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THE FRIEND

VOL. VI. No 30.

OF CHINA

CHINA

AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, MAY 15TH, 1847,

PRICE $12 per union.

Sward 8o, for the perples

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pinteb

FOR LONDON.

NOTICE.

THE fine first class Ship QUEEN,

THE fine first class Ship QUEEN, MR. CHARLES RYDER is this day admitted a part-

Commander, will have immediate des. For Freight or Passage pply to

Canton, 5th May, 1845.

MACLEAN, DEARIE & Co.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

THE fart sailing Schoener STAR-

short notice.

LING, of 10 Tons burthen now completing a thorough repair in this Harbour, and will be ready for Sea at

Fer particulars apply to,

CAPT. J. BURLEY, Falcon--Cumsingmoon.

TO LET.

THE HOUSE presently occupied by Dr

PETER YOUNG. Also, the House im mediately adjoining it. Apply to

LINDSAY & Co.

Victoria, 7th May, 1847.

TO LET.

THE dwelling House on the Hollywood Read, lately occupied by the Honour-

able W. CAINE. Apply to,

BUSH & Co.

Bongkong, 9th November 1846.

T

FOR SALE OR TO LET, THE large and commodions prem ses pre 1sently occupied as the British Hotel. Possession given on the 1st of April. Apply to

BUSH & Co.

Hongkong, 2611 February 1847.

-00. LET-

House sites te in Wellington Street, com-

Amanding a fine view of the Bay. Eurly

possession can be given. For further particulars

R. OSWALD.

victoris, 27th February, 1946.

TO LET CACIOUS Godowng and dwelling house, built 1) of (franite and lately occupied by Messrs es. RINGEY & Co. The property is situated Le cole of the Town, (Victoria, Hongkong) and has a water frontage. Apply on the Premises,

THOMAS RIPLEY & Co, orto,

Hongkong 213 Toly 1846,

Shanghai TO LET. House on the South side of Gough Street.

GEO, STRACHAN.

Victor 1st January 1847

A

TO LEIT

House in Gage Street, contains

TOD, and servants offices.

rooms, bath Apply to GEO STRACHAN.

Victoria, 19th January 1847.

TO LET

THE godowns, and best floor of the premises on Quen road, adjoining Messra Smith and Erimelow Apply to

Victoris, 1st June 1846.

GEO. STRACHAN,

TO LET.

THE premises, at present occupied by Mr Ro- BERT RUTHERFORD, well adapted for a Ge. neral Store or for Lawyers Offices. Apply to

ROBERT STRACHAN.

Victoria, 9th February 1847.

To

TO LET at a low rent a House in Gough

Street.

JOHN CARR.

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

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

Α

FOR SALE.

T the Godowns of Messrs BLENEIN, RAWSON &Co superior Sherry, Madeira, and Port, in wood and bottle, Champagne from the house of Numm & Co Rheims

Hongkong, 1st June 1846.

NOTICE.

ner in our Firm.

DIROM, GRAY & Co. Canton, 1st August 1840. THE interest and responsibility of Sir Geoxor

on the 30th November 1846.

Cantón, 24th March 1847.

U

FOR BALE. Z

Hot boy it Ritapra,

FRESH SYDNEY FLOUR 46 per Bag of ANCHORS, Chain Cebu, vel Homes Pigre of all saca, An och Mestiv Burma, and Patent "Rope.

200 lbs.

FRANKLYN & MILNE. Victoris, 7th May, 1947, 8.

FLOUR POR SALE. 113T landed ex Victor from Australia, 100 Bags d of new sweet Flour.

BELL & Co.

CHOCOLATE..

WINES FOR SALE. LEDSTANES, CONINGHAM & Co., Superior Sherry,

Madeira, Port, and Claret,

BARTON & GURSTIER

of Bordeaux, Claret, LEACOCKS,

Madeira,

NOTICE.

Coffee, and Goreronezi Cigare

4th November 1546.

FOR SALE.

CALT Province. Fair Ram, ATESORO AI

Ex Lambayeque, a feer Tins of Manila Chocolic Bready in Wood: Whirly, Copron, med

jeof the finest quality and at a moderate price

GUNPOWDER.

in Cases of 3.A few Barrells.

dozou each,

FRANKLYN & MILNE Victoria, 16th March 1847.

in 1 and 3 doz. DALE Burton Ale in Hogsheade

Pale Cognac Brandy in Cask and bottle. Fine full flavored Port

Cases.

in Wood, LINDSAY & Co.

THE undersigned hereby give notice that Mr Jous Burr is authorized to sign our Firm by pro-

curation.

DALLAS & Co.

Canton, 1st May 1847. OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COM. PANY OF CALCUTTA.

THE undersigned are authorised to grant Policies for the above-named Company, payable in London, Bombay, Colombo, Madras, Calcotto, Sia- gapore, and Canton,

SYVE, MUIR & Co. Amoy, 20th February 1847.

R. JAMES LAWRENCE MAN retires from our

MR. JAMES

F.

BENJAMIN SEARE & Co. Canton. 10th March 1847.

THE undersigned commences business from the date hereof ander the style of danes Lathe RENCE MAN & Co.

JAMES LAWRENCE MAN. Canton. 10th March 1847.

NOTICE. THE undersigned are prepared to issue POLICIES T

at SHANGHAI on behalf of the ORIENTAL IN-

·SURANCE SOCIETY, payable in London, Liverpool, Bombay, Calcutta, and Capton.

RATHBONES, WORTHINGTON & Co.,

Agents to the Oriental Insurance Society. Canton, 1st April 1847.

NOTICE

LL Persons indebted to, or having claims against the Estate of the late Mr NATHANIEL KINE MAN, are requested to forward their accounts to us.

WETMORE & CV.

Canton, 3rd May, 1847.

NOTICE.

E have Established a Branch of our House at Shanghai under the same Name as a: Canon and have authorised Mr C. A. FEARON to sign for us by procuration,

* AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Canton, 1st January 1847.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned have this day established a

House of Business at Canton under the same Name and Style as at Batavia.

Mr CONRAD SAVER has the management of the Canton business in which he is admitted a Partner,

E. MOORMANN & Co. Batavis, 1st January, 1847.

NOTICE.

HE Undersigned are authorized to grant Po- licies in the EASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY

payable at Bombay and Calcutta.

Very Pale Sherry,

Pale

Brown

do.

de

Red Wine in Cask.

Champagne and Clares, at very low prices. Sparkling and sult Moselle, Ligears de.. Manita Cheroots.

Chain Cables, Anchors of all sizes, large Europe Rope, Floar. Salt Provisions in Barrels, and Coin-

Apply to

FRANKLYN & MILNE,

Queen's Road,

$23.

NOTICE.

OUR Business will from this date be conducted under the name of Dursun, Hey & Co,* General Agents and Commission Merchants

DRINKER & REYL.

Victoria, 1st April 1847. THE following Works published by the Rev. W. H. MEDBURST, may be had at the London Mission House, Bollywood Road, Victoria:— Chinese and English Dictionary

Do.

$5. in superior binding. Fokien and English Dictionary. Coreso and Japanese Vocabulary Formosa and English Vocabulary State and Prospects, of China.. Chinese Dialogues Chinese Grammar

ALSO JUST RECEIVE Ancient China, being a Translation of The

Shop-long...

kinds of Whare in Batube

RAWLEDGES & CL

4th November 1846.

STORAGE, &c

(100DS received on Sivage, Sold my Commis- slon, or Reward in Mueas, CANTON, &C. by insurable Lorches, 40

FAWLE DOUS & C.. Victor, 25th November 1840. MESSRS WAGHORN & CO/S AGENCY. THE Undersigned Laring bore apposmel Agena Ar Messrs Wistory & Co., are prepared to forward Parede to Ind or England by dr Px. SINSULAR AND ORIENTAL COMPANY & Strixbas which sall from here on the fad, of chery Month.

All Parcels sent in Pretoria to be forwarded as be free of Praight and other Chergue,, vel should esrige here 34 Bears beve the Abail close

Ali Parcels received from Ludia or Kinghod wil ba delivered free of say Charges made berg, on the presentation of the. Beceipt onday but if they are sent to any other place, $1 per Package will we charged, besides the Freight and sheer Expensra,

For sale as the Ofice, Wagmonx de Objs Braz LAND GUIDE by the Routes to Egypt;"CENSUAL HINTS Sed INFORMATION at PASSLAGERS on their way from and in lama

Is Booty via Southeepot.

through France,

24

Bio Triests or Constantinople, with

Map of the Overland Rectes.

Also, 1 few Overland Trunks.

810.00 1100

10.00

2.00

9th May 1948,

3.00 6.00

100

And the Firs Volame of the English and

Chinese Dictionary pries to subscribers 1000 N. B.--The Second Volome is expected to be out next year, when the price to non-subscribers will be $11.

Victoria, 7th Mov. 1847.

II

A CARD. TTENRY WINIBERO, begs most respectfully to inform his friends, and the Policy that he has now opened, as an Hurn, the house lately occupied by the Peninsures and Oricon and Navigation Company, with a billiard room sttached, under the name of the BaiTISH HOTEL, where he trusts by strict attention, and moderate charges, to merit a share of their patronego.

British Hotel, 5th March, 1917.

FR. LESSER begs to jalorm the commucky of

Hongkong that he is disposing of his re- maining stock of Jewellery at reduced prices, being about to return to England, consisting of Lubes and Gentlemen's fancy and signet Rings, Bronates. Pins, Watch guards, Gold Pen and Pencil Cases, with a variety of other articles, all of the latest fashion

Victoria, 2nd March 1847.

STATIONERY

A Bonus of 10 per Cent. on Premam will be paid JUST RECEIVED as invoice of Stationery,

to the Assured.

RESTONJEE FRAMJEE CAMA & Co, Canton, 28th April, 1847.

JER &

THE business of our Firon at Shanghai, hitherto Ga

Conducted by, and in the name of, Jonn Dan-

ar Gins, will in future be carried on in our own Mr J. D. Gran being authorized to sign for

Fathe

w by Procuration.

GIBE LIVINGSTON & Co.

31 March, 1847.

FOR SALE.

SHEATHING COPPER Apply 10,

GIBB, LIVINGTON & Co.

Bongbong, 7th May, 17.

FOR SALE.

THE following Wines ex Cannata,

Port,

Shorry, Sauterne

Hoek,

Claret,

Bracking Champaign,

Fele Cezuan Brandy,

In Caten of dozen cack...

Scheidem Genera in chie

Superfine falch Sand Bu

HOLLIDAY WISH & Co.

Victoria, 15th Jule 12 16.

CAUTION. OST on Thursday the 10th April, an Opium Order dated 12th April, 1847, No. 261, for 3 Chests Malwa, drawn by Messrs PESTONJEE FRAN on the Comicanding Officer of Delivery of the above Upium has a stopped, and the public are hereby Cautioned receiving e same if attempted to be ne- again recen

dealing was the mine. gotiated, or in any manner Information to be given to PESTONIRE FRAM. JER CAMA & Co., No. 3. French Hong.

Carey, 2801 April 1817,

COFFEE

|

been

OR SALE AD forcice of FC

Godowns o

FOR

Victoria, 4th May

FOR SALE

BUNO LANGE & CO

to suit chipE!

Victona 21st April

JUST RECEIVERT

ચિપક

consisting of Whatman's Foolscap, and Over land Letter paper, Montfold Letter Writers and car bonic booke, Copying Paper, Eavelcoes of sizes, good Quills Overland Wax, also Wax for sealing Treasure, Office Tuks, Marking Ink. Engraved Bills of Exchange bound in setts, Co

ROBERT RUTHERFORD

18th April 1947

FOR SALE ESSRE SMITH & 8SINELOW have lor M&A Pale Arts Hogsheads, just arrived ex Roem.

Wine Bisceres, TË STEE Hermes to Kure, Basta Dowe Bater

RAWLE DUUS & C

CHIP AND CABIN STORES of all kinds, rao - sisting of Cordage, Cenran, Paint, Crie, Twise, Bradlog. Blocks, Vanak, Nacs, &c., &o, do,

Salt Provisions, Flour, Brand, Peas, Coffee, &r. Wines, Bext, Spirus, and Laqueas,

Pickles, Sauera, sad all kinds of Olment Stores, Clothing, Kerseynerts, Broad Club, Walscoer- ings, &c.

Gons, Shot, Muskets, Gunpowder, Flins, &c. Sells made altered or repabed: and every dea- cription of Shaping business and supplies, punctu- ally attended to

CHARLES BUCKTON.

AVERAGES At Sea Damage; parcial, gozarel, or particulas, accoratey wdjosien by

CHARLES BUCKTON. Queen's Brad, Verona, January 1547.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL TRE undersigned bogy to acquains his friends that he has removed to the preuves formerly occupied by Mr C W. Bowsa.

CHARLES BOCKTON.

Owen's Read, 1st March 1847.

VTOPORIA DISPENSARY.

CODA WATER AND RATED LEMON-

SODA MATTER AND at Messus HUNTER & BARTON'S Dispensary, Parger Bras, Vic- TORIA, HONGKONG.

CANTOS, 21 DY KENNY & Dispensary, No. 8, Nec Fresek Hons.

MAGA, # HINNAM's, Chinese Stopkeeper, Rua'd. Augustine-

Fresh SELTZER Waren in baskets of I dozen esch.

BONGKONG DISPENSARY Queen's Road. Ficona

SELTZER PATER, Best Gyn HaxevesH,

AGENT AT CANTON, ACBOOK Cosmin As 3. Imperial Hose

SODA WATER.

AERATO

ADE

BRAS