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THE FRIEND

OF CHINA

VOL. V. No 35.

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, MAY 2xD 1848.

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FOR

ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON,

AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS.

FOR SALE,

M THE Peninsular and Oriental COM, JAESEJER ESQ., Tery desirable lot. For further

pany's Steam Ship BRAGANZA, will leave this for the above places on Tsestay, the 20th of May.

Cargo will be received on board until Noon, and Specie until 4 P. M., of Monday the 25th,

This Route affords an opportunity of visiting SINGAPORE and PENANG, remaining a short time at Singer, and thence proceeding to ENGLAND by Overland Conveyance through EGYPT in 54 days, to MADRAS in 30 days, and CALCUTTA in 34 days, frum the date of leaving Cuna. Steamers belong. ing to the BE 1. Company, and Bombay Steam Navigation Company, are also understood to ply, the former between COLOMBO and the Inter be tween GALL, and BOMBAY, thus affording Pas. sengers a mach more speedy means of reaching the latter place than is otherwise obtainable.

are made in the Steamers through.

Arran ence of Native Merchants of

aut for the

Jalia proceeding t as Passengera; Cerlain accom- molation is also reserved in the Calcutta Steamers for Passengers from China joiting the Suez line at CALLE, to secure which it is requisite that a Notice of at least Two Months be given to the Company's Agent here

Cargo, Parcels, 6cc may be forwarded to ENG- BAND by the above Vessel with the same despatch as II. M. Mail and Specie Stik, or other Goods to CEYLON, MADRAS, and CALCUTTA, on Terms nearly the same as by sailing vessels, the rate of 10 surance having been reduced by several Offices in favour of the Company's Steamers.

Unil farther notice the hates of Freight will

For MEASUREMENTS GOODS.

TO SOUTHAMPTON, per Ton of 40

Cubic Feet.

And for SPACIE

CIRCULAR.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned are formed a partnership, for

the transaction of a general Agency and Com mission business, under the reposetive Firma of RAWLE & Co. at Shangkai.

MARINE Lot No. 64 Situated between the LatsTR. FRANKLYN, General Commission, Land

of Messrs. MACVICAR & Co. and FRA

and Shipping Agent, receives goods from alergside ships and mores thers on the most mode. RAWLS, Deus & Go, of Victors, and Doss, and altogether is a particulars apply to

fLÉT CHER ặ Co Hong lo or DIROM, GRAY & Co.-Canton. Victoria, 1st July, 1845.

THE

style of

M

NOTICE. from this date be continued, under the Commercial Business of the undersigned

Senu Van Basel & Co."

M. J. SENN VAN BASEL Canton, March 1st, 1848.

NOTICE.

ÎR. GEORGE PERKINS is this day admitted

a partner in our firm.

RUSSELL & Co. Canton, 27th March 1846.

FOR SALE.

rate terms in dry and secure godowns, sells them by Public or private sale as required. A variety of goods on view at the show rooms.

Queen's Road February, 171b 1840.

FOR SALE. Small LORCHA fe

Boat,

A.L.FO

es a pleasure

A fine full toned Piano Forte. For particulara apply to

W. B. FRANKLYN,

Garen's Road, 7th April, 1846.

JUST landed ex Earl Powis from Liverpud, and

on sale by the undersigned

MADEIRA in Pipes, Hogsheads and quarter Coppse, ane rounds of Beef and Ox Tongues.

from the well known House of Stod. Port in Cases of 3 dozen pach. dart & Co.

Hodgson and Abbots Pale Ale in Hogsheads.

Apply to

DENT & Co.

NOTICE THE underaged have received authority from the Directors of the Imperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton.

MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 23rd January, 1846.

NOTICE.

GOLD PENS.

8120 Sp.

Shang

London.

To MADRAS and CALCUTTA, 2 per cent.

CEYLON

SINGAPONE and PENANG....

No Goods can be received for Overland Transit

unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings as Wood, Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Con- tents pod Value of each Package aither marked on the outside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment.

Further particulars regarding the Rutes of Freight and l'assage may be obtained by application at the P&O S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong

A. OLDING," Agent. Hongkong, 29th April, 1846.

TO LET

House in Pollinger Street opposite the R. C. Church and next to Mr

Shortrele, apply to

Victoria, 6th March 1816.

BUSH & Co.

KTO LET. TWO Convenient Houses in Gough Street, with Verandahs, each containing pine Rooms, exclusive of outhouses, enquire of

ROWLAND REES. Pottinger Street.

Victorin, 6th December, 1845.

TO LET

A

House in Gough Street.

Apply to, JOHN CARR.

TO LET,

A

Bungalow in Queen's Road, opposite the

Albany Godowns, consisting of Six Rooms well ventilated below, with deinched Offices

and Stables complete.

Apply to

TURNER & Co.

Hongkong. March 2nd, 1846.

TO LET.

THREE Houses situate in Wellington

Street, commanding a fine view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For fur-

ther particulare apply to

ROSWALD.

Victoria, 27th February, 1986.

TO LET

HOUSE on Queen's Road, containing

twelve rooms, with godowns. Apply to

ARCH MELVILLE

Victoria 14th April, 1846

TO

TO LET

O Houses on the south side of Gough Street, Apply to

GEO. STRACHAN

TO LET

QEVERAL convenient tenements extusled in Wellington Fod Stanley Streets it is 15 per

Booth. Apply to

BURD, LANGE & Co.

Queen's Road, March 275, 1945,

TO LET

THAT commodious Hoes, flately occupied

Mr. Gabriel as the British Hotel) silgate Stanley and Greham Streets. For

ply to

C. MARKWION

vinted Agents at

Menonrior faldi BLENKIN, RAWSON & Co. Victoria, 22d April 1846.

FOR SALE AT the Godoxne of Maste Blenkin, Rawson & Co., Burton Ale in Hhas, from Worthington and Robinson.

Hongkong, 15th January 1846.

FOR SALE.

T the Godowns of Messrs Blenkin, Rawson & the Alleurs Pale Ale in bottle; Barclay's Porter in bottle, Superior Sherry, Madeira, and

Port, in wood and bottle.

Hongkong, 15th January, 1846.

FOR SALE.

Superior Navy Canvas, Anchors of various sizes, Chain Cables from inch to 14 inches, Sheathing

W. H. FRANKLYN. Queen's Road, 17th April, 1848.

QUANTITY or GUN POWDER, for sale,

Apply to.

W. H. FRANKLYN,

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED,

LLSOPS Pale Ale, in wood and bottle.

Port, Sherry and Madeira. Still and sparkling Moselle, A good cheap Claret for summer use.

A LEO

Twilled flannel and Orleans cloth of black, ve and other colours; an article expressly for sun- mer Coats. A variety of fancy goods; and all kads of Ships stores, as Canvas, Rope &c. Horse i

hing, Snaffle Bridles and fifig dozen superior half boot-

W. I FRANKLIN.

SALE OF PICTURES. Nview at the sale Reims of Mr FANEL, &

choice collection of beautifully colored en. gravinga in gilt frames, comprising all the principal favorites of the Baller, Toglioni, Cerita Deverney. Fanny Elesler, Dumelatie, Carlotta 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.

& B, RAWLE N. DECS

Victoria, Hongkong, 1st Delober, 1846.

ROMAN CEMENT. DOR sale at the Godowa's of the undersigned a

consigament of Roman CamEOL

RAWLE. DUUS & CS. Victoris, Queen's Road, 9th Feby. 1846,

FOR SALE

SUPERIOR Sherry and Madeira in wood; also a few half pipes and quarter casks Cape and Teneriffe Wines. Sterry, Madeira, Port, Carey, Cogoso, Cherry Brandy, in 1 2 & 3 dopen cases.

A

RAWLE DUUS & Co.

Victorie. 28th October, 1845.

FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED.

N esortment of Anchors and Chain Cables, Europe. Manit. and Coir Rope Hemp and Coton Canvuse, and several Spars for lower and formest.

RAWLE, DOUR & CO. Victoria, 29th October, 1845.

FOR SALE.

100 Fices Camphor packed ready for shop.

MEL

RAWLE. DOES & Co. Victorie, 25th February, 1846-

SUMMER WINES

POR ak by the nodursigned, Rhesish and French

Wines a moderate prices.

Grafenberger Bockheimer

Geissenbelmet

Desicursel

Laniques. St Juñas RAWLB, DUUS & Co.

Victor, 21st April 1846.

PONIES FOR SALE. POR Sale two popies--Che has been accustom

ed to carry a Lady. Apply to

N. DUUS E CHRISTOPHER bage to inform the Undies of Hongkong that he has just recei ed by the "Braganan" & splendid assortment ef ladies French Silk and Gaeze dresses, Barage ca chemire, Glace broché, Barege matin, Labrador, Veloadine Bearie, and other robes; Ladies plaid

Manila Ponies, broken to saddle and harnese TOM Penguin Ghurry, and a Set of double Silk shawls and Scarfs, Crasties goufen, d

THE undermentioned Wines from the House of herbess

Gledstanes, King & Co. London,

POT 30 cases of 2 dozen Madeira

Champagne

Apply to

I

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#2

LINDSAY & Co.

Victoria, 26th January, 1846.

FOR SALE. « WEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's, superior | Madeira, in Hide, quarter and half quarter casks, and in cases. FLETCHER & Co.

Hubgkong, 1st March, 1845,

R. ROGER JACHON is authorized to sign our

firm by procuration.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co Victoria, 26th December, 1845.

NOTICE

R. HENRY LIND is authorized to Sign for out

Firin by ProCTIERLION.

R. OSWALD & Ca Victoria, Hongkong, 27th February, 1846.

NOTICE

MIR WILLIAM WARD BROWN Authorised

lo sign or our Firm by procuration,

HEGAN & Co.

1st January, 1848.

FOR SALE.

LANDY'S Madeire, in half pipes, hhds, and

BLANDY'S M

GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoris, 10th April 1846,

NOTICE

MR. JOSEPH ROBERTS is perler in

Our firm

Cation 201

STINE HEABE & CO.

Apply to

BURD, LANGF & Co. Victoria, 27th March, 1840.

BILLIARDS.

Mille rates, of the text style, which be offers with confidence as being the newest and must distieg ve lot of goods that has yet been received in Hongkong, Also gentlemen's Black Silk and Setia Graves and Waistcoatings of superior quality

M

ESSES HUNTER & BARTON, beg to au- nounce that their Macao Establishment use been removed to Ne, 12 Danish Long CANTON, WKERD THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR SALE.

HOLMES & BIGHAM beg respectfully to in- form the Gendemen of Hongkong that they have opened a Billiard Room with a fires rate, I

Thurstons" Slass Table on their promises 2 doors East of the House occupied by Gen. D'Aguilar. Gendemsa honoring them with thei: patronage will meet with every attention.

AN Invoice of lead piping ex Earl Powis,"

For sale by the undersigned,

HOLMES & EIGHAM.

Victoria, 18th April, 1846. FOR Sale by the undersigned:

Allsop's Beer in bottle. Byam's do............. do.........

HOLMES & BIGHAM. Victoria, 92nd April 1846.

CIGARSJ!!

DORSALE-By the undersigned a few boxes of superior No. 3 and 4 Manila Cigars; 1, 2

F. FUNGK.

GRAMI

and for rule by the onder A Bengal Gram in good coalition

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Duning, End ari

SODA WATER 100 RATED LEMONADE disyor Com the fountain. Patent Medicises, Perfumery, Ships Medicine chests sold and repicaistaž

Úspice 16th March, 1846.

rebyvest

FOR SALE.

RATED LEMONA-

yat Near HUNTER

S De vestion Ba & Barrow's Dispensa atinger Street, Vic toris, Hongkong, end 12 Daan Hung, Carter.

HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

ODA WATER, AERATED LEMONADE

SODA WA Carbonio Water, (Highly reme melded, on account of its more provantes

AUENT 3T CAINS, ACBOOK, Cerereader. No. 3. Imperial, Blong. Hongkong, 19th Warch, 1846.

DIERESSAD CANTON

MEDILIMBS AG ARE DREINBART FEUR

AUCHO new.

Victoria,