, La. dies Musline De Laime and Printed Dresses, Lace and a large assortment of Perfumery, stationary Table limen and Oilmans Stores of all descriptionsN
Candles &c.
Victoria, 23rd December, 1845.
NOTICE:
|
lish Paint
C. MARKWICK.
Auctioneer
better to bear the ills they have than fly to others that would be equally hateful to them. All this was quito apparent to the government, and its po- Pottinger Street.
licy has been adapted thereto with success. Since Victoria, 19th November, 1945, *:
the death of Lord Sydenham, who came out as Governor.General with extensive powers, and who BILLS OF LADING FOR THE OVERLAND | made great mistakes in its application, the policy
ROUTE.
OR sale at this office, four forms of bills of lad-gradually, but steadily, so as to conciliate the
ing for goods or specie shipped by the P. & O Campany's Steam packets. Ist for goods deliver able at London; 2nd for goods deliverable at Southampton 3rd for goods deliverable at Suez; 40 for goods deliverable at intermediate parts
hey are printed after the Company's forms on Bank post. Office "Friend of China"
25th October, 1845,
CHIPPING ARTICLES, according to the res scent ant (Victoria 7 & 8 ) for sale at this
N apartement to let at Mr C. Duruto's French office. A talot, with or without bound, on mudents
D CHISHOLM. Victoria, Queen's Road, November 21st, 1845 terms, apply to the undersigned.
FOR SALE.
Afew table for Ponies. Also a variety
few Superior Saddles and Double Bridles; small
of fancy Doeskin Cloth.
Victoria,
LANE, ROWLAND & Co. January 6th, 1846,
NOTICE.
UST received ex “Aden"' a small favoice of
Prime Cumberland Hains and Cheese.
SMITH & BRIMELOW
Victoria, &th January, 1816.
SMITH & BRIMELOW, Shep Chandlers, Wholesale and Retail I}'sue and
Spirit Merchants, and Commission Agent 20 No 1 & 2 WOOSNAN'S BUILDINGS. TAVE for sale all kinds of Stores quitalfe for
C. DUPUIG. Victoria, 26th September, 1845.
CIRCULAR
MONS, G, DUPUIG. TAYLOR AND DRAPER FROM PARIS,
Office "Friend of China," Victoria, 10th October, 1815. (
of the provincial administration has been modified:
French. Sir Charles Metcalf assumed the direc- tion of affairs by several acts of marked liberality; indeed to such a length did he go that those who were denominated ultra-loyalists broke forth in clas mors and violent "donunciation of the authorities, and persevered in the most unscrupulous opposie tion that has ever been seen there. Upon his death which was greatly deplored by the people of the lower province, the present Governor arrived. His previous public carcer was in his favour, and he was received by all classes with a hearty welcome but with a degree of repressed suspicion. He had a hard task before him, to please both parties: "A short time showed that his policy was not fully ap proved by either, but latterly he has succeeded to soften asperities, and give a better tone to public: feeling in general. At the present moment Canada
TINGUISTS Reroges and Navy BILLS for sale is, in a political point of view, more quiet than at
at this Offee.
Office Friend of China, Zath Dec, 1944.
REGS most respectfully to inform the GentryFOR SALE-At the office of this paper.
that he has Removed his Es-
tablishment from Macao to Hongkong where he | Istends conducting his Business in all its branches and trests by strict attention, to merit a share of the Public patronage which he has for this last two years receised,
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Compradores cheque books. Ships Articles, with an abstract of the seaman's act endorsed on the lack.
Coasterparties, after forms by Chitty." Powers of Attorneg, after forms by Chilty. Bills of Lading.
Chinese Tariff of importa and exporte.
CANADA.
any period within the last twenty years, and those who would calculate on the co-operation of its people to effect a union with this country, would find themselves mistaken. Without any reference to the admitted inferiority of monarchical institu merchanttivar, no other subjects of a crowned head enjoy more liberty and protection than the Canadians, Religious freedom" prevails, there are almost no taxer, direct or indirect, they enjoy a species of monopoly of commerce with the mother county ; a great annual expenditure of money takes place in Moxs. C. Dervis also begs to state that he in-counting houses,
the payment of the army and the construction of tends to keep on hand a variety of Cloths suitable
military and public works; their cities are protect- for the cheste, likewise a selection of Drills and
ed by an efficient police; their wharves are covere ed with merchandize which is purchased by the faney Jeans for Coats ele, tic, also an seriment
PauCY OF THE Goverssexe-CospITION OF eonenmer 40 per cent cheaper than here; the cree of Buffs, Vallencias, Sills, Satins and Fasey Vie vels for Tess of the newest style and fashion. THE PEOPLE.-W¢ not umirequently bear casual i dit of its merchants and commercial classes is un- Moss. C. Dertio has a small assortment of sans care to the urocasting of Canada to this | bounded and stable, and in fact, the canadians ace Gents Kidd, 50%, and other Gloves, Elastic Braces, contry in the clover of hand canner in which participatore in all the advantager derivable from ne, Beef, Pork, &c. &c. Also Stores suitable for Satin Carats, Stocks etc. etc. etc, all the above that of Texas has been accomplished. Three who (a connection with a rich and powerful country, and families, Double Gloster Cheese, Butter in small, articles are of the best description that could be prede so, intend to be factions, in many su barexempt from nearly all the evils that affect their Kegs and Jars, York hams, Coffee, Chocolate, cured in the Colony. Gentlenes can depent ar
we believe the practicability of amazing Canada is fellow subjects on the other side of the Atlantic. To talk of an annotation of Canada with the comf Preserved leats and Soups, Sauces and Pickles having their Cluthes male in the first style off sex chen spoken of with gross sincerity by our assorted. Samlines Prunes, Bloom Raisins, Pearl shion and elegance.
insent of its people, at present, seems to betray an Barley, James and Jellies, Tra u szoli packages,
la the event of a war of ing duration in would ignomace of there fac's, for to assume a duopoare Esperior Bristol Tripe, Salmon, Tongues,
he, it const appear to shy memonal obverter, a par. | lion on the part of those who possess thom advan ALSO
fretty Bateral cult to see Camia pozwand by the esestry. But these who simit the Gallibty of Araglin Undan enjority Inve, DAS SAÊ nu. quadrdy mirand it us a week of great familiar. To sven plauminte. We presume that none are a pessoarer a ceract egning ches than protest, is foglial as to adquente a forcle annexation, Wars zugaires the postceans of a kanalesre of the phy: the country tan timen as valenhis, it is a question seal beturme që that premes of the character, the whether it would not be deur at the cost a war. fassaad terapes of the inhabitants, the infaucet, for its praseseint would surely entail. New York fotad und gezency that operate uyou then Aurz: The Wally Berald.
I' Ships; such as Canvas, Blocks, Rope, Twi-
Beer and Ferier in Cask, Barclay and Perkins Bloat in bottles, Allopp's Bert
Superior Port and Sherry, Madeira in wood and belles, Valonia, old Cogasz Whisker in east sed bottles Cask Brandy, Cherry Certhi, and a varie- te of other articles.
Victoris, 30th December 1865,
Address to Moss C. Derris, Tayler & Draper Hansen M, one door from Grekam St Victoris, Hongkong, 305 May, 1863
FOR SALE-By the coderigned.
Berr, and Stoet, að ef dhe Erst gay. EDWARD SEWMAN.
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area brego them, and in doing so to do vialence to well-loown ant diep granded palilections for a monarchical form of government, would not be
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