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11. M. Schr. Young Hebe, Second-Master Pym. H. M. Tr. S. Alligator, Master Commanding King 1. M. S. Minden, 2nd Mastor in charge Osmer,

Hospital and Store Ship. Anonymu, Thomas,

4

Amazon, Abbot

Anglona, Lane,

Bomanjee formusjee, Coates, Cleopatra, Eurly,

City of Derry, Were,

Crateur, Wood,

J. Matheson and Co

12

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONG

all, or a me

he Receipt

NG GAZETTE.

on the

Cominor

BURO ESB, Queen' Rond will: attention,

QHIPPING ARTICLES, SU

Society is merely intended to shew the principles on which it might be conducted; at the same time, should

of the Surviving Members; and y such person or persons produc- suflicient number of individuals willing to join preing such authority us aforesaid shall be a good and sent themselves, a meeting will be called, and J. Matheson and Co

sufficient authority to the Ocotal Bank to deliver any aborations or modifications that may be then suggest up auch Moneys and Interest as aforusaid. Macvicar and Goed by intending Members, can be adopted -------- Macvicar and Co

** Fith That all matters Brougla forward afgeneral 1st, That a Deed of Settlement be properly drawn meetings shall be settled by a majority of the Mem np in Duplicate, nad executed by the Members, one bere then present, and any dispute on any point Copy to be deposited in the Oriental Bank, and the connected with the affairs of the Society, shall be other Copy to be retained in the hands of the Secreceffered to a General Meeting of the Members, & ma tary of the society for the time being

jority of whom shall decide finally without appeal to any Court of Law or Equity and any Member who shall, on any pretext whatsoever, commanceINGUISTS REPORTS and NAVY BILLS for Ha

any pretext any proceedings in any Court as aforesaid, shall, at this Office. after he takes the first stop towards such proceedings, cease to be a member of the eiety and all Moneys then in the Society's Funds to which he might otherwise have a claim, shall become forfeited to the benefit of the Bociety,

Fort William Halk,

G. Henrich, (Bari) Henrichson,

Gazelle, Andersoß,

J.

indian, English,

John O' Gaunt. Mc Donald,

John Cooper, Grieg,

John Barry, Howard,

Kelpie, Bellamy,

Ziaurt, -

Midas, (Am) Poor, Meaford, Thomson,

hello, Thampson, Sandersons, Rubinson, Scaleby Castle, Leman, Spec. Cole,

Sri Ningapura,

Zephyr, Stockdale,

Arge, Bremer,

A. Hound and Co Macvicar and Co

3. A. Olding 2ud, That the Society continue in being for a pe- Bush and Coriod of Five Years from the date of the 1st January, Matheson and Co 1847, and be dissolved on the 1st Day of January, Lindsay and Co 1852, when the Survivors shall be entitled to an equal Turner and Co division of the Funds then in hand. Russell and Co Dent and Co Captain Franklyn and Mile Bush and Co Russell and Co J. Matheson and Co

Macviour and Cof J. Mathesca and Co

Murrowy and Col Smith and Brimelow Debt and Co

Vessels at WHAMPOA.

Apolline, Thomas, Amelia, Dinper.

Biora, (Dutch) Zwann, Britomart, Solomon,

Duke of Argyle, Briston,

Fletcher and Co Lindsay and Co Boustead and Co Senn Van Base and Co Boustead and Co

Duke of Cornwall, Whitehead, I Macgregor and Co flurries,

Judbineren, (Dank) Holmy John Bagshaw, Dare,

Kestrel, Beauvais,

3rd, That One fifth of the entire number of the Members shall be balloted for yearly on New Year's Day to netus "Trustees for the ensuing Twelve Months; and the Trustees só elected shall, from their body, choose a Secretary and Trowuror, who shall set as such for the Twelve Months in which they are in Office, without any remuneration.

4th, That it shall be the duty of such Treasurer to receive the Monthly Subscriptions, and on the 10th day of each month, to deposit the total amount.80 re geved in the Oriental Bank 4 per cents; no alalit hand the Bank Receipt together with a Lie of de grant him a receipt for the glane, and all enter the faulting Members, if any, to the Secretary, who shall particulars in a book to be kept for that purpose.

fbscription reIAUJA

and

The Manager of the Oriental Bonic, and the 'ware of the Friend of China," "China Maul' Hongkong Register have kindly allowed Bubenion Papers to lie at their respective Offices af den of the Branch of the Bank at Canton for the signatures of Parties proposing to join this Society.

Hongkong, 16th Decembor, 1840.

s

FOR SALE.

Torre, with the posting materials &c. &c. be RENTY OF GINA AND HOKULONG GA-

and is parted with on account of the Proprietors The paper wat never in a more prosperous state, halls, he being unable to end to the duties of

hot.

v

oria, 8th December 1840

O cent act (Victoria 7 32 Bylor sale at thi

Victoria, 10th October, 1815.

Offen "Friend of China

Office Friend of China, 28th Deo., 1844.

OR SALE-At the office of this paper-

Compradoros cheque books."

Ships Articles, with an abstract of the merchan scam's act endorsed on the back.

Powers of Attorney, after forms by Chitty. Charterparties, after forins by Chlity. Bill of Lading.

Chinese Tariff of imports, and exports, fol counting houses.

THE BRITISH

Van ANCIRATED COLONIESE

A document has recently been presented in hoth Hoore of Parliament by command of Her Majesty on the past and present state of Her Majesty's co- lonial possessions, which contain surne references to the condition of the emancipated classes of much interest and importance. These we shall transfer to our columus, in the hope that they will attract the attention which they merit. In doing this, how- ever, it will be impossible for us to follow the order in which the Roporta are made; for, unfortunately, no uniformity of aystem is adopted in their prepara tion

We shall, therefore, group each parts of theur as bear on the same points together.

Conduct of the Emancipated Classes. Jamaica. An inang and most important respecte, the ex- pectation of the friends of emancipation have been unquestionably more than realized by the results of that measure he peaceful demeanour of the re- confly emano pated classes, their general deferoace forlag, theit respect for religious observances, have SITUATION WANTED,red the theme of repeated and well-merited ea-

6th. That all Members shall pay the amount of their Monthly Subscriptions, say Ten Dollara, the hands of the Treasure for the time being, on or before the 9th day of each month, for which they For particulets apply to the undersigned, all com- will receive a receipt under his hand cations being considered confidential.

6th, That should any her full in the last prez

JOAN CARR. ceding clause, and sh C. Sapoorjee Lungrah due upon the HOLLIDAY, within & week

Pusiau and Co therefrom-ong, 1st August 1816.

ollar and

WANTED. for ev Jamieson How and Co

FOR SALE to all Respectable Young Man who can write a good J. Matheson and Co

So confoollowing Wines ex Canna of On: Dollar for ea

keep a set of Books and make himself Blenkin, Rawson and Co

Society and Russel and Co

that Afrey

shall any time cenerally useful in the bustness of an Auctioneer II. Wise and Co

stitute forfeiture of all former subscriptions; and agreement will be entered into for three years, Macvicar and Co the Secretary for the time being, with the consent of the end of which time a sure in the business will.

be granted if satisfaction is given –

• Addres A. D F. B. Birley the Trustees for the time being, shall strike out the

odra of Mr Darulook stating estary required and name of such defaulter from the Books of the So- Queen of England, Pearson, G. Livingston and Co Sir Robert Sale. Loader,

Lindsay and Cociely, and he shall cease to be a Member thereof.

[*** Canton, Sti. December 1846, Heard and Co

7th, That on the Death of any Member be the Turner and Co 1st Day of January, 1852, as aforesaid, the an

paid into the Society by him as Subscriptions, to

•BY Inte of his death shall devolve to, and remain in the D Funds of the Society, for the benefit of the surviving Alembers.

Incaster, Hullin

Lydford, Stayron,

Montrose, Furgusson,

Margt. Wilkie, Duncan,

Muggie, Jones,

S. Turman, Coakling, Simon Taylor, Brown, Viscount Sandon White, Woodstock, Nicholsun, Wild Irish Girl, Buckton,

G. Livingston and Co F. B Birley Captain

VESSELS AT MACAO.

Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Jorea Corina, Denham, Logic

F. J. de Paiva Franklyn and Milne J. A. Durran

AMERICAN AT WHATPOA AND MACAO.

Agnes, Wetherill,

Bagle, (Am).

Glide, (Am.) Waterman,

Horatio, (Am) Urocker, 4. Q Adams, Nickolaya Lark (Am) Tibbets, Natchez, (Am) Land, ---:Oneida, [Am.] Creesey.

Praama, (Am) Griswold. Turiur, (Am) Lock wood,

reser

Victoria, 6th October 1846. WANTED to hire by the wuck or

riage with a pair of Ponies.

Car-

Y a respectable and steady Portuguese Young. han, who writes. Dozlish finently, and is some what conversant will accounts • he has been in an Office for upwards of to years and has on olject.. 8th. That should an intended departure from Chition to go to any of the Ports, opce, satisfactory an, ill health, or any other cause, induce any Mem-reference can be given, Application at the Office of ber to withdraw from the Society before the expira | tuls Paper, addressed to, tion of the Five Years as aforesaid, then, in such case, he shall give one month's notice in writing of such intention to the Secretary for the time being, by whom such notice shall be laid before the Trusices, who shall cause to be paid to the Member so with Ges. Ryan drawing. One half of the entire amount of Subscrip- tions paid by him into the Funds of the Society; Russell and fo Russell and Co when his name shall he erased from the Books, and Nye Parkin and On

his interest in the Society shall cease. The remain Aleardant Gong Half of this Subscriptions pd in previous to the Nye, Parkin and Co date of his withdrawal, together with all Interest

Russell and Co rived from his subscriptions, shall become forfeited Nye, Parkin and Co to the benefit of the Society's Funds John N. A. Griswold AA, Ritchie and Co

FOR SALE. CUTTER 261 feet lang by 74 feet beam, Arch Mast, dails, and Ballast. For par

ticulars apply

RAWLE, DUUS & Ca Victoria, 18th December 1846.

FOR SALE, FOUR CARRIAGES. VE Brass mounted Brilzka for four persons,

(with folding up, and a set of couule Har

ness brass mounted,

One Brass mounted Carriage, for two or four persons, with sliding body

One Brass mounted a headin

for two or four persons, with sliding front, one set of double Har- nes (can also be used as single).

One Light trotting Waggon, for two persons, with a set of Harness.

RAWLE, DUUS & Co, Victoria, 18th December 1846,

NAVY

FOR SALE.

JAVY Broad, in Casks, of excellent quality.

MACEWEN & Co. Queen's Road, 19th December 1846.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

A Messrs FRANLYN & MILNE's Salee

room, Queen's Road, on Monday next the 21st Instant, at 11 AM, will be sold without re-

Servo-or

40 Bags Rice.

1 Caed Cotton Shawls,

AND

A small Invoice consisting of Silk Umbrellas, Plated Knives and Forks Unit de Cologne Braces, Gents riding belts, and a variety of aundry articles. TERMS Cash before delivery Hongkong, 18th December 1840.

PROSPECTUS

ATONTINE SOCIETY IN this Climate Health, and even Lifes

protracted period, are confessed

as the European Officers of Governmen engaged in mercarile pursus, ueña!! maxim of "sumalent for the day is the i is proposed to form a TONTINE under such Regulations that all perso

be enabled to partic may to ensure, at the expirat vision of the Funds among son at east adeunate to Invalid's passage to Engl scriptions at the same time

ly spared from the sums which would devoted to su perduties.

The following sketch of Regulation

9th, That any Member leaving China, shall cease

N. B. at the Office of the F fend of China, stating terms &

20th November 1846.

HONGKONG RACES. TADIES andendeiner's Gold, Silver and plain

mounted Riding Whips, at very moderate prices, also Corduroy Cloths, an excellent article for kluggers. Apply t

Victoria, 20th November 1946.

to be a Member, and must withdraw under the pro-have added to their establishment a Litho-

visions of Clause No. 8: Nevertheless, this Clause shall not extend to any Member who though ill health or other cause may be obliged to leave the Country with the intention of returning within a cer. tain time. In such case the regular payment of his Subscriptions may be made by an Agent during his Absence according to the following scale:For the 1st 21, and 3d Months commencing on the first Monthly Payment following such departure from China, a Sum of $2.50 each Mouth in addition to the fixed amount of Subscription, on the 4th 5th, and 6th Months a further additional Sum of 82,50! on the 7th, 8th and 9th Months a further aditional Sum of $250 and the 10th, 11th and

Mouths

y con-

a double amont of Subscriptions • and f secutive Month after the period ftwelve months as aforesaid an amount of three Subscriptions to the date of the return of such Member to China.****

10th, That in

hatin ail cases

cases where the Interest of any Member in the Society shall determine and cease, whether through a breach of the Regulations, volun tary withdrawal, death, or otherwise, then in any or either of such cases, the Secretary for the time being shall endorse a short Memorandum on the Copy of the Deed of Settlement deposited in the Oriental Bank as also on the Copy of the same in the hands of the Secretary, stating the fact of such withdrawal or otheravice, which record shall be andreasurer endorsed and signed by the Secretary and for the time being.

the period of One Month from the ale of

The Recor signed by t shall be received Bank of Suicient proof crety having so

Witdrawal or otherwise and sed on the Deeds of Settlement,

surer as aforesaid,

and considered by the Oriental concerned, as good and lember's interest to the So. ned and ceased

Janu De Bach

ACKAY & Co. respectfully intimate that they

graphic Press, and are prepared to print upon the shortest notice may orders they may be favored with.

Hongkong, 7th December 1846.

Daken in a few minutes as,

AGUERREOTYPE Portraits accurately

A

MACKAY & Co.'s Hongkong, 7th December 1840.

FOR SALE elegant Jaunting Car (built by one of the first makers in Dublin), with Poney and Harness, For terms, apply to

NR MARKWICK, Auctioneer,

Pottinger Street.

NOTICE.

the undersigned have formed a Partnership for the transaction of a General Agency, Auction and Commission business, at Vitoria Hop kong, under the Firm of DRINKER & HEYL

Victoria, March 2nd 1846.

S. DRINKER. W. S. HEYL

JUST RECEIVED xx "HEBER, UPERIOR Hans, Buter in small kegs Cheese, Tongues in ball barrels, Sperm Candles Fan oy and Brown Soap, Dried Apples, No. 1 Mess Beef and Park, Europe Rope, White

to and Blue Paint, Pump Leather, Oara cc &o.

logy

el a less remarkable and ereditable to all is the rapidity with which feelings which tendo estrange slaves and slave-holers have yield. to the growth of more liberal and kindly senti- When it is considered that the negro race

ments.

in these colonies have passed at and stridt from slavery to the full possession of the privileges enjoy. ed under the British constitution in the binelecolh century; the readiness with which they have adapted themselves to their new condition, and the modera- tion which they have generally displayed under cir- cumstances so intensely interesting and exciting, are subjects of gratification as regards the past, and of hope for the fature —Reports, p. 22.

„St. Lucia.—“ The disposition of the people good;

are the principal infractions of the law. The c

gravated crime is rare; petty thefts and assagits franchised population is in a high degree

to the British Government, and by the tel

meat and than orde

content

disposition to labour improves, enit is great consi- the policy and the justice of emancipation. Their dering their few wants in a climate and on a soil re- quiring so little artificial means to promote comfort and to create pleats. The influence of the clergy is apparent in the diminution of libertinism and the greater frequency of marriages. A desire for the education of their children exists to a certain extent. The public schools (Mico) are fairly attended, but the parents' subscription, merely nominal though it be, is rarely paid the teachers refraining from pressing for it in dread of the withdrawal of the pupil. In this respect, however, I am informed that some improvement is observable, and more is lock- ed for. Reports, p. 62.

Montserrat. It followed as a necessary conse quence on the emancipation of the negro population from the debasing yoke of slavery, that their char- acter and habits should rapidly and permanently improve; they have done so in this island since 1838, even to a greater extent in so short a space, than could have been previously anticipated, although from local causes, amongst which the principal seems to be that, at the termination of the apprenticeship, the population of this, and the smaller islandy, had not advanced in equal proportion with those of the larger wealthier, more popolous and better fre-- quented, so that being behind band when the crent change took place, they have not yet been able to attain the level of their brethren more fortunately circumstanced Still sintlar results, though on a smaller scale, have taken place here, and the pro

only been viable but trent. have become

and

A for Boxes of superior Lamon Syrup, and Sarsa propret parilla mend

DRINKER & BEYL

Victoria, and September 1846.

WORLD