THE FRIEND
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VOL V. No 32.
AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
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For
ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON,
AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS. THE Peninsular and Oriental Com
Team Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above
places on Saturday, 25th inst. unless detained by Authority.
Cargo will be received on board until Noon, and Specie until 4 F. M., of the day previous to sailing,
This Route affords an opportunity of visiting Singapore and Penang, remaining a short time at Ceylon, and thence proceeding to England by Overland Conveyance through Egypt in 54 days, to Madras in 30 days, and Calcutta in 34 days, from the date of leaving China: Steamers belonging to the H. E. I. Company are also understood to ply between Colombo and Bombay, thus affording Pas engers a much more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtainable.
Cargo, Parcels, &o may be forwarded to Eng. land by the above Vessel with the same despatch as H. M. Mails; and Specie, Silk, or other Goods to Ceylon, Madras, and Calcutta, on Terms nearly the saine a- by sailing vessels, the rate of Insurance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.
Arrangements are made in the Steamers through-
TO LET.
THE HOUSE in Queen's Road lately occupied
by Phillips Moore & Co. Apply to
HUGHESDON & Co.
FOR SALE MARINE Lot No. 84 Situated between the lot
of Mesare: Macrinas & Co. and FRASIER JAMSEEJER Esq, measures 200 feet sen 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.
TO LET. CEVERAL convenient tenements situated in Wellington and Stanley Streets; at $15 per month. Apply to
BURD, LANGE & Co. Queen's Road, March 27th, 1846
TO LET.
THAT Commodious HOUSE, (lately occupied by Mr. Gabriel as the Briush Hotel) situate in Stanley and Graham Streets. For particulars ap-
C. MARKWICK. ply to
Auctioneer
NOTICE. THE Commercial Business of the undersigned
out for the convenience of the Native Merchants of will from this data be continued, under the
India, proceeding as Passengers; certain accom modation is also reserved in the Calcutta Steamers for Passengers from China joining the Suez line at Gulle, to secure which it is requisite that a Notice of at least Two Months be given to the Company's Agent here.
style of Senn Van Basel & Co."
M. J. SENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 1st, 1846..
NOTICE.
a partner in our firm,
Canton, 27th March 1846. JADEIR
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR SALE.
Information regarding the Rates of Freight and MR. GEORGE PERKINS is this day admitted Passage can be obtained by application at the Peninsular and Oriental Steain Navigation Comp's. Office; and Shippers of Cargo are requested to take notice, that no Goeds can be received for Overland Transit unless Packed an non-susceptibles Coserings, as Wood, Multing, Tarred Cloth, &c. and the Contents and Value of each Package either marked on the outside, or declared.in Writing at the time of Shipment.
J. A. OLDING, Agent.
P. & O. S. N Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1846,
PUBLIC AUCTION. BRIG LYRA."
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NO: SMITH will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, without reserve, by Public Auction, on Saturday next, the 25th instant, the Brig "LYRA," of 165 tous, or there abouts, with all her Masts, Rigging, Sails, Auchors and Cables, Buats, &c. &c., as she now lies at anchor in the Laner Harbour of Macao.. The sale will take place on board, (weather per. mitting,) at half past 11 A.; further particulars with he published in Hand bills prior to the sale.
The vessel may be inspected; and Inventory of her Stores can be seen at the Auctioneer's.
Macao, 15th April, 1846.
FOR SALE.
CIRCULAR
R. FRANKLYN, General Commission, Land and Shipping Agent, receives goods from alongside ships and stores them on the most mode- rate terms in dry and secure godowns, sells them by Public or private sale as required. A variety of goods on view of the show rooma.
Queen's Road February, 17th 1846.
Boat,
FOR SALE,
ALSO
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned have formed a partnership, for the transaction of a general Agency and Com. mission business, under the respective Firms of RAWL8, Duus & Co. at Victoria, and Duus, RAWER & Co. at Shanghai.
S. B. RAWLE. N. DUUS Victoria, Hongkong, 1st October, 1846,
ROMAN CEMENT. Small LORCHA fitted as a pleasure OR sale at the Godown's of the undersigned a
consigument of Roman Cement.
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, Queen's Road, 9th Feby. 1846.
FOR SALE CUPERIOR 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.
A fine foll toned Piano Forte. For particulars apply to
W. H. FRANKLYN.
Queen's Road, 77th April, 1846.
JUST landed ox Earl Powis from Liverpool, and
on sale by the undersigned - Superior Navy Canvas, Anchors of various sizes, Chain Cables from 1 inch to 17 inches, Sheathing Copper, fiue rounds of Beef and Ox Tongues.
W. H. FRANKLYN. Queen's Road, 17th April, 1846.
"QUANTITY OF GUN POWDER, for sale,
"Apply 10,
W. H. FRANKLYN,
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,
LLSOPS Pale Ale, in wood and bottle.
Port, Sherry and Madeira.
Sull and sparkling Moselle,
A good cheap Claret for summer use.
ALSO
Twilled flannel and Orleans cloth of black, bluc and other colours; an article expressly for sum- mer Coats. A variety of fancy goods; and all kinds of Ships stores, as Canvas, Rope &c. Hors
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
N assortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, AN
Europe, Manila and Coir Ropo, Hemp and Cotton Canvass, and several Spars for lower and | topmasts.
RAWLÈ, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 28th October, 1845.
100
ment
FOR SALE,
Piculs Camphor; packed ready for ship..
RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th February, 1846-
PONIES FOR SALE,
OR Sale two ponies--One has been accustom-
ed to carry a Lady. Apply to
N. DUUS.
CHRISTOPHER begs to
clothing, Snafils Bridles and fifty dozen superior L. Ladies of Honghong that he has inform the
from the well known flouse of Stod ball hose.
in Pope, Mogsheads and quarter
dart & Co. Port in Cases of 3 dozen each.
Hodgson and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads.
Apply to
DENT & Co.
NOTICE. THE undersiged have received authority from Tthe Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Puildings at Canton.
MACVICAR & Co.
Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.
FOR SALE AT the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhds, from Worthington and Robinson. Hongking, 15th January 1846.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson &
A. Ce Allsops Pale Ale in boule; Barclay's Porter in boitle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle,
Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.
FOR SALE.
THE tenk built and copper bottomed stance, King & Co. Londos.
THE undermentioned Wines from the House of)
1 Cutter "EMMA," measuring about 14 tons, at present lying at Canton, For
particulars appy to
Canton, 10th April, 1846,
A
8. E. PÅTTOLLO.
TOʻLET.
House in Pottinger Street opposite. the R. C. Church and next to Mr Shortiede, apply to
BUSH & Co. Victoria, 6th March 1946-
TO LET
Port in cases of 3 duzen Madeira Champagne „
3
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Apply to
LINDSAY & Co. Victoria, 26th January, 1846.
FOR SALE.
WEBSTER, Gordin, Cussart & Co's superior Gotha, Guanter and half quarter casks, and in cases, FLETCHER & Co..
Hongkong, 1st March, 1845.
TWO Convenient Houses in Gogh Street R. ROGER JACon is authorized to sign our
with Verandahs, each containing cine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of
ROWLAND REES Pottinger Street,
Victoria, 6th December, 1845.
TO LET
A
House in Gough Street.
TO LET.
A
Apply to. JOHN CARR.
Bungalow in Queen's Rood, opposite the Albany Godowns, consisting of Sir Rooms well ventilated below, with detected Offers and Stables complete Apply to
TURNER & Ca
Hongkong. Mareb 2nd, 1816,
TO LET.
THREE Houses situate in Wellington
Street, commanding a fer view of the Bay, Early passtain on be gino. For far.
ther particulars apply ta
I. OSWALD.
Victoris, 27th February, 1986.
TO LET
HOUSE ca Quera's Bad, ose be toire rooms with godoses. Apply to
ARCH: MELVILLE.
Victoria. 14th April, 1946,
spacions bungalow on Crim's Road Apply to
HUGHESOON & CA Victoria, Sid, January, 1646
firm by procuration.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Ca Victoria, Bah December, 1845.
NOTICE.
[R. Hessr Lasp is authorized to Sign for out
Firm by Procurală.
MR
R. OSWALD & C& Victoria, Hongkong, 2715 February, 1848
NOTICE
FR WILLIAM WARD BROWN is aetherised
to sign for our Firm by proesstoe
1st January, 1515
BL
FOR SALE. )LANDY'S Modern, in balf pipra, hluta, and
quarter cake. Apply to
GIBL LIVINGSTON & C Victor, 10 b Aged 1018.
JOSEPH L KODEBTS à a partner is
ACGUSTINE, HEARD & CO.
)114 sa Lemon, diave ever besar kas
pantatny fr sale by
W. 6. FRANKLYN,
SALE OF PICTURES.
view at the sale Rooms at fully colored en choice collection of beautifully colored en gravings in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Ballet, Taglioni, Cerrito, Duvernay, Fanny Elssler, Dumelatie, Curlotta Grisi &c. &c. Also a variety of colored engravings, French, with- out frames. The whole will be sold by Auction on an early day of which notice will be given.
FOR SALE.” NAUNDERS Pole October brewed ale in Wood, Allsops Beer in Wood, Port and Sherry, Champagne and Claret. Apply to
S
ROBERT STRACHAN. Victoria, 25th July, 1845.
ed by the "Braganza" a splendid assortment of ladies French Silk and Gauze dresses, Barege ca- chemire, Glacé broché, Barege sutiu, Labrador, Veloudine fleurig, and other robes; Ladies plaid Silk shawls and Scarfs, Cravates gouffrées, and Mille raies, of the latest style, which he offers with confidence as being the newest and most distingud lot of goods that has yet been received in Flongkong. Also gentlemen's Black Silk and Satin Cravata and Waistcoatings of superior quality.
FOR SALE By the undersigned.
Champagne,
Hock,
Beer, and Stout, all of the first quality. EDWARD NEWMAŃ. Victoria 7th October, 1845.
MESSAS HUNTER & BARTON, beg to an
nounce that their Macao Establishment haa been removed to No. 12 Danish Hong Casron. WHERE Tus FOLLOWING aus FOR SALE. SODA WATER and ÆRATED · Lemonadu direct from the fountain. Patent Medicines, Perfumery. Ships Medicine chests sold and replenished,
Canton 16th March, 1846,
FOR SALE,
JODA WATER AND AERATED LEMONA-
FOR SALE- TWO Manila Ponies, broken to saddle and harness, Also a Palanquin Ghurry, and a Set of double Barners. Apply to
BURD, LANGF & Co. Victoris, 27th March, 1846.
BILLIARDS, ITOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in- form the Gentlemen of Hongkong that they have opened a Billiard Room with a first rate, Thursions" Slate Table on their premises & doors East of the House occupied by Gen. D'Aguilar. Centlemen honoring them with their patronage So Aerated Chalybente Water, (highly recom will meet with every attention.
A
N Invoice of lead piping ex ** Earl Powis,"
for male by the undersigned,
HOLMES & BIGHAM. Victoria, 13th April, 1846.
FOR SALE. JOHANNISBERGER in 1 dozen cases,
Horkheimer Cather Chret
*Y
in 3 daz. caY", Champagne (Perigal & Bradys) ..
Port, Cockbara att Campbells ia piat, battis
Brandy in I dez, ta386,- Bear and Portes in boule.
ROBERT BUTHERFORD.
Tetaria, 31 March, 1944-
FOR SALE TANGADI and Lable Cbris in one do cars: ROBERT ROTHERPURD,
Torua, 13th Apr2, 1806.
SODA WAerior quality at Messrs. HUNTFA
BARTOx's Dispensaries, Pottingar Street, Vic toria Hongkong, and 12 Danish trong, Canton.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. CODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE,
mended, on account of its tonic properties).
Ausut at CanTON, ACHOOK, Comprador. No, 3 Imperial Hong. Hongkong, 13th March, 1846.
SODA WATER.
N SALE--At the Store of Mr. John Smith in
Macao from Dr. Hunter's.
Soda Water Manufactory there. Maraq, 11th January, laik
DISPENSARY, CANTON.":
The robŁowiso Setzer MEDICINES, 24, ART * Sad ar Tro DISPENSARY, 4 Enesen Hona, CavesM
DUTLER'S Tartabes Seidlitz Powfors: Goa. D contrated Decoction of Sarsaparilla, of double strength, to chufate fermentation, Capentes Gefa Kremans; Coats Oil Capaolas : Concentrated Dis mnfecting falution of Chietide of Lime : Stomachic Buttere ; 3put of Camphor; Castor Oil, Superior Coldinwa; Liston's Healing Lotion; Rose Water, Granville's Louna, Propated Challe; Perfianed. Challs Pallas Lip Salse; Aromate Syrup of Itha farby Booth Powder, Hydritate of Polub, Car. bonate of Bode in Bottles; Ciregory's Powder; Chalybeste Sala; Quinine in Bottle aft in Pills: Turkey Khabach: Balsamic Pro of Huspansory Dandago, Herais Trians, Far Myriopa, Urethra do., Bone and Glam; Lavenons Machina, Patens No 1 and 2 Woman's Baillings, cutee of 204 Line Berufe fusion of Elydriodate of Votash.
SODA WATER
CRATED LEVOJADE
10 be obtained as the manufactory of the ander.
SMITH & BRIVELOW.
teruganila, do, for thematism and Cheonis Gutaseme Allentuna : Spiria of Wine; Bpongra; MITO & BRIMELOW were scenet ex fe | Lhester, Bowland's Testimoke Droge, Hạt
cunt, a gently at Zubi Chaestio in portar. I man's Bondyne: Fleb Brasites: Book Wuna;
Mykeine Chew, be be
COWARD CELLES, 9.4.C.3L, GAL
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