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going out.

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND

Before & his servant called him, and on came to help him, and was wounded b

and two chisels, which he identifies

going down he saw a fire burning in the passage He was found guilty, and ventagrbu to

The door lead-sportorted for life. ing to his shop had a hole burnt in it-it wat an inner door saw the two prisoners--one of them whe half into the

Juan Careli, Mariner was 16t on an accusation of salibing

the west hop--they ran away over the roof of or inflict some grievous

The outer door had been forced open,

it was bulted inside.

The Servant of Mr Just gave similar evidence. The hole burnt was large enough to admit a man's hand, they had opened the door through this.

Mr Hallen lives close by Mr Just's house; he was alarmed by the neise, saw the prisoners escaping and followed and assisted to apprehend them, a bunch of skeleton keys and several instruments for bouse breaking were found on them.

Verdict guilty, sentence to be trasported for the term of their natural lives.

One of these prisoners attempted to escape on reaching the jail, and was shot by a policeman, he died daring the night.

Chang Wa Tao seller of bean curd, and Tam- Ashing, boatman, accused of robbery, being armed, entered a plea of not puilty,

Chang hine-tsas, betman, declares that on the 9th Inne, his boat was hired by Wong-apo-ho went to the Albany Godowns with him-the latter sail his master was not there and he went to East Point with him, be then said he must go back to Albany us he had no money, when near the shore there, a boat with three men came to him, they twisted his tail round his neck, held his head under water, and put a kude to his throat and robbed him of 1,000 cash, the pair of trowsers and two other pieces of clothing, The prisoners were two of them.

Wang apo gave very contradictory evidence, and seemed much agitated."

Edward Darling. Police Constable, went with these two; when proceeding along the sbore beyond the Albany Clodowns, the boy told them to go quiet. ly as one of the prisoners was there. The smaller prisoner almost homediately jumped up and ran Witness followed and apprehended ime to water. him. They then went into a boat, and proceeded to the boat belonging to Mr Bush. They called up the crew one by one. When the larger prisoner saw who it was he started back. The boy would not at fist say he knew him, but on taking him aside he and he was one of the robbers, but he was afraid of his life if he inform d on him.

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on the

James Smith was a Folcomm 2th there was a disturbance in he saw the prisoner coming out of jacket and pair of trowearn, the worth said they were here, witness told Bima them back, he would not arrest bitte – would not and witness took him into custody, Chrisëse po-

liceman in the house assisted him and others came after. A number of Manila men came behind nno pushed witness down, the proner got loose, a Chi neve policeman tried to seize bim, and was wounded -witness did not see who wounded hire.

Cheang Awo the policeman gave evidence to the same effect, He was stabbed in the head, and saw aknife in the hand of the prisoner who stabbed him. He was in the hospital 11 or 12 days

Mr Hillior produces a report by the late Dr. Dill the wound had been inflicted with a sharp instrip- ment and cut to the bone-the skull was slightly depressed and the stab must have beers made with great force, the bone is there thick; at a thinner of the skull it was likely to have proved fatal.

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He was found guilty, and transported for life, Leang Ahing, Cook's assistant, was accused of stabbing and cutting with intent to kill and murder. James Williams, Police Sorjeant, was at the West market place on the 14th July about 7 o'clock in the morning. About 30 or 40 Chinese were running about with swords shields and spears, a part of them rushed up a street and seized the prisoner and rushed back to the market place. Witness took the prisoner into custody, and the mean who held him, found a wounded man there.

Kan Fook Looug Bells fish in the market. The prisoner wanted Seang Ason a boy of his to give him some fish on trust, the boy would not and he struck him--witness told him it was not proper to do so, and he attacked him with a sword, and wound. ed him-ho was cut across the hand, in the shoulder and on the ancle-he lost a finger by the eut.

Seang Ason the boy gave the same evidence Verdict guilty, sentence to be transported for life. In the trial for murder Mak Aon was found guilty of aiding and abetting in manslaughter, and trap

One of Mr Bush's boaunen said the prisoner had sported for life, not left the boat since morning.

Verdict guilty, to be transported for life.

Cheong Akan, alice Man Afook labourer, entered

a plea of not guilty to a charge of robbery with vio lence on the 29th July.

cheong King Fat, & Chandler at Checkchoo de posed that about the end of July, he was on the road between Checkchou.and victuria, three men came to hun, of whom the prisoner was one-the prisoner held a knife to his throat, cut his waistband and took away his purse containing 4 dollars 3 rupees: they black man took also his trowsers, the witness met a who went after the prisoner, and took him after a Ing chaso. He had thrown away witness' property, witness owed him no money

The prisoner said he met the witness and de- manded soine money no owed him, and the witness give him to custody..

Verdict guilty, suntence transportation for life. to this case the prisoner had almost escaped in consequence of the nose manner thu evidence had been prepared, the clothing which the witness stated had been taken from him was not produced, although in the possession of the Police, the Judgs reinarked. that things were very slovenly managed, and some one must be responsible for it "

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

NOVEMBER,

ARRIVALS.

11, Inchinman, Blair, Whampon. 12, Will O'the Wisp, McKnight, Shanghai. 13, Josephine, Smith, Whampoa.

SAILED.

NOVEXHER,

9, A. Edward, Downward, Liverpool. 11, Aletta, (Dutch) Batten, Manila. 11, Daniel Watson, Watson, Wharnpon.

, Aberfoyle, McAlpine, Leith.

12, Viscount Sandon, White, Whampoa.

12, H. M. S. Wolf, Comder. Gordon, Singapore.. 12, Earl Balegrrus, Baker, Bombay

13. G. Heinrich, (Ham ) Hinnicheon, Whampoa. 13, Woodstock, Nicholson, Whampoa 13. Queen of England, Pearson, Whampoa.

REPORTS.

Torrington, Nell, Shanghai.

Inchinnan, Blair, Shanghai.

The Schooner Petre?, Captain Morgan, left this harbour De Canton with treasure on the afternoon of Thursday last, and while at anchor off the Bro there, waiting the turn of the tide, was attacked by what appeared to be three large fishing boats, Through great exertions on the part of the crew, the anchor was weighed, and by plying the pirates with grape

Wong Aung fisherman was accused of robbery with valence, Wye Achow keeps a Physic shop in on the 22nd October, he was on the road Cherchoo, to Victoria, he stopped at a tea shop, and when he came away two men followed him-the prisoner and canister they succeeded in keeping them Was one of them-witness turned back to the tea

off, and son into Cum-sing-moon. Being afraid to shop, they also turned back-they were armed with proceed on his voyage without protection. the Capt. swords-they asked if he was going to Victoria, requested the person in charge of the gun-boat to he said yes, and they went away. Six more men convey him as far as the Bogue, which was at once came up who said they were going to Victoria, and

acceded to,

and nothing further has been seen of the bade him follow them, he did so. When they caine

pirates. to a bridge at Tytum the two first men came from

Captain Morgan sopposes information of his hay under it, the rest held witness, and prisoner robbeding specis on board must have been conveyed to him, the prisoner held his sword pressed against his the pirates by a Chinese carpenter and boy whom arm, the other took his clothes, prisoner took his he discharged the day previous to his leaving Hong money 700 cash witness followed at the distance of kong, 300 yards and had the prisoner in sight all the way, and took him at the back of East Point, he tried to get away and drew a knife. A Policeman took Lim into custody.

The Policeman gives evidence that he took him into custody on a charge of robbery.

The Prisoner said he was at the ten shop and was himself robbed and struck, he never saw the first

wilness at all.

Verdict guilty, sentenced to be transported for life.

FRIDAY, NOV. 13-

Lei Afang, bricklayer was accused of Robbery with violenca committed uyon Hi Apo on the 29th

June.

Hii Apo is a builder, on the 29th June was in a hose in the Taiping-shan, when he came down stairs some 7 or 8 men demanded some money they said he owed them. He said he owed none. Pri soner laid--hold of him and said he would have his. clothes. In pulling them, he saw his watch, and seized it. They all beat him, but were not prmed. Witness saw the prisoner soon after at the door of a pawnbroker, and gave him imo the custody of an English Policeman,

Richard Chisholm arrested the prisoner who was pointed out by first witness as having robbed him of his watch.-Verdict not guilty.

Wong Poong-heen accused of cutting with intent to do some grievous injury, pleaded not guilty.

Juan Fereira deposed that on the 7th August he saw the prisoner fighting with another inan in Tai- ping-shan and tried to separate them, he chased the man, others came and wanted to catch him, but h threw stones and kept them off, he had a pair →swords. Witness apprehended him, and received veral cuts, from which he has lost the use o two little fingers-the prisoner tried also to str him on the head they fell together, and the pri ner struck him with a sword in the breast, a Po liceman came and apprehended him.

MANILA SHIPPING

ARRIVALS.

October 24. Sunda, 25, Tsabella Cooper. Glasgow; 26, Veloz, (Sp) Macao, 27, Maupertius,, (Fr.) Howse; Hongkong, (Dutch) Batavia.

BAILED..

October 24, Viscaino, (Sp.) Hongkong: 26, Victorieuse, and Sabine, (French Frigates] France; 30, Sterling, London; Berenice. Sydney.

VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR. H. M. S. Agincourt, Captain W. J. H. Johnstone, bearing the flag (blue) of Rear Admiral Sit Thomas J. Cochrane, C. B.AH YAN

H. M. S. Daedalus, Captain McGuire, H. M. S. Vestal, Captain Talbot

H. M. B. Wolverene, Commander Hay, H. M. B. Ringdove, Cammander Clifford, H. M. SL. Vulture, Captain Macdougal. HC Sr. Pluto, Lisut Airey, Repairin H. NTS. Sapphire, Master Carding. Fiftock. H. M. Tr. 3. Algue

Jaster Commandin

GKONG GAZLITE.

Jader

Bush and Co Matheson and Go Macvic and Co

Liideay and Co. Murrow and Co Smith and Bomelow Morrow and Co Will Oile Wo M. Knight,

say and Co II. C. Str. Nemesia Master Commat ng Russell,

et Lanton.

TEMBRIS AT WRAM FOA

Amiga, Penny, Amazon Abbott, Appolling Thomas Amelid Перет Autumn, White, Bonanza, Mossop Branken Moor, CarŢ,, Britomart, Solomon, Borderer, Willis, Bon Accord Buckle,

Cleopatra, Early,

Daniel Waton Watson,

Duke of Argyly, Briston, Duke of Cornoall, Whitehead, Dartmouth, Stewart, Emma Eugenia, Beech, Ellen, A. Rodger,

Mascar and Co Macvicar and Co Gindsay and Co Boustand and Co Tidsay and Co Crooke de Massey J. Matheson and Co Boustead and Co

J. Matheson and Co Bell and Co Russell and Co Lindsay and Co

K. Macgregor and Co

G. Heinrich, (lan) Hinnichsen, Glenmore, Barnett, Harrier

Jadia, Sutherland, Ludy Nugent, Parson, Endtionerer | Danh. Hum

Lydford, Stayron, Malacca, Shettler,

J.

Turner and Co Russell and Co Gilman and Co

Boustead and Co

J. Matheson and Co C. Sapoorjce Ingrah W. & T. Geamel and Co Pusiau and Co Lindsay and Co Russel and Co Matheson and Co Turner and Co Lindsay and Co Rustomjee and Co P. & D. M. Cama Crooke and Massey Livingston and Co

Marquis of Bute, Bannatyne, Mary Bannrlyne, S. Picken, Prince of Wales. Jones, D. & M. Prince Albert, Thompson, Patna Ponsonby,

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Queen of England. Pearson, G. 9. Lurman, Conkling, Simon Taylor, Brown, Sultana, Wadge Scaleby Castle. Laman, Visco Sandon. White, Woodstock, Nicholson, W Muchell, McLachlan, Wild Irish Girl, Buckton, Zenobia. Sronoted, Zorgorlied, Bus,

Ficard and Co Tarner and Co

& M Rustomje and Co J. Matheson and Co G. Livingston and Co

F. B. Birley Turner and Co Captain Maclean Dearie and Co Turner and Co

AMERICAN AT WHAMPOA AND MACAO.

Agnes, Wetherall,

The Jone

The Plent

Jobner

Horses Sydacy and

tra Entrance

The Valley Stakes, for a

and under Once Round trance $2 each with 850 Weight for inches au per The Grand Hong kong Well

ses. Once Round and a half. Entrance Boyed with 100 added from the Fund

stone.

The lack Staker, for all Punler, Guich

Once Round The Winner to be sold for claimed of the Judge within a darty or an hour. Entrance free, 860 given from the Fund, The Scurry Stakes, for all Fontos Catchwelphite From the Block Rock in. Entrance B1 each

with 830 added

SECOND DAY, 30 Dzozmeer, 1846, The Hunter's Plate, value

Once Round and a half inches high. Weight for Entrance 85 each. **

1003 for all Horses. Biz Hurdles 3 feet 3 inches as per reale.

A Hurdle Race, for all Ponies Once Round and a half. Six Hurdles 3 foot high. Weight for inches me per scale, Entrance $1 each wali 650 added from the Fund. Second Pony to receive

BA from the Stakes.

The Arab Sinks, for all Arabe. Twice Round, Weight 9 stone 7 lbs. Entrance 85 each, with $100 added from the Fund. The Winner of the Cup to carry. 7 iba, ezira.

The Victoria Plate, value $100, for all Ponies. Once Round and a half. Weight @ stone 7 lbs. The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry 7 Ibe. extra. Entrance 83 each.

The Ladies' Purse, of 850 for beaten Ponies, to be declared at the time of starting. Once Bound. Entrance free. Catch weights,

The Hack Stokes, for all Horses, Arabs exceptor. "Once Rooud and a distance. Entrance 82 each, with $50 added from the Fund, Weight 10 stone,

SCALE OF WEIGHTS. Horses

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Ponies

Glide, (Am) Waterman,

Geo. Ryan Russell and Co Olyphant and Co A Heard and Co Nye, Parkin and.Co Wetmore and Co Itussell and Co Nye, Parkin and Co Russell and Co

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Heber, (Am.) Porter, J. Q Adams. Nickels, Lark (Am) Tibbets, Montawk, (Am) Michael, Natchez, (Am) Land, Oneida, [Am.] Creasey, Tonquin, (Am.) Hunt, Montgomery,

BIRTH.

At Shai, on Monday the 2nd November, the Lady of JAMES WHITE, Esq., of a Son.

TO BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, AND OTHERS. TENDERS are requited for Building a roof over Her Majesty Ship Minden, and will be receiv ed by me until 12 o'clock on Friday the 20th Inst.

The Plan and all particulars of the Work will be made known on application at my Office.

THOS: MCKNIGHT,

Naval Storekeeper and Agent Victualler. Naval Yard, Hongkong.

15th November 1846,

TTOLMES & BIGHAM have for Sale the un. dermentioned goods, ex Sandersons:--

A Soda Water Machine and Marble Fountain complete.

A first rate new Slate Billiard Table complete. Billiard Table Cloths.

Gents. Silver mounted Riding Whips. Do. Various Colored Kid Gloves. Do. Chesterfield Wrappers.

Do. various colored TrowSSIN.

Do. Singlet and Drawers.

Do. Paris Hats of the newest style.

Gentlemen Riders. Three to start or no Race. Entrances to be declared in writing, addressed to The Secretary of the Race Committee," at the Club House, stating the Name and Colour of the Horse, and Colours of the Riders, on or before the 26th instant; before which day all Horses and Ponies intended to run for the Weighted Races can be sent to Spring Gardens to be measured and classified, on either of the Saturdays, the 14th and 21st instant, between the hours of 3 and 5 P. Private Matches to come off on the 4th December.

Hongkong, 18th November, 1846.

NB having been found expedient, with a view to the promotion of General spot, to alter the Programme dated 7th November, the Race Com. mittee issue the above as their final decision. From London Mercantile Journal of 2d June 1846. HONGKONG & CANTON GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, CAPITAL £30,000, IN 16,000 SHARER OF £5 BACH DEPOSIT £1 PER SIFARE. Temporary Offices, 10 Salisbury St. Strand.

is formed for the purpose of em- THIS Company is

ploying Steamboats for the transhipping of goods and passengers between HONGKONG and CANTON, thereby preventing the expense and delay of Ships Navigating the River above HONGKONG 70 miles below WHAMPON the present Shipping Nation- Prospectuses will be published in a few days In the meantime every information may be obtain

rary offices as above and where applications for shares wi

Sheet and Pipe Lead, Green, White and Blacked by reference to Captain BEATSON at the tempo Paint, Glass.

Ex John O' Gaunt Allsopps Fale India Ale in bottle, Cumberland, Tams, and Wiltshire Cheese.

Victoria, 14th November 1846,

FOR SALE.

A strong, serviceable White Pony, quite sound and in excellent condition, price $65.00. Ap- ply to

MOMURRAY & Co. Victoria, 18th November 1846.

ON

AUCTION

N Wednesday the 25th Instant at 11 o'clock

will be sold by

So Public Auction at the JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,

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Macricar and Co

H. M S. Minden 2nd Master in charge Osmer

Hospital and Store Ship. Anglona Lane, Anita, Kung, Bomunes Hormusjsc, Coates, J. City of Derr

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Won Aung was in a shop, the prisoner came in. and teran quarreling with him he went out, end the prisoner followed and chased him. Last witness N

Hönder.

of whom it may concern, all the re of the Ship Fort William, consist

Topmasts Yards, and other Riggang, Messengers, Hawor e, Tar, Blacking, Blocks, Guns,

of golton arz Bakpetre da

and all log to be cleared the same

ALGS HOWELL

tember 1846

26th May 1848.

SITUATION WANTED DY a respectable and stead

Bman, who writes Engin

lion to go to any

what conversant with Office for upwards of two

he Forts reference can be given, Application at this Paper, addressed to,

Victoria, Oth October 1946.

BRITISH HOTEL KRENG HOT

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