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THE FRIEND

OF CHINA

VOL, Y. No 98,

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VICTORIA, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 0rn, 1846.

PRIOT

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FOR

ENGLAND, CALCUTTA, MADRAS, CEYLON

December.

AND INTERMEDIATE POWs,

THE PENINSULAR AND ORI- TANTA COMPANY'S Steam Ship LADY MARY WOOD, will leave this for the above

places on Tuesday the 29th of CARGO will be received on board until Noon, aud SPECIE UNG 4 P. x, on Mon lay the 28th.

This Route affords an opportunity of visiting SINGAPORE and PERANG, remaining a short time at CEYLON, and thence proceeding to ENGland by Overland Conveyance through Borer in 64 days, to MADRASin 30 days, and CaLoutra in 31 days, from the date of leaving China. Steamers belong. ing to the H. E. 1. Company, are also understood to ply, between COLOMBO and BoxBay, thus af fording Passengers a much more speedy means of reaching the fatter place than is otherwise obtain able,

CARON, PARORLS, &e may be forwarded to Exo-. LAND by the shove Vessel with the same despatch es H. M. Mails; and Speere, SiH, or other Goods 10 Ceylon, Madras, and CalcUTTA, on Terms

A

TO LET ON LEASE. HOUSE on Queen's Rond, late in the oconn-

tion of Mr C. W. BowEA. Apply at the fica of the Friend of Chind,

TO LET. THE godowns, and first floor of the premises on 1 Queen's road, adjoining Mesere South and Brimelow. Apply to,

Victoria, 1st June 1846.

GEO, STRACHAN.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have received authority from

the Directors of the Emperial Fire Insurance Office of London, to issue Policies on the New Buildings at Canton.

MACVICAR & Co. Victoria, 28rd January, 1846.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents at Shanghai for the Imperial Fire Office of London.

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

AT the

FOR SALE.

neatly the same as by sailing seen the rate of In-down of MST BEERKIN, RAWSON Cheuperior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle: Champagne from the house of Mumm & Co. Rheimas

Hongkong, 1st June 1846.

surance having been reduced by several Offices if favour of the Company's Steamers,

No Goods an be ruzeived for Overland Trausi unless Packed in non-susceptible Coverings 88 Wood Matting, Tarred Cloth &c. and the Con- tents and Value of each Package either

the nutside, or declared in Writing at the time of Shipment

Farther particulars regarding Farrant and PASSAGE may be obtained by application at the & OSN Co.'s Office, Hongkong,

J. A. OLDING, Agent. Hongkong, 1st December 1846

FOR LONDON. THE Ge A 1 Ship DARTMOUTH 733 Tuns, has superior accon dation for Pass ngers, and will be des patched from Hongking abont the end of October For Passage, apply to Captain STEWART, on boned,

TURNER & Co., Hongkong of Canton

For lo

Hongkong, 26th September 1846.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER

THE fine Dutch Bark HONGKONG, 1 of 271 Tons Register, loads about 1370 Tons of heavy Goods, was buik in Holland in 1945, is completely found and is a fast sailer. She is a desuable vessel for the Conal trade.

Apply to

RUSSELL & Co.-Canton, or BUSH & Co.-longkong.

Hongkong, 23rd November 1846.

TO LET

House situate in Wellington Street, com- manding a free view of the Bay. Early possession can be given. For further particulars

ROSWALD. apply to

Victoria, 27th February, 1846.

TO LET.

THE building on the Queen's Road, occu-

FOR SALE.

TEBSTER, Gordon, Cossart & Co's. superior Madeira, in Hhids, quarter and half querter casks, and in cases, FLETCHER & Co.”

Hongkong, Lat March, 1845.

NOTICE

TR. Rooma Jaceon la this day admitted a Port-

ner in our Firm,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 1st August 1846. FOR SALE, HE foollowing Wines ex Cannate," :

Port A

THE

Sherry, t Sauterne,

Hock, Clarst

*** Sparkling Champaign,

Hormitage,

B

in Cases of a dozen each,

Pale Cognac Brandy, in do. Scheidam Geneva,

la.

in do. of deza11.

ALSO

Superfine Italian Salad Oil. Apply to,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Victoria, 15th July 1846.

ORIENTAL INSURANCE SOCIETY. THE undersigned have been appointed agents for the more named Scounty and are prepared to grant Policies payable in London, Liverpool, Bom- Guy Calcutis and Canton

RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co. Canton, Blst August 1846.

NOTICE.

THE partnership hitherto subsisting between the andersigned as Merchants and Commission Agents in Chins, was dissolved by mutual consent on the 30th of Jung last,

SANDS TURNER CHURCH & Co. Canton, 20th November 1846.

FOR SALE - INVOICES of Russian Cordage, Paint, Paint Oil, Canvass, Blocks, Bunting, Twine, and ou perior Hamburg Mexs Pork and Beef. Wine, Brandy, Gin and Vinegar.

Wx. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, September 1846.

our firm.

NOTICE,

JOSEPH L. ROBERTS is a partner in Shy AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Cakton, 20th March, 1846.

MONGKONG AUTUMN MEETING, FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, 17TH Dec, 1846. The Wong nei chung Stakes, for all Ponies under is and Dog Roand. Entrance $1 each, with 850 added from the Fund. Weight for inches as per scale.

The Plenipotentiary's Cap, presented by H. E. Sir

John Francis Davis, Bart value $200, for ali Horses. Twice Round. Weight 10 Stone 7 lb. Sydney and Capo bred Horses to carry 7 ib. ex- tra. Entrance 810 ench. The Valley Stakes, for kill Ponies 13 hands 2 inches and under. Once Round and a distance. En- trance 82 each, with 850 added from the Fund. Weight for inches as per scale, The Welter Stakes, for all For-

FOR SALE. LANDY'S Madeira, in half pipes, hhds, and

quarter casks. Apply to

* GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Victors, 10th April 1819,

FOR SALE. SHEATHING

HEATHING COPPER, 16 to 33 02. Apply

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 15th September 1846.

CUMA NOTICE,

WE Undersigned hereby give notice, that their Firm consists of WILLIAM DALLAS and GEORGE COLES, of the Firm of DALLAS & COLes of

DALLAS & Co.

pied at present by J. A. OLDING Esq London, and STEPHEN FONDER, resident in Chins. as the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigati, n Company's Offico.

Possession given early in November. Apply to,

BUSH & Co. Hongkong, 27th October 1846.

Canton, 20th November 1846.

INDIA AND CHINA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents THE dwelling Bouse on the Hollywooded to grant policies

Rond, lately occupied by the Honoured to grant Policies payable in London, Glasgow,

TO LET

BUSH & Co.

able W. CAINE. Ap-ply to, d

Hongkong, 9th November 1846.

TO LET.

THOSE large and convenient Premises at present occupied by R. A. BRINE Esq., consisting of Dwelling House with Godowos and convenient Jetty can be viewed by applying at our premises adjoining. Possession can be given on December 8th

- BURD, LANGE & Co. Victoria, 27th November 1846,

TO LET. THE Bungalow is Aberdeen Street lately neeq- pied by the Royal Sussex Lodge. Apply to,

BUBEL & Co.

A

Hongkong, 9th November 1840.

TO BE LET.

Single and a double storied Godown. Apply to,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Con

Victoria, 5th June 1846.

TO BE LET.

FROM the 10th December next the House at

corner of Wellington bijeet and Potling street, at present occupied by Mr Hess, conta

six Rooma, APPY 10,

HUNTER & BARTON

Victoria, 20th November 1846.

CPACIOUS Gollowns and dwelling i Dof Granite and lately occu THOSE RIELBY dz Co. The prot near the centio of the Town, Victor and basin water frontage

THOMAS RI Hongkong det July 1946

or to

This Office returns Boni

Calcutta, Bombay, and Canton,

cent

(Ten per Cort.) on all Premiuma

*** GILMAN & Co. Canton, Ist October 1846.

NOTICE

R. FERDINAND BLASS is authorized to sign for

HEGAN & Ca Hongkong, 29th October 1840. ***

TOR SALES

More firma Chrom, by Procuration.

R

T the Godowns of the undersigned, in One Fus.

Just lande

The Grand Ringhong hier. Statrance 85 cach, with $100 added from the Fuud, Weight 12

stone.

The Hock Stales, for all Ponies. Catch weights, Once Round. The Winner to be sold for 81001 claimed of the Judge within a quarter of an hour. Entrance free, 850 given from the Fund, The Scurry Sinker, for all Panies Catch weights From the Black Rock in Entrance $1 each with $30 added

SECOND DAY,-FRIDAY, 18th Dec. 1846. The Hunter's Plate, value $100, for all Horses. Once Round and a half.” Bix Hurdles 3 feet 6 inches high. Weight for inches as per scale.

Entrance 95 encheryll

A Hurdle Roce, for all Panies. Once Round and a half. Six Hurdles 8 feet high. Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance 81 sach with 850 added from the Fund. Second Pony to receive 85 from the Stakes.

1

The Arab Stairs, for all Arabs. Twice Roand, Weight Distone 7 lbs. Entrance $5 each, with $100 added from the Fund. The Winner of the Cup to carry 7 lbs, extra,

The Victoria Plate, value $100, for all Ponies. Once Round and a half. Weight 3 stone 7 lbs. The Winner of the Valley Stakes to carry 7 lbs. extra. Entrance $3 each made

FOR SALE. Elegant Bosowood Cabinet Plano Metallic A Plate, 01 Octave, by Cole Wars, Mee denhall Street

A

RAWLE DUUS&Co. 4th November 1846,

FOR BALE N Invoice of Window Glass, from 9 by 7 to 16

by 12.

from 24 by 18 to 30 by 20.

One do, of Best English Plate and Stained Glass,

RAWLE, DUUS & Co.

4th November 1846,

FOR SALE. NCHORS Chain Cables, and Hawse Pipes of A

all sizes, An Invoice of Manila, Europe, and Patent Rope.

Coffee, and Government Cigars,

BAWLE, DUUS & Co.

4th November 1846.

SALT

FOR SALE. ALT Provisions, Flour, Ram, Arrack, and Brandy in Wood, Whisky, Cogner, and all kinds of Wines in Bottle.

A

RAWLE, DUUS & Co.

4th November 1845.

FOR BALE. M

few Salamander Book and Treasure Sales.

- RAWLE, DUUS & Co. 4th November 1846.

CHARTS, &c. tajn Marrya's Signals. Waghorn's Overland NEW Admiralty Charts. Latest Code of Cap. Charts and Guides. For sale by,

RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November 1846. STORAGE BLC. LOODS received on Storage, Sold on Commis- Usion, or forwarded to MACAO, Cantos, &c., by insurable Lorchas.

RAWLE, DUUS & Co. Victoria, 25th November 1846. MESSRS WAGHORN & CO.'S AGENCY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents

for Mesang WAGORE . Core prepared to forward Parcels to India or England by the PE- NINSULAR AND ORIENTAL COMPANY'S STEAMERS, which sail from here on the 28th of every Month.

All Parcels sent to Victoria to be forwarded must be free of Freight and other Charges, and should arrive here 24 Hours before the Mail closes

All Parcels received from India or England will. be delivered free of any Charges made here, on the presentation of the Receipt only, but if they are sent to any other place, $1 per Package will bo charged, beades the Freight and other Expenses.

For sale at the Office, WonORN & CO's Ov£R= LAND GUIDE by the Routes to Egypt," "GENERAL HINTS and INFORMATION for PASSENGERS on their way from and to INDIA

1st Route, tia Southampton.

through France.

2d

3d

via Trieste or Constantinople, wbti

Map of the Overland Routes.

Also, a few Overland Tranks,

9th May 1840,

RAWLE DUUS & Co.

HAIN Cables of all sizes up to 1 inch and 718th. Anchors, very superior Canvass Blacks, large Europe Rope, Paint Oil, Black Varnish, by whole sale.

FRANKLYN & MILNE

Queen's Road

The Ladies' Purse, of $50 for beaten Ponies, to be Bentand at the time of Round. Entrance free. Catch weights.0°

The Hack Stakes, for all Horses, Arabs exceptes. Once Round and a distance. · Entrance 62 each, with 850 added from the Fond, Weight 10 bastonetale,

PSCALE OF WEIGHT.

Horses

Ponies

FOR SALES OGNAC in Bottles a 16 ber Dozen at

Messrs FRANKLIN & MINES, Hongkong, 22nd October 1848._________

FOR SALE

BASS P

SS Pale Ale in case of a dozen,

FRANKLYN & MIENE Victoria, 20th November 1848.

12 hands 0 in 70 PALE Buzten Ale in Hogsheads, or 220

st. lb, 13 hands 3 in., 10 7. 44

12

12

12

12 0

and upward

18

18

Gentleinen Riders. Three to star

-be declared in

of the Lace Co

of the

06

Pale Cognac Brandy on Cask and bottle.

Eine full flavored Port.

Very Palo Sherry.

Prie do

Brown do

Red wine in Cask.

Champagne Sparkling and