THE FRIEND
OF CHINA
VOL V. No 7.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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FOR CEYLON ENGLAND AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.
NOTICE.
PARTIES receiving letters directed to the late
C. LLOYD, Esq. are requested to forward the the undersigned 26 Boxes of Turkish smok sox, of Wapping, Liverpool, will apply at this
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 Nethida Majesty's Consul.
Executor, Nothids. Consulate, Canton, 3rd October, 1846-
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NOTICE.
THE Steam Ship Braganza, Cap. tain Lewis, with Her Majesty's Mails, will leave this for the above places at daylight on the 1st of February, 1846. Cargo will be received on board until noon, and specié until 4 r. . on Saturday the 31st Inst. This route offers an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Pinang, re- maining a few days at Ceylon, thonce 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 R. HENRY H. KENNEDY is authorized forwarded by this route to Madras and Calcutta, to sign by procuration for our firm at Shang-'
MACVICAR & Co. and will be retained on board the Steamer at Galle | hai. until the arrival of the Suez Steamer for those Victorin, 12th January, 1846. placos, when they will he transhipped free of ex-
NOTICE. pense, Arrangements are made in the Steamers HE undersigned are prepared to issue throughout for the convenience of the Native Mer- Shanghai, on behalf of the state Policies chants of India, proceeding as passengers and cer- tain accommodation is reserved in those from Cal-Insurance Office, payable in Hongkong, Calcutta, cutta, for Passengers from China, joining the Suez Madras, Bombay, and London line at Galle, to secure which it is requisite that a
Agents Asiatic Marine Insurance Ofice. notice of at least two mouths be given to the Company's Agent here.
Information regarding the rates of freight and pasenge 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 nad value ho distinctly marked on the outside of cach package for overland transit.
J. A. OLDING,
Victoria, Hongkong, January 1st, 1846.
TO LET.
Agent.
HOUSE situated on the North Side of
Gough Street. Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
TO LET.
Commodious and well finished Dwelling House, at the corner of Peel Street and Gage strcul, consisting of dining and drawing rooms, four bedrooms, offices on ground floor, with sor vants apartments &c. For particular apply to
GEO: STRACHAN,
THE Eastern side of the large and com- modious house situated in Welling ton Street and now in the occupation of Messrs Gilman & Co. For particulars upply to,
Rom Cath. College's Superior. Victoria, 2nd December, 1845.
TO LET.
TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Street. with verandahs, each containing nine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES. Pollinger Street.
Victoria, 6th December, 1845.
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TO LET, House in Gough Street.
TO LET.
Apply to, JOHN CARR.
E premises known as the office of the "Friend |
of China;" Three Houses situate in Welling. ton Street, commanding a fine view of the hay; 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. OSWALD.
Victoria, 19th December, 1845.
FOR SALE. MA MARINE Lot No. 64 Situnted between the lots of Messrs. Macvican & Co, and FRANJEE JANSETJEN Esq., measures 200 feet sea frontage, and altogether is a very desirable lot. For further particulars apply to
FLETCHER & Co.-Hongkong. or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton, Victoria, 1st July, 1845.
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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
Mpeao, 1st July, 1845.
CA. FEARON.
TO LET.
THE upper part of a House, having five large
THE
MACVICAR & Co.
Victoria, 12th January, 1840..
NOTICE.
THE business of the undersigned will from the 1st proximo, be carried on under the firm of BLENKIN, Bawson & Co.
FOX, RAWSON & Co. 31st December, 1845.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Bienkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hads, from Worthington and Robinson, Hongkong, 15th January 1846.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & A
Co Allsops Pale Ale in-bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle,
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
Firm.
NOTICE.
R. THOMAS SCHAYLOR, HATHAWAY Nye has thin dagbarn wubmitted a partner in our
NYE, PARKIN & Co. Canton, January 1st, 1846.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Canton or the * Globe lazurance Office" of Calcutta, and are prepared to grant Policies pay- able in London, Calcutta, Bumbay and Canton MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co. Canton, 10th November. 1845.
FOR SALE. LEACHED and Brown Canvas Nus. I a 7,
Also Flax Sewing Twine.
MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co, Canton, 1st January, 1146.
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FOR SALE.
TEBSTER, Gordon, Cussart & Co's, superior Madeira, in Hads, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1945.
NOTICE.
THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Chris. topher Fearon, in our firm ceased on the 31st
FEARON & SON.
December 1844.
Macro, 1st January, 1845,
"NOTICE.
ing Tobacco.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.. Victoria, 17th January, 1846,
PIANO FORTES. very elegant Rosewood cabinet Pinno, 63 Oc
taves, with metalic plates; also a Mahogany Piano of a similar description for sale at the Go- downs of
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. BEER AND PORTER. N Invoice of Boor and Porter by a late arrival
for sale by,
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RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
TABLE WARE &c.
few dinner, breakfast, tea and coffee sets; also glass dinner sets completo with decanters &c.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co.
at the Godowns of the undersigned.
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subscribers.
ALSO.
JUST Received per lato arrivals and for sale by Patent Salamander Safes of various sizes war- fanted secure in the hottest fire.
Patent Weighing Machines from 700 a 2,300 pounds, which can be marle to weigh peculs and culties,
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. * Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
FOR SALE QUPERIOR, Sherry and Madeira in wood ; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines, Sherry, Madeira, Port, Claret, Cognac, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dozen cases. KAWLE, DUUS & Co.
Victoria, 28th October, 1845. FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
N assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, AN
Europe, Manila and Coir Rope, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spurs for lower and topinasta.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co,. Victoria, 28th Octubory 1015,
FOR SALE.
[F JOHN BATSON, son of the late Arace Bay.
office he will receive a letter on his family affairs. Office of the 'Friend of China," }
20th December, 1845.
THE
CARD.
undersigned has established Timself in this place as a Commission and General Agent in connection with Messis Foblen Brothers & Co. (Speecher, Canton Appegrell) Switzerland carrying on business under this name and on account of this firm.
·L. EUYSTER..
Manila, 13th July, 1845.
FOR SALE. MANILA Rope of all sizes, Also Hecrings
Cherry Cordial.
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BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, Victoria, 2nd January, 1846.
NOTICE. ́RRANGEMENTS, having been completed for the erection of an lee House, for a 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. Stono No. 2 Gough Street, who is authorised by the Ico commitice to receive and register applications for.. shares:
Hongkong, 21st October, 1845.
ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. CETS of richly cut glass, consisting of Quart and Pint Decanters, tumblers, Wine, Claret, Champagne, Hack and Liqueur Glasses, all to match.
Patent Stoves to consume their own smoka adapted for either house or cabin use.
PHILLIPS, MOORE & Cɔ. Vistoria, 26th December, 1845.
FOR SALE.
ANCHORS, Chains, Europe and Manila Rope,
Navy, and bleached Canvas, Navy Duck, Bunting, Paints, Oil, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour and Marine Stores of all descriptions
Opine, Dvez und 2 vier in wood and and Lead Water pipe, Sheet Lead, Solder, Ocres,
pwo Ponies; one accustomed to carry a Lady. Plaster of Paris and Stencelling Patterns, Stoves,
Both warranted sound.
Nautical Apply to,
Grates with Fenders &c. to match. Almanacks for 1846, and Manila Cheroots No. 3 and 4.
HUMPHREYS. & Co.
SA
́N. DUUS.
Quee's Road, 15 Jan: 1846,
FOR SALE. JAUNDERS Pale October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845. KEYING HOUSE, VICTORIA- W. Shipping Agent, Auctionest, and Wine and Spirit Merchant.
H. FRANKLYN General Commission and
Whole Sale and Retail
Has on sale, of which musters can be seen at the show room Port; Sherry; Claret; Champagne; Still and Sparkling Moselle; Brandy; Gm; Alsops, Bass's, Saunders and Ree's Best is thdy and Buus; do. do. in bottle; Bengal Gram in 2 maund
bags; Europe Rope; Paint & Chil; Guns & Pistols.
13 Queen's Road, Victoria, 1st December, 1845.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned has just received from the well
known firm of Perignl & Brady, the fallow. ing Wines of the choicest quality which will be disposed of on the lowest terins
Champagno Sherry
Ports in Pip' a Madeira
Claret
Also Cherry Cordist
C. W. BOWRA,
Victoria, 19th December, 1945.
NOTICE.
undersigned.
JUST opened and for Sale at the stores of the An assortment of Painted Floor cloth af hand-
A kurge assortment of Carpeting all patterns, THE business of the undersigned wilt from this some patterns, Splendid paper le chant Hearth Rugs &c. &c. Tartan and Check Cloths,
date be conducted in the name of C. S. Come Carpeting; Saddlery; Bengal Silk Handkerchiefs; TON & Co., his partners being as heretofore, ED- Speeds Indian Arrow Root; Blankets; Grey and Drills and White Cotton and worsted Hoes, tas WARD M. DANIELL, and WILLIAM DICKINSON of White Shirtings; Satin Jean; New Bottles in dies Musline De Laimo and Printed Dresses, Laco the firm of DaxiRLI, DICKINSON & Co. in London Quarter and Pints; Deals; Anchors and Chains, and a large næsortment of Perfumery, stationary Also some very superior India bettled. Palo Ale,Table linen and Oilmans Stores of all desgriptions and Liverpool,
and Manila Cheroots three years old; and a variety C. 8. COMPTON.
D. CHISHOLM. Quera's Road. Victoria, November 21ar, 1845,
Canton, 1st January, 1846.
R. Rosen Jacson is authorized to sign our Maby procuration.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Cɑ. Victoria, 20th December, 1845.
NOTICE
THE undersigned are prepared to isme Policies of Insurance at Shanghai on first class vessela payable in Hongkong, Singapore, Calcutta, Madras,” Bombay and London. TURNER & Co. Agents Commercial Insurance Company, Victoria, 20th August, 1945. NOTICE.
MR
NOTICE.
rooms, with servants rooms, cook house and Godowns attached, situated in the Queen's Road. | WR WILLIAM WARD BROWN is authorised
to sign for our Firm by procuration. For particulars apply to
HUMPHREYS & Co.
HEGAN & Co.. 1st January, 194 Victoria, 9th December, 1845.
TO LET. THE upper part of a commodious, and will buil
dwelling House containing even roos with THE business of the undersigned will in fature servants rooms, and outhouses with stabling. Farbe carried en is connection wat his Beuther Anam Scorr unde the firm of W. Score & Co. further particular apply 10,
WILLIAM SCOTT, Victoris, 18 August, 1815
NOTICE. QUE Undersigned kare formed a partarmokiny for
the transaction of a general Agency and Comm mision busima, ender the respective Pines of Ravis, Ders & Chat Fistoria, sad Docs, Rawia & Co. at Shanghai.
D. LAPRAIK Na 1 Wellington Terrace D'Aguilar Strert.
Vietoria, 24th October, 1945.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY.
MESSE DENT BEALE, & Co. are suberized to issue Pelices on behalf of the Sociny at Shanghai, payable in Hongkong, Calcutta, Bom | bay, and Londra.
DENT, & Co. Secs. Union Insurans Society. Victoria, 1st January, 1948
5. R. RAWLE N. DEUS Victoria, Hengkung, lat Oricher, 194L
of other articles.
Sails made and repaired on the premises by ez. | perienced sailmakers; Canvass of the best quality
at lowest price.
Goods received from alongside abip sad stored in dry Godowite on the most mederate ferina,
Goods, Letters, and Parrels forwarded and bust-
and for parties absent.
Victoria, 18th December, 19445.
VIE Schooner ALPHIA," well manned and armed, rusa between Hongkong, Alacao. or Cursingmoon, as required; carrying cargo Opium,Tressure and Passengere, at west ma- derate terms.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Victoria, 5th September, 1845. FOR SALE a new Palanquin Camage. Ap-
W. D. PRANKLYN. ply to Victoria, 23rd December, 1812.
FUR SALE Bay Synley Horss sound and quiet to ride or
drive. Apply ta
W. # FRANKLYN. Victoria, 1213 Dcember, 1945.
Candies &c.
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FOR SALE.
faw Superior Saddles and Dhuble Bridles; winni size and suitable for Ponies. Also a variety of tancy Ducaskiu Clotle
LANE, ROWLAND & Ca, Victoria, January 6th, 1946,
"FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, To. Superior Manila Cigar,
Spuntal wines, Sherry, dzo, in wood & fottles Slant Fine Scarf, Handkerchiefs, and Ladies Dressc).
J. DELMAR Corner Aberdeen Street Opposite the Baker, Victoria, 10th Novender, 1845.
10%
SODA WATER,
N SALE-At the Store of Mr. John Smiths in
Macao from Dr. Hunter's.. Moda Water. Manufactory there. Marad, 11th January, laik
GRITIAN TEL.
GABRIEL hat taken y comunedious house ai »
(distance with of the Quizen's Rowl, which he in. tenks tin confibet as a fisted under the shove ntim. Gentlemens favouring him wub ikriz patroniga will fod their comfort atretly attendest to
WH FRANKLIN has yet receive for missed at the Cure of firalmistet, & abort
• Ellering artioloa Frech Marino in all color for Ladies Crewer, Tadied Einach, Table cosen, Sperm Casilen pre serves, piekio, Mustard and deeres, Perinch wbikey, Bozanda matai Teq'ont Cafe Ro. The #bale of these articles for sale at moderat, princə į déteription. la eny quadluş la wat parbi
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All the articles supplios will be of the feat rate-
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