No. 53 VOL. II.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
HONGBONG
NOTIFICATION.
GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD, 1843.
THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zetto," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer Hongkong, March, 23rd. 1842.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Lieutenant Colonel G. A. Malcolm, C. B. having returned from England, will resume charge of his duties as Secretary of Lega- tion to Her Majesty's Special mission in China.
Richard Woosnam, Esq. will continue to act as Secretary to His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger, Bart. G. C. B. agreeable to the Notification of the 17th of Septem- ber. 1842, published in the Hong Kong Gazette of the 3rd of November last, and all intimations and replies under that Gentleman's Official signature are to be deemed valid and authorized.
By Order,
J. ROBT. MORRISON, Secretary and Treasurer to H. M's Chief Superintendent.
THE DECEMBER MAIL. By the Ardaseer, which Teft Bombay on the 19th January, the December Mail was received yesterday. The home news are not of any great importance, but it appears that the intelli- gence of the successful termination of the Affghan and China Wars had diffused great joy throughout the nation, though after the first feelings of satisfaction had subsided, a very bitter contest ensued between the Whig and Tory Journals about the. Policy of the measures, and on which side ought to fall the glory of our successes. The Atlas very justly observes that "this extreme party feeling at such a moment exhibits. bad taste and worse feeling. Surely, if ever there was a time for angry discussion to cease, and political an. imosity to become silent; it is at such a juncture, when no one with the bluntest fellings or commonest com- prehension can fail to add his voice of rejoicing at cheering intelligence, whose like has not been heard since the French were derated at Waterloo.
DOWNING STREET, DEC. 24. The Queen has been pleased to appoint Captain T. Bouchier R. N., to be a Knight, Commander of the Bath
Her Majesty has been pleased to appoint the follow- ing officers, in Her Majesty's Naval Service, to be Companions of the "Bath:-Capt. Hon. F. W. Grey; Capt. P. Richards; Capt. Sir J. E. Home, Bart Brev. chards, Capt. H. Kellett; Capt. R. B. Watson; Capt. Lieut-Col. S. B. Ellis Royal Marines; Capt. C. Ri- W. H. A, Morshead; and Capt. R. Collinson.
ADMIRALTY, DEC. 23. Naval Promotions which have taken ploce in con- sequence of the recent war in China. Commanders to be Captains-H. Boyes, Esq; C. Frederick, Esq., C. Richards, Esq.; H Kellett, Esq; R. B. Watson, Esq.; W. H. A. Morshead, Esq.; R. Collinson, Esq.; E. N. Troubridge, Esq.
Price $14 monthly Or 12 yearly
Madagascar: JS Peddie Victory: A Adams Samarang. R Hastings Thunderbolt: J Finlay (addit) Illustrious: Bernard Madagasca: MJ Dill Spiteful: J Hen- derson [addit] Caledonia: J J W Roberts to Haslar J Thompson Gleaner: G H Ryan St Vincent for service at Haslar.
Pursers-W BV Farror Spiteful: W Coningworth Gorgon: -Cunningham to be Act Wolverine: W Bateman Dido v Bulman dec,
Thomas Gleaner [in charge): S watson Samarang: 1 Clerks-W H Bateman Acheron [in charge]: W K Down [Assist] Pique: w Hickman late of Gleaner to Spider: J A Massman Thunderbolt: Naval Instructor--C Osbourne Thunderer: LETTERS and papers received in England, fir- nish account of the production of last year of the United States, and show an unusually large amount of every kind, and of the consequent low prices.
Lieutenant to be Commanders-J. Tudor, Esq; the Cotton has b sold at lower prices at New Or H. E. I, C. R. B. Crawford, Esq.; J. J. M'Cleverty, leans, than has been known for many years, name- Esq.; the H. E. I. C.; C. Wise, Esq.; G. Skipwith. ly 2 to 3d per lb. for inferior, and 4 to 4ld. for Esq.; J. G. Harrison, Esq; C. Starmer, Esq.; J. Fits the finer qualities-and freights from thence to james, Esq.; H. C. Hawkins, Esq.; J. Stoddart, Esq; Liverpool only 3-8ths per pound. P. A. Helpman, Esq.
This new state of mattesr is considered as likely Mates to be Lieutenants-Mr. H. Clarke; Mr. A. T. to be beneficial to the United States, by enabling Freese, the H. E I. C.; Mr. E. L. Strangways, the them to set their Banking affairs in better condi H. E. 1. C.; Mr. E. W. Vansittart; Mr. A. R. Henry, tion, Already, indeed, specie is getting plantiful Mr. H. F. N. Rolfe; Mr. A. P. Green; Mr. H. 8. in the City of New Orleans; and which such good Hillyar; Mr. H. Phelps; Mr. A. Anderson; Mr. G. H. Hodgson; Mr. N. Vansittart; Mr, C. K. Jackson. crops, and imports checked by the high tariff, the been transmitted to Vice Admiral Sir William Parker, may recover their position. In addition to the above promotions, orders have banks which have lately suffered there so much, Under these circumstances, it behoves shippers the commander in chief, to report, for promotion, the names of the Senior Lieutenants and Senior Mates of and speculators in our staple here, to be cautious, Ships engaged; the services of which ships shall, in as the larger portion of the United States Crop of his opinion, entitle them to such reward, and who shall Cotton will undoubtedly be sent to England, and not be included in the foregoing list. at such prices the Bombay qualities have no chance of competing with it.
ADMIRALTY, DEC. 27.
Royal Marines-To be Sec. Lieuts, Cadets, H. Spratt, G. E. O. Jackson, F. A. P. Wood, E. P. Usher. G. B, Puddicombe, M. Spratt, and C. T. F. Onslow.
ADMIRALTY, DEC. 30-
The undermentioned Naval Promotion has taken place, in consequence of the recent war in China :- Lieutenant to be commander-T. F. Birch, Esq. PROMOTIONS.
Lieuts.-H. R. Foote, F. T. Chetham, S. Fowell, J. N. Norman, S. H. Derriman, J. Sectombe.
APPOINTMENTS
Coms-G G Macdonald Dublin: C C Robinson Gleaner: W Maitland Spiteful: G G Otway Vizen: v Boyes prom W G Glanville St Vincent.
Lieats T W Sidney Styx: B Aplin Acheron :- Goldsmith Warspite v Gordon prom E Slade and EJ Bedford Gleaner: A C Murray Spiteful: HA Story
Baquelerek Gargon Heard c Wade and H W Baugh Samarang: Stirling to be Free Press, 25th Feby Flag Lieut to Admiral Sir E Codricgton; HR Foote Albert: S Fowell Harlequin: W Horton Gorgon: F W Horton Dido: JC Provost St Vincent: GR Moyle LONDON, 5th December, 1842 Dublin: P Parkhurst and W H Rushbrooke Cam- bridge: G Wodehouse Thunderbolt: R M'K Richard- son Illustrious: JB Emery Comet vice Harding to Columbia vice Kortright: Henry L Cox vice Edwards Styr: J Jayes African.
The arrival of the extraordinary Overland Mail which reached this on 924 ultimo, conveying the glorious intelligence of the conclusion of Peace with Chips, and of the successes in Afghan. istan, diffused general joy, and Her Majesty to mark her appre ciation of the services rendered by the Commanding Officers employed in these distinguished proceedings, has already been pleased to confer the following honours upon them, a notification of which appeared in the Gazette of 2d instant. Vice Admiral, Sir William Parker, a Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, as also Major General Sir Henry Pottinger. Major General George Pollock and Major General William Nott of the East India Com. pany's service, to be also Knights Grand Cross of the Bath; and the dignity of Baronet has been conferred on Lieut. General Sir Hugh Gough, G. C. B. 1 Ibid.
The news of the termination of hostilities in China and the opening of additional Ports for the reception of British Goods has given an impetus to our Manufacturers, and caused a revival of trade in all branches. If the advantage we have derived be jn- diciously used this conntry will reap material benefit, but it has su frequently happened that when a new-opening has occurred for British Merchandize it has been poured in with so little judgment both as to quantity and the qualities required, that it has proved the ruin of many who have embarked in it. Some persons have already urged that as Sir Robert Peel imposed the Property and Income Tax partly on account of the Chinese War, that having terminated he should repeal it the no.T Session: of this there is no probability, as there is every expectation he will proceed still further with his alteration in our Con-mercial Tariff, and if the mission of Sir Henry Ellis to the Brazils should terminate favour. ably with regard to the abolition of Slave labour in that Country in the cultivation of Sugar, there is no doubt the duty on the importation of this staple article, when of foreign growth, will be materially reduced, and a strong hope that our own cultivators of that important commodity will also be relieved from a portion of the heavy tax at present imposed on their produce.
Bombay Times, 15th Feby
THE Glasgow East India Association have transmit- ted a memorial to the Lords of her Majesty's Treasu ry. praying for a material reduction in the duty on tea, and the establishment of fair reciprocity with China. They say that the direct trade of this country to China had seldom exceeded 1,200,000 per annum, and the annual trade from China has seldom exceeded 4,000,000, both sums exclusive of what passes through the medium of America and Australia; the difference Capts.-C. Richards, J. Hallowes. between the two being made good chiefly by the opium Coms.-T. G. Forbes, E. Peirse, J. A Gordon, G. and cotton exported from British India, the former to the annual value of 3,000,000!., and the latter of up- Smith. wards of 1,000,000l., whilst the balance of trade against China has been paid in bullion. The supply of opium and cotton is not likely to be materially reduced. The silk of China is constantly losing ground in competi tion with thaf of Italy. The miscellaneous articles admitted of little increase; and TEA, the great staple of China, is already imported to as great an extent as the consumption, limited by high price, will allow. Great Britain, therefore, already exports about as much to China direct, and from India, as she receives, or can at-present receive, of the produce of the latter The list accordingly show to the First the Treasury that there is no room for an export trade to any considerable extent with China, because although there be an immense territory and population in that country, yet they have not produce to give which we can at present take in return, as it is clearly proved by the large quantity of bullion requir ed from China to adjust the balance of trade. The duty charged on tea by our tariff is equal to 200 per cent, on the shipping cost, viz. 2s. 1d. per lb. on an article which, at an average, costs 1s. on board; and whilst a tariff is negotiating in China for the admission of our products, it is but reasonable to expect that the Chinese will keep in view the monstrous duty charged in England on their staple. The duty so charged talls chiefly on the poor, who are the largest consumers; and it falls the more heavily, that they consume the low-priced teas. The memorialists accordingly con- Fclude that the present high duty restricts the consump- tion materially, and, by limiting imports, limits also the exports. That the intercourse with China, having heretofore been confined to one port, the intercourse could not be so extended as to increase the quantity of tea taken in return, so much as might enable her Ma- jesty's Government to reduce the duty and yet main- tain the revenue; but the previous hindrances being re- Volunt. 1st Class-A D Mercer Tweed: A. W Bed-moved, and we having now access to the port nearest ford Saumarez: SLJ Peile Samarang: JH Ormonde the principal place of growth, the time is come when and CF Vyvyan Samarang: G Tucker Thunderbolt: such a reduction is imperiously called for. The me TW Smyth Cambridge: C F Evelyn Volage: R morialist further say that a reduction of duty on black Blakeston Thunderbolt. teas, of one half would not only facilitate the forma tion of a fair tariff with China, and increase the amount of our exports, but would greatly add to the combri, especially of the poorer classes of British subjects, would not (at least it would only partially, and for time) injure the revenue, and would, moreover, materi- ally increase the consumption of sugar, another article vast importance to the Exchequer Lon
Masters-W. Mills Spiteful: J W Symonds (act.) Gleaner: E Petley (act,) Styr: J H Ashton Thunder bolt: H N Thomas to com. Sapphire v Cole dec. H Baker Gorgon: EM Chaffers (act.) Warspite: JD Pascoe Frolic.
Mates.-H JAF Maddock Warspite: F Willougby and W. C Marshall Gorgon: GTS Winthrop Agin- court: A Luckraft Frolic: E Marshall Caledonia: W Smith Excellent: CM Aynsley Scout
Sec. Masters-A L Halloran Acheron: R Saunders Gorgon: R Walker Gleaner: A Betts Cleopatra: R Dean Belvidera.
Midshipmen.-P. Saumarez Frolic: JPC Owen Warspite: F Rich Indus: JT Cust Thunderbolt: B O Adelborg Warspite.
Master's Assist-N J Soane Magara: T Spicer Sa- marang: M Richards Warspite: W N Jewell and W H Harvey, Victory: G F M Dougall Samarang. Surgs-H W Mahon Samarang: J Hateley Thun- derbolt: J Rees Frolic.
Assit Surgs-A Eusta Acheron TR Pickthorn Warspite & St G Bowen Minden: Er (addit)
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.-The large amount of our outstanding arrears, (nearly one half of our receipts,) admonishes us to request our friends and subscribers, to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our claims; which trifling as they are individually
China. The article in question is distin- guished for the same sound sense and prac- tical sagacity, which marked his former production. In our next, we hope to give a more lengthened notice.
THE connexion of the Rev. Mr. SHUCK with the FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GA- ZETTE having ceased; it is requested that henceforth, in all matters relating to the paper, parties will be pleased to apply atIt is indeed the part of a good citizen to the PRINTING OFFICE, where all Commu- impart to his fellows, the knowledge and in- nications for the Editor must in future be formation which he has gathered from per- sonal observation and research in remote lands. We nanseate the cry which is rais- ed in every colony against the ignorance This benightedness is of folks at home." indisputable, but how comes it so? Why from the supineness and indifference of the professed friends of the complaining Colo- nists. If some who have had the like op- portunities, would follow the example of Mr. Wise and emulate his truly British feelings, by publishing the result of their of matured experience, we dare promise them a most genial reception from the Public at home, whilst they will earn a just title to the gra- titude and thanks of their Countrymen a- broad.
yet aggregately amount to a considerable sum.
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ETEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 23RD. 1843.
THE Vixen Steamer from Bombay with Lieut. Col. Malcolm C. B. the bearer of the Ratified Treaty arrived here on the 16th Inst. London Letters to January the 6th were received by the same opportunity. ON March the 9th, we remarked "it is expected that Keying, a near relative of the Emperor will be re-appointed Imperial Commissioner in which case, H. E. the Ple- nipotentiary might proceed Northward &c. We have since learned that the Authorities : at Canton, consider it quite certain that Ke-ying will be sent down immediately by the Emperor, to resume the negotiations with a view to an early settlement, hence it will be unnecessary for H. E. at present to visit the North.
We understand H. E. on the 15th re- ceived a visit from Hien-lieng (one of Ele- poo's assistants) and some other oflicers. Hwang (the Secretary and Elepoo's other assistant) was unable to leave Canton, as he was engaged in arranging the late Im- perial Commissioner's papers, and making the necessary reports to the Cabinet at Peking.
By our advices from London, we learn that the accouchement of Her Majesty is expected to take place about this time. The gossip, is that the expulsion from the Palace of a German Ba- roness. by the influence of the Prince, has led to a restoration of those feelings, which ought to sub- sist between mother and daughter, and hence at the levees and drawing-rooms of the present sea- son Her Majesty will be represented by tha Duchess of Kent,
A visit from the King of Hanover to England is threatened.
Lord Melbourne, we are glad to hear is restored to health. Parliament will meet for dispatch of business on the 2nd of Feby.
A further relaxation of the oppressive Corn laws is expected.
IN beginning a new volume we may he pardon- to future coufidence, instancing the conformity of ed for taking a retrospective glance, and as a titlo events with our anticipations.
In our address of the 17 March 1842 "we said we cherish the expectation that the mighty pro- blem now in process of solution will be fraught with unmixed good not ouly to China itself but to inscribe Free Trade on our banner and that it may our beloved country and mankind at large. We wave triumphant we shall insist on the permanent occupation of Hong Kong--the authoritative decla- ration of its being a Free Port, and the exercise of a generous Policy by the Home and Local Go- vernments to foster and encourage this iusular set- tlement on the coast of China, which we earnestly believe requires but little aid, to become one of the most important commercial emporia in the East."
On the 31st March we remarked "We doubt
not that by this time, in parliament, Sir Robert Peel has exhibited himself as a Reformer, not only of our Criminal but also of our Fiscal Code, which has hitherto been a disgrace to the Civilization we so often and so proudly invoke." On the 12th of March, Sir Robert Peel submitted his Financial Statement and announced his intention to revolu
tionise our Tariff..
When we quoted (in No. 2) the passage from Lord Ellenboroughs Speech commencing. "Yet he felt he had much to do-to terminate the War in China-to restore tranquility to both banks of the Indus: in a word to give peace to Asia" we remarked we may safely say it can be accepted as a correct index of his Indian Policy, which will we think be of a very auspicious character. What- ever may be the peculiarities of the Noble Lord he is not effeminate in mind" &c. &c.
On occasion of the Affghanistan disaster (No 4) We said "The tenure of our Indian Empire im- peratively demands that the heaviest retribution of a righeous judgement be immediately exacted". We feel sure only a few short months will elapse ere the insurrection be crushed--the leaders ex- tinguished &c. &c.
On the 26 May (No. 10) we say "We do not share the opinion of the oldest residents and those most acquanted with Chinese character, who con- It is hoped the present right-minded, energetic fidently aver several years must elapse before this President of the United States, will be able to War will end" and add we count on a successful obtain the passing of an Act to introduce into Am-issue within twelve months "that our establishment erica the Bonding system, and a reduction of the on this Island is now fixed on a basis that it cannot duties by the late Tariff.
The £50,000 required by the Corn Law League to carry on the war, will be raised it seems.
THE attempt to to revive Monachism in Eng- land, is likely to be successful. Another fire at Liverpool has taken place, the loss is estimated at from £70,000 to £100,000. The Anti, Opium agitation, as we prognosticated, has revived and is aided by the Thunderer of the Times. We hold it is pretty certain, the issue of all this will be, that the monopoly or rather the right of preemption by the Company will be ab o- lished, and as free a cultivation of the poppy, as of the sugar cane, or any other agricultural product be permitted. Should the Company levy 200 Rupees per chest on the export of Onium and sell Licences to retail venders, as in the case of Spirits; we have no doubt the Revenue derivable from this source, during the next ten years would ex- ceed that of the ten preceding.
HAVING now completed our first volume, thank curfionds and sub scribers for their support and assistance. We commenced under the most discourag- ing circumstances, and with the risk of a considerable pecuniary loss. This we are The occupation of the Marquesas Islands by glad to say has been avoided, so that wa the French, has attracted considerable notice in are encouraged to believe that before ano-Europe. The report of Rear Anmiral du Petit Thouars has rendered the idea of colonising these ther year shall elapse, the extent of our sup Islands very popular in France. Some of the port will enable us (without any additional English papers affect deep indignation at the ag charge) to double the size of our Print and gressive spirit of the French, which is very absurd greatly increase the interest and value of in this case, if it be true, that the Native Chiefs its contents; thus striving as far as possible were induced to place themselves under the pro- to render it, not only the exponent of the tection of the French, to shield themselves from a opinions, but the representative of the cha-punishment they expected, and merited from the United States; surely France and America can racter and importance of our rising Colony. settle the question in dispute without our interfer- We take this opportunity of tendering ence. our warmest acknowledgenients to British and Colonial contemporaries, many of whom have, much to our surprise, eulogised our lucubrations far, very far beyond their de- serts-an amount of praise far too cheaply earned for sach off hand, unlaboured efforts. • We have been much gratified by the peru- sal of a communication if the Colonial Magazine on the China Pacification. We have transferred an extract to our Columns, and we inuch regret our space will not permit our presenting to our Readers the article in its entirety. The author Mr. Ro- bert Wise of Allonby (who in early life served on this coast on board of H. M. Ship Dover) has earned a deserved reputation from his Pamphlet on Affghanistan and
The excesses of the populace, instigated it is said by that Arch-intriguer Louis Phillippe, which led to the Bombardment of Barcelona by the Captain General, has created great disgust throughout Europe.
THE SHIPPING arrivals in London from China during December, were the Eleanora, Bengallee, Niagara, Mary Imree, Chusan, and Gratitude. At Liverpool, the John Christian. The Ships loading in London for China were the Passenger, Maid of Athens, Rokeby, Possidone, Arundel, Eleanora, Emu, Indian, Zenobia. At Liverpool the Ivan- hoe, Thomas Fielden, Patna, Chieftain, Aden, Ranger, John Horton, and Iris. In the Clyde, the James Campbell and Duke of Wellington. SAIL- ED in December for China, the Sappho, Charles Jones, Ingleborough, Nautilus, Antilla, besides some four or five Vessels, whose ultimate destina- tion was supposed to be China.
be abandoned."
On June the 18th we say "we hold that the present armament is sufficiently powerful to coerce the Chinese into a Pacification. We might much extend this recapitulation, but enough of Political events, we turn to Commercial matters; with respect to JUSTICE TO CHINA in a reduction of Tea duty &c. our views are now acknowledged to be cof- rect. We can also instance both our Staples TEA and SILK, particularly the latter with respect to which, the last Loudon accounts almost guarantee that our confident anticipations will be realized to the very letter.
We claim no particular merit for judgement or discernment, well knowing that most of our Rea- ders if non-interested spectators (as we were) of passing events would have come to the same con-
WHEN announcing the Pacification, we said, speaking of the victors, "we are confident that a noble guerdon for their gallantry and services will be accorded by their Sovereign, and they will re- ceive the well merited applause of their fellow countrymen." It is now our pleasing duty (in the list of promotions which will be found in an- other column) to record the ample fulfillment of our expectations. As regards the effects of the news of the PEACE at home, all accounts concur, that they fully verify what was stated in our No. 35, viz. "we aver that no intelligence in our time (excepting only the victory of Waterloo) will have produced such general rejoicing in England"-in- deed almost the identical phraseology has been been used by a leading London Journal.
As was expected, the NEws induced an instan- taneous revival in the commercial world. In the manufacturing districts an important impulse was felt, which with the almost unprecedentedly mild winter, has gone far to alleviate a state of desti- tution which one shudders to contemplate, but which is most astoundingly attested by the falling off last Quarter's Revenue. In the Excise alone the deficiency amounted to £717,262! In the Customs to £581,105!
Public attention is strongly turned towards Chi- na, hence Hongkong, we feel sure, cannot but benefit thereby, and to an extent far beyond what its friends now contemplate. The length of our Extracts, precludes us at present going into fur- ther details.
We have gone through our files, and the article we have yet seen on the China question, is one in the Examiner, which we have transferred to our Columns, and which well merits a perusal. It is by the same writer, whose admirable paper on Chinese affairs, we published in our No. 9.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
We cannot now comment on the sayings and doings at home, in reference to China; we would however observe, that all the papers we have yet seen are unanimous in the opinion we have repeat- edly expressed, viz. It is alone the business of the Chinese to prevent smuggling, and that it would be not only inexpedient but decidedly adverse to British interests for us interfere in the matter. Thus much we would however add, it is our confident expectation (should an exceptional policy be adopted in China) that a supposed equivalent will be obtained as a recompense.
By our late advices from Bombay, we learn that all is tranquil in India. The Ameers of Scinde appear disposed to make terms with Major Outram. Lord Ellenborough is going to Agra, where the Government and Courts of Law will be stationed for some time. Trade generally was better, and Freights also have improved.
TO CORRESPONDENTS. THE Communication of L with respect to the Claims for losses by the late riot at Canton, was received too late for our last issue. Want of space precludes its publi- cation this week. For the same reason we cannot insert the account of the open- ing of the Theatre at Koolongsoo, for which we are indebted to V. We are much obliged to our Foreign friend for his description of the Steam Rope Manu- factory at Manila. We shall translate and insert in an early number. In reply to J. F. E. we can only say that we have not yet seen a Copy of the ratified Treaty, but think with him that its publication will be no longer delayed, as by this time (Parlia- ment having met) its contents will be fully known in England.
PROSPECT OF AN IMPROVED TRADE IN CHINA. Peace having been happily concluded between Great Britain and China, it only remains for us now to make the best of our altered position, by using every honest effort within our reach, to ex- tend the trade profitably and honorably, and to endeavour to cemen, friendship with China. It is to be hoped the treaty of peace concluded by Sir Henry Pottinger, may give that full expan- sion to our intercourse with China, which the late war gave us the power of opening up; everything now depends on the terms on which the questions are settled respecting duties on imports and ex- ports, transit duties chargeable on foreign and home merchandise passing from one part of China to another, privileges of the Hong merchants, port charges on shipping, system to be adopted of con- ducting business at the four ports newly opened, and also at Canton in future, how the British mer- chants are to be accommodated with residences for themselves, their wives, and their families, at the ports newly opened, how protection to life and property is to be made secure, how grievances are
the British are to be recovered, and how we are to be assured that the voice of the representatives of England reaches the Emperor's ears, and has due attention and consideration paid to it without delay. If these points be severally fully gone in- to, clearly settled, and fairly established, by being put into good working order, and into full opera- tion under the auspices of our forces now in China, before them forces move one foot homeward from China, (or before any considerable part move homeward,) then, from the great resources and wealth of China; from the persevering industry of her 300 million inhabitants, and from the fixed and resolute national trading propensities, and the ceaseless commercial enterprise of the plodding Chi- nese part of the population, (above ninety-nine parts of one hundred of the whole,) it is not too much to anticipate confidently, that the result of the China war will be the effect of affording more relief to the industry and enterprise of our overflowing population, and of infusing more new life, in mo- tive for active commercial (and no doubt profitable operations, than any other one measure whatever. and prove in the result highly beneficial to both
countries.
But if the foregoing points referred to, be left, in a great measure, in an unsettled state, to find their own level according to surrounding circumstances, after the wain part of our forces have been with- drawn, then our splendid powder-and-shot opera- tions will have availed but little, as the every act of the Tartar government will be to drive matters) back to their old feeing custom, which in China is law,and not law-custom.
Hong-kong, our only British free port on the whole coast of China, will in the latter case avail little, for, while the Tartars hold the control of
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THE Commercial accounts received by the pre- sent Mail, are, on the whole, satisfactory. Busi- ness generally was reviving, and although high prices are not likely to reign again for some years, there seems to be a returning confidence, in a stea- dy and improving trade.
the interior transit of merchandise, the Mandarining the needful to pay us for our merchandise to a officers, with the assistance of the privileged Hong very large amount annually; doubtless the indus- merchants, can force. or at least direct, the main trious millions of China, can do as much in propor- current of trade to any point on the main land of tion to their numbers, in this respect, as the indolent the empire which may suit them, or their govern- thousands in some of the South American States, ment; however, as we have got the key of China, have done for a series of years past. Colonial Magazine, we can use it or otherwise, as circumstances may from time to time require, and should we unfor- tunately be compelled again to unlock the door to get into China, then the shortest and surest way to end the matter would be, to run a line by steamers and an army, right accross China, from Nankin to Canton, via the the Poyang Lake, and declare and hold the country between that line and the sea as British, in which section would be included all the tea and silk districts, and the most opulent and populous provinces of China. Hong-kong being a free port will largely share as a depot in the trade of the Straits and Malay Archipelago, which will doubtless considerably increase; it will also as a natural consequence largely participate in the coasting trade of China, but what share it might have in the Tea and European trade remains yet to be seen, as under the old system, all regular trade in the Canton river had to pass through the gras- ping hands of the privileged Hong merchants.
power
The great falling off in the revenue both for the year and quarter, appear to have caused serious misgivings in the minds of capitalists, and stocks had been slightly affected in consequence; but there seemed to be no apprehensions that the di- minution would be otherwise than temporary. We re-publish Messrs. TRUEMAN and Cook's Circular, which gives a lucid, and apparently ac- curate, account of the state of the market.
which the year eighteen hundred and forty twoshas
Notwithstanding the excitement arising out of the in-
As respects Property, the change has been no less
MONEY AND EXCHANGES.-The important events by been marked will, hereafter, render it one of the most The four additional ports opened to us by war memorable epochs in the commercial annals of this for trade in China, are admirably selected in point Country; commencing, as it did, with a general stag of position, for the extension of our commerce with nation in duration and extent quite unprecedented ne- the most populous and most wealthy parts of companied with losses, arising from failures both at China, Shanghai is most especially so, from its home and abroad, and from the depreciation of mèr- being the sea-port of the ancient imperial capital chandize, estimated at not less than from twenty to of Nankin, and also of the mighty Yang-tse river; thirty millions sterling; and terminating with the re- from its being situated in the middle of the most sumption of activity, and a revival in manufactures, as richly and thickly inhabited parts of China; and extraordinary as it was sudden and unexpected. from its having also the most opulent populatien. telligence from China has passed away, the Manufac- The great fear of our not succeeding lies in the turing Districts present a marked change for the bet- of the Mandarin officers and privileged ter; not, however, produced, as generally imagined, by Hong merchants combined, to thwart the terms of an impetus given from the completion of a treaty with the treaty of peace, which admits of freedom of China, but owing to other causes which have been si- trade between us and the Chinese generally-iflently in operation for some time past. the Tartar government honourably act up to the spirit and letter of the treaty of peace, allowing us extraordinary within the period referred to; Mills and freedom of trade generally, and if that government Machinery, which were not saleable at all, have been have the power of forcing the Mandarin officers sought after; and the latter, considered to be deterio- through the empire to carry into effect their en-rated by some years of wear, has been saleable at prices gagements with us, against all Hong, or other above half the cost of new. From the report of one of privileged opposition, the Tartar government the Factory Commissioners, presented to Parliament cause all restrictions on trade to be thrown off de last February, and bearing date December, 1841, it would appear that of 1,:64 Cotton Mills in his district, facto, at once throughout the entire Empire, upon there were 139 on short time, and 138 not working at the principle of a moderate inland duty being all, making a difference of 25,000 in the number of chargeable on merchandise passing from one part persons employed; whereas all the Mills which were of China to another, then there can be no longer on short time are now in full work: a similar observa- the shadow of a doubt of a most immense exten- tion may be made as to those on other branches of sion to our China trade in goods and merchandise, manufacture particularly suited the wants of the China mar- SUGAR. A strong impression has for some time past ket; but only in such particularly suited goods and prevailed, that an early revision of the Sugar Duties merchandise, can any extension be expect ed for would take place, which has had a great effect on the the next few years least. Unsuitable goods do market, and sales, in consequence, could only be made very badly in China, no one will give any price upon a reduced scale, and at a considerable decline in for them. Plain cottons, cotton-twist, and cam- price;-although the extent of Consumption, as well blets, and woollens of suitable colours and qualities, as the very moderate Stocks, warranted the expecta- and some metals, are the chief European articles tion that the demand would have been more extensive. of consumption in extensive demand in China.
What may be the ultimate issue of negociations now But if the Tartar government still continue to pending, must necessarily be only vague conjecture; rumour assuming a reduction of the present duty of levy heavy transit duties on goods passing into the 24s. per Cat. to 16s, on British, and of 63s. tn 30s. on interior of China from the five trading ports, (Can- Foreign-a scheme which would involve a sacrifice of ton included,) then however favourably the import revenue of not less than one million sterling, even al- and export duties may be regulated, aud levied, at lowing for a much greater quantity being taken for the port at which thr British merchandise is land- home use; such rumours serve, however, to increase
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must necessarily be slow and limited in its deve- on a solid foundation. lopment. SPICES.-Cassia Lignea has latterly fallen very Teas and Silk have always been procurable in considerably in value, chiefly in expectation of large China in quanties equal to our demand, notwith-supplies;-the decline from the highest point is free 15s. 18s, and prices now range from 70s. 80s. per standing that the war has been of three ye are Cwt against 85s, 93s. in 1841, and 80s. 90s. in duration, what further quantities of these stapls 1840. Imports this year 21.500' Packages, against articles we can with profit take annually, in pay- 18,000 and 10,800. Stock 3,000, against 2,700 and ment for British merchandise, or what increased 9,500. SILK, &c.-Silk has been in very good demand, and quantities of these staples China can supply, re- mains yet to be acertained; but be that as it may, the value of Bengal has been maintained, but China there is, I think, little, if any, fear of silver and and Italian have given way, about six or seven per gold being forthcoming (from the nmerous mines Cent. The Imports of Bengals for 1842 exceed those of China) in abundance, to pay for our merchand- of the preceding year by 1800 Bales, being 8784, ise, so long as we continue to supply their wants against 6975-Chinas, on the contrary, there is a fal as at present, at one-third less than they can supling off, being 2014 only, against 3793;-the Deliveries ply themselves elsewhere; this remark applies Bengal, 6835, against 6037; China, 2991, against particularly to woollens (thin ladies' cloth, the 3973, and the Stock on the 31st December, Bengal, heaviest article as regards money amounts,) 7,300 Bales, against 5350; China, 1203, against 2180. Silk piece Goods have been depressed for the last wanted in China. The main question does not twelve months, Corahs having declined in that period appear to be, which is the best port for procuring 1s. 6s. at 2 pcr Piece, and not of free sale at that teas and silk cheaply, but it appears to be which reduction, the low price of Bengal Silk enabling our is the largest market for the sale of our productive manufacturers to fabricate an article materially into industry, and Shanghai the sea-port of Nankin and competition with them. Bombay Times. the Yang-tse River, appears to be that market; and from that river, by its tributaries and canals standing in connexion with the whole interior of China, the Imperial capital, Pekin, is included. Some of the South American States, which possess little or nothing else but gold and silver for foreign trade, have for a great number of years taken largely of our merchandise annually, and paid us mainly in the precious metals; China has gold, silver, copper, and other ore mines in abun- dance, her population is certainly both the largest and the most industrious on the face of the earth, she therefore possesses all the requisites for obtain-
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Apply to MR. ANTONIO COLLAÇO, on the premises, or to WILLIAM SCOTT, -MACAO. Hongong, October 5th, 1842.
FOR SALE.-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal gitto, English C. V. Gilespie 46 Queens Road, has on Sale Large Singapore
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FOR Sale at the Rooms of the undersigned the FOR SALE -Newcastle Coals in bags at 50 cents ollowing Goods Viz.
Anchors of all Sizes,
Chain Cables,
Manila Segars, 4: Superior,
Black Silk Stockings,
White coloured and Fancy Socks,
Regatta Shirts,
Duck and Faucy Trowsers,
Dress and Shooting Coats.
Negro hend Tobacco. Pilot bread
Soap
These goods are just landed from the American vessels LARK and NAVIGATOR and are in prime con- dition: Apply to G. F. DAVIDSON. Hongkong: 7th March, 1843.
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FOR SALE.-Baly Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry Copenhagen Cheray Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1843. The Bungalow, with six FOR SALE. Rooms, convenient Offices for servants, and Godown; also Stables situated on the Queen's Read, opposite to Marine lot No. 46. dimensions of lot, f120+ f105. Apply to
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Ships.
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ALSO
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Hougkong, 3rd March, 1843.
17th Eden,
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Hongkong, 1st March 1843
G. Moses & Co.
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No. 53, OF THE FRIEND OF CHINA, 23RD MARCH, 1843.
THE CHINESE TREATY.
We propose to examine briefly the conditions of the Chinese Treaty, and to offer some observations on its probable results. We feel the more disposed to do this, because we perceive that there are abroad some rather wild and even dangerous speculations on the subject. There are but three portions of the Treaty which it is necessary to advert to, viz., the pecuniary contribu- tion, the arrangements for the extension of our trade, which include the opening of new ports and the cession of Hongkong, and what relates to our future relations with the Chinese Government. The Chinese are to pay a contribution of twenty-one millions of Spanish dollars, and, in the ransom of Canton, they had already paid six millions, making twenty-seven millions, which, at the exchange of the day, is more than seven million sterling, but we shall call it, in realised cash to the British Treasury, only six millions. Now this sum, after allowing a million and a half for the expenses of the war, and as much more as compensation for the captured opium, will leave a net profit to the British Exchequer of three millions. Sir Robert Peel will certainly recommend to his Sovereign to ratify the Chinese Treaty, and as he before uttered pious inter- jections, and turned up his honest eyes to Heaven against the opium war, he will now, assuredly, give vent to more pious interjections, and turn up the same honest eyes, in the same direction, in contemplation of its results.
meet with insults and mortifications which, sooner or later, would lead to war, and the war, sooner or later, do conquest. We do not wish his despatches to be wholly at the mercy of such supreme tricksters as the Chinese, in a land journey of 1200 miles, nor himself without the possibility of getting an answer to them under eight months, if he got one at all; and last, al- though certainly least, we dislike an expenditure of 20,000l. a year, which, to a certainty, such a mission would cost. Those who recommend the appointment seem to forget all about Teheran, and Herat, and Ca- bool, and Burmah, nor even to think much about Constantinople.
has exported these largely, and, in particular years, to the extent of two millions of pounds,-one of the great griefs of the Chinese Government, and a principal cause of its violence, of the war which it entailed on itself, and of the punishment which its vanity, folly, and injustice have received.
The benefits which will accrue from our improved commercial relations with the Chinese, will chiefly consist in this-that they will receive our goods, and we their's, more conveniently and cheaply. The greater part of the tea and raw silk had, under the old system, to be transported by a land carriage of from four hundred to seven hundred miles before they came to our hands at Canton, The distance, under the new, will be reduced to ahont one tenth of this, through our direct intercourse with the ports of Amoy, Fuchoo, Ningpo, and Shanghai; and even the more bulky of our imports may be conveyed to the capital from the same ports, by a cheap river and canal communication. To bring these prospects to maturity, will be the work, not of a day, but of years, and we must not for- get, in our estimates of the future, that China has been three years at war, and has to pay a contribution equal, on the spot, to seven millions sterling, within three years more-that the whole public revenue is but twelve millions, the bulk of it paid to kind, and that, consequently, the weight of the payment must fail, in the shape of a forced contribution, on the richest prov. inces, that is, on those that are to be our chief cus. tomers.
Some are disposed to think that Sir Henry Pottinger ought to have included in his Treaty some stipulation on the subject of Opium; but whatever Government, whether Whig or Tory, which directed him to restrain from meddling with this question, in our judgment, pursued a wise and politic course, an opinion which we have before expressed. Every nation must mind the police of its own fiscal laws. If the Chinese make unwise and impracticable laws, that offer a splendid premium to smuggling, they must take the conse qnenee of brisk smuggling and heavy loss of revenue, and much demoralization. We ourselves offer a band- some premium to the smuggler of from 8002 to 12001.per Ct.in the duties on brandy and tobacco, and we have con. traband trade and loss of revenue as our reward; but we do not ask the French and Americans to assist our Custom-house officers, and if we did they would langh But the extension of the Trade with China will de- at us for our folly and impertinence. The English Guarda Costas of the Opium trade would have a line of pend fully as much on our own legislation as on our 1500 miles to look after, from the Gulf of Tonquin to improved relations with that country. China can, no that of Pechili. If successful, the Opium trade would doubt, produce as much raw silk as we can want, but fall into the hands of the Americans, French, and the silk trade must be extended to produce a demand. Dutch; and whether successful or unsuccessful, the for it, and this cannot be with Corn Laws. The Chi- Guarda Costas would bo a pest to ourselves, the Chinese, as experience has amply proved, can produce any nese, and every nation that traded with China. We, quantity of tea that we can consume, but the tea duty therefore, trust that the good sense which has guided must not be levied as now, on the principle of encour. Sir Henry Pottinger in other matters will not allow aging the consumption of the few rich and discourag him to create a public nuisance, for which international ing that of the many poor. Six pennies' worth and six shillings' worth must not be made to pay the same law affords no sanction. There are some, we perceive, sanguine enough to be- amount of tax-the one be charged 400 per cent. on lieve that the restoration of peace with the Chinese is the value, and the other less than 35, or the consumers at once to give life and activity to our languishing of tea will increase but slowly, and our improved rela tions with China will be in vain. Under this precious commerce. The sense which these parties evince, it is evident, is not common sense, but the kind of sense system, which has now been in operation for six years, which their predecessors in speculation displayed on the neither consumption nor revenue has improved, and opening of the South American trade, and under the both are, in fact, at this moment, little better than they guidance of which they are alleged to have sent invest-were under the old monopoly. Three short words, ments of pattens to Chili and Peru, and of skates to the We shall beg, therefore, in order to disabuse our countrymen, to say a few words on the subject of our future commercial prospects with China. China, excluding Tartary, and the other continental dependencies of the empire, which are very thinly peo- pled, contained, according to a census taken in 1813, population of three hundred and fifty-eight millions, spread over a million and a half of square miles. The gives, after all, less than 240 to every square mile-a smaller population than that of Bengal, of Lombardy, of Belgium, of our own Islands, and indeed hardly ex- ceeding that of any one of the civilised countries of Europe. In the mere density of this population there is, therefore, nothing very surprising, but it is surpris. being enough that such vast multitudes should obey one Government, and that a feeble one. It is the result of the isolation of China, of the fertility and convenience of its land, and of the amalgamation and laborious dis- cipline of forty ages. We have similar results from similar causes on a smaller scale in the example of Ja. more industrious than any other Asiatic nation.
After all, it is a convenient thing to have two con- sciences, or one so easy and supple that it can serve two purposes-one couscience to denounce robbery, and another to pocket its produce, and thank God for it- one conscience for poisoning wells, and another for pocketing dollars-one conscience for making war on a third part of the human race-for nothing, and an- other for taking six millions of sovereigns from the same large portion of mankind-for nothing. The nicknamed "opium war," which, however, it ought not at the same time to be altogether forgotten, was a war for the incarceration of an Ambassador, the imprison. mont of British merchants, and the wholesale and treacherous confiscation, of their property, is the only one which this country ever carried on that has paid its own expenses-that has paid millions into the Ex- chequer, and that has extended our commerce, or, in- deed, that has done any one of these things. Now for the extension of our trade. Heretofore we have had a direct intercourse only with one port and one province of China, containing about eight millions of people; this province, not only not centrical, but separated from the populous pertion of the empire by a range of mountains, and without good roads, or navig- able canals. Now, our direct intercourse extends to five ports and five provinces, containing upwards of seventy millions of inhabitants, the most productive of the empire in industry and staple exports, and thee of them traversed by the great canal, and by the greatest a navigable river of China, and one of the greatest and finest of the world, which confers agricultural and commercial wealth on the central empire from its west- ern to its eastern confines.
Then, there are to be Consuls for the protection of our trade at each of the five ports, and the Chinese Government is to publish a fixed Tariff, which we will venture to predict will, in a good many particulars, an improvement on Sir Robert's. Thus, for example, it will contain no" sliding scale ;" but on the contrary, in conformity with ancient usage, it will give a bounty on the importation of corn. Neither will it give a monopoly of sugar to the island of Hainan or Formosa, to pay one hundred per cent more for that necessary of life than it is intrinsically worth.
The cession of the sovereignty of the island of Hong. kong, in the estuary of the Canton river, is, no doubt, an important acquisition, for as a free port to all the world, which it ought without a moment's hesitation to be declared, it must become the emporium of a vast commerce, to the common benefit of every commercial nation, but most of all to Britain, which is in the posi- tion to reap the greatest advantage from it. Still, we think this one point d'appui not sufficient over a line of coast of nine degrees of latitude as many of long itude, to which our regular commercial intercourse is to extend, and more especially when we consider that in a voyage of at least eight hundred miles from the extreme points, there must invariably be a foul wind either going or coming,--for, if the south-west mon- soon be with us, the north-east is sure to be against us, to say nothing of typhoons at both equinoxes. To have penetrated with our fleet and army to Nankin, and to have scized the head of the canal which carries its life-blood to the Chinese Government, and the knowledge that, we can easily do so again, may, how ever, in some degree, counterbalance this disadvantage. Still we could have wished to have seen the cession if practicable, of one or two other stations similar to Hongkong, such as Koolong, in the bay of Amoy, and especially a small island in the estuary of the spendid Yang Che-kiang. One such station is, for our com- mercial security and independence, worth fifty Ambas. sadors at the Court of Pekin, which some of our con- temporaries insist, very idly and very ignorantly, on the necessity of. We desire no political or diplomatic intercourse with the Chinese that can be avoided, for reasons which on former occasions we fully stated, but which in substance we may now repeat. We do not desire to see an Ambassador residing at a Court that has yet to learn what an Ambassador, in the European sense of the office, means. We do not desire to se him there, because, in all human likelihood, he would
Plate and Amazons,
Such is the country, and such are the people. But it is not a new trade that is to be opened with China The trade has existed for two centuries, has been a
ad valorem duty," will set all right, and Sir Robert, who has, in this case, no party interests to court, can rectify the thing with a stroke of his pen and let us trust that he will be wise enough to do it.-Examiner.
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The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts intend establishing a mission at Hong Kong, and will raise a special fund for that
purpose.
A correspondent in the Examiner states that when the Mint price of silver is at the high rate of 5s. per ounce, the Spanish dollar (which the Chi- nese give) is worh 4s. 2d. delivered in London; but the price on the 10th Dec. was only 4s. 9 d. per ounce. At this rate, after deducting freight and necessary charges, the dollars from China, when delivered at the Mint, will not produced more than 3s. 9d. each; while, had they been sold at Hong-Kong, and bills taken on London at six would have done at 4s. 9d, per dollar, the present gate of exchange, and which bills in the present state of the money market could be negotiated at 14 per cent. Thus, upon this single item of transmitting 6,000,000 dol- lars from China to England, a loss of upward of 270,0001. sterling will be sustained, and if this in- sane policy is permitted with regard to the re- maining 15 millions of dollars, a loss of nearly one million sterling will be incurred.
free one, as far as our laws are concerned, for the last eight years, and has been but very little interrupted even by a three-years' war. Whas, then, is the amount of the trade? The whole British exports and imports do not each certainly amount to seven millions sterling, and the major part of the imports, in value, are not from England, but from India. Of the seven millions im- TEA-During the past month the market has ported by British subjects, one-half, at least, consists of opium, and a large portion of the remainder of cotton, been in a most unsettled state. At public sales on wool, and tin, with a great variety of the raw produce the 7th, 16th and 21st Dec. 28,000 chests were of the Malayan Archipelago. There remain to Britain offered, of which, notwithstanding the low prices. the staple articles of woollens, cottons, cotton-yarn, submitted to, not one-sixth of the whole quantity and metals, the amount of which does no equal one- was sold. About 20,000 chests are advertised for th part of what the fifteen millions of the United States sale on 10 Jan. The market is now rather firmer, take from us in the same commodities, or, in other and prices: inay be quoted-Bohea, Canton 11d. terms, is short of a million a year. The cotton wool, to 1s: Fokien 1s 1d to 1s 2d; Congou 14 2d to 2s and some of the more bulky metals, are confined to the 1d; Campoi 1s 6d; Caper is 4d to Is 7d; Pbu- consumption of two or three of the provinces on the sea. chong 1s 4d to Is 6d; Souchong Is 2d to 3s; Pekoe, board near Canton, the emporium; but Opium, woollens, black leaf 18 4d to 2s 2d; Orange Pekoe is 9d to. and cottons, spiceries, and other valuable articles are,
even now, dispersed over the empire, penetrating even 2s 6d; Flowery ditto 2s 2d to 3s 10d; Twankay 1s 4d to 1s 7d; Hyson Skin 1s 4d to 2s 10d; Hy- Tartary And now, as to the Chinese exports, or means of pay- son 1s 9d to 4s 6d; Young Hyson is to 2s 10d; ment. Hitherto China has afforded but two great Imperial 1s to 3s 6d; Gunpowder 1s 2d to 4s 10d. staples of our consumption, tea and raw silk, which Stock in Dec. 1849, 26,000,000 lbs; 1841, 29,763, may be considered more as manufactured articles pe- 000lb.-London Mail. culiar to the soil, climate, and industry of China than mere raw products. The fertile and industrious prov- inces of China, themselves highly peopled, can afford no corn, no raw cotton, no timber, and little or no su-
THE Pittsburgh papers say that Captain Chaun- cey had inspected 100 Paixhan guns made there gar for exportation. On the contrary, all these things for Government, and that every gun passed in- spection, no one having proved deficient. They are imported. China has neither wine, on, coffee, or are all 32 pounders, and weigh about 2 tons each. fruits to export; but she has productive mines of gold We further perceive that the Iron Steam Frigate, and silver, and pays for the balance of imports over ex- ports in the precious metals. Every year since the building at Pittsburgh, is in rapid progress to com commencement of the activity of the Opium trade, shepletion.-New York Paper.
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No. 54 VOL. II.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
LONGBONG
NOTIFICATION.
GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 30TH, 1843.
THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official.
By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer Hongkong, March, 23rd. 1842.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, The accompanying Notification regard- ing a Floating Light lately established at the entrance of the Harbour of Bombay, is published for general information and guidance. By Order, G. A. MALCOLM. Government House, Hongkong, March 27, 1813.
NOTICE
Is hereby given, that a Floating Light is station- ed in the fair Channel into Bombay harbour, about of a mile to the S. W. by S. from the Fair Way Buoy, in about 9 fathoms at high water, and 7 fathoms at dow spring tides, with the following bearings and distances.
Flag-Staff on Malabar Point, N. 5° 46" E. dis- tant 6. 90. Nautic Miles.
The Light House on Colaba, N. 21° 34" E, distant 4. 56, Nautic Miles.
The Fair Way Buoy N. E. by N. distant of a mile.
The Floating Light at the Sunken Rock, N. 38° 50" E. distant 4. 68. miles
Kennery Island, S. 14° 15" E. distant 7. 43. miles.
. The Point of the S. W. Prong in 6 fathoms foul Ground, bears North about 2 miles.
The middle of Thull Shoal E. S. E. 2 miles. When approaching the harbour, if the Floating Light Vessel is seen bearing on any point from N. by E. round to the Eastward as far as S. E by S. a Ship might steer directly for it, and when up with the Light Vessel, should steer from her N. E. Easterly, so as to pass about of a mile to the Eastward of the other Light Vessel, which is
partel of a me to the
of the Sunken Rock. After rounding the Rock Light Vessel, you may steer moie Northerly, and if it be at night, should anchor about 1 mile to the N. E. by N from it, where the water will be smooth. The South point of the Middle Ground Shoal, bears N. N. E. distant 2 miles from the Rock Light Vessel.
Both Light Vessels are painted Red, each car- rying a Ball on the Light Mast, and during day light they hoist a Red Flag when a sail is in sight. The Outer Floating Light, burns a Blue Light at the end of each hour during the night, and displays a Torch at the half hours.
The Flood Tide comes in from S. W. and Ebb from the N. E. It is high Water at 12 hours on the full and change of the moon.
D. ROSS.
Master Attendant.
Bombay. 28th December, 1842. NOTE. The Floating Light was tried during the last Monsoon and rode well, but in the event of her breaking adrift, the Fair Way Buoy is contin- ued at its station.
FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE (*). THE Commissions dated 23rd December, 1842. To be Lieut. Colonels in the Army. Major Charles Warren of the 55th Foot. Major George Alex. Malcolm, of the 3rd Light Dragoons-
Major David Iynar Fawcett, of the 55th Foot. Major John Bloomfield Gough, of the 3rd Light Dra- goons.
Major Norman Maclean of the 55th Foot.
To be Majors in the Army:
Capt. James Paterson, of the 26th Foot. Capt. William Greenwood, of the Royal Artillery. Capt. William Raikes Faber, of the 49th Foot. Capt. Arthur O'Leary of the 55th Foot. Foot. Capt. Henry Charles Branston Daubeney of the
55th
of
Capt. David M'Andrew, of the 49th Foot. Capt. Francis Wigston, of the 18th Foot. Capt. Ferdinand Whittihgham, of the 20tb Foot. Colonel in the Army. To be Aides de Camp to the Queen, with the rank Lieut. Col. Colin Camphell, of the 98th Foot. Lt. Col. Peter Edmonstone Craigie of 55th Foot. Lt Col. Edmund Morris, of the 49th Foot. Officers of the Royal Marines appointed to take rank by Brevet, Commissions dated 23rd Dec. 1842. To be Majors in the Army: Capt. James Whitcomb
Capt. Francis Smith Hamilton.
Officers of the East India Company's Forces to take rank by Brevet in Her Majesty's Army in the East Indies, Coumissions dated 231 Dec, 1842.
To be Lieut. Colonels, Major Frederick Blundell, Madras Artillery. Major Charles Wallace Young, 14th Madras N, 1. Major John Campbell, 41st Madras N. I. To be Majors,
Capt. William Henry Simpson, 36th Madras N. I. Capt. Francis Archibald Reid. 6th Madras N. I. Capt. Robert Sherreft, 2nd Madras N. 1. Capt. Tho. Townsend Pears, Madras Engineers. Capt. Richard Cornwallis Moore, Madras Artillery. By the Gazette of 27th ult. Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to nominate and appoint Major General Lord Saltoun, a Companion of the Most Ilon- orable Military Order of the Bath. local Rank of Major-General in India; and Colonel Colonel Robert Bartley, of the 49th Foot, with the James Holmes Schoedde of the 55th Foot, with the local rank of Major-General in India, to be Knights Commanders of the said Most Honorable Military Order of the Bath.
The following Officers in Her Majesty's Service are appointed Companions of the said Most Hon'ble Military Order of the Bath:
Colonel Colin Campbell of the 98th Foot. Col. Peter Edmonstone Craigie, of the 55th Foot. Lieut. Col. John Knowles, of the Royal Artillery, Lieut. Col. Jeremiab Cooper, of the 18th Foot. Lieut. Col, William Johnstone, of the 26th Poot. Lieut. Col. Charles Warren, of the 55th Foot. Lieut.-Col. Geo. Alex. Malcolm 3d Light Dragoons Lieut,-Col. David Lynar Fawcett, of the 55th Foot Light Cragoons. Lieut.-Col. John Bloomfield Gough, of the 3rd
Lieut.-Col. Norman Maclean, of the 55th Foot, Major Grattan, of the 18th Foot. Major James Hope Grant, 9th Light Dragoons, Major Thomas Scott Reynolds, 49th Foot. Major William Greenwood, Royal Artillery. Major Chas. Henry Barnston Danbeney, 55th Foot. Major Ferdinand Whittingham, 26th Foot. Also the following Officers in the service of the Hon. East India Company to be Com
Most Tron, Miltary Order of the Bath:
teers.
Price 1 monthly Or 12 yearly
AUSTRALIA.
ANOTHER year has nearly closed itself upon us-let us look around and reflect. What have been the signs of decay in the town of Melbourne during that period? Handsome and commodious dwellings every where superseding the miserable skillions which preceded them: Drapers. ironmongers, druggists, grocers, book- sellers, and confectioners establishments, equal to any in the country towns of England, established and esta blishing.
An elegant and commodious Mechanics Institute completed; Courts of Law progressing; a splendid Banking House commencing; an Organ, fitted for u Cathedral, erected in a Dissenting Place of Worship, and Private Docks and Warehouses founded and in operation, not inferior to any private depositaries of the kind in London or Liverpool.
Account of weight of Wool Exported from Port Phillip, in
1840
929.325 lbs.
1841
. 1,713,430
1842
2,752,330
Value of Imports to Port Phillip, in
1840
£392,026
1841
364,398
1842
269,305
Value of Exports from Port Phillip, in 1840
£154.650
1841
200,308
223,392
1812 .
The Port Phillip Patriot.
THE TIMES AND THE GLASGOW MERCHANTS. publication of Thursday, "seems determined not to "SCOTCH Commerce," says the leading journal in its lose anything for asking." The Scotch merchants may perhaps say in reply, that what is worth having is worth the asking; and, without asking, due ex- shape of concession, from any Chancellor of her Ma- perience tells them that nothing can be got, in the jesty's Exchequer. But what is it, let us enquire, that the Glasgow merchants really seek for? A reduction of the duty on black tea by one half, which, they say truly, in the memorial from their East India Associa- tion, would not only facilitate the formation of a fair tariff with China, and increase the amount of British exports; but would not (at least only partially, and increase the consumption of sugar; another article of for a time) injure the revenue, and would, moreover, vast importance to the Exchequer. The Glasgow East India Association only seeks justice for China, and an observance of the strict principles of FAIR RECIPROCI TY with the Celestial Empire, in settling the tariff to be negotiated with this country, agreeably to the pro- visions of the treaty of Nankin.
If we do not act thus, other nations will, and we . shall justly forfeit the priority of footing in opening up new markets for our manufactures, which we pos sess by the skill and valour of our naval and military forces... These are the claims which "Scotch com- that very inconsistent organ of public opinion most Lieut. Col. George Wm. Aylmer Lloyd, of the 68th falsely denounces as a deinand upon the Government, Bengal Native Infantry, Commanding Bengal Volun- to agree to a loss of one million and a half of revenue." The Glasgow East India Association asks, certainly, Lieut.-Col. Roger Williamson Wilson, of the 65 B.N,I. for a remission of half the duty levied on black tea, Lieut-Col. Fraucis Spencer Hawkings of the 38 B.N.I.but they deny that compliance with their wishes will Lieut-Col John Cynaston Luard, of 2d Madras N. I. entail any permanent loss of revenge to the Fxchequer. Lieut. Col. Fredk. Blundell, of the Madras Infantry. We believe they are well founded in that denial, and Lieut.-Col. Chas. Wallace Young, 14th Madras N. I. that a diminution of 100 per cent on the duty presently Lieut. Col. John Campbell, 41st Madras N. I. levied on the low priced tea would not only be found Major Henry Moore. 34th Bengal N. I, to inofense the consuming power of the Chinese na. Major Wm. Hy. Simpson, 36th Madras N. I. tion, so as to enable them to buy largely of our manu- Major Francis Archd, Reid, 6th Madras N, I. facturers in exchange; but that it would be forced to Major Thos. Townsend Pears, of the Madras Engrs. operate as a most beneficial lever in enabling the Go- Major R, Cornwallis Moore, of the Madras Artillery. vernment to reduce the sugar duties, for every addi-. tional pound of tea consumed would be attended with an increase in the consumption of sugar.
We had not space to insert this list in our last issue when we referred thereto.
Major Malcolm arrived in town on the 10th Dec., with des. patches from China for the Earl of Aberdeen, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Commander Richards, Royal Navy, arrived in town at the same time with despatches from China for the Lords of the Admiralty. Major Malcolra attended at the Foreign-office, and also paid a visit to the Earl of Aberdeen at his private resideace in Argyll-street." The great seal of England was affixed on the 31st December to the treaty recently ratified between this country and China, at the residence of the Lord Chancellor, in Great George-street, Hanover-square; after which it was transmitted to the War. ffice, for the purpose of being forwarded to the "Celestial" empire, un- der the care of Major Malcolm. The seal is enclosed in a very handsome silver bux (similar to that used for the patent of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales) and, together with the important documeut to which it is appended, is enclosed in an elegant case covered with crimson velvet. Of the seal itself, it is Expected that no trace of the impression of Mr. Won's beautiful mould will exist when the case reaches its destination, on account indeed, on former occasions, it has been discovered that during of the yielding nature of the materials of which it is composed; the comparatively short journey between Scotland and London the design has been completely obliterated. London Mail.
The Timessays:-"We apprehend that this grant of a million and a half to the adventurous importers or exporters of Glasgow and other place, might encourage a demand for the other 1,500,0001 or 2,000,000! which remains behind; and that even ofter that concession were made to their feverish appetita, it might at last appear that we had only Been fostering an unhealthy and unwarranted extension of export. sicular in its character to that of 1838-7. similar in the distress. which it would produce, and probably similar in the cry which the sufferers would immediately raise to be reimbursed at the expense of some interest."
This is sheer begging of the question. It is no gool answer to the deraand for an abatement of the present exorbitant duty levied on black tea, that if that demand were conceded it might lead to a demand for taking off the remaining duty. Such a claim wowld be laughed at by any Government, because it would have no good support it. But at prosent the duty levied on black ground of grievance or sound commercial principle to tea is equal to 200 per cent, while on the high priced tea consumed by the wealthy classes, it is not over 50 per cent. (To be continued in our next)
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As promised in our last, we now glance at the sayings and doings in England, on receiving news of the PEACE. We have only space to cite the two Leading English journals. The Times expressed its lively satisfaction at the termination of a War it has "never been able to believe just." It said "the gains are ill-gotten and may share the fate of many similar acquisitions, but then we shall no longer be sickened by seeing the brethren and successors in arms of those who stemmed the tide of battle at Albuera, or Waterloo, sweeping away with cannon or bayonet crowds of poor pigtailed animals; and read after a day of slaughter, that a Corporal and half a dozen privates comprise the whole loss of the British Army." Speaking of our future prospects and altered position,it observes our o fficers in Canton, Amoy and Ningpo will now speak in another tone, and will receive a dif- ferent attention; and something of European law and regularity will be infused into those perplexing and irregular relations to which in part we owe the late contest.
The Chronicle of course exults in the news, and
for the special laudation, or rather exculpation of the ex-foreign Secretary twits the adverse faction with the memorable debate in 1840 on China Af fairs, which was so near ousting the Melbourne Ministry. It seeks to justify the oflicial neglect or abandonment of Captain Elliot, by pointing to the magnificent results achieved by II. E. Sir Hen- ry Pottinger, who also it avers was not shackled with definite instructions and the absence of which secured his diplomatic success. It says with res- pect to Captain Elliot and the Debate, in vain was it mged the impossibility of controlling by minute
instructions the conduct of our relations with Country more than 15,000 miles distant from us. It asks how conclusively the validity of this argu- ment is proved by the recent intelligence, but also says, had the Chinese only held out a little longer a special mission (alluding derisively to Lord Ash: burton's to America) must have been the reward of their perseverance.
On the Continent, France excepted, the modera- tion of Great Britain is justly extolled, and much satisfaction is expressed at the vast prospect pre- sented by the opening of a new Continent to the increasing activity of all Europeans. A Paris pa per, La Presse, denounces the War as unjust but remarks with a good deal of truth "the English are immutable in their Policy. In all their ar- rangements with foreign nations we find the trace of the same prevailing principles. They tend in- cessantly to seize upon the best positions through- out the globe. The Island of HONGKONG was long coveted by the English. It is the best situation in the Chainese Seas; it is auf inestimable advanced post in the southern Archipelago. For these rca sons England takes possession of it." It adds with regard to the Conditions of the PACIFICATION, "this is a great, a magnificent success-a success which does honour to our Civilization, to the age we live in and particularly to the people who have extort- ed it from the pusillanimity of the authorities of the Celestial Empire."
Having touched on the Sayings, we turn to the doings on receipt of the gratifying intelligence. It was on the 23d November, that Lord Stanley ad- dressed the Lord Mayor, announcing "that it has pleased Almighty God to crown her Majesty's arms with complete success; and that the Em- peror of China, has been compelled to recognize
the claims of Great Britain." In the metropolis the Church Bells rang, the Park and Tower guns roared in honour of the occasion. A Salute from the Castle and the chimes of the City Bells glad. dened the denizens of Auld reckie. In Dublin, more gay and joyous still, the whole garrison as- sembled in Phoenix Park and hailed the welcome news by firing a feu de joie. At Liverpool the in- telligence was greeted with firing of guns and ring- ing, of bells. In the Provinces the demonstrations of popular satisfaction were universal so that one. might then have justly called our country by its time-honoured, genial, but alas! almost obsolete title of merry England.
The funds of course rose, nearly every article of produce and manufacture sympathised and brought better prices. The value of shipping and machinery was sensibly affected, the city quidnuncs even affirmed the Income Tax was to be taken off instanter. Having braved the unpopularity of such an impost the Premier is toe sagacious, we think, not to continue it for the terin prescribed by the act, to say nothing of the grievous falling off in the Revenue for the last quarter.
All our letters indulge in a strain of buoyancy and confulence highly satisfactory, and we rejoice to know that tens of thousands of our countrymen were--thanks to the PEACE-agreeably surprised in- to the unexpected enjoyment of a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
IT is reported that Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane will shortly proceed to Manilla, that the Belleisle will soon sail for England, and the Royalist for Port Essington and Sydney.
Chinese Tariff-IN reply to C. K. we may observe that although we had prepar ed a Pro-forma Chinese Tariff, classified on the plan of Mr. Mac Gregor, as given in the Report of Import Duties Committee and which has been adopted in the late revision of Sir Robert Peel, yet owing to the want of accurate statistical information and the non-existence of a Chamber of Commerce, we were so dissatisfied with the number of blanks in the Columns. that we would not venture to present it to our readers. When the press of recent intel- ligence is over, we hope to give a specimen of our attempt.
In our early issue we called attention to the propriety, nay the necessity of an application to the Government for a reduction of the Tea Duty, We were confident of a ready response and a hearty co-operation at home. We have not been deceived, the East India Association of Glasgow (vide our last) have transmitted a memorial to the Lords of the Treasury, wherein they very forcibly urge the expediency of a reduction of the duty on black Teas of one half.
It was in reference to this memorial that the TIMES assailed them. We much regret that we have been compelled for want of space, to abridge the rejoinder of the LONDON JOURNAL OF COM- MERCE, which appears in another part of our Paper. We however cannot forbear expressing our cordial satisfaction at its tone and spirit, and we tender to our Metropolitan Contemporary the warmest thanks for his powerful assistance in promoting the cause of JUSTICE TO CHINA.
We cannot detail in full our own views, suffice it to say, at present, that we would prefer abstractedly an ad valorem duty on Tea, as is recomended by many influential parties. But we do not disguise from ourselves, the practical difficul- ties, which it is, alleged, would now arise from such a mode of assessment, although during the Company's Monopoly they were not felt.
We would be very chary of recommending any plan which should in the least interfere with the enterprise of our Merchants, or the legitimate fa- of Tea. At the same time, we find much exag- cilities and convenience of the buyers and sellers gerated apprehension exists; with respect to the inconveniencies which would spring from levying an ad valorem. The plan we would venture to recommend would be a combination of a fixed and an ad valorem duty, and hence perhaps liable o the objections so strongly urged against a sliding scale.
If an ad valorem duty were levied on all Teas above the value of Is. 3.1. per lb. and no less than 1s. 3d. per lb. leviable on any sort or kind of Tea imported: the capital objection to an ad valorem have Tea dust, and spurious stuff, called Tea, duty would be removed. We should not then brought in, as alleged for Dyeing purposes, but really, to mix with Teas paying a much higher rate of Duty.
With an ad valorem duty, unmodified by some such limit as we have indicated, Her Majesty's lieges would stand a chance of being poisoned by the cargoes of rubbish, not Tea, although so design- in bond. We need hardly say, with an ad valorem ated, which would be vended, at 6d. to 9d. per lb. duty, there would be such a serious deficiency in the Revenue, as would bar its adoption now by any ly show, would entail no greater loss of Revenue, minister. Our recommendation, as we will short- than Sir Robert Peel would cheerfully make, (it convinced on this point) to promote the comfort of the people, and the just clans of Anglo-Chinese cominerce.
We take this opportunity of telling C. K. that with the best mutual efforts of friendly Europeans powers, we yet never knew a Tariff, or Commercial Treaty that did not require a year, at least, to complete its ad- justment. It would perhaps have savoured too much of la nation boutiquiere, to have We make out, that the consumption of Tea, du- made it a condition of the Treaty of Nan-ring the present year, will reach, if it do not ex-- kin, that our Cottons and Broad Cloths ceed lb.40,000,000. It is fair to assume that the should be admissible at not more than a average value of such Tea, when imported, will be specified duty, yet not having done this, we £3.000.000. The general improvement of the 15. Gd: per lb., thus producing Revenue of
for such formal arrangements.
Japan.-WE see it is reported that the Samurang, 26, has been commissioned by Capt. E. Belcher for surveying. We are told he is appointed to make a hydrogra- phic survey of the Coast of Japan and neighbouring islands.
muy. and the continuance of the Income Tax, quite satisfy us, that with the reduction we ask, the national expenditure in 1843, will not exceed the income. Our proposition would not involve a present loss of more than £500,000 to the Revenue.
Again, Sir Robert Peel on introducing his fin- ancial measures, and as a plea for so irksome an Impost, as the Income Tax, declared that the sav ings on many articles of daily consumption, would be so much reduced, by the operation of his new Tariff, that generally, the payers of the Income Tax would be inore than re-imbursed. We be
and additional interest to everything ap-lieve this has been partially realized, but it would Our occupation of longkong gives a new pertaining to Japan. Despite the unsuc- be entirely so, by the adoption of our suggestion. cessful attempt of the Morrison, to open a communication with the authorities, and to restore to their homes some shipwrecked Japanese Sailors we yet hope (if the Samu- rang proceeds to the destination indicated,) the attempt will be renewed and that some of the Japanese, now at Macao, will be af- forded an opportunity of returning to their own country.
The Chinese Repository says the num- ber of Japanese vessels driven off their own coast and part of the crews of which are known to have been rescued, during the last seven years, have been fourteen in num- ber. The last vessel from Mazatlan brought two of this nation, who were astonished to recognise at Macao, two of their country- men whom they had last spoke in the Bay of Yedo,
It is superfluous to mention, that Tea is no long- ea a luxury, but an article of prime necessity, that a reduction in its cost, would go far to popularize the Income Tax, would greatly augment the com- fort of the poorer classes, would promote the cause of temperance and morality, and at the same time benefit the rever ue by increasing the con- sumption of Sugar, besides affording additional facilities to our commerce with China.
Glad shall we be, if proper efforts shall be made to secure these results, if made, success is certain. In which case, we should not be at all surprised to see (sume two and half years hence, when the. Income Tax expires) the minister propose to di- minish the Tea Daty, so far, as even to fix the starting point at one shilling per pound, instead of 1s. 3d, which we now recommend. With such a reduction, we would venture to affirm, but a few years could elapse, ere the consumption of Tea in Great Britain would be at least doubled, seeing that, at present, the average annual consumption is little more than one pound and a quarter per head !
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. FRIEND
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We learn from our Correspondent at Cauton, under date of the 28 inst. that on the reported arrival of the January Mail at Hongkong, there was considerable found some Commercial Statistics of Ma-ters had been digested, and the reports of the Brokers In another part of our paper will be excitement which led, to an immediate cessation of transactions. When however the contents of the let
We claim the attention of our readers to the account of his visit to Samarcand and cir- following reply of Lord Aberdeen, to the applica- cumjacent countries will possess much tion of the East India and China'Association to be interest. informed with respect to the Treaty of Nankin. We should infer from this official communication, that the Treaty would not be officially published in England, till intelligence of the exchange of rat- ifications was received, some six months hence nila, from the SEMINARIO FILIPINO. We well weighed, it was discovered therefrom and by the perhaps, by which time Parliament for this ses- have before enlarged upon the present and Account Sales that after all, matters were not quite so sion will be up. growing importance of our relations with bad in England as was expected. The most discouraging circumstance in the Home Although diplomatic etiquete may prescribe the Philippine Islands, and it is really sur-market was considered to be, not the gradual depres these formalities, it is quite apparent, we think, from prising that every maritime nation but sion of prices after the receipt of the news of the the tone of the reply, that every important stipula- Great Britain has a Consul at Manila. Peace, but the injudicious pressing of Sales by Specu tion and condition of the Treaty, will be well known in England, long prior to the period we That of France occupies a prominent po-lators and Importers. By the last accounts, the mar- ket was somewhat relieved from this pressure, hence name. The national mind is so fully impressed sition, being a Consul-general and placed it was thought, in face of the ordinary Spring demand with a sense of the vast results which may over all the Consuls in Indo-China and for exportation to the Continent and Canada, with the arise therefrom, irrespective of the important China. general aspect of the deliveries and stock, besides the interests directly concerned, that we feel sure This omission has arisen we have no growing demand consequent on the improving state of doubt from the locality of Manila, being as the Country, that the Prices of Tea would at least be maintained in England, if they even did not advance. it is, within the limits of the East India Although 25 millions have been shipped since the Companys Charter; but now its Trading 30th June, and nearly as much more will be despatched privileges are abolished, we are really as- before the season ends; yet the probability of a reduc tion of the Tea Duty (which we hold to be likely,. if tonished British interests has been so for-pressed in the right quarter and which we have so long gotten, or neglected at home,that we should earnestly advocated) and a greatly increased consump- not, ere this, have had a Consul of our na- tion, led parties to come into the Market, and a very tion on an Island, with which we have so large business has been done during the past week. Upwards of 100 Chops have been fixed; the prices of considerable a trade. CONGOU from 16 to 27 taels. Almost every gool Chop has been picked up, and at rates which, with re- ference to the opening prices, are cousidered moderate, not to say Cheap.
Min-
during the present session, sundry questions (by con- sent) will be put to the Premier, or Foreign ister, the answers to which, will fully satisfy the laudable curiosity and just expectations of the public.
Sir,
Foreign Office, Jany, 3rd, 1843.
I am directed by the Earl of Aberdeen to ac- knowledge the receipt of the Letter,which you ad- dressed to His Lordship on the 31st Dec. on be half of the Committee of the East India and China Association, requesting to be made acquainted with such provisions of the Treaty signed by Sir Henry Pottinger with the Chinese Plenipotentiaries on the 29th August, as may have reference to the regulation of the future Commercial intercourse between this country and China. His Lordship directs me to state to you in reply, that altho' Her Majesty has been pleased to ratify the Treaty signed by Sir Henry Pottinger, it would be in consistent with the general practice, officially to inake known the contents of that Treaty until Her Majesty's Ratification shall have been ex- changed against the Ratification of the Emperor of China, as the Treaty cannot be considered to be formally concluded, until that exchange has taken place.
Lord Aberdeen, however, regrets the less that he is precluded from giving you officially the infor- mation that you request, as the accounts contained in the Public prints of the late negociations in China, are substantially correct, and His Lordship desires me to state to you that Her Majesty's Govt. trusts that the stipulations of the Treaty, and the arrangements which have yet to be made for giving full effect to it, will place the intercourse between the two Countries on a satisfactory footing Her Majesty's Govt. will spare no exertion to pro- tect and promote the legal Trade of Her Majesty's Subjects resorting to China; but Her Majesty's Govt. feel that the advantages which Her Majes- ty's Subjects may derive from the trade with Chi- na must after all depend in a great measure on the manner in which that Trade shall be conduct- ed by the parties who may engage in it. Her Majesty's Govt. would therefore call the attention of all such parties to the expediency of impressing upon those whom they may employ, that, at the commencement of the new era which is about to open to British Trade in China, it is of the utmost importance that the feelings and prejudices of the Chinese Authorities and people should, as far as possible, be respected, and that every endeavour should be made to conciliate the good will of the inhabitants of the Country, and to inspire them with a favorable opinion of the British character. I am, Sir,
To
Your most obedt. Servant CANNING.
(Signed) Sir George Larpent Bt. &c. &c.
OUR New Zealand friends will be glad to hear that the recommendation (Vide No. 46) to supply them the products of this Country direct has been adopted; and our Countrymen at Wellington and Auckland will, we are sure, gladly greet such an arri- val to their shores. We hope we shall have to announce the successful issue of this adventure.
DEATHS.--By the London Mail for De- comber we see reported the demise of the Bishop of Waterford, Viscount Gort, Sir George Walker, William Hone author of
There are besides few, if any port to which so many of our shipwrecked coun- trymen are brought, or are compelled to seek refuge as Manila. The Merchants there, are unanimous as to the expediency of the appointment we recommend; the pro- priety of which, is also confirmed by the Merchants here.
We feel confident the attention of the Home Government, has only to be directed to the matter by H. E. the Plenipotentiary, and this acknowledged deficiency in our Consular arrangements will no longer exist. Grievous are the complaints, which from time to time reach us, from the want a Bri- tish representative at Manila.
We reluctantly insert the letter of L; not be- cause we entirely disagree with him in opinion, but because we much dislike the tone of his com- munication. We believe the Chinese authorities would at once pay any demand for the losses by the late riot at Canton, which ought be sanctioned II. E. the Plenipotentiary. For this very reason it behoves H. E. as the guardian, not only of Brit- ish interests but of British honour, to take especial care, that none but just claims should receive his official sanction for liquidation.
With every confidence in the integrity of our British merchants, and the general correctness of their claims, yet it must not be forgotten, that in one or two instances exorbitant compensation has been demanded, which necessitates the strictest scrutiny and examination of every claim, We have no doubt, a very short time will elapse, ere H. E. will see that every sufferer is indemnified for his losses. by the Canton riot.
FIVE Orass Canon captured from the Cm- nese have been placed in the Tower. Four of them are of large Calibre and of excellent work- manship.
-The East India and China Association has again urged on Government the expediency of se- curing to England in the Treaty the right of hav- ing an ambassador at Pekin. We need repeat our reasons for protesting against such a mischiev- ous condition at the present juncture. The as- sociation is far more reasonable when it requires that to all Eurapeans settled in China the permis- sion to have their wives and families residing with
them should be accorded.
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- According to the Morning Post the Chinese no sooner heard of the arrival of Major General Lord Saltoun C. B., G. C. H., than they at once agreed to abandon all further resistance as hopeless. At the Polytechnic Institution, Mr. Carey has lately exhibited a microscope of Six powers, rang- millions of times. By the latter power the eye of ing from 'one hundred and thirty to seventy-four a fly which is said to contain 750 lenses, is so magnified that each lens appears to be fourteen inches in diameter, and the human hair is magnified to eighteen inches in diameter, or four feet in circumference.
the Every Day Book and the well known Piracy. Captain Anderson of H. M. S. political parodies and satires, John Bellamy Pylades, his officers and crew, have been the celebrated author of the New Transla- awarded by the Admiralty Courts £20 per tion of the Bible, and Professor Lehmann, head on 52 pirates, killed in action, on the the Russian naturalist. We hope his tra- 31st July 1841, in Chusan roads. No head vels in Central Asia will be published if it money was allowed on a like number that be true that his M. S. were preserved. An escaped.
The buyers have good reasons for now purchasing, seeing that (owing to the delay-albeit inevitable) in opening the Northern Ports, all expectation of any important supply from thence this season, is abandoned. Then too, remunerating rates are obtainable on the Staple imports of British manufacture, Further, the large shipments, now on their way, have a direct ten. dency to keep up the prices of Exports and also di- minish those of Imports, from the natural and laudable anxiety of commission Merchants to make quick re- turns to their Constituents.
Hysons may be now quoted 2, and good Sorts of CoxGous fully 1 tacl higher.
There has been a heavy Crop of CONGOU this sea. son, and stocks on hand at Canton are very large for this period of the year; still with an Export duty of taels, it is hardly likely Congous will descend much, if anything lower them 16 taels. The prices quoted as ruling are for Congou common
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It is thought the present rates for Imports, will not long continue, as the Chinese Merchants and dealers are fully aware that heavy arrivals will soon take place. At the present time there is not much doing, are in fair demand, the former, of good quality, grey except in LONG CLOTHS and COTTON TWIST which 82.80 to 83.10, white 82,80 to $3,30; the latter for 18s. to 20s. 824 to $30. WOOLLENS. Spanish stripes 81 to 81,40 but dull of Sale. In COTTON nothing do- ing of importance.
taation in the value of the more staple descriptions of Goods. 27-inch 72-reed Printers have been dull of sale, and have receded a little in price, but are in better demand, and prices firmer. 36-40-inch Shirtings and fine Long Cloths are held at about Is per piece advance on lowest prices current some months ago, and these rates are firmly maintained. Stocks are very low, and many of our most extensive manufacturers are under contract at 9a. 9d. for 36-inch 72 reed Shirtings; 89. 10 & half d. for 39-40 inch 64-read, and 10s. 7 & half d. for 72-reed grey Lung Cloths. Some of them are even holding at 3d. advance on these rates, in anticipation of favourable intelligence from India. The stock of Twist are light, and the market in a very healthy state, although not much doing. Our last quotations are fully supported, with the exception perhaps, of 16.24's Water Twist, which is heavy, and may in some instances be purchased on rather more favour. able terms.
LONDON MAIL-
THE TEA TRADE-A pamphlet on the Tea trade just publish. ed, states that in.
"The year 1839 the highest price of the year paid for Com. pany's Congou at the sale price was 2. 74. per lb.; the lowest Is 5d. per lb.; stock on the 31st of December, 5:2,500,000lb.; stuck of Company's congou 33,000 cheste; delivered for home con- sumption 32,366 4121b.; gross duty paid, 3,385,963. In 1840 the highest price was 31. 3d. per lb.; lowest, 1s. 11d. stock 31st gross amount of duty paid £3,663,008. In 1841 the highest price of December, 46,500,000lb.; stock of Company's congou, 28,700 chests; quantity delivered for home consumption, 35,136,232b. was 2. 9d. per lb.; lowest, 1s. 44d; sock 31st of December; 36,000,000lb.; ditto Company's congou, 11,500 chests; quantity delivered for home consumption, 32,262,905lb.; gr sa amount of duty paid, £3,473,951. Jn 1812 the stock on hand of Company's congou on the 30th November, was 8,400 chests; the highest price, 2s, lowest, 1s, 5d.; stock at close of the year about 31,006, 003lb; quantity taken for home consumption, 36,000,000; quan- tity delivered for exportation stated at 4,000,000lbs
Bombay Times. THE whale ship America arrived at New Bed- ford on Saturday, after a cruise of 26 months, with 4700 barrels of oil and 4500 pounds of whalebone, the largest cargo ever recorded in the annals of whale fishing in any part of the world.
VIDE SUPPLEMENT.
Ibid.
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As promised in our last, we now glance at the sayings and doings in England, on receiving news of the PEACE. We have only space to cite the two Leading English journals. The Times expressed its lively satisfaction at the termination of a War it has never been able to believe just." It said "the gains are ill-gotten and may share the fate of many similar acquisitions, but then we shall no longer be sickened by seeing the brethren and successors in arms of those who stemmed the tide of battle at Albuera, or Waterloo, sweeping away with cannon or bayonet crowds of poor pigtailed animals; and read after a day of slaughter, that a Corporal and half a dozen privates cothprise the whole loss of the British Army." Speaking of our future prospects and altered position,it observes our o fficers in Canton, Amoy and Ningpo will now speak in another tone, and will receive a dif- ferent attention; and something of European law and regularity will be infused into those perplexing and irregular relations to which in part we owe the late contest.
The Chronicle of course exults in the news, and
the claims of Great Britain." In the metropolis the Church Bells rang, the Park and Tower guns roared in honour of the occasion. A Salute from the Castle and the chimes of the City Bells glad. more gay and joyous still, the whole garrison as- dened the denizens of Auld reckie. In Dublin, sembled in Phoenix Park and hailed the welcome news by firing a feu de joie. At Liverpool the in- telligence was greeted with firing of guns and ring- ing, of bells. In the Provinces the demonstrations of popular satisfaction were universal so that one. might then have justly called our country by its time-honoured, genial, but alas! almost obsolete title of merry England.
The funds of course rose, nearly every article of produce and manufacture sympathised and brought better prices. The value of shipping and machinery was sensibly affected, the city quidnuncs even affirmed the Income Tax was to be taken off instanter. Having braved the unpopularity of such an impost the Premier is too sagacious, we think, not to continue it for the terin prescribed by the act, to say nothing of the grievous falling off in the Revenue for the last quarter.
All our letters indulge in a strain of buoyancy and confulence highly satisfactory, and we rejoice to know that tens of thousands of our countrymen were--thanks to the PEACE-agreeably surprised in- to the unexpected enjoyment of a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
It is reported that Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane will shortly proceed to Manilla, that the Belleisle will soon sail for England, and the Royalist for Port Essington and Sydney.
Chinese Tariff-IN reply to C. K. we may observe that although we had prepar- ed a Pro-forma Chinese Tariff, classified on the plan of Mr. Mac Gregor, as given in the Report of Import Duties Committee and which has been adopted in the late revision of Sir Robert Peel, yet owing to the want of accurate statistical information and the non-existence of a Chamber of Commerce, we were so dissatisfied with the number of blanks in the Columns. that we would not venture to present it to our readers. When the press of recent intel- ligence is over, we hope to give a specimen of our attempt.
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In our early issue we called attention to the propriety, nay the necessity of an application to the Government for a reduction of the Tea Duty, We were confident of a ready response and a deceived, the East India Association of Glasgow hearty co-operation at home. We have not been (vide our last) have transmitted a memorial to the Lords of the Treasury, wherein they very forcibly urge the expediency of a reduction of the duty on black Teas of one half.
It was in reference to this memorial that the TIMES assailed them. We much regret that we have been compelled for want of space, to abridge the rejoinder of the LONDON JOURNAL OF COM- MERCE, which appears in another part of our Paper. We however cannot forbear expressing our cordial satisfaction at its tone and spirit, and we tender to our Metropolitan Contemporary the warmest thanks for his powerful assistance in promoting the cause of JusTICE TO CHINA.
suffice it to say, at present, that we would prefer We cannot detail in full our own views, abstractedly an ad valorem duty on Tea, as is recomended by many influential parties. But we do not disguise from ourselves, the practical difficul- ties, which it is, alleged, would now arise from such a mode of assessment, although during the Company's Monopoly they were not felt.
We would be very chary of recommending any plan which should in the least interfere with the enterprise of our Merchants, or the legitimate fa- of Tea. At the same time, we find much exag- cilities and convenience of the buyers and sellers gerated apprehension exists; with respect to the inconveniencies which would spring from levying an ad valorem. The plan we would venture to recommend would be a combination of a fixed and an ad valorem duty, and hence perhaps liable to the objections so strongly urged against a sliding scale.
If an ad valorem duty were levied on all Teas above the vale of 1s. 3.1. per lb. and no less than 1s. 3d. per lb. leviable on any sort or kind of Tea imported: the capital objection to an ad valorem have Toa dust, and spurious stuff, called Tea, duty would be removed. We should not then brought in, as alleged for Dyeing purposes, but really, to mix with Teas paying a much higher rate of Duty.
With an ad valorem duty, unmodified by some such limit as we have indicated, Her Majesty's lieges would stand a chance of being poisoned by the cargoes of rubbish, not Tea, although so design- in bond. We need hardly say, with an ad valorem ated, which would be vended, at 6d. to 9d. per lb. duty, there would be such a serious deficiency in ly show, would entail no greater loss of Revenue, the Revenue, as would bar its adoption now by any minister. Our recommendation, as we will short- than Sir Robert Peel would cheerfully make, (it convinced on this point) to promote the comfort of the people, and the just clauns of Anglo-Chinese commerce.
for the special laudation, or rather exculpation of that with the best mutual efforts of friendly We take this opportunity of telling C. K. the ex-foreign Secretary twits the adverse faction with the memorable debate in 1840 on China Af Europeans powers, we yet never knew fairs, which was so near ousting the Melbourne Tariff, or Commercial Treaty that did not Ministry. It seeks to justify the official neglect require a year, at least, to complete its ad- or abandonment of Captain Elliot, by pointing to justment. It would perhaps have savoured the magnificent results achieved by II. E. Sir Hen- too much of la nation boutiquiere, to have We make out, that the consumption of Tea, du- ry Pottinger, who also it avers was not shackled made it a condition of the Treaty of Nan-ring the present year, will reach, if it do not ex-~ with definite instructions and the absence of which secured his diplomatic success. It says with reskin, that our Cottons and Broad Cloths ceed lb.40,000,000. It is fair to assume that the pect to Captain Elliot and the Debate, in vain was should be admissible at not more than a average value of such Tea, when imported, will be £3,000,000. The general improvement of the 1s. 6d. per lb., thus producing a Revenue of country, and the continuance of the Income Tax qane satisty us, that with the reduction we ask, the national expenditure in 1843, will not exceed the income. Our proposition would not involve a present loss of more than £500,000 to the Revenue.
it urred the impossibility of controlling by minute specified duty, yet not having done this, we instructions the conduct of our relations with a must be content to wait the time necessary
of their perseverance.
country more than 15000 miles distant feum ne It asks how conclusively the validity of this argu- ment is proved by the recent intelligence, but also says, had the Chinese only held out a little longer a special mission (alluding derisively to Lord Ash- burton's to America) must have been the reward On the Continent, France excepted, the modera- tion of Great Britain is justly extolled, and much satisfaction is expressed at the vast prospect pre- sented by the opening of a new Continent to the increasing activity of all Europeans. A Paris pa- per, La Presse, denounces the War as unjust but remarks with a good deal of truth "the English are immutable in their Policy. In all their ar- rangements with foreign nations we find the trace of the same prevailing principles. They tend in- cessantly to seize upon the best positions through- out the globe. The Island of HONGKONG was long coveted by the English. It is the best situation in the Chinese Seas; it is auf inestimable advanced post in the southern Archipelago. For these rea- sons England takes possession of it." It adds with regard to the Conditions of the PACIFICATION, "this is a great, a magnificent success--a success which does honour to our Civilization, to the age we live
Japan. We see it is reported that the Samurang, 26, has been cominissioned by Capt. E. Belcher for surveying. We are told he is appointed to make a hydrogra- phic survey of the Coast of Japan and neighbouring islands.
Again, Sir Robert Peel on introducing his fin- ancial measures, and as a plea for so irksome an Impost, as the Income Tax, declared that the sav- ings on many articles of daily consumption, would be so much reduced, by the operation of his new Our occupation of Hongkong gives a new Tariff, that generally, the payers of the Income and additional interest to everything ap-lieve this has been partially realized, but it would Tax would be inore than re-imbursed. We be- pertaining to Japan. Despite the unsuc- be entirely so, by the adoption of our suggestion. cessful attempt of the Morrison, to open a communication with the authorities, and to restore to their homes some shipwrecked Japanese Sailors we yet hope (if the Sam rang proceeds to the destination indicated,) the attempt will be renewed and that some of the Japanese, now at Macao, will be af- forded an opportunity of returning to their own country.
The Chinese Repository says the num-
It is superfluous to mention, that Tea is no long- ea a luxury, but an article of prime necessity, that a reduction in its cost, would go far to popularize the Income Tax, would greatly augment the com- fort of the poorer classes, would promote the cause of temperance and morality, and at the same time benefit the reverue by increasing the con- sumption of Sugar, besides affording additional facilities to our commerce with China.
Glad shall we be, if proper efforts shall be made to secure these results, if made, success is certain. In which case, we should not be at all surprised to in and particularly to the people who have extort-ber of Japanese vessels driven off their own see (sume two and half years hence, when the ed it from the pusillanimity of the authorities of the coast and part of the crews of which are Income Tax expires) the minister propose to di- Celestial Empire." known to have been rescued, during the minish the Tea Daty, so far, as even to fix the last seven years, have been fourteen in num- starting point at one shilling per pound, instead of ber. The last vessel from Mazatlan broughts. 3d, which we now recommend. With such a two of this nation, who were astonished to reduction, we would venture to affirm, but a few years could clapse, ere the consumption of Tea in recognise at Macao, two of their country- Great Britain would be at least doubled, seeing men whom they had last spoke in the Bay that, at present, the average annual consumption is little more than one pound and a quarter per head! of Yedo,
Having touched on the Sings, we turn to the doings on receipt of the gratifying intelligence. It was on the 23d November, that Lord Stanley ad- dressed the Lord Mayor, announcing "that it has pleased Almighty God to crown her Majesty's arms with complete success; and that the Em- peror of China, has been compelled to recognize
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. FRIEND
COMMERCIAL
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We learn from our Correspondent at Canton, under date of the 28 inst. that on the reported arrival of the January Mail at Hongkong, there was considerable In another part of our paper will be excitement which led, to an immediate cessation of found some Commercial Statistics of Ma-ters had been digested, and the reports of the Brokers
transactions. When however the contents of the let
well weighed, it was discovered therefrom and by the Account Sales that after all, inatters were not quite so
We claim the attention of our readers to the account of his visit to Samarcand and cir- following reply of Lord Aberdeen, to the applica- cumjacent countries will possess much tion of the East India and China'Association to be interest. informed with respect to the Treaty of Nankin. We should infer from this official communication, that the Treaty would not be officially published in England, till intelligence of the exchange of rat- ifications was received, some six months hence nila, from the SEMINARIO FILIPINO. We perhaps, by which time Parliament for this ses- have before enlarged upon the present and sion will be up. growing importance of our relations with bad in England as was expected. The most discouraging circumstance in the Home Although diplomatic etiquette may prescribe the Philippine Islands, and it is really sur-market was considered to be, not the gradual depres- these formalities, it is quite apparent, we think, from prising that every maritime nation but sion of prices after the receipt of the news of the the tone of the reply, that every important stipula- Great Britain has a Consul at Manila. Peace, but the injudicious pressing of Sales by Specu- tion and condition of the Treaty, will be well lators and Importers. By the last accounts, the mar- known in England, long prior to the period we That of France occupies a prominent po-ket was somewhat relieved from this pressure, hence name. The national mind is so fully impressed sition, being a Consul-general and placed it was thought, in face of the ordinary Spring demand with a sense of the vast results which may over all the Consuls in Indo-China and for exportation to the Continent and Canada, with the arise therefrom, irrespective of the important China. general aspect of the deliveries and stock, besides the interests directly concerned, that we feel sure This omission has arisen we have no growing demand consequent on the improving state of during the present session, sundry questions (by con- doubt from the locality of Manila, being as the Country, that the Prices of Ten would at least be sent) will be put to the Premier, or Foreign Min- it is, within the limits of the East India maintained in England, if they even did not advance. Although 25 millions have been shipped since the ister, the answers to which, will fully satisfy the laudable curiosity and just expectations of the Companys Charter; but now its Trading 30th June, and nearly as much more will be despatched public. privileges are abolished, we are really as- before the season ends; yet the probability of a reduc- tonished British interests has been so for- tion of the Tea Duty (which we hold to be likely,, if pressed in the right quarter and which we have so long gotten, or neglected at home,that we should earnestly advocated) and a greatly increased consump- not, ere this, have had a Consul of our na- tion, led parties to come into the Market, and a very tion on an Island, with which we have so large business has been done during the past week. Upwards of 100 Chops have been fixed; the prices of considerable a trade. CONGOU from 16 to 27 taels. Almost every good Chop has been picked up, and at rates which, with re- ference to the opening prices, are cousidered moderate,
Foreign Office, Jany. 3rd, 1843.
Sir, I am directed by the Earl of Aberdeen to ac- knowledge the receipt of the Letter, which you ad- dressed to His Lordship on the 31st Dec. on be half of the Committee of the East India and China Association, requesting to be made acquainted with such provisions of the Treaty signed by Sir Henry Pottinger with the Chinese Plenipotentiaries on the 29th August, as may have reference to the regulation of the future Commercial intercourse between this country and China. His Lordship directs me to state to you in reply, that altho' Her Majesty has been pleased to ratify the Treaty signed by Sir Henry Pottinger, it would be in consistent with the general practice, officially to inake known the contents of that Treaty until Her Majesty's Ratification shall have been ex- changed against the Ratification of the Emperor of China, as the Treaty cannot be considered to be formally concluded, until that exchange has taken place.
Lord Aberdeen,however, regrets the less that he is precluded from giving you officially the infor- mation that you request, as the accounts contained in the Public prints of the late negociations in China, are substantially correct, and is Lordship desires me to state to you that Her Majesty's Govt. trusts that the stipulations of the Treaty, and the arrangements which have yet to be made for giving full effect to it, will place the intercourse between the two Countries on a satisfactory footing Her Majesty's Govt. will spare no exertion to pro- tect and promote the legal Trade of Her Majesty's Subjects resorting to China; but Her Majesty's Govt. feel that the advantages which Her Majes- ty's Subjects may derive from the trade with Chi- na must after all depend in a great measure on the manner in which that Trade shall be conduct ed by the parties who may engage in it. Her Majesty's Govt. would therefore call the attention of all such parties to the expediency of impressing upon those whom they may employ, that, at the commencement of the new era which is about to open to British Trade in China, it is of the utmost importance that the feelings and prejudices of the Chinese Authorities and people should as for.ne possible, be respected, and that every endeavour should be made to conciliate the good will of the inhabitants of the Country, and to inspire them with a favorable opinion of the British character. I am, Sir, Your most obedt. Servant CANNING.
To
(Signed) Sir George Larpent Bt. &c. &c.
OUR New Zealand friends will be glad to hear that the recommendation (Vide No. 46) to supply them the products of this Country direct has been adopted; and our Countrymen at Wellington and Auckland will, we are sure, gladly greet such an arri- val to their shores. We hope we shall have to announce the successful issue of this adventure.
There are besides few, if any port to which so many of our shipwrecked coun- trymen are brought, or are compelled to seek refuge as Manila. The Merchants there, are unanimous as to the expediency of the appointment we recommend; the pro- priety of which, is also confirmed by the Merchants here.
We feel confident the attention of the Home Government, has only to be directed to the matter by H. E. the Plenipotentiary, and this acknowledged deficiency in our Consular arrangements will no longer exist. Grievous are the complaints, which from time to time reach us, from the want a Bri- tish representative at Manila.
We reluctantly insert the letter of L; not be cause we entirely disagree with him in opinion, but because we much dislike the tone of his com- munication. We believe the Chinese authorities would at once pay any demand for the losses by the late riot at Canton, which ought be sanctioned II. E. the Plenipotentiary. For this very reason it behoves H. E. as the guardian, not only of Brit- ish interests but of British honour, to take especial care, that none but just claims should receive his official sanction for liquidation.
With every confidence in the integrity of our British merchants, and the general correctness of their claims, yet it must not be forgotten, that in one or two instances exorbitant compensation has been demanded, which necessitates the strictest scrutiny and examination of every claim, We have no doubt, a very short time will elapse, ere H. E. will see that every sufferer is indemnified for his losses by the Canton riot.
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Five brass Cannon captured from the Chi- dese have been placed in the Tower Four or them are of large Calibre and of excellent work- manship.
The buyers have good reasons for now purchasing, seeing that (owing to the delay-albeit inevitable) in opening the Northern Ports, all expectation of any important supply from thence this season, is abandoned. Then too, remunerating rates are obtainable on the Staple imports of British manufacture, Further, the large shipments, now on their way, have a direct ten. deney to keep up the prices of Exports and also di- minish those of Imports, from the natural and laudable anxiety of commission Merchants to make quick re-
turns to their Constituents.
Hysons may be now quoted 2, and good Sorts of CONGOUS fully 1 tael higher.
There has been a heavy Crop of CoxGou this sea, son, and stocks on hand at Canton are very large for this period of the year; still with an Export duty of taels, it is hardly likely Congous will descend much, if anything lower them 16 taels. The prices quoted as ruling are for Congou common
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fair to good common
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Mxd. bikh. If.
ra. coa. to ra. stt. -
39
blkh, lf.
Pekoe kd, and fla.. flowery
PEROE, scented, Orango
39
TWANKAYS
HYSON
taels 16 to 17
17. 18
19 20
20 21
31
21
22
26, 27
30. 37
30, 60
22, 28 28 upds.
It is thought the present rates for Imports, will not long continue, as the Chinese Merchants and dealers are fully aware that heavy arrivals will soon take place. At the present time there is not much doing. except in LONG CLOTHS and COTTON TWIST which are in fair demand, the former, of good quality, grey 82.80 to $3.10, while 82,80 to 83,30; the latter for 18s. to 20s. 824 to $30. WOOLLENS. Spanish stripes 81 to 81,40 but dull of Sale. In Corrox nothing do- ing of importance.
MANCHESTER. During the month there has been a slight flge. 27-inch 72.reed Printers have been dull of sale, and have recoded a little in price, but are in better demand, and prices firmer. 36-40-inch Shirtings and fine Long Cloths are held at about 1s per piece advance on lowest prices current some months ago, and these rates are firmly maintained. Stocks are very low, and many of our most extensive manufacturers are under contract at 93. 9d. for 36-inch 72 reel Shirtings; 83. 10 & half d. for 39-40 inch 64-reod, and 10s. 7 & half d. for 72-reed grey Long Cloths. Some of them are even holding at 3d. advance on these rates, in
-The East India and China Association has again urged on Government the expediency of se- curing to England in the Treaty the right of hav- ing an ambassador at Pekin. We need repeat our reasons for protesting against such a mischiev-anticipation of favourable intelligence from India. The stocks of ous condition at the present juncture. The as- sociation is far more reasonable when it requires that to all Eurapeans settled in China the permis- sion to have their wives and families residing with
them should be accorded.
-According to the Morning Post the Chinese no sooner heard of the arrival of Major General Lord Saltoun C. B., G. C. H., than they at once agreed to abandon all further resistance as hopeless. At the Polytechnic Institution, Mr. Carey has lately exhibited a microscope of Six powers, rang- ing from 'one hundred and thirty to seventy-four millions of times. By the latter power the eye of a fly which is said to contain 750 lenses, is so magnified that each lens appears to be fourteen inches in diameter, and the human hair is magnified to eighteen inches in diameter, or four feet in circumference.
DEATHS.-By the London Mail for De- cember we see reported the demise of the Bishop of Waterford, Viscount Gort, Sir George Walker, William Hone author of the Every Day Book and the well known Piracy. Captain Anderson of H. M. S. political parodies and satires, John Bellamy Pylades, his officers and crew, have been the celebrated author of the New Transla- awarded by the Admiralty Courts £20 per tion of the Bible, and Professor Lehmann, head on 52 pirates, killed in action, on the the Russian naturalist. We hope his tra- 31st July 1841, in Chusan roads. No head vels in Central Asia will be published if it money was allowed on a like number that be true that his M. S. were preserved. An escaped.
Twist are light, and the market in a very healthy state, althought not much doing. Our last quotations are fully supported, with the exception perhaps, of 16.24's Water Twist, which is heavy, and may in some instances be purchased on rather more favour. LONDON MAIL- able terms.
THE TEA TRADE-A pamphlet on the Tea trade just publish. ed, states that in.
of
"The year 1839 the highest price of the year paid for Com- pany's Congou at the sale price was 24. 7d. per lb.; the lowest 1s 5d. per lb.; stock on the 31st of December, 52,500,000lb.; stuck of Company's congou 33,000 chesta; delivered for homescon- sumption 32,366 4121b.; gross duty paid, £3,365,963. In 1840 the highest price was 33. 3d. per lb.; lowest, 1s. 11d. stock 31st December, 45,500,000 stock Consumption, 35,136,233lb. gross amount of duty paid £3,663.008. In 1841 the highest price chests; quantity delivered for home was 2. 9d. per lb.; lowest, 18. 44d.; stock 31st of December; 36,000,000lb.; ditto Company's congou, 11,500 chests; quantity delivered for home consumption, 32,262,905lb.; gr sa amount of duty paid, £3,473,951. In 1812 the stock on hand of Company's congou on the 30th November, was 8,400 chests; the highest price, 2s. lowest, 1s, 5d.; stock at close of the year about 31,006, 003lb.; quantity taken for home consumption, 36,000,00); quan- tity delivered for exportation stated at 4,000,000lb
Bombay Times. THE whale ship America arrived at New Bed- ford on Saturday, after a cruise of 26 months, with 4700 barrels of oil and 4500 pounds of whalebone, the largest cargo ever recorded in the annals of whale fishing in any part of the world.
VIDE SUPPLI
ENT.
Ibid.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
FOR CALCUTTA, TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
THE fast sailing Clipper Brig "ALGERINE." J M. Hill Com- mander, will sail for the above named , ports in all April: For freight or passage apply to Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD. The fast sailing Ship "CAMAIEU," A. 1 for 12 years. Burthen 288 tons, (new measurement) CAPTAIN CLUCAS. JAMIESON, HOW, & co.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. L. British built Barque
"ABBERTON," Captain CATT, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMIESON, HOW & Co. Hongkong. 15th February, 1843
NOTICE,
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and.Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
FOR SALE
D. WILSON & CO.
BEING in daily expectation of the arrival of their
Vessel the ALGKINE," beg to announce to the Public that she will bring on a choice investment of fancy goods of every description consisting of Perfu mery, Stationery, Cutlery, Hardware, Ironmongery, Drapery, Grocery, Preserved meats, Confectionary, Medicine, Glass and Earthenware, Brushes. Oilman's Stores, Wines, Beer, Spirits, Liqueurs &c., &c., which they will offer at the lowest remunerating prices.
N. B. Liberal Credit and the usual Discount given to Messes taking their regular supplies.
AUCKLAND HOTEL, Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
FOR SALE-At the Godown of the Undersigned just landed: Port, Madeira and Sherry of really superior Quality, Bass's Beer in Hogsheads. Apply by letter to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hongkong, 28th March, 1843.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, the house and lot opposite the Hongkong Market, known as the Auckland Hotel, also one lot on Queen's Road, south side, Apply to Hongkong, 25th Jany, 1843.
C. V. Gillespie.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut
Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hongkong, 1st March. 1843
FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co. FOR SALE. Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hongkong, March 21st, 1843. NOTICE.-The undersigned is authorized to re- ceive all packages or Parcels addressed to any of the Officers or to the Mess of Hou. 18th Royal Irish Regiment, and will pay any expences incurred upon them. N, DUUS, Fearon's Wharf, Hongkong. 22d March, 1842, NOTICE-ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS Printed by Messrs Galignumi, rue Vivienne, PARIS, [Orders to be accompanied by a bill payable in London or Paris.] GALIGNANIS MESSENGER.- A daily Politi cal Journal. The object of this wes known Journal is to supply the reader with a SUBSTITUTE FOR THE EN- ducted on a system of undeviating impartiality, the sentiments of every party, Ministerial and Opposition, find their place in its columns.
• Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in NOTICE.-Storage can be obtained at low rates in TIRE OF THE ENGLISH AND FRENCHI NEWSRAPERS. Con-
3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hongkong 10th December 1842. FOR SALE--Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stres of all des criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, und Beaver Hats, Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre-
inises to
N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
FOR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditio, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar. rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Ram, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as sortiment of Marine Stores, Stockholin, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar ; just ar. rived a small quantity of Batter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at 93 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road.
N. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1813.
NOTICE. A fine large new LORCA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European. will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
N. Duvs-Hongkong Fearon & Son Mincuo
FOR Sale at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods Viz.
Anchors of all Sizes.
Chain Cables,
.Manila Segars, 4: Superior,
do. do. 4: Fine equal to 3rd Superior
Superfine Blue cloth,
Ladies Muslin dresses of all colours,
Silks, Satin and Straw Bonnets,
Stout and Patent Leather Shoes,
Sewing Cotton of all numbers,
Black Silk Stockings.
White coloured and Fancy Soeks,
Regatta Shirts,
Duck and Fancy Trowsers,
Dress and Shooting Coats.
Woollen Caps, a Striped Ginghams for Shirtings,
Bengal Towels,
Copying and writing ink,
Granite Godowns on application Hongkong 20th December 1842.
C. V. Gillespie.
C. V. Gillespie 46 Quens Road, has on a coal, Square Tron, Plate Glass. Irish Pork in barrels, Preserved Meats, Fish and Vegeables in tin and in cases of six dozen each, Sherry. Cham- paigne, Port, Hock, Brandy, White and Grey Long Cloths, de Hog-kong 3.ih Nov. 1849.
Spars suitable for Lower Masts, Orrel
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
W. T. Kinsley.
NOTICE.Goops and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20 at Hongkong, upon moderate terius. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843
NOTICE THE interest and responsibility of MR. WILLIAM WARDROP SHAW in our firms here, at Maulmain, and in that of Buchanan & Co. Glasgow, ceased on the 31st Decem- ber last. [Signed] DUNNETT, SHAW, & Co. Pinang, 10th June, 1842.
FOR SALE-Newcastle Coals in bags at 50 cents per pecul. Apply to C. V. Gillespie. 40 Queens Road. Hongkong 20th December 1842.
FOR SALE.
Beef Tar Rosin
Pork
Pitch
Alackrell in Kits
Negro head Tobacco. Pilot bread
Navy bread Flour
Soap
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On the 29th inst., at Hongkong, of mal! pox, 150 boxes of raisins &c. &c. after a week's severe illness, Theodosia Ann, wife These goods are just landed from the American of the Rev. William Dean of the American Bap- vessels LARK and NAVIGATOR and are in prime con-list Mission. The burial will take place to day Apply to (Thursday) at 10 r. M.
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Hongkong; 7th March, 1843.
FOR SALE. -The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA Rook" built by the same Builder as the Crles-
tial. with Musts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
ALSO
a Teak Built Copper fastened Gig 24 feet long, com plete in every respect. For particulars apply to BENNETT, PAIN & Co.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1843.
NOTICE. Just opened and exposed for Sale. Eng lish Saddles and Bridles complete, cut Tumblers Wine, Champagne and Liquor Glasses. Decanters, Fin-
ger Cups and Butter Pots, Indian shades and spare burners, price moderate-
Best double distilled Lavendor water with Glass Stoppers Hongkong, 1st March 1843
by Smith & Co.
Eau de Cologne.
'Needles of all Nos.
Fancy quilling for Gents, Vests and Childrens Frocks,
Plain and figured Jean and drillings,
Figured Flannel for Ladies winter dresses,
Quills and Black Lead Pencils,
Fresh Table Raisins,
Copper Kettles hora Lanterns and fish Boilers,
Spermecete candles. Pad Locks, Powder Flasks,
Vices, Chisels, files &c. &c. &c.
Dutch Blankets. Persian Carpets, &c. &c. Best Brandy, Sherry, Gin and Beer &c. &c. &c. Hongkong, 25th Jany, 1943 G. MOSES & Co. Queen's Road.
FOR SALE.
G. Moses & Co.
The Bungalow, with six Rooms, convenient Offices for servants, and Godown; also Stables situated on the Queen's Road, opposite to Marine lot No. 46. dimensions of lot, f120+ 1105. Apply to C. V. GILLESPIE
FOR SALE-Several Extensive and Valuable Lots of Ground, eligibly situas on the Queen's Road, having deep water frontage, and within a short distance of the Government Offices. A convenient ine Storey Dwelling House, with a large plut of ground attached, fronting the Soa. Particulars may be had of. Hongkong, 7th Feby. 943.
RICHARD OSWALD.
Shipping Intelligence.
MARCH.
24th Hope
24th Athenian
24th Lou'sa
25th Guess
25th Parrock Hall
26th Aden
26th Druid
27th Liverpool
27th Anglona
27th Brahmin
ARRIVED.
Barrett Man Frogan
Chusan
Macao
Macao
McKellar
Macao
Macno
Boice
Macno
Hitchie
London
McDowall
Whampoa
Mc Arthur
Whampoa
Macau
Macao
Macao
Frogan
Mycao
Vincent
London
Whampoa
Macao
Macao
Macao
Macao
28th H C.Str. Proserpine Hough
28th Mazeppa 28th Louisa
29th City of Derry
MARCH
SAILED. Me Dougal 25th Edmonstone 25th Camaieu 26th H.C.Str. Proserpine Hough 26th Louisa 27th Abberton
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54
SUPPLEMENT
No. 51, OF THE FRIEND OF CHINA, 30TH MARCII, 1843.
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Sir,
To the Editor of the Friend of China.
In your last issue, whilst commenting on the demise of Elepoo and the consequent probability of H. E Sir Henry Pottinger having to proceed Northward, you remark.--"Our readers cannot but he gratified at this additional instance of the eagerness and promptitude, which have been uniformly manifested by H. E. to bring all matters to a final and satisfactory settlement". This is certainly a consolatory announcement, espe- cially as a plain thinking man would have been led, looking at the recent correspondence and communica. tions of H. E. with British Merchants, to the conclu. sion that he was inimical to their commercial interests in China; and, on the contrary.was far from manifesting eagerness to bring all matters to a satisfactory settle. ment." I still conceive, notwithstanding your opinion, Mr. Editor, Sir Henry Pottinger has not shown any very great promptitude, to adopt a course likely to re- lieve or adjust the commercial difficulties which our trade with China is labouring under, and which as Chief Superintendent of our trade, I hold it is his first duty on all occasions to pursue. For instance, look at the delay in adjusting and settling the Claims of British Merchants for losses sustained in the late riot at Canton. What has he done towards getting them paid? Nothing. The Chinese local authorities of fered to liquidate all just Claims immediately, but how has this honourable and straight forward offer been met by Sir Henry Pottinger, whom you have been pleased to say, "has always evinced eagerness and promptitude to bring all matters to a final and satisfactory settlement? Why by throwing impediments in the way of the just Claimant.
I have no wish to trespass] further on your valuable space, Mr. Editor, but as a liberal and independent journalist, I trust you will give this a place in your
next Number.
Hongkong, 13th March, 1843.
L.
Koo.LONG-Soo-We have much pleasure in announcing the opening of the Koo-Long-Soo Theatre, on the night of the 4th ult., under the Management of the Officers of the Army and Navy at Amoy. The evening's entertainment con- sisted of the Burletta of the "King's [Gardener, in one act." After which a Comic Song, admirably sung by Thos. Martin, Esq. 18. R. Irish. The After- Piece of "All the World's a Stage," the whole concluded with a Hornpipe, by Mr. Green. The performance appeared to give universal satisfac- tion, and it is hoped that the Theatre,has opened under favourable auspices. The parts were ably sustained by the under mentioned Officers. The band of the 18. R. Irish was kindly volun- teered for the occasion, by Col. Cooper. Before the rising of the curtain a Prologue was spoken by Mr. Greene, of H. M. S. Cambrian, The overture to "Semiramide" was then played with great taste, and the curtain rose to "God save the Queen" a- midst the most unbounded applause.
MISCELLANEA.
Prince George of Cambridge has publicly deni- ed the reports affecting the honour of Lady Au- gusta Somerset.
MANILA EXPORTS,
Exports from 1st January to 31st December, 1842.
Sugar
The gross amount of British registered tonnage 2,600,000 tons was estimated not long since worth £28,000,000. At the time news of the Hemp Peace arrived in England it was supposed this property had depreciated fully 40 per Cent. or £11,440,000. Whitby and Newcastle ships were Coffee selling at about £3 per ton, and new American ships at half their cost or £4 or £5 per ton.
It is expected Sir Robert Peel, next session will Indigo effect the reduction of the 33 per Cent Stocks to 3 per Cent. If so, the saving to the nation per annum would be £1,000,000.
The fortune of Suisse, the valet of the Marquis of Hertford is is stated at £400,000. He is resid- ing in Paris.
has
been formally opened in Glasgow. Queen's College for the education of ladies
to Europe. Peculs
44
Singapore, &c.," Europe
U. States
10
74500
". U. States
42400
29
Sydney
112000
11
52000
39
44
•
23
U States
66
6200 95000
39
Singapore, &c.
600
37
Europe
46
1500
U. States
44
4000
Eincapore, &c.
5700
Europe
qq.
1900
13
500
19
Hides
Sincapore, &c. " Europe
1900
Peculs
4200
31
U. States
2000
Sincapore, &c. "
4500
Rice
19
China
46
60000
39
Sydney
64
2100
Hats
19
Europe
Hats
750
"
U. States
840
17
Sincapore, &c. "
16000
11
Europe
Catties
700
37
U. States
44
500
19
Sincapore, &c. "
3000
Europe
Peculs
2500
71
U. States
46
150
31
Sincapore, &c. "
900
Rope
ท
Europe
480
33
U. 'States
64
200
"
Sydney
1200 4000
The democratic party having triumphed in New York and many other States has naturally had T. Shell a favourable effect on the value of State Stocks and public credit in America.
Prince de Joinville is to be united to a Brazilian x.o P. do " Princess, and his sister, the Princess Clementine to Prince Augustus of Cobourg, brother of the King of Portugal.
France has officially notified that it will not ra- tify the treaty of the 20th Dec. 1841, for the Sup- pression of the Slave trade.
A new Post Office treaty between France and England has been completed.
tria Great Britaiu has we see failed. In making a new Commercial Treaty with Aus- The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Company has declared a dividend at the rate of 7 per Cent per annum. It is expected the next declaration will be at a higher rate.
A new Steam Yacht is preparing for the Queen and is expected to be ready in the Spring. On the evening of the 31st of December, 1842, Sir E, Codrington resigned, and on the morning of the 1st of January, 1843, Sir G. Rowley as- sumed, the command at Portsmouth.
Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis, Bart.. who is named as the successor of Sir J. Louis, as Port Admiral at Malta, will, it is expected, exchange commands with Admiral Parker,
Lieut.-Col. Malcolm, C B. left town late on the evening of the 4th with the China Treaty, the precise nature of which will not transpire before the meeting of Parliament.
At a Privy Council. held at Windsor on the 4th, an order was passed directing the removal of Her Majesty's Vice-Admiralty and other Courts from Canton to Hongkong,
Sir Robert Peel has granted £150 from the "Royal Bounty Fund.', to Mrs. Dwyer, a sister of the late Sir Sydney Smith, and appointed her son to a situation on board Her Majesty's ship Thun-
bolt.
Great praise is due to Mr. Marriott, of H. M. S. Cambrian, the stage Manager, for the able manner There has been fixed up in the Bibliothèque in which the scenery and decorations were ar- Royale, in the room next the reading-gallery, a ranged. We may perhaps better describe the tout framed case containing a Chinese document, above ensemble by calling it a Drury Lane, in miniature, al- which is placed the following inscription :-"Chin- though the rain poured in torrents the house was ese Bulletin of the pretended defeat of the English crowded, at the same time the utmost order prevail- under the walls of Canton in 1841, purchased in ed. At the conclusion of the first Piece the audience that City by Mr.Robert Thom,and presented by him called loudly for the appearance of the principal to the translator, Stanislaus M. Julien, Jan. 1842." characters, most ably sustained by Messrs. Mar-The bullets in Chinose boring than e The bar.
we bully as mention-
ed hearafter. The part of "Diggory" in the after-barous English have excited disturbance. They revolted against the celestial wisdom on the 3rd piece was performed to the life, by Mr. Wardrope, day of the 4th month (Jan. 23, 1841.) They at- of the Serpent. The Comic Song by Mr. Martin tacked the city of the Lambs (Canton,) but the was not acting-it was life itself. God cf heaven visited them with his vengeance, Koo-LONG-SOO THEATRE--On Saturday March and the God of earth swallowed up their vessels." 4th, will be represented the Burletta of the "King's The Chinese document is headed with a pictorial Gardener." representation, executed with a pencil, depicting two kind of vessels, in the rigging of which are seen men dressed in scarlet, and holding telescopes in their hands.
Monsr, Galichard, Monsr. Bendirard, Chevalier Bussy,
Susette
(King's valet)
Louise de la Valliere, Madame Galichard,
Mr. Marriott.
Mr. Ballard. Mr. Dolling. Mr, Ward. Mr. Collingwood.
Mr. Curqenble. Mr. Campbell, After which a Comic Song by M. Martin, 18 R. Irish, followed by the much admired Farce of "All the World's a Stage." Sir Gilbert Pumpkin, Capt. Stukely,
Capt. Stanley,
Diggory,
Cymon,
Watt,
Miss Bridget Pumpkin, Kitty,
Mr. Dolling. Mr. Greene. Mr. Austen. Mr. Wardrope. Mr. Campbell. Mr Ward. Mr. Martin.
Mr. Collingwood. Mr. Bullen, (Senior.)
William, The whole to conclude with a Hornpipe by Mr. Greene, H. M. S. Cambrian. V. R,
We must tell our correspondent V. it will be utterly im- possible to insert any of his communications, unless written far mors legibly than the above, which we have no doubt is full of blunders in consequence. Ep.
The Dublin Corporation, for soure reason not clearly expressed, has declined to vote thanks to the heroes of China and Affghanistan: but at a
Sincapore &c. "
AMERICA.
THE Clerk of the House of Representatives, in compliance with an Act of Congress, has published in the National Intelligencer a detailed statement of the appropriations made during the late Session of Con. gress specifying the amount and object of each. The following is a recapitulation of the whole : Civil and Diplomatic list,
Army, Navy.
Fortifications, Pensions,
Indian Department, Treaties, &c. Private bills, House of Representatives, Private bills, Senate,
89,363,293 53 6,405,280 36
6,774.405 42
278.000 00
730.000 00
1,300,077 00
37.585 01
64,673 03 824,952,190 83
SPIRITS AND WINE-The number of gallons of proof spirits dis. tilled in the United Kingdom, in the year ending January 5, 1842, was: in England. 5,919,207; in Scotland, 8,54,333; in Ireland, 6,359,12% total, 20,782,664. The number of gallons of proof spirits on which duty was paid for consumption, during the same period, was, in England, 8,166,985; in Scotland, 5,989,905; in Ireland, 6,485,443: total, 20,624,333. The amount of duty paid upon this quantity of spirits was £5,161,610 15s. 6d. The dif ference between the number of gallons distilled and the number on which duty was paid for consumption, in England, gives us the quantity of whisky consumed in this country, namely, 2,247,778- gallons. The lovers of this spirit, who, relying on the professions dealers, flatter themselves with the notion that they are sup plied with "pure malt whisky," will be a little surprised to learn that the whole quantity of whisky made from malt consumed in England amounts to only 520,942 gallons! From Scotland we get 1,894,657 gallons of whisky, but the "canny" Scot takes care to send us only 519,009 gallons of the malt; the rest consists of a "mixture of malt with unmalted grain," which, doubtless, is con.
of
sidered god enough for the stomachs of English loons ;" and 33 gallons made from malt. Turning to Scotland, we find that of 5,999,905 gallons consumed int iar country 5,375,16 were inade from malt, and only 614,743 from a mixture of malt with unmalt- ed grain. In Ireland the case is reversed; of the 6,485,443 gallons
it is as long as they put up with it. From Ireland we obtain 1,933
from a mixture of malt with unmalted grain. The number of gal- lons of proof rum, brandy, Geneva, and other foreign and colonial spirits, consumed in England between 5th January, 1841, and 5th January, 1849, was 3,344,922; in Scotland it was 88,814; in Ireland, 30,338. The total amount of duty paid on this quantity of spirit was £2,417,166. It is curious to contrast the consump tion of spirits of all kinds with the population, thus:-
Population. 15,911,725
Consumption of Spirits,
- 11,511,907 6,078,719 6,515,781
England (and Wales) Scotland 2,628,257 Ireland 8,205,382 Without troubling the reader with minute fractions, the above figures give two quarts and one gill as the quantity of spirits con- sumed per head (that is, including every man, woman, and child) in England two gallons, one quart, and one gill per head for Scotland; and three quarts and one quartern in Ireland. This
n
recent meeting of the Limerick Corporation, Alder-account will probably excite some surprise. If the question were man Watson gave motions of thanks to the gallant mooted in any English or Scotch company, in which part of the officers, natives of Limerick, who distinguished United Kingdom the largest quantity of spirits was consumed, the reply would immediately be "Ireland." The quantity consumed themselves in China, namely, Sir Hugh Gough, Ireland certainly is large: yet it is comparatively insignificant Capt. Bourchier, ane Maj. Serjeant and his son, when contrasted with the quantity consumed in Scotland, which 18th Royal Irish. Councillor N. Kelly suggested allows no less than two gallons one quart and half a pint for every man, woman, and child! We are accustomed to hear the use of that, as Limerick had ever been distinguished by ardent spirits spoken of as being the fruitful source of crime in the gallantry of its ladies, the name of Lady Sale England and Ireland; but what is the case as regards Scotland? should be included. Alderman Watson said he The people of Scotland are, undoubtedly, the most virtuous and orderly portion of the population of the United Kingdom, and yet would do so with great pleasure. they drink more spirits than any other. Persons who are in the habit of drawing hasty conclusions might say that in Scotland virtue and order resulted from the drinking of spirits. We do not say so, for it is not our purpose to draw conclusions, but merely to furnish the materials for speculation to others. Assuming, however, that the use of spirits tends to produce crime, there must be a strong counteracting influence in Scotland. The number of gallons of foreign wine on which duty was paid for home consump. tion in the United Kingdom in the year ended 5th January, 1842, was 6,184,960; of which Portuguese 2,387,017, Spanish 2,412,821, French 353,740, Cape 441,238, Madeira 107,701, Sicilian and other sorts 401,429, Khenish 55,242, Fayal 137-(Galignani.)
A French artist, Monsieur Borget, has recently returned from China with a numerous collection of spirited sketches made at Hongkong and Macao. We werd gratified by a sight of them; and as they were the first views of Chinese scenery and architec ture, made by an European artist, that we had seen, the extreme. ly picturesque character of the landscapes, buildings, and ship- ping, was very striking. The country round Hongkong is hilly, and has bold and varied features: and the dwellings of the people both on land and water make rich groups for the artist, which Mr. Borget has sketched with a free and vigorous pencil. Spectator
No. 66 VOL. II.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND DONGBONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH, 1843,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. His Excellency Sir HENRY POTTINGER G. c. B. is pleased to publish the following Letters for general information. By order
No. 131.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Price 1 monthly Or 12 yearly
A letter from Mr. Gutzlaff to Mr. William Mathe-nothing is known of the economical condition of China son of Glasgow, dated Nankin, 10th September, and what little is known does not promise an immediate gives some interesting information. great result.
"The tariff is not yet settled, and the whole ar- rangement about it, is to be made at Canton, which is, indeed, the most difficult place for bringing so important an affair to a conclusion. Part of the six millions of money has been paid, and, there is scarcely anything that can retain the forces, who are very sickly, much longer in the river. The Macao, 30th March, 1843. French offered their mediations rather in an un- Gentlemen.--I am directed by Sir Henry Pottinger to intimate called-for manner, after the peace had actually to you, that having now had under his consideration, and having been concluded; and Captain Cecille, of the Eri- must carefully perused and weighed the proceedings of the Com- mittee which investigated the claims against the insolvent Hing gone, was witness to the signing. Thus, the Chi- tas Hong in 1837, His Excellency has residved to confirm those nese, who are not over-anxious for foreign interie- proceedings, and to authorize the payment of dividends accord. ingly, under the superintendence of an officer on the part of the renice, settled the matter of their own acord, and British Government who will be deputed to Canton for that are rather desirous that other nations should not share in the privileges which the English have The Co-hong having reported that a further sum of 500,000 $ obtained with so much blood and treasure. is ready to discharge the established claims against the Hingtae.
purpose.
and other honga, orders will be issued for its early division, and you are requested to pass the usual receipts.
The cases of protest against the proceedings of the Commitee in the case of the Hingtae-debts have been referred to England, and the decision of Her Majesty will be here after communicated to those who are interested in it.
I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Your most obdt. humble Servant G. A. MALCOLM
TO THE BRITISH MERCHANTS IN CHINA, CREBITORS OF THE LATE HINOTAE HONO.
No. 135,
Gentlemen,
Macao, 31st March, 1813.
In settling the commercial affairs, the acting man who arranges every thing, Treasurer Kwang, asked most particularly for the volume on Trade; which he duly and attentively perused; so that he is theoretically acquainted with the leading principles of M'Culloch's Dictionary." Landon Paper.
Tus forced peace with China is too grand a subject to be overlooked by the French newspapers; and true to the genius, of their country, they regard it on broad and abstract principles. They view it as an European question; claim a share in the new ingress to the sealed region; and speculate on the field of propa- gaudisin opened to European superiority and energy. And they are right. Never before had the accumu lated intelligence and wealth of Europa so vast a field WITH reference to my letter of yesterday's suddenly opened to them. Some of our neighbours date, I am now directed to further intimate to you seem half or wholly angry with this new instance of that Sir Henry Pottinger has examined into the the vaunted energy of the Anglo-Saxon race, and spe- Claims against the insolvent Hongs of Kingqua culation of China among England and her European and Mowqua, and has, authorized the payment of rival. Partitioned or "regenerated," China henceforth them from the monies about to be received, in vir-enters upon a new existence; having been edragged in tue of the Treaty, froh the Provincial Govern- as a subject of European discussion, and made its ports ment of Canton, in the proportion which such the goals for the emalous intrusion of European rivals Claims, and those of the Hingiae Hong, may bear If English diffusion of useful knowledge" and French to the forthcoming Instalments. "political regeneration" extend into the Celestial Em- As soon as the Capital of Kingqua's debt is dis- pire, how much longer will Japan succeed in exclud- charged, at rangements will be made (and pro- ug the foreigner? It will want but that link to mulgated) for adjusting the accumulated Interest make Europeanism encircle the globe.--(Spectator.)
on it.
CHINESE TRADE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
With respect to Mowqua's debt, His Excellency has desired ine to state to you, that after having given the question the most careful consideration, le can by no means recognize, or admit, the prin- Is the manufactures and trade of England were in ciple that Interest on any portion of the Capital a healthy condition, the prospect of extended commerce can be demanded for a single hour after such por- with China would be a source of unmingled congra tion shall be discharged, and therefore any of the tulation. A body of experienced merchants, incited Creditors who have received Interest for a year in- barrassments, would feel their way, and extend their by the prospect of increased gain, not goaded by em- stead of eight months, on the late dividend, must dealings boldly yet with due caution. But at this mo. write the difference back to Mowqua's credit, and met we have manufacturers whose warehouses are, allow it to be deducted from the amount of their and have long been crammed with more goods than next Instalment. they know how to dispose of, and others who suffer less by working their mills at a loss, than by allowing their machinery to rust in inaction. One consequence of
The tea trade is the great staple of China-the point upon which all the mercantile speculations of the Chi- direction to their other enterprises. Mr. M'CULLOCH, na turn-the line of business which gives form and notwithstanding his habitual accuracy, says that China has "capacities for raising unlimited quantities of tea." The cultivation of tea in China ig limited to the pro- vinces lying between the 24th and 33d parallels of North latitude; and even within this range all places are not capable of growing tea, or ten of a high quality, any more than the whole valley of the Rhine is fit for vineyards, or-fit to produce Johannisberger. The tea- provinces of China consist of two groups. The Wes- tern group comprises portions (not the whole) of the Fo-kien, one district of Honan, and one of Hooquang. four provinces-Kiang-uan, Kiang-si, Che-kiang, and Only one of these tea-districts lies on the North side Southern part of Fo-kien. The Eastern group of the of the Yang-tse-kiang, and they stop short of the most Chinese tea districts lies between 27 and 30 degrees or at the very utmost 31 degrees North, and is now liere more than from 200 to 250 miles in breadth 1t is to this group that the growth of the finer teas is ex- clusively confined, and even here they succeed only in some favour.d spots. The Western group embraces nine districts in Yunan, Setchuen, and Koejtchoo, (most of them in the upper valley of the Yang-tse- kiang and its larger affluenta,) and extends beyond the limits of the Chinese empire, Beuthward into Tonquin and Burmah, and Westward as far as Assam- This region is much more extensive than the Western group; but the tea-culture is more thinly scattered, the tea of a very inferior quality, and the nature of the coun. try and climate in many places such as to render it not very probable, that its quality or quantity will ever be materially increased or improved. That the tea. cultivation has not yet extended beyond the limits now indicated, is not for want of a sufficient demand, for much greater quantities of (nominal) tea are every year consumed in, and exported from the Chinese ter- ritories than the tea-countries can supply. The tea is mixed with the leaves of the kindred camelia, with the olea fragrans, and besides with numberless mosses, ferns, and other plants; and of the tilesten" as the Russians call it, a large article of export by land, tea is the least component part.
It is less for its extent and numerous ramifications
(though these too are wonderful) that the tea-trade of China is remarkable, than for the influence it exercises over the whole commerce of that country. As our ob- ject at present is to look at it in this latter point of view-as it is its distribution and the proportionatu amount sent in different directions to which we are desirous of attracting attention-we do not take the would derange their relations to the exports by land. latest statements of the sea-borne exports, for that The most recent accounts, accessible to us, of the trade
from the tea-provinces to China Proper, Chinesa and Independent Tartary, and Russia, come no later down trade to Europe for 1840 would give a distorted view than 1830; and to combine these with returns, of the of the system. It is the system we seek to delineate. and America have hitherto drawn their supplies of tex European countries (with the exception of Russia) from the Eastern tea-districts through the port of Canton.
continued in our next
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
It appears from the accounts of Mowqua's debts which have been submitted, that discrepancies exist in a number of the pouvan amount of $7620-70. Sir Henry Pottinger thinks it that year aftor year goods have been sent, not to order. most desirable that these sums should be at once but upon speculation; which after being hawked about settled, and be either struck off, or paid; and Cap- unable to find a customer, are brought to the hammer ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. tain Balfour (Her Majesty's Consul at Shanghai) to pay warehouse expences, if a high enough price can who is about to proceed to Canton, to superintend be got, China will open a new field for these unsa. these matters on behalf of Her Majesty's Govern leable commodities: herds of sharkish adventurers, ment, will be authorized to have them finally ad- who hear that China is a large country with numerous justed, either by an amicable arrangement between inhabitants, but are totally ignorant of what the Chi the Creditors and Debtors, or by arbitration. neso can give in return, will obtain any credit There still remain to be considered Debts that from the plethoric warehouses of Leeds and Manches- have been claimed as payable by the Co-Hong, tr, will inundate the five open ports of China with but of which the details have not been agreed to,untry has nothing to exchange. There will be a gods unfitted for the market, and for which that and likewise debis not originally owing by Hong temporary briskness in English trade, and a crash. Merchants, but which are claimed as having been assumed by those individuals.
forward.
Extracts from a letter dated WOAHOO (Ohau) 14th Feby., 1843. "We received the glorious news of the peace with China, by the U. S. S. Boston, which arrived here, yesterday, by way of Sydney and Tahiti.
Mr. Charlton, the Consul, left here for England via Mexico last September, to lay before the Government a full detail of the great capabilities A crcumstance that ought to render all who have of this group, the present in ockery of a Govern- any thing to lose cautious how they speculate on the ment, and our serious grievances. Every British opening of the Chinese trade is, that li.nited though the subject except the agent of the Hudson's Bay com- foreign trade of China is, the country does not at pre-pany signed the Memorial. It is quite obvious sent supply commodities to balance the import of Can- this company which has so grossly neglected the ton alone. The oozing of the Sycee silver out of the national interests, now wish to acquire an influence. country to pay for commodities for which the country every way detrimental to sound British policy and has nothing else to give in exchange, and the conse-
With respect to these debts I shall again address you as soon as Sir Henry Pottinger has had time to look into, and make up his mind upon them, and in the meantime I have to call your attention to His Excellency's letter of the 25th of last month to Mr. Morrison's address, in which it is stated that it is the business of the Claimants, and not of Go-quent derangement of the internal ourrency, is believed commercial freedom. The attempts to depreciate vernment, to establish claims that may be brought to have been a chief cause of the measures for exclud: ths character and functions of the late and present Consul have excited the greatest disgust, originating ing foreign opium which gave occasion to the war. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, The Chinese are a money-loving, acute people, ener as they have with the agent in question. Thank Your most Obedient, Humble Servant getic and enterprising in their own way, possessed of God, H. M. S. Carystart, Captain Lord George great mechanical talent, and inhabiting a country Paulet, has been despatched hither by the Admiral which has many fine provinces. In time, their land to put matters right. What has been already The British Merchants in Chins, must become a rich and profitable resort for merchants; done has given satisfaction, but much more would buy any immediate extension of their trade is little less be given if he were to take possession of the Is- Creditors of the late Kingqua, Mowqua problematical than the great trade with the Niger lands, for if we do not, the French will, having and other Hongs. which worthy Mr. BUXTON was to conjure up. Alinost already taken Tahiti (Otaheite,)
G. A MALCOLM.
:
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. The large amount of our outstanding arrears, (nearly one half of our receipts,) admonishes us to request our friends and subscribers, to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our claims; which trifling as they are individually yet aggregately amount to a considerable sum.
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the PAPER, if brought to our notice we will endeavour to rectify. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us when any change of residence takes place.
WANTED.-A dollar each, will be paid for Clean Copies of No. 28 of the FRIEND OF CHINA, and half a dollar for Nos.. 16 and 27 on application to the PRINTING OFFICE. Hongkong 9th March. TREND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE, HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 6TH. 1843. In our No. 29, (Oct. 6th) we drew at- tention to our Oregon or Columbia River territory, to which the Americans lay claim. A reference to this unsettled North Wes- tern boundary question, in the last message of the President, has excited some notice at home. It is much to be regretted that ere this, measures have not been taken by the two Governments to determine their res- pective boundaries from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It would involve a considerable expenditure, but which is not to be put in comparison with the grave consequences which may result from further procrastina tion.
It is obvious every day's delay will in- crease the difficulty, and diminish the like lihood of a satisfactory settlement of the North Western boundary question. It is to be deplored that the treaty of Lord Ashburton, should not have embraced all subjects calculated in future to lead to a misunderstanding between the two Govern-
ments.
We do hope that this outstanding dispute will soon be adjusted, and with that friendly and conciliatory spirit, which we are glad to see, has hitherto marked the foreign policy of Lord Aberdeen.
At the very time we were pointing out to our readers, the new value and import ance which recent events and the cession . of Hong-Kong gave to the question, and the necessity of a settlement on the Sandwich Islands, the patriotic Editor of the Colonial Magazine (Mr. Montgomery Martin) was expressing the same views, The country, he says, both in a commercial and territorial point of view is very valuable. By making this coast the principal outlet of the Furs ostained to so great an amount throughout our vast North American territory, and
between our. North West territory and HONG-KONG, the national importance of which,-dullard must he be, who does not discover it by a glance at the Map.
AMONG the points bearing upon the interests of this country is the following:-The President observes that "The territory of the United States, called the Oregon territory, lying on the Pacific Ocean, north of the forty-second degree of latitude, to a portion of which great Britain lays claim, begins to attract the attention of our fellow citzens." And further observes that. "In advance of individual rights to these lands, sound policy dictates that every effort should be resort- ed to by the two governments to settle their respective claims." But it became manifest at an early hour of the late negotiations, that any attempt for the time
being, satisfactorily to determine those rights, would lead to a protracted discussion, which might embrace in its failure other more pressing matters; and the executive did not regard it as proper to waive all the advantages of an honourable adjustment of other diffi- culties of great magnitude and importance, because this, not so immediately pressing stood, in the way. London Paper
IN another part of our Columns will be found several notices of the Russian trade with China. In our No. 36, we pointed out the discrepancies existing in the various estimates we had seen of this Trade, which are also very obvious in the statements we now re-publish.
It will be observed that the TIMES states the Exports to China from Russia-contra- band trade included-at about four millions of Roubles (the Silver rouble is worth about 38. 3d. the paper rouble about 11d.) whilst the GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, publish- ed at St. Petersburgh, accounts for an aug- mentation in the Foreign Exports, for the year 1841, of upwards of eight millions of silver rubles, or some £1,250,000, by the "extraordinary development of the relations between Russia and China during that year."
and indigo, brought directly from India to Suez by the Indian ship. Bengalce, and thence to Cairo on camels' first cargo which has been conveyed directly from India
backs. This fact is interesting, inasmuch as it is the to Trieste. We are assured that carriages on two wheels are now in progress of construction to convey merchandise from Suez to Cairo, which will effect a considerable saving in the price of the conveyance of those articles. In future, merchandise intended for consumption on the continent of Europe. instead of coming round the Cape of Good Hope, and remaining for months in the warehouses of England, can be con- veyed to Trieste, Leghorn, Marseilles, within two months, which must add considerably to the commer- cial advantages of those cities."
London Mail.
COMMERCIAL. We have received the Semanario Fil- ipino of the 14th March, by which we learn that the Markets are without any im- portant alteration at MANILA. In Cotton Goods the dealers are well supplied, and Grey Shirtings are heavy and unsaleable at $2-6. Metals and Provisions, super- abundant and neglected. Sugar, conti- nues firm at our late quotations. The accounts from Sydney are bad, and it is expected, after the execution of the present orders, prices will fall. Indigo, dull, little of good quality on hand. Coffee not in much request, 300 peculs are reported to have been recently sold at $9 three eighths a 9. Exchange on London Treasury on Bills 4s. 4d., Private Bills 6 mos. sight 4s. 53d. in demand and very scarce. Freights scarce, it is thought seeking ships before the monsoon changes will proceed else: where, unless Clayed Sugars come down.
ARRIVALS-The Blenheim, Velocipede, Isis, Belvedera, (Am.) D'Arcy, Frances Elisabeth, (Fr.) Gitana, from China,
DEPARTURES.-The Osprey for New Zealand, the Hope for Sydney, the Rock- liff and Blenheim for Singapore, and the New Zealand for Cowes. We add partic- ulars of the Exports from the 1st of January to the 5th March, 1843. Sugar
We would remark that Russia can now manufacture fine Woollen Cloth, at a rate that will in a common market, like China, stand the test even of British competition. This trade was created by our expatriated countrymen, forced from home by our re- Hemp strictive policy.
We are quite disposed to think that a not inconsiderable vent may be found in the Northern Ports for the low-costed, and durable linen manufactures of Ireland. To Indigo the North, cotton cloth (not matting, as Hides in these parts) is used for the sails of the Junks and coasting craft. Unbleached canvas or coarse Irish linen would be much better adapted for this purpose, and far more durable than Cotton cloth, although dyed with Cutch, as a preservative against rotting.
to 105. per 1 at which pre
by the rast
Rice
4
"Europe
Singapore &c.
Sydoey
U. States
Europe
1
peculs 13500
U. States
30
Sydney
6500 35500
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"Europe
3020
19
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13100
Singapore
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2230
1200
250
1120
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U. States Singapore &c. China Sydney China
04.720
800
850
1000
8600
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1600
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1000
29
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650
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Sapanwood,
Cotton
MOP. do. Rope
Segars
OPIUM. On receipt of the News of the PEACE, 1. Shell Turkey Opium advanced in London from Os. Gd. tained by traffic with the Natives along the accounts. On arrival of the news at Smyrna, Opi- coast, we might annually collect to the va- um rose 20 per cent, but on the news of the lue of above half a million sterling, of an treaty not being ratified it fell 7 per cent. This article singularly suited for the trade of years crop is estimated at 180,000 chaquees or China, and thus realize a very considerable 315,000 lb., not one seventeenth of the annual con- profit, as well as strengthen our commercial sumption of the drug in China, one third of the erop is already sold. By a proforma Invoice we relations with that empire. At present a have seen, it appears Turkey Opium could be put large proportion of the advantages of our on board ship at Suez, all expenses included, on trade in Furs is relinquished to the Rus- the 1st of January last, at 9s. 11d. per lb As by sians, who, importing them from us in Eu- the annexed extract, it will be perceived that TEA, rope, send them into China by way of INDIGO, and other Eastern produce has arrived at Suez, and been despatched through Egypt for Kiachta. There is reason to dread that Coutinental consumption, we put it to our readers the litigation will be terminated by the whether it would not be expedient to avail then- ultima ratio regum, the bayonet and can- selves of this new, or rather revival of the old route non, for the cogent application of which, for the transit of such articles of China produce as our recent acquisition of Hong-kong will, are adapted for the consumption of Southern Eu- Valuable articles, such as Raw and we trust, afford acquisition of onto and Wrought Silks, many sorts of which would be were added the acquisition of a command-profitable exports, and as the transit duties and ing position in the Sandwich Islands, we charges would not exceed 1 per cent, we are need little fear opposition or rivalry in the disposed to think when fitting arrangements are made, a direct trade from hence to Suez may North Pacific." be established with great advantage.
In connexion with the latter suggestion, we would refer our readers to our lettes from the Sandwich Islands, from which it will be seen British interests are not ne- glected in that quarter. and mayhap the British Flag is now flying on one of the group; thus forming the connecting link
China
Europe
A letter written at Vienna on the 6th says "The effects of the peace with China already begin to be felt with us in several ways: the cot- ton manufacturers, in particular, have received a new stimulus, and prices have risen considerably. A couple of Greek houses, which have had a large quantity of cotton in their warehouses for some years, have gained large sums on this occasion."
London Paper.
THE Naval and Military Gazette announces an im portant suggestion; bearing, however, little appear- ance of authenticity.
The treaty of peace with China will leave disposable a large land and sea force. A private letter from Bombay mentions that Sir Henry Pottinger ind proposed to take advantage of these means, and to proceed to Japan and demand satisfaction for the to require admission for our to those islands on terms of mutual mereantile advantage. We cannot say how far our co- that this is not the first time the matter has been proposed to respondent's information may prove correct, but we have heard Government. The cruelties exercised against the crews of vessels
THE Company of the Austrian Lloyd's at Trieste, has published the following details relative to the communication between India and the Mediterra-wre ked on these islands deinand that some steps should be nean by Suez and Alexandria
The Austrian brig Pylades. Captain Feoris, has just arrived from Alexandria, with a cargo of TEA, rice,
taken; and no more favourable opportunity has been afforded than the presence of our ships and troops in China, from which they can easily be directed upon Jeddo and other ports in Ja. pan."-[Colonial Gazette.]
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE Times AND THE GLASGOW MERCHANTS.
[Contiuued from our last]
The Glasgow East India Association ask that this grievance may be redressed, and that the ma. nufacturers of Great Britain may enjoy the legitimate advantages of free commercial interchange with China by the negotiation of a treaty based on the true prin ciples of reciprocity. They are entitled to have these advantages. The best interests of England support them in their demand, and if it be yielded, they will have themselves to blame, if they, make a bad use of the opportunity. If, as in the excitement of 1836-7, they again rush headlong into a fever of prod-intion, and glut the markets of China as they did those of the United States and South America at that memorable era, they will do it with their eyes open, and must take the consequences. But there is a vast difference between the two periods. The markets of 300,000,000 of souls are not so easily glutted us those of all Europe and all America joined together. There is no paper money in the Celestial Empire to inflate prices in the first instance, and to subject them to a ruinous depre- ciation, in the second. The goods seut to China must be paid for in pure barter, or bullion; and the China trade is thus free from the fictitious temptations and dangers which induced our merchants to get involved in the crash of American credit in 1830. As yet, too, China has not been blessed, or carsed either, with the advantages of English capital and English loans,
as the United States and the States of South America. Besides the wisdom learned by experience, therefore, the chief causes which led to an unhealthy and un- warranted export trade in 1836 are now destroyed; and the increased demand for our goods, which would be produced by an increased consumption of the Chi- nese staple, through the reduction of the Crown duty, promises to be healthy, and calculated most clearly to create a permanent prosperity in our export trade. The whole question is, however, ultimately conceded by our contemporary; for notwithstanding his abuse and denunciations of the Glasgow inerchant, he adds "If, however, we were actually told that Kesken Elepoo, or Gnu, were actually engaged in negotiating a commercial treaty with Sir Henry Pottinger, by which that fair reciprocity' between ourselves and China, which the Glasgow memorialists desire, was to be definitively and bona fide secured; then, indeed, we might be well disposed to meet the Celestial proposals in a spirit of fair and mutual concession; we have no objection to a quid pro quo."
LOSS OF THE "PELIANCE" EAST INDIAMAN. THE first news of the loss of the Reliance" East Indiaman, off the French coast, was brought to Dover on the 14th Nov. by the "Waterwitch" steamboat from Boulogne-sur-Mer. The "Reliance" was 1,500 tons burden, and was wrecked off Etaples, to the west- ward of Boulogne. The total loss of life amounted to 109. Seven only were saved, six Lascars, and the car penter. The "Reliance" was homeward bound, with au immense and most valuable cargo
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Furs and peltry are the most important articles of importation on the side of the Russians. Most of these come from Siberia and the newly discov ered islands, but, as a sufficient supply is not thus obtained for the Kiachta-market, foreign furs are sent to St. Petersburgh and are thence despatched to the frontiers Cloth, the coarser sort of which is manufactured in Russia, while the finer sort principally comes from England,, Prussia, and France, is the second article of exportation. Cam- lets, calimancoes, druggets, white flannels, stuffs, velvets, coarse linen, Russia leather, tanned hides, "Reliance," 1,500 tons burden, Thomas Green commander, which glass ware, hardware, tin, talc, cattle, sporting dogs, vessel came on the coast of Merlimont last night, and went to provisions, and meal are the remaining articles, pieces this morning. She left Canton on the 7th of May, with a though meal is less imported than formerly, from cargo of tea; we regret to add, that only about eight ur ten, out the Chinese having extended their agriculture. of 122 persons composing the crew and passengers, have been On the other hand the Chinese supply the Russians saved. The last express we received from the coast does not give much information respecting the survivors; we only know with silk, both manufactured and raw, cotton, teas, that the ship's carpenter is saved, and it is from him that the porcelain, furniture, toys, artificial flowers, tiger ship's name was accertained. The other duri heimaco and panther skins, rubies, colouring matters, canes, colour. The English consul has just proceeded to their assistance. There were on board 75 English, 27 Chinese, and 20 Dutchman tobacco, rice, candies, rhubarb, and musk. total, 122.
The following letters have been received at Lloyd's: Boulogne-sur-Mer, Nov. 12. Sir,-It is our painful duty to apprize you of the total loss of the
November 13.
Trade with China is found to be exceedingly Sir,-By advices just received from the const we are informed profitable to Russia, as she is able to dispose of that the names of the survivors are Robert Dixon (the carpenter). Such furs as are of so little value that they would W. O'Neill, of Kingston, Ireland; Johan Anderson, of Laurvig, not pay the expense of carriage from the east of Norway: Charles Batts, of Dautsic; and three Malays. The Siberia to European Russia, while the richer furs, body of Captain Green has been identified by the carpenter; also that of the fourth mate Griffin and a seaman; their remains will which are sold very dear to China, would not find be conveyed here, where they will receive the rite of Christian purchasers in Russia on account of their expen- burial. Gaptain Tucker, late commander of her Majesty's ship siveness. They are also able to obtain from Iris," is among the drowned. Everything is being done for the China, in exchange for these articles, which would benefit of the owners of the vessel. The services received from otherwise be unprofitable, many goods which they the horse soldiers is in every way efficient. We are, &c, A. ADAMS and Co. would be unable to purchase at an advantageous To W. Dobson, Esq., Secretary at Lloyds'. rate from the European Powers. The gross amount of the average trade, including such ar- ticles as are smuggled, is estimated at 4,000,000 roubles: the calculation for the present year, in which the contraband trade is omitted, giving 2,869,333 roubles,
The Morning Chronicle has published the following
additional observations and particulars The shipwreck of the "Reliance," from China to London, at Etaples, near Boulogne, on Saturday, has created considerable sensation in the city. The loss of 110 persons out of the 116 on board has cast a gloom of the most melancholy description among the merchants connected with the East India trade. Her last place of resort was St. Helena, and the parties interested in her fate were therefore in expectation every day of hearing of her safe arrival. It appears that of the crew and passengers, numbering the amount of persons already stated, the saved are one European, described to be the ship's carpenter, and five Lascars, who reach d the shore in one of the boats of the vessel. The "Reliance" was an old ship on this trading station, and had on board a cargo of ten of considerable value, besides the freightage incidental to a voyage she was in the habit of performing. The quantity of tea she brought was 1,884,748lb., of which there 1,277,566lb. of congou, and 406,565lb. of twankay, with Smaller proportions of other descriptions. Most fortunately for the insurance-ice and underwriters in this country, their risks upon this vessel do not include more than from 14,000l. to 15,0001. of the 195,000. for which, it is said, she is insured; the Indian offices, that is to They simply ask a quid pro quo, and that the tariff, say, the insi rance-offices of Canton Calcutta and Bombay, being under the treaty of Nankin, may be adjusted in a spi. This mishap, with from the of the entire amount. rit of fair and mutual concession. They have been This mishap, with those reported from the Cape of Good Hope on Saturday, and others which have occurred on the coast during distinctly told by official authority, that mutual tariffs on Saturday, and others are, in a material degree, depressed the are to be drawn up agreeably to an express stipulation feelings of parties connected with our shipping interest. The in the treaty now in this country, and which only London insurance-offices, and also the underwriters, have suffer. waits the progress of regal etiquette to be signed by the bd by the loss of the "Abercrombie Robinson" and the "Waterloo," ruler of the Central Flowery Land. They according-out, we are assured, not to any serious extent.-Atlas. ly pray the First Lord British authorities to deal with of her Majesty's Treasury to give instructions to the the Chinese on the enlightened principle of reciprocity and equal justice. They point out to the Right Ho. nourable Baronet that the consumption of British goods in China must be measured by the consumption of Chinese products in British markets; and that, to create a commensurate demand for our products in the vast markets of China, it is necessary to diminish the duty now levied on the China staple in British ports. After advancing the most absurd doctrine, that the Chinese would lay on upon their exports, the taxes which we should remit on their imported produce, our contemporary denies that they would allow the reduc- tion of one shilling per pound on the ton duty to induce them "to sacrifice the revenue derivable from our ma- nufactures." Nobody asks them to make any sacri- fice. On the contrary, the Glasgow merchants are arions that the revenue of China should derive a great increase, instead of making any sacrince,
British manufactures. They wish to make the esta blishment of peace between the two countries mutually profitable to the exchequers and to the individuals of both nations.
America set us an example of free trade under her Compromise Act. by which British goods were admit. ted at twenty per cent. We obstinately refused to give her a quid pro quo, and adhered to our protective scale of duties on the raw produce of her soil. until we compelled the northern states to become manufacturers. The same course of conduct produced the same results with the Continent of Europe. The Prussian Minis ter, Baron Maltzsahu, judicially offered Mr. Canning, in 1826, to enter into a commercial treaty with Eng Innd, admitting British goods at a moderate duty, provided England would corn and timber
on equal terms. A was returned
to that offer; and yet the Times talks of the "obstinate principles the part of rica and the enlightened nations of Europe." The truth is to be found precisely the reverse. England met the free-trade offers of America and the enlighten- ed nations of the Continent with obstinate resistance. Her statesmen adhered to a bigoted suicidal' protective scale, until they forced other nations to emulate her by retaliations; and then, but not untill then, when she has discovered her error at the eleventh hour, and wishes to turn over a new leaf, the Times and that school of writers have the hardihood to attempt to throw the blame on the shoulders of foreign countries whose offers to reciprocate we received, with the most haughty and unbending denial. Journal of Commerce.
RUSSIAN TRADE WITH CHINA.
Times.
Total of foreign exports, 1839 to 1841, exclu- sive of corn from Russia. Silver Rubles.
In 1838
1939
1840 1841
70,562,252
69,640,761
68,704,971 76,999,676 The increase which took place in 1841 is ac- counted for by the extraordinary development of the relations between Russia and China during that year. The latad never before sent so large a quantity of tea to the market of Kiachta, so that the importation of that article, although very considerable during the preceding years, augmented in a remarkable proportion in 1841. Total of imports from 1838 to 1841 :-
In 1838
2839 1840
1841
Silver Rables. 69,693,824
69,993,589
76,726,111 79,420,490
The gold and silver ingots or coin are not in- cluded in the above amounts. In 1841 the ex- ports of precious metals were 4,023,728 silver rubles, and the imports 9,347,867.
A very respectable correspondent has sent to us the following letter:-
"LINEN TRADE WITH CHINA-In the present depressed state of
1825.
Rubles.
70.119
1830. Rubles. 139 231
268,521
The recent extension of the trade of Russia with China, which has lately become such an object of interest, is well described in a work recently trans- lated from the Russian of Dr. Pallas and M. Mul- ler, and entitled the Conquest of Siberia. In this there is a succinct account as well of the origin of the commerce in question as of the extent to which it is at present carried on. The commencement the linen trade, it may be interesting to many of your readers to of all connexion between the Russians and Chin- know that the Russians have a considerable and increasing ese seems to have been towards the middle of the trade in linens with the Chinese. In the appendix to Lord Lond. 17th century, when the Russians, spreading east-annerry's Tour in the North of Europe (1936-7), we find the ward through the territory on each side of the following statement of exports of Russian manufacture. to China, at three different periods, from the Russian town of Kinkhta, river Amoor, and subduing several independent viz:- Tongusian hordes, which the Chinese also designed to conquer, the two contries were brought tnto minating in a regular treaty, by which the progress of the Russian arms was checked, and the founda- tion of a commerce were laid, and which was signed in 1689. The Russians lost by the treaty the Navigation of the Amoor, but obtained in re- turn a permanent trade with the Chinese. Under it much difficulties arose, and it was not till 1728 that the treaty of Kiachta was signed, which is the basis of all transactions carried on between the two countries at the present time. In that treaty it was declared that a Caravan might go to Pekin every three years, on condition that it should not contain more than 200 persons, and directly this caravan reached the frontier notice was to be sent to the Chinese court, which would despatch an officer to meet the caravan, and conduct the per- sons to Pekin. Kiachta and Tuenchaitu, both of which are situated on the confines of Siberia, were appointed as places of resort, where a trade to the subjects of both nations was allowed.
The commerce, as it is now carried on, is en- tirely a trade of barter, the Russians being pro- hibited to export their coin. The Chinese mer- chant comes first to Kiachta, and examines the merchandise he wants in the warehouse of the Russian trader, and when the price is settled the goods are sealed in the presence of the Chinese. Both parties repair to Maimiatchin, where the Rus sian chooses his commodities, and leaves behind a person of
1835. Rubles. Linens 203 115 Cluths 1,434,550 2,266,641 The treaty recently concluded by our gallant towasman, Sir Henry Pottinger, having opened the northern districts of China to the commercial enterprise of our people, we may fairly assume that a long period will not elapse tills me of the staple produc. tions of the north of Ireland finds its way to that country. In deed, I believe I have good authority for stating that a small shipment has already been despatebed thither from our town."-- [Northern Whig)
of lower descriptions for the English market, likovite of the better qualitics for China. The new crop of Cotton is large and good, and prices are consequently declining--The following are the quitations for all descriptions at present in the Market. Surat, Broach, & Jumbooseer.. Rs. 90 a 91 por Candy Oomrawutty
Corros-Considerable purchases are continuing to be made,
Dholera, & Bhownuggur Komptah
80 85
3
88 85
78 81 Mangarole, Pore bunder 70 71 Chests have been sold, The Exports of late have however been Orivst.-Rs. 910 to 950 per Chest, at which rates about 400 all made of former The
Official statement of the Import, Expert Beflowing 18 the to the 7th Instant. Imported from 3d Nov. 1811 to the 7th Feb. 1843 Chests 27,0025 Exported under passes 3r 1841-12 and from pre- vidus year's balance of 2000 chests, from 22nd October 1841 to the 7th Feb. 1843..
" 20,970 6,032
Remaining-Chests. Bombay Price Current, Feby 11th,
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 7-The Gazette of Commerce an nounces that a lump of native gold, weighing hove 63 lbs, ha been found in the mines.of Zlatoust, and that it is already de posited in the Museum of the Mining Institution at St. Peters-
house Confidence, who remains in the ware- burg-[London Paper]
Russian goods are delivered, when he returns with the Chinese merchant to Kiachta.
VIDE SUPPLEMENT
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
FOR CALCUTTA, TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
THE fast sailing Clipper Brig ALGERINE. J. M. Hill Cor mander, will sail for the above nam d ports in all April.
D. WILSON & Co.
For freight or passage apply to Hong kong, 30th March, 1843.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD.
The faat sailing Ship "CAMAIEU," A. 1 for 12
yeare. Burthen 288 ton, (new measurement) CAPTAIN CLUCAS. JAMIESON, HOW, & co.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. 1. British built Birque "ABBERTON," Captain Carr, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passago, apply to JAMIESON, HOW & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1843
NOTICE.
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hongkong 10th December 1842.
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all des' Icriptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Mareella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats. A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
FOR SALE-Java Coffee
ce, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Bisus, in whole, and half Bar. rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, Eriglish Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in gases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, ani Cognac, in one and three duzen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jauns and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as. sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigara, Crockerey.ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar. rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Beagal Bouled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road.
N. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1813. NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant For Charter, Freight or Passage apply ou board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong
15th March 1843
Fearon & Son-Macao.
FOR Sale at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods Viz.
Anchors of all Sizes.
Chain Cables,
Manila Segars, 4: Superior,
do. do. 4: Fine equal to 3rd Superior
Superfine Blue cloth.
Ladies Muslin dresses of all colours,
Silks, Satin and Straw Bonnets,
Stout and Patent Leather Shoes,
Sewing Cotton of all numbers,
Black Silk Stockings.
White coloured and Fancy Socks,
Regatta Shirts,
Duck and Fancy Trowsers,
Dress and Shooting Coats.
Woollen Caps, and Striped Ginghams for Shirtings,
Bengal Towels,
Copying and writing ink..
D. WILSON & CO. BEING in daily expectation of the arrival of their Vessel the "ALGERINE," beg to announce to the Public that she will bring on a choice investment of fancy goods of every description consisting of Perfu- mery, Stationery, Cutlery, Hardware, Ironmongery. Drapery, Grocery, Preserved meats, Confectionary. Medicine, Glass and Earthenware, Brushes, Oilman's Stores, Wines, Beer. Spirits, Liqueurs &c., &c., which they will offer at the lowest remunerating prices.
N. B. Liberal Credit and the usual Discount given to Messes taking their regular supplies.
AUCKLAND HOTEL, Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
FOR SALE-At the Godown of the Undersigned just landed: Port, Madeira and Sherry of really superior Quality, Bass's Beer in Hogsheads. Apply by letter to WILLIAM SCOTT.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1843.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, the house and lot opposite the Hongkong Market, known as the Auckland Hotel, also one lot on, Queen's, Road, south side, Apply to
C. V. Gillespie. Hongkong, 25th Jany, 1843. NOTICE.-Storage can be obtained at low rates in Granite Godowus on application Hongkong 20th December 1842.
C. V. Gillespie,
Car lapis 16 Queens Road, has on Sale Large Singapore
Spars suitable for Lower Masts, Orrel Coal, square Iron, Plate Glass. Irish Pork in barrels, Preserved Meats, Fish and Vegetables in tin and in cases of six dozen each, Sherry. Chain- nigne, Port, Hock, Brandy, White and Grey Long Cloths, c Hong-kong 3.ih Nov. 1842.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
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them.
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Rosin
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150 boxes of raisins &c. &c. These goods are just landed from the American vessels LARK and NAVIGATOR and are in prime con- G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hongkong; 7th March, 1843.
FOR SALE.-The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA ROOK" built by the same Builder as the C-los- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
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Hongkong, 1st March. 1843.
•
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
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PRESENT CLOSE OF THE WAR WITH CHINA.
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those vital necessaries which our own immediate territory is too narrow to afford in full.
Colonial Gazette.
THE REV. JOHN LOCKE ON THE OPIUM QUESTION. fairs. I would not be the apologist for war, or for promoting the MISTAKES, doubtless; have been committed in the Chinese af. use of a baneful drug; but the question is complicated, and mighty interests are involved on either side. If the British gov- ernment suddenly prohibits the cultivation of the poppy, famine- tion of our commercial marine rots npon the waves. The pseudo. sweeps the plains of Malwa and the Ganges, and a vast propor. religious sentimentalism, the agueish philanthropy, which is abroad, is positively disgusting. Some do not consider that un- may prove deadlier than the harvest of the bayonet and postpone, timely peace, and inglorious resignation of international rights, to an indefinite period, those moral and physical benefits, which must necessarily accrue to the three hundred millions of Chinese, from'a fair and free intercourse with the British Nation. The sub. stance of our demands upon the Chinese is a treaty of commerce, and negociation upon equal terms. The opium question has very
that if the constitution of the Chinese empire re- OUR views respecting the origin of the war with main unenfeebled-if the arrangement for carry- China are upon record, in the volumes of the ing the treaty into effect be satisfactorily settled- Colonial Gazette for 1839-40, as well as of the if the ransom be duly paid, the Chinese territory modes in which a better understanding might have evacuated by the British troops, and an understand- been brought about; and it were now bootless to ing come to about the opium-trade-and if the recur to an irremediable past. No success, how- Western nations 1est satisfied with confining their ever dazzling, can hide the original inherent guilt relations with China to a legitimate commercial of the war, now said to be brought to a close. intercourse-much substantial benefit inay;be de- "Said to be"-for though there is little doubt that rived from the opening of the four new ports. the Emperor's fears will confpel him to ratify the But here is a fearful array of ifs to qualify our treaty, and though any renewal of hostilities may anticipations of future benefit. The views and be called a new war, it is impossible to look upon the temper expressed by the organs of public that treaty as "the be-all and the end-all" of our opinion in France and England are the reverse of aggressions in China. It makes us proprietors of encouraging; and to all of us the mind and mo- an island in the river of Canton; it gives our tra- rals of China are an utter terra incognita: we ders free access to five Chinese ports: and it con- have no facts whence to infer the probable or even cedes the appointment of consuls at those ports by possible course its Government may steer. Add little to do with the matter; a wise Government, and the in- the British Government to protect its subjects. to this, that there are grounds for apprehension influence of public opinion at home, will compel a settlement of The power and privileges of the consuls-the man- the over-sanguine spirit of speculation, which is be- that question, when the other demands are conceded, We have no quarrel with the Chinese people, who, indeed, are peculiarly ner in which they are to transact business with ginning to speak out in the City and elsewhere. addicted to trade and commerce, in spite of the tyrannous re the Chinese authoities-the tariff of duties upon It reminds one of the baseless and grasping dreams strictions of their government; but the haughty exclusiveness of goods exported and imported, and the rates of in- of profit which characterized the period when the the Emperor and his administration, is inimical to the true in- land transit-all these important details remain to markets of South America where first thrown the social compact which binds the great nations of this world by terests of the human race; and he cannot longer eet at nought to be settled by after-negotiation; and until they open to British enterprise. Already we hear of the links of free intercourse and reciprocal benefits. When suc. ces crowns our efforts, we shall all view the question in a similar
be distinctly settled, the treaty je little more than an advance in the price of goods intended for the a dead letter. This negotiation must be carried newly opened market, and of the raw material-bably, before the expiration of one year, the waters of the Indus,
light-and of that success there can be no rational doubt. Pro-
as well as the Chinese ports, will be crowded with British mer chantmen. The Tartar of Central Asia will trim his beard with a Sheffield scissors, and every spinster in Pekin must have a Coventry ribbon. "To tie up her bonny black hair."
in
[Bombay Times.]
THE Chinese themselves affirm that the use of the drug acts as
a preventive against disease: and in this opinion, when smoked moderation, I am inclined in post to agree with them. The particles, by their direct and topical influence on the nerves of the lungs, which carry the impressions they receive to the heart, brain, and spinal cord, and, through them to all parts of the body, and, by their tonic influence, strengthen the several organs. may thus, to a certain extent, guard the system against discase, This opinion gains strength when we call to mind that a peculiar active principle in opium, the narcotic, has of late been employed It
with considerable success in Bengal as a substitute for quinine. may also be mentioned, that at the time fevers prevailed so ex- tensively among our troops at Hongkong, but comparatively few of the Chinese suffered, though exposed throughout to the same
exciting causes.
on at a distance of seven or eight hundred miles of a rise in freightage-and indeed of a general from the central seat of Government: for no pro- stir in all branches of trade directly or indirectly vision has been made for permission to a British interested; the news has imparted an entire dif- agent (temporary or permanent) to transact busi- ferent tone to the commercial reports. This is no ness directly with the Imperial Ministers in the healthy spirit of enterprise, springing from a know- capital. It must be carried on while the payment ledge of what the Chinese want and can give in of the twenty-one millions of dollars, spread over a return: it is the sickly longing to throw off a DE. M'PHERSON ON THE EFFECTS OF OPIUM-SMOKING. period of three years, is yet uncompleted, and plethora of goods into the first apparent opening, the pawned islands of Chusan and Kolangsoo are without stopping to inquire whether they are fit for still occupied by British troops; a state of affairs the market, or whether the dealers can afford to which will necessarily keep alive angry and dis- pay for them. What have the Chinese to give us, trustful feelings on both sides. Lastly, whatever but their teas, their silks, their cottons, and their may be thought of the reports of disaffection in the porcelains?-the two last of which we now manu- Southern provinces, hitherto so hastily credited, facture in larger quantities, better, and cheaper, than the weakness of the Imperial Government in con- they can do. Any permanent beneficial trade bet- senting to buy a peace will create disaffection even ween this country and China must be a round about where it did not exist before. The mere presence one.-goods exported from England to China, and of a British force on the frontiers will encourage goods exported from China to third markets in the governors of distant provinces to ass ume a order to balance our transactions in them, or an deportment verging upon independence towards inversion of this order of the transaction. Time the Court at Pekin. The spirit of subordination and experience will be requisite to find out what in China is unsettled by that treaty; and the de- articles of traffic China can afford, and in what sire of our consuls and merchants to stand well markets they can be turned to best accounts. If with the local authorities at the ports which they there were in this country no over-accumulation are allowed to trade, the misunderstandings art of capital and excessive supply of labour, deranging sing from the reluctance of the Ghinese to pay the all the calculations of trade, and creating a wild ransom, and their anxiety to see their territory impatience of human suffering, the opening now evacuated, will be constantly involving the British presented to us might be rendered available deli- residents in the political intrigues of China. Add berately and safely. But the blind yearning for to all these sources of anxiety for the future, that relief, the necessary consequence of our actual the relations between this country and China, out condition, is more likely to plunge us into rash and of which the war arose, are as unsettled as ever. gigantic speculations, that must, in many cases, No arrangement has been made as to the footing increase the evil. The tragi-comedy of the time on which the opium-trade is to stand. It is a traf when British goods littered the wharfs of Rio Janei- fic prohibited by the Chinese Government, and in ro, so cheap as to be deemed not worth the expense which the British Indian Government has a large of warehousing, and when men went mad about pecuniary stake. The great but the sole advantage the mines of South America, may be acted over of the armistice with (China, (for it 18 in truth no- again: there may be a feverish hopefulness, lavish thing more,) is that it gives us an opportunity of credit, busy factories, banks, and joint-stock com- shaping our course anew and acting more wisely panies springing up like mushrooms, dreams of an and honestly in time to come. Eldorado millennium, and then a crash, spreading bankruptcy, desolation, and despair over the land.
Not that there is at this moment any increased cause for despondency as to the country's pros-
nects The terms of the armistice do not create
These facts would certainly, on the whole, rather tend to show that the habitual use of opium is not so injurious as is commonly supposed; its effects, certainly, are not so disgusting to the be holder as that of the sottish, slavering drunkard. True, like all other powerful stimulants and narcotics, it must ultimately pro. duce effect injurious to the constitution; and the unhappy ir- dividual who makes himself a slave to the drug shuns society. and in indifferent to all around him ; and, when deprived of his
usual allowance, he describes his feelings as if rats were gnawing his shoulders and spine, and worms devouring the calves of his
legs, with an indescribable craving at the stomach, relieved only by having recourse to his pipe, now his only solace.-[Colonial
Gazette.]
THE Times uses a vast deal of the most transparent "cant" about the "demoralising influences of the opium trade" The consumption of the poppy cannet be stop-, in China which ardent spirits do in Europe. The only ped by prohibitory enactments. It serves the purpose way to stop its use is to encourage habits of religion vocates for crusading missions to enforce the tenets of and temperance amongst the masses. We are no ad- Christianity in China; but we are confident that the light of revealed religion, following the footsteps of peace with China and England, is more likely to ex- tirpate the vice of opium-eating than any "proscrip- tive" measures that the most sanguinary penal code could devise. Some-of-the most enlightened states....... men of China have laid their sentiments before the
SOME recent circumstances and events, in which the names of
These considerations show that the position in which the treaty places this country is one which demands the utmost caution and the gravest deli- beration, instead of being ground for confident course is likely to be encompassed, will be greatly these dificulties, they only reveal them. From the so as to make it a source of revenue, and place it un- increased by the complication of our Chinese rela- moment hostilities commenced, it was certain that der the protection of the laws; satisfied that no pu- tions with the European and American diplomacy. our relations with China never could be re-estab-nishment, however severe, could put un end to the French and American vessels of war are already lished on the old footing. The treaty tells us little most extensive smuggling. The use of opium is, in beginning to show themselves in the Chinese wa- more than that these new relations, and others fact, like the use of many other medicines, of the ters. Those nations will not only insist upon (what springing from them, will be infinitely more com- greatest value to human life. Taken in moderation, is their right) being placed in commercial matters plicated and on a more gigantic scale than the old; and only when required in sickness, to assuage pain, on as favourable a footing as Great Britain, but and that our wariness and exertions must be cor- its effects are most conducive to the restoration of they will become as deeply involved in the politic- respondingly increased. Over the past we have health; but when taken in excess, it leads first to al intrigues of China as ourselves. The history no power: we must shape our conduct to our inebriety, then to madness, soon to imbecillty, and last of the past teaches us that even the most meddling new position-we must "dree our weird." But of all to death.-Journal of Commerce. governments have interfered in the domestic squab this untried state of being is one to be adventured bles of foreign states, as often out of dread that upon with resolute foresight, not unreasoning ex- some of their neighbours would do it if they did ultation. The City capitalist, who looks only to a not, as from any other motive. To the diploma- vent for his unemployed funds-the manufacterer tists of each of the nations we have named, the who is only anxious to keep his mills going-the bare presence of the others in China will be an country gentleman, who thinks an extension of irresistible inducement to mix themselves up in the trade may render the outcry against the Corn-laws factions and political intrigues of the country: less urgent-each centered in self, may see in the and while they are busy in the South, Russia will new market a relief to all their anxiety: but the not be idle in the North. The acquisition of Hong- general public, and the statesmen to whom it is Kong by the British, and the admission of their given to guide their destiny, must act upon more consuls into five Chinese ports, may be but the be- comprehensive views. Well-regulated, the open-pay ginning of a game similar to that which was played ing of the China markets, if all go smoothly as to by the French and the English in India, after the the performance of treaties, may bring a real ex- latter obtained possession of Jagheer at Calcutta tension of trade: but if the whole force of our and established factories at Madras and Bombay; surplus productive powen is to be directed to this but among a greater number of Competitors, and one vent, it may be glutted almost as soon as open- these possessed of greater resources, more devel-ed-the occasion of new "distress" and new cla- oped skill, and (if possible) more indomitable pride. mours for relief; for it still leaves us with an The commercial view of the question is perhaps over-crowded population seeking to derive from the most encouraging. There can be no doubt the more precarious source of foreign commerce
Lords Frankfort, Huntingtower, and Chesterfield have been observations on the conduct which, noblemen ought to display. mixed up, led the Times of last Tuesday to offer a few general which we regret we cannot find space transcribe into our columns. The two former members of this trio are certainly sufficiently obfcure, but the last is well known in "the fashion. able world, and by the élite of society." In the case of Lord Chesterfield, which has been lately brought before the public, a certain Count Bathyany took a fancy to a certain Elcanur Suter, and purchased her for an annuity of 3001. a year. After a month's "protection" the lady quitted him, and another admirer was the chosen Lothario. The disappointed Count refused to the annuity" because the consideration for the deed which guaranteed it was immortal." So the case came on in the Court of Chancery, where first amongst this woman's formal and rec gnieed trustees was an English peer-Losd Chesterfield. This was, indeed, a most untoward circumstance for the aristo- cracy, especially coming quick after Lord Huntingtower's bank. ruptcy, Lord Frankfort's prosecution, and Lord Hertford's will. One observation of the Times we must extract; it is like a bushel of March dust-worth a king's ransom :-"The people are not yet alienated from their natural leaders;-they feel respect for their superiors, but they will not continue to feel it, unless the better part of those superiors hold out to them not only the reality,. but the appearance of deserving it."-[Atlas.]
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA, GAZETTE.
LONGBONG
AND 御
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
EXTRA.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH. 1843.
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and a SEPARATE account of the foreign postage must be rendered every quarter.
at Hongkong and Macao, on the subject of postage chargeable on letters arriving in Bombay from China. THE annexed Copies of letters from the Post 2. I had before endeavoured to explain these Master General at Bombay, together with the No- tification alluded to in No. 1721 of 1842 are pub-rules to the Post-Master at Macao, but as I have lished for general information, and with the ob- been informed by Captain Richards of II. M. Ship ject of giving effect to those arrangements, the fol- Cornwallis, that the greatest uncertainty prevails lowing local Regulations are laid down and will in China, in regard to the regulations under which come into operation from the 1st day of June next ceived at this office, I have been induced to trou- letters, and particularly letters for Europe, are re- both as regards the Post Office at Hongkong, and ble you, in the hope that all the necessary informa- Council, will be chargeable. This might be pre-
the British Consular Office at Macao, 1st. Boxes will always be kept open at the Post tion on the subject may, through your means be Offices for the receipt of letters to be transmit- communicated to the public, and that the Post Office authorities in China may be directed to fa ted to the different Presidencies of India when-cilitate the dispatch of letters, by adopting the ever opportunities may offer, 2nd. On those letters that may be put into the course which I have pointed out, in regard to the Bombay Box, outward Ship Postage will invar- pre-payment of the whole of the Ship postage at the Office of despatch, iably be charged at the rate of 2 Annas on a I have the honor to be letter of three Tolas weight, and an Anna on Sir, every additional Tola.
Bombay
Genl. Post Office 14th Octr. 1842.
3rd. The same rule will be applied to all letters that may be put in the Boxes for Madras and Calcutta. 4th. When the letters are addressed to Persons in India, it will be optional with the Posters of them to pay or not, the inward Ship Postage which is the same as the outward-and in case they do not pay it, it will be recovered from the Receivers. 5th. When letters are intended to go beyond India To the inward and outward Ship Postage must be invariably paid.
No, 1721-of 1842.
Sir,
Your most obdt. Servant W. ESCOMBE
Acting Post-Master General,
The Post Masters at
in conclusion, that when letters for Europe are 9. It must be borne in mind, I would observe forwarded to Bombay either by Madras or Cal- catta, inland, postage according to the rates laid down in the Notification of the 14th August 1839, No. 184, Genl. Dept. published by order of the
Hon. the President of the Council of India in
paid in China in the same manner as has been above provided for Ship and foreign postage. All that is necessary is, that the accounts of each des- cription of postage should be kept quite distinct. I have the honor to be &c., [Signed] W. ESCOMBE, Actg. Post-Master General. Bombay Genl. Post Office 14th October 1842. [True Copy]
W. ESCOMBE, Acting Post-Master General.
NOTIFICATION. COMMANDERS of Ships, trading with the Port of Bom- bay, are hereby informed, that all Letters for England, arriving from Sea-ward, are subject in Bombay to Ship Postage, and all Letters for Foreign Europe, to General Department Steamer Postage, in addition.
Hong-Kong, and Macao. As great misunderstanding appears still to pre- vail in regard to the postage leviable in Bombay on letters received from China,. I have the honor to forward a Notification issued under date the 14th March 1842, which contains all the rules neces- sary for your guidance.
6th. On letters intended for the United Kingdom no Postage except the outward and inward Postage can be received under any circumstan- ces if placed in the Bombay Box, but when placed in the Madras or Calcutta Boxes, the Indian inland Postage, agreeable to the annex- ed scale marked A, must be paid, in addition to the outward and inward Ship Postage. 2. It may be attended with much inconve 7th. When letters are intended for Foreign Eu-nience to oblige parties in China to have recourse rope or any intermediate Place, additional Post- to an Agent in Bombay to pay the postage due age will be levied on them agreeable to the here, and I therefore beg that you will cause it to Table laid dowu in the Bombay Government be understood that the entin postage, both the Notification of the 14th March 1842, and such outward and inward, may be paid in your office, letters will accordingly bear four Items of by which all further charge will be done away charge namely
Outward Ship Postage
"Inward Ship Postage
"Indian Inland Postage
if put in the Madras or Calcutta Boxes "Foreign Postage
8th. The same rules will be applied to Newspa- pers, Pamphlets &c, the Postage on them being charged agreeable to the Table inserted in the Bombay Government Notification above advert-
ed to.
with.
To prevent disappointment, therefore, to parties not, acquainted with these rules, Commanders of Ships are recommended only to receive Post Office Packets or Letters-for places not in India,--on which they are themselves prepared to pay the postage, according to the rates laid down in the accompanying Table.
Bombay. Genl. Post Office, 6th September 1842.
W. ESCOMBE,
Actg. Post Mr. Genl.
NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters arriving from Sea-ward for transmission to any place beyond the Territories of the East India Company, whether by Ship, or by the Government Steamers, will be detain- ed in Bombay until the Ship or Steamer Postage, or both, to which such Letters, may be liable, shall be paid according to the rates laid down in the subjoined
tional Tola.
3. It has lately been the practice to send mo- Table. ney to pay the postage as well here as in England. This is a very inconvenient proceeding and I have to request that it may be discontinued. In place of it, you will be so good as to forward with each Mail a Bill shewing the number of letters and the amount of inward postage due thereon to the Bombay Office. A quarterly return of the entire amount collected should be made up to the end of April, July, October and January, and the money should then be remitted by an order on the Trea- sury in Bombay or in any other mode which may
9th. Although it is stated in the 6th Paragraph of the Bombay Post-Master General's letter to the be more convenient.
Post Master at Hongkong &c, that letters from 4. I have to request that when the entire post- Members of the China Expedition are to be ex-age is prepaid, the letters may be marked thus.
cused Ship Postage, yet looking to the changes that have taken place since that letter was wris ten, and to the return of a large part of the Ex- pedition to England and India, it is considored more than propable that the privilege therein referred to has been declared to be. or is, con- sidered null and void, and therefore persons for warding letters are recommended not to rely on that rule being still in force. 10th The Regulations herein promulgated will be
utward Shin nostage-naid. As "Inward Do. Do. As. Rs.
When only the outward postage is paid, that they may be marked "Outward Ship-póstage only." In this last case, provision must be made for the pay- ters will be detained, ment in Bombay of the inward postage, or the let- communiceted to the different Goveruments of 5. These remarks are intended to apply to let- India by the first departure, aud as they provide ters not for delivery in India; when letters are for for the transmission of letters &c under every India, the Inward Ship postage can of course be possible circumstance, they will no doubt be ri-recovered from the addressees.
gidly enforced, so that Individuals neglecting to 6. Letters from members of the China expedi- conform to them will have only themselves totion are received free of Ship postage.
India or returned.
blame, should their letters be either detained in 7. No postage is leviable in India on letters England, and no pre-payment can, under any cir-
11th. The only exceptions to Postage being levied for the United Kingdom. It is collected solely in will be in favor of Official despatches, under the cumstances whatever, be made in India on such signatures of Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, letters,
the Naval Commander in Chief and the Gen- 8. Letters for other places than the United eral Officer Commanding Her Majesty's Land Kingdom are chargeable with a postage according Forces, or the Senior Officers of the Civil, Na-to the rates laid down in the accompanying table,
val and Military Services in China.
By Order Hongkong, Govt. House, 6th April, 1843. No. 1722-of 1842.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
General Department, To The Secretary of Legation, Hong-Kong.. Sir, I have the honor to forward Copy of a letter I have to day addressed to the Post-Masters
and this postage must be prepaid. When it may be inconvenient to parties to employ Agents in Bombay, the foreign postage can be levied in your Office in the same manner as Ship postage such foreign letters should then be marked. "Outward Ship postage paid As "Inward Do. Do. As Do. As "Foreign postage Total Rs.
ded for every addi-
onal 6 Tolas weight. An anna being ad- An anna being dded for every additi- Two annas being added for every additi- onal 100 Tolas up to 300 Tolas, beyond
which no Parcel will be received.
1. Anna.
Tolas.
Tolas. ceeding 3 ceeding 3 Not ex- Not ex-
Not exceeding 6 Tolas weight."
Not exceeding 100 Tolas weight.
Annas.
Annas.
2.
2.
2. Arnas.
Outward Inward.
atach end. ed papers packe in short covers, open, Parcels not exceeding 300 Tolas weight.
Newspapers, Paphlets and other print-
Continued to Second Page.
LETTERS.
Table of Ship Postag to be levied on Letters received or sent by sea.
EXTRA.
Table of Steamer Postage leviable upon Letters arriving from, or addressed to any other place than the United Kingdom, via the Red Sea or the Persian Gulf..
Rs. As.
A letter not exceeding 1 Tola, is to be charged one rate of Postage.......
0
9
Ditto above 14 Tola, and not exceeding
2 Tolas, two rates......
1
Ditto above 24 Tolas, and not exceeding
5 Tolas, four rates......
2
Ditto above 5 Tolas and not exceeding
3
7 Tolas, six rates.....
and so on in proportion. two additional rates of Post
age being charged for every additional weight of 2
Tolas, or for any fraction of that weight.
Bombay, Genl. Post Office,
14th March 1842.
ce, }
W. ESCOMBE,
Acig. Post Mr. Genl.
N. B. 2 tolahs are equal to one ounce English, 16 annas
make one Rupee, and one Rupee is equal to two Shillings Eng-
lish.
A
Table of Indian inland Postage from Calcutta and Madras to Bombay.
CALOUSTA
MADRAS
Rs. As. Ps
7
» 14
Single Letter not exceeding one Quarter of a Tola in weight.", Double Letter exceeding one Quarter of a Tola, but not ex- ceeding one Tola in weight. Single Postage (that is 7 Annas) to be added for every addition. al half Tola weight. Newspapers not exceeding 3 Tolas in weight
Newspapers exceeding 3 Tolas but not exceeding 6 Tolas. Newspapers exceeding 6 Tolas but not exceeding 9 Tolas. Single Postage (that is 3 Annas) to be added for every addition al 3 Tolas.
Single Letter not exceeding one
Quarter of a Tola in weight.", Double Letter exceeding one Quarter of a Tola, but not ex- ceeding one Tola in weight Single Postage (that is 5 Annas) to be added for every addition- ald half Tola weight Newspaper not exceeding 94
Tolas in weight. Newspaper exceeding 34 Tolas
but not exceeding 6 Tolas. Newspaper exceeding 6 Tolas but not exceeding 9 Tolas. : Single Postage (that is 3 Annas)
to be added for every additi enal 3 Tolas.
6
Rs. As. P
5
39
10
9
N. B, It is to be understood that the above Rates are exclusive of the Inward Ship Postage of 2 Aunas which will be levied on each Newspaper whether for warded to Calcutta, Madras, or Bombay.
Newspapers must be put up in short covers open at each end, and if they are found to contain any writing except the Superscription they will be charged as let ters of a corresponding weight. By order
Government House,
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government Notification. WITH reference to the preceeding No- tification it is hereby announced that, to obviate inconvenience to the Public, Let- ters will be received at the Post Office at Hongkong, and the British Consular Agency at Macao, (as they have been for some time past) for transmission to Eu- rope, and India, on the payment of the Ship and Indian inland Postage, (as the case may be) although the necessity for enlarging the Post Office and providing a proper establishment, will not admit of the system being fully introduced before the 1st of June.
By order,
Government House,
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Hongkong, 7th April, 1843.)
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
No. 55 VOL. II.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
ND
4.ONGBONG
NOTIFICATION.
GAZETTE
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, APRIL 13TH. 1843.
T NOTICE THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- Tenders for Bills on the Lords Commis- zette under the authority of Government, sioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, for the will be discontinued from this date: but all Sum of £1,500, in sets of £250 each, pay- public orders and notifications appearing in able at 30 days sight, will be received at the "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- Superintendent's Office, Hong Kong, and zetto," with the signatures of duly authe-opened on Thursday, the 20th instant, at rized Functionaries of the Government are Noon.
still to be considered as official, Telo By order,
Robt: Morrison, Arting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong Kong. March, 28, 1943. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
CHARLES E. STEWARTIC Assistant Secretary & Treasurer. GOVERNMENT HOUSE, IIongkong, 11th April, 1842,
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.-The large amount of our outstanding arrears, (early one half of our receipts,) admonishes us to request our friends and subscribers, to oblige us by, forthwith liquidating our claims; which trifling as they are individually yet aggregately amount to a considerable sum.
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us PAPER, if brought to our notice we will endeavor to rectify. We when any change of realdende takes place. vietus ni som arbe PRODUCT OF PRECIOUS METALS SINCE THE DIS.
COVERY OF AMERICA. intel; Tue greatest part of the Gold and Silver thrown on the World was first taken from our Country. Before Humboldt published his POLITICAL ESSAY upon New Spain various Reports, formed by learned individuals, had been circulated, respect ing the quantities of Gold and Silver exported from America. Notwithstanding, they all differed
In consequence of Instructions recently received from Her Majesty's Government, and until defined Regulations can be framed and promulgated, grounded upon those Instructions, His Excellency Sir HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., K. C. B., &c., &c., is pleased to Notify, as follows: 1ST. All Persons holding Land of any denomination on the Island of to Hong-Kong, are hereby required to send in the fullest explanations, as well as the proofs they possess, of their Claims to such Land, to the Land Officer, with the least possible delay. 2ND. The Land Officer has been author ized, and instructed, to prevent the commencement of any further tom Buildings upon, or clearing away of, Locations, until final arrange- ments can be made. The Land Officer has also been author- Moncada ized and instructed, to take summary mea- Navarrete sures, in concert with the Chief Magistrate, Raynal. to put a stop to all Buildings that may be Robertson
1492
S Price & monthly {Prior 12 yearly
Dallars.
Registered from the Spanish Colonies 4.085,150000 Portuguese... 681514.000 Not registered from the first
Idem Idem
second
816.000.000 171.000.000
5 706.700.000
Of which amount, during those 311 Years, the proportions furnished were as follows: ⚫ 2:028 000,000 2,410 303,0JJ
NEW SPAIN
PERU and BUENOS AYRES NEW GRANADA
CHILE BRAZILS
275 300,000
1:8 000,000 835,500,000
The computation which the same Author forms of the ANNUAL PRODUCT of the mines of the New World at the commencement of the present cent- ury, is as follows: Marks of Gold Marks of Silver Dollars New Spain 7.000 23.000.000 3400
Peru
12 212 2.200
Buenos Ayres New Granada 20.500 29,900 Brazil
6240.000
2.338 220
611 090
4 850,000:
28.700 481,830
2.060,000
2,990.000 4,360,000
horts bil 75,217 3.430 840 43.500.000 Baron Humboldt has likewise calculated, that
the annual Product of the European mines of Hungary, Saxony and other places, and that of northern Asia during the same period amounted to nearly five millions more.
(To be continued in our next.)
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Important Decision
in their Calculations from one another, on acEANS AND ANOTHER V. HUTTON. This action count of their having derived their information was brought by the plaintiffs, to recover damages from sources which could not be relied upon, as from the defendant for the breach of a contract to is shewn by the following calculation: to deliver a cargo of goods at the port of Canton, AUTHORS EPOCHS DOLLARS to which it was consigned. The defendant plead- Ustariz 1492 to 17248,030,000,000 ed that he had been prevented landing the goods at Canton, as he had contracted, in consequence Solorzano 1628, 1,500,000,000 14921595 2,000,000,000 of the interference of Capt. Elliot, the British Su- 1519 1817. 1,536,000,000 perintendent and Representative at Canton, who had prohibited the debarkation of any goods, on 1718 5,154,000,000 1775. 8,800,000,000 account of the existing hostile relations between 1777,304,000,000 this country and the Chinese government, and that, 1800, 1,600,000,000 having carried the cargo to Canton, he had per- formed all the conditions of the contract accord- all the ing to the best of his power, the fulfilment of them
Gerboux
14900
#1492
1768
1724
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in progress on Locations of whatever deno- Necker mination, where the Explanation, or Proofs The Author of submitted, may appear to him to be at vari- the Investiga ance with his present Instructions; and, tion upon Com-14021775. 5,072,000,000 being precluded by the authority of Her Majesty's
most famed names
time
also, in cases where the Explanation and merce Amsten Officer in the Chinese port, acting for the protec tion and government of British subjects. The Proofs now called for, may be delayed dam, 1779 But Humboldt, by his extensive and laborious plaintiff demurred to the defendant's plea, that the beyond a reasonable time. 3RD. The Land Officer has further been investigations has left every one else far behind. Canton did not relieve the defendant from the authorized and instructed, to sum- This illustrious traveller besides having know. hability of his contract, inasmuch as Capt. Elliot Imarily prevent, the progress of all ledge of all that had hitherto been written on this had not the power of declaring war against the subject, had access to official sources which were Buildings, on Locations which unknown to the Authors just alluded to he was Chinese, which declaration alone could justify such may, in his opinion, encroach on a man well versed both in the theoretical as well a departure from the terms of his undertaking Mr. Serjeant Channell argued in support of the the present, or any future, Line of as the practical knowledge of Mining, and had ox-plea; and Mr. Serjeant Bompas was heard in Bail to oblive all amined with the eves of a critic, several of the favent of the demurrer. Persons to confine themselves to the exact dimensions of the Lots the past, as well as on the actual Produce of the ly the most apt to form correct conclusions on which were originally allotted to Mines, upon which point, so many until then had them.bu formed speculations. It is true that his assertions have been thought to be exaggerated, and we are inclined to believe that this accusation, in a certain measure, is well founded particularly the state ments he sets forth of the gains made by mining as well as with regard to the quantity obtained, in the returns of the precious Metals. But this cri- ticism fat the most could only be applicable in a very inferior sense to the information, which Humboldt has given of the total product of the Mines, and exportation to Europe; so that in ma- king every concession for the imperfections which are ever inseparable from such investigations, it is always clear that the assertions of that Traveller and the inquiries upon which they are founded ought certainly to be enumerated amongst the most precious contributions that have ever been made to the Science of Statistics.
4TH. It has been repeatedly intimated, that the terms and tenure of hold ing all Lands on the Island of Hong-Kong, were to depend solely on the pleasure, and commands, of of Her Majesty's Government, and the information called for in this Notification, is required, before such terms and tenure can be announced to the Public. By order
Hong-Kong,. Government-House,
RICHARD WOOSNAM, wd of omis mit Gospeloof to bamen todendron
10th April, 1843.)
NOTICE.
of 100
It is particularly requested that all Marks, Pickets, and Lines, placed in the course of a survey commenced on the North side of this Island, be left undis- turbed; the Pickets will be painted White, with a Black cross.
LAND OFFICE,
Hong Kong, 10th April, 1843.
According to Humboldt the quantity of precious quantity taken out of the mines of America is as follows Since 1492 to 1500 Marks 250,000 15000 11545, 3,000,000
01291545
1600 11,000,000 1600 e da1700k-e 16,000,000 1700 17504 22,500,000 is 1750 1750 1808 35,300,000
He presents, besides the following recapitulation of the value of Gold and Silver taken from the Mines of America since 1492 to 1803ste
The Court was of opinion that the plea was 2d and 3d Wm. IV., which gave power and au- insufficient. According to the provisions of the thority to the Superintendent at Canton to act, no such, power was given as the plea set forth. The Superintendent might, in the course he had pursued, have acted with great discretion and for the pro- motion of the interests of all parties, but still he had exceeded the powers given him by the Act of sufficient to justify the defendant in the violation of Parliament, and therefore the plea did not state the contract, or exonerate him from the conse- quences of such a departure, as the declaration disclosed, from the terms of his undertaking. Judginent for the plaintiff Monthly Times.
There are well-authenticated cases of wine having been sold in various parts of Portugal during last yearfor half a noidare (11s per pipe. The common wholesale price is about 2. the almude (28 bottles y year), or about 1d. a bottle; and the nipe containing 120 gallons, or 720 bottles, come to precisiy £3. We arrive at the same result in the gross, through the fact that the price paid
per pipe to the lavrador is, from 19 to 15 mil-rei", the rate being a little higher for the finest qualities of port and Estremadura wines. Most undeniably the average first cost does not oxceed 3. Hoiv, then, stands the case? The first cost is £3, and the proposed duty of 33. per gallon being a reduction of 5-11ths in the actual duty per pipe of 120 gollons is £18 sterling, being a duty of exactly 600 per cent. ad aetorem.-[Sun]
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A communication from M. Negier. on nasal hemor- rhage, was next read. This gentleman announced that the hemorrhage may be almost instantaneously check- ed, by raising the arm on the same side as that of the nostril fromhich the blood flows.-French Paper.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, APRIL, 13Tu, 1841.
The Article which appears in our columns, on the Product of Precious Metals, is translated from a late Lima paper. We inuch regret the compiler had not increased the value of his communica- tion, by adding thereto the stores of his own knowledge, and recent experience, which, we assure him, would have made the document more interesting, besides adding to its practical value.
According to the Mining Journal, the following statement of the produce of the precious metals appears,-"In forty years, from 1790, to 130,--Mexico produced £6,136,453 worth of gold, and £139,817,032 of silver. Chile, C2,768,488 of gold, and Buenos Ayres, £1.892,924 of silver. £4,024,895, of gold, and £27,182,673 of silver. Russia, C3,703,743 of gold, and £1,500,971 of silver. Total, 1880 millions sterling, or forty-seven millions per annum. Dr. Ure, says-the Mines of America have sent into Europe, three and a-half times more gold than those of the ancient Continent. The total quantity of silver, was to that of gold, in the ratio of fifty-five to one; a very different ratio from that which holds really in the value of those two metals, which, in Europe is one to fifteen. Before the discovery of America, the value of gold approached nearer to that of silver, and in Asia, the proportion is held to be only one to eleven, or twelve.
Major Lowe, in his Dissertation on Pin- ang, remarks, that "the differenee in value of gold, betwixt the Straits and, England, is ordinarily seven per cent., in favour of the former; the market value of pure silver, he adds, may be stated at 12 dollars per lb." Gold is widely disseminated through the Malay Peninsula, and Eastern Archipelago, but we know of no Silver Mines.
Borneo is most famed for its product of gold, of the amount of which annually, we have no correct data accessible.
fore done) to the expediency of a monthly Steam Communication with England, or rather with Signapore, which would be
tantamount thereto.
Mr Wise of Allonby, has, in an Article which recently appeared in the Colonial Magazine, urged the necessity of this measure very co-gently. Nationally, his recommendation, to have a line of Steam Vessels from England to China, via Sal- danha Bay, Cape of Good Hope, has strong claims on the Home Government. We must, however, confine ourselves within more circumscribed limits, and would only require that a monthly com- munication, by steam, to and from Singa- pore, should be established; our compatri- ots there would do the rest, and establish the communication with Point de Galle and Suez. By this route, we should be brought within two months distance of the Metro- polis.
of South America; but may mention that the flat- tering accounts of Lord Valentia and Mr. Salt, with regard to the products and commercial pros- pects of such a barbarous country as Abysinnia, led a London merchant to send a large cargo of goods to that market, which venture resulted in an almost entire loss.
From the foregoing may be inferred the spirit and extent of mercantile expectation and adven- the highly coloured statements and imaginative ture which will be stimulated into existence, by descriptions, which have been so widely promul- gated with regard to China, and its teeming and industrious millions.
We hold it to be our duty to combat these false the memorable instances of commercial infatua- impressions, and by our admonitory reference to tion, we endeavour as far as possible to avert the recurrence of similar calamities.
An Edinburgh Reviewer has well remarked, what we can confirm by our own experience, that "The spirit of romance may walk in the homeliest attire as well as of silk of tissue. Men dream feats of chivalry-there are Quixottes upon'Change about pounds, shillings, and pence, as well as of as well as in the mountains of La Mancha. Ro-
Mr Wise goes into a lengthened detail, mance is the buoyant spirit of enterprise unchecked to prove that, via the Cape, the steam voy-by the realities of life; it can run riot in schemes of age from England to China, could be per-mercantile aggrandizement, as well as in the vis- In connexion with this subject, it would be formed in sixty days. His intimacy with ions of a higher ambition." the navigation of these seas entitles his opi-curious to publish a list of novel articles now on nions to much respect. He points out the their way from England, sagaciously destined for shortest route that can be taken from Eng- the special wants of the inhabitants of the Celestial land to Saldanha Bay, to be 5,650 miles, Empire. Many very singular items are named; which voyage can be made in twenty-six among the most notable are Dutch drops, parasols, days, at the average rate of speed which jews' harps, and credat Judaeus, temperance medals. the Atlantic ocean steamers perform at pre- sent-say about nine miles per hour. From Saldanha Bay, to Hong-Kong, by the nearest route, is 7,000 miles, which may be performed in thirty-two days, at the same rate.
There is much force in the following observation of Mr Wise with which we are compelled to close our remarks of this week. "Hence the steam voyage between England and China, via Saldanha Bay, Cape of Good Hope, can be performed in sixty days, allowing two days to take inecoal, at the average rate of speed per- forming at present, all the year round, in the stormy Atlantic Ocean; it is, therefore, only rea- sonable, that a very considerable higher rate of speed will be obtained on the comparatively VERY FINE weather voyage from England to China, via the Cape of Good Hope."
The French frigate Erigone, Command- ant Cecille, on arriving here (the last time) from Macao, saluted the British Flag, flying on the Island: the battery at the fort of the artillery the first official acknowledgment bya foreign power barracks returned the salute. This is, we believe, of the cession of Hong-Kong to Great Britain. As declined to make a similar recognition. We do yet, the American Commodore, we are told, has not the less value the significant courtesy of the galulnt and much esteemned French officer in com- mand in these waters, nor do we take umbrage at the different conduct of the American Commo- dore, who (if we may judge by Lord Aberdeen's reply to the East Indian and China Association, published in our No. 54) has acted strictly correct in refusing to salute the British Flag on the Island, changed and officially communicated. till the ratification of the Treaty had been ex-
We regret to hear that several burglaries have of late been commiited, and nocturnal visits from the marauders at Kowloon, have much in- creased of late. More than one landing has been made by an armed body of miscreants, at the in obtaining any booty. POINT, but on the last occasion, without succeeding
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We would advise our friends at home to be Dr. Earle, in his Eastern Seas, says very cautious in any experimental Shipments they "the amount of Gold Dust imported at make to China. We have not the slightest doubt Singapore, from the Western Coast of that many articles both of Import and Export, now Borneo, averages three thousand eight hun- unknown to our commerce with this country dred ounces Troy," which he estimates at will hereafter assume important rank; still, until we obtain more certain knowledge of the wants From another Correspondent, who signs about one-tenth the produce of the mines. It is Chaptal, we think, who states, the and capabilities of the Northern Ports, we would animal product of gold in the Indian Archi- counsel the shipment only of those articles which himself " A Constant Reader," we have received are well known as of ordinary and large consump- a glowing critique of the theatrical performances que samog or about one-ion and which the very low rates of cost at at Koo-lang-soo. He says" the House was oss, and the Company were hon- eighth of the total production, which is calcu-home cannot but mauce at the these parts; now that peaceable relations are re-oured with the attendance of the most of the fates lated to be nearly 36 tons per annum. on the Island, and all the magnates of our little Gold is known to be produced in many established-wholly irrespective of what may is- chard, in the "King's Gardener," elicited unbound- parts of China and Thibet; we much mis-sue from the probable de bouche Northward for our garrison The performnce of Mr Marryat as Galo- take if it does not hereafter become of im ed applause, and Mr Campbell, as Madame Galo- portance as an export. We are told that chard was unanimously admitted to be a per- it is often offered in the Coast trade, fect rustic divinity. Mr Wardop as Lord Potterly, The length of the but the Shroffs on board, are very reluctant in the After-piece of the " Unfinished Gentleman," to take it in lieu of silver, at the proportion- excited much amusement. ate rate, owing to the fear of its being adulte- following letter, precludes our publishing the com- munieation of "A Constant Reader," as we ori- rated. We have heard of China Gold so ginally intended. taken, having realized at the Calcutta Mint, barely the price of silver.
manufactures.
In saying thus much we would not discounten- ance the attempts to introduce new articles; the capacity of the Chinese to take which, can only be tested by actual shipments, for musters or pat- terns would be almost wholly useless in eliciting anything like accurate data to arrive at a safe conclusion, for mercantile objects. Hence what experimentul shipments are made, should be on small scale, so that if unadapted for this market the loss would not be serious.
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We are called upon to make these remarks by The gold, when seen here, is of various forms; it is called leaf gold, when about an the exaggerated feeling which is so very prevalent, and which we are sorry to see is generally adopt- eighth of an inch thick. This sort is gene-ed by our contemporaries at hoine, in all that rally esteemed among the best, and gold in regards China, and the consequences of the late the form of Bangles among the worst. As pacification. We much err if the public mind is gold is not currency in China, it is to be not already infected with a spirit of speculation, presumed that the Emperor will view with as to the China trade which will inevitably result more complacency its oozing out, than he in disappointment. formerly did that of Sycee, Silver.
At a future time, we shall return to this subject, in connection, especially, with the Empire of China.
We published, by request, on the 8th inst., an Extra, containing the intended Post-Office regulations, on which, at another time, we shall have occasion to remark. At the present time, we would claim the atten- tion of our readers (as we have often be-
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
KOOLANGSOO.
To the Editor of the Friend of China, and Hong- Kong Gazette. MR EDITOR,-Allow me, briefly to trespass, and to solicit the favour of a little space in your interesting as they, from time to time, transpire in the pigmy periodical, for the purpose of recording passing events, Island of Koolangsoo.
We, however, do not however look for any You will, perhaps, be at a loss to conjecture what very grave derangement of commercial affairs, from these inflated anticipations. This will be re- incidents can possibly happen, in any way calculated to ferrible rather to the extremely low cost of the cheer or enliven our existence, confined as it is, within rious articles of British manufacture, at the time the painfully narrow precincts of about two and-a-half miles of action; yet, in spite of this reasonable supposi- of shipment, than to the prudence or circumspec- tion, it remains a most incontrovertible fact, that we have tism of many of the shippers. Late events too-hitherto, and still continue, considering the unpropiti- the bitter memory of which still abides, will rath- ous character of the place, to get on thundering well. er tend to check that rash and romantic enterprise How far the volcanic origin of the island is concern- which has marked the commercial annals of our ed in the result, as an acquaintance was wont, quaintly, country, on the advent of any new vent or out- to remark, being no Theologist, myself, I willingly re- let for British goods. We need not cite the well sign the explanation into the hands of those more deeply known instance of the establishment of the republics conversant with terrestial phenomena.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
As" method, is the soul of business," ve shall re- duce the few following items of news, we have at pre- sent to communicate, into something like a systematic arrangement, and begin with an account of the magical transformation that has taken place in the Western village of the Island..
If any place ever presented a dismal and dilapitated aspect, it had a pre-eminent claim to that unenviable distinction, previous to its occupation by the 41st Regiment, N. 1., and by way of rendering it still more conspicuous: a few stately buildings, in comparative preservation, towered up in painful contrast to the sur rounding ruins. China-fash-like, not a inch of ground was allowed to escape the victimizing power of Brick and Mortar," and as many houses wero squeezed into a "given space," as the laws of nature would permit. The village was in a great measure in. debted for its ruinous condition, to the Chinese them. selves, who very characteristically, diverted themselves during the sickly season, and at a time when it was altogether untenanted, with the innocent pastime of nocturnal excursions, for the purpose of lifting and appropriating to themselves, all the doors and windows that in the least, interfered with the ventilation of the
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traders and one-half to each of the others. The ex- to the coast and river fisheries, and keeps alive the manufactures in the coal-district North west of Pekin. ports to England consisted exclusively of tea; the ex- The Western tea-districts are on a smaller scala, and ports to America chiefly of tea, along with small quan- tities of nankeens, raw and wrought silks, sugar, and after a ruder fashion, for Setchuen, Kocitchoo, Yunnan the North of Siam and Burmah, and the Thibets, while some minor articles: the exports to India were to a trifling amount tea, china-ware, sugar, naukeens, cas- the Eastern group are for the wealthier coast-lands, sia and camphor, but the imports from that country and the whole of the rest of the world To under- were chiefly balanced by bills and bullion. The im-stand and appreciate aright the commercial capabilities of China. it is necessary to master thoroughly the con- ports from England consisted of woollens in value one half of the whole, cottons one-quarter, metals and mis-dition and relations of these two groups of provinces. cellaneous articles another quarter. The imports from Unless fresh misunderstandings intervene, the throw- America were in value cottons one-half, woollons one-ing open of the four new ports to British enterprise quarter. and miscellaneous articles another quarter. will soon and materially alter the condition and direc The imports from India wero-opium to the value of tion of the commerce of the Eastern tea-districts, and more then two millions of pounds; cotton, tin, pepper, of all the countries which trade with them. To Can. betel-nut, and other articles to the value of about a ton the new arrangement will in all probability be n million. The articles of export are exclusively the heavy blow Its chief articles of export are tea and produce of the Chinese provinces South of the Yang-bullion: the former will henceforth be shipped in pre- tse-kiang. Two of their staples (cotton and earthen ference at the ports in the tea-provinces; and the ex- ware) are imported to a considerable amount. and portation of silver, if tolerated, can be effected as easi the whole of the commodities they produce are not ly at Shanghai as at Canton. If return-cargoes can be enough to pay for the necessary imports, woollen and obtained, the first of our manufactures likely to find an coltou cloths and opium, (also become a necessary for increased sale in China are our woollens. The incle- them, let moralists say what they will,) for the latter ency of the winters even in the provinces at the is always paid in cash. mouth of the Yang-tse-kiang, and still more in the The trade from the tea-districts to the Northern mountain-regions which abound in the Chinese empira, provinces of China. to Chinese Tartary, to Russia and render warm clothing in great request. This it is that to Independent Tartary, is active and extensive. The occasions the ready sale of Russian furs. There was annual import of tea into Russia alone. in 1830, a- at one time a considerable importation of furs from mounted to five millions and a half pounds. This was America; but the increasing scarcity of the game, and the amount of the legitimate traffic at the station of the rising of furs in the general market owing to the Kiachta, but gives no idea of the busy trade along the purchase of them by Russians to send to Kiachta: in- Great Canal, supplying the whole of the provinces of duced the Americans to substitute woollen cloths; and China, except Sethuen, north of the Yang-ise-king, it has been found to answer. The game is decreasing the whole of Central Asia, north and west of China in Siberia as well as in America; and, with four har- Proper, and nutaerous remote hordes within the Rus bours in the very heart of the trading provinces, wo sian frontier, who procured supplies of tea of which will have better opportunities of bringing our woollens Government knew nothing. Some idea of the state into competition with the furs introduced at one poin- of this trade may be gathered from what was witnessed of a remote frontier. The woollens of France, Bel- by TIMKOWSKI on his route from Kiachta to Khalgangium and the Rhine provinces. must come into com- on the Great Wall. At Urga, he met several cara- petition with us; but even with that competition, there vans of forty camels, laden with tea, for Ulinssutai, a are fair grounds for expecting a decided advantage to station in Chinese Tartary west of the road he travel- our woollen manufactures. if our traders act judicious. led. From the 25th September to the 2d October he ly† It is not Chint alone that we have to look: to net daily, small parties of travellers, all of whom Chinese traders will carry our woollens into the very c.rried ventures of Ten; on the 2nd October he met heart of Central Asia. The immense frontier of Asia- with fine black tea, for Kinchta; on the 6th and 9th Next in importance, most likely, will be our exporta- a Chinese caravan, with two hundred cars laden tic Russia cannot be guarded against their entrance. We met cracks with equal quantities, the last of still tions of colon twist to China. Already considerable finer quality; on the 4th November he tnet "the great quantities are carried there to be worked up the in- tea-caravan for Kiuchta"; on the 6th, another scarcely creased impetus given to its internal industry by our less numerous; from the 12th to the 14th, (the day on more direct and extensive trade with the ten-districts which he reached Khalgan,) he met numerous tea- will increase the domestic manufactures of China, and caravans of 100, 200 and 250 camels. At Khalgan, its demand for this partly-manufactured commodity. he was informed that there was constantly a depot of As the Chinese have already begun to work up our tea large enough to load at any time 000 camels. cotton-twist, and have a strong mechanical turn, it is "When le recrossed the desert in July from Khalgan not unlikely that the exportation of machinery. and to Kiachta, the tea-caravans which ho passed seemed their noble and numerous rivers, will induce them to quite as frequent. TIMKOWSKI travelled along the take large quantities of steam boat machinery. Other principal line of traffic north of the Great Wall; but articles of our manufactures w II by degrees (not slow) there are many minor routes to the east and west of it; enter in the wake of these two: but they will be the and an equally-frequented line conducts from the Ho- first. The great difficulty at the outset will be to find angho westward to Kashgar on the South, Guldja on appropriate articles for return-cargoes. Even with its and Chi North," "Tea is a necessary of life in Chis existing limited foreign commerce, China pays for no nese Tartary, and scarcely less so in Russia, and a- inconsiderable portion of its imports in bullion and bills. mong the independent nomades and great trading Its supply of the precious metals is scanty, and ren- towns between the Chinese frontier, the Oxus, and the dered mere so by the prohibition to export silver from Caspian; and all these countries are supplied from the Russia. The slow progress of just views of the com- Eastern groups of ten-countries. The returns from merce in the precious metals by more civilized nations The particulars of the Koolangao Reace and Regatta, have Russia are furs; of which a greater quantity is re- affords little room for hope that Russia will soon ahan- the great amusement afforded by the former, a repetition of that quired to balance the tea and other imports than that don its unwise interference, or the Chinese Govern already appeared in your columns, and we may add, that from ment cease to have cause for being alarmed at the de- truly English sport will take place soon, when the Sporting Public country itself can spare; and furs are consequently will be put in possesion, through your paper, of the race" run. imported for the demands of this trade. The Chinese rangement of their currency It is extremely question- ning qualities, and bolting propensities," of the Koo langsoo would take silver, but its exportation is prohibited in able whether the cultivation of tea in China can be ex- steeds. Perhaps you are not aware that " Hunting" is carried on here Russia. The returns from Tartary and Northern tended, or its use elsewhere, so as to balance a very mo with great spirit; the nature of the ground, and "peculiarity of China consist of cattle, some articles of domestic ma derate increase in the importation of our manufactures. the ciltagne Bayasu inverting it with all the charms of novelty.nufacture, some articles of European manufacture, fit can be extended in China, so can it in the adigin-
Since its occupation, by the above-named Regiment, however, it has undergone a wonderful change, and who would recognize in the present snug-looking dwellings of the officers, the comfortable and cleanly barracks of the men, the parade ground, and the bustle and acti. vity with which it is enlivened, the deserted and ruin- ous village of only yesterday. It is now, likewise sup- plied with another great convenience, a capital market- place, where the Chinese find a ready sale for all those articles most in demand by the natives. All these improve.ments, we understand, are mainly to be ascribed to the unwearied exertions of Captain Hll, who, in conjunction with our worthy Com. mandant, has conferred another great boon upon the place, by the construction of a fiue road, sweeping round a hill on the Amoy side of the Island, broad enough for three persons to ride abreast. A beautiful little Theatre, has just been got up, which, for its rapid completion, and decided elegance and finish, reflects the greatest credit upon the assi- duity and taste of the managers. Ahout a fortnight ago, it was, for the first time thrown open to the public. After an appropriate prologue by Mr G-n, the enter- tainment of the evening commenced with the laughable Burletta of the "Kiug's Gardener," and was concluded with the well-known Farce, "All the World's a Stage." The Band of the Royal Irish was in attendance, and performed with their accustomed felicity, the overture to" Semiramide," and a variety of other airs. Laying aside the office of a critic-to which we have no. ambition to aspire-we must confess that the Scenery was really excellent, the Dresses good, and the several Parts throughout, remarkably well sustained. Between the Acts, Mr M-n, favoured the audience with a Comic Song, which, from its amusing character. and the perfect manner in which it was personified, occasioned great laughter, and was repeatedly encor ed The House was well illuminated, and the tout en- semble produced an effect, at once striking and brill- iant.
A Racket Court of stately dimensions, is in progress of building, which, it is expected, will be completed in the course of a fortnight, or three weeks.
We meet regularly twice WCCAD
have, generally speaking, capital bursts and most animating runs, The Chinese New-Year was ushered in on the 35th January, by a great waste of gun-powder, in the shape of fire-works, and roaring of" Big Guns." The grand festival took place on the 2d of February, when several persons were invited over to Amoy, to partake of the hospitality of a Chinaman of some distinction. The table was laid out and supplied, exclusively, a la mode Anglaise." both as regards eatables and drinkables, and a plat. form was erected in the immediate neighbourhood, for the diver. sion of the guests, where a Band of juvenile Actors shewed off their agility, by going through a variety of the most singular and amusing pantomimes. You, thus perceive, Mr Editor, that however much our loco. motive powers may be circumscribed, no such restraint is allowed to check the "national instinct," of making ourselves happy and comfortable wherever we are, abroad or at home, on a Island of China, or on the happy shores of Merry Old Eng.
land."
BLUE-BUTTON.
CHINESE TRADE-FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC.
desert
Witten and then way and gin-seng from the land of the Mantchoos, and rhubarb from the mountainous region on the upper Hoang-lo. The teas send to the North are the finest blacks, and the tile-tea above mentioned,-a villanous compound of the refuse of the better teas, mosses, ferns, boiled up with bullock's blood or some other animal substance, and made up into cakes like chocolate.
The tea of tho Eastern group supplies the domestic consumption of the provinces immediately adjoining, and is exported into Siam and Burmah, and westward throught Thibet as far as Ladak. It is of the coarsest quality, and as far as can be learned, most frequently prepared much in the same way as the tile-ten. But beyond the fact of there being a steady permanent trade in this commodity along the route indicated, scarcely any thing is known with certainty.
The tea-districts are the centres of the productive industry of China, and of its commercial wealth and enterprise with reference both to its foreign and do. mestic trade, They are to China what Staffordshire. (Continued from our last.) About 1830, the annual importation of tea into Lancashire, and Yorkshire are to England, The min. Great Britain amounted to nearly thirty millions or traffics cluster round and take their direction from the great staple trade. The principal porcelain ma. of pounds; the consumption of the United States vari- ed from six to eight millions; the Consumption of Hol-nufactories are in the Eastern tea district. The ar- land to something more than two millions and a half; ticles of foreign manufacture imported at Canton, and the importations of Germany to about two millions; the Russian furs imported at Kiachta, find their way the importations of South America, France, Italy, and of course to the producing-districts, and from them are Spain, scarcely amounted to one million. Some tea distributed through the empire, or re-exported in the must have been exported from the harbours on the junks of Fo-kien and Choking, to be exchanged for South-east coast of China by the junks trading with trepang, edible birds-nests, shark fricts is the centre of Tonquin and Cochin China, Singapore and other The trade of the Eastern tea. districts the places in the Eastern Archipelago; but we have vitality of the overland trade to the port of Canton; no means of conjecturing its amount. The trade with of the coasting-trade from Fo-kien and Chekiang to Canton at the time we are referring to, was principally Mantchoo Tartary, and of the trifling trade to Japan; in the hands of the East India Company, (now thrown of the traffic on the Grand Canal, and along the roads open,) the country-traders of India, and the Ameri. which branch off from its termination to the Amur, cans, in the proportions of one-half to the country. Kiachta, Ili and Kashgar. It lends greaters energy
countries; and tuns win neutranze the increase. Silk, cotton, tobacco. China can produce, abundant in quantity and excellent in quality, but not more so than countries as easily or more easily accessible. The truth is, that the wealth and resources of China are vet very imperfectly developed; time will be required to develop them; and till that is done, China can afford. us nothing like the market which dreamers talk of The extended trade with China will not of itself prove a panacea for our economical ailments.-Spectator. The grand attraction for customers in England is "cheap. ness"; the Chinese look mainly to good quality, of which they aro most shrewd judges-none of your manufacturing "Devils dust"
tricks for them!
MISSIONS TO CHINA.-The London Missionary Society which nearly forty years since commenc- ed a mission to China, and sent out Drs. Morrison and Milne, by whom, and especially by the former, the herculean tasks of translating the Scriptures into Chinese, and forming a Chinese and English dictionary, were accomplished, is about to avail itself of the opening which Providence has now afforded, to send ten or twelve additional missiona- ries to that Empire, The Anglo-Chinese College? supported by this society at Malacca (distant 1,500 miles from China), is also to be removed to Hong- Kong, together with the printing-presses and mis- sionary apparatus; some of the missionaries will be stationed on that island, and others will pro- ceed to such of the Chinese cities, opened for com- merce by the treaty of peace, as may appear most eligible. To meet the cost of this great Christian enterprise, a special subscription is to be opened; a devotional service is to be held at Surrey Cha- pel next Tuesday, and a public meeting in Exeter Hall on 17th January,-[Herald.]
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FOR AMOY & CHUSAN, The A. I. British built Barque" COLONIST," THOMAS LEISK, Commander, will sail for the above-named Ports in all April.-For Freight or Passage, apply to. JOHN BURD, & Co. Hong-Kong, 13:h April, 1843.
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NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut
Gil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and
Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial. in Pints. Europe Anchors and Chatus. Manila Rum, Chocolate. Cigars, and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders and a great variety of other articles. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
N. B. Liberal Credit and the usual Discount given to Messes Hongkong, 1st March. 1843 taking their regular supplies.
AUCKLAND HOTEL,
Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
just landed:
FOR SALE -At the Godown of the Undersigned Port, Madeira and Sherry of really superior Quality, Bass's Beer in Hogsheads. Apply by letter to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hongkong, 28th March, 1843.
A CARD.
R ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first
Morth-East House, Praya Grande, Macao.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET. BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. HEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
THE
ALSO,
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NOTICE,
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FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co.
FOR SALE.-Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hongkong, March 21st, 1843.
FOR SALE
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Hongkong 10th December 1812.
criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne, FOR SALE-Ship Chandlery, Cables and Stores of all d'es Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bouled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats. A. HUMPHREYS, Magist racy St. NOTICE-ENGLISH NEWSPAPERS Printed by Messrs Galignani, rue Vivienne. PARIS.
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HENRY PYBUS.
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FOR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar- rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all rizes, Gin in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickies, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and small as sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar. rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road.
N. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned
and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captate s
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
NOTICE. GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20 at Hongkong, upon moderate ternis. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843. REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION THE PREMISES known as the AUCKLAND HOTEL, opposite Hong-Kong Marker.Place The Building is 65 x 60 feet, two Stories, with offices in the rear; dimensi ns of Loty 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store.
Also-the BUNCALOW, on the Queen's Rad, in the rear of Marine Lot, No. 46, with Well, and large offices, including Stable; dimensions ef Lot, 120 x 105 feet.
The above-described Property will be Sold at Auction, on Saturday, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock M., on the Verandah of the Auckland Hotel.
Terms at Salc-For further particulars, apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE Hong-Kong, 10th April, 1843.
NOTICE. THE undersigned is authorized to re- ceive all packages or Parcels addressed to any of the Officers or to the Mess of Hon. 18th Royal Irish Regiment, and will pay any expences incurred upon them. N, DUUS,
Hongkong, 22d March, 1842,
Beef
For Sale at the Rooms of the undersigned the Tar
following Goods Viz.
Anchors of all Sizes.
Chain Cables,
Manila Segars, 4: Superior,
do.
do. 4: Fine equal to 3rd Superior
Superfine Blue cloth,
Ladies Muslin dresses of all colours,
Silks, Satin and Straw Bonnets,
Stout and Patent Leather Shoes,
Sewing Cotton of all numbers,
'Black Silk Stockings,
White coloured and Fancy Soeks,
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Duck and Fancy Trowsers,
Dress and Shooting Coats,
Bengal T, and Striped Ginghams for Shirtings,
Copying and writing ink,
Best double distilled Lavender water with Glass Stoppers by Smith & Co.
Eau de Cologne.
Needles of all Nos.
Fancy quilling for Gents, Vests and Childrens Frocks,
Plain and figured Jean and drillings,
Figured Flannel for Ladies winter dresses,
Quills and Black Lead Pencils,
Fresh Table Raisins,
Copper Kettles horn Lanterns and fish Boilers,
Spermecete candles, Pad Locks, Powder Flasks,
Vices, Chisels, files &c. &c. &c.
Dutch Blankets, Persian Carpets, &c. &c.
Best Brandy, Sherry, Gin and Beer &c. &c. &c.
Hongkong, 25th Jany, 1843 Queen's Road.
G. MOSES & Co.
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ARRIVED.
"Little Catherine
Omega
9th Sarah and Abigail
White
46
6th U. S. S. Constellation Kearny Colonist
Leiske
Bally
FOR SALE.
7th H. M. Str Vixen
Boyce
Amoy
Pork
Mercury
Humphreys
Macao
Pitch
Franklyn
Rosin
Mackrell in Kits
8th
Chusan
Negro head Tobacco. Pilot bread
Navy bread
Prescott
Maoao
Flour
10th Louisa
Forgan
Soap
150 boxes of raisins &c. &c.
of
Syed Khan
Horsburgh
Amoy
11th Surrey
Naylor
Manila
Harlequin
Oliver
Amoy
44
Moffatt
Gilbert
Sydney
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5th Ardasseer
Mc. Intyre
Macao
46
Sir R. Peel
Somes
46
Parrock Hall
7th Bella Marina
Wharton Frederick Slack Asbridge
46
England Macao
Whampoa
George the 4th
Parsons
Macao
8th Orixa
Ager
16
U. S. S Constellation
H. M. S. Agincourt
Kearney Brace
Manila
9th Omega H. M. S. Royalist 10th Syed Khan
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Macao
Singapore
Wbmpoa
Forgan Oliver
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a Teak Built Copper fastened Gig 24 feet long, com plete in every respect. For particulars apply to BENNETT, PAIN & Co. Hougkong, 3rd March, 1843. FOR SALE.
The Bungalow, with six Rooms, convenient Offices for servants, and Godown; also Stables situated on the Queen's Road, opposite to Marine lot No. 46. dimensions of lot, f120+ f105. Apply to C. V. GILLESPIE..
FOR SALE A quantity of LоMBOCK RICE just landed ex JAGATRA Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY HONGKONG ALEXR. GRIFFIN MACAO.
6th H. M. T. S. Appollo Madras
11th Sarah and Abigail
"Louisa
"Harlequin
"H. M. T. S. Belleisle Kingcome
Macao
Macao
England
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I avail myself of this occasion to wish your Excellency health and happiness.
A most important Communication. (Signed) HENRY POTTINGER.
True Copy,
His Excllency KEKUNG,
THE publication of the longkong Ga- HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., zette under the authority of Government, G. C. B., Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary, will be discontinued from this date: but all and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British public orders and notifications appearing in Subjects in China, issues this PROCLAMATION. RICHARD WOOSNAM. The Friend. of China and Hongkong Ga- in the name, and in behalf of. Her Majesty the Governor-General, &c., &c, Canton. zette," with the signatures of duly autho- Queen, and the Government of Great Britain, &c., with the view of making fully known, the senti- rized Functionaries of the Government are ments of deep regret, and unmitigated disapproba- still to be considered as official. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. tion under which he was obliged to address the By order, Communication, of which an English version is HIS EXCELLENCY SIR HENRY POTTINGER, annexed, to His Excellency, the Viceroy of the two Kwang Provinces, on the 13th of this month. Bart., G. C. B., Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipo tentiary, and Chief Superintendent of British As at present informed, it is impossible for Her Trade in China, is pleased to Pablish the following Majesty's Plenipotentiary, &c., it particularize, List, shewing the total Claims of Firms and Indi- either the firms or individuals, or even the countries viduals, for losses alleged to have been incurred at to which they belong, who have, with the conniv- Canton, during the Riots, in the month of Decem- ance of the Chinese Custom-House Officers, en ber last, as well as the portions of such Claims as tered into this shameless and disreputable system have been admitted or rejected, after the fullest of wholesale smuggliug,-a system which, were it inquiry and consideration. overlooked and permitted, would not only speedily Those Firms or Individuals whose Claims have sap and destroy the existing foundations of all been wholly rejected, have already been informed Legal Traffic, but would render absolutely nuga- of the grounds on which such rejection took place, tory, every exertion and arrangement that may be and those Firms and Individuals, whose Claims made, or may be attempted to be made, to have been partly rejected, will receive, under put such Legal Traffic, on a firm, regular, Blank Envelopes, Memoranduins of the Items of and respectable footing. Her Majesty's Plenipo- their Claims, which Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, tentiary anticipates, however, that he may, at a &c., has not felt himself justified in admitting. future period, have it in his power to make known the names of those individuals, in order that- whatever be their country-they may be held up to the public estimation they merit, and which it would be superfluous to designate.
In consequence of Instructions recently received from Her Majesty's Government, and until defined Regulations can be framed and promulgated, grounded upon those Instructions,His Excellency Sir HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., &c., &c., is pleased to Notify, as follows:- 1ST. All Persons holding Land of any denomination on the Island of Hong-Kong, are hereby required to send in the fullest explanations, as well as the proofs they possess, of their Clains to such Land, to the Land Officer, with the least possible delay.
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, can only lament, that at this moment, his power to check these reprehensible proceedings, so far as British Sub- 2ND. The Land Officer has been author-jects are concerned, is not equal to his wish, but ized, and instructed, to prevent the commencement of any further Buildings upon, or clearing away of, Locations, unti! final arrange
ments can be made.
3RD. The Land Officer has also been authorized and instructed, to take summary measures, in concert with the Chief Magistrate, to put a stop to all Buildings that may be in progress on Locations of what- ever denomination, where the Explanation, or Proofs submitted, may appear to him to be at riance with his present Instruc- tions; and, also, in cases where the Explanation and Proofs now called for, may be delayed beyond a reasonable time.
authorized and instructed, to sum- marily prevent, the progress of all Buildings, on Locations which may, in his opinion, encroach on the present, or any future, Line of Roads or Streets, and to oblige all Persons to confine themselves to the exact dimensions of the Lots which were originally allotted to them.
5TH. It has been repeatedly intimated that the terms and tenure of hold- ing all Lands on the Island of Hong-Kong, were to depend solely on the pleasure, and commands, of of Her Majesty's Government, and the information called for in this Notification, is required, before such terms and tenure can be announced to the Public. By order,
Hong-Kong, Government-House, 10th April, 1843.
RICHARD WOOSNAM,
We re-publish the above GOVERNMENT NOTIFICA TION which appeared in out last issue, but not quite accurately. This was owing to the hurry incident to entirely new arrangements that we were compelled to make in our Printing Establishment, and which must be our apology for other errors apparent in our last.-ED.
The object of this arrangement, as to Blank Envelope, is to obviate all further protracted and useless Correspondence, since the decisions now announced-are final, so far as Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary is concerned; though they are, of course, open, like all other Acts of Her Majesty's servants, to appeal to Her Majesty's Government, Sir Henry Pottinger, thinks it right to declare, that in the delicate and invidious situation in which he trusts, that on the expected arrival of the he has been placed, as the Umpire between the Imperial Commissioner [successor to Elepoo] Government of China, and the Claimants, he has concert with the Provincial Authorities of Canton, them were to have been disbursed from Her means will be devised by that High Officer, in weighed the claims precisely as if the amount of to bring all parties [whether Foreier or Chi- Majesty's Treasury. neso] to account for their share in the transactions The Claims now admitted will be paid on appli- which have led to this Proclamation; and the cation to Captain Balfour, [Her Majesty's Consul, Plenipotentiary hereby intimates, beforehand, that at Shanghai) at Canton, on, and after, the 1st day he will, as far as may be legal, aid and advise the of May, 1843. Chinese Officers in whatever measures they may By order, adopt to eradicate the Evils herein denounced, Government House, and especially towards removing all British Smugglers, and their Vessels and Boats from the Hong-Kong, 7th April, 1843, River of Canton
His Excellency further intimates, that such Smugglers and their Boats and Vessels will not
receive protection in the Harbour or Waters of Hong-Kong.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
Dated at the Government House, at Hong-Kong, this 15th day of April, 1843. HENRY POTTINGER.
Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary
GOVERNMENT-HOUSE,
Hong-Kong, 13th April, 1843. It has been brought to my notice, through a private channel, that a very extensive system of Smuggling and evasion of Duties, both Outwards,
and Inwards, are at this time practized at Can- ton, with the connivance of the Local Custom- House Officers, and lest the same fact should come to your Excellency's knowledge, and you should be led to imagine, that I either approve, or detriment of the Legal Trade, and the great loss countenance such proceedings, to the obvious of the Imperial Revenue, I do myself the honour of assuring your Excelleney to the contrary, and of declaring, in this official manner, that such prac tices are totally at variance with the intentions and wishes, both of my Government and myself, and that I shall be happy to unite with your Excellency in any step consistent with my situation and duties, towards putting a stop to this evil. It is almost
needless, however, for me to repeat, that which I have over and over again explained to the Impe- rial Commissioners, and other High Chinese Authorities, that the suppression of Smuggling,
must depend on the activity and integrity of the Chinese Custom-House Officers; that neither British Officers, nor People, nor Vessels, can be employed in it; and that, however deeply I may deplore such disreputable and disgraceful conduct, the remedy does not lie in my hands
REJECTED.
ADMITTED,
CLAIMS,
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
CLAIMS FOR LOSSES AT CANTON,
C.
8.
C.
282
350
211" 30
79" 50
594
8.326" 89
33" 33
206
C.
282
350
211
62
4 Messrs Gemmell, & Go.
1 Messrs Dirom, & Co.
2 Messrs Turner, & Co.
3 Messrs Bell, & Co.
18
09
35
55
1.497" 25
6,441 22
1,133" 34
200,917" 68
$285,563
15
$67,397 22
8218,165" 90
Mr Barnet,
TO Mr Mc. Kean.
7. Mr Baynes,
19 Mr Larkins.
11 Mr Compten.
12 Mr Ponder.
Major.
14 Mr Burns,' £1,449 5s 6 at 4s 6
16 Messrs Gibb, Livingston, & Co.
†17 Messrs Jardine, Matheson, & Co,
15 Messrs Mc. Vicar, & Co.
2,994 50
4,692 80 43,207 33 200,917
1.497 25 4,692 80 3.220 61 42,073 993
1,199
3,220 " 61
5 Mr
Hughes
594
6 Messrs Jamieson & How.
671 14,198
5,871
60
671
8 Mr
784 33
751
206
152
92
9,429
8,230
352
297
These two claims are
under
*13 Mr
further
consideration
†The losses set forth in these two Items having been alleged to be incurred in American Hongs, are left to the United States Officers. RICHARD WOOSNAM-
:
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AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, APRIL, 20TH, 1843 THE important NOTIFICATIONS, &c., which appear in our first Columns, our space does not afford us an opportunity of doing more than drawing the attention of our readers to their very interesting contents.
We do not share the opinions of those who deny the ability of China to make profitable returns for a greatly increased Import of British Manufactures. It is true, our fiscal regulations may require to be liberalized, to fully develope a mutually advantageous commerce. The labours of the last Session, are plain enough proofs of the right tendencies of Government, from which everything in the way wise com- mercial legislation may yet be realizable. Hence, justice will be done to the claims of Anglo-Chinese Commerce.
In our No. 16, we drew attention to the Article of FLAX, from which the beautiful fabirc known as Grass-Cloth, is manu- factured, and then mentioned, that from experiments we had instituted in Europe, there was no doubt of the applicability of the Chinese Flax, to the finest products of the British or Continental Manufacture.
We have only space now to say, that that the Import, into Great Britain, of Flax and Hemp, (mainly from Russia) during the last year, was about double the value of the whole Import of Tea. We may add, that the import of Flax, is increas- ing, as is the Linen trade generally. In 1825, the import of Flax was but 18,000 tons; in 1838, it had reached 81,000 tons; the Export of Linen, in 1825, was 61,000,000 yards; in 1838, it had risen to 78,000,000; and Yarn, the value of the whole Export was, in 1832, only £32,000, has now risen to at least, £800.000
concur with him in thinking such a determinati on would go far to induce the Chinese to keep to the spirit and letter of the Treaty of Peace. For the transmission of the Mails, and the desirability of frequent Official Communication, would, we are inclined to think, render it absolutely necessary to have a steamer expressly appropriated to this purpose.
We misinterpret the disposition of the Home, and Local Government, if we imagine that the new arrangements will not be on a scale commen- surate with the magnitude of the interests involved. We feel certain, neither niggardliness, nor ill- judged parsimony, will interpose to prevent the fulfillment of the requirements of the Colony, as well as those of the general trade; and, to our minds, there can be no better application of funds, than to the promotion of our facilities of inter-
communication.
The following extract is taken from the work above-mentioned, and as evidence, (if any were needed) in favour of steam; we may cite a recent instance. A fine new ship, [the Sir Robert Peel] was despatched from hence to Amoy, by Govern- ment, on the 19th February. She made what was thought a good passage, and returned into our port on the 4th of April, or forty-four days absence, of which thirty-seven were consumed in the voyage to and fro. On the 3rd instant, H. M.'s Steamer, Vixen, was sent to Amoy, and after staying nearlya day, was back to Hong- Kong on the 6th.
"The ports opened to us for trade in China extend over a line of Coast of about 800 miles in
length, from Hong-kong, at the mouth of Canton River, to Shanghai, mouth of Yang-tze river, in about the following directions:-
The Course from Hong-kong to Amoy is about N. E. by E., rounding the coast; Distance about 270 miles, or 11 day's steam run: from Amoy to Foo-Choo, N. E. by N., rounding the coast, Distance about 150 miles, or 1 short day's runby steamer: from Foo-Choo to Ningpo, N. b E. by the coast line; Distance about 300 miles, or 2 short day's run by steamer: from Ningpo to Shanghai, N. b W., across Hang-Choo bay, Dis- tance about 100 miles, or day's run by steamer: whole distance from the two extreme ports about 820 miles, 5 day's steaming, or about 4 days direct from Hong-kong to Shanghai."
tured by our Police, and handed over to the Mandarin'at Kowloon.
We are sorry to see by the Sydney Papers, the announcement of t he failure of the firm of Willis Sandeman, & Co., of that City. The liabilities are stated to amount to £100,000, and the deficiency is expected to be large. This house was in connexion with George Willis, & Co., of London.
We learn from a Correspondent at Canton, that there is a strong disposition to be rid of stock. and on the whole a fair business is doing. The following prices are quoted for TEAS, viz:- Congou, commonest,
Caper
Twankay Skin Hyson Gunpowder Imperial
17 to 18 Tuels. 19 20
44
good common
Souchong, Hung-muey
17. 21
23 44 40
46
28.34
30" 40
44
44
orange, plain scented
20" 26 30" 26 19" 26
16
1723
25" 55
44
32 .. 42
16
32 53 29
46
50
IMPORTS,
680 to 685 660
535" 540 57 Taels. 5" 9 6 "
66
young
Opium, old, Patna
new
+6
Malwa Cotton, Bombay Bengal 44 Madras white
Long Cloths, grey Long Ells, scarlet Sp. Stripes
64
Lead
assorted
Iron, Nail rod
44
2-70 3-05 8 2-60" 344 9" 10" 7-50
1-15 1-30 4-50
44
3-50 per Picul. 4-50
Hoop FREIGHT-Secured ships £4 per ton, unsecured,
£3-10.
ENCHANGE-48-9; no drawers,
At foot we give particulars of the last month's. Export of TBA, and in the nine months from 1st July, 1843, to 31st March, 1843. It is expected the Shipments during April will nearly double those of March.
By our last letters from Alexandria, we learn the new crop of Cotton was arriving, its quality is said to be much superior to the last. This article could be laid down 7d. half-penny per lb., which we are told is Bohea about double the price which the best In-Congr dian Cotton realize in the Canton market, Souchong We do not know whether these superior Hungmuey kinds of Cotton have ever been tried in the Sorts China market, but we think not. The manifold purposes to which the Chinese apply this valuable staple, would induce us to think the experiment would be worthy of trial.
Pekoe
Orange Pekoe-
Twankay Hyson Hysonskin Young Hyson
The low rates at which Cotton ruled in America by the last accounts, and the As China is an importer of Raw Fro-dounaath Crop, redus us to an ducts, it may be alleged that Flax will be will be a large increase of imports into Imperial too dear to become an advantageous return China from that quarter, during the coming cargo. We think, in the Northern Ports, season. and even, perhaps, at Amoy, (for Fokeen has been long famed for its Flax) it will be obtainable at a much lower rate than at Canton. The price quoted there (some five years since) was certainly too high.
The China Flax, we have seen, would come into competition with the better kinds imported into England, from Holland, France, and Belgium, the medium value of which, during the last five years, has been £66 5s. per ton.
Another reason why we think. Hemp and Flax are cheaply produced in China- besides our knowledge of their admirable agricultural treatment-is, that we do not find one or the other, among the Chinese Imports, and although the contiguous Phillipine Islands, send Cotton to China, yet, the whole of their export of Hemp, is to the United States, Europe, and a little to Singapore.
We see by Mr R. Wise's excellent Pamphlet, entitled PEACE WITH CHINA-which we have had more than once, occasion to refer to that the expediency of a few War Steamers being kept plying between this Island and the Consular Ports, has not escaped his attention. We quite
We gave the American quotations in our No. 54; they seem to be rates which will enable the American Cotton to suc- cessfully compete with that of India. And whilst we are endeavouring to introduce into India the cultivation of the long stapled kinds of American Cotton for British consumption, our trans-Atlantic brethren may also find it worth their while to introduce the short stapled, less valuable, but more productive cottons of India, which with their economic culture and scientific appliances, might perhaps be sent to a com- mon market, like China, ut even a lower rate than those of India
In March. In 9 months.
250.322 lb., 22,459.520" 138,135 " 467,447.
8,890.331
35 550 168.631
25,289
148,834 "
435 53.204
38.982"
306,052.
171,977
610,408"
Total Black 4,345,417
24,419.700 lb.
446.877 87,498
1,599,766 lb. 907,629
3.254
49,677
43.888
434,744
480,543
17,852
199,245 "
Total Green 647,819 3,622,010 Ib.
Total in March in 8 vessels, 4,993,236 lb. Grand Total in 9 months, from 1st July to 30th March, in 56 vessels, 28.041,710 lb.
PRODUCT OF PRECIOUS METALS, SINCE
THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.
(Continued from our last.)
The quantities of Gold which America yielded at the commencement of this Century was, to the quantity of Silver in the proportion of 1 @ 46, and in Europe, the proportion between Gold and Silver was, as one to forty. The value of Gold and Silver of equal quantities, was then in the proportion 15 to 15 and a-half of the latter, to one of the form- er. Finally, the quantity of Gold produced has augmented in comparison to the quantity of Silver. From 1800 to 1810 the product of the Ameri- In our last we forgot to mention that can Mines had a considerable increase, but during a Mandarin from Kowloon, by name Lai, the latter year the contest commenced which re- had paid an official visit to the Chief and sulted in the complete separation of the Colonies Marine Magistrates. He was received with want of security caused by the struggle, likewise from the mother country, and the convulsions and due honour. The object of his visit was the proscription of the old Spanish families,-the to concert measures for the extirpation of principal proprietors of the mines,-who fled with the pirates who infest the adjacent waters, the relics of their fortune to Spain, Cuba, Bor- On Thursday last a piratical vessel was deaux and other parts of the south of France, chased into our harbour by the Chinese caused the abandonment of several mines, and a authorities; on nearing the shore the crew their Product. We have not the means to cal- very extraordinary diminution in the amount of jumped over board, but several were cap-culate with precision the exact extent of this de-
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Great Britain, is calculated with excess, in the same proportion as the consumption of France, or a one- fourth. There is no doubt that during late years, there has been a considerable increase in the con- sumption of Gilded and Plated articles; but much better evidence is wanted, than that which is now possessed by the Public, to guarantee the con- clusion that a sum so large as 8 11.353,292 could be appropriated to such objects.
The consumption of Switzerland according to Mr Jacob's statement is probably correct enough. But the amount which he allots to all the other countries of Europe, appears to us quite as exag: gerated as that which he assigns to France and England. According to Mc. Culloch the consump- tion will be as follows: Great Britain
cadence. According to Mr. Ward, in Mexico, during the years of 1811 @ 1828 the average of the coined metals was only ten millions a-year whilst in 1810 it had risen to 26,500,000 dollars. According to Mr. Jacob, (who in a work upon the PRECIOUS METALS, reunited and compared all the information which existed upon this matter) the total product of the American mines, includ- ing those of Brazil during the twenty years termi- nating in 1829, may be estimated at 379,937,731 Dollars-or $18,996,845 yearly; which is considerably less than half the Amount which was produced at the beginning of this Century. The mines in Europe likewise declined during the twenty Years we speak of; but there was a very material augmentation in the Product of the Mines in Russia. According to Humboldt this Product amounted to 5,898,039 dollars. So that France by forming a basis upon the calculations of Hum- Switzerland boldt and Jacob and calculating the total annual The rest of Europe Product of the American and European Mines to America be 24,804,884 dollars, there would result from 1810 to 1829 inclusive, an annual Deficit of 18,605, 116, or of 372,102,320 in the total amount. have seen another calculation in the Quarterly Re- view, which makes the product of Precious Metals during that period ascend to 23,890,000 dollars annually, or 455,620,000 in all, and to 1,161,000 for the demand of them, for all the objects of circula- tion, coining, arts, and consumption of wear and
We
tare, loss and other accidents, there still remains a Deficit of 708,880,000 dollars. That is to say that this Deficit may very well be calculated at 540,241,160 up to 1829; the diminution of Gold, however, has not been so large as that of Silver, as the decrease which was experienced in the first of those two metals in New Granada, the Brazils, and Chilé, was compensated by the increase which they have had in Russia and the United
States of America.
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cleaned of its woody and useless parts, which, increases the cost from the greater loss of material whilst it improves the cordage, considerably in this process. At present the steam Cordag: sells at 88 per pecul, the ordinary kind at $6-5) About 16 Piculs can be produced daily. Th: cost of the raw material is 81 per Picul, nearly forty natives are employed, whose average dail pay is about 33 cents. The engine fuel is wood, which costs $1 25 the telaran--contents 7% cubic feet.
NAVAL OFFICERS DISTINGUISHED IN CHINA.- Captain Charles Richards, who lately distinguish- ed himself in China, and was honourably mention- ed in Sir William Parker's dispatches; has been seized with serious illness in consequence of the 1,842.016 hardships fie endured. Capt. Cichards was in the 866,190 Albion at the battle of Algiers. He was long sta- 355,000 toned at Portsmouth in the Victory and Britannia, 1,204,118 and was flag-lieutenant to Admiral Bouverie when 300,000 superintendent of the dockyard.-Captain Peter Richards, of the Cornwallis, who was also honor- £4,568,224 ably named in the Admiral's dispatches, was first lieutenant of the Queen Charlotte at the battle of Chinghae and Segalion, as well as at Chin-keang- Algiers, and served on shore at the attack upon foo-Captain Bourchier, c. B., has been in all the affairs in China. He commanded a brigade of seamen at the capture of Canton, was engaged at Amoy and Chinghae, and at the attack upon the Commander R. B. Watson was first lieutenant of camp at Segahon, as well as at Chin-keang-foo.-- the Calliope at the capture of the forts at the Boc- ca Tigris and Canton; commander of the Blen- heim at Amoy, and of the Modeste at Chinghae and Segahon.-Commander W. Maitland, who killed two mandarins at Chin-keang-foo, was first lieu- tenant of the Benbow at the attack upon Tortosa and bombardment of St. Jean d'Acre.-Lieut. W. T. Bate, who had the honour of capturing a Mandarine single-handed, was mate of the Blen-
Or Dollars 21,670,054 According to Humbolt the total consumption of This computation is probably still too high. Precious Metals in Europe for other objects besides that of coinage, amounts to 17.436,400 Dollars, and adding to this amount $1,411,764-5) Rials for the consumption of America, the total less than the calculation of McCulloch, and no less sum would be $18,848,164, which is 82,821,889 than 88,919,541 under that of Mr Jacob.
MANILA.
has served in all the affairs in China. Mr Bate
We have much pleasure in translating and publishing the following communica- tion, from an intelligent foreign correspon- Whilst the amount of these Precious metals de- dent. We are truly glad to observe and creased, however, during the same 20 years, the commerce, wealth, civilization, and population of applaud any attempt to open up the abound-heim, and was wounded at Canton in 1841, and Europe had very much increased, and the lattering resources of the Phillipine Islands:- ascended to 190 millions in 1810, and to European arts and industry have hithertoo been 210 millions in 1830. The circulating medium almost unknown in the Philippine Islands. Of was augmented in that epoch, for reasons which late an attempt has been made to introduce them, we shall explain, in absolute quantity, at least 10 and it is much to be wished that this first enter- per cent. Storck in correcting the calculations of prise may be sucessful, as if so, there is little doubt Humboldt, computes that the circulation of Metals that other individuals will be disposed to engage in Europe, which in 1815 amounted 1320 millions in undertakings, which may develop the great, but of dollars, in 1830 was increased to 1600; being very imperfectly known resources of these rich in a great measure on account of England with- Islands. drawing her Paper money, and resuming Cash Payments, and likewise through Russia, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the United States having followed her example; besides the consumption of Gold and Silver wrought up into Plate, Jewels, and other artificial objects,-having considerably augmented.
Gold and Silver serve either for the use of coinage, or that
An American named Mr O'Keating, has lately established in the environs of Manila,a manufactory of cables and cordage, from the Native Hemp, (Abaca) upon the most improved system, now in use in England and America.
After having passed several years at Manila, and collected all the information necessary for the execution of his project, Mr O'Keating returned to loss to learn in of the Arts. We are quite at a the United States, in order to procure the neces what proportion they were applied sary apparatus and machinery. He brought from to these objects, during the epochs given and as Boston a high pressure steam engine of 30 horse that proportion perpetually varied with the cir- power, with all the requisites for dressing the cumstances of each country; as for example, the Hemp, and converting it into rope, large or small issues of Paper money, and the rate in which the use of the money is diminished, for the various methods which occur by Banks, &c, to economize the circulation, according to the great or small riches of the people. Fla moda en punto a vagula, the knowledge of public security which was enjoyed at the moment, and by a thousand other circumstances, all of which are subject to great and repeated mutations. According to Mr. Jacob, the value of Precious Metals which are annually destined for adornments and other objects of splendour, may be computed as follows: Great Britain, France,
Switzerland,
The rest of Europe, And that whobic calculated for the same objects in America,
3
The factory is situated on the banks of the Passig near the village of Nactajan, about three miles from Manila. The first floor is occupied with the dressing machines, three of which are cylinders of covered with points of iron of about two inches in length, onstant from each otter about 15 metry these first open the fibre of the Hemp, which then passes to another machine, under a cylinder of inuch larger diameter, of which the points (cards) are much smaller, and placed close together. These separate the fibres of the Hemp into a thread much finer, and divest them of the woody 2.457,221 or useless particles. 1,200,000
After this preparation, the Hemp passes be- 350,000 tween two iron cylinders, which compresses it 1,605,499 very strongly, from thence it is conducted to a smaller machine, which gives the first twist and 287,280 winds it on a bobbin of about 6 inches diamater. The dimensions of the cord are increased or dim- inished by means of an iron screw, which adjusts the diameter of the hole (through which the fibres pass) to the required size.
£ Strg. 5,900,000 Dollars, 27,764,705 The data on which this computation is founded, are in every way vague and unsatisfactory, so much so that it is necessary to look upon it as a mere conjecture.
M. Chabrol whose investigations are much more worthy of confidence than those of M. Chaptal, to which Mr. Jacob refers, calculates that the annual consumption of Gold and Silver in Paris, for the use of Works of Art, amounts to 82,910.400 every year; which corresponds with the elaborate calculation of M. Benoiston de Chateauneuf. These two authorities agree that the cousumption of Precious Metals in Paris in objects of Art, is double that of the rest of France; so that we have for the consumption of the whole kingdom 4,365,000, that is to say, £338,810 Ster- ling the year less than the calculation of Mr Jacob, Persons who have good means of forming a cor- rect opinion on this point, assert that the quantity which Mr Jacob assigns for the consumption of
The Ropery is a building 800 feet in length, built entirely of American timber, with a shed at each extrhmity; in the one farthest from the house is the rack upon which the bobbins are ranged. bobbi Eight or ten bobbins of hemp suffice to make a cable of a large size, twelve or fifteen may be made at a time. The strings of the bobbins pass through round holes, pierced in a plate of brass, having an octagonal form fixed on another rack (ratelier) perpendicular to the line of the Ropery The mass of strings or strands are united together by an iron hook, which is fixed on a carriage with a double catch, drawn by the steam engine of a railway. The Engine is high pressure on a con- struction remarkably simple.
This manufactory was begun in May last. The article produced is very superior to that made by hand, and in strength and durability, there is no comparison between the two articles. It should be said that by this machinery the hemp is better
was a son of the late Captain Bate, who died when Governor of Ascension.-Hants Standard. volution in nautical affairs, which by science and per- NORTH-EAST PASSAGE TO CHINA-In the great re severance in exploring different parts of the globe is in course of accomplishment, it is extraordinary that the greatest maritime nation of the world has never yet directed its attention to a N. E. passage to China; in vain have individuals attempted for several successive years to explore a N. W. passage under those able navigators Parry, Ross, Franklin, Back, &c. Even the Russian Government is at this moment organizing at St.. Petersburg a land expedition for exploring the whole of the northern coast of Siberia; simultaneous- ly with this enterprise, what a desirable opportunity now presents itself for her Majesty's government to send out a steainer from England to Archangel-there to fill up her coals, take in her pilots, and also scientific men! This, no doubt, the Emperor of Russia who has
hore of les
devoted a large sum of money for the purpose, would be very glad to avail himself of, and give the expedi tion every assistance. From Archangel the steamer would immediately proceed to Pick:oron, and obtain fishermen and pilots to pass through Waygate Sound into the Nova Zembla Seas, and endeavour to double the Vostechroi Noss on the N. E. Cape of Russian Asia, lying in latitude 78 30 N. Once having round- ed this Cape, the coast suddenly branches to the S., and no doubt the navigation through the Archipelago of the Lead to Being's strane, saray open and unobstructed in the summer, for it is well, known that the Russian hunters. in their very defec- tive bayards, or country boats made of hides, have na- vigated that Archipelago and coast for upwards of 200 years. From Behring's Straits to Kamschatka, through Perouse's Straits to Teentsin, Chusan, &c., could be readily accomplished. Various circumstances for the last ten years would seem to favour such an enterprise for it is well known that immense icebergs for years past bave drifted into the Atlantic. to the great danger of ships navigating those seas, and which would seem to portend some vast convulsion of nature in those northern regions; and it must be borne in mind, that in the summer months of those high latitudes there is twenty-three hours day-light, and generally speaking calm seas. The only difficulty to be apprehended for a steamer, would be in the Nova Zembla Seas, from about the latitude 74 N to the doubling of the N. E. Cape of Russian Asia [Velocktenoi Noss), in latitude 78 30 North; should, however, the steamer not think it prudent to venture round the Cape in one season, she might be usefully and expeditiously employed in exploring the mouths and delta of the great rivers Obi and Yenessey, and even take a trip to Tobolsk up the former river, and thence return through Waygate Sound to Archangel, in good time and season to return to England in the month of October, but not later-or winter at Archangel, and commence operations in the spring as eaily as the season might permit them to do 80. Should the above passage ever be brought into practical use for the purpose of navigation, it is neces- sary to bear in mind, that the distance from London by the above route to Pekin is in round numbers about 8,000 miles, while the distance, via the Cape of Good Hope. from London to Pekin is 26,000 miles, and it is superfluous to add that science would be immensely benefited by the accomplishment of such a desirable object-Cheltenham Chronicle.
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FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, THE Brig "SNIPE" CAPT. W.W. FROST, will be despatched in few days. For freight apply to HUGHESDON, BROTHERS. Macao, 17th April, 1813.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, The A. I. British built Barque "COLONIST," THOMAS LEISK, Commander, will sail for the above-named Ports in all April.-For Freight or Passage, apply to. JOHN BURD, & Co. Hong-Kong, 13th April, 1843.
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D. WILSON & CO. BEING in daily expectation of the arrival of their Vessel the "ALGEKINE," beg to announce to the Public that she will bring on a choice investment of fancy goods of every description consisting of Perfu- mery, Stationery, Cutlery, Hardware, Ironmongery, Drapery, Grocery. Preserved meats, Confectionary, Medicine, Glass and Earthenware, Brushes. Oilman's Stores. Wines, Beer, Spirits, Liqueurs &c., &c, which they will offer at the lowest remunerating prices. taking their regular supplies.
N. B. Liberal Credit and the usual Discount given to Messes AUCKLAND HOTEL, Hongkong. 30th March, 1843. NOTICE-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passige apply THE fast sailing Clipper Brig on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao. Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AD PENANG.
"ALGERINE. J. M. Hill Com mander, will sail for the above name ports in all April. For freight or passage apply to Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD. The fast sailing Ship "CAMAIEU," A. 1 for 12 years. Burthen 288 tons, (new measurement) CAPTAIN CLUCAS. JAMIESON, HOW, & co.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. 1. British built Barque ABBERTON," Captain CATT, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMIESON, HOW & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1843.
W. T. Kinsley.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843. FOR SALE. Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hongkong, March 21st, 1843.
landed ex JAGATRA
NOTICE. GOODS and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20 at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission.
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NOTICE,
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A RESPECTABLE Young Man with a good character, and has some knowledge of house building. Would be glad to meet with some employment of any kind where he could make himself useful.
Apply at the Office of this paper.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Will be offered to the highest hillers on Friday next. the 21st Instant, by BENNETT PAIN, & Co. the following articles, viz: -
Yarls and Masts of all descriptions. Preserved Meats, Wines, Brandy, Cotton Wicks, Hardeware, &c. and a variety of other Articles
FOR SALE-The following goods; --Sillery Champagne, Claret, St. Julien, Sauterne, Superior Brandy, Gentlemen's Dress Coats, Gold Watches, Keys, Brooches, Pins, Silver Chains, Rings, and Seals, the best Cut Crystal Decanters. Claret, & Water Jugs of various elegant designs. a Musical Box with eight airs. Apply to Mr Ad. Guillaine at the Auckland Hotel. from 10 to 4. HATS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hats, for sale by the undersigned, at 84 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co, Hong-Kong. April 19th. 1843. NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods, ciz:- de-oz. cases, Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, in Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jams and Jellies in 1 doz, cases of half pints, pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses, Butter, fresh in Jars. Soups of all des criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salinou do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels, American Beef and Pork in barrels, Munila Coffee, do. Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 doz. bottles, Sardines in Tius, Split Peas. Westphalia Hams, Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions, Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Super- ior (in Loxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaning Twine, Canvass, Cakum, Tar Blacking. Rozin &c, Coconut Oil, Linseed do. in Jars of 5 Gals., Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes, Yellow bar Soap. Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knifes und Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices, Britannia Metal Tea Spoons. Cork Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large. Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks, Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes. Hong-kong. April, 18th 1842.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE-A quantity of LOMBOCK RICE just MR JOSEPH PYBUS, and MR. JOHN LEFF. LER, are duly authorized to sign for me, by Procuratione during my absence from China. HENRY PYBUS.
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY. HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.
FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co. FOR SALE. The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA Rooku built by the same Builder as the Celes- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been ⚫ newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of- any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
ALSO
a Teak Built Copper fastened Gig 24 feet long, com plete in every respect. For particulars apply to
BENNETT, PAIN & Co.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1843.
Beef
Tar
Rosin
FOR SALE
Pork
Pitch
Mackrell in Kits
Navy bread
Flour
Negro-head Tobacco.
Pilot bread
150 boxes of raisins &c. &c. Soap These goods are just lauded from the American vessels LARK and, NAVIGATOR and are in prime con- Apply to
dition.
Hongkong; 7th March, 1843. FOR SALE
G. F. DAVID. ON.
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hongkong 10th December 1842.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in, Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Mania Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders and a great variety of other articles.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1843.
JOHN BURD & Co. •Queen's Road.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET,
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO,
Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per Package. Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road.
Macao, 5th April, 1843.
FOR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar. rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and
Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in cares, a few Pipes, Quarter caska, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from
England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as- sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware. Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar- rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bouled Beer, at 83 and a half per Dozen. N. DUUS.
Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18. Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-At the Godown of the Unders ged just landed: Port, Madeira and Sherry of really superior Quality, Bass's Beer in Hogsheads. Apply by letter to WILLIAM SCOTT.
Hongkong, 28th March, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers on Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- A CARD.
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage, BENNETT PAIN, & Co. Hong-kong, 15th March, 1843.
DIED. On the 15th of April at the Morrison Education Society's house in Hong-kong, JoHN ABBAGE, aged 3 months and 11 days, infant Son of BENJAMIN HOBSON, Esq., superintending the Medical Missionary's Hospital at this place.
APRIL.
Shipping Intelligence.
10th Urgent
13th Zoe
ARRIVED.
ני
Thompson Miller
Масао
13
19
14th Omega
White
Venice
Terit
Sydney
11
Athena
White
Whampoa
19
Wiil o'the Wisp
Walker
Macao
33
Harlequin
Oliver
16
Heron
Killick
Singapore
17 Edmonstone
18th Lark
39
11
Sir E. Ryan D'Arcy
Macdongal Tibbits Anderson Garrick
Macao
33
99
Manila
SAILED.
14th Urgent
29
Zoe
Champbell Thompson Miller
Whampoa
Manila
Whampoa
19
Marchioness Douro
Woodworth
17th Raymond Omega
Mc. Kay
11
White
Chusan
White
Cromarty
Macdongul
London Whampoa Macao
Oliver Digby
Amoy
Whampoa
APRIL
13th Culdee
MR ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first 18th Athena
North-East House, Praya Grande, Macao. NOTICE,
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION THE PREMISES known as the AUCKLAND HOTEL, opposite Hong-Kong Market Place The Building is 66 x 60 feet, two Stories, with offices in the rear; dimensions of Lot, 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the
best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store.
Also the BUNGALOW, on the Queen's Road, in the rear of Marine Lot, No. 46, ith Well, and large offices, including Stable; dimensions ef Lot, 120 x 105 feet.
The above.described Property will be Sold at Auction, con Saturday, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock M., on the Verandah of the Auckland Hotel.
Terms at Sale,-For further particulars, apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE Hong-Kong, 10th April, 1843.
17 Equestrian "Edmonstone
19th Harlequin 19 Susan
GOVERNMENT TENDER. TENDERS will be received for the immedi- ate conveyance to Madras, of a detachment of Troops, consisting of one European Officer, and twenty-two men. For fur- ther particulars, apply at the Harbour
Master's Office.
Hong-kong, 19th April, 1843.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND DONGBONG GAZETTE.
No. 59 VOL. II.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 4TH. 1813.
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Price $4 monthly Or 12 yearly
APRIL 28TH.-BEFORE THE SAME. who had been killed on the night before, in the Bazaar This was an inquest on the body of three Chinamen
Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two from loss of blood from the large Axdiary blood Kwang," &c., &c., has the honour to inform vessels.-Verdict--Wilful Murder against hung Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary, that, on the 23rd instant, he received a Despatch from the Ministers of the Grand Council of State, covering a Copy of Imperial Commands, received the Cabinet on the 6th of April, 1:43, and which are of the following terins :-
NOTIFICATION. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Gia-by zette," with the signatures of duly autho-
rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer Hong-Cong, March 23, 1812 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
behind Messrs Jardine Mathe-on and Co's Cindows.
The Jury proceeded to the view. Mr. C. W, Bowra was sworn as interpreter to the "Let Ke Ying be made Imperial Commis- Court. Chariem, a Lascar sworn. says--This morning "sioner, and let him proceed with all haste, by "Post, to Canton, to inquire into, and conduct at a quarter past one I was asleep in my house, at the "affairs there. Of the Viceroyship of the Two back of Jardine & Matheson's Godown, I was awoke by Kwang, let Pichang take acting charge; and till the report of fire arms, when I heard the firing tran "such time as Pichang shall reach that post, let out to assist the Sepoys, who were on duty in the "Sun Shenpao be temporarily entrusted with the Bazaar behind the odowns. On arriving at tho Bazaar I met a Chinaman, who attempted to stab in with a spear, I then fired a l'istol at him, but missed him -1 saw 3 or 4 of the Robbers entering the door of a house inhabited by Jardine, & Co's Comprador, when
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"care of its duties."
RESPECT THIS.
It becomes, then, the Governor-General's duty With reference to the Proclamation of to send, with due respect, a Copy of these Com-retreated behind one of the Guns and reloaded my the 15th ult., on the Subject of Sinuggling mands to the Honourable Plenipotentiary, request.
in the Canton River, His Excellency Siring that he will take the trouble to examine, and Henry l'ottinger, is pleased to publish the act accordingly. (A most necessary Communication.) following Communication from His Excel- lency Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two Kwang.
By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government House, Hong-Kong, 1st May, 1843.
Ke Kung, a Guardian of the Crown Prince, a President of the Board of War, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, &c., hereby makes this Com- munication in reply.
I have this instant, received the Honourable Plenipotentiary's Communication of the 14th day of the 3rd Moon, (13th April 1843) which I per- fectly understand, and by it may be seen, the Hon- ourable Plenipotentiary's most praise-worthy inten- tions to maintain peace and harmony.
To
SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary. Taoukwang, 23rd year, 3rd Month, 24th day. (23rd April, 1843.) True Translation. (Signed)
J. ROBERT MORRISON, Chinese Secretary & Interpreter. NOTE.-Pichang was long at Yarkand, and has been recently appointed to command the Tartar Force at Fuchow, but has not yet gone thither. Shun Shenpao, is Governor of Kiangsoo, Soochow. [Signed]
True Copy.
J. R. M. RICHARD WOOSNAM.
INQUEST-29TH APRIL 1843.
Pistol, as the Robbers were going off with the booty and the Sepoys fired, and the men fell near the door. The Robbers when they found that some of their companions were wounded, carried away 2 of them with them. As they were carrying them off I saw a man staggering, and having lost the ramrod of my pistol t could not re-load, so I went up to the man and knocked him down with the butt end; in knocking the man down 1 happened to fall on him, and a Sepoy who was with ine secured the man. As we were tying the man, one of the Robbers ran past us, on which the Sepoy fired at him and shot him in the shoulder. I and the Sepoy dragged two of the men who were shot up to the house, and gave the.n some water. and at about an hour after they expired. As the Robbers were going away I heard a shot fired, the shot was fired from a window in the Bazaar.
Richard Fry, a Serjeant of the Ninty-eighth Regi.
atment, sworn, says-1 was awoke at one o'clock this morning, and went to the window of the house where I was staying that night, in Jardine and Matheson's Bazaar, the window was open, and I saw a number of Chinese armed with weapons resembling boarding. pikes, I saw them break open the door of the house opposite, and on this I went into a back room and took a musket which I knew was loaded, and when I As to the Hoppo's Clerks and followers receiving came to the window I saw 3 or 4 of the Robbers inside Bribes to connive at Smuggling, it is, I really fear, of the house, and one of them in the act of breaking difficult to guarantee, that such is not the case, (Before Mr E. Farncomb, Coroner,) open a locker or drawer in the inner part. The and I, the Governor-General, have communicated This was an Inquest on the body of a Chinaman. Robbers had thrown a fire-ball into the house which the same to His Excellency, the Hoppo, that, by The Jury on being sworn proceeded to the view. The made it quite light, so that I could see everything that some examples of severity, he may cleanse out this Rev. Mr Dean was sworn as Interpreter to the Court. was going on quite distinctly; I then fired my musket fountain of evil. As regards the English Mer- Hoken--A Chinaman, being a Christian, was sworn at a Robber who was breaking oper. the locker, and chants, no doubt there are good and upright men on the Holy Bible, says-Ahung the man who com- he then fell; the flash from my musket attracted the among them; but yet, it is to be feared, that out of mitted the deed had for a long time behaved ill to attention of the Robbers, and one of them then made every ten of them, there may at least be one or Alay, and yesterday morning he had acqused him of a thrust at me with a spear through the venetians, I two given to deceit. The Honourable Plenipoten- defrauding him of money; after some altercation then went into the inner room, re-loaded my musket, tiary, for his part, gives no protection or encourage- the deceased hearing of the affair, went down and when I returned to the window I found they were ment whatever, to Smuggling, and 1, the Gov- by the request of Aly to assist in adjusting the retreating down the Bazaar, I then fired the musket crnor-General, never had the smallest suspicion matter. On proceeding to the place,ar Mr Gil. and shot another as he was running away under the that he did so, still, it is difficult for a single person lespie's, Akung accosted the deceased in abusive verandah of the house opposite. The men who to oversee so much, and if, perchance, his super-language, and wanted to know the reason why he had were shot were not quite dead when they were vision is not perfect, there will be less or more of one down there, after this a struggle ensued, and brought back to the house by the Lascars, but died house Alung stabbed the deregend with, then the shortly after: the man that deceased fell, Aung fed, Atay pursued him, Ahung out of the house, and were the in ourable Plenipotentiary, that the two countries turned back and struck him with the knife, and cut the Bazaar, when he could proceed no further. Tho being now united in friendship, he will be more his face open; I do not know where Ahung has gone rat man was shot with a bullet, and the other with stringent than ever in his superintendence: the to. After the altercation the deceased laid hold of slugs and shot mixed. The length of time that English Merchants should not be permitted to Ahung to give him in charge of the Police, And Ahung elapsed from the time that I first saw the Robbers to listen to the seductions of the Hoppo's Clerks and then drew his knife and stabbed him; 1 do not know their running away, was about 5 minuits I think. Two followers, to league with them in evading the where the man got the knife from; it was a long straight Chinese Watchmen endeavoured to seize some of the Duties; and now that we are engaged in consult-knife and very sharp. The affray took place about sun Robbers, but did not suceed. The Comprador whose ing about a Tariff of Duties, I still more devoutly set yesterday. Atuy on being struck fell, Ahung then fled, house was attacked, told me there had been 284 Dollars hope, that the Plenipotentiary will come forward I witnessed the whole affair, I do not know how often stolen and 9 catties of Opium The third Robber who with a plan of Rules and Regulations to be in the deceased was struck, I think that the deceased was shot was found in the upper part of the Bazaar. scribed in our Code as a lasting guide, how that was not aware that Aung had a knife, after the When I went into the Shop I found it on fire-Un my we may act together in searching and preventing deceased fell he could not speak, and I went away to return I found the 3 bodies tied together-Two persons who were in the room of the house opposite such abuses. give information, and when I returned deceased was dead. Neither Aty or myself had any weapon, I with me, saw the two Robbers whom I shot at all, Ahoy, a Chinaman, sworn, says-fam Purser to when I found that the blood was flowing so copiously Messrs Jardine, Co.'s Comprador. The goods in thought I could reader no assistance to the deceased from the wound,-the affair took place near a Mat the Shop belonged to the Comprador-About half past one this morning I heard a noise outside the door; [ Shed at a small distance from the road. Atuy the person wounded not being able to give his thought some Thieves were coming. They broke evidence verbally, on account of his mouth and face open the door, and I then ran up stairs and fastened being dreadfully cut, admits the truth of the above the trap door, I afterwards heard 2 guns fired. When evidence the Robbers Had gone away I came down, and found the door broken open and the Shop on fire-1 then got water to put the fire out-There were 3 dead men lushed together outside the door.
For this I now reply, and avail myself of the opportunity to wish your Excellency all health and happiness. To His Excellency
SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary. Taoukwang, 23rd year, 3rd Moon, 17th day. (16th April, 1843.) True Translation. (Signed) R. THOM,
True Copy.
Joint Interpreter.
RICHARD WOOSNAN.
The following Communication, from His Excellency Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, is published for general
information.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
By order, Government House, Hong-Kong, 1st May, 1843.
Yu, a Chinaman, (sworn by cutting off the cock's head) says-I was at work on the road near where the affair took place, and hearing that a man had been killed, I went to the place, and found the deceased already dead, I did not see Ahung, I know nothing more about the matter.
The Smuggler bold,
Wm. Lockhart, Surgeon, sworn, says-I examined the bodies of 3 Chingmen, each having severe shot wounds on the head and trunk, and it is my opinion that their deaths were caused from the effects of the W. Lockhart, Surgeon, sworn, says-I examined the wounds.-Verdict-Justifiable Homicide. Body of a Chinaman this morning, and found a punc- tured wound on the back part of the left shoulder, and inches deep, extending from behind the bone of the on enlarging the orifice found the wound to be four Arin into what is called the Axillary space, wounding the large blood vessels in the neighborhood; there was a small skin wound on the fore arm of the same side, also a cut above the right wrist, wounding a part of the radial artery; my opinion is that the deceased died
Risks Lite for his Gold;
If he meets the Excise,
Why their courage he tries,
In defence of his Lace, or his Leno.
But for him who o'er tops,
The Consoo with faise chops,
And is not over nice
About cargoes of Rice,
The best advocate truly is NEMO.--COMMUNICATED,
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THE important NOTIFICATIONS, &c., which appear in our first Columns, our space does not afford us an opportunity of doing more than drawing the attention of our readers to their very interesting contents.
We do not share the opinions of those who deny the ability of China to make profitable returns for a greatly increased Import of British Manufactures. It is true, our fiscal regulations may require to be liberalized, to fully develope a mutually advantageous commerce. The labours of the last Session, are plain enough proofs of the right tendencies of Government, from which everything in the way wise com- mercial legislation may yet be realizable. Hence, justice will be done to the claims of Anglo-Chinese Commerce.
In our No. 16, we drew attention to the Article of FLAX, from which the beautiful fabirc known as Grass-Cloth, is manu- factured, and then mentioned, that from experiments we had instituted in Europe, there was no doubt of the applicability of the Chinese Flax, to the finest products of the British or Continental Manufacture.
We have only space now to say, that that the Import, into Great Britain, of Flax and Hemp, (mainly from Russia) during the last year, was about double the value of the whole Import of Tea. We may add, that the import of Flax, is increas- ing, as is the Linen trade generally. In 1825, the import of Flax was but 18,000 tons; in 1838, it had reached 81,000 tons; the Export of Linen, in 1825, was 61,000,000 yards; in 1838, it had risen to 78,000,000; and Yarn, the value of the whole Export was, in 1832, only £32,000, has now risen to at least, £800,000.
ducts, it may be alleged that Flax will be too dear to become an advantageous return cargo. We think, in the Northern Ports, and even, perhaps, at Amoy, (for Fokeen has been long famed for its Flax) it will be obtainable at a much lower rate than at Canton. The price quoted there (some five years since) was certainly too high.
The China Flax, we have seen, would come into competition with the better kinds imported into England, from Holland, France, and Belgium, the medium value of which, during the last five years, has been £66 5s. per ton.
concur with him in thinking such a determinati on would go far to induce the Chinese to keep to the spirit and letter of the Treaty of Peace. For the transmission of the Mails, and the desirability of frequent Official Communication, would, we are inclined to think, render it absolutely necessary to have a steamer expressly appropriated to this purpose.
We misinterpret the disposition of the Home, and Local Government, if we imagine that the new arrangements will not be on a scale commen- surate with the magnitude of the interests involved. We feel certain, neither niggardliness, nor ill- judged parsimony, will interpose to prevent the fulfillment of the requirements of the Colony, as well as those of the general trade; and, to our minds, there can be no better application of funds, than to the promotion of our facilities of inter-
communication.
The following extract is taken from the work above-mentioned, and as evidence, (if any were needed) in favour of steam; we may cite a recent instance. A fine new ship, [the Sir Robert Peel] was despatched from hence to Amoy, by Govern- ment, on the 19th February. She made what was thought a good passage, and returned into our port on the 4th of April, or forty-four days absence, of which thirty-seven were consumed in the voyage to and fro. On the 3rd instant, H. M.'s Steamer, Vixen, was sent to Amoy, and after staying nearlya day, was back to Hong- Kong on the 6th.
tured by our Police, and handed over to the Mandarin at Kowloon.
We are sorry to see by the Sydney Papers, the announcement of t he failure of the firm of Willis Sandeman, & Co., of that City. The liabilities are stated to amount to £100,000, and the deficiency is expected to be large. This house was in connexion with George Willis, & Co., of London.
We learn from a Correspondent at Canton, that there is a strong disposition to be rid of stock. and on the whole a fair business is doing. The following prices are quoted for TEAS, viz:- Congou, commonest,
good common
Caper Souchong, Hung-muey
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orange, plain scented
Twankay Skin Hyson
young
Gunpowder Imperial
extend over a line of Coast of about 800 miles in Opium, old, Patna "The ports opened to us for trade in China length, from Hong-kong, at the mouth of Canton River, to Shanghai, mouth of Yang-tze river, in about the following directions:-
The Course from Hong-kong to Amoy is about N. E. by E., rounding the coast; Distance about 270 miles, or 11 day's steam run: from Amoy to Foo-Choo, N. E. by N., rounding the coast, Distance about 150 miles, or 1 short day's runby steamer: from Foo-Choo to Ningpo, N. b E. by the coast line; Distance about 300 miles, or 2 short day's run by steamer: from Ningpo to Shanghai, N. b W., across Hang-Choo bay, Dis- tance about 100 miles, or day's run by steamer: whole distance from the two extreme ports about 820 miles, 5 day's steaming, or about 4 days direct from Hong-kong to Shanghai."
By our last letters from Alexandria, we learn the new crop of Cotton was arriving, its quality is said to be much superior to the last. This article could be laid down 7d. half-penny per lb., which we are told is about double the price which the best In- dian Cotton realize in the Canton market,
We do not know whether these superior kinds of Cotton have ever been tried in the China market, but we think not. The manifold purposes to which the Chinese apply this valuable staple, would induce us to think the experiment would be worthy Front would be of trial.
abundant cron loads us to think that thera
new
46 Malwa Cotton, Bombay Bengal Madras white
Long Cloths, grey
64
IMPORTS,
17 to 18 Taels.
1920
17
23 44
21
- 40
28
34
30" 40
20426 30" 26 19" 26 1723 25" 55
32. 42 32 53
29" 50
680 to 685 660
535540
54 7 Taels. 5 " 9
assorted
64 91 06 2-70 3.05 8 2-60" 3 46 9 " 10. 7-50
44
1-15 1.30 4-50
Long Ells, scarlet Sp. Stripes
Lead
Iron, Nail rod
ww
3-50 per Picul. 4-50
Hoop FREIGHT-Secured ships £4 per ton, unsecured,
£3–10.
ENCHANGE-48.-9; no drawers,
At foot we give particulars of the last month's. Export of TBA, and in the nine months from 1st July, 1842, to 31st March, 1843. It is expected the Shipments during April will nearly double those of March.
Bohea Congou Caper
Souchong Hungmuey
Sorts Pekoe Orange Pekoe -
Twankay Hyson Hysonskin Young Hyson
The low rates at which Cotton ruled in America by the last accounts, and the will be a large increase of imports into Imperial China from that quarter, during the coming season.
We gave the American quotations in our No. 54; they seem to be rates which will enable the American Cotton to suc- cessfully compete with that of India. And whilst we are endeavouring to introduce into India the cultivation of the long stapled kinds of American Cotton for British consumption, our trans-Atlantic brethren may also find it worth their while to introduce the short stapled, less valuable, but more productive cottons of India, which with their economic culture and scientific
Another reason why we think. Hemp and Flax are cheaply produced in China-appliances, might perhaps be sent to a com- besides our knowledge of their admirable mon market, like China, ut even a lower agricultural treatment-is, that we do not rate than those of India find one or the other, among the Chinese Imports, and although the contiguous Phillipine Islands, send Cotton to China, yet, the whole of their export of Hemp, is to the United States, Europe, and a little to Singapore.
We see by Mr R. Wise's excellent Pamphlet, entitled PEACE WITH CHINA-which we have had more than once, occasion to refer to that the expediency of a few War Steamers being kept plying between this Island and the Consular Ports, has not escaped his attention. We quite
In March. In 9 months.
250.322 lb., 22,459.520"
138,135 " 467,447.
148,834 " 38.982"
3,890.331
35 550 168.631
25,289
435 53.204
306,052.
171,977
610,408"
Total Black 4,345,417
24,419.700 lb.
446,877 87,498
1,599.766 lb. 907,629 "
3.254
43.888
17,852
49,677 " 434,744 " 199,245 "
Total Green 647,819 3,622,010 lb.
Total in March in 8 vessels, 4,993,236 lb. Grand Total in 9 months, from 1st July to 30th March, in 56 vessels, 28.041,710 lb.
PRODUCT OF PRECIOUS METALS, SINCE
THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA.
(Continued from our last.)
The quantities of Gold which America yielded at the commencement of this Century was, to the quantity of Silver in the proportion of 1 @ 46, and in Europe, the proportion between Gold and Silver was, as one to forty. The value of Gold and Silver of equal quantities, was then in the proportion 15 to 15 and a-half of the latter, to one of the form- er. Finally, the quantity of Gold produced has augmented in comparison to the quantity of Silver. From 1800 to 1810 the product of the Ameri- In our last we forgot to mention that can Mines had a considerable increase, but during a Mandarin from Kowloon, by name Lai, the latter year the contest commenced which re- had paid an official visit to the Chief and sulted in the complete separation of the Colonies Marine Magistrates. He was received with want of security caused by the struggle, likewise from the mother country, and the convulsions and due honour. The object of his visit was the proscription of the old Spanish families,-the to concert measures for the extirpation of principal proprietors of the mines, who fled with the pirates who infest the adjacent waters. the relics of their fortune to Spain, Cuba, Bor- On Thursday last a piratical vessel was deaux and other parts of the south of France, chased into our harbour by the Chinese caused the abandonment of several mines, and a very extraordinary diminution in the amount of authorities; on nearing the shore the crew their Product. We have not the means to cal- jumped over board, but several were cap-culate with precision the exact extent of this de-
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cadence. According to Mr. Ward, in Mexico, | Great Britain, is calculated with excess, in the same during the years of 1811 @ 1828 the average of proportion as the consumption of France, or a one- the coined metals was only ten millions a-year fourth. There is no doubt that during late years, whilst in 1810 it had risen to 26,500,000 dollars. there has been a co..siderable increase in the con- According to Mr. Jacob, (who in a work upon sumption of Gilded and Plated articles; but much the PRECIOUS METALS, reunited and compared all better evidence is wanted, than that which is now the information which existed upon this matter) possessed by the Public, to guarantee the con- the total product of the American mines, includ- clusion that a sum so large as 8 11.353,292 could ing those of Brazil during the twenty years termi- be appropriated to such objects. nating in 1829, may be estimated at 379,937,731 The consumption of Switzerland according to Dollars-or 8 18,996,845 yearly; which is Mr Jacob's statement is probably correct enough. considerably less than half the Amount which But the amount which he allots to all the other was produced at the beginning of this Century. countries of Europe, appears to us quite as exag: The mines in Europe likewise declined during gerated as that which he assigns to France and the twenty Years we speak of; but there was a England. According to Mc. Culloch the consump- very material augmentation in the Product of the tion will be as follows: Mines in Russia. According to Humboldt this Great Britain Product amounted to 5,898,039 dollars. So that France by forming a basis upon the calculations of Hum- Switzerland boldt and Jacob and calculating the total annual The rest of Europe Product of the American and European Mines to America be 24,894,884 dollars, there would result from 1810 to 1829 inclusive, an annual Deficit of 18,605, 116, or of 372,102,320 in the total amount. We have seen another calculation in the Quarterly Re- view, which makes the product of Precious Metals during that period ascend to 23,890,000 dollars annually, or 455,620,000 in all, and to 1,161,000 for the demand of them, for all the objects of circula- tion, coining, arts, and consumption of wear and
tare, loss and other accidents, there still remains a Deficit of 708,880,000 dollars. That is to say that this Deficit may very well be calculated at 540,241,160 up to 1829; the diminution of Gold, however, has not been so large as that of Silver, as the decrease which was experienced in the first of those two metals in New Granada, the Brazils, and Chilé, was compensated by the increase which they have had in Russia and the United
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cleaned of its woody and useless parts, which, whilst it improves the cordage, considerably increases the cost from the greater loss of material in this process. At present the steam Cordag sells at 88 per pecul, the ordinary kind at 86-51 About 16 Piculs can be produced daily. Th: cost of the raw material is 84 per Picul, nearly forty natives are employed, whose average daily pay is about 38 cents. The engine fuel is wood, which costs $1 25 the talaran--contents 7% cubic feet.
NAVAL OFFICERS DISTINGUISHED IN CHINA.- Captain Charles Richards, who lately distinguish- ed himself in China, and was honourably mention- ed in Sir William Parker's dispatches; has been seized with serious illness in consequence of the 1,842.916 hardships he endured. Capt. Cichards was in the 866,190 Albion at the battle of Algiers. He was long sta- 355,000 toned at Portsmouth in the Victory and Britannia, 1,204,118 and was flag-lieutenant to Admiral Bouverie when
300,000
£4,568,224
Or Dollars 21,670,054 This computation is probably still too high. According to Humboldt the total consumption of besides that of coinage, amounts to 17.436,400 Precious Metals in Europe for other objects Dollars, and adding to this amount 81,411,764-51 Rials for the consumption of America, the total less than the calculation of McCulloch, and no less sum would be $18,848,164, which is $2,821,889 than $8,919,541 under that of Mr Jacob.
MANILA.
We have much pleasure in translating and publishing the following communica- tion, from an intelligent foreign correspon- Whilst the amount of these Precious metals de- dent. We are truly glad to observe and creased, however, during the same 20 years, the commerce, wealth, civilization, and population of applaud any attempt to open up the abound- Europe had very much increased, and the lattering resources of the Phillipine Islands:- ascended to 190 millions in 1810, and to European arts and industry have hithertoo been 210 millions in 1880. The circulating medium almost unknown in the Philippine Islands. Of was augmented in that epoch, for reasons which late an attempt has been made to introduce them, we shall explain, in absolute quantity, at least 10 and it is much to be wished that this first enter per cent. Storck in correcting the calculations of prise may be sucessful, as if so, there is little doubt Humboldt, computes that the circulation of Metals that other individuals will be disposed to engage in Europe, which in 1815 amounted 1320 millions in undertakings, which may develop the great, but of dollars, in 1830 was increased to 1600; being very imperfectly known resources of these rich in a great measure on account of England with- Islands. drawing her Paper money, and resuming Cash Payments, and likewise through Russia, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and the United States having followed her example; besides the consumption of Gold and Silver wrought up into Plate, Jewels, and other artificial objects,-having considerably augmented.
France,
Switzerland,
An American named Mr O'Keating, has lately established in the environs of Manila,a manufactory of cables and cordage, from the Native Hemp, (Abaca) upon the most improved system, now in use in England and America.
After having passed several years at Manila, and collected all the information necessary for the execution of his project, Mr O'Keating returned to the United States, in order to procure the neces sary apparatus and machinery. He brought from Boston a high pressure steam engine of 30 horse power, with all the requisites for dressing The Hemp, and converting it into rope, The factory is situated on the banks of the Passig, near the village of Nactajan, about three miles from Manila. The first floor is occupied with the dressing machines, three of which are cylinders of covered with points of iron of about two inches rength, distant nom cach
superintendent of the dockyard.-Captain Peter Richards, of the Cornwallis, who was also honor- ably named in the Admiral's dispatches, was first lieutenant of the Queen Charlotte at the battle of Algiers, and served on shore at the attack upon Chinghae and Segahon, as well as at Chin-keang- affairs in China. He commanded a brigade of foo.-Captain Bourchier, c. B., has been in all the seamen at the capture of Canton, was engaged at
Amoy and Chinghac, and at the attack upon the Commander R. B. Watson was first lieutenant of camp at Segahon, as well as at Chin-keang-foo. the Calliope at the capture of the forts at the Boc- ca Tigris and Canton; commander of the Blen- heim at Amoy, and of the Modeste at Chinghae and Segahon.-Commander W. Maitland, who killed two mandarins at Chin-keang-foo, was first lieu- tenant of the Benbow at the attack upon Tortosa and bombardment of St. Jean d'Acre.-Lieut. W. T. Bate, who had the honour of capturing a Mandarine single-handed, was mate of the Blen- heim, and was wounded at Canton in 1841, and has served in all the affairs in China. Mr Bate was a son of the late Captain Bate, who died when Governor of Ascension.-Hants Standard. NORTH-EAST PASSAGE TO CHINA-In the great re- volution in nautical affairs. which by science and per- severance in exploring different parts of the globe is in course of accomplishment, it is extraordinary that the greatest maritime nation of the world has never yet directed its attention to a N. E. passage to China; in vain have individuals attempted for several successive years to explore a N. W. passage under those able navigators Parry, Ross, Franklin, Back, &c. Even the Russian-Government is at this moment organizing at St.. Petersburg a land expedition for exploring the whole of the northern coast of Siberia; simultaneous- ly with this enterprise, what a desirable opportunity now presents itself for her Majesty's government to send out a steamer from England to Archangel-there to fill up her coals, take in her pilots, and also scientific men! This, no doubt, the Emperor of Russia who has devoted a large sum of money for the purpose, would be very glad to avail himself of, and give the expedi would immediately proceed to Pickoron, and obtain tion every assistance. From Archangel the steamer fishermen and pilots to pass through Waygate Sound into the Nova Zembla Seas, and endeavour to double the Vostechroi Noss on the N. E. Cape of Russian Asia, lying in latitude 78 30 N. Once having round- ed this Cape, the coast suddenly branches to the S., and no doubt the navigation through the Archipelago of the Lend to being's Strands, is unway's more or less
Gold and Silver serve either for the use of coinage, or that of the Arts. We are quite at a loss to learn in what proportion they were applied to these objects, during the epochs given and as that proportion perpetually varied cumstances of each country as for exam their example, the large or small issues of Paper money, and the rate in which the use of the money is diminished, for the various methods which occur by Banks, &c, to economize the circulation, according to the great or small riches of the people, la moda en punto a aug and pine knowicage or prone security wineh was enjoyed at the moment, and by a thousand these first open the fibre of the Hemp, which then open and unobstructed in the summer, for it is well, other circumstances, all of which are subject to passes to another machine, under a cylinder of known that the Russian hunters, in their very defec great and repeated mutations. According to much larger diameter, of which the points (cards) tive bayards, or country boats made of hides, have na- Mr. Jacob, the value of Precious Metals which are much smaller, and placed close together.vigated that Archipelago and coast for upwards of 200 are annually destined for adornments and other These separate the fibres of the Hemp into a years. From Behring's Straits to Kamschatka, through objects of splendour, may be computed as follows: thread much finer, and divest them of the woody Perouse's Straits to Teentsin, Chusan, &c., could be Great Britain, 2,457,221 or useless particles. Both temp passes 1,200,000 After this preparation, the Hemp passes be- 350,000 tween two iron cylinders, which compresses it 1,805,499 very strongly, from thence it is conducted to a 287,280 smaller machine, which gives the first twist and winds it on a bobbin of about 6 inches diamater. The dimensions of the cord are increased or dim- inished by means of an iron screw, which adjusts the diameter of the hole (through which the fibres pass) to the required size. The Ropery is a building 800 feet in length, built entirely of American timber, with a shed at each extrhmity; in the one farthest from the house is the rack upon which the bobbins are ranged. Eight or ten bobbins of hemp suffice to make a cable of a large size, twelve or fifteen may be made at a time. The strings of the bobbins pass through round holes, pierced in a plate of brass, having an octagonal form fixed on another rack (ratelier) perpendicular to the line of the Ropery. The mass of strings or strands are united together by an iron hook, which is fixed on a carriage with a double catch, drawn by the steam engine of a railway. The Engine is high pressure on a con- struction remarkably simple.
The rest of Europe,
And that which is calculated for the same objects in America,
Strg. 5,900,000 Dollars, 27,764,705 705 The data on which this computation is founded, are in every way vague and unsatisfactory, so much so that it is necessary to look upon it as a mere conjecture.
M. Chabrol whose investigations are much more worthy of confidence than those of M. Chaptal, to which Mr. Jacob refers, calculates that the annual consumption of Gold and Silver in Paris, for the use of Works of Art, amounts to $2,910.400 every year; which corresponds with the elaborate calcu calculation of M. Benoiston de Chateauneuf. These two authorities agree that the cousumption of Precious Metals in Paris in objects of Art, is double that of the rest of France; so that we have for the consumption of the whole kingdom 4,365,000, that is to say, £338,810 Ster- ling the year less than the calculation of Mr Jacob, Persons who have good means of forming a cor- rect opinion on this point, assert that the quantity which Mr Jacob assigns for the consumption of
This manufactory was begun in May last. The article produced is very superior to that made by hand, and in strength and durability, there is no comparison between the two articles. It should be said that by this machinery the hemp is better
readily accomplished. Various circumstances for the last ten years would seem to favour such an enterprise for it is well known that immense icebergs for years past have drifted into the Atlantic. to the great danger of ships navigating those seas, and which would seem to portend some vast convulsion of nature in those northern regions; and it must be borne in mind, that in the summer months of those high latitudes there is twenty-three hours day-light, and generally speaking calm seas. The only difficulty to be apprehended for a steamer, would be in the Nova Zembla Seas, from about the latitude 74 N to the doubling of the N. E. Cape of Russian Asia [Velocktenoi Noss), in latitude 78 30 North; should, however, the steamer not think it prudent to venture round the Cape in one season, she might be usefully and expeditiously employed in exploring the mouths and delta of the great rivers Obi and Yenessey, and even take a trip to Tobolsk up the former river, and thence return through Waygate Sound to Archangel, in good time and season to return to England in the morth of October, but not later-or winter at Archangel, and commence operations in the spring as eaily as the season might permit them to do so. Should the above passage ever be brought into practical use for the purpose of navigation, it is neces- sary to bear in mind, that the distance from London by the above route to Pekin is in round numbers about 8,000 miles, while the distance, via the Cape of Good Hope, from London to Pekin is 26,000 miles, and it is superfluous to add that science would be immensely benefited by the accomplishment of such a desirable object-Cheltenham Chronicle.
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FOR SALE.-The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA ROOKH" built by the same Builder as the Crles tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
Macno, 5th April, 1843.
FOR SALE. Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Ships. Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar ; just ar- rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road
ALSO
a Teak Built Copper fastened Gig 24 feet long, com For particulars apply to plete in every respect. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1843.
Beel
Tar
Rosin
BENNETT, PAIN & Co.
FOR SALE
Pork
Pitch
Mackrell in Kits
Navy bread
Flour
Negro-head Tobacco. Pilot bread
Soap
150 boxes of raisins &c. &c. These goods are just landed from the American vessels LARK and NAVIGATOR and are in prime con- dition Apply to G. F. DAVID 07. Hongkong; 7th March, 1843.
FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in
3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hongkong 10th December 1842.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Chery Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders and a great variety of other articles.
Hongkong, 1st March, 1843.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET,
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO,
Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per Package. Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE,
46, Queen's Road.
N. DUITS.
FOR SALE-At the Godown of the Undersigned just landed:
Port, Madeira and Sherry of really superior Quality, Bass's Beer in Hogsheads. Apply by letter to WILLIAM SCOTT.
WANTS A SITUATION.
A RESPECTABLE Young Man with a gool character, and has some knowledge of house building. Would be glad to meet with some employment of any kind where he could make himself useful.
Apply at the Office of this paper.
PUBLIS AUCTION Will be offered to the highest billers on Friday next. the 21st Instant, by BENNETT PAIN, & Co.. the following articles, viz: -
Yarls and Masts of all descriptions. Preserved Meats, Wines, Brandy, Cotton Wicks, Hardeware, &. anla variety of other Articles.
FOR SALE -The follow.ng goods: --Sillery Champagne, Claret, St. Julien, Sauterne, Superior Brandy, Gentlemen's Dress Coats, Gold Watches, Keys, Brooches, Pins, Silver Chains, Rings, and Seals. the best Cut Crystal Decanters. Claret, & Water Jugs of various elegant designs, a Musical Box with Apply to Mr Ad. Guillaine at the eight airs Auckland It. from 10 14. HAPS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hats, for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co, Hong-Kong. April 19th. 1843. NOTICE.
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To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Gods, riz: Hanging Lamps (of 4 Barners), superior Brandy, in one doz. cases, Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jans and Jellics in 1 doz. cases of half pins. pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses, Butter, fresh in Jars. Soups of all des criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels, American Beef and Pork in barrels, Manila Coffee, do. Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 doz. boules, Sardines in Tins, Split Peas. Westphalia Hums. Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions, Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Super- ior (in Loxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaning Twine, Canvass, Oakum, Tar Blacking. Rozin &, Coconut Oil, Linseed do. in Jars of 5 Gals., Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes, Yellow bar Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knifes and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices. Britannia Metal Tea Spoons. Cork Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large. Powder Flasks, Padlocks. Dressing Cascs, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks. Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage. BENNETT PAIN, & Co. Hong-kong. 15th March, 1843.
DIED.-On the 15th of April at the Morrison E-lucation Society's house in Hong-kong, JOHN ABBAGE, aged 3 months and 11 days, infant Son of BENJAMIN HOBSON, Esq., superintending the Medical Missionary's Hospital at this place.
Shipping Intelligence.
10th Urgent APRIL.
ARRIVED.
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13th Zoe
Thompson Miller
Macao
4th Qwera
White
Trong hung, araren 1st, 1843,
Venice
Torit
11
Athena
White
19
Wiil o'the Wisp
Walker
Sydney Whampoa Macao
11
Harlequin
Oliver
16
Herpn
Killick
Singapore
13
Edmonstone
18th Lark
Macdongal Tibbits
Macao
33
39
Sir E. Ryan D'Arcy
Anderson
Garrick.
Manila
SAILED.
APRIL
Champbell
14th Urgent
Thompson
33
Zoe
Miller
Whampoa Manila Whampoa
13
Marchioness Douro
Woodworth
17th Raymond
Mc. Kay
39
Omega
White
White Cromarty
Macdongal Oliver Digby
Chugan London Whampoa Macao Amoy Whampoa
Hongkong, 28th March, 1843. NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843. A CARD.
MR ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first North-East House, Praya Grande, Macao. NOTICE,
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION
THE PREMISES known as the AUCKLAND HOTEL, opposite Hong-Kong Market-Place The Building is 65 x 60 feet, two Stories, with offices in the rear; dimensions of Lot, 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the Also the BUNCALOW, on the Queen's Road, in the rear of Marine Lot, No. 46, with Well, and large offices, including Stable; dimensions ef Lot, 120 x 105 feet.
best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store.
The above-described Property will be Sold at Auction, on Saturday, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock M., on the Verandah of the Auckland Hotel.
Terms at Sale,-For further particulars, apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE Hong-Kong, 10th April, 1843.
13th Culdee
18th Athena
11
Equestrian Edmonstone
19th Harlequin Susan
13
GOVERNMENT TENDER.
TENDERS will be received for the immedi- ate conveyance to Madras, of a detachment of Troops, consisting of one European Officer, and twenty-two men. For fur- ther particulars, apply at the Harbour Master's Office.
Hong-kong, 19th April, 1843.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
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Laborious and commercial people, as devoid of national demashes its consumption and this small measure of prejudices as any of the inhabitants of Europe and in good is fully counterbalance by the great encourage. ment which is held out to the banetai practice of whom you cannot discover, either the unsocialness of 6. Ihose who are even but slightly acquainted with
SOFTFEGATEON. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of tiocernment, the indoo, or the intolerant bigotry of the Mussulman sinuggling. will be discontinged from this date: but all be particularly forward, and while they crowd around China, will admit, that from the nature and im uense you, attempting hastily to drive them away, would length of its const, from the corruption of its officers. and the universal demand for pum, it is impossible
I must allow however that the lower classes seem to
public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of Chin and Hongkong Ga-probably be attended with unpleasant consequences.
zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robta Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer Hong Kong, March 23, 1842.
C. RONER'S INQUEST-APRIL 3, 1843. (Before Mr E. Farncomb, Coroner.) This was an Inquest held on the Body of a China- man who had been found on the shore near the Harbour Master's Wharf.
The Jury on being sworn proceeded to view the Body at the Harbour Master's Wharf. after which, on their meeting in the Court, the Coroner produced and read a certificate by Henry Holgate. Surgeon, which went to show that the deceased met his death by drowning, and no evidence appearing the jury were charged to give their verdict, which was as follows, namely Found drowned. There were severe bruises on the face and head of the deceased, which in the absence of evidence the Jury said they could not There were some suspicious papers found on the body, and the jury recommended that they should by sent to the Chief Magistrate for inspection, as thee might furnish some information.
account for.
APRIL 10TH-BEFORE THE SAME.
This was an Inquest held on the Body of a China. inan, who had been buried the day before, but was supposed to have met his death by violent means. On the Jury being sworn they proceeded to view the Body, after which, the following evidence was produced :-
James Donolly, a Policeman, says - Yesterday there was a letter sent from Mr Jamieson to Serjeant Collins of the Police respecting a dead Chinaman, and I was directed by Serjeant Colins to have the body buried, I found the body lying on the hill, at which I did. some distance above Messrs Jamieson, & Co's house swollen, there was also blood about the face. William Horley, Policeman, sworn, says-1 was directed by Major Caine to give notice to the Coroner about the Body, and I caused it to be disinterred by that Gentleman's order. I have heard that Mr Hight wrote to the Chief Magistrate, informing him that he saw some Chinamen dragging a Body down the hill Dear his house and he thought there had been a mur- der committed,-This is all I know of the case. William Lockhart, Surgeon, sworn, says I have seen the body and it appears to be that of a Chinaman www.wuch swollen and decomposed. having been dead should say about four or five ways: There were several marks of injury on the face and limbs but all apparently were caused after death, as if the body had been drugged along the ground. Decom- position was so far advanced that no opinion could be formed of thec ause of his death.-Verdict-" Found Dead."
It was covered over with matting and appeared much
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE FRIEND OF CHINA.] SIR,
1. As it appears to me desirable that the feelings of the people of Canton towards our countrymen, together with every other circumstance connected with the state of, that city should be made known, I send you the following remarks, with the view of contributing my share, however small, to attain that object. 2. Notwithstanding the events which have recently occurred, from the nature of our by-goue relations with the Chinese, I expected to undergo while visiting Canton, much of incivility from the people. For eigners are still prohibited from entering the City itself In walking along the streets of the Suburbs, some of the youngsters called out Fangu, and with a playful significance waved their little fingers
across their necks; this I believe is all I can justly complain of. The soldiers and petty-offi. cers pass you without notice, and the shop-keepers are unusually civil. In Europe this absence of all offensiveness would not excite comment, but when you recollect the unwearied efforts which the Pekin Government and its officers have made, to degrade Foreigners in the estimation of the inhabitants, and the equally unwraried submission by them to all that vili- fication, I confess, such quiet and orderly demeanor surprised inc. This peculiar race are essentially a
3. I was informed that the Troops stationed at that the Chinese Government could prevent the intro Canton are natives of the place, and that they are by duction of this article into the Empire. However no means a formidable body. those that I saw were obviously true this appears to us. it is probable that a poorly armed with bows and rusty match-locs considerable perind will elapse before it is generally Until these long-ta lel wariors are better ar ned, disci- acknowledged in China, unless soine means are devised plined, and commanded, all the fortifications which are to eniigaten those exercising authority there on ind being erected on the Chu Kiang would in the event of subject. The Pekin Government could easily obtain of another war, prove of little avail to them, tho' they a considerable reveie by taxing instead of prohib.ting certainly may be productive of a radiant shower of this article. Selfish considerations facilitate the ribbands and medals to others. This inefficient state of acquisition of knowledge. I would reconmen 1 that a the military is however a matter of serious consideration Chinese Paper be drawn, up, with the view of convin- for whatever may have been the origin of the tunult that cing the Chinese ministers. of the manifold advan- terminated in the destruction of the British factory. it tages of legalizing the trade in Opium- is uncertain whether they could have kept the peace 15th April, 1843. and dispersed the inob, not that this apprehension justifies the Provincial authorities, because even on the supposition that they acted with a timely vigilance, if the Military are ineficient. the fault rests with them.
EXTRACTS.
OBSERVER.
4. Adverting to that tumult I may state, that ! A CHINESE MART. consider a wise discretion was exercised in not precip. The Mai-mai-tchin is a small rectangularly-built itating us into a new war and that as the affair was commenced with moleration, I hope it will be con- hamlet, having two principal streets, which cross cach cluded with firmness. Pecuniary compensations will other at right angles, at the end of each of which is fully repair private losses, but I trust yet to see a a gate, looking towards the four points of the compass. public atonement made for the insult offered to our It is surrounded with a wooden wall, which is its only national flag. I do not require the punishment of a fortification. The streets are exceedingly narrow and few obscure individuals, but I would demand that the ill-paved. so that two camels can barely pass each high and responsible officers of government should be other as at Cairo; but there is a great difference in signally disgraced before the eyes of the whole Cantun the height of the houses of the two plaes. Here they are very small, all of one story, and of woool; the roof population, 5 Altho' the soldiery at Canton are un-warlike, the inostly of the same material, though the more inferior police are active and efficient, the Foreign Factories sort are covered with turt; they have no windows are for the most part closely surrounded with Chinese towards the street, and consist of two small rooms, one houses, yet they have been secure from robberies. of which serves for a warehouse and shop, the other The system of espionage is carried to such lengths in for the oecupant to live in. On the other side, the despotic states, and especially in China, that the wnidows are composed of oiled-paper, painted with Police can probably be brought to greater perfection in different devices, and sometimes of Russian tale. There is in general a great air of cleanliness, and the such countries. than where greater freedom prevails. turniture of the houses is often of a superior description. 10th of April, 1843. They are heated with stoves, like the Russian houses. which are needful, small as the apartments are, for the cold is very great, and in spite e all they are not well warmed. A great display is made of all the nonde- script articles they have for sale in the shop, and in [TO THE EDITOR OF THE FRIEND OF CHINA.] those of the higher class of merchants, there is great SIR, 1. In reflecting upon our future intercourse with order in stowing away their bedding and household China, the opium question presents many difficulties. furniture, all of which are in one common, sitting,
OPIUM QUESTION.
OBSERVER.
It is one of those thorny and unsatisfactory (except to eating and sleeping room. The number of the inhub. those who deal in it) subjects, which people willingly itants is about fifteen hundred, all males, no Chinese resign to the wisdom of authority, and sagaciously women being allowed to go there; a few common reserve their opinions, until the course of events Mongolese women are seen about, but not many.-Re- discloses the soundness or unsoundness of the policy collections of Siberia in the years 1840 and 1841, by pursued.
2. Legalizing the trade in Opium, would at once remove all difficulties, but as the most eonvenient things are frequently denied us in this world, we must nake what provision we cau against the more ugly alternative.
the Pekin Govern.
ment has an undisputable right to prohibit the trade in Opium, and every compulsory effort to contravene thus right, ought to be denounced by right thinking
men.
C. H. Cotterell.
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, PARIS.-An interesting paper from M. de Humboldt was lately read. I informs the Academy that the prepa- ratory labours for cutting a canal across the 1sthmus of Panama are advancing rapidly. The commission appointed by the government of New Grenada for-the construction or u can to une terminated its examination of the localities, and has I admire the liberal and enterprising character The chain of the Cordilleras does not extend, as was arrived at a result as fortunate. as it was unexpected. of British merchants, many of them like those of supposed, across the Isthmus, and. on the contrary, a ancient Tyre, may well be ranked amongst the valley very favourable to the operation has been dis- honourable of the earth" But if any, under the covered. The natural position of the waters is also delusion that the true nature of their proceedings, is favourable. Three rivers, over which an easy control altered, by the magnitude of the scale upon which they may be established, and which may be made partially are carried on, seek the gain of illicit trade, and offend navigable, would be connected with the canal. The against the laws of the country where they will enjoy excavations necessary would not extend to more than fair commercial intercourse, I maintain that so noto.-124 miles in Ingeth. The fall may be regulated by rious and systematic smuggling, cannot be tolerated four double locks, 138 feet in length; and the total without setting at defiance every just idea of interna- length of the canal will be 49 miles, with a width of tional law. It cannot be expected that a fleet should 135 feet at the surface, and 55 feet base; the depth be kept up, to prevent British subjects from engaging will be 20 fect. The canal, when executed, will in this contraband traffic, and yet it will not suffice be navigable by vessels of from 1000 to 1400 tons. for the representative of the British authority, merely According to the estimate of M. Morel, a French en- to shew, that he has no concern or sympathy with gineer, the total cost of this canal would be only 14 these offenders, on a complaint being made by the millions of francs, including the purchase of two steam- Chinese Government, I do not see how they can ers.-Galignani's Messsenger.] escape punishment; without the slightest ill-nature I submit this consideration to their serious reflection. 4. Without entering into the history of this trade, I willingly acknowledge that I see no good reason to reproach those concerned in it, for what has hitherto occurred. The duties of nations are reciprocal, and the Chinese Government never would admit this prin- ciple. But the treaty has enjoined new duties on both nations, and the conduct of both must now be regulated by the rules of justice,
It is believed that Sir Henry Pottinger will not long remain in China. It is rumoured at the Clubs, that his Excellency considers his claim to distinguished honours to have been underrated.- Monthly Times.
A brother to Sir Henry Pottinger is to be ap- Much astonishment pervades the military circles pointed Consul-General at Hong-Kong-Ibid. at Lord Ellenborough ordering home the 26th regiment, when there are so many who justly claini precedence to that privilege.-Ibid.
5. While the penal consequences of being concerned in the smuggling of Opium, seem to me unavoidable, I should be happy to see the trade legalized; nor do I attach much weight to the objections against this traffic, arising from the nature of the drug itself. The circumstance of its being contraband, scarcely-Ibid.
Charles Norris, Esq., late secretary to the Go- vernment at Bombay, expired suddenly at his residence in Regent's Park, aged fifty-one years.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS,The large amount of our out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith quidating our Claims, which, trifling as they are, individually,-yet, aggregately, amount to a consider
able sum.
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the PATER, if Frought to our notice we will cadeau to rectly. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, a try will inform us when any change of residence takes place.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, APRIL, 27TH, 1843.
We hear that letters have been received from Chusan, by the Masdea, which men- tion the seizure, by it. M. senior Naval Officer, of three British Vessels that were trading at Woosung, which, it cannot be danied, is as much the Port of Shanghai, as Whampoa is that of Canton. It was on the ground, that said vessels were con- travening the Proclamation of H. E. the Plenipotentiary, of the 14th November, 1812, (vide our No. 36) that they were seized. As far as we can judge, there was no other course for a Naval Officer so cir- cumstanced to pursue, unless, forsooth, the the Proclamation we refer to, is to be con- sidered as nothing more than a piece of waste paper.
After the extraordinary decision in the case of Erans, r. Hutton, in the Court of Common Pleas reported in our 56 No, we should now hardly dare to affirm, that a direct violation of the Proclamation in question, would be held in England to render any ship, or cargo seizable. At the same time, the mature experience, and practical sagacity of H. E., and with his knowledge of the China Trade, leads us to think, that he would be the very last person who would issue a Proclamation he could not legally enforce.
Many persons whom we know, are ready and desirous of proceeding to the Northern Ports, and are only detained here by their respect for this Proclamation. We think it would certainly be too bad that all such should be damnified, for respectful obedi- ence to the commands of Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary. Yet, are they not so, if the conditions of the Proclama- tion be not strictly enforced?
We could only, in our last, call the attention of our readers to the remarkable Official Documents we then published. Even amidst the many claims upon the public attention at home, it is certain they will there create a sensation.
At the request of subscribers (themselves umpli- cated in a system they abhorred) we some months since publicly drew the attention of His Excel- Jeney to the doings in Canton River. ̈
In December last
these proceedings-" It is due to the Merchants to say, that they almost unanimously deprecate a sys- tem, which they hold to be discreditable, if not, disgraceful; but they allege they have been co- erced into it, by the force of competition."
It was then reported to us, but we did not avouch the fact [and it has since been contradicted] that it was the American Agents of the firm in question, who first adopted the system which has now called forth the strong official condemnation of H. E., Sir Henry Pottinger.
At the time we mention, our remarks gave great offence in certain quarters, and did not inconsider- ably diminish the list of our subscribers; all who then took umbrage we would now beg to re-peruse our remarks, and we ask, whether they be not tame and weak, en contrast with the indignant cen- sure with which H. E. has branded the proceedings at Whampoa?
We deeply regret that II. E. has deemed it necessary to use such strong language, and to threaten to publish the names of the parties impli- cated. Were he to proclaim the firm or firms which first embarked in this daring violation of the Chinese law, a large majority of the mercantile community would applaud the determination.
But the publication of the individuals imme- diately concerned in the system which has pro- voked the " unmitigated disapprobation" of H. E., would be proclaiming the names of every indivi- dual merchant, British or Foreign, now in China. We must repeat, that the Merchants, in justice to their constituents-in maintenance of their own positions, and the necessities of the times,
have been constrained to follow an example they loathed at heart.
the Port Dues in the Canton River, was one of the It is well known, that in general, the evasion of acts which called forth the reprehension of II E. In an extract from a Memorandum addressed by H. E., to the late Imperial Commissioner, Elepoo [vide our No. 46] it was well, and strongly put, that "In considering the anchorage and harbour charges, it is to be borne in mind, that the Govern- ment of China has hitherto done nothing towards facilitating commercial intercourse, by building Light-Houses, laying down Buoys or moorings, and erecting Beacons, and therefore it necessarily follows, that those charges should be exceedingly light."
The monstrous exactions on shipping in the Canton River have long been an acknowledged, and an oppressive grievance. The redundancy of tile marine, and the supposed early termination of, tonnage the wretched condition of our mercan- the old system-are strong grounds, we think [besides the weight of the above quotation] for the Merchants endeavouring, if possible, to save a heavy loss to the ship-owner, by getting rid of this flag- rant and long-complained-of exaction. Again, the delay's in the adjustment of the Tariff, &c., should unexpected demise of ELEPOO, and unavoidable plead, we would urge, as some apology for our Merchants striving to counteract the mischievous operation of the old system, which they all con- fidently counted, would, by this time, have been numbered among "the things that were."
the motives which prompted the communication to Every right-minded person, cannot but applaud KEKUNG, and the consequent PROCLAMATION of II. E. It must, also, be admitted, that it was very important at this juncture, that the Chinese Autho- rities should be fully assured that the British Go- course now pursued in the Canton River. Such vernment, neither connived at, nor approved the a disclaimer, on the part of II. E., would have challenged our humble, but hearty, commendation. Would that we could say thus much of the docu- ments under consideration; but we cannot, we are too much alive to the grave consequences which of the conduct of the whole mercantile community. may result from an official condemnation, by H. E. the Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Such a condemnation, emanating as it does, from Subjects in China, forbids, we fear, that cordial co-operation and assistance, which it was expected would be gladly afforded by British Merchants, to E., in the adjustment of the pending negocia- wrong, but we are inclined to believe, that this tions for a Commercial Treaty. We may be news, when received at home, will beget the im- pression there, of the utter hopelessness of an early and satisfactory settlement of the most difficult [the Commercial] part of the CHINA QUESTION.
is passing around us; we also know H. E. has We may be imperfectly acquainted with what sources of information inaccessible to ourselves, and hence, perhaps, the justification for the strong animadversions which our lack of knowledge ren- ders us unable to appreciate or commend.
The conclusion of the Proclamation, gave us, we are constrained to avow, a bitter pang. We will not say what we have done and endured for the Island, but we shall quote this final paragraph "His Excellency further intimates, that such Smugglers, and their Boats and Vessels, will not receive protection in the Harbour or Waters of
If Hong-Kong be a Free Port, we have not, nor can we have Smugglers in it, so far as the British Government is concerned; and if our Port is to be FREE, not merely in name, but in fact, then, not the smallest impediment can be offered to the ingress and egress of Boats or Vessels laden with merchandize. We would not dogmatize in the teeth of the above declaration, but would respect- fully urge, that we think it is rather inconsistent with our recognized mercantile policy, and going a little beyond the requirements of international law, to enforce such hard conditions. strict fulfillment would be fatal to the best interests More, their of the Colony, and effectually extinguish its rising greatness.
Further, a like prohibition, if acted upon at Gibraltar, would annihilate the trade of that port. We say nothing of the direct encouragement of course of British policy, nor the establishments sinuggling which has hitherto characterized the which have been founded by our Government for the avowed object of affording facilities to contra- band trade.
We leave to others, to decide the moral and legal questions which, by the comity of nations, are involved,-åll we would say is, that the circum- stances (as far as we can judge from the facts before us) which have provoked the honest indigna- tion of H. E., are neither novel nor unanticipated. Smuggling to a vast extent, even of so bulky an article as Saltpêtre, has, by the confession of witnesses before the Committee of the House of Commons, on the Company's Charter, been in existence during the last twenty years. It was
explicitly declared, by competent authorities, that the illicit trade would inevitably, greatly increase. Company's servant, and long resident in China, One gentleman, Charles Marjoribanks, Esq., a went further, and avowed, that should the Com- pany's Monopoly be subverted-to quote his own words I think we should be all Sangglers in Chinatogether, and there would then be no legal trade in China." To this complexion, all acquainted with China, long since thought that it would come at last, owing to the EXACTIONS OF THE CHINESE, which, since the period referred to, have been greatly augmented.
We have deemed it our bounden daty to ex- press our opinions on these important documents, confident that our motives will not be mistaken nor misconstrued, yet, it may not be wholly inapt to cite a Despatch of Lord John Russell, to a Colo- nial Governor, wherein he urges the publication of lent recommendations, he adds, such a paper a Government Newspaper. Among other excel- should be " without passion or partiality in favour of the persons administering in the Queen's name." Acting in the spirit of this injunction, we have penned the foregoing remarks.
It is but justice to our contemporary of the Canton Register to state, that he, also, on one occasion, (Feb. 28) joined us in calling public attention to the "cunning smuggling trado in the Canton River."
Many inquiries have been made of us as to the term and tenure of the future holding of the land in Hong-Kong. Until the information called for in 1843, H. E. declines making the conditions known,' the Government Notification of the 10th April hence our inability to afford any authorized reply to numerous querists, who are deeply interested in the matter.
The latest Legislative Enactment which touches Stanley, which passed last Session, and although on the subject of Crown Lands, was that of Lord the peculiarities of our settlement wih necessitate important modifications, we are yet disposed to, think the main principles of this very useful Act will be adopted, and rendered applicable to Hong-Kong.
The Act we refer to, is the 5th and 6th of Victoria, Cap. 36, entituled "An Act for regulat- Crown in the Australian Colonies." ing the Sule of Waste Lands belonging to the declares that no land shall be alienated, except by It properly Sale, with the exception of such land as may be required for public uses, or for Military or Naval settlers, conformably with the regulations made in favour of such individuals.
schools, places of worship, and places for the En passant, we are glad to note, that sites for recreation and amusement of the inhabitants, as well as for their interment, are held to be in- cluded in the exception in favour of land for Public they have, we believe, been allowed to commute uses. With regard to Naval and Military settlers, their pay or pensions when purchasing Crown Lands in the Colonies. Lands are to be surveyed before being sold, and the Governor of a Colony is authorized to convey the lands. Quarterly sales by auction, are to take place, the same being duly place, particulars of the land, and upset prices. notified by public proclamation, with the time,
guished into three separate classes, viz.-Town, The lands offered for sale, are to be distin- SUBURBAN, and COUNTRY lots. The lowest upset price is
for the Governor to raise the upset price at his discretion, by proclamation, and he may name a different upset price for special Country Lots, as well as for, Town and Suburban Lots.
may be sold by private contract, at the upset price Land which has been refused at public auction, at which the same was last put up for sale.
down at the time of sale, in ready money, a The purchasers of lands are required to pay deposit fixed by the proclamation, as aforesaid, but it is not to be less than onc-tenth of the whole price. The residue to be paid within one month from the day of sale.
gration Commissioners, who are authorized to Payments may be made to the Land and Emi- thereof, are to be accepted as equivalent to the to grant Certificates; the production and payment amount of money for which the same shall have been given, in London.
to be the primary charge on the Land Revenues. The expenses of Survey, Management and Sale, The gross proceeds of Sales of Land, to be applied to the Public Service, and one-half to be appropri- ated to the purposes of Emigration.
we adverted to the future Land Regulations, and With regard to this Clause, in our No. 20 (when gave a copy of the Colonial Service Instructions and Rules) we pointed out to what a small extent such an appropriation would be needed in this Colony.
under existing Contracts are saved, we quote entire, The twentieth clause of the Act by which rights in order to remove erroneous impressions, which are too prevalent with respect to grants made prior to the formal cession of our Island. It says,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
China, and the Chinese, will prove that they are no more disaffected to the present dynasty, than we, as Englishmen, are to the House of Bruns wick. The lapse of years, and wise governmental institutions, have extinguished any aversion to the usurping Mantchoo's in China, as effectually as all affection for the expelled Stuarts in England.
and subjects of the same Emperor, it seems from Tartars and Chinese being equal before the law, all we can learn, that there is more of kindred feel-
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NOTICE MR JOSEPH PYDUS, and Mr. JOHN LEFF LEI, are duly authorized to sign for me, by Procuration, during my absence from China HENRY PYBUS
Macao, 5th April, 1813.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, THE Brig "SNIFE" CAFT. W W. FROST, will be despatched in few days. For freight apply to HUGHESDON BROTHERS. Macao, 17th April, 1813.
Provided always, and be it enacted, that nothing herein contained, shall affect, or be construed to affect any contract, or to prevent the fullfillment of any promise or engagement, made by, or on behalf of Her Majesty, with respect to any lands situate in any of the said colonies, in cases where such contracts, promises, or engagements, shall be made by, or on behalf of Her Majesty, with respect to any lands situate in any of the said Colonies, in cases where such contract, promises, or engagements, shail have been lawfully made before the time at which this Act shall take effecting, sympathy, and real union, between the two in any such Colony." races, than has unhappily subsisted between the natives of England and Ireland. In many parts of the empire, the distinction between a Tartar and a Chinese, is wholly unknown, except in the Gas- tronomical Manuals wherein directions are given for preparing sundry viands, (horse-flesh among LEISK, Commander, will sail for the above-named the number) a la mode des Tartares. Ports in all April.--For Freight or Passage, apply to. JOHN BURD, & Co. Hong-Kong, 13th April, 1843.
In connection with this subject, we would ven- ture to recommend that every endeavour be made to enable Hong-Kong to become a self-supporting Colony. Of course, the charge for Consular Esta- blishments would not form a part of the Island Expenditure, appertaining as it does, to the whole British Trade,
Seeing the desirability of constracting a road which shall make the complete circuit of the Island, also the speady erection of the Public Offices and Establishments, we think it would not be unwise or impolitie, to ask the Home Govern- ment to guarantee a Loan, which might be now raised in England, on very advantageous terms. The future Lard Fund would be an ample secu- rity for this Loan, and for its ultimate redemption by a Sinking Fund.
During the last Session, an Act was passed authorising for Public Works, a sum not exceed ing £1,500,000 to be advanced by the Home Go- vernment, to Canada, at five per cent. interest. The first series of this Loan, amounting to £300,000 was, by the last accounts, taken by one individual, at £108 for £100 of four per cent. Stock; so that the Government have £21,000 towards a Sinking Fund to begin with, besides £3000 per annuni difference in the rate of interest for their guarantee.
The undeniable security of our Land Fund, putting aside the strong claints of Anglo-Chinese commerce, will, we have no doubt, induce the Home Government to neglect no opportunity to promote the true interests of Hong-Kong, identical as they are with the legitimate extension of British influence in China.
On these grounds we should say, it is indeed important that Hong-Kong should be rendered not merely a healthy, but a desirable place of residence for British subjects, who will be compelled to resort thither as the focus and centre of a large commerce, which cannot but be called into exist ence by the late Treaty.
We may further say, that the present flourish- ing state of the city of Ningpo, contrasted with its wretched condition when abandoned by us is a striking evidence of the just confidence the Chinese people have in their own government. We are glad to learn that the dilapidated houses and public Buildings there, have been already restored alacrity and cheerful obedience with which these restorations were made, excited much surprise in the foreign beholders who were unacquainted with the habits of this singular people.
The
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, The A. I. British built Barque COLONIST," THOMAS
FOR CALCUTTA TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
THE fast sailing Clipper Brig ALGERINE," J. M. Hill Com- mander, will sail for the above name d ports in all April. For freight or passage apply to
Hongkong, 30th March, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD. The fast sailing Ship "CAMATE," A. 1 for 12 years. Burthen 288 tons, (new measurement) CAPTAIN CLUCAS. JAMIESON, HOW, & co.
defects which undeniably exist in the institutions Without shutting our eyes to many obvious of China, we are yet constrained to confess, (with the best informed, and those who have long lived in the country) that if the greatest happiness of the greatest number, be the aim and end of a good government, then, do we see in Pagan China, a better practical exemplification of a good govern Hongkong, 15th March, 1843. ment, than is anywhere exhibited throughout the length and breadth of Christian Europe, or British India.
We are glad to learn that proposals for establishing an Exchange, and also a Sub- scription Reading-Room, are in circulation. We are told the number of Subscriber's names already received, warrants the ex- pectation of the full success of the latter part of the undertaking, and with respect to the former, we hope soon to see a begin- ning, and moreover, the early establish- ment of a Chamber of Commerce, which is confessedly much wanted in China-if its non-existence be not a reproach to our mercantile community.
We are much obliged to our Correspond-
It is much to be lamented that a plan of the future City, had not been made and authoritatively determined, before a single brick was laid. Hap- pily matters have not so far advanced but that we may yet hope to see a town, which may be as ent at Canton, for his full and circumstan- remarkable for its convenience and beauty, as it tial detail of details of the Chow-Chowing, will be for its commerce and wealth. To do this, which has been going on at Canton, and it is, we hold, imperatively neccessary that a public Whampoa. Quay or Wharf (like the Praya Grande at Macao) should occupy the Sea Front. Every maritime town founded in modern times. whether it be in Australia, New Zealand, or America, uniformly preserves a public quay and road along the shore, The convenience comfort health and an, are denentted by such an arrangement.
We should do our Correspondent in- justice, were we to curtail his narrative, and its length precludes its present inser- tion. The very interesting information
therein contained we
ourselves of on a future occasion.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. I British built Barque
ABBERTON," Captain CATT, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage, apply to JAMIESON, HOW & Co. Hongkong, 15th February, 1843.
A CARD. MR ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first North-East House, Praya Grande, Macao. NOTICE, Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
FOR SALE.-Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of Hongkong, March 21st, 1843. P. TOWNSEND & Co.
Shin Chandlow
Ships.
FOR-SALE---------
P. Townsend & Co. GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.
More, we would require that all buildings which We are sorry to hear so bad an account should face the public quay, or wharf, should be of IMPORTS. Nothing, it appears, is now erected in conformity with a plan préviously selling but the low numbers of Cotton-Twist sanctioned. Such stipulations are now made in and also Iron. Opium, too, is drooping; local improvement acts, and their public utility so yet, owing to the scarcity of good Malwa well recognised, that further remark is unneces- and time bargains, it was run up in two Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per Package.
sary.
It is amusing to note the very absurd opinions which are circulated by our Indian contempo- raries with respect to China. Our readers will be astonished to learn, according to a respectable Calcutta paper, that" we have struck a blow at the despotism of the Chinese Government, from which it will never recover." Further, 'that "Disaffection to the present dynasty is believed to be rife in China, more particularly in the Central Provinces, and a very slight affair may blow the smouldering heat into a flame."
As to the first allegation, it is wholly incorrect, although it is true, that in the Canton River, and in the vicinage of British Shipping, the Chinese Authorities tolerate much, that could, and would, be immediately suppressed by them, but for at mistaken apprehension, that umbrage would be taken by the British Government at their interfer- ence. Nowhere else, are the bonds of social order loosened, nor the salutary restraint of the laws unfelt.
THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO, Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE,
landed ex JAGATRA
46, Queen's Road.
days, from $530, to $580, and $585, is from the North, and up-country, are not so now the rate, but no demand. The accounts FOR SALE-A quantity of LOMBOCK RICE just good as they have been of late. It is expected the arrival of the Compton and the Anonyma, would depress prices. Cot- ton, hardly ever was so low.
TEAS are still looking up, which, in the face of the heavy Export, was not gene- rally anticipated. A common Congou, fresh and new Bohea kind, is worth 19 taels, and anything like "Blackish Leaf," will bring 22 taels.
It is stated in India, that Mahommed Akbar Khan, is Lord of the ascendant at Cabul, and that he is about proclaiming a Jahad, or Holy War against the Pagan Seiks, with a, view to recover the territory
Apply to JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hongkong, 10th December 1842.
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION THE PREMISES "known as the AUCKLAND HOTEL, opposite Hong-Kong Mark et-Place rear; dimensions of Lui, 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the The Building is 65 x 60 feet, two Stories, with offices in the best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store. of Marine Lot, No. 46, with Well, and large offices, including Stable; dimensions of Lot, 120 x 105 feet.
Also-the BUNGALOW, on the Queen's Road, in the rear
The above.described Property will be Sold at Auction, on
With regard to the second statement, it is only wrested from the Doorannee Monarchy, by Saturday, the 29th instant, at 12 o'clock M., on the Verandali
the revival of a popular error, which long since the late Runjeet Sing. The Ex-Ameer ought to have been consigned to the tomb of all Dost Mahommed, seems very loath to trust the Capulets. The smallest acquaintance with himself in the power of his son.
of the Auckland Hotel.
Terms at Sale,-For further particulars, apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE
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Hong Kong, 10th April, 1843.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission. G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE. American Beef and Pork, Negro.head Tobacco, Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels.
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER NAVIGATOR.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry; in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars.
Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1943.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE ON BOARD THEMOFFATT." Port Wine in 3 doz Cases. Sherry Wine in do.,
Brandy per doz. or gallon, London (ld Tom per doz., Champagne in do, Superior Fine Biscuit in tins, English Cows in Milk, (thorough-bred Devon] imported by the above ship; Prime Irish Butter in excellent state being, in double packages.
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
FOR SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED. American Flour,
Do Cabin & Ship Biscuit
Do Beef and Pork,
Bengal Rico
Manila Patent Cordage,
Seidlitz Powders,
Gunpowder, Coarse
Paint Oil,
Paints, of Sorts,
Turpentine,
Tar.
Pitch,
Rosin,
Paint Brushes,
Twine,
Cigars, No. 3 & 4, Oakum,
Do Rope,
Do
Chocolate,
Do
Rum
Do
Do
Coffee,
Do
Cocoanut Oil,
Brandy,
"Ciin,
Sherry,
Port,
Liqueurs,
Cherry Cordial,
Jams and Jellies,
Dutch Cheeses, Corks, Sardines,
Canvass,
Soap,
Sperm Candles,
Copper Boat Nails Foolscap & Writing Paper, Dinner Sets,
Cutlery and Hardware, American Drill,
And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Piuts, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843.
For Sale at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods Viz.
Anchors of all Sizes.
Chain Cables,
Manila Segars, 4: Superior,
do. do. 4: Fine equal to 3rd Superior
Superfine Blue cloth,
Ladies Muslin dresses of all colours,
Silks, Satin and Straw Bonnets,
Stout and Patent Leather Shoes,
Sewing Cotton of all numbers,
Black Silk Stockings,
White coloured and Fancy Soeks,
Regatta Shirts,
Duck and Fancy Trowsers,
Dress and Shooting Coats.
Woollen Caps, and Striped Ginghams for Shirtings,
Bengal Towels,
Copying and writing ink,
D. WILSON & CO. BEING in daily expectation of the arrival of their Vessel the "ALGEKINE," beg to announce to the Public that she will bring on a choice investment of fancy goods of every description consisting of Perfu- mery. Stationery, Cutlery, Hardware, Ironmongery, Drapery, Grocery. Preserved meats, Confectionary, Medicine, Glass and Earthenware, Brushes. Oilman's Stores. Wines, Beer. Spirits, Liqueurs &c., &c, which they will offer at the lowest remunerating prices.
N. B. Liberal Credit and the usual Discount given to Messes
taking their regular supplies.
AUCKLAND HOTEL.
Hongkong. 30th March, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LoRCIA, well manned
and armed, and Commanded by an European. will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- NOTICE.-Goons and Merchandise of all descrip.
FOR SALE-The following goods: --Sillery
ampagne, Claret, St. Julien, Sauterne, Superior Brandy, Gentlemen's Dress Coats, Gold Watches, Keys, Brooches, Pins, Silver Chains, Rings, and Seals, the best Cut Crystal Decanters. Claret, & Water Jugs of various elegant designs, a Musical Box with eight airs Apply to Mr Ad. Guillain at the Auckland Hotel. from 10 to 4.
AUCTION.
ON MONDAY next-a quantity of FANCY ARTICLES Sale to commence at Eleven o'clock precisely. P. TOWNSEND. & Co. Hong-Kong, 27th April, 1843. HATS--Fine English mad Black Beaver Hats, for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co. Hong-Kong. April 19th 1843.
FOR SALE. -The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA
Rook" built by the same Builder as the Celes- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentlegian as a pleasure boat
BENNETT PAIN, & Co, Hong-Kong, 3rd March, 1843. NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods, riz:-
in one doz. cases. Gin Schiedam do. Beer and Porter, Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality Jams and Jellies in doz. cases of half p'nts, pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses. Butter. fresh in Jars Soups of all des. criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels. American BEEF, [ec American Barque "LARK"] also Pork, in barrels, Manila Coffee, Manil Chocolate. Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 dozen
tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate tern:s. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre-hottles, Sardines in Tins, Split Peas. Westphalin mises to
N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macac Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE,
DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread] will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.-
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes. Hong-kong, April, 18th 1842.
FOR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar- rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to N. DUUS. FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road.
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Hains Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do.. Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces. Superfi e Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats. Buck-skin Gloves. Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions, Manila Cigar Cases. Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Super- ior (in boxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaming Twine, Canvass, Cakum, Tar Blacking. Rozin &c., Coconut Oil, Linseed do. in Jars of 5 Gals.. Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes, Yellow bar Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knives and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains. Dinner services of prices. Britannia Metal Tea Spoons. Cork Screws. Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large. Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks. Fancy Lace. Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage, BENNETT, PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR SALE-SCOTT & Co's BENGAL DIRECTORY, for 1843: price, Spanish Dollars 4. Apply to
Macao, 18th April, 1843.
JNO SMITH.
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables and Stores of all de cripus Port whites, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale Cruthung, and Beaver Hats, Apply to
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
Carr Lakeland
APRIL 22nd Vixen 23rd Ina 24th H. C. Str. Phlegethon Mc.Cleverty n Gazelle
13 Edmonstone
21 H. M. S. Harlequin 25th Caledonia
39 Zoe
26th Algerine
APRIL.
20th Sir E. Ryan
Arun
Macao Whampoa Macao
Macdougal • Chusan Cunningham Whampoa Miller Macao Hill
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19
SALLED.
Anderson Killick.
21st H. C. Str. Phlegethon Mc. Cleverty Surrey
21
24th H. M. Str. Vixen
31
H. M. S. Wanderer
Naylor Boyce Seymour
25th Colonist
Leiske Carr
21
Vixen Gazelle
Macao
31
Chusan
Southward Macao
East Coast REPORTS Edmonstone, for Madras in a few days; the Zoe, this day, for Chusan, and H. C. Str. Phlegethon is expected to leave for Calcutta soon after the Receip of the Feby. Mail.
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Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two irom loss of blood from the large Axillary blood Kwang," &c., &c., has the honour to inform vessels.-Verdict--Wüful Murder against ..hung. Her Britannic Majesty's Plenipotentiary, that, on the 23rd instant, he received a Despatch from the Ministers of the Grand Council of State, covering a Copy of Imperial Commands, received by the Cabinet on the 6th of April, 143, and which are of the following terms:-
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APRIL 28TH. BEFORE THE SAME. who had been killed on the night before, in the Bazaar This was an inquest on the body of three Chinamen behind Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co.'s Godow is.
The Jury proceeded to the view. Mr. C. W, Bowra was sworn as interpreter to the Court.
"Let Ke Ying be made Imperial Commis- sioner, and let him proceed with all haste, by Chariem, a Lascar sworn, says-This morning "Post, to Canton, to inquire into, and conduct at a quarter past one I was asleep in my house, at the "affairs there. Of the Viceroyship of the Two back of Jardine & Matheson's Godown, I was awoke by Kwang, let Pichang take acting charge; and till the report of fire arms, when I heard the firing I ran "such time as Pichang shall reach that post, let out to assist the Sejoys, who were on duty in the "San Shenpao be temporarily entrusted with the Bazaar behind the Godowns. On arriving at the Bazaar I met a Chinaman, who attempted to stab me with a spear, I then fired a l'istol at him, but missed him-I saw 3 or 4 of the Robbers entering the door of a house inhabited by Jardine, & Co's Comprador, when retreated behind one of the Guns and reloaded my Pistol, as the Robbers were going off with the booty and the Sepoys fired, and the men fell near the door.
"care of its duties."
RESPECT THIS.
(A most necessary Communication.)
It becomes, then, the Governor-General's duty With reference to the Proclamation of to send, with due respect, a Copy of these Com- the 15th ult, on the Sabject of Snuggling mands to the Honourable Plenipotentiary, request- in the Canton River, His Excellency Siring that he will take the trouble to exainine, and Henry Pottinger, is pleased to publish the act accordingly. following Communication irom His Excel- lency Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two Kwang. By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government House, Hong-Kong, 1st May, 1843.
Ke Kung, a Guardian of the, Crown Prince, a President of the Board of War, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, &c., hereby makes this Com- munication in reply.
I have this instant, received the Honourable Plenipotentiary's Communication of the 14th day of the 3rd Moon, (13th April 1843) which I per- fectly understand, and by it may be seen, the Hon- ourable Plenipotentiary's most praise-worthy inten- tions to maintain peace and harmony.
To
SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., H. B. M.'s Plenipotentiary. Taoukwang, 23rd year, 3rd Month, 24th day. (23rd April, 1843.) True Translation. (Signed)
J. ROBERT MORRISON, Chinese Secretary & Interpreter. NOTE-Pichang was long at Yarkand, and has been recently appointed to command the Tartar Force at Fuchow, but has not yet gone thither. Shun Shenpao, is Governor of Kiangsoo, at Soochow.
True Copy.
[Signed] J. R. M.
RICHARD WOOSNAM. INQUEST-29TH APRIL, 1843.
The Robbers when they found that some of their companions were wounded, carried away 2 of them with the. As they were carrying them off I saw a man staggering, and having lost the ramrod of my pistol I could not re-load, so I went up to the man and knocked him down with the butt end; in kuocking the man down 1 happened to fall on him, and a Sepoy who was with ine secured the man. As we were tying the man, one of the Robbers ran past us, on which the Sepoy fired at him and shot him in the shoulder. I and the. Sepoy dragged two of the men who were shot up to the house, and gave them some water, and at about an hour after they expired. As the Robbers were going away I heard a shot fired, the shot was fired from a window in the Bazaar.
Richard Fry, a Serjeant of the Ninty-eighth Regi. morning, and went to the window of the house where ment, sworn, says-I was awoke at one o'clock this I was staying that night, in Jardine and Matheson's Bazaar, the window was open, and I saw a number of Chinese armed with weapons resembling boarding pikes, I saw them break open the door of the house opposite, and on this I went into a back room and took a musket which I knew was loaded, and when I As to the Hoppo's Clerks and followers receiving came to the window I saw 3 or 4 of the Robbers inside Bribes to connive at Smuggling, it is, I really fear, of the house, and one of them in the act of breaking difficult to guarantee, that such is not the case, (Before Mr E. Farncomb, Coroner,) open a locker or drawer in the inner part. The and I, the Governor-General, have communicated This was an Inquest on the body of a Chinaman. Robbers had thrown a fire-ball into the house which the same to His Excellency, the IIoppo, that, by The Jury on being sworn proceeded to the view. The made it quite light, so that I could see everything that some examples of severity, he may cleanse out this Rev. Mr Dean was sworn as Interpreter to the Court. was going on quite distinctly; I then fired my musket fountain of evil. As regards the English Mer- Hoken--A Chinaman, being a Christian, was sworn at a Robber who was breaking oper. the locker, and chants, no doubt there are good and upright men on the Holy Bible, says-Ahung the man who com- be then fell; the flash from my musket attracted the among them; but yet, it is to be feared, that out of mitted the deed had for a long time behaved ill to attention of the Robbers, and one of them then made every ten of them, there may at least be one or Atay, and yesterday morning he had accused him of a thrust at me with a spear through the venetians, I two given to deceit. The Honourable Plenipoten- defrauding him of money; after some altercation then went into the inner room, re-loaded my musket, tiary, for his part, gives no protection or encourage the deceased hearing of the affair, went down and when I returned to the window I found they were ment whatever, to Sinuggling, and 1, the Gov- by the request of Atuy to assist in adjusting the retreating down the Bazaar, I then fired the musket ernor-General, never had the smallest suspicion matter. On proceeding to the place, near Mr Gil. and shot another as he was running away under the that he did so, still, it is difficult for a single person lespie's, Alung accosted the deceased in abusive verandah of the house opposite. The men who to oversee so much, and if, perchance, his super- language, and wanted to know the reason why he had were shot were not quite dead when they were vision is not perfect, there will be less or more of come down there, after this a struggle ensued, and brought back to the house by the Lascars, but died Smuggling; so I must, as before, beg of the Hon-dong stabbed the deceased with a knife, when the shortly after; the man that was shot in the house, house, and went a short distance up ourable Plenipotentiary, that the two countries deceased fell, Ahung fled, Aty pursued him, Ahung crawled out of being now united in friendship, he will be more turned back and struck him with the knife, and cut the Bazaar, when Ire would proceed no further. The his face open; I do not know where Akung bas con brat man was shot with a bullet and the her with zher the "aftercation the deceased laid hold of bigs and shot mixed. The length of time that elapsed from the time that I first saw the Robbers to their running away, was about 5 minuits I think. Two Chinese Watchmen endeavoured to seize some of the Robbers, but did not suceed. The Comprador whose house was attacked, told me there had been 284 Dollars stolen and 9 catties ef Opium The third Robber who was shot was found in the upper part of the Bazaar. When I went into the Shop I found it on fire-On my return I found the 3 bodies tied together -Two persons who were in the room of the house opposite with me, saw the two Robbers whom I shot at fall.,
stringent than ever in his curasing
English Merchants should not be permitted to listen to the seductions of the Hoppo's Clerks and followers, to league with them in evading the Duties; and now that we are engaged in consult- ing about a Tariff of Duties, I still more dévoutly hope, that the Plenipotentiary will come forward with a plan of Rules and Regulations to be in- scribed in our Code as a lasting guide, how that we may act together in searching and preventing
such abuses.
For this I now reply, and avail myself of the opportunity to wish your Excellency all health and happiness. To His Excellency
SIR HENRY POTTINGER. Bart., G. C. B., H. B. M's Plenipotentiary.
Taoukwang, 33rd year, 3rd Moon, 17th day.
6th April, 1843.) True Translation. (Signed)
True Copy.
R. THOM, Joint Interpreter.
RICHARD WOOSNAM
The following Communication, from His Excellency Ke Kung, Governor-General of the Two Kwang, is published for general information.
By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government House, Hong-Kong, 1st May, 1843.
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Ahung to give him in charge of the Police, And Ahung then drew his knife and stabbed him; 1 do not know where the man got the knife from; it was a long straight knife and very sharp. The affray took place about sun set yesterday. Atuy on being struck fell, Ahung then fled, I witnessed the whole affair, I do not know how often the deceased was struck, I think that the deceased was not aware that Ahung had a knife, after the deceased fell he could not speak, and I went away to give information, and when I returned deceased was dead. Neither Atuy or myself had any weapon, I thought I could render no assistance to the deceased when I found that the blood was flowing so copiously from the wound,-the affair took place near a Mat Shed at a small distance from the road.
Atuy the person wounded not being able to give his evidence verbally, on account of his mouth and face being dreadfully cut, admits the truth of the above
evidence
Yu, a Chinaman, (sworn by cutting off the cock's head) says-I was at work on the road hear where the affair took place, and hearing that a mun had been killed, I went to the place, and found the deceased already dead, I did not see Ahung, I know nothing more about the matter.
W. Lockhart, Surgeon, sworn, says-I examined the Body of a Chinaman this morning, and found a punc tured wound on the back part of the left shoulder, and inches deep, extending from behind the bone of the on enlarging the orifice I found the wound to be four Arin into what is called the Axillary space, wounding the large blood vessels in the neighbourhood; there was a small skin wound on the fore arm of the same side, also a cut above the right wrist, wounding a part of the radial artery; my opinion is that the deceased died
Ahoy, a Chinaman, sworn, says-I am Purser to Messrs Jardine, Co.'s Comprador. The goods in the Shop belonged to the Comprador-About half past one this morning heard a noise outside the door; [ thought some Thieves were coming. They broke open the door, and I then ran up stairs and fastened the trap door, I afterwards heard 2 guns tired. When the Robbers had gone away I came down, and found the door broken open and the Shop on fire-I then got water to put the fire out-There were 3 dead men lashed together outside the door.
Wm. Lockhart, Surgeon, sworn, says-I examined the bodies of 3 Chinamen, each having severe shot wounds on the head and trunk, and it is my opinion that their deaths were caused from the effects of the wounds.Verdict-Justifiable Homicide.
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The Smuggler bold,
Risks Life for his Gold;
If he meets the Excise,
Why-their courage he tries.
In defence of his Lace, or his Leno.
But for him who o'er tops,
The Consoo with falso chops,
And is not over nice
About cargoes of Rice,
The best advocate truly is NEMO.COMMUNICATED,
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.-The large amount of our || out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our Claims, which, trifling as they are individually,-yet, aggregately, amount to a consider
able sum.
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the PATER, if brought to our notice we will endeav, ur to rectify. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us when any change of residence takes place.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 4TH, 1843.
We have only just time to call the atten- tion of our readers to the Government Announcements in our first page. Whilst it is satisfactory to observe the cordial and friendly tone of KE KUNG's reply, it yet behoves us to note the assumption on his part that it is the duty of H. B. M's Plenipotentiary to repress Smuggling If the London Papers are to be believed, (vide the Extract in our No. 55) a Govern- ment Interpreter boasts he has been able to make the Chinese High Authorities comprehend the theory of modern Political Economy, as laid down by Mr Mc Culloch. If this be true, another, we think, might be well employed in explaining to them our inter-national law, in which case they would recognise the expediency of Euro- pean nations repudiating all Governmental interference in mutual fiscal regulations. We would respectfully urge that this point cannot be rendered too obvious, and much future mis-apprehension may be avoided by this principle, now being dis- tinctly understood & acknowledged by the
Chinese.
It would not surprise us should the Chinese Authorities hereafter aver, that H. E. has the ability and the power to supress the illicit trade. Every manifesta- tion of H. E.'s will in his intercourse with them, has been backed, by an irresistible force, and reasoning, analogically it must be hard for them to believe that H. E. cannot restrain a few merchants, a class, too, which the Chinese uniformly affect to despise.
We need not parade the authority of Political Economists or Statesmen, to prove that smuggling is the offspring of the rapacious fatuity of the governors, rather than of an "ignorant impatience of taxation" in the governed. The late emi- nent Mr Huskisson's eloquent appreciation of smuggling. on proposing, his "Free Trade" measures, is well known.
Sir Robert Peel's exhibition in the House of Commons last Session, of some smuggled goods, so ingeniously introduced, as to afford the most valid arguments for RE- VOCED DUTIES, Must be fresh if the reconec tion of our readers. Thus it is, in the admirable fitness of things, that even the self-interest and avarice of individuals sub- serve the general good.
but the best authorities we have consulted, vari- ously affix it at some fifteen to twenty millions of souls.
Late events in China, have at last had the effect of directing public attention at home to the East- ern Archipelago, and it is hoped that measures will now be taken to extirpate the Pirates, who have so long infested those seas. At the same time, we hope every effort will be made to extend the British Trade in that very interesting locality. Mr. Earle deserves much credit for his exertions in endeavouring to awaken, in influential, quarters, a sense of the importance of those Islands for Com- mercial objects. He has been well seconded by Honourable mention should also be made of Mr. Brooke, whose recommendation of founding a Set- tlement in Borneo, we hope yet to see adopted. We have before Brought to the notice of our readers the views we entertain on this subject, and we do not now deem it necessary to go into a lengthened detail. We may, however, say, Great Britain, by extending her influence in this quarter, would materially benefit the native popu- lations, who are mostly addicted to commerce, and many of which are quite alive to the advantages accruing from the protection and security afforded by the British Flag. Any estimate of the population of those almost unknown Islands, inust be purely conjectual;
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It is certain we shall soon be better acquainted with this long-neglected part of the world. What was denied to the claims of philantrophy and com- mon sense, will be extorted by national jealousy, and hence we rejoice at the occupation of the Marquesas Islands by the French, as it will com- pel our Government to take requisite measures to prevent the predominance of French influence in
the Eastern Seas.
By the way, we learn that a Bishop of the Mar- quesas Islands has been appointed, who, with a band of Ecclesiastics, has already sailed from France. The Catholic world, it is expected, will receive a large augmentation in the Eastern Archi- pelago from the devoted zeal of its Missionaries, a large number of whom have dedicated themselves to the holy work of converting the heathen; they have our best wishes and prayers for their full success.
The growing importance of our Colonies in Australia and New Zealand, with the early pos- sibility of the completion of a Ship Canal across the Isthmus of Panama, and the adoption of that route to and from the Mother Country, has led, it is alleged, to the present occupation of the Mar- quesas Islands by the French Government.
The advices report favourably of the We demand for British Manufactures. regret to hear the demise of CAPTAIN FARMER, of H. M. S. Driver.
A fire broke out in the ravine at the rear of the Lower Bazaar, on Monday night last. About thirty Mat-Houses were destroyed. The conflagration was so rapid that all apprehension of its further extending had ceased, before the engines could reach the spot.
We regret to learn that another attack has been made on the Bazaar situated at the POINT. Although some booty was obtained, the ruffians did not this time get off scatheless, three of their number having been shot. Great praise is due to Sergeant Fry, for his promtitude and gallantry on the occasion. The Coroner's inquest on the bodies, which appears in another part of our paper, affords details of this lament- able outrage. On the same night, other burglaries, we are told, were effected. Our Printing Office was also forcibly entered and robbed during the past week.
A glance at the map, will satisfy one, that in the event of a war, a hostile power, so placed, could cut our lines of communication, and till these Islands were captured by us (as of course, they We had not space in our last to give the state- would be) we should be subjected to considerable ment of Exports to Great Britain, from 30th June, annoyance, if indeed, our trade did not receive a1841, furnished by our Correspondent in his letter, vast injury. dated CANTON, 19th April, and to which we then referred. We now subjoin it :- Bohea
A great many British vessels now touch at Bally and Lombock, proceeding to, or from Syd- ney, and large cargoes of rice and other products Congou are shipped thence annually, in British bottoms, Souchong, &c. (our Whale Fishery is also very considerable Caper in the adjoining Seas)-yet we have not heard Black Leaf Pekoe that a British Man of War has ever visited Pekoe those Islands. This is much to be regretted,
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as there is a strong feeling in our favour Sorts among the natives, who, in their hatred of the Twankay Dutch, would be but too glad to hoist the British Hyson Flag, had they but the bare assurance that they would be protected from the encroaching policy of the Batavian Government.
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If, as expected, the China Seas becomes an Imperial Admiral's Station, and Hong-Kong the Depôt and Arsenal, we make no doubt that expedient known and respected throughout the Eastern Archi- measures will be taken to make the British name pelago.
We are greatly gratified to find that our humble exertions in aiding to point out the capabilities and value of the Eastern Seas, have received the cor roborative sanction of one of the most valued authorities on commercial matters, Mr J. R. Mac- Culloch, who, in the last supplement to his well- known" Dictionary of Commerce," says "A very little outlay on the part of Government might make, in so far at least, as piracy is concerned, the navigation of the Eastern Seas quite as safe as resulting to our trade, would, in a very short period, that of the Channel; and the advantages thence far more than countervail the little sacrifice re- piracy in the Eastern Seas, Government should sulting at the outset. Besides putting down take the necessary measures for obtaining accurate information with respect to them, and the ports and countries to which they afford access. We should say, of most of the Islands to the East of Malacca; and yet, several of them are of great extent, and they all abound in valuable products; and might, it is probable, were we better acquainted with their ports and capabilities, fur- nish the means of carrying on an extensive and all attended to in such matters, the exploration of advantageous commerce. Had utility been at New Guinea, and of the Seas and numberless Islands in is vicinity, would have taken precedence of many late expeditions."
We are gratified to publish the official confirmation (of the long since reported) appointment of KE YING as Imperial Commissioner. We have not yet heard when this High Functionary may be expected at Ganton, but we should suppose in about a morfth.
the Chinese Government still continues to By late letters from Chusan, we learn evince the most amicable disposition towards us, and with the people seem, eager to open up mutual commercial relations. In well informed quarters it is asserted that the balance of the $21,000,000 (War Indemnity) is ready to be paid by the Chinese upon the evacuation of Chusan and Koo-lang-800.
342,762 28,724,610 643.598 168,134 390,854 285,044 610,555 33,131
2,750,938 1,041,897
501,039 49,677 318,374 237,332
lb.35,103,945
This amount is exclusive of the DEVON, about lb. 500,000, and the ELISABETH, about lb.400,000, say altogether thirty-seven millions shipped up to this date.
There are now loading with Teas the Grecian
Oriental Marchioness of Douro Bella Marina
Inglewood Monarch Minerva
for London.
for Liverpool. Leith.
» Glasgow.
after all be shipped. So that by July the 1st, fifty millions may perhaps
of the 3d December, we now quote, as The following extract from the Times strongly corroborative of the opinions we strongly corroborative of the opinions we have uniformly expressed with regard to
matters in this quarter:-
umerical interference in Commercial
constitute the basis of peace, so happily concluded "Our readers are aware that among the terms which between Great Britain and China, no stipulation upon the subject of the Opiuin trade is to be found. The plenipotentiaries of the Celestial Emperor were natu- point, but they were not in a position to insist upon it, rally anxious to come to an understanding upon this and the British negotiator peremptorily declined to introduce any such question into the arrangements.
In this SIR HENRY POTTINGER doubtless acted with prudence, inasmuch as evident reasons of convenience COGNIZED IN EUROPE, THAT EACH recommended the principle, UNIVERSALLY RE- NATION MUST ENFORCE ITS OWN FISCAL REGULATIONS AS BEST IT CAN, without holding the breach of them by the subjects of a foreign against that Government. It is no less unreasonable Government to constitute any gund of complaint for the Chinese EMPEROR to call upon Great Britain to guarantee the obedience of every private British trader to the laws of China, than it would be for us to laws. Our business is to decline all responsibility on of our merchants as think proper to disobey those assume the right of guaranteeing impunity to all such the one hand, and on the other hand, to abstain from all interference with the due enforcement [whether against cipal regulations of the country in which we trade." our own countrymen, or against strangers] of the muni-
and publishing the following Communica- We have much pleasure in translating, tion from a FOREIGN FRIEND, to whom, on more than one occasion, we have expressed
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
The principal dimensions we now give ;- Length 70 CUBITS. 13 do.
our obligations for very interesting informa- tion :-
THE CHINESE SMUGGLING BOATS. These boats, named by the Chinese, Tcheong- long-teng, are employed in the contraband (opium) trade in the Canton River, and its various branches. They take a certain number of chests of the drug, from on board vessels anchored at Macao, in the Typa, Hong-Kong, and even at Whampoa, and they carry it for sale to the towns and villages in the vicinity. In whatever part of China the trade in opium may have been esta- blished, by common consent it has been determin- ed to sell it for money; or rather. the English Clippers will not deliver Opium except for Sycee Silver, or Dollars; but in all cases, the money is deposited by the buyer, on the deck of the vessel, where the quality of the Sycee is tested, and the Dollars examined and weighed by the Shroff, and it is not until the amount is agreed upon, and the money verified, that a delivery of the opium is made to the buyer, who, ordinarily, takes the chests without opening, or any examination. Occa- sionally, Gold, in Ingots, and small Plates, are received in payment.
The inferior Mandarins [whose silence and con- nivance are mostly purchased by means of con- siderable presents from the smugglers, but some- times by the offer of so much per cent. on all the transactions which may be made under their cog- nizance] are always disposed to give the smugglers a very great latitude. The Mandarins, in fact, are well aware, that the Contrabandists would oppose to their authority or interference, an ener- getic resistance in case of need, and that, besides being well armed, they would, mutually succour each other, so that, they would come best out of an encounter, unless attacked by very superior
numbers.
The war by England, against the Celestial Empire, has induced such a laxity and con- fusion in the public service, and departmental administration of the Chinese, that, since a year and a-haif, Whampoa has become not merely the rendezvous of the Chinese smugglers, but also of European. They have there a special anchorage, near the mouth of Junk River, and now you are almost always certain to see there, some dozen of cutters or schooners who openly vend the drug. Although the Chinese smugglers do not pre- cisely fear the Mandarin boats, they always endea- vour to avoid them, unless they have come to some agreement. If they, however, cannot escape being overhauled, they endeavour to negociate, and will offer the Mandarin and his crew a Cumsha La persent] in order to obtain permission to continue their voyage. They do not fight except at the last extremity, or unless the demands of the Mandarin are too exorbitant, or what is still more rare, unless that functionary shews himself inac il to corruption, and will not traffic with his uties. In this case a conflict will ensue, and if the smugglers think they shall get the worst of it, they endeavour to gain the shore, from which they are rarely very far, and abandon to the victor the boat and its cargo.
Breadth amid-ship Depth of the hold Height of the Main-mast
5 do. 50 do. Do. Mizen 35 do. Drawing water 3 do. of the second class. One of the first would be 78 These are the dimensions of a Sariggling boat cubits long. It is to be noted that the cubit is about 1 foot 3 inches English
When the vessel is fully manned, the crew consists of 1 Captain, 1 Second ditto, 60 Rowers, and 10 Sailors, to steer and shift sails.
The greater part of the men on board this boat belonged to the town of Whaupoa, where the wives of those who are married reside. In every case they are not permitted to embark with their husbands, in the fear that they would cause them to lose courage in time of danger.
This Vessel (or fast boat) is able to carry 350 chests of Opium, or 400 chests of Congou Ten. deduct the cost of provisions for the crew, which From the profits of each voyage they always amounts to $6 per day, or $180 per month.
This first allowance made, the proprietor of the Boat takes for himself half of the remaining sum, the other moiety devolves to the boat; and is divided among the crew in such proportions that the Captain gets 100 per cent, and the second Ditto 50 per cent, beyond all the rest on board.
With a calm sea and fair tide this boat can go at the rate of 6 miles per hour, without using her sails. With a good breeze she can sail 10 or 12 miles in the same time.
During the night the watch consists of 6 men, relieved every hour. As there is no watch or clock on board, they calculate the time by means of a Joss Stick, on which are four marks at equal distances. A watch extends from one mark to another; the Joss Stick is lighted at 8 o'clock at night, they use two during the night, from whence it will be seen the last watch finishes at 4 o'clock in the morning.
manner;- The armament is composed in the following
1 Long Cannon, 12 Pounder do.
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8 do.
12 Ginjalls (small Rampart Pieces fixed on pivots.)
1 English Musket
20 Pairs of double Swords 30 Rattan Shields
200 Pikes or Lances of diverse forms 60 Oars
15 Mats to cover the vessel
2 Cables, one of Bamboo, the other of Coir, of about 50 fathoms length. The latter kind is not ordinarily used by the Chinese.
1 Pump of Bamboo tubes, (this is very rarely used because always being near the coast, if the boat makes water they heave her down on the beach to caulk.)
1 good Telescope, (European) 1 Compass,
garden cultivation in a liquid state, after the man- ner which from time immemorial has been in usc with the Chinese; the beneficial effects are so great that it renders it the most economical and productive manure for such purposes.
We have every reason to credit these statements, and as Guano is obtained on the west coast of from thence arrive in ballast, we would ask whether South America, and as all the vessels that come it would not be worth trying the experiment of importing this article?
taken by the Chinese in the care, preparation, It is well known that the greatest pains are and appliance of manures. In no other part of the world are fertilizing matters so economised or designate dropping fatness." so wisely appropriated. Manuring land they
from the Southern to the Northern provinces at a We are assured that manure is transported cost for freight, exceeding that which would be incurred on Guano, if brought hither. The prime cost of the Chinese article ranges we are told The best is far in inferior in fertilizing efficacy to according to quality, from 825 to $50 per ton. Guano, which could be imported, we believe, at one-third of this price.
Dr, Ure, in his DICTIONARY OF ARTS, MANUFACTURES, &c.. says "GUANO is a substance of a dark-yellow colour; of a strong ambrosial smell, which blackens in the fire, with the exhalation of an ammoniacal odour; solable with effer. vescence in hot nitric acid. When this solution is evapo rated to dryness, it assumes a fine red colour, evincing the presence of uric acid. GUANO is found upon the coast of Peru, in the Islands Chinche, near Pasco, and several other places more to the South. It forms a deposit fifty or sixty feet thick, and of considerable extent, and appears to be the excrements of innumerable flecks of birds, especially Herons and Flamands, which inhabit these Islands. It is an excellent manure, and forms the object of a most exten- sive and profitable trade." For many years a desiccated compost, similar to that in use here, has been exported from London, to the West Indies, to fertilize exhausted sugar plantations.
By a late Pamphlet on the Tea Trade, we see it stated that the daily consumption of Tea in the United Kingdom is lb.100,000, and that the annual consumption has reached lb.36,000,000, the cost of which to the consumers is estimated to fully reach £9,000,000, of which sum £3,500,000 goes into the national Exchequer as duty, the remainder to the Importers and Dealers.
According to the same authority when the late speculation in Tea commenced, there was a stock of lb.54,000,000, which afterwards became reduced to 29,000,000, and at the beginning of this year it was lb.34,000,000.
NOTICE. MR JOSEPH PYBUS, and MR, JOHN LEFF- Procuration, during my absence from China. LER, are duly authorized to sign for mo, by HENRY PYBUS
Macao, 5th April, 1843.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, THE Brig "SNIPE" CAPT. W. W. FROST, will be despatched in few days. For freight apply to HUGHESDON, BROTHERS. Macao, 17th April, 1843.
All boats of this kind do not use the European Compass, being generally so near shore the Chinese compass is found to be sufficienly exact for them. Except at Hong-Kong, where the Smugglers find The smugglers go up as high as Canton, and even beyond to Fo-shan-foo, with supplies of themselves at perfect liberty to dous they please, Opium, which they unload clandestinely at night. the crews generally remain on board; a few only They study the markets with great care, and going on shore to purchase the necessary pro- Ports in all April.--For Freight or Passage
endeavour to arrive with the drug at the places
meny they aw
m suppnet, or or which to
stocks are well nigh exhausted. They go some- times into the districts of Chin-Chew (province of Fo-kien) on the East coast, from the shores of which on going up they always keep at but a little distance. The innumerable number of bays, coves, and creeks, which exist on this coast, offer them abundant shelter in case of bad weather.
On their return they bring to Macao, or Hong- Kong, Teas and Silk which they have bought either on the East Coast at Amoy, Foo-Chow, or at Fo-shan-foo. Although they are not of equal quality to those furnished by the Hong Merchants, yet the teas often realize advantageously, as they pay no export duty, and the English or American vessel which is laden with them, has not in that case to submit to the hard necessity of going up to Whampoa, and there paying the enormous port charges exacted from all foreign vessels, by the avarice or ignorance of the Chinese.
We now present all the information in detail, which we were able to obtain some days since, from on board a large Smuggling boat anchored in the bay of Hong-Kong,
This Boat belonged to a rich Chinese merchant named Aqui, established for some time in the new English Colony, and where this boat was built. Its construction employed 40 carpenters during the whole of one month, and the entire cost with rigging &c. was $1600. These kind of Boats after three or four years will require to be repaired, and if that be done, will last some three years more, say altogether about seven years.
visions.
by common consent, put ashore. The captain has not the power to strike a man, nor to put him in
irons.
There are no regular articles of agreement, the Captain gives merely some one or two dollars in advance to the sailors, whom he selects. There are no medicines on board, and the sick or wounded are landed as soon as possible to be nursed. No man is permitted to smoke Opium till the vessel is at anchor ip some place, where she is in safety.
All breakage or damage in manoeuvring or by bad weather, is at the risk and cost of the Owner; but if a man breaks anything by negligence, he is obliged to pay for it.
The powder is in a wooden chest, in care of the Captain: the cartridges are made of Chinese bamboo paper, resembling silk paper, it combines great strength and fineness. In ordinary times the Smugglers never have more than a picul of powder on board, (say 133 lb.) but when they apprehend an attack from the Mandarins or Pirates, they put on board one or two piculs more.
At the risk of provoking a smile from the reader which may hereafter become a considerable we yet shall not hesitate to mention an article Import of China. It is the new manure Guano, which is becoming so popular in England. The Agricultural Journals give detailed statements of valuable fertilizing matter with which we have the results, which demonstrate that it is the most yet become acquainted.
The latest accounts report that, when applied to
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, The A. I. British built Barque "COLONIST," THOMAS
LEISK, Commander, will sail for the above-named
Hong-Kong, 13th April, 1843.
DORD, & CO.
FOR CALCUTTA TOUCHING AT SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
THE fast sailing Clipper Brig "ALGERINE." J. M. Hill Com- mander, will sail for the above named ports on Saturday, the 6th Instant. For freight or passage apply to Hongkong, 30th March, 1843. D. WILSON & Co.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. I. British built Barque "ABBERTON," Captain CATT, loads at Hongkong and Macao,, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage, apply to Hongkong, 15th February,, 1843.
JAMIESON, HOW & Co.
A CARD. MR ALEXANDER, BIRD, Accountant, first North-East House, Praya Grande, Macao. NOTICE
and Solicitor No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public Hongkong.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- and Woollen Tartan-by ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs W. T. Kinsley. Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong-Kong, 24th April, 1843. FOR SALE
G. F. DAVIDSON.
American Beef and Pork.
Negro-head Tobacco,
PBR NAVIGATOR.
Tar in barrels.
Mackerel in Kits,
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
D. WILSON & Co.
FOR SALE-The following goods: --Sillery Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," and exposed for Champagne, Claret, St. Julien, Sauterne, Superior Sale, the undermentioned Goods, viz. :-
Superfino Black Cloth
Do. Red do.
Do. Blue do,
Do. Scarlet do.
Glengarry Caps
Superfine Kerseymere Travelling Caps Hore hair do. Oiled-skin do. Cloth do.
Navy Gold Lace
Europe Boots
Writing Desks
Hooks and Eyes
Glazed Hats
Leather Dressing Cases
Dressing Case's Silver Fittings
Ladies' Work Boxes
Sausages in Boxes
> PER VENICE.
Looking Glasses
Brushes of all kinds
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
Prime Pork.
dozen Cases
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars.
Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
Perfumery of do. Court Plaister
Stationary of all kinds Blotting Cases Envelopes and Cases
Memoranduin Books, Rulers
Hones
Drawing Pencils
Gilt edged Cards
Colour Boxes
G. F. DAVIDSON. Foolscap and Overland Paper
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:-Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar. Pitch, Anchors. Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks. of sizes; Log. Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of
other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
FOR SALE-Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hongkong, March 21st, 1843.
FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET. BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO,
46, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A quantity of LoxBOCK RICE just landed ex JAGATRA
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. NOTICE. Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY. CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
Patent Drawing Pencils Steel Pens Chit Paper Sealing Wax Patent Lends
Bronze Inkstands Chit Seals
Glass and Earthenware
Lamp Glasses and Chinnies Coloured Tumblers, Glass Chandeliers Bronzed do.
Decanters
Salt Cellars
Hall Lamps
Telescopes
Thermometers
Plates and Dishes
T by Philpotts Jugs
Embossed Jugs and Covers
Cruet Frames
Coat Buttons
Silk Gloves
Cotton Socks
Hair Combs
Small tooth do.
Naples Soap
Lozenges of kinds Pistols
Surveying Instruments Saddles and Bridles Time Pieces
Sauce pans
Tea Kettles
Tea Pots
Silver do.
Patent Water Filterers Do. Marble do.
Iron Spoons
Bellows
Twine
Yard Measures
Beer Taps
Bird Shot
Cooling Pots
Velvet Corks
Iron Cash Boxes
Table Knives
Bottled Herbs
Bloom Raisins
Patras Currants
Liqueurs
Cayenne Pepper
Cherry Brandy
White Claret
Hermetically sealed Hams. Beer and Porter
Brandy, Gentlemen's Dress Coats, Gold Watches, Keys, Brooches, Pins, Silver Chains, Rings, and Seals, the best Cut Crystal Decanters. Claret, & Water Jugs of various elegant designs, a Musical Box with eight airs.
Apply to Mr Ad. Guillain, Mr Boulle's Store, Queen's Road.
HATS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hats/ for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co. Hong-Kong. April 19th. 1843.
FOR SALE. The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA ROOK" built by the same Builder as the Celes- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat BENNETT PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 3rd March, 1843. NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods, eiz:- Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, in one doz. cases, Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jams and Jellies in 1 doz, cases of half pints, pints and quaris, Pine Cheeses, Butter, fresh in Jars. Soups of all des criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels, American BEEF, [ex American Barque "LARK"] also Pork, in barrels, Manila Coffee, Manila Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 dozen bottles, Sardines in Tins, Split Peas. Westphalia Hams, Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin
P. S.-Their Slate Billiard Table will be ready in Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions,
the course of next week.
Hong-Kong, 4th May, 1843. NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European. will run between this, Macao and Whampoa afier the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE, N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- NOTICE.-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen' Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. 8 Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission HONGKONG, ISL JANUARY, 1842.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street.
FOR SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
American Flour,
Do Cabin & Ship Biscuit
Do Beef and Pork, Bengal Rice
Manila Patent Cordage, Rope,
Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder, Coarse Paint Oil,
Paints, of Sorts,
Turpentine,
Tar,
Rosin,
Cigars, No. 3 & 4, Oakum,
Do
Do Rum
Do
Do
Coffee,
Paint Brushes,
Do Cocoanut Oil,
Twine,
Brandy,
Canvass,
Gin,
Soap,
Sperm Candles,
Sherry,
Port,
Liqueurs,
Cherry Cordial,
Jains and Jellies,
Dutch Cheeses, Corks, Sardines,
Copper Boat Nails
Foolscap & Writing Paper, Dinner Sets,
Cutlery and Hardware, American Drill,
And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA
at No. 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
FOR SALE
'Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th Decmeber, 1842. (
NOTICE,
DAVID HUME, BARFE, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread) will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes,
WANTED,
A stout Lad, as an Apprentice to the Business. A Premium will be expected,
N. B.-No business done on Sundays, after nine o'clock in the morning.
Hong-kong, April, 18th 1842..
FOR SALE Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American four, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar- rels, Salt Provisions, Sak Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gia in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marling and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar- rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S WHer No. 18, Queen's Road.
N. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1813,
Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Super- ior (in boxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaming Twine, Canvass, Cakum, lar Blacking, Rozin &c., Coconut Oil, Linseed do. In Jars of 5 Gals.. Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes, Yell. w bar Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knives and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices, Britannia Metal Tea Spoons, Cork Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large, Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks, Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
•
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage, BENNETT, PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR SALE-SCOTT & Co's BENGAL
DIRECTORY, for 1843: price, Spanish Dollars 4. Apply to
JNO SMITH.
Macao, 18th April, 1843. FOR SALE.-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all d'e, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Bn Chin, Boted and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
Calcutta
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ARRIVED. Hill
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Sir Robert Peel
27th Hero
Fowler
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Salado
Calcutta Macao
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J. Salmon
Chusan
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H. M. S. Pylades
Comr. Tindal, R. N.
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Lt. Dolling, R. N.
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Macao
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28th II.M.S. Wolverine Comnr. Johnston, R. N. Amoy 29th Gitana [Sp.] Salado Edmonstone Mc. Dougal Little Catherine 30th Hero 2nd May, Scotland Druid
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Ritchie 3rd Louisa Forgan REPORTED-H. M. S. Algerine and Pylades, in a few days for England. Narcisso for Manila. Algerine on the 7th Inst. for Calcutta. Colonist in a couple of days for Amoy.
EXPECTED-H. M. S. Sapphire, from Amoy. H. M. S. Minden, from Chusan. Fortescue from Do. Mary Anne, from Do.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
No. 60 VOL. II.
HONGBONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 11TH, 1843.
NOTEELCATLON. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong-Kong, March 23, 1842. HOUSE OF LORDS, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1843.
At two o'clock the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Earl of Shaftesbury, and Lord Wharncliffe, having taken their seats in front of the throne, and the Speaker, with a number of members of the House of Commons, having appeared at the bar,
The LORD CHANCELLOR said, that her Majesty not thinking fit to be personally present to open the Session, had been pleased to direct a Commission to be prepared for opening it by Commission. The Lord Chancellor then proceeded to read the speech, of which the following is a copy;-
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"We are commanded by her Majesty to acquaint you that her Majesty receives from all princes and states assurances of a friendly disposition towards this coun- try, and of an earnest desire to co-operate with her Majesty in the maintenance of general peace..
"By the treaty which her Majesty has concluded with the United States of America, and by the adjust ment of those differences which from their long continuance had endangered the preservation of peace, her Majesty trusts that the amicable relations of the two countries have been confirmed.
"The increased exertions which by the liberality of Parliament, her Majesty was enabled to make for the termination of hostilities with China have been emi- nently successful.
people.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
Her Majesty regrets the diminished receipt from some of the ordinary sources of revenue.
Price monthly Or 12 yearly
NAPOLEON'S OPINION OF A WAR WITH CHINA.
The following Extract from O'Meara's" Voice from
"Her Majesty fears that it must be in part attributed to the reduced consumption of many articles! caused St. Helena" will be read with interest at this mo by that depression of the manufacturing industry of met If, sad Napoleon (alla ling to Lord Amherst's the country which has so long preveled, and which embassy to China) I had seat an ambassador to China, I should have ordered him to make himself acquainte her Majesty has so deeply lamented. "In considering, however, the present state of the with the ceremonies performed before the Emperor by revenue, her Majesty is assured that you will bear in the first mandarins, and if required, to do the ste mind that it has been materially affected by the exten. himself. Now, perhaps, you will lose the friendship sive reductions in the Import Duties, which received of the Chinese nation, and great commercial advantage your sanction during the last Session of Parliament, and through this piece of nonsense,' I said' adds O'Meara, that little progress has been hitherto unade in the that we could easily compel the Chinese to grant collection of those taxes which were imposed for the good terms by means of a few ships of war-that, for purpose of supplying the deficiency from that and other example, we could deprive them altogether of salt by a few cruisers properly stationed.' Napoleon replied,
causes.
Her Majesty feels confi-lent that the future produceIt would be the worst thing you have done for a of the revenue will be sufficient to meet every exigency number of years to go to war with an immense empire like China, an possessing so many resources. You of the public service. "Her Majesty regrets that in the course of last year would, doubtless, at first succeed, take what vessels the public peace in some of the manufacturing districts they have, and destroy their trade and cities; but you was seriously disturbed, and the lives and property of would soon teach them their own strength. They her Majesty's subjects were endangered by tumultuous would be e compelled to adopt measures to defend them- assemblages and acts of open violence. The ordinary selves against you. They would consider, and say, law, promptly enforced, was sufficient for the effectual we must try to make ourselves equal to this nation. repression of these disorders. Her Majesty confidently Why should we suffer a people so far away to do as relies upon its efficacy, and upon the zealous support they please with us? we must build ships, we must of her loyal and peaceful subjects for the maintenance put guns in them, we must render ourselves equal to them. They would,' continued the Emperor, get of tranquillity. "Her Majesty commands us to acquaint you that artificers and ship-builders from France and America, her Majesty derived the utmost gratification from the and even London; they would build a fleet, and in loyalty and affectionate attachment to her Majesty the course of time defeat you.'" which were manifested on the occasion of her Majesty's visit to Scotland.
Her
submitted for your consideration.
The above apposite Extract appeared in a London Paper. It remains to be seen whether "We are commanded by her Majesty to acquaint you that measures connected with the improvement of Napoleon's prediction will be verified. We know that, the Chinese are building ships of European the law. and with various questions of domestic policy; models for defensive objects, that they repea will be Majesty confidently relies on your zealous structing their forts on better principles, that they endeavour to promote the public welfare, and fervently have Foreigners (some two or three) in their pay, prays that the favour of Divine Providence may direct from whose instructions they hope to benefit in the and prosper your counsels, and make them conducive practice of gunnery. to the happiness and contentment of her people. The house then adjourned until five o'clock, at which time the Lord Chancellor took his seat on the Wool sack.
EXTRACTS.
"The skill, valour, and discipline of the naval and THE COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH RUSSIA. military forces employed upon the service have been most There is naturally great anxiety felt among the conspicuous, and have led to the conclusion of peace inercantile class to learn the particulars of the com: upon the terms proposed by her Majesty. mercial treaty which ministers have concluded "Her Majesty rejoices in the prospect that by the with Russia. The commercial policy which has free access which will be opened to the principal marts been so steadily pursued for so many years past, of that populous and extensive empire, encouragement by the Russian Government, has been so decidedly will be given to the commercial enterprise of her ultra protective against the products of industry that it will be considered a feather in the cap of ministers if they have suceeded in procuring any- thing like a tolerable relaxation of the prohibitions and excessive import duties, amounting also nearly to absolute prohibition against so many important articles of manufacture. COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH THE GERMAN CUSTOMS UNION.We copy the following from the letter of the private correspondent of a morning contemporary If the information it contains be true, we earnestly hope that the negocations may be carried to a successful issue: Froin positive information, I am able to announce to those interested in the commercial intercourse between Germany and England, an event which
As soon as the ratifications of the treaty shall have been exchanged, it will be laid before you. "In concert with her allies, her Majesty has succeed. ed in obtaining for the Christian population of Syria an establishment of a system of administration which they were entitled to expect from the engagements of the Sultan, and from the good faith of this country, "The differences for some time existing between the Turkish and Persian governments had recently led to acts of hostility: but as each of these states has accented the joint mediation of Great Britam and Russia, her Majesty entertains a confident hope that their mutual relations will be speedily and amicably adjusted. "Her Majesty has concluded with the Emperor of a treaty of commerce and navigation, which
The late struggle was too short, and the national humiliation too local, to engender the wide spread conviction among the Chinese, of their inferiority in the warlike, or in any other arts, to the foreigners. Until their obstinate prepossessions and inveterate prejudices of national superiority and wisdom are uprooted, China cannot importantly progress.
Experience tells us that very rarely has the India, been content with the first drubbing he has pettiest Rajah or predatory Chieftain in British received at our hands. Hence we deem another which case we shall of course be successful, but war with China sooner or later inevitable; in then we think the Chinese will be constrained thoroughly to feel and acknowledge their inferi ority, and if so, their next defeat will, perhaps, be the precursor of their social advancement. Who dare prognosticate the result of this national awakening? Who can foresee the mighty changes which may ensue therefrom? In our own days we have seen what the will of one man can accom- plish. We allude to the Pacha af Egypt, who with a population not one hundredth of that of China, and with a revenue that ena extracted from a single province of the Celestial Empire, has yet managed to erect himself into a power courted by France England, w. power courted by France he very nearly involved Any one who ha treaty with great as who has also passed through Egypt, and for a short time resided here, must increased intercourse between her Majesty's subjects ein, to lay the foundations of a future treaty of of the Cith the moral and physical superiority and those of the Emperor. Commerce between the two countries. success has attended the recent military operatious in Affghanistan. "Her Majesty has the greatest satisfaction in record. ing her high senso of the ability with which those operations have been directed, and of the constancy and
Russiaid before you. Her Majesty regards this entitles us to entertain great hopes; negotiations
will be
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in a war.
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"Her Majesty is happy to inform you that complete mercial navy of Germany (excluding that of Austria) en riminese cooley to the Egyptian fellah. In
and Native forces.
"The superiority of her Majesty's rms has been
We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you occupation by a military force of the countries to
that it has not been deemed advisable to continue the
the westward of the Indus.
is more important; it contains a greater numbere tons (ships cargo weight) than that Chopra Parcelled and isolated, if escaped atention; united under the same flag, it will
France.
now occupy its due enough to be an im Dugland, but considerable
aurance of fatigue, cheerful obedience, tact and courage, the Chinaman far surpasses any other Asiatic, and with European tactics and discipline, it is believed, would rival the Sepoy as a Soldier. With no caste prejudices, a supply only of rice, and salt, would suffice to subsist the Chinese Soldier. The magnificent water communications afford every facility for the transport of large bodies of troops to any given point.
a
Should, the successor of Taou Kwang, be in-
established by decisive victories on the ines of former It has beeportant ally." disasters; and the complete liberation of her Majesty's Pottinger whispered that Sir Henry soms been urgently requested to subjects who were held in captivity, and for whom her remain some time in China, to finally at- bued with Europeanism, what is there he cannot Majesty felt the deepest interest, has been effected. range mee of our rasures consequent on the cession do? The mind staggers at the contemplation. It is, given new settlements. Sir Henry has been perhaps, the destiny of despotic China in the of the plenary powers to adjust the claims East, and of democratic America in the West, to rid both continents of European domination. vole merchants: for Opium, they having Peter the Great, a Meheinet Ali, ion. Were Ali, or even a might not acentarily expressed their readiness to Sultan Mahmoud, to spring up in China, a quiesce in the decision he may make. We Tartar hoides again desolate the valley of the He been given to understand that Sir Danube, and Europe tremble, not at the prospect EnglanPottinger is desirous of returning to of a Russian, but of a Chinese invasion? If this nd that he may be expected to be dubious, is it not certain, that all the boasted t July or August.-London power of Russia would then but suffice to pre- serve its Asiatic Frontier of the Oural Mountains? ED. F. C.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, «Her Majesty has directed the estimates for the
ensuing year to be laid before you.
"Such reductions have been made in the amount of the naval and military force as have been deemed compatible, under present circumstances, with the efficient performance of the public service throughout the extended empire of her Majesty.
ha
arrive abo Paper.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong-Kong, 24th April, 1843. FOR SALE
G. F. DAVIDSON.
American Beef and Pork.
Negro-head Tobacco,
PBR NAVIGATOR.
Tar in barrels.
Mackerel in Kits,
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Aless Beef in half and whole
D. WILSON & Co.
FOR SALE-The following goods: --Sillery Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," and exposed for Champagne, Claret, St. Julien, Sauterne, Superior Sale, the undermentioned Goods, viz. :- Superfino Black Cloth
Do. Red do.
Do. Blue do,
Do. Scarlet do.
Glengarry Caps
Superfine Kerseymere Travelling Caps Hore hair do. Oiled-skin do. Cloth
do.
Navy Gold Lace
Hooks and Eyes
Glazed Hats
Europe Boots
Leather Dressing Cases
Salt Cellars
Hall Lamps
Telescopes
Thermometers
Plates and Dishes
T by Philpotts Jugs
Embossed Jugs and Covers
Cruet Frames
Coat Buttons
Silk Gloves
Cotton Socks
Hair Combs
Small tooth do.
Surveying Instruments
Time Pieces
Naples Soap
Dressing Case's Silver Fittings
Lozenges of kinds Pistols
Ladies' Work Boxes
Barrels.
Writing Desks
Saddles and Bridles
Sausages in Boxes
PER VENICE.
Looking Glasses
Brushes of all kinds
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
Prime Pork.
dozen Cases
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Ogars.
Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
Perfumery of do. Court Plaister
Stationary of all kinds
Blotting Cases Envelopes and Cases
Saucepans
Tea Kettles
Tea Pots
Silver do.
Do. Marble
Patent Water Filterers do.
Memorandum Books, Rulers
Iron Spoons
Bellows
Hones
Yard Measures Beer Taps
Drawing Pencils
Gilt edged Cards
G. F. DAVIDSON. Foolscap and Overland Paper
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins: --Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrrack; Seltzer Water: Stockholm Tar. Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20, Queen's Road,
Hong Kong, 29th April, 1843. FOR SALE-Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of
P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hongkong, March 21st, 1843.
FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET. BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
Colour Boxes
Patent Drawing Pencils Steel Pens
Chit Paper
Sealing Wax
Patent Leads Bronze Inkstande Chit Seals
Glass and Earthenware Coloured Tumblers, Glass Chandeliers Bronzed do.
Lamp Glasses and Chinnies
Decanters
Twine
Bird Shot
Cooling Pots
Velvet Corks Iron Cash Boxes
Table Knives
Bottled Herbs
Bloom Raisins
Patras Currants
Liqueurs
Cayenne Pepper
Cherry Brandy
White Claret
Hermetically sealed Hams. Beer and Porter
Brandy, Gentlemen's Dress Coats, Gold Watches, Keys, Brooches, Pins, Silver Chains, Rings, and Seals, the best Cut Crystal Decanters. Claret, & Water Jugs of various elegant designs, a Musical Box with eight airs.
Apply to Mr Ad. Guillain, Mr Boulle's Store, Queen's Road.
HATS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hats,/ for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co: Hong-Kong. April 19th. 1843.
FOR SALE.-'I he fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA Rook" built by the same Builder as the Celes- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of Gentleman as a pleasure boat any BENNETT PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 3rd March, 1843. NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods, riz:- Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, in one doz. cases, Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jams and Jellies in 1 doz, cases of half pints, pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses, Butter, fresh in Jars. Soups of all des criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels, American BEEF, [er American Barque "LARK"] also Pork, in barrels, Manila Coffee, Manila Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 dozen bottles, Sardines in Tins, Split Peas. Westphalia Hams, Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin
P. S.-Their Slate Billiard Table will be ready in Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions,
the course of next week.
Hong-Kong, 4th May, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in Chinn, to receive all pack Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per packago. ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE, Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
ALSO,
46, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A quantity of LoxBOCK RICK just landed ex JAGATRA
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY. CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street.
FOR SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
American Flour,
Do Beef and Pork,
Bengal. Rice
Do Cabin & Ship Biscuit
Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder, Coarse Paint Oil,
Manila Patent Cordage,
Do
Rope,
Paints, of Sorts, Turpentine, Tar,
Do
Rum
Rosin,
Do
Cigars, No. 3 & 4, Oakum,
Do
Coffee,
Paint Brushes,
Do
Cocoanut Oil,
Twine,
Brandy,
Canvass,
(iin,
Sherry,
Port,
Liqueurs,
Cherry Cordial,
Jains and Jellies,
Dutch Cheeses, Corks, Sardines,
Soap,
Sperm Candles,
Copper Boat Nails
Foolscap & Writing Paper, Dinner Sets,
Cutlery and Hardware, American Drill,
And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA at No. 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843.
FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown
of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th Decmeber, 1842. (
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843-
Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Super- ior (in boxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaning Twine, Canvass, Cakum, Tar Blacking, Rozin &c., Coconut Oil, Linseed do. In Jars of 5 Gals.. I urpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes, Yell. bar Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knives and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices, Britannia Metal Tea Spoons. Cork Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large, Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks, Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage.
BENNETT, PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR SALE-SCOTT & Co's BENGAL
Macao, 18th April, 1843.
JNO SMITH.
NOTICE. GOODS and Merchandise of all descrip. DIRECTORY, for 1843: price, Spanish Dollars 4. tions received and carefully stored in spacious Apply to dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen' Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. B Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 NOTICE-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- mises to
NDUUS or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. AVAG, ISU JANUARI) 1094D
NOTICE,
DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread] will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes,
WANTED,
A stout Lad, as an Apprentice to the Business. A Premium will be expected,
N. B.-No business done on Sundays, after nine o'clock, in the morning.
Hong-kong, April, 18th 1842..
FOR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American four, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar- rels, Salt Provisions, Sa Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from sizes, Gin in cases, a few Pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Cherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as. sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar-
rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at 3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S WHS No. 18, Queen's Road.
N. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1843,
FOR SALE-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stures of all de, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Cluthing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Wharton
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H. M. S. Minden, from Chusan. Fortescue from Do. EXPECTED-H. M. S. Sapphire, from Amoy. Mary Anne, from Do.
WILLIAM PEDDER,
Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND LONGBON GAZETTE.
No. 60 VOL. II.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 11TH. 1843. "My Lords and Gentlemen,
NOTIFICATION. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong-Kong, March 23, 1842. HOUSE OF LORDS, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1843.
At two o'clock the Lord Chancellor, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Duke of Buccleuch, the Earl of Shaftesbury, and Lord Wharncliffe, having taken their seats in front of the throne, and the Speaker, with a number of members of the House of Commons, having appeared at the bar,
The LORD CHANCELLOR said, that her Majesty not thinking fit to be personally present to open the Session, had been pleased to direct a Commission to be prepared for opening it by Commission. The Lord Chancellor then proceeded to read the speech, of which the following is a copy;-
"My Lords and Gentlemen,
"We are commanded by her Majesty to acquaint you that her Majesty receives from all princes and states assurances of a friendly disposition towards this coun. try, and of an earnest desire to co-operate with her Majesty in the maintenance of general peace,
"By the treaty which her Majesty has concluded with the United States of America, and by the adjust. ment of those differences which from their long continuance had endangered the preservation of peace, her Majesty trusts that the amicable relations of the two countries have been confirmed.
"The increased exertions which by the liberality of Parliament, her Majesty was enabled to make for the termination of hostilities with China have been emi nently successful.
people.
Her Majesty regrets the diminished receipt from some of the ordinary sources of revenue.
Price
Or 12 yearly NAPOLEON'S OPINION OF A WAR WITH CHINA.
The following Extract from O'Meara's "Voice from "Her Majesty fears that it must be in part attributed to the reduced consumption of many articles: caused St. Helena" will be read with interest at this m by that depression of the manufacturing industry of ent: If, sad Napoleon (alu ling to Lord Aniherst's the country which has so long prevailed, and which embassy to China, i had seat an ambassador to China, her Majesty has so deeply lamented. I should have ordered him to make himself acquainte l
causes.
Her Majesty feels confident that the future produce of the revenue will be sufficient to meet every exigency of the public service.
"In considering, however, the present state of the with the ceremonies performed before the Emperor by revenue, her Majesty is assured that you will bear in the first mandarins, and if required, to do the same mind that it has been materially affected by the exten. himself. Now, perhaps, you will lose the frien. Iship sive reductions in the Import Duties, which received of the Chinese nation, and grent commercial advantage your sanction during the last Session of Parliament, and through this piece of nonsense,' I said' adds O'Meara, that little progress has been hitherto unade in the that we could easily compel the Chinese to grant collection of those taxes which were imposed for the good terms by means of a few ships of war-that, for purpose of supplying the deficiency from that and other example, we could deprive them altogether of sit by a few cruisers properly stationed.' Napoleon replied, It would be the worst thing you have done for a number of years to go to war with an immense empire like China, an possessing so many resources. You "Her Majesty regrets that in the course of last year would, doubtless, at first succeed, take what vessels the public peace in some of the manufacturing districts they have, and destroy their trade and cities; but you was seriously disturbed, and the lives and property of would soon teach them their own strength. They her Majesty's subjects were endangered by tumultuous would be compelled to adopt measures to defend them- assemblages and acts of open violenes. The ordinary suives against you. They would consider, and say. law, promptly enforced, was sufficient for the effectual we must try to make ourselves equal to this nation. repression of these disorders. Her Majesty confidently Why should we suffer a people so far away to do as relies upon its efficacy, and upon the zealous support they please with us? we must build ships, we must of her loyal and peaceful subjects for the maintenance put guns in them we must render ourselves equal to them. They would,' continued the Emperor, get of tranquillity. Her Majesty commands us to acquaint you that artificers and ship-builders from France and America, her Majesty derived the utmost gratification from the and even London; they would build a fleet, and in loyalty and affectionate attachment to her Majesty the course of time defeat you.'" which were manifested on the occasion of her Majesty's visit to Scotland.
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We are commanded by her Majesty to acquaint you that measures connected with the improvement of the law. and with various questions of domestic policy, will be submitted for your consideration. *Her Majesty confidently relies on your zealous endeavour to promote the public welfare, and fervently prays that the favour of Divine Providence may direct to the happiness and contentment of her people. and prosper your counsels, and make them conducive The house then adjourned until five o'clock, at which time the Lord Chancellor took his seat on the Wool sack.
EXTRACTS.
The above apposite Extract appeared in a London Paper. It remains to be seen whether Napoleon's prediction will be verified. We know that the Chinese are building ships of European models for defensive objects, that they are con- structing their forts on better principles, that they have Foreigners (some two or three) in their pay, from whose instructions they hope to benefit in the practice of gunnery.
The late struggle was too short, and the national humiliation too local, to engender the wide spread conviction among the Chinese, of their inferiority in the warlike, or in any other arts, to the foreigners. Until their obstinate prepossessions and inveterate prejudices of national superiority and wisdom arc uprooted, China cannot importantly progress. Experience tells us that very rarely has the
"The skill, valour, and discipline of the naval and THE COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH RUSSIA. military forces employed upon the service have been most There is naturally great anxiety felt among the conspicuous, and have led to the conclusion of peace inercantile class to learn the particulars of the com.pettiest Rajah or predatory Chieftain in British upon the terms proposed by her Majesty. mercial treaty which ministers have concluded India, been content with the first drubbing he has "Her Majesty rejoices in the prospect that by the with Russia. The commercial policy which has received at our hands. Hence we deem another free access which will be opened to the principal marts been so steadily pursued for so many years past, which case we shall of course be successful, but war with China sooner or later inevitable; in of that populous and extensive empire, encouragement by the Russian Government, has been so decidedly then we think the Chinese will be constrained will be given to the commercial enterprise of her ultra protective against the products of industry thoroughly to feel and acknowledge their inferi- that it will be considered a feather in the cap of ministers if they have suceeded in procuring any-ority, and if so, their next defeat will, perhaps, be thing like a tolerable relaxation of the prohibitions the precursor of their social advancement. Who dare prognosticate the result of this national and excessive import duties, amounting also nearly to absolute prohibition against so many important awakening? Who can foresee the mighty changes which may ensue therefrom? In our own days we articles of manufacture. COMMERCIAL TREATY WITH THE GERMAN have seen what the will of one man can accom- CUSTOMS UNION. We copy the following from plish. We allude to the Pacha-af Egypt, who the letter of the private correspondent of a morning with a population not one hundredth of that of contemporary. If the information it contains be China, and with a revenue that would be easily
"As soon as the ratifications of the treaty shall have been exchanged, it will be laid before you. "In concert with her allies, her Majesty has succeed. ed in obtaining for the Christian population of Syria an establishment of a system of administration which they were entitled to expect from the engagements of the Sultan, and from the good faith of this country.
The differences for some time-existing between the Turkish and Persian governments had recently led to acts of hostility; but as each of these states has accepted
mojome metaation of Cr
Carnesary hope that
Majesty entertains a confident hope that their mutual may be carried to a successful issue: Froin relations will be speedily and amicably adjusted. positive information, I am able to announce to "Her Majesty has concluded with the Emperor of those interested in the commercial intercourse Russia a treaty of commerce and navigation, which between Germany and England, an event which will be laid before you. Her Majesty regards this entitles us to entertain-great hopes; negotiations treaty with great satisfaction, as the foundation for have been opened between England and the Zollver- increased intercourse between her Majesty's subjects ein, to lay the foundations of a future treaty of and those of the Emperor. Commerce between the two countries. The com mercial navy of Germany (exclu.fig that of Austria) is more important; it contains a greater number of tons (ships' cargo weight) than that of France. Parcelled and isolated, if escaped attention; united under the same flag, it will now occupy its due rank, far froin rivaling England, but considerable enough to be an important ally."
"Her Majesty is happy to inform you that complete success has attended the recent military operations in Affghanistan.
Her Majesty has the greatest satisfaction in record. ing her high sense of the ability with which those operations have been directed, and of the constancy and valour which have heen manifested by the European
and Native forces.
"The superiority of her Majesty's rms has been established by decisive victories on the ines of former disasters; and the complete liberation other Majesty's subjects who were held in captivity, and for whom her Majesty felt the deepest interest. has been effected.
We are commanded by her Majesty to inform you occupation by a military force of the countries to
that it has not been deemed advisable to continue the
the westward of the Indus.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons, "Her Majesty has directed the estimates for the ensuing year to be laid before you. "Such reductions have been made in the amount of the naval and military force as have been deemed compatible, under present circumstances, with the efficient performance of the public service throughout the extended empire of her Majesty.
a single province of the Celestial
Empire, has yet managed to erect himself into a power courted by France and England, whom he very nearly involved in a war.
Any one who has passed through Egypt, and who has also for a short time resided here, must of the Chinese cooley to the Egyptian fellah. In be struck with the moral and physical superiority endurance of fatigue, cheerful obedience, tact and courage, the Chinaman far surpasses any other Asiatic, and with European tactics and discipline, it is believed, would rival the Sepoy as a Soldier.
With no caste prejudices, a supply only of rice, Soldier The magnificent water communications and salt, would suffice to subsist the Chinese afford every facility for the transport of large bodies of troops to any given point.
It has been whispered that Sir Henry Pottinger has been urgently requested to Should, the successor of Taou Kwang, be im- remain some time in Chipa, to finally ar- bued with Europeanism, what is there he cannot range measures consequent on the cession do? The mind staggers at the contemplation. It is, of our new settlements. Sir Henry has been perhaps, the destiny of despotic China in the given plenary powers to adjust the claims East, and of democratic America in the West, to of the merchants for Opium, they having rid both continents of European domination. Were a Peter the Great, a Mehemet Ali, or even a voluntarily expressed their, readiness to Sultan Mahmoud, to spring up in China, might not acquiesce in the decision he may make. We Tartar hoides again desolate the valley of the have been given to understand that Sir Danube, and Europe tremble, not at the prospect Hen Pottinger is desirous of returning to of a Russian, but of a Chinese invasion? If this England, and that he may be expected to be dubious, is it not certain, that all the boasted gerve its Asiatic Frontier of the Oural Mountains? arrive about July or August.-London power of Russia would then but suffice to pre- Paper. ED. F. C.
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on the 16th he would propose to give the thanks of the House to the officers and troops concerned in military operations in the East Indies, in which he proposed to include the Governor-General, but it would refer only to the subject of thanks, and would not touch on any political matters what-
ever.
WAK OFFICE, JAN. 17.-MEMORANDUM--In com. memoration of the distinguished services and of the gallantry displayed by Her Majesty's troops which have been recently employed on the coasts and in the rivers of China, Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to permit the undermentioned corps, viz:-
We see the French Ministry, with the out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our view of preserving their Colonies, and aid- Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our Clains, which, trifling as they are, ing their mercantile marine, have deter- individually,-yet, aggregately, amount to a consider-mined to compensate the domestic Beet Root Sugar Growers, by a payment of £2,500,000, and admit Colonial Sugar at a rate which will extinguish this branch of native manufacture. We have not seen the details of the measure, but we suppose the Sugars of Manila, and Siam, will be admit- ted into France, at low rates; perhaps, also, the refined Sugar of China. It is apparent, from what we hear, that the French Government is determined on pro- By H. M. Steamer, Vixen, we have moting, to the utmost, commercial relations letters from Chusan to the 2nd instant. with this part of the world. We should Correspondent at the determination of H. E. Ratti de Menton, will lead to a great deve- Much dissatisfaction is expressed by a confidently expect, the Mission of Count not to interfere with the the Opium Ships, lopement of trade between China and six or seven of which, in defiance of H. E.'s France. On some future occasion we may Proclamation have proceeded up the Yang-point out the fiscal changes which France to wear the cross of the Spanish order of Isabella tze-Keang. It is now said the Proclamation should make, (and she could do so without the Seconds conferred upon them by the Queen of of the 14th November does not apply to a sacrifice of income) to secure this importing on the north coast of Spain in the year 1837. Spain, in approbation of their conduct whilst serv- Opium Vessels, and hence the order of ant object. H. E. to tlle senior Naval Officer to release the detained vessels.
We are asked whether it be just that Opium Vessels should have immunities and privileges denied to vessels filled only with British manufactures? We would tell our Correspondent (whose very interesting let- ter we shall insert at length in our next) that had not the vessels in question been released, ships under Foreign Flags would have been immediately chartered and despatched to the Yang-tze-Keang with the Drug. So what else could be done?
The Erigone, which left Macao on the 5th inst., proceeds we understand to the coast of Cochin-China, and will perhaps visit Bankok, afterwards she will proceed to Manila, to meet the French Frigate Cleopatra, (50 guns) Commandant Roy, which is expected to arrive there by that time. The King of Cochin-China is now at war with Cambodia and Siam; and accounts have been received that five French Missionaries have been seized by the said King and condemned to death. The promptitude of Commandant Cecille, in at once proceeding to the spot, to pro- cure their release or satisfaction for their martyrdom (if unhappily they have been executed,) merits the highest commenda- tion. We look with interest to the result.
From a Correspondent's letter, we learn, under date of Canton, 8th May, that "Exports are going on fast, and I begin now to think, unless folks en- courage the Chinese to bring down and cook up rubbish, à la Macao, the season's Export will not exceed forty-five millions. Of Hyson, the stock is said to be reduced to 3000 chests. Twankay, about a million left; Congou, eighty-six Chops; Souchong, 4 or 5000 chests. Very few Caners
To good of the Toung Tysons, or Gunpower, and or useful English sorts of Congou,
ver few.
The arket is not so brisk, during the last few days, although Hysons have gone on 2 taels in con- sequence of the diminished stock. Good Congous maintain 22 to 24, for black leaf kinds, while sound common, is not to be had under 10. Tumakys
are 18 for good.
The Augsburgh Gazelle states that His Holiness, the Pope, contemplates sending an Apostolic Vicar to China, at the request of the Roman Catholics in that empire.
By the Anonyma, from Bombay, we have received dates from London to the 6th of February. The news by the Mail is rather barren of interest, ex- cept of an afflicting character. The most notable incidents are the loss of the Conqueror, Jessie Logan, England, during a violent tempest which raged Arundel, and many other vessels on the coast of unintermittingly for thirty-six hours. The loss of life, it is computed, will exceed five hundred souls. Also the assassination of the very estimable and appears the wretched maniac who committed this talented private Secretary of Sir Robert Peel. It atrocious deed, intended to have sacrificed the Premier.
The Addresses in both Houses were carried with- out a division, and afforded an opportunity for the take" approval of the entire policy of Lord Ellen- Duke of Wellington, to give an emphatic no mis- borough's Government of India, at which we re- joice, as we have ever held, it merits the heartiest praise. We should mention that the proximate accouchement of her Majesty prevented her opening Parliament, in person.
Laws will take place, but not a measure adequate It is expected a further modification of the Corn- to stifle the growing agitation of this vital question. The negotiations of Commercial Treaties now in progress with Spain, Holland, Austria, France, Portugal, and Brazil, will necessitate changes in our Tariff, which cannot but be important ameliora-
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18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot. 26th (the Cameronian) Regiment of Foot. 29th (the Princess Charlotte of Wales's or the Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot. 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot. 98th Regiment of Foot.
bear on their colours and appointments the word
China," and the device of the Dragon.
been graciously pleased to permit the non-com-s- THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.-Her Majesty nas sioned officers and privates of the Royal Artillery
Her Majesty has also been graciously pleased to permit the Royal Artillery to bear upon their appointments the word "China," and the device of the Dragon, in commemoration of their distin- guished services under Sir Hugh Gough.
FIRST SHIP TO HONG-KONG FROM SCOTLAND-The ielaw for Hong-Kong, one of the ports opened to James Campbell sailed yesterday from the Broom- the merchants of Great Britain, in terms of the late treaty with the Emperor of China. The vessel, we understand, is a complete bumper, having as much merchandize on board as it can conveniently carry.--Glasgow Courier.
tion in the daily journals which may not give unmixed satisfaction CONNECTED with Hong-Kong, we observe an intima to Government. It is, that the Missionary Chinese College at Malacca is to be immediately transferred to Hong-Kong. Since than of any other class of foreigners, If it become aware of an its misunderstandings with the Jesuits and Dominicians, the Chi nese Government has been, if possible, more jealous of missionaries unintermitting effort of missionary zeal in the Island of Hong- Kong, the Chinese Government will be hard to be persuaded that China may be embarrassed on this account. Still, no Christian, the English authorities cannot stop it; and our relations with no philosophical Government, could for a moment dream of refusing leave to strangers to come and have access to the refusing missionaries leave to settle in its territortes and teach their doctrines to all such as may apply for instruction, or of missionaries. The duty prescribed to Government alike by reason and religion, of allowing the gospel free course, is as clear as their duty to abstain from playing the missionary part in their sure remain at the mercy of the discretion of the missionary own persons. In this matter, Government must in a great mea. bodies. The patrons of missionary efforts must be aware how now and useful information to the tribes they addressed. They much the progress of Christianity has at all times been accelerated when those sent to propagate it have been able to communicate must therefore see the advantage of making their college at Hong- Kong as complete a seminary of instruction as they can, and of tion in the useful and ornamental arts, the sciences, and above all not confining its advantages to neophytes. Let them give instruc. medicine. Let them avail themselves of their intercourse with the students to explain and recommend the Christian religion; but
let them not insist upon its profession as a requisite for adinission, Commercial langour or stagnation, we regret toto confer. They will thus increase their power for good. The or for the attainment of such degrees as it may be found admissible say, still exists, and the movement which the news Jesuits, who to a considerable extent acted upon their principle, from China and India gave, has subsided. Heavy might have kept their footing in China still but for the rash and losses by Fires and Marine Insurance, and several against the intrusting of the missionary task at Hong-Kong to vulgar meddling of the mendicant orders. Let this example warn failures of magnitude, have added to the pervading uneducated zeal. The British Government would do well to gloom, which still hangs over mercantile affairs. encourage any inclination that may be evinced by the friends of We are, however, glad to note, the increasing Hong-kong, by contributing something to the support of their missions to employ exclusively educated and judicious men at consumption of our staple-TEA-and manifest college on condition that satisfactory evidence shall be given to it symptoms of improvement in the demand for this of the qualification of every man that shall be sent out. Embar- article. The East India Company have reduced rasaments with the Chinese authorities may thus be avoided, and the rate of Exchange to le 114 a Hong-Kong rendered a powerful instrument of civilization in the
WE HAVE TRANSFERRED to our columns several items of intelligence bearing on the interests of this Island, which must be our apology for the brevity of our Editorial remarks.
We are compelled. again, to defer the account of the Amoy Races, which, with Observer's Communication, shall appear in
bour next.
meetings which was ever held in Exeter-hall, was MISSIONARIES TO CHINA-One of the largest held on Tuesday evening at that building, convened by the London Missionary Society, to consider the means of extending and promoting in China the objects of the Society, The doors were opened at five o'clock, and by six o'clock the hall was so full that policemen was stationed at the various entrances to prevent others entefing. Wm. T. Blair, Esq., of Bath, presided, and on the platform Leichfield, the Rev. Dr. Alder, W. A. Hankey, Esq., were the Hon. and Rev. B. Noel, the Rev. Dr J. Foulger, Esq., the Rev. A. F. Lacroix, the Rev. J. Clayton, the Rev. T. Archer, the Rev. R. Moffat, &c. The chairman having briefly addressed the meeting, Dr. Leichfield moved the first resolution, expressive of thanksgiving to God for the termina- tion of the war between China and Great Britain, the treaty of peace for the introduction of christi- and for the greatly enlarged facilities secured by
The victory gained at Meeance, near WE much regeret to hear the number of Burgla- Hydrabad, by Sir Charles Napier, over the ries nightly committed have not diminished. An Ameers of Scinde, will rank in lustre with attack was made on the Morrison Institution, carly any of our achievements in India. We are on Tuesday morning; property of some value was glad to learn that about 2 crores of treasure taken, and the Reverend Principal was, we are told, stabbed, as also one of his Servant. Our much were found secreted in the City of Hydra-respected Chinese Secretary, was an inmate at the bad. We hope the gallant victors will have, time, but we are glad to say was not mal-treated. as they deserve it, for their prize-money. To give a list of the Robberies committed dur- The part of Scinde we now incorporate ing the last fortnight would fill the whole of our anity into that empire. Several other resolutions with our territory, is just the slice we want-columns. We believe all preventive measures were passed, one of which, moved by the Hon, and ed for the free navigation of the Indus, and that can be taken with so small a Police Force are Rev. B. Noel, stated that the Anglo-Chinese Collego which, of course, had nothing to do with the adopted. We would strongly recommend a large was to be removed from Malacca to Hong-Kong,
quarrel.
IT is reported that the increasing years and infirmities of the Duke of Wellington, will induce him to resign the office of Com- mander-in-Chief. Sir George Murray is named as likely to be his successor.
ENGLISH INTELLIGENCE.
Duke of Wellington gave notice that on the 14th THE BRITISH CORPS IN INDIA AND CHINA The of February he should submit a motion of the thanks of the House to the Naval and Military Officers and men engaged in service in China; and
and that the missionary labours were to be specially directed to that island.-Patriot.
ASTONISHING THE CHINESE-It is nothing un- to an estate playing all sorts of pranks to make his common to see one who has suddenly fallen heir new neighbours stare, John Bull's recent acquisi tion of Hong-Kong appears to have infected him with this spirit. He is all agog to enter into
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
AT the end of a late message trom the President of the UNITED STATES to the House of Representatives, touching the "Haiwaian or Sandwich Islands," is introduced the following passage respecting the recent treaty between England and China, and the hopes which the Americans rest upon the fact of that convention:-
possession of his new estate, and to show the natives | ports, seems at least problematical. In the meanwhile, that he can do things in style. John Chinaman our watchful trans-atlantic brethren seems determined will be puzzled with the self-contradiction of the to lose no time:- new comers. He will see ships" sailed on the "Being of opinion that the commercial interests of the United tea-total principle" anchoring alongside opium-clip- degree of attention and vigilance such as there is no agent of this States connected with China, require at the present moment a pers; and the same fleet that brings the Missionaries Government on the spot to bestow, the President recommends to from Malacca, to denounce gambling among other Congress to make appropriation for the compensation of a coin. vices, will most likely carry out the "first-rate missioner, to reside in China, to oxcercise a wateful care over billiard-table," which has already been ordered for persons and property; empowered to hold intercoura with the the concerne of American citizens, and for the protection of their the use of the Ninety-eight Regiment at Hong-local authorities, and ready, under instructions from his Govern. Kong. The billiard-table cannot fail to increase adress himself to the high Functionaries of the empire, or through ment, should such instructions become necessary hereafter, to the Chinese estimate of the warlike dispositions of them t the Emperor himself." the British. "These men," it will be said, "make balls their playthings when the are no longer engaged in shooting them at us." The table in question, is said to be a fac-simile of that made for her Majesty at Windsor Castle; and it has been shipped on board the ship Possidone, which carries despatches for her Majesty's Government. Here are fresh themes of wonderment for the Celestials. The playthings of her Majesty's soldiers are as fine as her Majesty's own; her Majesty, too, though young and a woman, has as manly a taste for play-It ing with balls as her warriors. The African chief on the Niger, who requested Captain Becroft to bring him a couple of brass guns and a strong box for his money, evinced by the request the beautiful simplicity of his theory of government. Perhaps the Chinese, recalling their own experience, may imagine the Royal game, implements of which are sent out along with the despatches, a playful allegory of the British constitution, as chess is said to be of the art of war, and infer the theory of our government is as uncomplicated as that of the African prince. "The Queen of Great Britain," they will say, "canons and pockets in her hours of leisure, and thus learns how to extend her empire and fill her treasury."-Spectator.
THE establishment in China of courts of justice, with criminal and admiralty jurisdiction-the mission of that intelligent and highly esteemed officer of engineers, Major Aldrich, to Hong-Kong, with a view to the application of his professional talents to the improvement of the acquired ter- ritory-the receipt at the East India House for indents for steam vessels--the establishment of consular agencies by the British Government at the several Chinese ports, and the probable estab- lishment of a consulate in London on the part of the Chinese Government, are strong and unerring indications of a movement in advance.-Monthly Times.
"The military operations carried on against the Chinese empire by the English Government have been terminated by a treaty according to the terms of which, four important ports hitherto shut against foreign commerce, are to be opened to the British merchants, viz., Amoy, Foo-choo-Fow, Ningpo, and Changhae. cannot but be interesting [How delicate is this mode of putting to the mercantile interests of the United States, whose bee me en considerable, to ascertain whether these other ports, now interests with China at the single port of Canton has already open to British commerce, are to remain shut, nevertheless, against
the commerce of the United States. The treaty between the Chinese Government and the British Commissioner provides
noither for the admission nor the exclusion of the ships of other nations. It would seem, therefore, that it remains with every other nation having commercial intercourse with China, to seek t empire in this respect."-IBID.
make proper arrangements for itself with the Government of that
DISASTERS AT SEA.-The disasters at sea have been innumerable, and in very many instances, vessels have gone down with all on board. The coast is strewed with wrecks. But one of the worst that has occurred is that of another East Indiman on the coast of Bologne. The Cosqueror, a fine vessel of 800 tons, belonging to Mr Richard Green, of the firm of Wigram and Green, bound from Calcutta to London, and commanded by Captain Duggan, after beating about in the Channel during the heavy gale on Friday night, was driven on shore about half-past ten o'clock, off Lionel, a small town on the French coast, six miles distant from Merlimont, (where the Reliance struck) and almost immediately went to pieces; and every soul on board was lost, except Henry Abchurch, a boy, one of the cuddy servants. There were eigh- teen passengers on board.
About the same time, a Swedish vessel was also wrecked near the spot, and all hands perished; as also an English fruit-vessel, with the whole of her crew. Three other vessels were wrecked, and the crew of one of them were drowned.
Several vessels were stranded at Plymouth and Devonport; among them the Seawitch, with a cargo valued at £35,000. The Royal Adelaide, 120, which parted with her chain-cables and drove some distance, was brought up in safety.
We have been informed that Sir Henry Pottinger has been requested to remain in China, and that the appointments of Consuls and other Officials have been left at his disposal. We also have heard that Sir Henry Pottinger has been directed to pro- ceed to Pekin, for the purpose of arranging many matters of importance with the Emperor, and ex- plaining the advantage to both countries of having an ambassador duly accredited. These objects are Few instances of loss were more unmerited than of such national importance, that we conclude Sir that of the Percy, steamer which left North Shields Henry Pottinger, unless prevented by ill health, on Thursday night, to look out for vessels in dis will consent to remain some time longer in China, stress. She was overtaken by the storm in the to place our future Political and Commercial inter-morning, pitched among the rocks, and became a course on a well-understood and mutually satisfac- wreck, All the crew, however, saved themselves, torily principle.-Ibid. except a boy who could not swim.
A Mr Macdonald Stephenson, has addressed the authorities of China, requesting to be appointed Chinese Consul in London. He expects his appli- cation will be backed by H. E. Sir Henry Pottin- ger; moreover, the Monthly Times gravely recom- mends the nomination!
mee hours in reaching the sure,
TOTAL LOSS OF THE ARUNDEL YACHT, ON THE SUSSEX COAST. The Arundel, bound for Hong- Kong and Macao, took the ground on the Win- chilsea track, about half-past one o'clock A.M., on the 28th ult., and soon after became a perfect wreck. The escape of the crew, under the cir- THE CHINESE TREATY.-By a fortunate accident, cumstance, seems to have been miraculous, They tung, I had yesterday an opportunity of seeing one of although the distance scarcely exceeds so many the most important documents of modern times, namely miles. The Arundel was well known as one of the treaty of peace with the Emperor of China. It the finest vessels belonging to the royal yacht was on Sunday (Christmas day) that I went to the squadron, and was built by the late Duke of Norfolk, Foreign Office, and everything about the building seemed from timber grown on his own estate. At the sale as silent as a grave, At the door, a man from the of the late duke's property, she was purchased by post-office was unloading several bags heavy with letters Captain Richardson, who intended her for the local and dispatches, and a common workman was receiving them, and throwing them on the floor of the hall. I trade in China-her peculiar build and extraordi- inquired for Mr Collins, the purchaser of Taylor's in-nary sailing qualities adapting her for that service vention of Calotype, a process differing from the Dagu. most especially. She was laden with general orreotype, inasmuch as the impression is always taken merchandize, partly on the owner's account, and off on prepared paper. I was directed to the top of the partly by private merchants. house. I met no one on my way to the printing-office, where I found Mr. Collins in a small room with closed shutters, and busily engaged, with an assistant, in mak- ing a fac-simile of the treaty by aid of an artificial light. The document itself is on straw paper four feet long, and about ten inches broad. The letters are prettily painted, and ratified by three long impressions in red ink, taken from wood. Two copies have been ordered. One for the Queen, to be glazed and framed, and hung up in Buckingham Palace; the second as Mr. Collins observed with a smile. " to astonish,the natives," and will be sent to the Emperor of China along with the original-Times.
Whether the opening of the Chinese ports is to be an opening to England only, or to all the world, 13 cer- tainly a matter of some importance, both to the in orests of the maritime nations, and hlso to the improvement and success of our own commercial intercourse with China, as it would be likely to affect the relations and regulations of our own trade through the five ports; but the probability of an unrestricted extension, im- mediately, of the privilege of trading through these
the U. S. 10-gun brig Somers, a mutiny was disco- UNITED STATES-On the return from Africa of vered to have been in active preparation, and on the eve of explosion, at the head of which was Mr Spencer, a midshipman, and son of the secretary at war. The seizure and examination, of the papers disclosed so deep laid and horrible a con- spiracy, that summary measures were considered expedient. Spencer and two of the ringleaders young man is only 19 years of age, and no cause were at once hung at the yard-arm, the unfortunate has been assigned as the possible motive for the contemplation of such a crime.
The ARRIVALS from China were-the Crest,
Royal Saxon, Bombay, Cleopatra, British Sovereign, Larkins; the latter reported to be aground near Margate.
SAILED. The Nautilus, from Liverpool, and the James Campbell from the Clyde.
LOADING at London, the Zenobia, Rookery, Eleonora, Emu, Indian Maid of Athens, and Pas-
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DEATHS. Admiral Thomas Alexander; Rear Jollitle, Esq.; Viscount Ferrard; Charles Fyshe Admiral S. Henderson; General Browne; Hylton Palmer, Esq.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.-The large amount of our
out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our Claims, which, trifling us they are, individually,-yet, aggregately, amount to a consider
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on the 16th he would propose to give the thanks of the House to the officers and troops concerned in military operations in the East Indies, in which he proposed to include the Governor-General, but it would refer only to the subject of thanks, and would not touch on any political matters what
ever.
WAK OFFICE, JAN. 17.-MEMORANDUM--In Coin- memoration of the distinguished services and of the been recently employed on the coasts and in the rivers gallantry displayed by Her Majesty's troops which have of China, Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to permit the undermentioned corps, viz:-
We see the French Ministry, with the view of preserving their Colonies, and aid- ing their mercantile marine, have deter- mined to compensate the domestic Beet Root Sugar Growers, by a payment of £2,500,000, and admit Colonial Sugar at a rate which will extinguish this branch of native manufacture. We have not seen the details of the measure, but we suppose the THE FRIEND OF CHINA, Sugars of Manila, and Siam, will be admit- ted into France, at low rates; perhaps, also, the refined Sugar of China. It is apparent, from what we hear, that the French Government is determined on pro- By H. M. Steamer, Vixen, we have moting, to the utmost, commercial relations letters from Chusan to the 2nd instant. with this part of the world. We should Correspondent at the determination of H. E. Ratti de Menton, will lead to a great deve- Much dissatisfaction is expressed by a confidently expect, the Mission of Count not to interfere with the the Opium Ships, lopement of trade between China and six or seven of which, in defiance of H. E.'s France. On some future occasion we may Proclamation have proceeded up the Yang-point out the fiscal changes which France to wear the cross of the Spanish order of Isabella tze-Keang. It is now said the Proclamation should make, (and she could do so without the Second, conferred upon them by the Queen of of the 14th November does not apply to a sacrifice of income) to secure this import-ing on the north coast of Spain in the year 1837. Spain, in approbation of their conduct whilst serv- Opium Vessels, and hence the order of ant object. H. E. to tlle senior Naval Officer to release the detained vessels.
We are asked whether it be just that Opium Vessels should have immunities and privileges denied to vessels filled only with British manufactures? We would tell our Correspondent (whose very interesting let- ter we shall insert at length in our next) that had not the vessels in question been released, ships under Foreign Flags would have been immediately chartered and despatched to the Yang-tze-Keang with the Drug. So what else could be done?
The Erigone, which left Macao on the 5th inst., proceeds we understand to the coast of Cochin-China, and will perhaps visit Bankok, afterwards she will proceed to Manila, to meet the French Frigate Cleopatra, (50 guns) Commandant Roy, which is expected to arrive there by that time. The King of Cochin-China is now at war with Cambodia and Siam, and accounts have been received that five French Missionaries have been seized by the said King and condemned to death. The promptitude of Commandant Cecille, in at once proceeding to the spot, to pro- cure their release or satisfaction for their martyrdom (if unhappily they have been executed,) merits the highest commenda- tion. We look with interest to the result.
From a Correspondent's letter, we learn, under date of Canton, 8th May, that " Exports are going on fast, and I begin now to think, unless folks en- courage the Chinese to bring down and cook up rubbish, à la Macao, the season's Export will not exceed forty-five millions. Of Hyson, the stock is said to be reduced to 3000 chests. Twankay, about a million left; Congou, eighty-six Chops: Very Tow Capers or Pekoes. No good or fine Young Hysons, or Gunpower, and or useful English sorts of Congou, ver few.
The arket is not so brisk', during the last few days, although Hysons have gone a 2 taels in con- sequence of the diminished stock. Good Congous maintain 22 to 24, for black leaf kinds, while sound common, is not to be had under 10. Takys
are 18 for good.
The Augsburgh Gazelle states that His Holiness, the Pope, conteinplates sending an Apostolic Vicar to China, at the request of the Roman Catholics in that empire.
By the Anonyma, from Bombay, we have received dates from London to the 6th of February. The news by the Mail is rather barren of interest, ex- cept of an afflicting character. The most notable incidents are the loss of the Conqueror, Jessie Logan, Arundel, and many other vessels on the coast of England, during a violent tempest which raged unintermittingly for thirty-six hours. The loss of life, it is computed, will exceed five hundred souls. Also the assassination of the very estimable and appears the wretched maniac who committed this talented private Secretary of Sir Robert Peel. It atrocious deed, intended to have sacrificed the Premier.
The Addresses in both Houses were carried with- Duke of Wellington, to give an emphatic no mis- out a division, and afforded an opportunity for the take" approval of the entire policy of Lord Ellen- borough's Government of India, at which we re- joice, as we have ever held, it merits the heartiest praise. We should mention that the proximate accouchement of her Majesty prevented her opening Parliament, in person.
Laws will take place, but not a measure adequate It is expected a further modification of the Corn- to stifle the growing agitation of this vital question. The negotiations of Commercial Treaties now in progress with Spain, Holland, Austria, France, Portugal, and Brazil, will necessitate changes in our Tariff, which cannot but be important ameliora-
tions.
to
18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot. 26th (the Cameronian) Regiment of Foot. 29th (the Princess Charlotte of Wales's or the Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot. 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot. 99th Regiment of Foot.
bear on their colours and appointments the word
China," and the device of the Dragon.
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.-Her Majesty nas been graciously pleased to permit the non-comas- sioned officers and privates of the Royal Artillery
Her Majesty has also been graciously pleased to permit the Royal Artillery to bear upon their appointments the word "China," and the device of the Dragon, in commemoration of their distin- guished services under Sir Hugh Gough.
FIRST SHIP TO HONG-KONG FROM SCOTLAND-The elaw for Hong-Kong, one of the ports opened to James Campbell sailed yesterday from the Broom- the merchants of Great Britain, in terms of the late understand, is a complete bumper, having as much treaty with the Emperor of China. The vessel, we merchandize on board as it can conveniently carry-Glasgow Courier.
tion in the daily journals which may not give unmixed satisfaction CONNECTED With Hong-Kong, we observe an intima to Government. It is, that the Missionary Chinese College at Malacca is to be immediately transferred to Hong-Kong. Sinco than of any other class of foreigners, If it become aware of an nese Government has been, if possible, more jealous of missionaries its misunderstandings with the Jesuita and Dominicians, the Chi. unintermitting effort of missionary zeal in the Island of Hong- Kong, the Chinese Government will be hard to be persuaded that Chins may be embarrassed on this account. Still, no Christian, the English authorities cannot stop it; and our relations with no philosophical Government, could for a moment dream of their doctrines to all such as may apply for instruction, or of
refusing missionaries loave to settle in its territories and teach refusing leave to strangers to come and have access to the missionaries. The duty prescribed to Government alike by reason and religion, of allowing the gospel free course, is as clear as own persons. In this matter, Government must in a great mea their duty to abstain from playing the missionany part in their sure remain at the mercy of the discretion of the missionary bodies. The patrons of missionary efforts must be aware how new and useful information to the tribes they addressed. They much the progress of Christianity has at all times been accelerated when those sent to propagate it have been able to communicate must therefore see the advantage of making their college at Hong- Kong as complete a seminary of instruction as they can, and of tion in the useful and ornamental arts, the sciences, and above all not confining its advantages to neophytes. Let them give instruc. medicine. Let them avail themselves of their intercourse with the students to explain and recommend the Christian religion; but
let them not insist upon its profession as a requisite for adinission, Commercial langour or stagnation, we regret to to confer. They will thus increase their power for good. The or for the attainment of such degrees as it may be found admissible say, still exists, and the movement which the news Jesuits, who to a considerable extent acted upon their principle, from China and India gave, has subsided. Heavy might have kept their footing in China still but for the rash and losses by Fires and Marine Insurance, and several against the intrusting of the missionary task at Hong-Kong to vulgar meddling of the mendicant orders. Let this example warn failures of magnitude, have added to the pervading uneducated zeal. The British Government would do well to gloom, which still hangs over mercantile affairs. encourage any inclination that may be evinced by the friends of We are, however, glad to note, the increasing Hong-kong, consumption of our staple-Tex and manifest college on condition that satisfactory evidence shall be given to it Hong-kong, by butyly theated and judicious of that contributing something to the support of their symptoms of improvement in the demand for this of the qualification of every man that shall be sent out. Embar article. The East India Company have redangements with the Chinese authorities may thus be avoided, and the rate of Exemange, to 19 11d on Bengal.
WE HAVE TRANSFERRED to our columns several items of intelligence bearing on the interests of this Island, which must be our apology for the brevity of our Editorial remarks.
We are compelled. again, to defer the account of the Amoy Races, which, with Observer's Communication, shall appear in
our next.
East-CULONIAL GAZETTE.
meetings which was ever held in Exeter-hall, was MISSIONARIES TO CHINA-One of the largest held on Tuesday evening at that building, convened by the London Missionary Society, to consider the objects of the Society, The doors were opened means of extending and promoting in China the at five o'clock, and by six o'clock the hall was so full that policemen was stationed at the various entrances to prevent others entefing. Wm. T. Blair, Esq., of Bath, presided, and on the platform ries nightly committed have not diminished. An J. Foulger, Esq., the Rev. A. F. Lacroix, the Rev. WE much regeret to hear the number of Burgla. were the Hon. and Rev. B. Noel, the Rev. Dr Leichfield, the Rev. Dr. Alder, WA. Hankey, Esq., attack was made on the Morrison Institution, early J. Clayton, the Rev. T. Archer, the Rev. R. Moffat, on Tuesday morning; property of some value was taken, and the Reverend Principal was, we are told, &c. The chairman having briefly addressed the tion of the war between China and Great Britain, stabbed, as also one of his Servant. Our much meeting, Dr. Leichfield moved the first resolution, expressive of thanksgiving to God for the termina-
The victory gained at Meeance, near Hydrabad, by Sir Charles Napier, over the Ameers of Scinde, will rank in lustre with any of our achievements in India. We are glad to learn that about 2 crores of treasure were found secreted in the City of Hydra-respected Chinese Secretary, was an inmate at the bad. We hope the gallant victors will have, time, but we are glad to say was not mal-treated. and for the greatly enlarged facilities secured by as they deserve it, for their prize-money. To give a list of the Robberies committed dur- the treaty of peace for the introduction of christi- The part of Scinde we now incorporate ing the last fortnight would fill the whole of our anity into that empire. Several other resolutions with our territory, is just the slice we want-columns. We believe all preventive measures were passed, one of which, moved by the Hon. and ed for the free navigation of the Indus, and that can be taken with so small a Police Force, are which, of course, had nothing to do with the adopted. We would strongly recommend a large was to be removed from Malacca to Hong-Kong,
quarrel.
ENGLISH INTELLIGENCE. IT is reported that the increasing years and infirmities of the Duke of Wellington, Duke of Wellington gave notice that on the 14th THE BRITISH CORPS IN INDIA AND CHINA The will induce him to resign the office of Com-of February he should submit a motion of the mander-in-Chief. Sir George Murray is thanks of the House to the Naval and Military named as likely to be his successor. Officers and men engaged in service in China; and
Rev. B. Noel, stated that the Anglo-Chinese College
and that the missionary labours were to be specially directed to that island.-Patriot.
ASTONISHING THE CHINESE-It is nothing un- to an estate playing all sorts of pranks to make his common to see one who has suddenly fallen heir new neighbours stare, John Bull's recent acquisi tion of Hong-Kong appears to have infected him with this spirit. He is all agog to enter into
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possession of his new estate, and to sow the natives | ports, seems at least problematical. In the meanwhile, that he can do things in style. John Chinaman our watchful trans-atlantic brethren seems determined will be puzzled with the self-contradiction of the new comers. He will see ships" sailed on the "Being of opinion that the commercial interests of the United tea-total principle" anchoring alongside opium-clip- degree of attention and vigilance such as there is no agent of this States connected with China, require at the present moment a pers; and the same fleet that brings the Missionaries Government on the spot to bestow, the President recommends to from Malacca, to denounce gambling among other Congress to take appropriation for the compensation of a coin. vices, will most likely carry out the "first-rate the concerns of American citizens, and for the protection of their missioner, to reside in China, to oxcercise a watelful care over billiard-table," which lias already been ordered for persons and property; empowered to hold intercours with the the use of the Ninety-eight Regiment at Hong-local authorities, and ready, under instructions from his Govern. Kong. The billiard-table cannot fail to increasement, should such instructions become necessary hereafter, to the Chinese estimate of the warlike dispositions of thress himself to the high Functionaries of the empire, or through thom t the Emperor himself." the British. "These men," it will be said, "make balls their playthings when the are no longer the UNITED STATES to the House of Representatives, AT the end of a late message from the President of engaged in shooting them at us." The table in touching the "Haiwaian or Sandwich Islands," is question, is said to be a fac-simile of that made for introduced the following passage respecting the recent her Majesty at Windsor Castle; and it has been treaty between England and China, and the hopes which shipped on board the ship Possidone, which carries the Americans rest upon the fact of that convention:- despatches for her Majesty's Government. Here are fresh themes of wonderment for the Celestials. The playthings of her Majesty's soldiers arg as fine as her Majesty's own; her Majesty, too, though young and a woman, has as manly a taste for play- ing with balls as her warriors. The African chief on the Niger, who requested Captain Becroft to bring him a couple of brass guns and a strong box for his money, evinced by the request the beautiful simplicity of his theory of government. Perhaps the Chinese, recalling their own experience, may imagine the Royal game, implements of which are sent out along with the despatches, a playful allegory of the British constitution, as chess is said to be of the art of war, and infer the theory of our government is as uncomplicated as that of the African prince. "The Queen of Great Britain," they will say, "canons and pockets in her hours of leisure, and thus learns how to extend her empire and fill her treasury."-Spectator.
THE establishment in China of courts of justice, with criminal and admiralty jurisdiction-the mission of that intelligent and highly esteemed officer of engineers, Major Aldrich, to Hong-Kong, with a view to the application of his professional talents to the improvement of the acquired ter- ritory-the receipt at the East India House for indents for steam vessels--the establishment of consular agencies by the British Government at the several Chinese ports, and the probable estab- lishment of a consulate in London on the part of the Chinese Government, are strong and unerring indications of a movement in advance.-Monthly Times.
We have been informed that Sir Henry Pottinger has been requested to remain in China, and that the appointments of Consuls and other Officials have been left at his disposal. We also have heard that Sir Henry Pottinger has been directed to pro- ceed to Pekin, for the purpose of arranging many inatters of importance with the Emperor, and ex- plaining the advantage to both countries of having an ambassador duly accredited. These objects are of such national importance, that we conclude Sir Henry Pottinger, unless prevented by ill health, to place our future Political and Commercial inter- course on a well-understood and mutually satisfac- torily principle.-Ibid.
"The military operations carried on against the Chinese empire by the English Government have been terminated by a treaty according to the terms of which, four important ports hitherto shut against foreign commerce, are to be opened to the British merchants, viz., Amoy, Foo.Choo-Fow, Ningpo, and Changhae. It cannot but be interesting [How delicate is this mode of putting to the mercantile interests of the United States, whose interests with China at the single port of Canton has already bec me so considerablo, to ascertain whether these other ports, now open to British commerce, are to remain shut, nevertheless, against the commerce of the United States. The treaty between the noither for the admission nor the exclusion of the ships of other Chinese Government and the British Commissioner provides nations. It would seem, therefore, that it remains with every other nation having commercial intercourse with China, to seek t make proper arrangements for itself with the Government of that empire in this respect."-IBID.
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DISASTERS AT SEA.-The disasters at sea have been innumerable, and in very many instances, vessels have gone down with all on board. The coast is strewed with wrecks. But one of the worst that has occurred is that of another East Indiman on the coast of Bologne. The Cosqueror, a fine vessel of 800 tons, belonging to Mr Richard Green, of the firm of Wigram and Green, bound from Calcutta to London, and commanded by Captain Duggan, after beating about in the Channel during the heavy gale on Friday night, was driven on shore about half-past ten o'clock, off Lionel, a small town on the French coast, six miles distant from Merlimont, (where the Reliance struck) and almost immediately went to pieces; and every soul on board was lost, except Henry Abchurch, a boy, one of the cuddy servants. There were eigh- teen passengers on board.
About the same time, a Swedish vessel was also wrecked near the spot, and all hands perished; as also an English fruit-vessel, with the whole of her crew. Three other vessels were wrecked, and the crew of one of them were drowned.
Several vessels were stranded at Plymouth and Devonport; among them the Seawitch, with a cargo valued at £35,000. The Royal Adelaide, 120, which parted with her chain-cables and drove some distance, was brought up in safety.
senger.-At Liverpool, the Thomas Fielder, and Ranger; the Aden and Ivanhoe, wind bound.
DEATHS. Admiral Thomas Alexander; Rear Jolliffe, Esq.; Viscount Ferrard; Charles Fyshe Admiral S. Henderson; General Browne; Hylton Palmer, Esq.
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A Mr Macdonald Stephenson, has addressed the authorities of China, requesting to be appointed Chinese Consul in London. He expects his appli- cation will be backed by H. E. Sir Henry Pottin- ger, mercover, the Monthly Times gravely recom- mends the nomination!
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Few instances of loss were more unmérited than that of the Percy, steamer which left North Shields on Thursday night, to look out for vessels in dis- morning, pitched among the rocks, and became a wreck, All the crew, however, saved themselves, except a boy who could not swim.
TOTAL LOSS OF THE ARUNDEL YACHT, ON THE SUSSEX COAST. The Arundel, bound for Hong- Kong and Macao, took the ground on the Win- chilsea track, about half-past one o'clock &.M., on the 28th ult., and soon after became a perfect wreck. The escape of the crew, under the cir- were more than three hours in reaching the shore, although the distance scarcely exceeds so many miles. The Arundel was well known as one of the finest vessels belonging to the royal yacht squadron, and was built by the late Duke of Norfolk, from timber grown on his own estate. At the sale of the late duke's property, she was purchased by Captain Richardson, who intended her for the local trade in China-her peculiar build and extraordi-
te the sumon correspondent of the Allgemeine Zeit tung, I had yesterday an opportunity of seeing one of the most important documents of modern times, namely the treaty of peace with the Emperor of China. It was on Sunday (Christmas day) that I went to the Foreign Office, and everything about the building seemed as silent as a grave, At the door, a man from the post-office was unloading several bags heavy with letters and dispatches, and a common workman was receiving them, and throwing them on the floor of the hall. inquired for Mr Collins, the purchaser of Taylor's in-nary sailing qualities adapting her for that service vention of Calotype, a process differing from most especially. She was laden with general Dagu. orreotype, ipasmuch as the impression is always taken merchandize, partly on the owner's account, and off on prepared paper. I was directed to the top of the partly by private merchants. house. I met no one on my way to the printing-office, UNITED STATES-On the return from Africa of where I found Mr. Collins in a small room with closed the U. S. 10-gun brig Somers, a mutiny was disco- shutters, and busily engaged, with an assistant, in mak-vered to have been in active preparation, and on ing a fac-simile of the treaty by aid of an artificial the eve of explosion, at the head of which was light. The document itself is on straw paper four feet Mr Spencer, a midshipman, and son of the secretary long, and about ten inches broad. The letters are at war. The seizure and examination of the prettily painted, and ratified by three long impressions papers disclosed so deep laid and horrible a con- in red ink, taken from wood. Two copies have been spiracy, that summary measures were considered ordered. One for the Queen, to be glazed and framed, expedient. Spencer and two of the ringleaders and hung up in Buckingham Palace; the second as Mr. Collins observed with a smile. " to astonish,the were at once hung at the yard-arm, the unfortunate natives," and will be sent to the Emperor of China young man is only 19 years of age, and no cause along with the original.-Times. has been assigned as the possible motive for the contemplation of such a crime.
Whether the opening of the Chinese ports is to be an opening to England only, or to all the world, 13 cer- tainly a matter of some importance, both to the in:orests of the maritime nations, and also to the improvement and success of our own commercial intercourse with China, as it would be likely to affect the relations and regulations of our own trade through the five ports; but the probability of an unrestricted extension, im- mediately, of the privilege of trading through these
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The ARRIVALS from China were-the Crest, Larkins; the latter reported to be ground near Royal Saxon, Bombay, Cleopatra, British Sovereign, Margate.
SAILED. The Nautilus, from Liverpool, and the James Campbell from the Clyde.
LOADING at London, the Zenobia, Rookery, Eleonora, Emu, Indian Maid of Athens, and Pas
Macao, May 5th, 1843.
HENRY GRIBBLE.
NOTICE. MR JOSEPH PYBUS, and MR. JOHN LEFF- LER, are duly authorized to sign for me, by Procuration, during my absence from China. HENRY PYBUS
Macao, 5th April, 1843.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN, will be despatched to-morrow. For freight apply to HUGHESDON, BROTHERS. Macao, 17th April, 1843.
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN,
The A. I. British built LEISK, Commander, will sail for the above-named Barque "COLONIST," THOMAS Ports this day.-For Freight or Passage, apply to JOHN BURD, & Co. Hong-Kong, 11th May, 1843.
FOR LONDON.
THE A. I. British. built Barque ABBERTON," Captain CATT, loads at Hongkong and Macao, and has the greater part of her Cargo engaged. JAMIESON, HOW & Co.
For Freight or Passage, apply to Hongkong, 15th February, 1843.
A CARD. MR ALEXANDER BIRD, Accountant, first North-East House, Praya Grande, Macao. FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for Ships. P. Townsend & Co.
NOTICE,
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor, No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hongkong.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Tar in barrels.
Mackerel in Kits,
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
D. WILSON & Co.
NOTICE.
Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," and exposed for A Mail for Amoy and Chusan, per "SNIPE," will be closed at this Office, on Friday evening, at 5 Sale, the undermentioned Goods, viz. :- o'clock-12th Inst
Superfine Black Cloth
Do.
Red do.
Do. Blue do,
Do. Scarlet do.
Glengarry Caps
Superfine Kerseymere Travelling Caps Horse hair do. Oiled-skin do. Cloth do.
Navy Gold Lace
Hooks and Eyes
Glazed Hats
Europe Boots
Leather Dressing Cares
Dressing Case's Silver Fittings
Writing Desks
Ladies' Work Boxes
Looking Glasses
Sausages in Boxes
PER VENICE.
Brushes of all kinds
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Prime Pork.
dozen Cases
Pilot and Navy Bread.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
Perfumery of do. Court Plaister
Stationary of all kinds
Blotting Cases Envelopes and Cases
Memorandum Books, Rulers
Hones
Drawing Pencils.
Gilt edged Cards
G. F. DAVIDSON. Foolscap and Overland Paper
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:--Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843. FOR SALE. Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hong-Kong, March 21st, 1843.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO, Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. Apply to, C. V, GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A quantity of LoxBOCK RICE just landed ex JAGATRA Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG, ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY' CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY. A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street,
FOR SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED.
American Flour,
Do Cabin & Ship Biscuit
Do Beef and Pork,
Bengal Rice
Manila Patent Cordage,
Chocolate
Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder, Coarse Paint Oil,
Paints, of Sorts,
Turpentine,
Tar, Pitch
Cigars, No. 3 & 4, Oakum,
Do Rope,
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Rum
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Coffee,
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Cocoanut Oil,
Brandy,
Gin,
Sherry,
Port,
Liqueurs,
Cherry Cordial,
Jams and Jellies,
Dutch Cheeses, Corks, Sardines,
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Paint Brushes,
Twine,
Canvass,
Soap,
Sperm Candles,
Copper Boat Nails
Foolscap & Writing Paper,
Dinner Sets,
Cutlery and Hardware, American Drill,
And a wariety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, at No 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, 'Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pirts, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley; Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1813.
Colour Boxes
Patent Drawing Pencils
Steel Pens
Chit Paper
Sealing Wax
Patent Leads Bronze Inkstands Chit Seals
Glass and Earthenware
Lamp Glasses and Chinnies
Coloured Tumblers,
Glass Chandeliers Bronzed do. Decantors
Salt Cellars
Hall Lamps
Telescopes
Thermometers
Plates and Dishes
Toby Philpotts Jugs
Embossed Jugs and Covers
Cruet Frames
Coat Buttons
Silk Gloves
Cotton Socks
Hair Combs
Small tooth do.
Naples Soap
Lozenges of kinds
Surveying Instruments
Pistols
Saddles and Bridles
Time Pieces
Saucepans
Tea Kettles
Tea Pots
Silver do.
Patent Water Filterers Do, Marble d. Iron Spoons
Bellows
Twine
Yard Measures
Beer Taps
Bird Shot
Cooling Pots
Velvet Corks Iron Cash Boxes Table Kuives
Bottled Herbs
Bloom Raisins Patras Currants
Liqueurs
Cayenne Pepper Cherry Brandy
White Claret
Hermetically scaled Hams.
Beer and Porter
ROBT. EDWARDS, Post-Master. Post-Office, Hong-Kong, 10th May, 1843.
HATS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hats, for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co: Hong-Kong. April 19th, 1843.
FOR SALE.-The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA ROOKI" built by the same Builder as the Celes- tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
BENNETT PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 3rd March, 1843.
NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Goods, viz:-
Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, in onu doz. cases. Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jams and Jellies in 1 doz, cases of half pints, pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses, Butter, fresh in Jars, Soups of all des- criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels, American BEEF, [er American Barque "LARK"] also Pork, in barrels, Manila Coffee, Manila Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 dozen hottles, Sardines in Tins, Split Pens, Westphalia Hams, Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions, Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Supe-
P. 8.-Their Slate Billiard Table will be ready in rior (in toxes of 500), Negrohend Tobacco, Corks at the course of next week.
Hong-Kong, 4th May, 1843.
NOTICE-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- NOTICE-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen' Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANBON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission, to on Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 NOTICE. Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON. Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, ISU JANUARI, 20:
inises to
NOTICE,
DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread] will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes. WANTED,
A stout Lad, as an Apprentice to the Business. A Premium will be expected,
N. B. No business done on Sundays, after nine o'clock in the morning.
Hong-kong, April, 18th 1842.
FOR SALE Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar rels, Salt Provisions, Salt Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, in casks of all sizes, Gin in cases, a few pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Sherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English, and Country Canvas, and a small as- sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar; just ar rived a small quantity of Butter, Hams, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road.
M. DUUS. Hongkong, March 1st, 1843.
per Gross, Seaming Twine, Canvass Oakum, Tar Blacking Rozin &c., Coconut Oil, Linseed do. in Jars of 5 Guls., Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes. Yellow bar, Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knives and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices, Britannia Metal Ten Spoons. Cork Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays small and large, Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks, Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage, BENNETT, PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stures of all de, BALES criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale And Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. FOR SALE-Newcastle Coals. in bags, at, 50 cents per pecul. C. V. Gillespie. Apply to brand. 46, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th Decmeber, 1842.
MAY.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.-
3rd Janthe Salopian
ガ
5th Time
33 Gondolier
Bombay Macao
231
Hicks [43 days] Bombay
Robinson
White
Wood
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
No. 61 VOL. II
DONGBONG G%C
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THUR DAY, MAY 183 1823.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
CHARLES BATTEN HILLIER, Esq., has been appointed Assistant to the Chief Magis- trate of the Island of Hong-Kong. This appointment is to take effect from the 10th instant.
By order,
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government-House, Hong-Kong, 13th May, 1843.
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IMPORTS.-Principal] Rice, Sugar, Timber, Pepper, Rattans, Paper, Tobacco, Crockery, Salt, Sandal Wood, Red Wood, Ebony, Camphor, Tin- Foil, Spices, Beans, Bean-Oil, Junks, Fruits, &c. RHUBARD, $15 per picul. Many warehouses occupied with drugs which form an important article of bulky trailic, and would be worthy of investigation, as they are mostly unknown to us. COTTON CLOTH.-(Native) 1st quality,
Cis.
white even cloth, each piece 241 by 16in. 600 Ene bleached Nanking straw-colour, 18 feet by 12 inches Do. natural colour, 18 feet by 12 inches - 400
600
STS-Of this debente article, e as scarce pre- same to speak. The manufactured are in every respect sim lar to the Canton article, and the ave- (From our Ningpo Correspondent.) rge is 18 per rif of 29 yards, but Hang-chow-loo After entering the river from seaward, and folks are sold by weight, 45 cents per cunce, the lowing its gently serpentine stream, to the S. W. raw material is 116 to $150. for four or five leagues, you arrive off the city of Ningpo, situated on the fork, or confluence of two streams,-for, here the river splits into equal branches. The city is about central in the deed flat extensive valley, circumscribed by moun- tains, abrupt, but of moderate elevation and during the late season were very often covered with snow, forming a beautiful and picturesque landscape. The valley is intersected with numerous canals GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. and the prospect from the only pagoda in the city, (a very ancient ruin) is highly exhilirating; a WITH reference to the GOVERNMENT densly populated and elaborately cultivated valley, NOTIFICATION published in the Friend of relieved with well wooded tombs and silvery China and Hong-Kong Gazette, of the blinks of river and stream!et,--the boundary of 13th and 20th of last month, it is hereby sight being an elliptical ridge of diminutive alpine SHEEP abundantly supplied at the average of three announced, that the Land Officer has been the authorities and merchants, is certainly beyond blishments,-Land and Sea. The Transit Duties scenery. The kindness and hospitality of both dollars and a-half, each. instructed to report, finally, on the subject all expectation; intensely anxious to know every of that Notification, on Saturday, the 27th day of May, and that any Lands, regard- ing which he may not have received explanations, &c., before that day, will be In cases where such Lands have Buildings of any description, or Materials on them, the owners of such Buildings or Materials will be called on to remove them, or that will be done by the Land Officer, at the expense and risk of the
resumed.
owners.
By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM,
Government-House, Hong-Kong, 16th May, 1843.
EXPORT OF TEA, from China to England, in the month of April, 1843, in 17 vessels.
Bohea Congou
Caper
8,801,242 80,254
Souchong
213,011
Hungmuey
148,682
Sorts
Pekoe
Orange Pekoe
15,345 148,872 162,093
Total, Black, lbs. 9,569,499
Twankay Hyson
1,076,085 311,434
Hysonskin
1,680
Young Hyson
Gunpowder Imperial
105,620 137,707
68,424
Total, Green, lbs. 1,700,950
Total Export in April, lbs. 11,270,449
EXPORT OF TEA from China to England, in the 10 months, from 1st July, 1842, to 30th April,
1843, in 73 vessels.
Souchong
ARKIVED.
Steele Bell
List
Oliver
Macao Calcutta Macao Liverpool
33
Kelsall
Roxburgh'
19
Warlock
Sullivan
39
Syed Khan
Ilorsburgh
Bohea
13
Anonyma
-73
H. M. S. Serpent
Capt Neville
Chusan
Congou
•
7th Monarch
⚫ Whampoa
Caper.
250,322 31,260,707 218,389
Emma
680,458
17
Snipe
Macao
Hungmuey
333,516
8th H: M. Str. Vixen
Lt. Downs
Chusan
Sorts
54,327
Pekoe
SAILED.
Orange Pekoe
454,924 772,501
MAY.
4th
Faya
Manila
Capt. Mc. Cleverty India
Total, Black, lbs. 34,025,204
" D'Arcy
Garrick
11
Algerine
Hill
Manila Calcutta
Twankay
2,675,851
31
H. M. 8. Pylades
Hyson
1,219,063
8th
Emma
London
Hysonskin
51,347
9th
Monarch
19
Syed Khan
Leith Amoy
Young Hyson
540,364
Gunpowder
568,656
Imperial
267,669
Narcisso [Sp.] 7th H. C. Str. Phlegethon
Capt. Tindal England
White
Robinson
Horsburgh
REPORTS-Shortly for England, H. M. S. Algerine;
the Salopian; and H. M. S. Serpent to Amoy. WILLIAM PEDDER,
Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
Total, Green, lbs. 5,322,960 Grand Total, lbs. 39,348,164
Canton Press.
CUSTOM-HOUSES.-There are two of these esta-
thing concerning us, and quite desirous and willing are not oppressive. The authorities rather wish to to afford us all the information we required. Never waive the trade with the British until the terms of was the locality of a commercial city maple check the ordinary traffic carried on in the native Tariff are arranged; but they are quite unable to chosen than that of Ningpo. It forms a triangle, two of the sides being parallel with navigable boats between Chusan and Ningpo; they exact a streams; it seems at present in a very flourish trifling duty upon each bale or package, but it is ing condition,--the mercantile community are very merely a sort of acknowledgment. The Ningpo eager for the opening of trade, and point out the merchants carry on an inland traffic (by means of site for the establishment of the British factory-canals) with Canton. Period of transit, thirty an eligible position on the western branch. I should OPIUM-Malwa, $345; Ditto Patna, $754; consider the following remarks worse than useless, had they not been collected and corroborated with
some care.
days.
dull of sale. The supply is large; much competi- tion among the sellers.
WHITE SHIRTINGS in good demand, at 85; very few left on hand.
GREY SHIRTINGS-Market well supplied; few sales at $4.
TRADE, in every description of Merchandize has been very dull for the last month. Magy complaints about the scarcity of silver. The Emperor does not at present permit the working of the Mines. Gold Ingots are very often tender- ed.
HEMP is not imported; it is of long staple, strong fibre similar to Manila, and is pretty gene- rally used. It sells from nine and a-half, to ten dollars, per Ningpo picul (100 lbs.)-[however desirous it may be to discover return produce from this country, hemp can never be exported hence, but will probably be largely imported]. RAW COTTON.-This is an article of export. It is fair long staple, well cleaned, and perfectly white; price of native article, $20 per picul. Perhaps there has seldom been witnessed They prefer the Manila cotton. As for the lower such a reckless disregard of public principle, for qualities of American and Bombay, they are the sake of individual gain, as occurred up here two almost unsaleable at half the quoted price. months ago, in the dispatch of the Opium Ships, RICE varies from 2 to $3 per picul, and the belonging to your leading firms, from hence to rice picul is 145 catties. It scarcely promises to the Yang-tse-keang. As Englishmen, we were be a profitable article of import; for, this must be bound to consider that river shut until the termi- the period of greatest scarcity, and Bengal Moon- nation of the Treaty. But, regardless of conse- ghy, would find slow sale at $2 50cs. per bag. quences, these Opium Smugglers presuming upon TIMBER.-The largest number of their ship- the system of non-interference which has always, ping are employed in transporting this bulky in their case, obtained, press into an interdicted article. It is mostly soft inferior Pine; unsquared, port, moor under the ruined batteries, and carry it averages $20 per load of 50 C. F.; Planks, on their lawless traffic in the teeth of the Chinese choice, $37 per load. No hard wood at present. Authorities. An Official Complaint from the SUGAR. The cane is tolerably abundant, but Mandarins induced our senior Naval Authority to entirely used as an edible; the supply is from order their return, and a communication of what Fokien and Formosa. Good Grocer's sugar 6 to had been effected, was made to the Local Autho- $7 per pieul; white, with--good grain, 894-best-rities of Shang-hai, but the recent arrival of Candy, 11 to $12. H. M. Str. Vixen conveying Sir Henry Pottinger's nefarious Traffic, has enabled them again to wend their way up the river, and thus "bearding the harmless Dragon," by running the drug at the cannon's mouth. Is this wise or honourable, and may it not peril the ultimate settlement. indeed, seriously, interfere with, every thing desir-, able as regards this country?
89 could be readily obtained. BIRD'S NESTS.-1st quality, $80 per catty; 2nd do., $60; 3rd do., $40. SANDAL WOOD.-The demand seems limited, suppose the consumption is small, but they seem curious about the quality. Ningpo prices, $13 to $14 per picul.
LEAD-Ordinary, equal to pig-lead, selling at
$7 50cs.
WOOLLEN CLOTH.-(Russian) All the dealers have very large stocks on hand; it seems in uni- versal use, and qualities are exceedingly various. It is quoted, nay, sold, at particularly low prites, and much of it is very durable. Serviceable cheap cloth (superior sorts) 180 cash, to $1 per
cubit; breadth 43 cubits.
TOBACCO, leaf, very mild, $7 pes picul. HIDES.-Cow and bullock's, $10 per picul, dressed; undressed, $7 per picul. CASTOR OIL-[indigenous] $6 per picul; used for varnishes, &c., unknown as a medicine. WHITE LEAD, $15 per picul. Used as a cos-
metic chiefly.
BLACK TEAS are offered at 25 to $67 per picul. The appearance of this article does not recom- mend it being generally coarse, leaf quite void of the curly finished look necessary for the home
inarket.
GREEN TEAS generally 'Have a better face than the above; more regular, and perfect leaf, but unusually large. Prices, from 25 to $80 per picul.
30th April, 1843.
NAUTICUS.
A Communication dated Petersburgh, 13th Do- cember, says-" During the war between England and China the supply of Tea at Kiakhta, increased cluded, the supply is now likely to fall off, and the to a surprising degree. Peace having been con- price to rise. At this year's fair at Nishny, Novo- gorod, there were 4,500 more chests brought from Kiakhta, than in 1841; but nearly one-half of this supply remained unsold. Of the Zieglthee, as it is called, on account of its form, and which is in great favour with the Nomadic tribes of Siberia, and among the lower classes of European Russians, about 6,000 chests were brought to the fair, and not one remained unsold.-London Paper.
of horned cattle in the United Kingdom is esti- mated at 7,000,000, and the total number of sheep at 32,000,000. Valuing the first over-head at £10 value of £110,000,000.-Ibid and the last at 25s, both together will give a total
AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS.-The total number
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Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the PAPER, if brought to our notice we will endeavour to rectify. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us when any change of residence takes place.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 18TH, 1843.
We beg to thank our Ningpo Correspond- ent, for the very interesting communication which we now publish. Although not agreeing with his views, we are yet bound to let him be heard on a question which so largely occupies the public attention.
We understand that II.E. Sir HENRY POTTINGER will (on board the Cornwallis) this morning, invest Admiral Sir WILLIAM PARKER, with the insignia
of G. C. B.
Our harbour has, during the last few days ex- hibited an unusual appearance, by the arrival and stay of five Chinese War Junks. They conveyed the Mandarins, Hwang, Judicial Secretary, and attached to the Imperial Commission, and Heing ling, the Tartar General who came to Canton, as second in command to Elepoo, and has all along been attached to the Mission, now on a visit of compliment to His Excellency. A steamer was sent to meet them, but they declined going on board. The Mandarins (five) landed under a salute from the Junks, and were received with honours, by a guard placed at the wharf, where Mr Thom, and Mr Lay, the interpreters, were in attendance to welcome their arrival, and accom- pany them to the houses which had been fitted up for their accommodation.
between the two nations.
the final examination at Pekin, he is the Chief Judge of Keangsoo province. The attendant Mandarins are, Yang-pwce, a Tartar. newly appointed eligible to govern a Foo; also, 'oo-tin-look, a native of Shan- ung province, at present a Magistrate in Sing-ngan. yan-Kean-800. Loo-pin-kin, the Magistrate of Sarng-gnan.yan, a native of Kan-su province. About a month since was appointed to his office. Besides the sailors, the flag, and sedan bearers, with other at- tendants, number fully three hundred. The sailors on board the five Junks, about seventy, are each given 100 Cash daily. Hwang and Hein-ling have two large row-boats which accompanied them. whole expenses are defrayed by Loo-pin-kin, who, doubtless is of opinion that Mandarin visits, as Royal Progresses should be like angel visits, "few and far
between."
The
OBSERVER'S communication is received, and we hope to publish it in our next. We regret we cannot insert S. II.'s letter, it being too long, and we think he discusses points wholly irrevelant to the subject he proposed in addressing us. In a few words we may condense the latter and most important part of his communi- cation.
According to S. H, the ** British ship, arrived in our harbour a few days since from Whampoa, with a deck load of smuggled Tea. S. H. asks, whether after the Proclamation of H. E., of the 20th ult., the Chinese Revenue Officers would have been permitted to take possession of her here, had they been cognizant of the fact. S. H. goes on to say that smuggled Tea and other articles will still continue to be brought to Hong- Kong, and adds, that the Chinese diplo- matist now on a visit there will be made acquainted with the fact, and if so, should they ask permission to order their war Junks now lying in the harbour to take possession of the vessels containing the Smuggled Goods-could it be refused? seeing that it has been clearly, distinctly, and positively announced, that "His Ex- cellency further intimates, that such Smugglers and their Boats and Vessels will not receive protection in the harbour or waters of Hong-Kong?"
Since their arrival, the two principal Mandarins have daily taken an airing in an open carriage. They have been fétéd by the authorities; have visited the Men-of-War, and different parts of the Island, and are loud, we are told, in their expres- sions of gratification at the very hospitable and kind character of their reception. The most cherished incident in the recollections of their visit will be, the last entertainment of H. E., when the élite of the fair were invited to meet the illustri- ous strangers. The ladies are in raptures at the polished, bland, and truly gentlemanly behaviour of Hwang. His bright eyes, black mustachoes, handsome intelligent face, graceful person, small and alabaster-white hands, would, irrespective of his high talents, make him a Lion of the greatest magnitude, in the first circles of London society, should the Emperor ever permit him to realize his wish, of paying a visit to Great Britain. Many resident ladies and gentlemen have called on the Mandarins, who have uniformly seen the callers. As far as the English population is con- cerned, much satisfaction has been expressed at this visit, all hailing it as the precursor of those friendly relations and mutual confidence which H. E. has untiringly endeavoured to create We wish we could add that this satisfaction was shared by the Chinese residents. It is evident they looked at the advent of the Mandarins with affright, may be, and no doubt is, erroneous; but it is very pre- valent, and many of the resident Chinese allege they are afraid to visit Macao, as heretofore. and some who still risk the consequences of placing themselves squeezed if discovered to be inhabitants of this Island. Hwang and Heing ling were accompanied by three other Mandarins, one of whom was the Magistrate of Sin-ngun Yan, a distance about a day's journey from hence, and of which Hong-Kong is a depend ency; for the Chinese (we presume only till the ratification of the Treaty) still continue to consider our Island as part and parcel of the Celestial Empire. Our Local Government is not amenable, Our native informant, to whom we are indebted we think, to the slightest blame, for it is for the foregoing particulars, says, that the Sin-ngun Yan Magistrate was compelled to return to the neither supine nor indifferent to the im- scene of his duties on Saturday last; an express hav-portance of this question. We shall be ing arrived that a conflict had taken place between much deceived, if it do not hereafter be- two villages, which ended in the loss of forty lives. The Chinese law commands that Mandarins be maintained during official visits, by the local authori- ties of the districts through which they pass, or in which they stay, hence the visit of Hwang and Heing ling, to Hong-Kong, falls heavily on the Magistrate of Sin-ngan Yun, who will have to bear the whole ex- pense, amounting to some four or five hundred dollars
under native authority, make up their minds to be
daily. Unluckily for this Magistrate, he hes no accu- mulated stores, and, indeed, is a poor man who has only been appointed to his present office some few weeks. Our native informant adds, he was com pelled to pay a visit to the Kwang-fow-choo, at Can- ton, and obtained a loan of $4000 to defray the ex- penses he would be obliged to incur.
SINCE the establishment of our Print, we have never ceased urging the necessity of a regular Steam Communication with China. We are now glad to see that our contemporary, the Seminario Filipino, enters heartily into our views. In com- menting on an article of ours, it says,- «notwithstanding the immense importance of the trade between China and England, and also her Indian dependencies, yet, the British Government has never, hitherto, given it that protection which it would be supposed it could not fail to do. We have no doubt now, she will not lose sight of this object, when she understands her real in- terests. It is quite reasonable that the Anglo-Chinese Merchants should complain of the neglect of the Local Government in not improving existing relations, by a re- gular Steam Communication with India, where is centered their principal mercan- tile speculations."
come apparent, that H. E. has already recommended to the Home Government the expediency of Steam Communication between Hong-Kong and India, if not, also, with the new Consular Ports.
We learn that the Oriental and Penin- sulat Company are prepared to undertake the line, on receiving an annual contribu- tion for carrying the mails, &c., as is" done with the North American and West India steamers. The proposition made to the We give a list of the names and titles of H. E.'s very favourably entertained. The ratifica- Home Government, we are told, has been visitors:Heing-ling, 4th rank [from the Emperor] ation of the Treaty, and the recommenda- sze-we, Cofmander of the Imperial body-guard; Hwang-gnen-toong, of Keang-nan, province. He tion of H. E., are alone required to secure obtained the high literary degree of Chin-tser, at this important object, As before said, we
are sure the Itor will be accorded, and the former can be much longer delayed.
We dare assert, with a reasonable pecu- niary contribution from the Government, the smallest inquiry into the nature and extent of the existing trade will demon- strate that the establishment of Steam Navigation in this part of the world, would give a highly remunerating return on the capital employed. A friend who has paid considerable attention to this subject, and whose great nautical experience and gene- ral mercantile knowledge entitles his opi- nions to much respect, has been kind enough to send us a sketch of a scheme for this object, which we now publish, and shall be glad if it elicit any suggestions promo- tive of this intéresting and desirable end.
It is proposed that a line of Steamers be established, for a monthly communication from Calcutta to China, and from Bombay to Madras and China; thus allowing the following dates of arrival and departure:-
The steamer from Suez leaves on the 24th of each month; the one from Cal- cutta leaves there on the 11th of each month. The Bombay and Suez steamer leaves the latter place on the 24th, and the former on 1st of each month.
No. 1. As the Bombay and Suez steamer arrives about the 8th of each month, it is proposed by the plan projected, that a steamer for China should leave on the 10th; she would arrive at Colombo on 15th, take in the mail left there by the direct Suez and Calcutta mail, leave on the 17th, call at Trincomallee, and arrive at Madras on the 19th; Leave Madras on the 21st, reach Pinang on the 27th, and arrive at Singa- pore on the 2nd of each month.
No. 2. The Calcutta and Suez steamer arrives in Calcutta about the 18th. The Calcutta and China steamer should leave Calcutta about the 21st, calling at Maul- mein on the 24th, leaving there on the 25th, would reach Pinang on the 28th, and arrive at Singapore by the 2nd of each
month.
No. 3. The steamer leaving China on the 18th or 20th, will arrive at Singapore on the 30th; leave there on the 2nd, call at Pinang on the 4th, at Maulmein on the 7th, and arrives at Calcutta on the 11th, in time for the steamer to Suez, on the 14th of each month.
No. 4. The steamer from Bombay will leave Singapore shortly after the arrival of the China steamer-say on the 1st or 2nd, touch at Pinang on the 3rd, arrive at Madras on the 9th, leave there on the 11th, and call at Trincomallee, and reach Co- founoo on the 19t, with t passengers for the direct Calcutta and Suez steamer, and leaving there on the 16th, arrive at Bombay on the 21st of each month.
man and
No. 5. A steamer for China to leave Singapore on the 3rd, and arrive in China on or before the 13th of each month.
The above (No. 4) is so put, as it is un- certain whether the two steamers should come on to China. This must depend on freights, &c., &c. One only would be required from China, but generally two would be needed from Singapore to China.
No. 1. The Bombay Steamer, calling at Mad ras will enable parties from England by either the Suez and Calcutta direct Steamer, to call there and transact business, or join at Madras, if requisite, affording opportunities also for passengers to or from Madras and Bombay.
No. 2. The Calcutta line.. The communication and trade, with Maulmein and the Straits, especially the latter, is very considerable, and there is no regular mail communication.
13th, and leaving on the 18th or 20th, will enable No. 5. The Steamer arriving in China on the replies to be sent to the letters from hence,
With regard to FREIGHTS, the quantity of annual increase on the establishment of the new Opium from India may now be estimated at 40,000 chests, with the certain prospect of a large Consular ports. If 1000 chests (a very usual quantity in a Clipper) are sent on monthly by each Steamer, this would be equal to 24,000
chests per annum, which, at the low rate of 88 por chest (this is recommand to extinguish competition) would produce 1005. TREASURE amounting to about £4,000,000 is annually Exported from China, fully £3,000,000 might be counted on being sent by the Steamers. At the present charge of one per cent, this would give £30,000.
Silk and Silk Manufactures. Large quantities (of late years more than has been sent to Eng- land) are shipped to Bombay, and would afford as they do now, a liberai per centage for Freight. If the Oriental and Peninsular Company under- took this time, it is certain that with their complete arrangements, a vast quantity of the above articles would be transmitted :rom hence to Europe, via Egypt, with many other valuable products of this country. We happen to know that this respect- able Company could create a vast traffic from hence by that route, now that we are entering into new and more liberal commercial relations with China, and are to have access to the Northern Ports.
We cannot doubt that the Home Government would grant at least £50,000 per annum towards carrying out this project. Such amount is very incommensurate with the advantages secured thereby We could easily prove, independent of our relations with China, that such a grant would be more than repaid to the mother country. This sum, with aid and assistance from the Dutch and Spanish Governments of Manila and Batavia, and the greatly augmented number of passengers who would avail themselves of this mode of transit, leaves no doubt in our mind that the project we recommend would be highly lucrative, if under- taken with becoming spirit, and by an association of the experience, influence, and respectability of the Oriental and Peninsular Company.
We must not omit haentioning that it is proposed that the Steamers shall be of a size capable of conveying 800 Troops and 500 tons of Cargo. During the N. E. monsoon they should proceed via Palawan or Celebes Sea, calling at Manila; during the S. W. monsoon, proceed by the Western side of the China Sea, the course of H. C. Str. Atalanta, which then made the passage to Singapore in eight days.
The time allowed for passage, is more than is necessary for Steamers of 450 horse power, but affords time enough to ensure, regularity in arrivals and departures,
In addition, it has been suggested that Iron Vessels should be built, with bulk heads on a non-conducting principle, to prevent damage to the Opium; and it is added, that five Steamers would suffice to keep up the line of communica- tion we have indicated.
Our space debars us from now going into further detail, but we shall resume the subject on an early occasion, when we hope we may be authorised to state that some such plan as the one before mentioned, has received the sanction and powerful advocacy of H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger. We need not say H. E. would be thereby earning an incontestible title to the lasting gratitude and thanks not only of all the mercantile community here, but also of our merchants and manufacturers at home, who would be largely benefitted by the increased facilities and development of Anglo-Chi- nese commerce, consequent on regular Steam communication with this part of the world,
RACES.-AMOY SPRING MEETING.
First day-Monday, 9th April, 1843. FIRST RACE-The Maiden Plate, value Rs. 45, for all horses that never before started-Entrance, Rs.4-- Weight, 10 stone and upwards--Heats, three
entrances, or no Race-Gentlemen Riders-
ND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
tha: Planet with all his velocity could not pick him up. Fagan went through a variety of the most amusing evolutions, and then, as if delighted at his own execu tion, and with many knowing wags of his tail started off, and came in considerably in the rear. 3rd Heat-A good start-No bolting-Won easily by Planet.
SECOND RACE--A sweep Stakes, value Rs. 35, for all horses--Entrance, Rs. 4--Weight. 10 stone and upwards--three entrances or no Race--Gentlemen Riders--
Mr Martin's g g Ptarmigan, blue, black sleeves; Capt. Call's g g Ringleader, black and white; Sir Charles Burdett's c p Small Bones, pink and
blue.
All the horses entered, had a capital start. On going round the course the second time, a little beyond the Stand, Small Bones bolted, and was with difficulty coaxed into good humour. Ptarmigan and Ring leader, however, were so far a-head that, though Small Bones proved himself a very fast pony, he was unable effectually to make good his distance. After a well contested race, it was won by Ptarmigan. 2nd Heat-Differs very little from the former, except that Small bones made a more determined bolt at the same spot than before.
THIRD RACE--The Ladies' Purse-Entrance Rs. 5, (with Rs. 50 from the Fund)-for all Horses--Heats- Weight, 11 stone---Gentlemen Riders--Three entrances
or no Race,-
Mr Hilliard's Foot-pad, black and yellow; Mr Martin's King-Cole, blue and black sleeves; Mr Bloomfield's Dean Swift, red and white; Mr Money's Planet, white; Planet bolted at the old spot, but was brought back on the course after loosing considerable ground, repeated the bolt in rounding the course a second time, was last at Promotion Corner, and though his rider was burdened with lb. 20 weight, in the shape of shot- came in a winner of the Heat-Foot-pad and King belts, he steadily gained ground from that spot, and Cole close together-Dean Swift last.
2nd Heat, was well contested between King-Cole and Foot-pad, and won by the former, by a neck. Planet made a desparate and irrecoverable bolt, and was entirely thrown out for that heat.
3rd Heat-A repetition of the 2nd, Planet bolted as usual-King-Cole and Foot-pad both hard pushed- a beautiful Race, and won by King-Cole, after a severe struggle. Dean 8wift's penetration told this Heat, he surprised every one by his running, and kept up well with the other two horses. Foot-pad carried one stone extra in every Race he ran for.
BLUE BUTTON.
ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION. [To the Editor of the Friend of China.] 1st. This possession is so distant from the seat of Empire, that the supreme Government will always remain to some extent, unacquainted with its actual state, and those holding controlling authority over the Island, will reasonably expect, that the Local Govern ment, as well as the public, should inform them of our most pressing wants, in order that the suitable reme- dies may be applied. I appreciate the application and energy of our Plenipotentiary, but the interests of a British Island are not to be left to the sole guar- dianship of any Functionary. however zealous and enlightened.
2nd. The administration of justice, with regard to the punishment of the more serious critaes, must soon
be taken into consideration. It an atrocious murder were now committed, I fear the criminal would escape without adequate punishment. Permitting the Chinese authorities to seize, upon our coast, such persons as
To accusca of muc
when taken by us, is an arrangement that ought to be discontinued as soon as possible
3rd. The Imperial officers will naturally endeavour to prevent their countrymen resorting to this Island, and that arrangement will unduly facilitate their doing so; the very fact of being caught hovering about our shore, will be looked upon as presumptive evidence of guilt: besides, I have no confidence in the integrity of those officers,-the Pirate is indeed the hostis humani generis, and beyond the pale of national protection; but whenever we have been concerned in his apprehension, we are bound to see that the crime is fully proved against him. In one of the maritime states of India a Culprit was handed over by the chief British authority to the Prime Minister for trial, on investigating the case, the person was found to be unjustly accused, and the Minister sent a message to this effect, but added, if it was thought proper a limb would instantly be cut off. The Chinese might not
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I doubt if this would be advisable, even as a temporary measure, it would be difficult to procure a competent person to atminister them, and establishing them, would enhance the obstacles to introduce a better system at a future period.
7th. The laws of Britain are at variance with the feelings and habits of the different classes likely to compose the great majority of our fellow-subjects here; some would be inapplicable, For instance, when a native chief was triel for tre ason in Ceylon, a few years ago, the address of the Judge to the Jury, startled those not acquainted with the subtilties of the law. I forget the exact expression be made use of, he however, laboured to prove that the prisoner had been aiming at the King's death. In Britain this judicial reasoning would not have excited surprise, but the very remoteness of Ceylon, cast a sha de darker than that of ridicule over a charge so utterly impus- sible.
8th. Although I do not think that either the laws of China or Britain, ought to be established for the punishment of the more heinous crimes committed in this Island yet, the generally mild and equitable spirit of the latter, ought to pervade every enactment, Let me not be misundersood, I do not ask for a complete code, or an expensive judicatory, I limit my demand to the positive exigencies of our society, to make such laws as will punish those crimes, with the necessary power to administer them.
2nd May, 1843.
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Mr Money's dig Planet, black and white; Mr Greave's bh Holdfast, blue; Mr Bloomfield's b g Dean Swift, white and red; Mr Ward's b g Oliver Twist, green; Mr Horak's jg Fagan, blue, pink sleeves. • Dean Swift having been withdrawn, only four At the word "off" they all went off kindly, and ran very well for a very short time, when Planet described a sudden and unex- pected revolution to the complete discomfiture of his rider's seat; Holdfast tried to make the most of this acci- dent, and got a considerable way a-head before Planet could be induced to resume the race; on rounding Pro- act thus to please us, and yet, they might act worse to FOR SALE.-Flour, Beef &c. ex American
horses started for this race.
serve their own purposes.
4th. The British Parliament has already provided for the trial of this offence, in any of her Majesty's islands, and if the authority to hold courts of this nature, has not been sent from home, an immediate application ought to be made for it.
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FOR SALE. Ship, Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for P. Townsend & Co. Ships. Barque LARK only at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hong-Kong, March 21st, 1843. GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.
motion corner, however, Planet was close on his heels, and could with difficulty be prevented from passing Holdfast. Close to the Stand, in going round the second time, Planet again showed his wandering disposition, giving Holdfast another opportunity of turning it to account,-he soon, however, and without no apparent effort, made good his lost ground, and won the Heat easily. Olver Twist modestly declined gratifying the public, by going round the course; and old Fagan, true to his character, was determined to do nothing in ture a Chinese vessel, when under convoy of one of Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package.
day-light.
2nd Heat-Oliver Twist withdrawn, the remaining three went round the course once without bolting, when Planet again darted off at the same point of reflection as before. Fagan, consistent with his character, could do no less than follow the heavenly example Holdfast in the mean time gained so much ground,
5th. The crime of Piracy, from the frequency of its occurrence, has been forced upon the public attention, in January last, the pirates had the audacity to cap.
her Majesty's sloops of war; the necessity of provid- ing for the punishment of other felonies committed here is equally obvious.
6th. There would be no violation of justice, in trying Chinese offenders by the laws of their country, excluding of course the practice of torture, and such punishments as are rejected by civilized nations. Still
taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO,
THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con-
Apply to, C, V, GILLESPIE,
NOTICE.
46, Queen's Road.
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public
• Hong-Kong, and Solicitor, No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holiday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
PER NAVIGATOR.
D. WILSON & Co.
HATS--Fine English made Black Beaver Hat, Have just landed, ex « ALGERINE," and exposed for for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. Sale, the undermentioned Goods, viz.:- P. TOWNSEND, & C). Hong-Kong, April 19th. 1843. Supine Black Cloth
Red do.
Salt Cellars
Hali Lanips
D. Blae do,
Telescopes
Da. Searlet
do
Termometers
Glengarry Caps
Superfine Kerseymere
Travelling Caps Horse hair do.
Oiled-skin do. Cloth do.
Navy Gold Lace
looks and Eyes
Glazed Hats
Europe Boots
Leather Dressing Cass
Dressing Case's Silve: Fittings
Ladies' Work Boxes
Writing Desks
Perfumery of do.
Court Plaister
Looking Glasses
Sausages in Boxes
PER VENICE.
Brushes of all kinds
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Prime Pork.
dozen Cases
Pilot and Navy Bread.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:--Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors. Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Loud-Lines, Sail Needles: Blocks, of sizes; Log.Classes, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE
At the Godowns of the Undersigned ;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plauk and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions. Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Serlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cuttery and Hardware, And a variety of other
Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A quantity of LOMBOCK RICE just landed ex JAGATRA Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.
NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY. A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on Thurs-
Fearon's Wharf.
do. do. do.
Proemery, ut
1 & half "
1
1 & half "
300 Singapore Beams, 22, 28, and 30 feet. & from 6 to 10 in. 500 Do. Planks. 16 2000 Do. Do. 11 300- Do. Do. 11 A quantity of Red Furniture Wood-also, Ship and Cabin Biscuit in bags, Salt Beef, Salmon and Flour in casks, Rum and Arrack in Pipes; Cape, Madeira, and Lisbon Wine in quarter casks, Sherry and Port, in 6 dozen cases; Claret, in 3 and 1 dozen cases; Cognac and Annisette, in 1 doz cases; Seltzer Water, in baskets of 25 bottles; Bengal Rice and Grain, in 2 maund bags; Table Salt; Window Glass; Hinges and Screws. At the same time will be offered, a quantity of Muskets, Fowling. Peices, and Pistols, in convenient lots.
P. TOWNSEND. & Co.
TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
.NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by
Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843,
W. T. Kinsley,
Stationary of all kinds
Blotting Cases
Envelopes and Cases
Memorandum Books,
Rulers
Hones
Drawing Pencil
Gilt edged Cards
Foolscap and Overiana Paper
Colour Boxes
Patent Drawing Pencils
Steel Pens
Chit Paper
Sealing Wax
Patent Leads
Bronze Inkstands, Chit Seals
Glass and Earthenware
Lamp Glasses and Chimnics
Coloured Tumblers, Glass Chandeliers Bronzed do. Decanters
Plates and Dishes
Toby Philpotts Jugs
Embossed Jugs and Covers
Cruet Frames
Cont Buttons
Silk Gloves
Cotton Socks
Hair Combs
Small tooth do.
Naples Soap
Lozenges of kinds
Pistols
Surveying Instrumenta
Saddles and Bridles
Time Pieces
Saucepans
Tea Kettles
Tea Pots
Silver do.
Patent Water Filterers D. Marble de.
Iron Spoons
Bellows
Twine
Yard Measures
Beer Taps
Bird Shot
Cooling Pots
Velvet Corks Iron Cash Boxes Table Knives
Bottled Herbs
Bloom Raisins
Patras Currants
Liqueurs
Cayenne Pepper
Cherry Brandy
White Claret
Hermetically scaled Hams.
Beer and Porter
FOR SALE.-The fast sailing Teak Schooner "LALLA ROOK" built by the same Builder as the Celes tial, with Masts and Sails &c. complete, has just been newly coppered and is well worthy the attention of any Gentleman as a pleasure boat
BENNETT PAIN, & Co, Hong-Kong, 3rd March, 1843. NOTICE.
To be disposed of at the Rooms of the undersigned the following Coods, viz:-
Hanging Lamps (of 4 Burners), superior Brandy, in one doz. cases, Gin Schiedam do, Beer and Porter, Wines of all descriptions, superior quality, Jams and Jellies in 1 doz, cases of half pints, pints and quarts, Pine Cheeses. Butter, fresh in Jars, Soups of all des- criptions in tins of all sizes, Fresh Salmon do., Ship Biscuit in air tight puncheons, Flower in Barrels. American BEEF, [ec American Barque "LARK"] also Pork, in barrels, Manila Coffee, Manila Chocolate, Seidlitz Powders, Quinine in 1 dozen bottles, Sardines in Tins, Split Peas, Westphalia Hams, Moongy and Bengal Rice, Kennett's Pickles, Bottled Fruits do., Best White Wine Vinegar, Olives, Sauces, Superfine Blue Cloth, Beaver Hats, Buck-skin Gloves, Superfine letter Paper of all descriptions, Manila Cigar Cases, Manila Cigars No. 3 & 4 Supe- rior (in boxes of 500), Negrohead Tobacco, Corks at per Gross, Seaming Twine, Canvass, Oakum, Tär Blacking, Rozin &c., Coconut Oil, Linseed do. in Jars of 5 Gals., Turpentine, Raisins, Shot of Sizes. Yellow bar Soap, Coffin Nails, Carpenters' Tools of every description, Carving Knives and Forks, Steels, and Cutlery of all descriptions, Dog Chains, Dinner services of prices, Britannia Metal Tea Spoons, Cork
P. S.-Their Slate Billiard Table will be ready in Screws, Sewing Cotton in Balls, Japaned Tin Trays the course of next week.
Hong-Kong, 4th May, 1843. NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant.. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843-
NOTICE.-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843
NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by Saturday Mornings..
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
NOTICE,
DCAST On
DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, begs that Captains of Ships about proceeding to sea, [that may want new bread] will favour him with their orders 24 hours previous to their sailing; and by their giving such notice he will warrant it to keep for 10 or 12 days.
Meat Pies and Fruit Tarts made according to order, by parties sending their own dishes. WANTED,
A stout Lad, as an Apprentice to the Business. Premium will be expected,
N. B.-No business done on Sundays, after nine o'clock in the morning. Hong-kong, April, 18th 1842.
small and large, Powder Flasks, Padlocks, Dressing Cases, Ink-Stands, Salt cellars, Cotton Wicks, Fancy Lace, Straw Bonnets, A new assortment of Books, with a variety of other Articles.
N. B. Goods received and sold on Commission free of Storage. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 15th March, 1843.
FOR SALE.-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale Clothing, and Beaver Hats, and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. FOR SALE-Newcastle Coals, in bags, at 50 cents per pecul. Apply to C. V. Gillespie. 46, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Hong-Kong, 10th Decmeber, 1842. NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- scriptions, received and carefully stored in kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre-
N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
MAY.
12th Thomas Crisp 13th Sylph
Metcalfe
Mc. Donald
11
A
12
"Lyra Harlequin 14th Sarah Eagle
Erskine
Macao Calcutta Macao
Oliver
17
Mossman Sawell
Manila Singapore
SAILED.
MAY.
11th Anonyma 12th Colonist
Hicks Leisk
Macao Amoy Singapore
Neville
Amoy
Lt. Dolling
Wood
Salmon
Bell
Oliver
Erskine
England Amoy Calcutta Whampoa Macao Amoy
OR SALE-Java Coffee and Rice, Bengal ditto, English and American flour, and Biscuits, in whole, and half Bar.
rels, Salt Provisions, Saft Salmon in half Barrel, dry Codfish and Haddocks in Drums, Tobacco, Soap, Candles, Paints and Paint Oil, Manilla Rum, Java Arrack, English Brandy, a casks of all sizes, Gin in cases, a few pipes, Quarter casks, Octaves 3 and 6 dozen cases of first rate Sherry and Port, lately arrived from England, Champagne, Claret, Noyeau, Annisette, Sherry Cor- dial, and Cognac, in one and three dozen cases, Preserved Meats and Fruits, Jams and Jellies, and Pickles, Europe and Manilla Rope, English and Country Canvas, and a small as sortment of Marine Stores, Stockholm, American and Coal Tar, and Pitch, Window Glass, Deep-sea, Hand, and Log Lines, Table Salt, Sauces, Snuff, and White Wine Vinegar ; just ar- Marline and Housing, Seltzer Water, Cigars, Crockerey-ware, rived a small quantity of Butter, Hains, Cheese, Sausages, and prime Bengal Bottled Beer, at $3 and a half per Dozen. Apply to N. DUUS. FEARON'S Wharf, No. 18, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 1st, 1843,
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H. M, S. Harlequin Hastings Serpent Algerine
Snipe 14th John Cooper 15th Salopian
17th Lyra 16th Gondolier
19
Harlequin
Oliver WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master!
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RIEND OF CHINA,
AND DONGBONG
No. 62 VOL. II.
GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25TH, 1843.'
NOTIFICATION. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zetto," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are still to be considered as official.. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong-Kong, March 23, 1842.
SANDWICH ISLANDS.
This cluster of Islands was discovered in 1778, by Captain Cook, who was killed by the natives at Hawaii (Owhyhee), the largest of the group, in 1779. Hence, on the ground of discovery, we have a prior right to occupancy over all other nations. The Islands, ten in number, lie about midway between Hong-kong and the western coast of America. Their total superficial extent, is about 6000 square miles. The present population is about 160,000, more than one half of which number reside on the island of Hawaii. Woahoo, which contains the capital and residence of the King. Honolulu, has a population of some 24,000 souls, more than a third of whom reside in the principal town.
The climate is warm, but very salubrious; the highest range of the thermometer during the year is 880, and the lowest 610. We happen to know parties extremely well informed with regard to these Islands, who allege the climate to be quite congenial with the European constitution, and who (in the Metro. polis), have strongly urged the eligibility of founding a British Colony, on the Wakefield principle, on one of these Islands. Many respectable parties encouraged the project, but it was held indispensible, to first have the protection and security which the British Flag affords. By the late cession this difficulty will be removed, and we trust the contemplated undertaking will be persevered in, we can truly say if it is, few new Settlements present equally favourable prospects of aerly and great success as one at the Sandwich
Islands.
The situation of these Islands renders them very important, if ever Steam Navigation shall be established between this part of the world and the Western coast of America, then they will become a kind of halfway house, or place of call and refreshment. At present they are resorted to, for repairs and provisions, by the whalers and other vessels navigating the Northern Pacific. We have no late statistical returns from the Islands, still we know the number, and tonnage of vessels which annually visit them must be large, seeing that in one year, according to "Stewart's visit to the South Seas, in 1829 and 1830, 125 American vessels, amounting in the total to 40,000 tons visited
these Islands,
The products are sugar, coconuts, jams, bread fruit, and other tropical productions. Oranges, grapes
successfully introduced. Sugar and rum have, believe, been long manufactured, but the principal article of export has hitherto been sandal wood, but not to a large extent. We have little doubt but that every thing which is required for man's comfort and enjoyments can be abundantly produced on these fertile Islands.
At present, but a small trade is carried on between the Islands and China. The exports from China consist of silk piece goods, and a variety of (chow chow articles. As a British colony with the immigration of a few thousands, of our countrymen, and a proper proportion of capitalists, it is quite obvious that a very important trade with Hong-Kong and China would be called into existence.
The natives are of a mild and docile character, and have beyond all other savages shown a disposition to adopt civilized institutions and manners. The English language is generally understood, and Christ. ianity is professed we are told by the whole population
Price 1 monthly Or 12 8 yearly
chain; and then took several articles and 2nd. Vessels for the purpose of Smuggling are placed candles under them on the floor, invariably armed, they are prepared to resist every with the intention of burning the house. It effort made by the revenue officers of the Chinese Emperor to search them, so must be held respon- is supposed it was by a boy who was recom- sible for all the consequences liable to follow mended to Mr Rogers by the Comprador illegal resistance. This system is regularly carried in the market-place, along with his accom- on in the face of day, and without an attempt at plices. No clue has as yet led to their concealment. Does any man think that the discovery. Mr R.'s house was again forcibly British Parliament will allow such practices to entered between eight and nine o'clock, on prevail within the limits of its jurisdiction? Our great enemy called us a nation of shopkeepers, the night of the 18th inst., and nearly but as yet, we have not been pointed at as a cleared of every thing it contained, fire set nation of smugglers. to the bed and bedding, which almost en- veloped the house in flames, but was, how ever, extinguished with some buckets of water. The value of things stolen and de- stroyed, amount to upwards of eight hun-provision in the Treaty, which in its inevitable and dred dollars. Communicated.
INQUEST.
(Before Mr E. Farncomb, Coroner) This was an Inquest on the body of a Chinaman, alleged to have killed himself by swallowing Opium.
The Jury proceeded to the view; Afoon, Overseer of the market. examined, says, A person came and told me this morning that there was a Chinaman lying in the Bazaar who had taken opium, I went to see him, and found him lying on the ground, he was insensible. He was a A person there told me that the deceased had taken opium to put an end to his life, as he could not get any thing to eat.
poor man.
this morning, and I saw the deceased put on the Alung, examined, says, I went into the market remainder of his clothes the deceased looked very ill. On going up to him, I found a pot containing opium beside him the deceased never spoke. then went and told Aqui (Afoon's son) that there was a man in the Bazaar who had swallowed opium. The deceased had a disease upon him, and no one would buy any thing of him on account of this disease the deceased had told me about a month ago that he wanted to destroy himself. When the deceased was putting on his clothes his face turned black-the deceased after wards laid on his back and never spoke
David Gaily, a Policeman,sworn-This morning on going into the market I saw a crowd at one of the vegetable stalls, on arriving there I saw a man lying on a stretcher behind the stall he appeared to have the hiccups, I turned him on his back, but he never spoke. Afoon who was present, told me the deceased had been taking opium to kill himself. I then went to Dr. Lockart, who came down and tried to give the deceased some medi- cine, but the deceased could not swallow it then put him in Afoon's house, and told Afoon to watch him, and let me know when the mono died nothing could be done with him, Afoon went up
to the Chermaguar
deceased to be taken up to Dr. Winchester's, and he was then taken. When I went to Dr. Win- chester's quarters, I found that the deceased was dying.
CA. Winchester, sworn, says, I am acting as Colonial Surgeon. The de ceased was brought to me at about 6 o'clock this morning, as having swallowed a dose of opium. He was insensible, breathing very softly, there was some saliva running from his mouth, his face was livid, some- what swollen, eyelids shut, and the pupils very much contracted. I proceeded to give him some strong stimulants, and employed powerful means, of irritation, under which he lived for an hour and a-half, and sunk at about a quarter to 9. Having heard the Evidence just produced, I have no doubt the deceased's death was caused by taking an excessive dose of opium.
VERDICT. Felo de Se.
3rd. It is unneccessary, however, to enlarge upon the reasons of a general nature, why we ought to do something more than merely to with-hold tection from smugglers, because there is a distinct
pro-
legitimate consequences, entails upon us the obligation to punish them. It stipulates that the offenders of either nation are to be delivered up to the officers of the Government to which they belong, but every nation has an undisputable right to punish those who violate its laws, and when this power is transferred to the native state of the criminal, justice must still be administered. Surely, a provision intended for the security of the innocent, is not to be perverted to defeat the ends of justice, and to shelter the guilty from merited chastisement. Allowing such criminals to escape, would guarantee the impunity of every Chinese culprit offending against us, for with what consist- ency could you demand their punishment.
4th. I believe those best acquainted with China will admit the propriety of that condition of the Treaty, from the decided declaration of the Duke subject, I conclude that he will approve of this of Wellington, as to not surrendering a British arrangement, and it is needless to remark upon the weight to be attached to the opinion of so
consummate a statesman.
9th May, 1843.
OBSERVER.
We think our intelligent Correspondent to whom we are often under obligations, quite as wrong in his view of the provisions of the Treaty as in his inter-national law. We would refer him to the concluding paragraph of our leader on the Peace and Treaty with China, which fully expresses our oft-repeated sentiments.
(To the Editor of Friend of China.) BIR,-On Baturday evening last, two officers of H. Ms 55th regiment went on board the Agincourt, to visit some friends, officers on board, on their return from Manila. They sat talking in the gun-room till gun-fire, immediately upon which, they went upon deck, purposing to return home; but, although the surprise, found that their boat would not be permitted ship went to Sir Thomas Cochrane, who was on the to come alongside at their request. An officer of the poop, to obtain his permission for the boat, under the peculiar circumstances these "Soldier Officers" were placed in; but the polite Admiral distinctly refused permission, and desired the boat to be driven away, by throwing holy-stones at it, which was accord- ingly done, One of the officers, in preference to a compulsory detention on board all night, jumped over- board, and fortunately succeeded in reaching his China-boat. Had this young gentleman been drown- ed, Sir Thomas's feelings could hardly be agreeable.
The other gentleman was about to follow the ex- ample, but feeling a want of confidence in his swim- ing with his clothes on, remained on board. So it is supposed the Admiral offered him a bed, although the fact of lys having done so is not mentioned.
Surely, if it is contrary to order, for a boat to come alongside the Agincourt after nine p. m., the officers of the ship should be instructed to give their friends like proceeding, than to visit the offence on landsmen who, inadvertently, stay beyond the proscribed hour.
We regret to learn, that on Saturday ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE due warning, which would be a far more gentleman night, 13th inst., some thieves entered No. 8 house, Mr. Webster's Bazaar, occu- pied by Mr. Rogers, 18th regiment. They lifted the doors out of their places, got in, and went up stairs, broke open a chest of drawers, and took $99 along with several other articles, also broke open two boxes, and took a great many clothes a piece of linen, a double-barrelled gun, two pistols, spying-glass, two silver watches and gold
[To the Editor of the Friend of China] SIR-In your News-paper of date the 4th inst., you quote the following remarks from the Trass, dated the and December last "Each nation must enforce its own Fiscal regulations as best can," "that this principle is universally recog, nised in Europe." Now, if it is meant to extend this rule so far, as to connive at, or tolerate smug- gling, by British subjects, or those residing funder the protection of our Government, I apprehend such extension is totally unjustifiable.
It is supposed that Sir Thomas Chochrane, on coolly considering his conduct, will offer an apology to the officer in question; but, in? the interim, I think valuable paper, may prove a useful warning to the gentlemen at this station, of the treatment they are able to receive on visiting the Agincourt, I am, Sir,
Your vory obedient Servant,
Hong-Kong, 22d May, 1843
P. Q.
MYERS N2345
WATE
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.--The large amount of our out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith quidating our Claims, which, trifling as-they are, individually,-yet, aggregately, amount to a consider
able sum.
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the PATER, if brought to out notice we will endeavour to rectify. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us when any change of residence takes place.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25TH, 1843. THE Mandarins left the Island, for Wham- poa, on Thursday last, on board H. C. Str. Akbar. We understand they proceeded into the interior, to meet and escort the Imperial Commissioner KE-YING, now en route for Canton.
Before taking their departure, they went on board H. M. S. Cornwallis, to witness the investiture, by His Excellency, Sir Honry Pottinger, of Admiral Sir William Parker, with the Grand Cross of the Bath. A Correspondent is very indignant " at the excessive bad taste thus exhibited, of making the Mandarins spectators of hon- ours accorded for the humiliation and dis- asters of their country."
We may observe, that the Mandarins were unaccompanied by a Native Linguist, and hence, were entirely at the mercy of our attendant Interpreters, who doubtless, gave a very correct and proper version of the whole ceremony,-and, for aught we know, might have persuaded them it was got up for their especial honour and delec- tation.
AN article on the PEACE AND TREATY WITH CHINA, has been published in the Foreign and Colonial Quarterly Review, of January last. We have carefully perused it, and should not have deemed it worthy of serious criticism, had we not observed that it had been largely quoted and commended in several of the English Papers. More, the same publication contains a paper attributed to one of the most accomplished of her Majesty's ministers, but as that article has not De sent via overland, we have not yet an opportunity of pronouncing an opinion thereon, from internal evidence. But it is on these grounds that we review the reviewer.
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The Article opens with a sketch of the events which preceded the war; abundantly abuses the Whigs, and extravagantly eulogises the Tories. Indeed, the introduction is written in a rabid spirit of partizanship, for which we have an utter disgust, feeling sure as we do, that by no combi- nation of circumstances, can any set of men be placed at the Helm of power at home, who will not uphold the honour of the British Flag, and strenuously endeavour to bring to a successful issue any war in which we may be engaged. We have an abiding fan in the precomme of essentially British feeling, it boots not what party may be in the ascendant. During the usurpation of Cromwell was England less respected or feared?
The late war is attributed by this Reviewer to "the clamour which was raised, in 1834, against the East India Company's exclusive privilege of trading with China"-Lord Palmerston is ridiculed for selecting a Bed Chamber Lord to be chief Superintendent, whose memory is reproached for not having taken up his lodgings at the Company's Factory," but the Opium merchants (we suppose we must not call them smugglers) had got hold of him."*
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upon during the last Campaign? On the departure of the expedition to the North, whilst we dis- claimed any official illumination, we yet designated the course to be pursued, which we now find was exactly that alleged to have been marked out by Lord Stanley. So far from thinking this any great merit, or proof of political sagacity, we have before shown that our opinions were based wholly on circumstantial evidence, albeit, corroborated by many respectable authorities on Chinese affairs.
The Critic, nert details the military and naval operations, and among the horrors of the assault of Chin-Keang-Foo, records that a Surgeon of the expedition cut off such a number of the small feet of Chinese ladies, who had committed suicide as filled a cask, in which he salted them; and, we believe some indefatigable craniologists decapi- tated not a few of the defunct.
A brief geographical view of Hong-Kong and the four new ports next follows, and whatever there is of new information happens to be false, and the old quite stale. That this allegation may not rest on our unsupported assertion, we make the following extract;-
"There is a subject, however, conne cted with Hong-Kong, of which we believe there can be but one opinion. Sir Henry Pottinger, on his first arrival, was greatly astonished, as well he might be, to find large portions of the Island had been assigned to certain individuals, and that grants even had been made of whole villages, the rents of which, the poor Chinese occupiers had been ordered to pay the grantees. This can be no secret, for some of them have boasted of their estates in Hong-Kong." Every local reader cannot but laugh at such a monstrous mis-repre- sentation, for which we have been at a loss to discover the slightest colourable pretext or explanation. The only village near any location or allotment is that at the POINT. It is true the proprietor (wishing perhaps to be Laird of that Ilk) did, for protection, inclose it with- in the ring fence of his own allotment, but at the request of the villagers themselves. The Government, however, immediately interfered, and had the fence removed, to the detriment, we think, of the villagers, who had they hereafter been ousted from their homesteads, would have been right glad, as the amount of compensation uniformly adjudged to the aborigines, has very far exceeded their expectations. If any cause of com- plaint exists, it rests mayhap with the new settlers, who have sunk large sums of money in buildings and improvements; without as yet being informed upon what terms or tenure they are to hold the land. Up to this time, Government has reserved all its rights: not an Inch of ground has it alienated. It remains to be seen whether this extreme scrupu- lousness will be beneficial to the colony, at one time its success was jeopardized by it
We most decidedly protest against the opinion of the Reviewer, on the cession of Hong-Kong in perpetuity. He says, "Should it turn out however, that the Chinese only meant to confer occupation simply, retaining the sovereignty, as in the case of Macao, even this will be sufficient for our purposes."
We need not add we also hold as heretical the following recommendation. "There is a portion of our species, however, which it will be advisable the Consurar agents should not
them, and that is, their wives, daughters, or ladies of any description."
We feel we have already bestowed more space on this article than it justly merits, yet we cannot forbear citing the following passage, which is really curious, from its astounding absurdity-- Free trade indeed, destroying three millions of revenue, is it not notorious that its receipt has never been seriously perilled, and the Imports of Tea, into Great Britain have greatly increased since the abolition of the Company's monopoly? This season will exceed its largest Import more than fifty per cent.
"All the mischief that has happened in China, during the last seven or eight years, is the natural result of the alteration of matters to a system of FREE TRADE. It destroyed an extensive and flourishing commerce, by which many thousand families obtained a decent support, and reduced them to beggary; it destroyed the exchequer receipt of three millions of revenue, without, the trouble or expense of collecting; it deluged China with Opium, which was the cause of bloodshed to thousands, and brought millions to a state of poverty and misery, not by its use or abuse, but by creating a destructive war."
Had not the writer's ignorance been so
Of Captain Elliot it is said, " he went out with some other Scotchmen,-with Lord Napier to be provided for, and he contrived to bring the whole of the authorities of Canton against him, by setting their regulations at defiance; and finally, by taking up the Opium question and joining the Opium dealers, brought on the war."The Superintendent (Lord Napier) threw himself into the arms of the great Smugglers, and the succeed-eminently conspicuous, we should have been dis- ing Superintendent left his quarters at Macao to posed to believe he was an old Company's servant, do the same." Besides Captain Elliot "was so whose present enjoyments were embittered by incautious as forcibly to take out of custody one past recollections. But seriously, is it not of the Opium dealers, so placed by the authorities afflicting, that the mental aliment of our friends of Canton, and to save his life, surrendered the at home should be such garbage? whole of the Opium, pledging the name of the Queen for payment of its value to the owners, vho were of course delighted with so unlookd fer
a clearance."
We pass over a fertile topic of party controversy in England. viz., whose instructions were acted
With equal justice might the saine be said of the present Plenipotentiary.ED.
was a Chinese affair and not theirs. So now, under the new had the good sense and prudence to take no notice of it, as it system, we do not think that the Consul ar agents can or ought to take any part in this question, it being one of municipal regulation. The Chinese may be told, that every nation takes articles; that Holland attempts to pour into England illicit Gin! its own measures to prevent the introduction of contraband France, Brandies; America, Tobacco; and that neither Ameri- ca, France, nor Holland, consider themse Ives bound to take any measures for preventing their subjects from introducing it into the country of a friendly powar; and that England is obliged to maintain a coast guard of some five hundred naval officers, with half as many thousand men, at a great expense, stationed along the coast, for the purpose of preventing the induction of these prohibited articles. In this, or some manner, ought China to take her own measures, to crush the practice which sho
That we may not be suspected of doing injustice to this critic, we conclude with a passage, wholly accordant with opinions we have too often been compelled to express, and which if not held to be political axioms in China, yet are naught but redundant truisms in Europe. With respect to the Opium trade it is remarked,—
in, during the India Company's monopoly; but their servants No one can suppose Opium was not in use, and smuggled
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affects to consider as an evil."
The British Flag now flies on the Islands of the Sandwich group. On April the 6th, we drew the attention of our readers to the probability there existed of the cession to, or occupation by, Gfeat Britain, of the Sandwich Islands. We then, and be- fore, pointed out, that with the possession of Hong- Kong, these Islands assumed a new value, and a higher importance. We were not wrong, for, our trans-atlantic brethren, with that instinctive sagacity for which they are world-renowned, on the receipt of the news of the Peace with China, and the ces- sion of Hong-Kong, at once perceived it.
A message was immediately sent from the Pre- sident of the United States, to the House of Re- presentatives, touching the "Hawaian, or Sand- wich Islands," and incidentally, the hopes and prospects of American Commerce, from late events in China were discussed (vide No. 60).
It appears the American Government has recog- nized the Independence of the Sandwich Islands, and accredited Consuls, and moreover declared, that any infringement or interference with the native Government would provoke the resentment of the American people. Although the cession took place before this could be known at Honolulu, yet, the news, when communicated in France and America, will, we are sure, engender very bitter feelings of national animosity towards us.
We hope, however, the British Government will be firm, and retain these Islands, for it can- not be tolerated that they should continue to be under the thraldom of a band of Missionaries, who had contrived to erect a sort of theocracy, alike repugnant to sound policy and liberal princi- ples. It is too much to suppose that these beauti- ful islands are to be surrendered to the dominance of well-meaning, but ignorant fanatics.
In another part of our paper, we give a short sketch of the Sandwich Islands. We have now lying before us in English, and the Native lan- guage, the " Official Correspondence relating to the late provisional cession of the Sandwich Islands,” by which it appears, H. M. S Carysfort, Captain Lord George Paulet, arrived early in February, at Woahoo, and intimated, that his visit was " for the purpose of affording protection to British sub- jects, as likewise to support the position of H. M.'s Representative here, who has received repeated insults from the Government authorities of these Islands, respecting which it is my intention to communicate, only with the King in person."
The demands made, were-" The immediate removal of an attachment from the property of Mr Charlton, [the British Consul, then absent) and reparation for his heavy losses; also the acknow- ledgment of the right of Mr Simpson to perform the functions delegated to him by Mr Charlton,
Consul alena
guarantee that no British subject should be im- prisoned in fetters, unless accused of a crime, which by the laws of England would be consider- ed a felony." Some minor requisitions were also made, to which no fair objection could be urged, hence we only state the principal demands.
Copies of these documents were sent to Captain Long, the U.S. S. Boston, then at Honolulu, and it was at same time notified, that an attack, would next day be made on the town, if the demands were not complied with. His Majesty, Kamehameha III, declares" our impossibility of complying with the demands in the manner in which they are made by H. B. M.'s Representa- tive, in reference to the claims of British subjects. We do hereby cede the group of Islands known as the Hawaian (or Sandwich) Islands, unto the Right Honourable Lord George Paulet, represent- ing her Majesty Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland."
A Proclamation is subsequently issued by Lord G. Paulet, declaring the Provisional Cession of the Islands; that the British Flag shall be hoisted on all the group'; the natives to enjoy the_protec- tion and privileges of British subjects; a Commis- sion for the Government of the Islands to be insti- tuted, &c., &c.
We have copies of Public Notices of the BRI- TISH COMMISSION to March the 3rd. We are sorry to see the French Consul (M. Jules Dudoit) declined to lay his authorization before the Com- mission, which, in consequence, was compelled to announce, it would not recognize him in that capa- city.
No other course, however, could be adopted by the French Cousul until he had received orders from his own Government.
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A very proper notice on land claims is promul- endanger the continuance of our amicable relations | lic functionaries at those several stations, gated, but we cannot approve of so soon proclaim- with that country,
1 have the honour to
ng that a certain number of Licenses for the sale I am desired, therefore, to urge the appointment of Spirituous liquors (for each $150 is to be such a Representative, as a matter of the deepest harged) will be granted. We are well aware importance. the Missionaries could not prevent the illicit sale and use of spirits, and that the continuance of the prohibition on their sale and use, was incompatbile with British law; still, permission under severe regulations might have been unostentatiously,
Sir,
Your obedient humble Servant, (Signed)
G, G. de IL LARPENT,
To the Right Honourable,
Chairman..
if not secretly, accorded. We regret that one Sir Robert Peel, Bart., M. P, &c, &c,, &c.
of the first acts of the new Government should be to parade a sanction and approval of prolific Source of misery and crime, and which, whatever may have been the faults of Missionary rule, much to its honour, it has invariably striven to the utmost to check.
By a late letter from Canton, we learn that the very unfriendly disposition towards us is increas- ingly manifest.
A few days since, the Square was occupied by a mob, (owing to a fire over in Honam) when an opportunity was taken to pelt the British. Our correspondent holds the opinion that another out- break is inevitable. Commercial matters are dull, and but little doing. Of RAW SILK there is but little, it is Tsatlee, not No. 1, and $465 is demand- ed. TEA is firm and the shipments large, so that it seems certain fifty millions will be exported this
season.
The following vessels are loading, or about to load, with Teas at Whampoa;-The Equestrian. Susan, Orixa, Morley, Penang, Siam, Scotland, City of Derry, Columbus, Greenlaw, and Culdee.
In our No. 54, (March 30th) we pub- lished the reply of Lord Aberdeen to the application of the East India and China Association, with respect to the stipulations of the Treaty of Nankin. As we have not seen the application itself, nor the prelimi- nary letter to the Premier, in any of the English Papers, we think these documents may be of interest, and hence we submit them to our readers. We have referred to their contents on previous occasions. We also publish Fxtracts from the Seventh Report of the East India and China Association, with respect to the CHINA TRADE and STEAM COMMUNICATION with
China.
SIR,
London, East India aud China Association, Cowper's Court, Cornhill, 3rd Decr. 1842.
On the 2nd November, 1839, at the request of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, the Committee of the E. I. and C. Association, addressed a letter, copy of which is to be found in the papers laid before Parliament-Page 16.
2d. In that letter, they ventured to state, as the unanimous opinion of the Trade, the several objects which were then thought desirable to be obtained from the Chinese, in order to place British Trade in China upon a proper and satisfactory footing.
3d. Upon reference to the above letter, it will be found that most of those objects have been conceded
No 2, Cowper's Court, Cornhill, 31st December, 1842. MY LORD, Under the impression that the Treaty between Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and the Emperor of China has been ratified by her Majesty, and is about to be returned to China to receive the formal ratification of the Emperor, whose consent to its provisions has already been given, I am requested by the Committee of the East India and China Association. to express to your Lordship the extreme anxiety felt by all persons engaged in the trade with the Emperor of China to be made acquainted, as soon as Her Majesty's Government may think proper to disclose the same, with the provisions of the said Treaty, relative to the future conduct of the trade; information, which it is considered indispensable before any commercial operations upon an extensive scale can prudently be undertaken.
In a letter I had the honour to address to Sir Robert Peel (and which he informs me has been transmitted to your Lordship, I was desired to the terms upon which British Merchants might by the Committee to ask for information relative henceforth reside in China at the seveal ports pointed out in the Treaty; and also as to the mode by which the interests of British Merchants might be placed under the protection of diplomatic agents; and to these matters I beg respectfully to draw your Lordship's attention.
I am further desired to press upon your Lordship the importance of the Trade being furnished, at as early a period as possible, with the particulars mentioned in the 3rd article of the Proclamation of His Excellency the British Pleni- potentiary, dated the 26th August, in regard to the Tariff on imports and exports and to the inland
transit duties.
To place these several matters clearly before your Lordship, I take the liberty of enumerating them in the following order :-
1st. Whether the import, export, and shipping duties in China are to be fixed or arbitrary? If possible, what the amounts arbitrary are to -be? And whether they are to be uniform at the five ports opened to British commerce? 2nd. Whether the Co-hong monopoly is to be continued at Canton, and similar monopolies extended to the other parts (a system considered to be deeply injurous), or Whe- ther the trade is to be left entirely free?! 3rd. Whether British Merchants are to be allowed the privilege of possessing factories and warehouses of their own, and whether a system of bonded warehouses have been provided for at all the five ports; or, are the duties to be levied immediately upon entering
And punishment of British subjects in criminal
own country?
the Chingen Governe ment; but that there still remain some, to which the Trade attach the greatest importance, and upon which 1 am directed to lay before you the following observa-cases, in accordance with the laws of their tions, in the hope, that if not already provided for by the Treaty, of which the preliminaries only appear by the latest advices to have been agreed upon, they may, if they should be deemed proper by H. M. Government, be included in the details of the Treaty which is yet to be ratified.
Ath. The first remark applies to at the str: rying on Trade with the Chinese at the several sta- tions to which the British are allowed to resort. The Merchants trust that they may be allowed to possess Factories and Warehouses of their own at those several stations; that their wives and families may reside
In order to show your Lordship the necessity of obtaining information upon these important matters, I transmit herewith a statement of the charges heretofore levied on British trade in China, that they may be compared with those under the new tariff.
In conclusion, I beg to state that this Commitee is in correspondence with the East India and China Association of Liverpool, and I am author- ized to say that they participate in our feelings
and that to press the subject at this carly period would be premature.
CHINA TRADE.
The extra Mail from Bombay, bringing intelli- gence of the Peace with China, reached London the 23d November, when the principal conditions of the Treaty became known; and by reference to the Proclamation of Her Majesty's Plenipoten- tiary of the 26th of August, it will be seen that the main objects which the Committee, in 1839, submitted to Government as desirable to be obtained from the Chinese, had been oonceded. Still there remained some points to which the Trade attached considerable importance, and which, if not overlooked, were at least not noticed as such,-Whether the Merchants were to be allowed to possess factories and warehouses of their own, and to have their families residing with them; and, with reference to the consular establishments at the five ports opened to British commerce-Whether those appointed to that duty ought not to be wholly unconnected with trade; and that a Functionary of superior station, as a representative of Her Majesty, should reside at Pekin; and on the 3rd December the Commitee addressed Sir Robert Peel on the subject, whose reply stated, that he had forwarded the communi- cation to Lord Aberdeen, and that, "he would not fail, in concert with Her Majesty's Govern- ment, to give due consideration to the various matters. which will require attention in conse- quence of recent events in China.” The Commitee subsequently addressed Lord Aberdeen more at length upon other points which welfare of the future trade with China, and for the Commitee deemed of vital importance to the your information the Commitee's letter to his Lordship and his Lordship's reply will be found in the Appendix.
FROM ENGLAND TO INDIA. Parcels and Cases by the Overland route.
UNDER arrangements with the Peninsular and
Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the under- signed are prepared to convey Parcels, by the Mail, at the following Reduced Rates, if delivered on or before the 27th of each month, from which date, until four o'clock on the last day of the month, an extra charge of one shilling per pound will be incurred, and beyond which time no Package whatever can be received for conveyance by the Mail of that month. PACKAGES. WEIGHT. MEASUREMENT. UNDER 1 lb. 0 CUBIC FEET 0 do. 2 01
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will be taken by special agreement. The Freight will Goods in packages larger or heavier than the above
be computed by either Weight or Measure. JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on delivery.
month (being that of publication), made up like Newspapers (open PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 o'clock on the last day of the
to 10 lb., 3s. per lb.
RISK-To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India,-
unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two
and a-half per cent. will be made.
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, one-half per cent. (payable to
the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every article, will be added the above rates.
RECEIPT-Receipts will be given on the delivery of each Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the Receipt.
CONSIGNMENT-All Packages must be applied for to our Agents, at each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the marks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furnish the earliest ourselves write to the party to whom the packages are addressed. advice to the Consignees or if the postage (1s.) be paid, we will
AGENTS Calcutta, Capt. J. R. Engledue; Madras, Capt.
there with them, and that they be permitted to deal upon the various subjects now brought before your Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Capt. Twynam, (who are also Agents
generally as they please with the Chinese people, and without the intervention of any particular class of Merchants, similar to the Hong Merchants of Canton. 5th. The second remark has reference to the esta blishment of Consuls at the several stations. Hitherto the Consuls known to the Chinese Government have been Merchants, and have been treated by the Chinese Authorities as such, and not as the Representatives of the Crown. The Association well knowing the pre- judices of the Chinese, and the inferior light in which persons engaged in trade are considered in China, are of opinion that the two characters of Merchant and Consul, should be separated, and a Consul at each place be appointed totally unconnected with trade, and that a Functionary of superior station as representative of her Majesty, should reside at the Court of Pekin, and they think that only by some such arrangement being made, the infractions and oppressions to which the Trade has in former times been subjected, will be prevented, when the impression of recent events shall have worn off, the recurrence of which, without the power of appeal to the Emperor, might very shortly
Lordship's notice.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, &c. GEORGE LARPENT, Chairman.
STEAM COMMUNICATION TO CHINA.
The Committee here beg to say that, aware how advantageous a regular Steam communication to China will be, now that the British have possession of Hong-Kong, (declared to be a free port by proclamation of the 16th February, 1842,) and the privilege of trading to five other ports, they only hesitate to take any steps in the matter at. present in the conviction that the Governments here and in India must, at no great length of time, have occasion for constant communication with the pub-
to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. William Nicol, & Co. OFFICES 44, Regent street, Piccadilly; 16, John street, Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HARTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co. The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES BARBER, & Co,. 17, St. Mary Axe, London, to make public the
above terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s Agency in London.
forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of
Subscribers to the "MONTHLY TINES," are requested in future
to send their orders and subscriptions to
Macao, May 5th, 1843.
HENRY GRIBBLE.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.
THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO,
Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package.
Apply tu, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Quen's Road.
MYERS NO 34:35
40
NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND 1 NGK
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
D. WILSON & Co.
Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," and exposed for Sale, the undermentioned Goods, viz. :- Superfine Black Cloth Do. Red do. Do. Blue do,
Do. Scarlet do.
Glengarry Caps
Superfine Kerseymere Travelling Caps Horse hair do.
Oiled-skin do. Cloth do.
Navy Gold Lace
Hooks and Eyes
Glazed Hats
Salt Cellars
Hall Lamps
Telescopes
Thermometers
Plates and Dishes
Toby Philpotts Jugs
Embossed Jugs and Covers
Cruet Frames
Coat Buttons
Silk Gloves
Hair Combs
Naples Soap
Europe Boots
Leather Dressing Caus
Dressing Case's Filver Fittings
Writing Desks
Cotton Socks
Small tooth do.
Lozenges of kinde Pistols
Saddles and Bridles
Time Pieces
Perfumery of do.
Ladies' Work Boxes
Looking Glasses
Sausages in Boxes
PER VENICE.
Brushes of all kinds
Court Plaister
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
Prime Pork,
dozen Cases
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
Stationary of all kinde
Blotting Cases
Envelopes and Cases
Memorandum Books, Rulers
Hones
Drawing Pencil
Gilt edged Cards
G. F. DAVIDSON. Foolscap and Overiana Paper
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins :--Sherry. Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE. Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street,
TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europo and Monil Bore Oakum Corks Singapore Planks Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE-A quantity of LonвOCK RICE just landed ex JAGATRA Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by
Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
W. T. Kinsley.
HATS-Fine English made Black Beaver Hats, for sale by the undersigned, at $4 each. P. TOWNSEND, & Co: Hong-Kong, April 19th, 1843. FOR SALE. Ship Chandlery, and Stores of all kinds for P. Townsend & Co. Ships. FOR SALE-Flour, Beef &c. ex American Barque LARK orily at the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND & Co. Hong-Kong, March 21st, 1843.
NOTICE,
Mr. Edward Farncomb, Notary Public and Solicitor, No. 1 & 2 Magistracy Street Hong-Kong.
Colour Boxes
Patent Drawing Pencils
Steel Pens
Chit Paper Sealing Wax Patent Leads Bronzo Inkstands Chit Seals
Glass and Earthenware Lamp Glasses and Chimnica Coloured Tumblers, Glass Chandeliers Bronzed do. Decanters
Surveying Instruments
Saucepans
Tea Kettles
Tea Pots
Silver do.
Patent Water Filterers do.
Do, Marble
Iron Spoons
Bellows
Twine
Yard Measures
Beer Taps Bird Shot
Cooling Pots
Velvet Corks
Iron Cash Boxes
Table Knives
Bottled Herbs
Bloom Raisins
Patras Currants
Liqueurs
Cayenne Pepper
Cherry Brandy
White Claret
Hermetically sealed Hams. Beer and Porter
P. 8.-Their Blate Billiard Table will be ready in the course of next week.
Hong-Kong, 4th May, 1843.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, . THE Premises known as the Auckland Hotel, oppo site Hong-Kong Market-Place.
The Building is 65 x 60 feet, two Stories, with offices in the rear; dimensions of Lot, 93 x 105 feet. It is considered the best situation in the settlement, for Hotel or Store.
Also-the BUNGALOW, on the Queen's Road, in the rear of Marine Lot, No. 46, with Well, and large offices, including Stable; dimensions of Lot, 120 x 105 feet.
The above described Property will be Sold by Private Contract.
For further particulars. apply to
BENNETTE PAIN, & Co. Hong-Kong, 25th May, 1843.
1
NOTICE-DAVID HUME, BAKER, Queen's Road, begs to intimate, that he intends to remove from his present Premises, in the course of a few days, to nearly opposite the Old London Hotel.
Hong-Kong, 24th May, 1843.
NOTICE The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings.
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that country. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843.
No. 46, Queen's Road.
A BAY PONY for Sale. Apply Hong-Kong, 22nd May, 1843.
NOTICE-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de, Apply upon the premises to criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigno W. ALLANSON & Co. Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale Goods are received and sold on Commission. and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 Clothing, and Beaver Hats, A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
per pecul
Apply to
C. V. Gillespie.
NOTICE-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned FOR SALE-Newcastle Coals, in bags, at 50 cents and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao,
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre- mises to N. DUUS, or
FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by
His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- FOR SALE, Singapore BEAMS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and 6 to 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. Ditto ditto 11 "1 ditto.
Ditto ditto 11 ""one-half "
ditto.
ALSO,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, 18, Queen's Road. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE,
A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound Bags. Apply to N. DUUS, 18, Queen's Road. Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE.
Just received, per "GONDOLIER"-A small quantity of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong Kong, 20th May 1843,
18, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE
46, Queen's Road,
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong,
1841.
1813.
1830.
10th December, 1842.
An Account of the quantities of
the following Articles imposed for Home
consumption, in Great Britain, on an average of three years to the 5th of 1793. 1781. January, 1781, 1798, 1813, 1830, and 1841.
lb. 6,816,692 30,789,572 78,811,288 218,484, 24 445,059.623
13%
958,080 3,204,342 7,430,477 27,182, 04 52,829,738
39
426,958
919,162
3,503, 39
2,522, 11
347.775
1,005, 37
426, 30
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COTTON WOOL,]
SHEEP'S
FIR TIMBER,
RAW SILK,
INDIGO, TALLOW,
560,590⚫
CWT. 92,487 LOADS. 84,568
251,690
Edinburg Review.
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE VIDE SUPPLEMENT.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD HONGKONG.
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.nd of China & Hong Kong Gazette.
SUPPLEMENT TO No $2
HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, MAY 25TH, 1843.
OFFICIAL REPORT,
OF THE
CEREMONY OF THE INVESTITURE OF HIS EXCELLENCY, VICE ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM PARKER, WITH THE INSIGNIA OF A KNIGHT GRAND CROSS
Of the
Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, On the 18th of May, 1843, on board Her Majesty's
SHIP CORNWALLIS.
When His Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., &c., proceeded on board the Cormvallis, a salute of fifteen guns was fired from the Batteries on shore, as he embarked,-and, as Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, he was received on board the Cornwallis, at half-past ten o'clock, with a similar salute, and a Guard of Honour. A Throne, decorated with Flags, was erected on a Platform, at the fore part of the Quarter- Deck; a Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, being suspended in the centre of a canopy over the Throne.
The Royal Standard being hoisted on board the Cornwallis, was saluted with royal salutes by all the Man-of-War Ships in the harbour, and the batteries on shore; the Cornwallis (bearing the Standard) excepted.
The Procession of His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger, Her Majesty's Representative, then proceeded from the Larboard door of the State, Cabin in the following order :- Lieut. Pedder, R. N. Marine Magistrate, &c. A. T. Gordon, Esq., Land Officer, &C.
C. E. Stewart, Esq., Acting Secretary and Treasurer to Government, Captain C. Edwards, H. M.'s 18th Regt., Surveyor, &c. Capt. Ouchterlong Executive Engineer. Richard Woosnam, Esq..
Capt. Davidson, Assistant Com.-Gen. Capt. Edwards, 'H.M.'s 98th Regt. Assist. Quarter-Master Gen. The Rev. Mr Burrowes, J. R. Morrison, Esq., Chinese Secy.& Interpreter to H. M's Mission. Lieut. Col. Wilson, C. B. Paymaster to the Forces in China.
Secy. to H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger. Chaplain of the Cornwallis. Major Moore, C. B. Dep. Judge Advocate- General. Major William Caine, Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong.
A. R. Johnston. Esq., Her Majesty's Deputy- Superintendent of Trade, bearing on a Cushion the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath.
His Excellency the Vice Admiral, supported by Major-General The Right Honourable Lord Saf- toun, K. C. B., Commanding Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, and Captain Peter Richards, C. B. of Her Majesty's Ship Cornwallis, on approaching the Throne made his obeisance, and was received by Her Majesty's Representative. Lieut.-Colonel Malcolm, the Secretary of Legation, then read and published the letter from His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, com- municating the Queen's Warrant. The Lieut. Colonel also read and published the Royal Warrant from Her Majesty the Queen; at the conclusion of which Mandate, the Chaplain of the Cornwallis delivered the usual prayer.
Sir Henry Pottinger addressing Sir William Parker as follows, invested him with the decora- tions:-
SIR WILLIAM PARKER,
In obedience to the Queen's Most Gracious Warrant, which we have just heard read, I have the sincerest gratification in proceeding to invest you with the Decorations of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath.
In carrying Her Majesty's Commands into effect on this Quarter-Deck, I am vividly reminded that on this spot, I have had many opportunities of personally witnessing that rare union of valour, skill, energy, foresight, and decision which, as one of its results has directly led to the auspicious occa- sion on which we are now assembled, and thence I am led, as a matter of course, to turn to the ample field that is opened to me, on which I might enlarge, without the fear of being charged with flattery or exaggeration, on your long devoted and brilliant career in the service of your Country; but, I feel, Sir William, that no observations from me could enhance or exalt the merits of that career, and I also feel that it might appear super- fluous, if not presumptuous, on my part to pass any lengthened eulogium or opinion on your Services, at a moment when I am here, by Her Majesty's Special Commands, to bestow on you these Honourable Insignia, as a lasting and Public Memorial of the exalted and distinguished appro- bation and applause with which your Sovereign is pleased to proclaim to the world, her sense of your claims to these pre-eminent Honours.
For these reasons, I abstain, Sir Williain, from intruding on your notice, and on the notice of the Friends and Admirers by whom you stand sur- rounded, any lengthened expression of my own sentiments, and, after this explanation, my motive
cannot be misunderstood.
Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm, C. B., Secretary It is, however, due to myself, and also right to of Legation, bearing on a Salver, a Letter from add, that I am highly sensible of the honour that His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Acting is reflected on me, by becoming the humble instru Great Master of the Order, transmitting Herment of giving effect to the Queen's Royal and Majesty's Warrant, and also the Royal Warrant Gracious Favour towards you, and I entreat you to Sir Henry Pottinger, for investing Sir William Parker with the Insignia of the Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Bath. Lieutenant-Colonel Malcolm was attended by Mr. Midshipman Commerell, of H. M. S. Corn wallis, as a Page, who held the Salver during the The Representative of the Crown, His Excel- lency Major-General SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary in China.
This Procession advanced from the Larboard State-Cabin door, to the Throne, between Guards of Royal Marines, drawn up on each side of the Quarter-Deck, who saluted with presented Arms, as the Representative of the Crown passed. A Mate of the Royal Navy, and the junior Officer of the Royal Marines, at the same time, lowered the Colours with which they were stationed, on each
side of the Throne.
SER HENRY POTTINGER taking his station then seated himself on the Right of the Throne, and Sir William Parker, on receiving intimation From Her Majesty's Representative to advance, as preceded by his Suite, moving from the Starboard door of the State-Cabin, in the follow-
ing order :-
Lieutenant Wilmot, Flag Lieutenant. Mr Phayre,
Mate of the Cornwallis! Dr. King, Surgeon of the Cornwallis. Lieutenant Barrow,
Lieutenant Morris,
of the Cornwallis. Mr Forbes, Mate of the Cornwallis.
Mr Jackson, Master of the Cornwallis. Mr Chimmo,
Madras Artillery. Secy. Captain Haythorne, H. M.'s 98th Regt. Captain Conyngchame, Aid-de-Camp to Major-General Lord Saltoun. Commander Hough,
H. C. S. vessel Proserpine: Lieut. Col. Knowles, Royal Artillery. Captain Kellett, C. B., of the Starling. Captain Richards, C. B.,
of the Cornwallis.
to the Commr. in Chief. Commander Vyner,f. H. M.'s Sloop Wol Commander Wise, of the Cornwallis. Major Grant, C. B., Assist. Adjutant General. Captain Collinson, C. B.,
of the Plover.
Colonel Campbell, C. B., H. M.'s 98th Regt. Major-General The Right Honourable Lord Saltoun, K. C. B.
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It is no small gratification to me, Sir, to receive these flattering badges of distinction from the hands of Your Excellency, who has been so closely, and beneficially, for our Country, associated with the late operations of the Combined Forces in China. I feel most sensibly the Courtesy and Kindness with which Your Excellency has conveyed Her Majesty's condescending favour to myself, and beg to return you my most cordial and sincere thanks.
Her Majesty's Ships of War and the Batteries on shore then fired a Salute of 15 Guns, as a personal Compliment to the Vice-Admiral, which was returned by the Cornwallis with an equal number of Guns.
(True Copy)
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
the Chief Magistrate, to the Chinese Inhabitants It has been lately NOTIFIED by Proclamation of of Hong-Kong, that, between the hours of Eight and Ten P. M., they are prohibited from being out of their houses without lanthorns, and that after Ten o'clock P. M., and until daylight on the following morning, no Chinese will, in future, be permitted to go out under any consideration, unless he can produce a pass in English, specifying his object in being out at so late an hour.
A Proclamation has also been issued, prohibiting, under penalty of severe Punishment, all Chinese Boats or Vessels, from moving about the harbour after Gun-fire at Nine o'clock P. M., and until Gun-fire at daylight on the following morning.
W. CAINE,
CHIEF MAGISTRATE
FOR AMOY AND CHIUSAN- The Schooner LEVANT PACKET, Cap- tain CATTO, has room for a few Tons of light Goods only, and will sail, positively on the 31st instant. For Freight, apply on board. Hong-kong, 24th May, 1843.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
MAY. 17th Louisa 18th Wave 19th Levant Packet
39
Oinega
Mais
ARRIVED.
Forgan
Macao
Jones
13
33
White
Catto
Van Winning
Mauritius Manila
31
Macao
33
20th H. M. S. Agincourt Sir Thomas Cochrane 21st Caroline 23rd Mazeppa
19
Gazelle
19
99
13
Sappho Dunlop Velocipedo Woodward Catt H.M.T.S.Sapphire Fittock SAILED.
London
Singapore
Whampoa
Amoy
Calcutta
to believe, that Her Majesty could not have dele- Abberton gated this high duty to any individual who could feel more pride and happiness than I do, in execut- ing Her Majesty's High Behests towards one of MAY. her trusty and valued Servants,-for whom, from a long course of association of the most important the highest sentiments of public and private re- gard, esteem, and respect.
mal to onfortain
17th Regina 18th H. C. Str. Akhbar 21st Time 22nd Omega 23rd Wave
Caroline
Venice
24th Gazelle Mazeppa Abberton
19
31
Poole
Comre. Pepper Whampoa
Calcutta
East Coast Chusan
Whampoa
Chusan
Ronald
White
Jones
Perrit
New York
East Coast
19
Catt
London
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
I, now, Sir William, place these Insignia in your possession, with an unfeigned prayer, that you may long be spared to enjoy them, and to add to their honours, by serving your Queen and Country, whenever, and wherever, your ex- ertions may be called for;-that an increase to their honours will be the result, should opportu nity offer, the past is a sufficient earnest for the future, and whether, on your next return to your Native Land, it may be your destiny to pass the P. S.-H. M. T. S. Sapphire reports that the remainder of your days, surrounded by those whom Opium Schooner Ariel (Jardine Matheson, & Co.'s) you love, and troops of valued friends, or to go has been seized by Commodore Kearney, of the U. S. S. forth again to fight your Country's Battles and Constellation, at Amoy, for a violation of the American uphold her good cause, I will conclude, by Navigation Laws. It is said that the "Ariel" had humbly and devoutly praying the Great Disposer 8150.000 on board and those best informed allege the of all Events to shield you with His Protection eventual confiscation of the Vessel and Cargo to be almost certain. If so, we shall hear of more Captures. and Blessing.
Sir William Parker having given the following reply, the Royal Standard and decoration Flags on board the Cornwallis, and the other Ships of the Squadron were hauled down, SIR HENRY POTTINGER,
Permit me to assure your Excellency that I receive this distinguished mark of Her Majesty's approbation and favour, with becoming pride and gratitude.
I can truly say, that, for upwards of fifty years since I entered the Navy, it has been iny undevi- ating desire to fulfil my dutics with zeal and fide- lity.
With an honest ambition for the honour and
success of my profession, I have never ceased to cort- template with admiration and delight, the glorious deeds of the sister Service, nor have they failed to inspire a firm belief that, hand in hand, we shall, in every quarter of the Globe, continue the tri- umphant defenders of the honour and dignity of the Crown, and the interests of our Country.
The following Notification of the American Commodore, has been placarded at Koo-lang-
500:-
TO AMERICAN MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS.
All persons having Goods, Merchandize, or Trea- sure to ship from one Port to another, on this coast, are hereby cautioned against entrusting the same on board any vessel in the "Opium Trade," sailing under the Flag of the United States of North America.
Dated on board the U. S. frigate, Con- stellation, harbour of Amoy, Coast of China, this the 18th day of May, 1843. L. KEARNEY, Commanding the U. S. Squadron, in the East Indies,
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
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No. 63 VOL. II.
STATEMENT
LONGBONG GAZETTE.
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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY JUNE 1ST, 1843.
OF THE FORMS AND CEREMONIES OBSERVED AT THE INVESTITURE OF HIS EXCELLENCY MAJOR-GENERAL SIR HENRY POTTINGER, BART., G.C.B., HER MAJESTY'S PLENIPOTENTIARY IN CHINA, With the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath,
AT THE
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
At Hong-Kong, on the 20th day of May, 1843.
to the Cornwallis, as Page, to hold the Salver during the period of reading the aforesaid Docu-
ments.
THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CROWN,
His Excellency, Vice-Admiral SIR WILLIAM PARKER, G. C. B. This Procession passed on from the Ante-Room towards the Throne, between. Guards of H. M.'s 98th Regt., which were drawn up on each side of the Reception-Room; saluting with presented Arms, as the Representative of the Crown passed:
The Band of that Regiment playing "God save the Queen."
On Saturday, the 20th of May 1843, being the day appointed for the Public Investiture of His Excellency, Major-General 8IR HENRY The Vice-Admiral, having first made his rever- POTTINGER, Bart., G. C. B., Her Majesty's ence to the Throne, took his seat on the right hand Plenipotentiary in China, with the Insignia of a of it;-His Aides-de-Camp were then directed to Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, by His Excellency Vice-Admi- inform His Excellency, the Plenipotentiary, that ral SIR WILLIAM PARKER, G. C. B., Commander- all was in readiness for his reception. in-Chief of Her Majesty's Naval Forces in India, SIR HENRY POTTINGER, immediately advanc His Excellency, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, and China, the Vice-Admiral, attended by the ed from the Ante-Room, towards the Throne in Captains and Officers of the Squadron, left the the following order; Cornwallis at ten o'clock, with a procession of Barges, the yards of the Ships-of-War being man- ned in compliment. On landing, he was received by a Guard of Honour.
His Excellency and party, joined the Civil and Military Officers of the Island, at half-past ten o'clock, at the Government House, at Hong-Kong, where a Guard of Honour of Her Majesty's 98th Regiment was also posted for his reception. The ceremony commenced at eleven, when the Royal Standard was hoisted in front of the Govern- ment House, and saluted by Her Majesty's Ships, and those of the Indian Navy, then present, and by the Batteries on shore; the Ships being decorated with Flags used on occasions of Royal Festivals, and their yards manned during the Royal Salute. A Throne was erected in the Reception-Room of the Government House, on a Platform, decorat- ed with Flags, a Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, being suspended in the centre of the canopy,
over the Throne.
His Excellency, Vice-Admiral Sir WILLIAM PARKER, G. C. B., who was delegated to represent his Sovereign, on the occasion, began his Procession from the Ante-Room of the Government House in following order :-
AIDES-DE-CAMPS. Lieutenant Wilmot, of Cornwallis, Flag Lieutenant Lieutenant Morris, of Cornwallis, senior Lieutenant
Lieut. Daniell, (Indian Navy) H. C.S. Vessel, Acber. Lieutenant Pedder, R. N., Marine Magistrate.
A. T. Gordon, Esq., Land Officer, &c, C. E. Stewart, Esq, Assistant Treasurer, & Secretary to Government,
Mr Phayre, Mate of the Cornwallis Mr Shairp, Mate of the Cornwallis,
Capt. C. Edwards, H. M. 18th Regt., Surveyor, &c. Lieut. Davidson, Sub, Asst. Commursary-General. Capt. Barrow, Madras Artillery. Lieut. Young, Royal Artillery.
Lieut. Downes, R.N., Com. H.M. Steatr Vessel Vixen. Lieut. Phelps, R. N. of the Cornwallis
Richard Woosnam, Esq, Secretary to His Excellency, Robert Thom. Esq., Interpreter to H. M.'s Mission.
Sir Henry Pottinger.
Commander Vyner, H. M. Sloop Wolf. Lieut. Bate, R. N., H. M. Surveying Vessel Plover. Major Moore, C. B., Dep. Judge Advocate-General. Commander Hough, R. N., Commanding H. C. S. Vessel Proserpine,
Major Caine, Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong.
Mr Hill, Mate, Mr Blake, Assistant-Surgeon, Mr Capt. Collinson, R. N., C. B., H. M. Surveying Vessel
Willes, Mate, all of the Cornwallis,
Lieutenant Hay, 41st M. N. Infantry. Dr. Graham, Medical Store-keeper.
Mr Hoffmeister, Master Com H. M's Troop Ship Jupiter
Captain Haythorne, Aide-de-Camp to Major-General Lord Saltoun.
Mr McKnight, Naval Store-keeper, and Agent Vic- tualler.
Captain Graham, R. M., H. M. S. Cornwallis, Captain Conynghame, Aid-de-Camp to Major-General Lord Saltoun,
Plover.
A. R. Johnston, Esq., Dept. Superintendent of Trade. Lieut-Col. Wilson, C. B., Paymaster to the Forces. Col. Campbell, C. B.. H. M. 98th Regiment.
His Excellency, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Supported by the Right Honourable, Major-Gene- ral Lord Saltoun, KČ B., G. C. H., Commanding the Land Forces in China: and Lieut-Golonell Malcolm C. B., the Secretary of Legation.
Price 1 monthly Or 12 yearly
and at the same time, mark in the most public manner, Her Majesty's just sense of the zeal and abilities, SIR HENRY POTTINGER has displayed, in the service of his Sovereign and Country. I am.
To
[Signed]
With consideration, Sir,
Yours &c., AUGUSTUS FREDERICK,
Acting Great Master. Vice-Admiral, SIR WILLIAM PARKER, G. C, B.,
Commanding Her Majesty's Naval Forces, in China, &c. &c. &c. The Secretary, also, read and published the Royal Warrant, from Her Majesty the Queen.
VICTORIA. R.
VICTORIA, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, and Sovereign of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. To our trusty and well beloved SIR WILLIAM PARKER, Knight Grand Cross of our said Most Honourable Military Order, Vice-Ad- miral of the Blue Squadron of our Fleet, and Commanding our Naval Forces in China- Greeting:
Whereas, we have been graciously pleased to nominate and appoint, Major-General SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Baronet, Our Pleni- potentiary in China, to be a Knight Grand Cross, of our Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and whereas, in consequence of SIR HENRY POTTINGER's absence from Great Bri- tain, the Ceremony of Investing him cannot personally be performed by us,-know, Ye, that We, of our Princely Grace, and Special Favour, do hereby authorize and require you, at such time and place, as may appear to you Name, and on our behalf, to the Ceremonial most proper and expedient, to proceed in our
of the Investiture of the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, with the Ensigns of a Knight Grand Cross, of our said Most Honourable Order.
Wherein, you are to take especial care that nothing be omitted, which may redound to the honour, splendour, and dignity of our said Most Honourable Order, and which may at the same time evince the sense we entertain for the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Baronet, Given at our Court at Windsor, under our Sign Manual, this Seventh day
of December, 1842, in the Sixth
year of our Reign.
By Her Majesty's Command [Signed]
AUGUSTUS FREDERICK,
Acting Great Master. At the conclusion of this Mandate, the Chaplain of the Cornwallis, delivered the following appropriate Prayer:-
Rev. Mr Burrough, Chaplain of H. M. S. Cornwallis (to which he made due obeisance) Her Majesty's Lady Victoria, to be our Queen; and so together with
Captain Young, commanding wing of H. M's 55th Regiment, Captain Hail, Cammanding wing of 41st M. N.L. Lieutenant Carter, of Cornwallis. Major Grant, C. B., Assistant Adjutant-General. Commander Wise, of Cornwallis. Lieutenant-Colonel Knowles, C. B., commanding Royal Artillery. CAPTAIN HENRY KELLETT, C. B., of Her Majes tey's Surveying Vessel Starling, bearing on tapestried Cushion, the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath.
As the Plenipotentiary approached the Throne Representative rose to receive him. Mr Chimmo, the Secretary to the Vice-Admiral, then read, and published the letter from His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, communi- cating the Queen's Warrant.
SIR,
Kensington Palace,
Dec. 12th, 1843,
O Lord our God, who governest all things in Heaven and Earth, receive our humble prayers, with our hearty thanks-givings for that Thou hast set over us by thy grace and providence, Our Sovereign her, Bless our Gracious Queen Dowager, Adelaide, the Prince Albert, Albert Prince of Wales, and all the Royal Family: that they, ever trusting in thy goodness, and protected by thy power, may live long and happy lives on Earth, and after death obtain, everlasting life and glory in the Kingdom of Heaven. And do Thou, O Lord teach us, and all mankind, so to number our Days, that neither the splendour of any thing that is great, nor the conceit of any thing that Her Majesty having been graciously pleased, is good in us, may withdraw our eyes from looking on as a Mark of Her Royal approbation, of the distin-ourselves es sinful dust and ashes; but, that after the guished Services of Major-General, Sm HENRY example of, thy blessed Son, we may so pass the time of POTTINGER, Baronet, Her Majesty's Plenipo- our mortal lives, that hereafter we may dwell with thee tentiary in China, to nominate lam to be a Knight in all glory and Honour. And humbly we beseech Grand Cross, of the Most Honourable Order of the thee O Lord, as for ourselves in general, so especially Bath, I am to signify to you, Her Majesty's for this, thy servant, whom thou hast signally blessed virtues of his Most Honourable Order, and grant unto Insignia of that Order (herewith transmitted) in Admiral, bearing on a Silver Salver, a Letter conformity to the enclosed Royal Warrant, and it him long to live, so that in Thy, and in his Sovereign's from His Royal Highness, the Duke of Sussex, being Her Majesty's intention, that the same be service, he may, both by his life and deeds, approve Acting Great Master of the Order, transmitting done in the most honourable, and distinguished himself a true Knight, and so fight under thy bannet Her Majesty's Warrant to SIR WILLIAM manner that circumstances will allow of, you will against. Sin, the World, and the Devil, that finally PARKER, for investing SIR HENRY POTTINGER, concert, and adjust with him, such time, and Father, he may come to thine everlasting Kingdom, through the merits, and for the sake of Jesus Christ with the Insignia of the Order of Knight Grand manner fo: investing him with the Ensigns of a Cross of the Bath, and also the Royal Warrant. Knight Grand Cross, of 'that Most Honourable our Lord." MR. CHIMMO was attended by Mr. Robert Order, as shall appear to you most proper for Gibson, a Volunteer of the First Class, belonging shewing all due respect to Her Majesty's Order,
a
BENJAMINE CHIMMO, Esq., Secretary to the Vice- pleasure, that you should invest him with the with the marks of thy favour; endue him with all the
O
SIR WILLIAM PARKER addressing SIR HENRY POTTINGER as follows, invested him with the
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath:-
By Her Majesty's Commands, I take upon me with a sincere feeling of personal satisfaction, the Honourable Office of Investing Your Excellency, with the Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross, of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath.
This high distinction conferred by our Sovereign, will, I am sure, be appreciated by Your Excellency. as a proud testimony of the sense entertained by Her Majesty, of your eminently valuable servicos; the result of a life devoted to Public Duty, and of talents energetically, and successfully exerted, in the Service of your Country.
It would be superfluous to dilate on the public advantages, derived by the firmness and wisdom, with which the various important Missions con- fided to Your Excellency have been conducted; they are recorded in the Archives of India, and will, I am persuaded, be felt for ages to come in the extended commerce and Intercourse, which will be opened by the Honourable Peace, recently concluded with the neighbouring Great Empire. Your Excellency may rely, that I shall ever retain a lively remembrance of the benefits afforded by your enlightened and friendly counsel, as a Colleague, during the progress of the late Expedi-
tion.
In presenting these dignifying decorations, allow me in the purest feeling of warm friendship, to express an ardent hope, that they may be long worn by Your Excellency, with re-established health, to enable you to render further service to your Country, and in the uninterrupted enjoyment of all earthly happiness.
SIR HENRY POTTINGER thus Invested, addressed the Representative of the Crown in reply ;- Sir William Parker,
There are some situations in which it is not possible to give utterance to the feelings of the heart-In such a situation, I now stand before you. I feel all the heartfelt pride, and deep and loyal gratitude, that should fill my bosom in return for The Queen's Royal and Most Gracious approbation, and appreciation of my humble services; but I am not capable of expressing those feelings, as I could
wish to do at this moment.
My life from my earliest boyhood up to the present time, has been literally, uninterruptedly passed abroad in the Service of my Country; and when I declare that this moment is, in my estima- tion, an ample reward for that long exile from my native Land, it will be understood how truly value the honours which you have just bestowed on me in Her Majesty's Name. "During the remainder of my days, whilst I have, under God's blessing, strength and health, my de- voted exertions shall ever be at the disposal of my Sovereign and my Country, in any part of the world where they may be thought useful.
racter.
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tion, which is at present wholly inexplicable, seeing that the American Consul, at Macao, has publicly declared he is not aware of any inform- ality in the papers," which sounds very odd after the following letter of Commodore Kearney, which we copy from the Canton Press, of the 27th ult.
The observations which succeed the letter, (except the first paragraph) were intended for our last number, but could not be inserted for want of space. Our subsequent knowledge in no way
affects the view we then took.
U.S. Frigate, CONSTELLATION SIR,-After a strict examination into your papers,
in connexion
Harbour of Amoy, May 18th, 1843. with the rights and privileges or benefits of an American vessel, under the Navigation Laws of the Congress of the United States, in relation to the record and registry of vessels-I have made up my mind clearly on the subject, that the Schooner ARIEL has not the privilege of carrying the American Flag, or to take goods on board belonging to other citizens or subjects of any nation. The ARIEL, cannot leave this port, where I found her, unless to return to Macao; and every item of Merchandise or Freight must first be discharged here; and on having done which, to my perfect satisfaction, I will place in your hands a sealed package, containing all the papers and documents of the vessel, which you brought on board this ship; and they are not to be opened except by James P. Sturgis, Esq., the U. S. Vice.Consul, at Macao, to whom the package is addressed, unless on your passage thither you should fall in with a National ship of war and be boarded, or be cast on shore, and evidence such as you have, may be
required for immediate relief from capture or oppression,
The Officer and men now on board the ARIET. will be with drawn, and her own crow returned precisely at 6 to-morrow morning, when you can, if you please, assume the command of your vessel; but the American Flag is not to be
hoisted aboard of her.
It is to be understood, that in the event of her coming out of
I remain,
Your's respectfully, L. KEARNEY, Commanding the U. S. Squadron in the East Indies.
It is true all claims of compensation for losses or injuries by the Chinese, are barred by this Notification, and in this, to our minds, consists its whole purpose and value.
The same course the British have pur- sued, but more authoritatively; for what is the Proclamation of H. E., of the 14th of November last (Vide No. 36) but an equivalent announcement-nothing more; c. a. a. selon la façon de parler admise parmi les diplomates.*
Whilst on this subject, we may remark the late Notice of Commodore Kearney, may be published with the view to conci- liate the feelings or prejudices of the Chinese, and favourably impress them prior to the advent of the American Plenipotentiary, now en route.
If so, we have no ground of complaint, nor have we even, should the American Government (which is not likely) take measures to suppress the Opium trade, somewhat similar to those we have adopted to put down the traffic in Slaves, Great Britain has erected herself into the Custos morum of one hemisphere, why should not America (if she pleases) play the same role in the other?
Notwithstanding the statement in our Macao, it will be necessary, to avoid capture, to obtain a clear and last, we are disposed to think that the "ARIEL" will not be condemned, but if an unquestionable right to display the American Flag. she should be, it will, we think, be in con- sequence of informal papers, and wholly irrespective of her employment in the Opium trade. The Cargo and Treasure property, cannot, we believe, be affected on freight, whether British or Foreign whatever may be the ultimate fate of the Ship, and will of course be given up.
In our last, we had only time to mention the reported seizure of the schooner Ariel, by the U. S. Commodore, at Amoy; we also, then published a Notification issued by him subsequent to that occurrence.
We are still ignorant of the grounds for detention or capture in the case in question, hence we cannot discuss it. The Notifica tion is a Public Document, and its pro- mulgation an overt act, the prudence and policy of which, it well becomes us to con- sider. By it, American Merchants and others are officially warned against putting their property on board any vessel engaged in the "Opium Trade," sailing under the United States Flag.
We expect to have occasion to resume this subject in our next-until which time we defer any additional remarks.
In our last we give some extracts from the Seventh Report of the Committee of the East of February last. It is satisfactory to perceive India and China Association, presented on the first the labours of the Committee, have not been in vain."
We are sorry to note the East India Company decline abolishing the system of advances in India, on the hypothecation of goods. Would that the matter were within the scope of the Governor- grievance would (on proper representation) be General's duties, then, an acknowledged mercantile at once removed.
annum. The amount drawn on the several Pre-
I will only add, that it forms an additional source We learn it is the opinion of many, that of gratification to me, to have received from your this Notification is tantamount to a declara- hands, in the kind and flattering terms in which you have conveyed them, these high tokens of tion, that any property shipped on board The amount of Bills drawn on, or from, India Her Majesty's most distinguished, and gracious such Opium Vessels, would be liable to goodness and favour; and I beg to assure you, seizure by the Naval Officers of the United and China, by the Company, has, it appears, during from the bottom of my heart, of my lasting esteem States. We demur to this conclusion, and the last seven years, averaged £3,154,188 per and regard, both for your health and public cha-accept the Notification merely as a caution sidencies of India, from the 4th of February, After which Sir Henry Pottinger made his which the American Commodore deemed yogiro, post-42, to the 5th of Jan., 1843, amounted to at the Government House, as well as the Decora- announced, on the 31st of March, last from 11s. id, to Rs. 1d. the Rupee. tive Flags on board the Ships, were hauled down, year, (vide our No. 3) "that the Govern- and the Ceremony concluded. ment of the United States does not sanction the Smuggling of Opium on this Coast under the American Flag, in violation of the laws of China."
All the Ships present, and the Batteries on shore, then fired a salute of fifteen-guns each, as a per- sonal compliment to Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, the St. George's Flag being displayed at the Main top-gallant-Mast-head of the Cornwallis during the continuance of the Salute.
The Vice-Admiral afterwards entertained Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary, the Right Honourable Major-General Lord Saltoun, commanding the Land Forces, and the principal Naval and Military Officers at dinner, in honour of the distinguished ceremonies of the day. (Signed)
W. PARKER, Vice-Admiral.
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.-The large amount of our out-standing Arrears, admonishes us to request our Friends and Subscribers to oblige us by forthwith liquidating our Claims, which, trifling as they are, individually,-yet, aggregately, ambunt to a consider- able sum
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Receipt of the shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us PAPER, if brought to our notice we will endeavour to rectify. We
when any change of residence takes place.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
He, moreover, then added, "Difficulties arising therefrom, in respect of the seizure of any vessel by the Chinese, the claimants certainly will not, under my instructions, find support, or any interposition, after the publication of this notice."
Seeing that the employment of American Shipping in the Opium trade (since this notice was issued) greatly it has increased, is not surprising that the Commodore published his late notice of the 18th inst, which, after all, is but a corollary of his antecedent announcement.
We affect not a profound knowledge of the American Constitution, but all know and jealous guardianship of the rights and its distinguishing characteristic to be a wise privileges of American Citizens. On this ground alone, we should be bold enough to assert that the American Commodore has no more right, title, or ability to interfere with American citizens engaged in the Opium Trade, than has Her Majesty's Since our last the Ariel has arrived at Magad, Plenipotentiary with British subjects simi- and a correspondence has been published in the larly employed. Papers there, with respect to the cause of deten-larly employed.
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 18T, 1843.
The Exports of Bullion from London last year, as far as can be collected from the Custom House returns, are as follows:-
SILVER.
GOLD.
3,308 2,703
957,833 oz. 1,468,745 do. 195,270 do. 109,863 do. 2,000 do.
China Calcutta Bombay Madras Singapore. Although recent events have given a prominent importance to the claims of Anglo-Chinese Com- merce, yet, we have not seen that the Committee have done aught to press on the attention of the Legislature or the Government-the monstrous impolicy of the continuance of the present enor- impost on our Staple-The. perhaps explain this supineness, and may do so on dantly obvious; that we ought to have in London a another occassion; one thing, however, is abun- CHINA ASSOCIATION, distinct and different from any
other. On more than one occasion has the interests of the China Trade been swamped, and its just claims burked by their supposed antagonism commerce, we hope the Chinese Government will to Indian interests. announce before entering on the consideration of the Tariff, that it can only treat with us on the principles of perfect reciprocity. Such a declara- tion, would, we know, be a bar to all further
For the cause of Free Trade and our Local
The prompt and péremptory order of H. E. to release the
Opium Vessels which had been seized by Captain Hope (the Senior Naval Officer at the Chusan station) for a supposed
infraction of the Proclamation, by proceeding to Shanghai, is so recent an occurrence, and to wholly confirmatory of this view of the question, that it aced only be cited.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
negotiation, till advices from home could be re- ceived-for assenting to so equitable a proposition, would more than quadruple the duties now levied on British Imports by the Chinese. The magnanimous policy which forbade us dictating a Commercial Treaty under the walls of Nankin, we never could appreciate, and at the time we expressed our apprehensions that the sequel would prove it to be a capital blunder. We trust our anticipations may not be realized, but thus far they have been.
We are indebted to a much esteemed friend for a file of Peking Gazettes. We have glanced at their general contents, which, as usual, are of a very miscellaneous character. We have given a version of one of them, and in our next we shall present some others to the notice of our readers. Meantime we may enumerate a few of the prin- cipal items of intelligence.
Promotions are accorded to diligent Officers, who have succeeded in bringing to justice the insurgents, who have infested the frontiers of Keangsu and Anhwuy.
The completion of the new Edition of the Great Work on the UNIVERSAL STATISTICS OF CHINA is announced. We should think a Copy of this would be obtainable, and if so, a reference thereto might set at rest many disputed points with regard to this singular people. Some of our Chinese Students might now earn an European reputation, in the untrodden field of Chinese statistics. The Emperor, we see, grants a remission of taxes till the Autumn, 1843, to the inhabitants of a district in Chili, on accouut of a drought and subsequent flood, which had ruined their Crops. He also orders the deepening of a portion of the Grand Canal near Chin-keang-foo, also commands that officers be sent to superintend the deepening now in progress in Keang-su. A seizure of smuggled Ginseng is also made known-A stronger Gunpowder is ordered to be manufactured---And a Copper Coin of larger size than that now current, is to be issued.
There are, as usual, a number of presentations, appointments, and promotions, as well as degrada- tipo dismissals, condemnations, and Literary appeals, some of which exhibit incidents of interest which on a future occasion wemay remark on.
We are indebted to a Foreign friend for the following Communcation which we have translated, and often hope to have the same agreeable task in respect of con- tributions with which we may be favoured from the same quarter. Notice of the Dye extracted from the Root called SU-LEONG.
colour. Care is taken that the Paste be not pressed, which would injure the operation. When the water has been saturated with the Colouring matter, they immerse the Cloth, which is in loose folds, taking care that it is evenly dyed; the cloth is afterwards dried in the sun. This operation is repeated four or five times successively, until the cloth assumes the tint required.
With whatever care this operation is performed, it does not succeed in rendering the Stuff (as is asserted) waterproof. It is not surprising that this should be the general belief, seeing that the Cloth as worn by the Chinesc, closely resembles the impermeable silk or cotton cloths known by the naine of Oil-Skin in England.
During the summer, with vast numbers of the Chinese, their whole habiliments consist of a surtout and trowsers of this prepared Cloth, which is moreover of almost a gossamer texture. The natives' believe the use of this Cloth to be very salutary, and they imagine that they better retain their vigour by the perspiration not saturating their dress. An ordinary shower will not penetrate this cloth, the rain running off its glazed surface. When the wearer of this Cloth is exposed to much bad weather, and wishes to render it imper- vious to rain, he rubs his garment with lard, or pork fat.
We are assured that a close woven cloth prepared carefully with the Su-leong, and the operation carefully repeated, will become com- pletely waterproof.
Cloth dyed with the Su-leong will stand washing; but to give the cloth the same gloss or varnished appearance it had when first worn, it requires to undergo a fresh operation, as after long using, they colour only remains.
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this fair? Are the men in the ranks sufliciently rewarded by only a Medal, after all they have suffered, after all the privations they have experienced haud inerperte loquor'; let any man who has been North, only remember, and I shall pause with confidence for the reply.
and Soldier will wear it with pleasure, but, remember. ing what was done at the Canton River with the first North who suffered ten times the duty-have not these part of the Troops-have not those engaged in the men a right to expect to be at least similarly rewarded. The promotion amongst the Officers brings increase of pay, to the men this cannot extend, they must still continue without one solitary exception to eat their Roman supper, "a radish and an egg." and draw the sauce to sweeten it from contemplating their Medal. I doubt very much if the C, B's. would have been so welcome had they not brought rank as well as honour; for, when men do all they can to deserve a reward, they feel disappointed if they do not receive it, especially when their efforts are crowned with success. I do not urge it as I might do, as a right, because that implies a existing, which those high in Office dislike to hear duty, and this again supposes a moral obligation which reminds them what is due to themselves, than about, they would rather have their honour appealed to. their duty which suggests what is due to others: however, let me trust that the reasonable hopes and the
I do not wish to undervalue the Medal, every Sailor
just expectations,which have heen formed are not to be disappointed, and that those whose rapid and recent promotions cannot yet have effaced what they felt themselves before they obtained their rewards, will forward by every means in their power this most just and most necessary boon. They have now obtained a position and a standing in the service which will render their aid valuable and efficient, and I am confident they will not refuse to aid their less fortunate compa- nions in arms, unless, indeed, like Tiberius Caeser, they are prepared to reply "I do not remember WHAT I WAS." Except something is done soon and seriously it will be too late. and those false notions of economy, which, to use a very homely simile, "would allow the By advices from Canton, we learn that "The Ship to perish for want of the penny-worth of tar," Market for both 1mports aud Exports is very dull. will render all future efforts unavailing; now is the TEAS are neglected, few parties being now disposed time before the Dollars are appropriated; and if those to lay out Cash for them, but should a demand for in command will only remember their office has its Imports arise, or they be forced on the market, then duties attached to it, when success is obtained as well Teas will yet further advance. The Hong-Kong, and as before making the attempt to secure it, the Soldiers outside trade has hitherto taken off the small parcels and Sailors will not even yet be forgotten. of Goods which otherwise would have come up here for sale, which has se, I am persuaded Cotton Goods that circumstance, I would have been 20 per cent, lower, and Teas a tae higher.
market, that but for
The prospect for the coming. Imports of Corrox is truly wretched. For the last month due only Madras and Bengal have been wholly neglected, and sales of Bombay have been, some good parcels at 7-2, to 7-4. An early improvement in the demand, and price is not fooked for.
The Stock of RAW SILK is reduced to some 200 Bales, about double the quantity has been purchased during the last month; the greater part shipped, I believe, ex Oriza. I hear high prices were paid, say. 8465 Tratlee, not by any means No. 1. In Exchange, there is a demand for Bills at 4s 71d to 4s 8d; but the drawers stick out for 4s 7d.. As mentioned in your that
consisting of a surtout and trowsers) with a very will reach Fifty Mill the Export of Tea
During the Summer, the lower classes of the Chinese are generally clothed (the whole dress thin cotton or silk stuff, which is dyed with colouring matter extracted from a species of Yam, called by the natives Suleong. That kind which is brought from Chin Chew is considered as being of the first quality, and costs $10 the picul: that winch is produced in the florace not worth more than 4 or 85 per picul.,
The colour dyed by the root is a very deep Red, if the plant be young. Black if it be old. This root is covered with a black skin, like that of an onion: the inside is porous, and divided into regular compartments by veins of a blood red colouring matter. The substance of this root varies in hue from a pale yellow to a deep red, and has a bitter and disagreeable taste.
The dye from the Su-leong is equally applicable to all sorts of Cotton and Linen goods, and also to some kinds of (boiled off) Silks. The Chinese also say, they can successfully employ it to dye coloured goods,
It is neccessary to choose for the process of dying a fine sunimer's day. The dye is observed to be appreciably better, if the sun be quite unob- scured with clouds, and hence, early, in the morning is generally chosen, in order to be able to finish the operation in one day. One Catty of Su-leong root suffices, for a piece of stuff of 3 or 4 yards length, and about 14 yard breadth. They commence by washing the Cotton, Linen (grass-cloth) stuff intended to be dyed in cold water, then let it dry; this washing has for its object, to deprive it of gum and other matters used in the preparation and weaving of Cloth. The root is first well washed in cold water, then cut into slices (without taking off the skin,) and beaten into a paste, afterwards poured into a jar contain- ing a little water. After having been left to macerate about half an hour, it is passed several times through a sieve, always using the same water, which has already assumed a deep red The length of the OFFICIAL REPORT prevents its insertion.
seems now no doubt. There is more inquiry for OPIUM, and an attempt has been made to give it a spurt, and prices are nomi nally higher. Patna 8635, Benares 8615. Malwa 8555. The arrival of the Imperial Commissioners, and stringent measures of suppression in the Canton
ably.
From Chusan, you will, no doubt, have later advices, but on the 14th of May, the prices for Malia, w was 8640, at which 100 chests were sold; eighty chests of Patna, with a lot of Grey-Shirtings, were shipped on he the rateien 700 month. She was chartered at of per
The expected arrivals are large. Fifteen vessels from England, eighteen from Bombay, and eight
from Calcutta."
Our last advices from Chusan [17th ult.] report large transactions in Cotton Goods. Whites, Stock exhaust- ed; Greys, 83 80cs. Good Woollens also in roquest OPIUM-Patna, 8750 to $760-Malioa, 8830.
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE
THE BATTA.
Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843.
Yours Obty.
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[To the Editor of the Friend of China.] SIR-The imposing Ceremonies which have just taken place on conferring the Most Honourable Order of the Bath on Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker, and His Excellency Sir Henry Pottinger, seem to me, to present a favourable opportunity for making a few observations,, on a subject on which, however silent those interested may have been, they are by no means indifferent, I mean the 12 months Balla to those engaged subsequent to the River. No one rejoices more than I do at the liberal BARBER, & Co,. 17, St. Mary Axe, London, to make public the promotions which has taken place in both arms of the above terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will Service. But, what has been done for the Troops? forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of for those by whose sturdy perseverance this success the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s was obtained, and consequently the Medals and C. B's Agency in London. The answer secured to their fortunate possessors.
the
Subscribers to the "MONTHLY TIMES," are requested in future
is, that except a Medal; nothing has been done. And to send their orders and subscriptions to nothing appears likely to be done for them; I ask, Is. Macao, May 5th, 1843.
HENRY GRIBBLE.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terins, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission, G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Mackerel in Kits,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co.,
Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz.: Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build- ing purposes,
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate a G. F. DAVIDSON. locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to, E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:-Sherry. Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchora Chain Cables. Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
FOR SALE-Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON.
terms.
Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
On Saturday next, June 3rd, at 11 A. M, will be Sold without reserve. all the Stock in Trade of the Eagle Livery Stables, consisting of 9 Ponies, I Araban Horse, 1 Buggy and Harness, 1 Hearse, also a quantity of Saddles and Bridles, and immediately after, a fine Manila Pony. Terms-Cash.
P. TOWNSEND.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road. FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
No. 13. Queen's Road FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila--a superior article. Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE. Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS. Magistracy Street, TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
NOTICE. FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE-A quanlity of LOMBOCK RICE just Apply to
landed ex JAGATRA
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by
Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
W. T. Kinsley.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of P. TOWNSEND & Co.," was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND P. TOWNSEND, ROBT. EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843.
NOTICE-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned
and armed and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Bon-Macao,
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE. Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong Kong 14th Ansil 843
FOR SALE, Singapore BEANS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by half inch thick. Ditto difto 111 Ditto ditto 11
one-half
ALSO,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON,-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance A Orders for Wines Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to. Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher & H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, and all demands now due are to be settled by L. E. Christopher.
June 1st, 1843.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER. [Witness] H. J. CARR.
All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons holding claims against the said firm, to send in their claims to L. E. Christopher.
June 1st, 1843.
L. E. CHRISTOPHER. H. J. CARR.
NOTICE,-The 'Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by Public generally, can be furnished with fine sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings."
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Stem Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that countr. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to
Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843.
WILLIAM SCOTT.
A BAY PONY for Sale. Apply No. 46, Queen's Road. Hong-Kong, 22nd May. 1843.
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats, A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St. NOTICE.-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate term Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843 RTH-At Chek-Chu, on the 28th instant, the wife of Mr. George Prayson, H. M.'s 98h Regiment, of a son.. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED,
25th Bombay Castle, Lark 27th Patna
Baxter Tibbits
Ponsonby
29th Ina
Lakeland
31
Louisa
Forgan
ditto. ditto..
30th John Laird [Iron Ship] St. Croix "Will of the Wisp
Walker
Bombay Macao Liverpool Macao Liverpool Macao
Mazeppa
Frazer
SAILED.
MAY.
18, Queen's Road.
25th Eliza
Mc. Carthey
Whampoa
Louisa
Forgan
26th City of Derry 27th Lark
Vincent
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Tibbits
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Sir R. Peel
80th H. M. Str. Vixen
Mossman Wharton Ritchardson Metcalf Capt. Hoffmeister England A. Catto Amoy WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master!
Manila,
30
Amoy
FOR SALE,
A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound Bags. Apply to N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE.
18, Queen's Road,
18 Queen's Road,
Just received, per "GONDOLIER"-ASmall quantity of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843, FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superio Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines; Claret; Sherry; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira. Apply to N, DUUS, 8, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843,
28th Sarah
29th Parrock Hall
31st Thomas Crisp Ju z.
1st H. M. T. S. Jupiter Levant Packet
The VIXEN Steamer sailed without any previous notice being given. either to the Post or Harbour Master. We should be sorry to be compelled to believe with a Correspondent that "this is only another instance of the contemptuous disregard, with which the mercantile interests have always been treated by the Authorities."--EDITOR.
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SIR,
OPIUM-AND REPRESSING OF
SMUGGLING,
HONGKONG, THURSDAY JUNE 8TH, 1843.
[To the Editor of the Friend of China.] 1st-Dealing in Opium, and Smuggling generally in China, will in all probability soon become the subjects of discussion and legislation at home, and it is desirable that they should be here maturely canvassed. You state, that in my last letter, I am wrong in my view of the provisions of the Treaty, and in my Inter-national Law. With your permission, will endeavour to show that my opinion on these points is supported by competent authority. I shall examine the latter point first, for my whole argument chiefly rests upon the correctness of the principle stated in the 3rd paragraph, "every nation has an undisputable right to punish those who violate its laws" 2nd-In the reign of Queen Anne, a declaratory statute was required, to absolve even an Ambassador from the effects of our laws, and though subjecting such persons to the municipal laws of the country where they reside, is now disclaimed, I believe by all nations, still the necessity of the above act, proves how tenaciously jealous Britain ever has been of this right, and how clearly all foreigners residing in our country are amenable to our laws. Let us enquire what foreign Jurists write regarding this matter; in the 2nd Book, Chap. 8th, of Vattel, it is stated, those countries where foreigners may freely enter, the Sovereign is supposed to allow him access only upon this tacit condition, that be subject to the laws.' virtue of this submission, foreigners who commit faults are to be punished according to the laws of the country." I suppose that it will not be denied, that the ports and harbours of a country, are as much within its jurisdiction as the land itself.
In
3rd-It will not be necessary to enlarge further upon a rule, neither new nor unreasonable, and the dis-allowance of which, would involve every State in disorder.
received by the Chinese Government, it is impossible that those concerned in it, can be allowed to escape with impunity, under the pretext that their offence is of a petty nature
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duction of the Press into the Islands, one hundred and ten millions of pages have been published, every page of which contains such reading as tends to elevate the human mind, and make it wiser and happier.
under the thraldom of men whose labours result in such effets Now, why is it not to be tolerated that these Islands are to he as these? What sort of thraldom is that which teaches a man to worship the God who made, and Saviour who redeemed him, to live quitely under his rulers, to respect the rights of his neigh- bour, to enjoy the fruits of his own industry, to hallow the Sabbath, and to dress himself in decent apparel? But I deny that the missionaries have ever erected a theo racy at the Sand- wich Islands, and it is your part, now Mr. Editor, to prove that the sort of theocracy which they have established is " alike re- pugnant to sound policy and liberal principles."
exponent of public opinion, it were proper that your readers If you, as editor of a public print, take upon yourself to be the empty declamation and hard words. If you mislike the doings should be informed of the facts of the case, and not served with
of the missionaries, shew where they have done wrong, and help them with your advice to do better, before you go out of your way to stigmatize them as "ignorant fanas" You make no comment upon the Catholic missionaries, aided by the Captain and Officers of a French frigate, celebrating high Mass at Houo. lulu against the wishes of the people. I have paid more atten. have the effect of informing you regarding the merits of the tion to your remarks than they deserve, but not too much if they
7thi-The only difficulty that occurs to me, is, the extent to which we ought to interfere in repressing Smuggling. It would probably be unwise to go ro for such a systein could not be carried out, without far as the Senior Naval Officer at Chusan lately did, maintaining a fleet on the China coast. would be highly inexpedient to allow the Chinese to Besides it suppose, that we could control, and therefore in some degree, be responsible for every British trader who from his Notification at Koolongsoo, will, I suppose, scils along their coast. The American Commodore, take a still inore vigourous measure against the Opium Trade, than our Captain attempted. Notwithstanding the anxiety of the American Government to conciliate the Cabinet of Pekin, it remains to be seen if it has authorized, or will sauction his proceedings. The Russian Government has already prohibited the traffic in Opium. I would rather however, consult the dictates of justice and of prudent policy, than the example of foreign nations. Our indignation against an unworthy contraband traffic. must not lull us into an oblivion, of the measures regarding Opium in other You well remark upon the conduct of Lord G. Paulet regard. parts of our Empire; I would therefore only recoming the sale of liquor and it is worthy of notice, that one of the mend, with the view of suppressing Smuggling, that frigates (L' Artimise, and Carysfort) is to give, or compel the first acts of the commanders of both the English and French every British subject engaging in it, who may be appre-authorities to give full license for every intoxicating drink to run hended by the Chinese and delivered up to us, should be its course of death through the land. But is this a small matter punished, so that those who resist the search of the compared to the injustice of Lord G. Paulet in thus taking pe Chinese Revenue Officers, be held responsible for all the consequences that may follow-That any one residing on this Island, if complained against as a Smuggler, and convicted, be if a foreigner expelled, and if a British subject, duly punished. They are not to convert a British possession into a den of smugglers, to the degradation of the national character, and to the annoyance and injury of the Empire, with which, we are to be connected by the tics of fair
inter commercial advantages.
29th May, 1843.
OBSERVER.
4th-The Chinese Government, appears therefore to have a perfect right to punish those foreigners who (To the Editor of Friend of China.) violate its laws,--whether she exercises this power SIR, It is no new thing in the world for things to herself, or transfers it to the government to which the be called by their wrong names, to have good called offender is subject, is immaterial, the same high evil, and evil good; yet, it was with some surprise that authority declares, "If the offended State has.in her I read in your paper of the 25th ultimo, "that the power the individual who has done the injury, she Missionaries in the Sandwich Islands were well mean- inay without scruple bring him to justice, and punishing but ignorant fanatics." At this day, after the him. If he has escaped and returned to his own conn- character, objects. and conduct of this body of men try, she ought to apply to his Sovereign, to have has undergon the scrutiny it has, from friend and foc, justice done in the case. And since the latter ought it seems to be almost needless to produce new argu- not to allow his subjects to molest the subjects of other ments to prove their claim to the confidence and States, or to do them an injury, much less to give open approbation of every right-minded man, and I can audacious offence to Foreign Powers, he ought to account for the terms you use, ouly by the supposi- compel the aggressor to make reparation for the tion, that, having spent much of your life in the turmoil damage or injury if possible, or to inflict upon him an of London, aud near the influence of the Quarterly exemplary punishment, or finally, according to the Review, you are ignornat of what these men are, and nature and circumstances of the case, to deliver him what they have done. It is easy to apply harsh up to the offended State, to be there brought to justice. epithets to men and measures, and sometimes their I am aware that the sordid mercantile spirit of our harshness is in direct ratio to the person's knowledge other nations, but I trust it will not overrule the obliga. the writer's private opinion, rather than from an un- tions of Treaties, and of Inter-national justice. biassed view of the merits and demerits of the ques. 5th-To ascertain the design and object of that tion. condition of the Treaty, which stipulates that the offenders of either nation, be surrendered to the Government to which they belong. We have only to recollect the melancholy fate of those unhappy foreigners, who, to the eternal disgrace of those who gave them up, were delivered to Imperial justice. It was necessary to provide against the murder of innocent men in all future times, and the stipulation in question was wisely framed. In virtue of that condition, all offenders will be handed over to us, and "the Sovereign who retuses to cause reparation to be made for the damage done by his subject, or to punish the offender, or finally, to deliver him up, renders himself in some measure an accomplice in the Injury. and becomes responsible for it." A Provision of the nature in question, is not altogether unknown in Treaties, but, it is so rare that its obligations may never have been formally laid down. Had it however, been entirely omitted, and the Chinese voluntarily delivered up a British offender, the law of nations, as just quoted, would have required the infliction of punishment; and the giving up of offenders being now made compulsory on both parties, renders the obligation of punishing them equally, if not more imperative. 6th-Smuggling elsewhere, pursues her dishonest and crooked ways, under the shade of concealment, and practices all those artifices which concious guilt naturally resorts to here she raises her shameless front before the eyes of all men, and in the full blaze of the noon day sun; imagining perhaps, that her bold and gigantic operations will scare us into silence. Smuggling Opium is not only an offence against the fiscal laws of the Empire, but is regar !ed as a serious crime, on account of the drug itself; so that, whether we look to the scale upon which Smuggling is carried on, or to the nature of the chief contraband article, as
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Session of the Islands, and deposing the King without allowing the native authorities time to refer their hard case to Her Majesty's Government for decision. I cannot suppose that the British Nation will consent to so summary and flagrant an occupation of the country; if they do, it will go nigh to adding a new para. graph in history, to that chapter of which the story of the partition of Poland is the first section.
PER FAS.
We have much pleasure in being authorised to publish the following communication, which entirely relieves Sir Thomas Cocrhane from an imputation of discourtesy, which we are glad to know, is as alien to his disposition as it is incom- patible with his high character and standing in the Service :-
SIR,
HONG-KONG, 6th June, 1843.
With reference to several documents you have lately shown me, I have the honour to request you will submit to Sir Thomas Cochrane the following statement:-
In a letter addressed to the Editor of the Friend
of China, and published in that Paper, on the 25th ultimo, I made assertions relative to Sir Thomas Cochrane, H. M. S. Agincourt, which, though obtained from sources which I had every reason to rely on, subsequent information has proved to be entirely incorrect. I have, therefore, no hesitation in expressing my and in tendering to Sir Thomas gs, for the imputations a cust
him. upon In thus acknowledging my error, I trust I shall be acquitted of all desire to reflect upon any party, and the circumstances above adverted to, having already been before the public. I would also desire that the above expression of my regret may appear in the same Paper.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant, J. R. MAGRATH, [Signed] Lieut-Adjutant, 55th Regt.
Hong-Kong.
It is now twenty-two years since the first mission- aries landed at Houolulu. They found the Sandwich Islands destitute of all orderly government, and the weak exposed to the aggressions of the strong; the natives were degraded heathens, living like the brutes, and had but just cast off the tyranny of a system of the grossest idolatry; they were without a written lan guage, and, of course, without books or schools, and ignorant of their obligations to their Maker, and their rights as men. By a late report of the Mission, it appears that during these twenty-two years, among other things which have been done, that the language has been reduced to writing, and the entire Bible translated into it, and 10,000 copies of it, and 20.000 New Testaments, printed; that there are now 335 The Dep. Judge-Advocate-General, &c., &c., &c. Schools established in the group, in which 18,034 pupils are instructed; that the Sabbath is everywhere respected as a day of rest, and that there are 14.893 members of Christian Churches. The natives them. We are glad to find, that the late selves have framed a Constitution, and a system of laws is being established which guarantees to every man measures of the Naval Authorities have the liberty of worshipping God as he likes, and secures effectually prevented the incursions of the to every man the fruits of his own industry. Several Churches too, have been built by the people. In short, Kowloon Robbers. On, Shore we have, we by the labours of these "well meaning" men, the regret to say, accounts of several attempts whole nation has been raised from a state of heathenish at burglary that have been,made, one we are degradation to be a civilized, well-organized society told was successful, at the house of Colonel observant of their own laws, and able to understand their rights as men. Such results have not heretofore Wilson, Pay Master of the Forces, and been the consequences of the labours of ignorant men, property of considerable value was lost. and it were much to be desired (so far as I can see) We would advise our readers not to that the world had more of fanaticism like this exhi-
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AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH, 1843. WE much mistake if our readers will not share our surprise and disappointment on perusing the Proclamation, and other Official Notifications which we this day publish in a Supplement.
For some time past, we have been anxi- ously awaiting the authorization from home, of the establishment of Courts of Civil, Criminal, and Admiralty jurisdiction.
We do not dissemble our regret at the resurrection of such a notable speci- men, (for we have long considered it dead and buried) of Lord Palmerston's abortive legislation, as the Act of the 3rd and 4th Will. 4, Cap. 93.
When this A was passed in 1833, it had the condemnation of the Torics, the indifference of the Whigs, the contempt of the Radicals, and the calm and temperate remonstrance of the advocates of Free Trade, and those most interested in China.
It was then held to be quite pitiable, that the New System, on its first advent in China, should wear such a motley garb, be patched and disfigured with the fag ends and musty remnants of the old regime.
ALTHOUGH WE SHOULD deplore as an evil, any permanent governmental connec- tion with India, so long as it is ruled by the East India Company, yet we deeply regret that the arrangements for the future conduct of affairs here, have not been made under the control or advice of Lord Ellen- borough. He is so thoroughly informed on all matters affecting our mercantile inter- ests, so well aware of the important con- siderations involved, and more than all, his Lordship is deeply imbued with the spirit of the times, and a zcal for social advancement, that quite convinces us hao our future regulations emanated from him, we should have had only to express feelings of the liveliest satisfaction, in lieu of heart- felt disappointment.
By a late Peking Gazette, we notice that a Re- port has been made by the Treasurer of the Privy Council, wherein he states-that whilst the aggre- gate arrears of Taxes, up to the fifteenth year of the Emperor's reign, had only amounted to 25,003,000 taels of silver (about £8,000,000 Ster- ling), yet, during the last two years alone, the arrears had amounted to 19,906,500 taels.
Owing to the necessity of keeping the Army and Navy in a state of discipline, and the expenses of the War, it is recommended that increased ex- ertions be made by the Viceroys and Provincial Governors to collect the outstanding taxes. The following translation from the Peking Gazette, we referred to, but could not find space for it in our last number:-
TRANSLATION.
It is, however, right to say, this Act was wowedly provisional, the ardan in Council oportertexts i comu the 9th December 1833, says-
"Provided also, and it is further declared, that the regulations herein contained are, and shall be considered as provisional only, and as continued in force only until Ilis Majesty shall be pleased to make such further, or other Order in the provisions, in pursu. ance of the said Act of Parliament, as to His Majesty, with the advice of His Privy Council, may hereafter seem salutary or expedient, in reference to such further information as may here.
after be derived from the future course of the said trade."
This is explicit enough, and yet, after an interval of nearly ten years, and after the momentous changes and great events which have lately come to pass, we very quietly revert to the provisional and wholly inadequate legislation of the year 1833. So little are the wants and requirements of one of the largest trades in the world, or the condition of this rising Colony known or heeded at home.
We are told that Captain Elliot,.in vain endeavoured to render this statute operative, and whilst we admit the expediency of having a Court for the trial of British Subjects for offences amenable to Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, we would yet very respectfully inquire whether one tithe of the inconvenience has been experienced in the Colony from the non-existence of such Courts, as has been felt from the want a Court of Civil Jurisdiction.
It is unnecessary for us to tell our read- ers that H. E.'s labours have been incês- sant-with uncommon energies-yet so
Obey the Emperor's words. Whereas Ke-ying and Military and Naval discipline, the Military Board at Peking, will take measures that an immediate inspec. tion of all Fire Arms takes place, and it will issue conformable directions to every subordinate Board in the Provinces.
The Military Board will despatch certain high Officers (who are named) into the Provinces, to exercise a proper supervision.
Every Soldier and Sailor although accustomed to the use of muskets and cannon, must still learn and practice the new exercise.
Every year there shall be four inspections, at which, the Viceroy or Provincial Governor shall attend. The months, when they shall take place, are the 2nd, 5th, hereafter be named by 8th, and 11th; the days will hereafter be named by
the Military Board.
Whoever excels in firing at the target, to be reported as worthy to be (sent up and see the Emperor) rewarded.
The pattern or model of the Cannon to be an eighteen. Let a broad open space be chosen, outside the Cities, for exercising, and those officers who do not acquire a perfect knowledge, will go back to their former positions.
to the Viceroys and Provincial Governors, will consult The High Officers deputed from the Military Board and arrange with them, clearly distinguishing, what is right and what is wrong.
Theso who excel in firing at the mark, shall be rewarded, whereby is shown how proper it is diligently
to learn.
The musket and cannon practice for Sailors, will be regulated by the difference of the service, the officers will have a target fixed on a boat for the purpose. Send this to Keangsu, Che-keang, Canton, and Shantung Provinces, to every Viceroy and Provincial Governor and Military Commander. Ye will diligently teach and learn, so that it may arrive that
at the quarterly examinations, many who have long striven and earnestly desired to look up on the can hope to attain this without effort. Imperial Face may thus attain their wish. But none All according to this consult and do.
Respect this
We are favoured with the loan of some late numbers of the "Annales Maritimes et Coloniales," by Mr C. A. Challaye, the French Consul. Among many sub- jects of much interest, some of which we hope to translate and present to our readers, we note the following account by CAPTAIN DE ROSAMEL, of the Danaide, Corvette, of his visit to Hong-Kong, in 1841.
It is addressed to the Minister of Marine, of France. Danaide, Oct, 8, 1841.
After quitting Macao, in order to proceed to the North Coast of China, I cast anchor for three days in the Port of Hong-Kong, now entirely an English possession.
Maritimely considered, it is impossible to meet with a finer harbour. All the fleets of the world might lie there in safety. Two entrances equally easy, opening one to the East and the other to the West, render the approach convenient during both monsoons. Unfortunately, it is situated too much inconvenience, already the bay of Hong-Kong is out of the direct route to Canton. Despite this covered with Ships. The difference of the English colonial system-all liberty; and that of the Portuguese-all restriction, has already attracted a numerous Chinese population to the new Colony.
There, at least, there is no Mandarin as at Macao, to make them feel the weight of his authority. At Hong-Kong, the Chinese peoples naturally vicious in their search of enjoyments, can give loose to their propensities and passions, so that the cafés, eating and drinking shops, gambling houses, opium booths, &c., have already fully occupied the space allotted by the authorities. One is astonished at seeing the rapidity with which the Chinese raise their bamboo houses, and above all, the perseverance with which they repair all damages from fires or typhoons.
Without exaggeration, one can rate the number of Chinese at the present time established at Hong- Kong, at fourteen to fifteen thousand. In this number I do not count the floating population, living in boats, who go to seek their subsistence on the opposite coast, north of the Island, or in the neighbouring bays. Barely five or six hundred English form the garrison of this anthill, not an inhabitant of which appears to be idle.
Some
Mr Johnston, Governor of Hong-Kong, ex-sous- intendant commercial with Captain Elliot, employs some hundreds of Chinese in making roads across this mountainous and scarped Island. warehouses for the most eminent English com- mercial houses at Canton, have been already built, upon ground which was sold as dear per square foot, as that realizable for the most valuable situations in Paris. The firm Malhison, & Co. (Matheson, & Co.) pay, they assure me £400 per afnum, ammual rent, for the purchase of a little offrand as the butthat godosia The chiefs of the powerful and rich mercantile houses, wait till the China affair is terminated, when they will all establish themselves at this new commercial entrepôt. But supposing the English Government retains Hong-Kong, it will become perhaps of little importance, if, as is supposed Amoy, Chusan, and Ningpo, are open to foreign trade, then the purchases of land at such exorbitant rates, will be exposed to rude deceptions, as to its real value.
Although eight days before my arrival at Hong- Kong, the Expedition had sailed for the North, yet the anchorage was crowded with Shipping; three men-of-war, many large country vessels, besides transports, and those pretty opium clippers, (ces Jolis klippers marchands d'opium) which an air of animation to the scene, that we could hardly help thinking we were at some old and long established resort of commerce,
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easily procured water at 1 dollar a butt, delivered on board; and fine bullocks at 14 dollars cach, about half the price paid at Macao.
Professor Liebig, in fis ANIMAL CHEMISTRY, has well remarked- Wes e shall never be able to dis-
cover how men were led to use the infusion of a certain leaf-TEA or the decoction of a certain seed-COFFEE." But some cause, there must be, which has induced whole nations to make the practice a necessary of life. And it is surely still. more remarkable, that the peculiar effects of both Plants on the health, must be ascribed to one and the same substance; the presence of which, in two vegetables belonging to different natural families, and the produce of different quarters of the globe, could hardly have presented itself to the boldest
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imagination. Yet, researches have demonstrated that Caffeine, the active principle of Coffee, and theine, that of tea, are in all respects perfectly iden- tical. Tea and Coffee were originally met with among nations whose diet is chiefly vegetable. Without entering minutely into the medical action of Caffeine (théine), it will surely appear a most striking fact even if we chose to deny its in- fluence on the process of secretion, that this sub- stance, with the addition of oxygen and the ele- ments of water, can yield taurine, the nitrogenised compound peculiar to bile."
corroboration to the present state of the Protest- ant Missions in China. One thing we must, however, say, and we say it with sincere regret, that the effect of Missionary labours, here at least, are only known and heard of, through the medium of the religious publications and papers, sent to us from England and America.
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By letters from Amoy, to the 3rd June, (per We believe, in no previous work on Physiology II. M. S. Thalia) we learn that a fair business in has the function of the bile been pointed out so British Imports was doing at that Port. Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843. RICE had been up to $3 per picul, but had de- clearly as in this of Professor Liebig's. He has clined owing to the heavy arrivals from Formosa FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- demonstrated that it is not an excretion, nor an ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs assistant of digestion, or nutrition of the tissues, but to $2. The late high prices at Amoy would, it was thought, induce large shipments from Manila, an! and Woollen Tartan-by that "it is consumed in the respiratory process, perhaps from Java, which our Correspondent said W. T. Kinsley. and is merely the vehicle of the carbon and hydro- would keep down prices. As at Ningpo the cus- gen, which, in that process, unite with the oxygen, tom of the native trade is to sell Rice per picul of and are given out from the lungs and skin as car- not 100 catties, but about 135 to 140 catties, a bonic acid and water. A horse secretes 37lb of bile daily, and in man, whose diet is mixed, from 17 recollection of this fact will often explain an appar- to 24 ounces of bile are daily secreted. Even in or native rice, and that imported by the British. ent descrepancy between the prices of Formosa the carnivora, a large dog, for example, secretes The Rice trade is the principal one at Amoy, Ib2+ daily." copious and regular supplies are obtained from For- mosa which affords ordinarily but a poor margin for the British Importer. Still, as with us the neces- saries of life fluctuate in value owing to the sea- sons, and hence at times the price of rice at Amoy rules at double the rate it now is.
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Q. IN THE CORNER we thank, but we must tell him that we should urge the parties to do the very opposite he recomends. OBSERVER'S Letter we now publish, but we must say that we wholly disagree with him in opinion. We should be glad to know what authority in Inter-national or Criminal Law, can be found for constituting a Smuggler a Criminal. The armed resistance against the authorities of one's own country,, not the Smuggling constitutes the crime; as is evident by Smuggling itself, being by British law but a mulctuary offence. The confiscation of the Contraband Property, and a fine, at most, of treble the value, being deemed enough to purge the offence. Some Continental Jurists go so far as to assert, that the infliction and payment of such
SANDAL-WOOD.-The present price is really $6 to 89, according to quality. Higher, but merely nominal rates are given. This article is dull of sale, and large arrivals are expected by the Junks from the south.
and 86 for best, but no sales; the more northern RATTANS. The price is 83 50cs. to 84 50cs, ports afford a better market for this article, which it is said has lately come into use for Charcoal, which is required in the manufacture of a superior kind of gun-powder now made by the Chinese.
PEPPER in little demand, by the Junks' recent arrival with large supplies; nominal prices for good, 85 50cs. to $6.
COTTON GOODS-Grey Long Cloths of good
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fines, involve no loss or dimiunition of personal quality in slight demand at $3 30cs. At $3 would 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown honour to a citizen. It is certain that offences of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. against the revenue laws at home, entail no Hong-Kong, 10th December, 1842. disqualification of citizenship on the offender. As regards the infractions of the Revenue Laws of other countries, we have so often scouted the notion of its beign treated as a cognizable offence by any power but the one affected, that we must refer OBSERVER to our No. 25, but meantime, as he is a respecter of Authorities, we would tell him that it has been expressly held by Lord Mansfield, and confirmed by the whole Court of King's Bench, that "one nation never takes notice of the Revenue-laws of another." On this point, the laws of France entirely coincide with those of England.
nature none swill be without such things as are.
WOOLLENS, for Superfine Cloths and Camlets, no inquiry; for Long Ells a sparing demand.- Spanish Stripes not wanted but at a low rate, and of suitable colours, could be sold to some extent.
OPIUM is being sold in small quantities off the town, say some three or four chests daily. Patna, new, $780, old, $760. Benares, $740. Malwa, $620.
CAMPHOR, at Amoy was $20 to $22 per Picul, but it is lower at the Opium station in Chimmo Bay, and several large lots have been sent to Singapore, by the Opium Clippers, Macao and and Chinese Junks.
As our Correspondent has cited, but we think inapplicably, the eminent Authority of VATTEL, we will favour him with another quotation, It is seldom (he says) that nature is seen to produce The Shipping then in port with Opium, were in one place every thing for the use of man: one Sir Edward Ryan, Wild Irish Girl, Mahmoodie, country abounds in corn, another in pastures and and a captured Chinese War Junk, belonging to cattle, a third in metals, &c. If all these coun- an English firm, and lying off the town. The tries trade together, as is agreeable to human Colonist, and one or two other vessels had come useful and necessary; and the views of nature, Commander, Captain Hope, to be tried [our common mother, will be fulfilled." The correspondent says by a Court Martial] for corollary of this proposition would be, (and who being so verdant as to believe that the Plenipoten- will deny it?) that the Smuggler is, in fact, but tiary's memorable November Proclamation, was the assertor of the laws of nature-the vindicator other than a humble imitation of Chinese official of man's inalienable right to commune and magniloquence" he having prevented merchant commerce with his brother man. It is the vessels proceeding to the yet unopened Ports, rulers and governors with their fiscal enactments and enormous imposts, that are the contraveners of the laws of nature and the claims of eternal justice.
our
We gladly insert the highly interesting Communi- cation of our American Correspondent PER FAS. After his observations, we may be excused saying, that from our veriest infancy we have been a humble friend and contributor to the Missionary cause. Our zeal peradventure was in an inverse ratio to our knowledge.
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Far be it, from us to undervalue the labours of pious men of our own communion, still, we are constrained to say, that not a few of of Derry. their number (judging by their own reports) are either endowed, or soon acquire, from their residence in the East, a truly oriental fertility of imagination.
We will not be betrayed into a profitless and uninteresting controversy, or we might refer in
Cafféine was discovered in Caffee, by Robiquet. Dr. Fyfe gives the analysis of Pelletier and Dumas, who found it com posed of,
Carbon
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Goods in packages larger or heavier than the above will be taken by special agreement. The Freight will
be computed by either Weight or Measure.
JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on
delivery.
PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 o'clock on the last day of the month (being that of publication), made up like Newspapers (open) at both ends,) will be charged-lb., Is- lb., ls. 9d.; from 1 lb. to 10 lb., 33. per lb.
RISK-To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India,- unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, one-half per cent. (pay able to
and a-half per cent. will be made.
the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every article, will be added the above rates,
RECEIPT Receipts will be given on the delivery of each Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the Receipt.
CONSIGNMENT-All Packages must be applied for to our Agents, at each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the marks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furnish the earliest advice to the Consignees or if the postage (1s.) be paid, we will ourselves write to the party to whom the packages are addressed. AGENTS-Calcutta, Capt. J. R. Engledue; Madras, Capt. Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Capt. Twynam, (who are also Agents to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. William Nicol, & C.
OFFICES-44, Regent street, Piccadilly; 16, John street, Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HARTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co. The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES
BARBER, & Co., 17, St. Mary Axe, London, to make public the above terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will' forward instructions from partics wishing to avail themselves of the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s Agency in London.
Subscribers to the "MONTHLY TIMES," are requested in future to bond their orders and subscriptions to HENRY, GRIBBLE.
Macho, May 5th, 1843,
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize G. F. DAVIDSON.
for Sale on Commission,
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE. American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER NAVIGATOR.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build ing purposes.
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate G. F. DAVIDSON. locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to,
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins:--Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe ard Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of
other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20 Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, th April, 1848
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
terms.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, dRto Coffee, ditto. Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other
Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher & H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. and all demands now due are to be settled by LE. Christopher,
June 1st, 1843.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER. Witness] H. J. CARE.
All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons holding claims against the said firm, to send in their claims to L. E. Christopher.
June 1st, 1843.
H. J. CARR.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary-Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of P. TOWNSEND & Co." was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND.
P. TOWNSEND, ROBT. EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843,
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de-
G. R. MESS, CORNWALLIS. THE MESS of the 26th Regiment, on quitting
Hong-Kong, left with a Resident here, a Sum of Money, for the G. R. Mess of the Cornwallis. The CATERER of this Mess will feel much obliged, if this individual will inform the Editor, where he may be
found.
Cornwallis, June 5th, 1843. NOTICE.
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part- nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify.that the Busi. ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale.
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods.
One half per cent. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property.
Account Sales will be rendered three days, and proceeds thirty days, after the day of Sale. JOHN BENNETT,
Queen's Road,
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM.
At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Comm.aiders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Reading Room, the utility of which, he feels assured, will be apparent to all,
The first object has been, to provide a place of resort for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford as soon as practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts Colonies, with all the Local Publications. of Europe, America, India, and the Southern
A well chosen Library has also been added N. B.-The Exchange will be removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Rooms of the undersigned, on Monday the 12th inftant. JOHN BENNETT.
Hong-Kong, Exchange and Reading Room,
1st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien ; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha Coffee; Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon; Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c; Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Hanging Lamps Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips; Tanned Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, in cases; Shot, ot sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper; Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta ; Blacking, Day and Martin's; Quinine.
scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong-man kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843.
N. DUUS.
FOR SALE, Singapore BEAMB, from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. Ditto ditto 11 " " 1 ditto. Ditto ditto 11 "" one-half " ditto.
ข
Goods Received, and Sold on Commission. N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JOHN BENNETT. BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will he the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance
All Orders for Wincs Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to.,
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales
PAINE, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the AL80,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms.
Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention.
'PUBLIC SALE.
Canton, 24th May, 1843.
Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843, FOR SALE,
18, Queen's Road.
MAY,
A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound Bags. Apply to N. DUUS,
On Friday next, June 9th, will be offered for Sale, without reserve, at the Godowns of the Undersigned, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. at 11 A, M.
Port and Sherry Wines in cases; Claret in cask; Brandy in bottle; Pickles; Sauces; Fruits; a few Hls. Pork; Saddles and Bridles; Boots; and sundry
other Articles.
Also on Saturday, at 11 A. M., at the Albion Godowns; about 500 Piculs of Rice, in lots to suit purchasers.-Java Arrack, and Singapore Planks. P. TOWNSEND.
FOR SALE.
18, Queen's Road.
Just received, per " GONDOLIER"-ASmall quantity of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843,
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
31st Kestrel JUNE.
1st Bencoolen
2nd Mary Ann
23 Gitana
3rd H. M. Str. Vixen
Salado
Capt. Hope
ARRIVED.
Beauvais Clarewood Holton
Whampoa
Manila
Macao
判
Amoy
33
31
Singapore Macao
Walker Lakeland
East Coast. Amoy
Macao
19
4th H. M. S. Thalia H. M. S. Childers 6th Anna
7th Spec
JUNE
Capt. Wellsely Keling
SAILED.
1st Will o' the Wisp Ina
18 Queen's Road.
3rd Anglona
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior
FOR SALE-A quantity of LOMBOCK RICE just Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines;
landed ex JAGATRA
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.
Claret; Sherry; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also
a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira. Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
4th Alpha
7th H. C. Str. Akbar
Com. Pepper Unknown WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD HONGKONG.
The Friend of China & Hong Kong
SUPPLEMENT TO No. 61. .
HONG-KONG, THURSDAY. JUNE 8TH, 1843.
PROCLAMATION.
Gazette,
49
or Harbour of Canton; and that the said Court said Court shall be holden by the Chief Superin- should be holden by the Chief Superintendent, for tendent for the time being, appointed or to be HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR HENRY the time being, appointed. or to be appointed, by appointed, by His Majesty under and in pursuance POTTINGER, BART, G. C. B., Chief His said late Majesty, under and in pursuance of of the said Act of Parliament: Superintendent of the Trade of British the said Act of Parliament; And whereas it is expedient, that the said Court Subjects in China, &c., &c., directs that of Justice should henceforth be holden in the Island the annexed Copy of a Despatch, dated of Hong-Kong; now, therefore, in further pursu- the 4th of January, 1843, from Her Ma- ance of the said Act, and of the powers thereby jesty's Principal Secretary of State for in Her Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, Foreign Affairs, together with the Order and of all other powers to Her Majesty belonging of Her Majesty in Councit, referred to by Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Wise appertaining, it is hereby ordered
therein,
or in
any
And it is further ordered, that the practice and proceedings of the said Court upon the trial of all issues of fact or law, to be joined upon any indict- ments or informations to be therein brought or prosecuted, shall be conformable to, and corre- spond with the practice and proceedings of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer and Goal delivery Courts, so far as it may be practicable to maintain in England, upon the trial of such issues in such
be Published for the Information, Privy Council, that the said Court shall henceforth such conformity and correspondence, regard being and Guidance of all British Subjects, who be holden in the Island of Hong-Kong; and that had to the difference of local eircumstances; and are Required and Enjoined to pay Due, the same shall have, and exercise jurisdiction for especially it is hereby ordered, that every such and Implicit Obedience to the said Order the trial of offences committed by Her Majesty's issue of fact, or of mixed fact and law, shall be in Council. Subjects within the said Island and within GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Dated at the Government House, at Hong-Kong, this 1st day of June, 1843.
[Copy-No. 21.]
HENRY POTTINGER.
FOREIGN OFFICE, JANUARY 4, 1842.
said Act:
the Dominions of the Emperor of China, and the by, the said Chief Superintendent for the time Ports and Havens thereof, and on the High Seas being, and a Jury of twelve men,-and that upon every such trial, the examination of witnesses for within one hundred miles of the Coast of China: and against, the party or parties charged shall take and it is hereby further ordered, that the said Court place viva voce, in open Court; and that the sen- shall be holden by the Chief Superintendent, for tence or judgment of the said Court upon every the time being, appointed, or to be appointed, such trial, founded upon the verdiet of such jury, by Her Majesty, under, and in pursuance of the shall be pronounced in open Court, by such Chief Superintendent as the presiding Judge thereof. And, whereas, it will be necessary to frame and prescribe rules of practice and proceeding to be observed upon all such prosecutions, in order to ascertain how far the same can be brought into .. conformity with the practice and proceeding of His Majesty's Courts of Oyer and Terminer and Goal delivery in England, and how far it may be necessary to deviate from such practice and pro- C. C. GREVILLE.ceeding by reason of the differences local cir- RICE WOOSNAM.
And Her Majesty, by, and with the advice of Her said Council, doth hereby confirm in all other respects the said Order of His said late Majesty in Council, dated the ninth December, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
(True Copy)
SIR, I transmit to you, herewith, for your information and guidance, a Copy of an Order of And the Right Honourable, the Earl of Aber- Her Majesty in Council, providing that the Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdic- deen, one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries tion, which was appointed by an Order of His of State, is to give the necessary directions herein late Majesty, in Council, dated the 9th of Decem- accordingly. ber, 1833, to be held at Canton, in the Dominions of the Emperor of China, or on board any British Ship, or Vessel, in the Port or Harbour of Canton, shall henceforth be holden in the Island of Hong-Kong, and have Jurisdiction for the trial of GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Offences committed by Her Majesty's Subjects, WITH reference to the preceding PRO- within the said Island, and within the Dominions CLAMATION ander date the Ist instant, the following Copy of the Order in Council, by His late Majesty, King William the Wth, under date the 9th of January 1833, is published for General Information. By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government House, Hong-Kong, 3rd June, 1843.
of the Emperor of China, and the Ports and Havens thereof, and on the High Seas within one
Hundred Miles of the Coast of China,
I am, with great truth and regard,
SIR,
Your most obedient humble Servant (Signed) ABERLEEN.
SIR HENRY POTTINGER, BA, G.C.B., &c., &c. &c. RICHARD WOOSNAM, (True Copy)
AT THE COURT AT WINSOR, THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1848 PRESENT, THE QUEEN'S MO EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
HEREAS, Dan Act of Parliament, made and passed in the
BRITISH ORDER IN COUNCIL, appoint- ing a Court of Justice at Canton, for the trial of Offences committed by British Subjects in China-9th December, 1833.
AT THE COURT AT BRIGHTON, THE 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1833,-PRESENT,
MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
cumstances it is, therefore, further ordered, that such Chief Superintendent for the tme being, shall be, and he is hereby authorised, from time to time, but subject to the provisions aforesaid, to promulgate all such rules and practice and pro- ceeding as it may be necessary to adopt and fol- low, upon, or previously to, the commitment of any person to take his trial in the said Court, and respecting taking of bail for the appearance of such person at such trial, and respecting the form and manner of preferring and finding indictments, and of exhibiting criminal informations against any persons charged with any crimes or offences before the said Court; and respecting the manner of summoning and convening Jurors for the trial of such indictments, or informations and respecting qualifications of such Jurors, and the mode of .summoning and compelling the attendance of witnesses; and respecting the process of the said Court, and the mode of carrying the same into execution; and respecting the times and places of holding such Courts, and the duties of the re- d spective Ministerial Officers attending the same, whom he is hereby authorised to appoint provision- ally, subject to His Majesty's approbation; and also respecting every other matter and thing con-- oated with the Administration of Justice therein. which it may be found necessary to regulate:
And it is further ordered, that all rules so to be the third and foueession of Parliament holden in th years of the reign of His late promulgated as aforesaid, shall be binding and Majesty King W liam the Fourth, intituled. An WHEREAS, by a certain Act of Parliament take effect from the respective days of the dates "Act to regulate he Trade to China and India?" it was, amongster things, enacted, that it should made, and passed in the third and fourth year of thereof, but that the same shall, by such Chief and might be ful for His said Majesty, by any His Majesty's reign, intituled " An Act to regulate Superintendent, be transmitted to one of His te such Order on Orders as to His said Majesty in the Trade to China and India," it is, amongst Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, for Hno- Council should appear expedient arld salutary, to other things, enacted, that it shall, and may be Majesty's approbation or disallowance, and thaley create a Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admi- lawful for His Majesty, by any such Order or any such rule shall cease to be binding, or to of ralty Jurisdiction, for the trial of offences commit- Orders as to Flis Majesty in Council shall appear have any force or effect, from and after the time glares His said Majesty's Subjects within the expedient and salutary, to create a Court of Justice, of which his Majesty's disallowance thereof shall darknfions of the Emperor of China and the Ports with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, for the be made known to the Chief Superintendent for Grin Tavens thereof, and on the High Seas within trial of Offences committed by His Majesty's Sub- the time being: wil Hundred Miles of the said Coast of China; jects within the Dominions of the Emperor of
1 to appoint one of the Superintendents, in the China, and the Ports and Havens thereof, and on
And it is further ordered, that a record shall
id Act mentioned, to be the Officer to hold such the High Seas within 100 miles of the Coast of be duly made and preserved of all the proceed- Court, and other Officers for executing the process China, and to appoint one of the Superintendents ings, Judgments and Sentences of the said Court, in the said Act mentioned to be the officer to hold which record shall be retained in the custody
hereof:
of an Officer of the said Court to be by the Chief Superintendent specially charged with the performance of that duty:
And the Right Honourable Viscount Palmer- ston, one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries herein, accordingly.
And whereas, in pursuance of the said Act, and such Court, and other officers for executing the in execution of the powers thereby in His said late process thereof; now, therefore, in pursuance of Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, it was by the said Act, and in execution of the powers there an Order dated the 9th day of December, one by in His Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, thousand eight hundred and thirty-three, ordered it is hereby ordered by His Majesty, by and with by His said late Majesty, by and with the advice the advice of His Privy Council, that there shall of State, is to give the necessary directions of His Privy Council, that there should be a Court be a Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admi- of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdic- ralty Jurisdiction, for the purposes aforesaid, which tion, for the purposes aforesaid; which Court Court shall be holden at Canton, in the said should be holder p Canton, in the said dominions, Dominions, or on board any British Ship or Vessel boarty British Ship Vessel in the Port in the Port or Harbour of Canton, and that the
or on
(True Copy)
C. C. GREVILLE.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terins, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission. G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1943.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Negro-head Tobacco,
. Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in ono
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkine
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong. 25th April, 1843.
G. F.
D. WILSON & Co.,
Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz.: Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases; Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build- ing purposes. The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate DAVIDSON.locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to, E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:-Sherry. Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water: Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks. of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of
other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20. Queen's Road, Hong Kong, 29th April, 1843. FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
terins.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
On Saturday next, June 3rd, at 11 A. M. will be Sold without reserve. all the Stock in Trade of the Eagle Livery Stables, consisting of 9 Ponies, I Arabian Horse, 1 Buggy and Harness, 1 Hearse, also a quantity of Saddles and Bridles, and immediately after, a fine Manila Pony. Terms-Cash.
P. TOWNSEND.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Coconut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13. Queen's Road. FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
No. 13, Queen's Road,
FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila-a superior article.
No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLARY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS. Magistracy Street,
TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate. Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles. JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE-A quantity of LoxBOCK RI just landed ex JAGATRA Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO. FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843.
W. T. Kinsley.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of P. TOWNSEND & Co.," was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND. P. TOWNSEND, ROBT. EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned
and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong. 15th March, 1843.
NOTICE. Goods and Merchandize of all de-
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N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Mosses of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843.
FOR SALE,
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BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Genfry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties,
European Servants always in attendance All Orders for Wines Stores, &c, thankfully received, and punctually attended to.
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher & H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, and all demands now due are to be settled by L E. Christopher.
June 1st, 1843.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER. [Witness] H. J. CARR.
All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons holding claims against the said firm, to send in their claims to L. E. Christopher.
June 1st, 1843.
L. E. CHRISTOPHER. H. J. CARR.
NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the ENGLISH MUTTON, (at one-half dollar per Pound] by Public generally, can be furnished with fine sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that countr. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT.
Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843.
A BAY PONY for Sale. Apply No. 46, Queen's Road. Hong-Kong, 22nd May. 1843.
FOR SALE-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stures of all de, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats, A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
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Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843
BIRTH-At Chek-Chu, on the 8th instant, the wife of Mr. George Brayson, H. M.'s 98th Regiment, of a son. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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FOR SALE,
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18 Queen's Road.
Just received, per "GONDOLIER"-ASmalt quantity of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Apply to. N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843, FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines; Claret; Sherry; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira.
Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
27th Lark
28th Sarah
29th Parrock Hall
31st Thomas Crisp
Capt. Hoffmeister England A. Cafto Amoy WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
The VIXEN Steamer sailed without any previous notice being given. either to the Post or Harbour Master. We should be sorry to be compelled to believe with a Correspondent that "this is only another instance of the contemptuous disregard, with which the mercantile interests have always been treated by the Authorities."--EDITOR.
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ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. received by the Chinese Government, it is impossible that those concerned in it, can be allowed to escape with impunity, under the pretext that their offence is of a petty nature
OPIUM-AND REPRESSING OF
SMUGGLING,
[To the Editor of the Friend of China.] SIR, 1st-Dealing in Opium, and Smuggling generally, in China, will in all probability soon become the subjects of discussion and legislation at home, and is desirable that they should be here maturely Canvassed. You state, that in my last letter, I am wrong in my view of the provisions of the Treaty, and in my Inter-national Law. With your permission, I will endeavour to show that my opinion on these points is supported by competent authority. I shall examine the latter point first, for my whole argument chiefly rests upon the correctness of the principle stated in the 3rd paragraph, "every nation has an undisputable right to punish those who violate its laws" 2nd-In the reign of Queen Anne, a declaratory statute was required, to absolve even an Ambassador from the effects of our laws, and though subjecting such persons to the municipal laws of the country where they reside, is now disclaimed, I believe by all tenaciously jealous Britain ever has been of this right, and how clearly all foreigners residing in our country are amenable to our laws. Let us enquire what foreign Jurists write regarding this matter; in the 2nd Book, Chap. 8th, of Vattel, it is stated, those countries where foreigners may freely enter, the Sovereign is supposed to allow him access only upon this tacit condition, that he subject to the laws virtue of this submission, foreigners who commit faulis are to be punished according to the laws of the Country." I suppose that it will not be denied; that the ports and harbours of a country, are as much within its jurisdiction as the land itself. 3rd-It will not be necessary to enlarge further upon a rule, neither new nor unreasonable, and the dis-allowance of which, would involve every State in disorder.
7thi The only difficulty that occurs to me, is, the extent to which we ought to interfere in repressing Smuggling. It would probably be unwise to go so for such a systein could not be carried out, without far as the Senior Naval Officer at Chusan lately did, maintaining a fleet on the China coast. Besides it would be highly inexpedient to allow the Chinese to suppose, that we could control, and therefore in some
monthly
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duction of the Press into the Islands. one hundred and ten millions of pages have been published, every page of which contains such reading as tends to elevate the human mind, and make it wiser and happier.
under the thraldom of men whose labjurs result in such eff ers Now, why is it not to be tolerated that these Islands are to be as these? What sort of thraldom is that which reaches a man to worship the God who made, and Saviour who redeemed him, to live quitely under his rulers, to respect the rights of his neigh bour, to enjoy the fruits of his own industry, to hallow the Sabbath, and to dress himself in decent apparel? But I deny that the missionaries have ever erected a theocracy at the Sand. wich Islands, and it is your part, now Mr. Editor, to prove that the sort of theocracy which they have established is "aliko re.
scils along their coast. The American Commodore, from his Notification at Koolongsoo, will, I suppose, take a still more vigourous measure against the Opium Trade, than our Captain attempted. Notwithstanding the anxiety of the American Government to conciliate the Cabinet of Pekin, it remains to be seen if it has authorized, or will sanction his proceedings The Russian Government has already prohibited the traffic in Opium. I would rather however, consult the dictates of justice and of prudent policy, than the example of foreign nations. Our indignation against an unworthy contraband traffic, must not lufl us into
pugnant to sound policy and liberal principles." degree, be responsible for every British trader who
If you, as editor of a public print, take upon yourself to be the exponent of public opinion, it were proper that your readers empty declamation and hard words. If you mislike the doings should be informed of the facts of the case, and not served with of the missionaries, show where they have done wrong, and help them with your advice to do better, before you go out of your way to stigmatize them as "ignorant fann ca" You make no comment upon the Catholic missionaries, aided by the Cantain lulu against the wishes of the people. I have paid more atten. and Officers of a French frigate, celebrating high Mass at Houo. have the effect of informing you regarding the merits of the tion to your remarks than they deserve, but not too much if they
case
nations, still the necessity of the above act, proves how ad oblivion, of the measures regarding Opium in other ing the sale of liquor and it is worthy of notice, that one of the
In
meud, with the view of suppressing Smuggling, that parts of our Empire; I would therefore only recom- every British subject engaging in it, who may be appre- hended by the Chinese and delivered up to us, should be punished, so that those who resist the search of the the consequences that may follow-That any one Chinese Revenue Officers, be held responsible for all residing on this Island, if complained against as a muggler, and convicted, be reigner expelled, and if a British subject, duly not to convert a British pos They are to a den of and to the annoyance and inju smugglers, to the degradation of National character, the Empire, with inter commercial advantages. which, we are to be connec the ties of fair
29th May, 1843.
SERVER.
4th-The Chinese Government, appears therefore to have a perfect right to punish those foreigners who (To the Editor of Friend of China.) violate its laws, whether she exercises this power Bi-It is no new thing in the world for things to herself, or transfers it to the government to which the be called by their wrong names, to have good called offender is subject is immaterial, the same high evil, and evil good; yet, it was with some surprise that authority declarcs,If the offended State has.in her I read in your paper of the 25th ultimo, that the power the individual who has done the injury, she Missionaries in the Bandwich Islands were well mean- mayithout scruple bring him to justice, and punishing but ignorant fanatics." At this day, after the him. If he has escaped and returned to his own conn- character, objects, and conduct of this body of men try, she ought to apply to his Sovereign, to have has undergon the scrutiny it has, from friend and foe, justice done in the case. And since the latter ought it seems to be almost needless to produce new argu- not to allow his subjects to molest the subjects of other ments to prove their claim to the confidence and States, or to do them an injury, much less to give open approbation of every right-minded man, and I can audacious offence to Foreign Powers, he ought to account for the terms you use, only by the supposi- compel the aggressor to make reparation for the tion, that, having spent much of your life in the turmoil damage or injury if possible, or to inflict upon him an of London, and near the influence of the Quarterly exemplary punishment, or finally, according to the Review, you are, ignornat of what these men are, and nature and circumstances of the case, to deliver him what they have done. It is easy to apply harsh up to the offended State, to be there brought to justice. epithets to men and measures, and sometimes their I am aware that the sordid mercantile spirit of our harshness is in direct ratio to the person's knowledge policy, is reluctant to protect the revenue laws of and candour, but they are oft-times bestowed from other nations, but I trust it will not overrule the obliga. the writer's private opinión, rather than from an un- tions of Treaties, and of Inter-national justice. hiassed view of the merits and demerits of the ques 5th-To ascertain the design and object of that tion. condition of the U brenders of either nation, be surrendered to the Government to which they belong, We have only to recollect the melancholy, fate of those unhappy foreigners, who, to the eternal disgrace of those who gave them up, were delivered to Imperial justice. It was necessary to provide against the murder of innocent men in all future times, and the stipulation in question was wisely framed. In virtue of that condition, all offenders will be handed over to us, and "the Sovereign who retuses to cause reparation to be made for the damage done by his subject, or to punish the offender, or finally, to deliver him up, rendere himself in some measure an accomplice in the Injury and becomes responsible for it." A Provision of the nature in question, is not altogether, unknown in Treaties, but, it is so rare that its obligations may never have been formally laid down. Had it however been entirely omitted, and the Chinese voluntarily delivered up a British offender, the law of natious, just quoted, would have required the infliction of punishment; and the giving up of offenders being now made compulsory on both parties, renders the obligation of punishing them equally, if not more imperative. 6th-Smuggling elsewhere, pursues her dishonest and crooked ways, under the shade of concealment, and practices all those artifices which concious guilt naturally resorts to: here she raises her shameless front before the eyes of all men, and in the full blaze of the noon day sun; imagining perhaps, that her bold and gigantic operations will scare us into silence: Smuggling Opium is not only an offence against the fiscal laws of the Empire, but is regarled as a serious crime, on account of the drug itself; so that, whether we look to the scale upon which Smugglimg is carried on, or to the nature of the chief contraband article, as
You well remark upon the conduct of Lord G. Paulet regard. frigates (L Artimise, and Chrysfurt) is to give, or compel the first nets of the commanders of both the English and French authorities to give full license for every intoxicating drink to run its course of death through the land. But is this a small matter compared to the injustice of Lord G. Panlet in thus taking pos Session of the Islands, and deposing the King without allowing the native authorities time to refer their hard case to Her Majesty's Government for decision. I cannot suppose that the British
Nation will consent to so summary and flagrant an occupation of the country; if they do, it till go nigh, to adding a now para. graph in history, to that chapter of which the story of the partition of Poland is the first section. PER FAS.
We have much pleasure in being authorised to publish the following communication, which entirely relieves Sir Thomas Cocrhane from an imputation of discourtesy, which we are glad to know, is as alien to his disposition as it is incom- patible with his high character and standing in the Service:
HONG-KONG, 6th June, 1843.
With reference to several documents you have lately shown me, I have the honour to request you will submit to Sir Thomas Cochrane the following statement:
In a letter addressed to the Editor of the Friend of China, and published in that Paper, on the 25th ultimo, I made assertions relative to Sir Thomas Cochrane, H. M. S. Agincourt, which, though obtained from sources which I had every reason to rely on, subsequent information has proved to be entirely incorrect.
deep regret, and in tendering to Sir Thomas I have, therefore, no hesitation in expressing my Cochrane my apology, for the imputations I cast upon him.
and the circumstances above adverted to, having be acquitted of all desire to reflect upon any party, already been before the public. I would also desire that the above expression of my regret may appear in the same Paper.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant, [Signed] J. R. MAGRATH, Lieut-Adjutant, 55th Regt.
Hong-Kong.
aries landed at Honolulu. They found the Sandwich Islands destitute of all orderly government, and the weak exposed to the aggressions of the strong; the natives were degraded heathens, living like the brutes, and had but just cast off the tyranny of a system of the grossest idolatry; they were without a written lan- guage, and, of course, without books or schools, and ignorant of their obligations to their Maker, and their rights as men. By a late feport of the Mission, it appears that during these twenty-two years, among other things which have been done, that the language has been reduced to writing, and the entire Bible translated into it, and 10,000 copies of it, and 20.000 New Testaments, printed; that there are now 335 The Dep. Judge Advocate General, &c., &c., &c. Schools established in the group, in which 18,034 Hey of pupils are instructed; that the Sabbath is everywhere respected as a day of rest, and that there are 14.893 members of Christian Churches. The natives them. selves have framed a Constitution, and a system of laws We are glad to find, that the late is being established which guarantees to every man measures of the Naval Authorities have the liberty of worshipping God as he likes, and secures every man the fruits of his own industry. Several effectually prevented the incursions of the.. Churches too, have been built by the people. In short, Kowloon Robbers. On Shore we have, we by the labours, of these well meaning" mer, the regret to say, accounts of several attempts whole nation has been raised from a state of heathenish at burglary that have been made, one we are degradation to be a civilized, well-organized society observant of their own laws, and able to understand told was successful, at the house of Colonel their rights as men. Such results have not heretofore Wilson, Pay Master of the Forces, and and it were much to be desired (so far as I can see) We would advise our readers not to been the consequences of the labours of ignorant men, property of considerable value was lost. that the world had more of fanaticism,like this exhi bited everywhere. A Bible Society, too, has been relax in their watchfulness and precautions, formed, and one auxiliary subscribed 8300 last year for as it is quite certain wherever property of the purpose of giving each child attending school in its convertible value is deposited, an attempt town a copy of the New Testament. Since the intro-
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On these grounds alone, we curtail our strictures on the present occasion. We must, however, add, that the Act in ques- tion does not at all affect the bulk of the population-the Chinese-and that it gives His Excellency the powers which we be- lieve were applied for by Captain Elliot, and which, had they been despatched from England prior to the news of the Peace, we should not have been so much surprised and disappointed. Still, we anticipatively (on the 5th January last, vide No. 42) ventured to point out the utter inapplica- bility of reverting to the laws, customs, and usages of an effete and worn-out system, nor will they be less obnoxious, although The above Scale of Charges will take effect confirmed by an ill-advised and hasty legislative enactment.
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AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH, 1843. WE much mistake if our readers will not share our surprise and disappointment on perusing the Proclamation, and other Official Notifications which we this day publish in a Supplement.
For some time past, we have been anxi- ously awaiting the authorization from home, of the establishment of Courts of Civil, Criminal, and Admiralty jurisdiction.
We do not dissemble our regret at the resurrection of such a notable speci- men, (for we have long 'considered it dead and buried) of Lord Palmerston's abortive legislation, as the Act of the 3rd and 4th Will. 4, Cap. 93.
When this Act was passed in 1833, it had the condemnation of the. Tories, the indifference of the Whigs, the contempt of the Radicals, and the calm and temperate remonstrance of the advocates of Free Trade, and those most interested in
China.
It was then held to be quite pitiable, that the New System, on its first advent in China, should wear such a motley garb be patched and disfigured with the fag ends and musty remnants of the old regime.
It is, however, right to say, this Act was avowedly provisional, the order in Council of the 9th December 1833, sayɛ-
"Provided also, and it is further declared, that the regulations herein contained are, and shall be considered as provisional only,
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To hikke such farther, or other Order in the provisions, in pursu ance of the said Act of Parliament, as to His Majesty, with the advice of His Privy Council, may hereafter seem salutary or expedient, reference to further
after be derived from the future comer information as may here.
of the said trade."
This is explicit enough, and yet, after an interval of nearly ten years, and after the momentous changes and great events which have lately come to pass, we very quietly revert to the provisional and wholly inadequate legislation of the year 1833. So little are the wants and requirements of one of the largest trades in the world, or the condition of this rising Colony known or heeded at home.
We are told that Captain Elliot, in vain endeavoured to render this statute operative, and whilst we admit the expediency of having a Court for the trial of British Subjects for offences amenable to Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, we would yet very respectfully inquire whether one tithe of the inconvenience has been experienced in the Colony from the non-existence of such Courts, as has been felt from the want a Court of Civil Jurisdiction.
It is unnecessary for us to tell our read- ers that H. E.'s labours have been inces- sant-with uncommon energies-yet so
regret that the arrangements for the future conduct of affairs here, have not been made under the control or advice of Lord Ellen- borough. He is so thoroughly informed on all matters affecting our mercantile inter- ests, so well aware of the important con- siderations involved, and more than all, his Lordship is deeply imbued with the spirit of the times, and a zcal for social advancement, that quite convinces us hao our future regulations emanated from him, we should have had only to express feelings of the liveliest satisfaction, in lieu of heart- felt disappointment.
port has been made by the Treasurer of the Privy By a late Peking Gazette, we notice that a Re- Council, wherein he states that whilst the aggre- gate arrears of Taxes, up to the fifteenth year of the Emperor's reign, had only amounted to 25,003,000 taels of silver (about £8,000,000 Ster- ling), yet, during the last two years alone, the arrears had amounted to 19,906,500 taels.
Owing to the necessity of keeping the Army and Navy in a state of discipline, and the expenses of the War, it is recommended that increased ex- ertions be made by the Viceroys and Provincial Governors to collect the outstanding taxes. Gazette, we referred to, but could not find space The following translation from the Peking for it in our last number:-
TRANSLATION.
others report that is expedient to make a change in Obey the Emperor's words. Whereas Ke-ying and Military and Naval discipline, the Military Board at Peking, will take measures that an immediate inspec. tion of all Fire Arms takes place, and it will issue
the Provinces.
The Military Board will despatch certain high Officers (who are named) into the Provinces, to exercise a proper supervision.
Every Soldier and Sailor although accustomed to the use of muskets and cannon, must still learn and practice the new exercise.
Every year there shall be four inspections, at which, the Viceroy or Provincial Governor shall attend. The months, when they shall take place, are the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 11th the days will hereafter be named by the Military Board. Whoever excela in firing at the target, to be reported as worthy to be (sent up and see the Emperor) rewarded. The pattern or model of the Cannon to be an eighteen. Let a broad open space be chosen, outside the Cities, for exercising, and those officers who do not acquire a perfect knowledge, will go back to their former positions.
The High Officers deputed from the Military Board to the Viceroys and Provincial Governors, will consult and arrange with them, clearly distinguishing, what is right and what is wrong.
Theso who excel in firing at the mark, shall be rewarded, whereby is shown how proper it is diligently to learn.
The musket and cannon practice for Sailors, will be regulated by the difference of the service, the officers will have a target fixed on a boat for the purpose. Send this to Keangsu, Che-keang, Canton, and Shantung Provinces, to every Viceroy and Provincial Governor and Military Commander. Ye will diligently teach and learn, so that it may arrive that
at the quarterly examinations, many who have long striven and earnestly desired to look up on the Imperial Face may thus attain their wish. But none can hope to attain this without effort. All according to this consult and do
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We are favoured with the loan of some late numbers of the "Annales Maritimes et Coloniales," by Mr C. A. Challaye, the French Consul. Among many sub- jects of much interest, some of which we hope to translate and present to our readers, we note the following account by CAPTAIN DE ROSAMEL, of the Danaide, Corvette, of his visit to Hong-Kong, in 1811.
It is addressed to the Minister of Marine, of France. Danaide, Oct, 8, 1841.
After quitting Macao, in order to proceed to the North Coast of China, I cast anchor for three days in the Port of Hong-Kong, now entirely an English possession.
with a finer harbour. All the fleets of the world Maritimely considered, it is impossible to meet might lie there in safety. Two entrances equally easy, opening one to the East and the other to the West, render the approach convenient during both monsoons. Unfortunately, it is situated too much out of the direct route to Canton. Despite this covered with Ships. The difference of the English inconvenience, already the bay of Hong-Kong is colonial system-all liberty; and that of the Portuguese--all restriction, has already attracted a numerous Chinese population to the new Colony. Macao, to make them feel the weight of his There, at least, there is no Mandarin as at authority. At Hong-Kong, the Chinese people, naturally vicious in their search of enjoyments, can give loose to their propensities and passions, so that the cafés, eating and drinking shops, gambling houses, opium booths, &c., have already fully occupied the space allotted by the authorities. One is astonished at seeing the rapidity with which all, the perseverance with which they repair all damages from fires or typhoons
the Chinese raise their bamboo houses, and above
Without exaggeration, one can rate the number of Chinese at the present time established at Hong- number I do not count the floating population, Kong, at fourteen to fifteen thousand. In this living in boats, who go to seek their subsistence on the opposite boys, or six hundred Island, or in the neighbouring bays. Barely five English form the garrison of this anthill, not an inhabitant of which appears to be idle.
Mr Johnston, Governor of Hong-Kong, ex-sous- intendant commercial with Captain Elliot, employs some hundreds of Chinese in making roads across this mountainous and scarped Island. Some warehouses for the most eminent English com- mercial houses at Canton, have been already built, foot, as that realizable for the most valuable upon ground which was sold as dear per square
situations in Paris. The firm Malhison, & Co. (Matheson, & Co.) pay, they assure me £400 per annum, annual rent, for the purchase of a little corner of ground, on which is built their godowns. The chiefs of the powerful and rich mercantile houses, wait till
China affair is terminated,
when they will all establish themselves at this new Government retains Hong-Kong, it will become perhaps of little importance, if, as is supposed Amoy, Chusan, and Ningpo, are open to foreign trade, then the purchases of land at such exorbitant rates, will be exposed to rude deceptions, as to its real value.
Although eight days before my arrival at Hong- Kong, the Expedition had sailed for the North, yet the anchorage was crowded with Shipping; three men-of-war, many large country vessels, besides transports, and those pretty opium clippers, (ces jolis klippers marchands d'opium) which gave such hardly help thinking we were at some old and an air of animation to the scene, that we could long established resort of commerce,
I easily procured water at 1 dollar a butt, delivered on board; and fine bullocks at 14 dollars each, about half the price paid at Macao.
Professor Liebig, in his ANIMAL CHEMISTRY, has well remarked-" We shall never be able to dis- cover how men were led to use the infusion of a certain leaf-TEA-or the decoction of a certain seed-COFFEE. But some cause there must be, which has induced whole nations to make the practice a necessary of life. And it is surely still more remarkable, that the peculiar effects of both Plants on the health, must be ascribed to one and the same substance; the presence of which, in two vegetables belonging to different natural families, and the produce of different quarters of the globe, could hardly have presented itself to the boldest
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
imagination. Yet, researches have demonstrated that Caffeine, the active principle of Coffee, and theine, that of tea, are in all respects perfectly iden tical. Tea and Coffee were originally met with among nations whose diet is chictly vegetable. Without entering minutely into the medical action of Cafféine (théine), it will surely appear a most striking fact even if we chose to deny its in- fluence on the process of secretion, that this sub- stance, with the addition of oxygen and the ele- ments of water, can yield taurine, the nitrogenised compound peculiar to bile."
We believe, in no previous work on Physiology has the function of the bile been pointed out so clearly as in this of Professor Liebig's. He has demonstrated that it is not an excretion, nor an assistant of digestion, or nutrition of the tissues, but that "it is consumed in the respiratory process, and is merely the vehicle of the carbon and hydro- gen, which, in that process, unite with the oxygen, and are given out from the lungs and skin as car- bonic acid and water. A horse secretes 37lb of bile daily, and in man, whose diet is mixed, from 17 to 24 ounces of bile are daily secreted. Even in the carnivora, a large dog, for example, secretes 1b24 daily."
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corroboration to the present state of the Protest- ant Missions in China. One thing we must, however, say, and we say it with sincere regret, that the effect of Missionary labours, here at least, are only known and heard of, through the medium of the religious publications and papers, sent to us from England and America.
COMMERCIAL
By letters from Amoy, to the 3rd June, (per British Imports was doing at that Port. II. M. S. Thalia) we learn that a fair business in
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NOTICE,--The Gentry of Hong Kong, and the
Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one half dollar per Pound) by sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BAST, on Saturday Mornings. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article. of the recent Steam Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that countr. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843. FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W.. T. Kinsley.
Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street,
RICE had been up to 83 per pical, but had de clined owing to the heavy arrivals from Formosa to 82. The late high prices at Amoy would, it was thought, induce large shipments from Manila, an1 perhaps from Java, which our Correspondent said would keep down prices. As at Ningpo the cus tom of the native trade is to sell Rice per picul of not 100 catties, but about 135 to 140 catties, a recollection of this fact will often explain an appar- ent descrepancy between the prices of Formosa or native rice, and that imported by the British. The Rice trade is the principal one at Amoy, copious and regular supplies are obtained from For-TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point mosa which affords ordinarily but a poor margin for Barracks.-Apply to the British Importer. Still, as with us the neces saries of life fluctuate in value owing to the sea- sons, and hence at times the price of rice at Amoy rules at double the rate it now is. SANDAL-WOOD. The present price is really 86 to 89, according to quality. Higher, but merely opinal rates are given. This article is dull of sale, and large arrivals are expected by the Junks from the south.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. Q. IN THE CORNER we thank, but we must tell him that we should urge the parties to do the very opposite he recomends. OBSERVER'S Letter we now publish, but we must say that we wholly disagree with him in opinion. We should be glad to know what authority in Inter-national or Criminal Law, can be found for constituting a Smuggler a Criminal. The RATTANS. The price is $3 50cs. to $4,50cs, armed resistance against the authorities of one's and 86 for best, but no sales; the more northern own country, not the Smuggling constitutes ports afford a better market for this article, which the crime; as is evident by Smuggling itself. it is said has lately come into use for Charcoal, being by British law but a mulctuary offence. which is required in the manufacture of a superior The confiscation of the Contraband Property, kind of gun-powder now made by the Chinese, and a fine, at most, of treble the value, being deemed enough to purge the offence.
Some Continental Jurists go so far as to assert, that the infliction and payment of such fines, involve no loss or dimiunition of personal honour to a citizen. It is certain that offences against the revenue laws at home, entail no disqualification of citizenship on the offender.
As regards the infractions of the Revenue Laws of other countries, we have so often scouted the notion of its beign, treated as a cognizable offence by any power but the one affected, that we must refer OBSERVER to our No. 25, but meantime, as he is a respecter of Authorities, we would tell him that it has been expressly held by Lord Mansfield, and confirmed by the whole Court of King's Bench, that "one nation never takes notice of the Revenue-laws of another." On this point, the laws of France entirely coincide with those of England.
PEPPER in little demand, by the Junks' recent arrival with large supplies; nominal prices for good, 85 50cs. to 86,
COTTON
Corron Goods-Grey Long Cloths of good quality in slight demand at 83 30cs. At 83 would sell freely, at which figure several lots of inferior have been lately cleared out. Whites in eager demand at 83 75cs., at which, and at 84 large quantities had been sold. Twist, No 20 to 30 dull at 829 to $30 per picul.
WOOLLENS, for Superfine Cloths and Gumlets, no inquiry; for Long Ells a sparing demand. Spanish Stripes not wanted but at a low rate, and of suitable colours, could be sold to some extent. OPIUM is being sold in small quantities off the town, say some three or four chests daily. Patna, new, 8780, old, $760. Benares, 8740, Malwa, $620.
CAMPHOR, at Amoy was $20 to $22 per Picul, but it is lower at the Opium station in Chimmo Bay, and several large lots have been sent to Singapore, by the Opium Clippers, Macao and and Chinese Junks.
R. WEBSTER. GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD.
THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con-
taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO, Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road..
FOR SALE.-Ship Chandlery, Cables and Stures of all de, criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Moselle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bouled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kogs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats, Apply to
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A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
FOR SALE,
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th December, 1842.
FROM ENGLAND TO INDIA. Parcels and Cases by the Overland route.
UNDER arrangements with the Peninsular and signed are prepared to convey Parcels, by the Mail, at Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the under- the following Reduced Rates, if delivered on or before the 27th of each month, from which date, until four o'clock on the last day of the month, an extra charge of one shilling per pound will be incurred, and beyond which time no Package whatever can be received for conveyance by the Mail of that month. PACKAGES. WEIGHT. MEASUREMENT. £ s. d. Do. UNDER 1 lb. 04 CUBIC FEET 0 6 6 Do. do. 2 01 do. 0 10 0
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As our Correspondent has cited, but we think inapplicably, the eminent Authority of VATTEL, we will favour him with another quotation, "It is seldom (he says) that nature is seen to produce The Shipping then in port with Opium, were in one place every thing for the use of man: one Sir Edward Ryan, Wild Irish Girl, Mahmoodie, country abounds in corn, another in pastures and and a captured Chinese War Junk, belonging to cattle, a third in metals, &e. If all these coun- an English firm, and lying off the town. The tries trade together, as is agreeable to human Colonist, and one or two other vessels had come nature, none will be without such things as are in. Also H. M. S. Thalia, bound for Hong Kong, useful and necessary; and the views of nature, Commander, Captain Hope, to be tried [our our common mother, will be fulfilled." The correspondent says by a Court Martial] for corollary of this proposition would be, (and who being to perdant as to believe that the Plepingten uary's memorable November Proclamation was the assertor of the laws of nature-the vindicator other than a humble imitation of Chinese official of man's inalienable right to commune and magniloquence" he having prevented merchant delivery commerce with his brother man. It is the vessels proceeding to the yet unopened Ports, rulers and governors with their fiscal enactments and enormous imposts, that are the contraveners of the laws of nature and the claims of eternal justice.
We gladly insert the highly interesting Communi- cation of our American Correspondent PER FAS. After his observations, we may be excused saying, that from ouri veriest infancy we have been a humble friend and contributor to the Missionary cause. Our zeal peradventure was in an inverse ratio to our knowledge.
Far be it from us to undervalue the labours
of pious men of our own communion, still,
NOTICE.
FOR SALE Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex Cily
we are constrained to say, that not a few of of Derry.. their number (judging by their own reports) are either endowed, or soon acquire, from their residence in the East, a truly oriental fertility of imagination.
We will not be betrayed into a profitless and uninteresting controversy, or we might refer in
Cafféine was discovered in Caffee, by Robiquet. Dr. Fyfe gives the analysis of Pelletier and Duman, who found it com- posed of,
Carbon Oxygen
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
It is soluble in water and alcohol.-ED.
46, 51
27, 14
4,81
21, 54
100, 00
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
No. 13, Queen's Road, FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila-a superior article.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road. NOTICE-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at, Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1813,
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Goods in packages larger or heavier than the above will be taken by special agreement. The Freight will
be competed by either oengut of measure. JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on
PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 o'clock on the last day of the month (being that of publication), made up like Newspapers (open at both ends,) will be charged-lb., Is- lb., Is. 9d.; from 1 lb. to 10 lb, 3s. per lb.
Risk-To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India,- unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two
and a-half per cent. will be made.
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, one-half per cent. (pay able to the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every article will be added the above rates,
RECEIPT Receipts will be given on the delivery of each Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the Receipt. CONSIGNMENT All Packages must be applied for to our Agents, at each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the marks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furnish the earliest advice to the Consignees or if the postage (1s.) be paid, we will ourselves write to the party to whom the packages are addressed. IT AGENTS-Calcutta, Capt. J. R. Engleduo; Madias, Capt. Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Capt, Twynam, (who are also Agents to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. William Nical, & Co.
OFFICES 44, Regent street, Piccadilly; 16, John street, Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HARTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co. The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES BARBER, & Co, 47, St. Mary Axe, London, to make public the
above terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of the convenient arrangements offered by MESSES BARBER, & Co.'s Agency in London.
Subscribers to the "MONTHLY TIMES," are requested in future to send their orders and subscriptions to HENRY GRIBBLE.
Macao, May 5th, 1843.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission. G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels.
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER NAVIGATOR.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed, ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases; Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs ; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build ing purposes,
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate G. F. DAVIDSON. locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to, E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary-Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terms:--Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sai! Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log. Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of
other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
terms.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plauk and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W.BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher & H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. and all demands now due are to be settled by LE. Christopher.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER. [Witness] H. J. CARE.
June 1st, 1843. All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons holding claims against the said firm, to send in their claims to L. E. Christopher. L. E. CHRISTOPHER. H. J. CARR
June 1st, 1843.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAINE, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention.
PUBLIC SALE.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of "P. TOWNSEND & Co.." was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND.
P. TOWNSEND, ROBT. EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843.
NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned and armed, and Commanded by an European, will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
mises to
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions, received and carefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre N, DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N..DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843-
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FOR SALE, Singapore BEAMS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and Ditto Planks., 16 feet by a half inch thick. Ditto ditto ditto. Ditto ditto one-half" ditto. AL80,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Wood in Planks and Stanchions, Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843.
FOR SALE
G. I MESS, CORNWALLIS.
THE MESS of the 26th Regiment, on quitting
Money, for the G. R. Mess of the Cornwallis. The Hong-Kong, left with a Resident here, a Sum of CATERER of this Mess will feel much obliged, if this individual will inform the Editor, where he may be found. Cornwallis, June 5th, 1843. NOTICE
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part. nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public the time of Sale. Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods.
One half per cent. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property.
Account Sales will be rendered, three days, and proceeds thirty days, after the day of Sale. JOHN BENNETT,
Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM.
At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Commanders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Room, the
assured, will be apparent to all. Y of which, he feels
The first object has been, to provide a place of resort for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford as soon as practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts of Europe, America, India, and the Southern Colonies, with all the Local Publications.
A well chosen Library has also been added N. B. The Exchange will be removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Rooins of the undersigned, on Monday the 12th instant. JOHN BENNETT.
Hong-Kong. Exchange and Reading Room,
1st June, 1843. dar THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien ; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha, Coffee; Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon; Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c; Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Hanging Lamps; Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- man Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips; Tanned Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, in cases; Shot, of sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta ; Blacking Day and Martin's; Quinine.
Goods Received, and Sold on Commission. N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JOHN BENNETT. BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J.S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties,
opeau Servants always in attendance
All Orders for Wines Stores, &c, thankfully received, and punctually attended to.
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
18, Queen's Road.
MAY,
A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound Bags. Apply to N. DUUS
On Friday next, June 9th, will be offered for Sale, without reserve, at the Golowns of the Undersigned, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. at 11 A, M.
Port and Sherry Wines in cases; Claret in cask; Brandy in bottle; Pickles; Sauces; Fruits; a few Bls. Pork; Saddles and Bridles; Boots; and sundry
other Articles.
Also on Saturday, at 11 A. M., at the Albion Godowns; about 500 Piculs of Rice, in lots to suit purchasers.-Java Arrack, and Singapore Planks. P. TOWNSEND
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FOR SALE-A quantity of LOMBOCK RICE just Apply to
landed ex JAGATRA
JOHN LEATHLEY, HONGKONG. ALEXR. GRIFFIN, MACAO.
FOR SALE.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE,
31st Kestrel
JUNE.
1st Bencoolen
2nd Mary Ann
Gitana
3rd
18, Queen's Road.
Just received, per " GONDOLIER-ASmall quantity of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843,
18 Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior Burgundy Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines; Claret; Sherry; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Shorry, and Madeira. Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road,
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
4th ixen
Thalia
Salado
ARRIVED.
Beauvais
Whampoa
Clarewood
Manila
Holton
Macao
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Amoy
Capt. Hope
19
Capt. Wellsely Keling
23
Singapore
Macao
Walker Lakeland
East Coast.
Amoy
Macao
19
H. M. S. Childers
6th Anna 7th Spec JUNE
SAILED.
1st Will o' the Wisp "Ina-
3rd Anglona 4th Alpha
7th H. C. Str. Akbar
Com. Pepper Unknown WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD HONGKONG.
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The
Friend of China & Hong Kong Gazette,
SUPPLEMENT TO No. 61.
HONG-KONG, THURSDAY. JUNE 8TH, 1843.
PROCLAMATION.
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or Harbour of Canton and that the said Court said Court shall be holden by the Chief Superin- should be holden by the Chief Superintendent, for tendent: for the time being, appointed or to be HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR HENRY the time being, appointed. or to be appointed, by appointed, by His Majesty under and in pursuance POTTINGER, BART, G. C. B., Chief His said late Majesty, under and in pursuance of of the said Act of Parliament: Superintendent of the Trade of British the said Act of Parliament: And it is further ordered, that the practice and And whereas it is expedient, that the said Court Subjects in China, &c., &c., directs that of Justice should henceforth be holden in the Island proceedings of the said Court upon the trial of all the annexed Copy of a Despatch, dated of Hong-Kong; now, therefore, in further pursu- ments or informations to be therein brought or issues of fact or law, to be joined upon any indict- the 4th of January, 1843, from Her Ma- ance of the said Act, and of the powers thereby prosecuted, shall be conformable to, and corre jesty's Principal Secretary of State for in Her Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, spond with the practice and proceedings of the Foreign Affairs, together with the Order and of all other powers to Her Majesty belonging Courts of Oyer and Terminer and. Goal delivery or in any wise appertaining, it is hereby ordered of Her Majesty in Council, referred to by Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her in England, upon the trial of such issues in such therein, be Published for the Information, Privy Council, that the said Court shall henceforth Courts, so far as it may be practicable to maintain and Guidance of all British Subjects, who be holden in the Island of Hong-Kong; and that had to the difference of local circumstances; and such conformity and correspondence, regard being are Required and Enjoined to pay Due, the same shall have, and exercise jurisdiction for especially it is hereby ordered, that every such and Implicit Obedience to the said Order the trial of offences committed by Her Majesty's issue of fact, or of mixed fact and law, shall be
in Council.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Dated at the Government House, at Hong-Kong, this 1st day of June, 1843.
[Copy-No. 21.]
HENRY POTTINGER
FOREIGN OFFICE, JANUARY 4, 1842.
Subjects within the said Island and within Ports and Havens thereof, and on the High Seas every such trial, the examination of witnesses for the Dominions of the Emperor of China, and the by the said Chief Superintendent for the time being, and a Jury of twelve men,-and that upon within one hundred miles of the Coast of China: and against, the party or parties charged shall take and it is hereby further ordered, that the said Court
shall be holden by the Chief Superintendent, for place viva voce, in open Court; and that the sen- tence or judgment of the said Court upon every the time being, appointed, or to be appointed, such trial, founded upon the verdict of such jury, by Her Majesty, under, and in pursuance of the shall be pronounced in open Court, by such Chief
said Act:
And Her Majesty, by, and with the advice of Her said Council, doth hereby confirm in all other respects the said Order of His said late Majesty in Council, dated the ninth December, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
SIR, I transmit to you, herewith, for your information and guidance, a Copy of an Order of Her Majesty, in Council, providing that the Court And the Right Honourable, the Earl of Aber of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdic- deen, one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries tion, which was appointed, by an Order of His of State, is to give the necessary directions herein late Majesty, in Council, dated the 9th of Decem! accordingly. ber, 1833, to be held at Canton, in the Dominions
(True Copy)
C. C. GREVILLE. RICHARD WOOSNAM.
of the Emperor of China, or on board any Bish Ship, or Vessel, in the Port or Harbour of Canton, shall henceforth be holden in the Island of Hong-Kong, and have Jurisdiction for the trial of GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Offences committed by Her Majesty's Subjects Wrr reference to the preceding, Pro- within the said Island, and within the Dominions CLAMATION, under date the 1st instant, the of the Emperor of China, and the Ports: and!:) Havens thereof, and on the High Seas within one following Copy of the Order in Council, Hundred Miles of the Coast of Chine. by His late Majestyy King William the I am, with great truth and regard,Vth, under date the 9th of January 1883 is published for General Information Your most obedient humble Servant, By order, (Signed) ABERDEEN. RICHARD WOOSNAM, Government House, Hong-Kong, 3rd June, 1843.
SIR HENRY POTTINGER, BART, G.C.B., libong&c. &c. (True Copy) RICHARD WOOSNAM
AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR, THE 4TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1843-PRESENT, THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, by an Act of Parliament, made
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BRITISH ORDER IN COUNCIL appoint ing a Court of Justice at Canton, for the trial of Offences committed by British Subjects in China 9th December, 1883.
AT THE COURT AT BRIGHTON, THE 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1888 PRESENT, THE KING'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL
Superintendent as the presiding Judge thereof. And, whereas, it will be necessary to frame and prescribe rules of practice and proceeding to be observed upon all such prosecutions, in order to ascertain how far the same can be brought into conformity with the, practice and proceeding of His Majesty's Courts of Oyer and Terminer and Goal delivery in England, and how far it may be necessary to deviate from such practice and pro- ceeding by reason of the differences of local cir- cumstances it is, therefore, further ordered,, that such Chief Superintendent for the time being, shall be, and he is. hereby authorised, from time to time, but subject to the provisions aforesaid, to seeding as it may be necessary to adopt and fol- ..promulgate all such rules and practice and pro- law, upon, or previously to, the commitment of any person to take his trial, in the said Court, and respecting taking of bail for the appearance of such person, at such trial, and respecting the form and manner of preferring and finding indictments, and of exhibiting criminal informations against any person's charged with any crimes or offences before the said Court and respecting the manner of summoning and convening Jurors for the trial of such indictments, or informations; and respecting qualifications of such Jurors, and the mode of summoning and compelling the attendance of Court, and the mode of carrying the same into witnesses and respecting the process of the said. execution; and respecting the tunes and places of holding such Courts, and the duties of the re- spective Ministerial Officers attending the same, whom he is hereby authorised to appoint provision- ally, subject to His Majesty's approbation; and also respecting every other matter and thing son- Treated with the Administration of Justice thereir which it may be found necessary to regulate:
promulgated as aforesaid, shall be binding and take effect from the respective day's of the dates thereof, but that the same shall, by such Chief Superintendent, be transmitted to one of His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, for His Majesty's, approbation or disallowance, and that any such file shall cease to be binding, or to have any force of effect, from and after the time
and passed in the Session of Parliament holden, in The third and forth stones of the waign of He Majesty King William the Fourth, intituled "An HEREAS, by a certain Act of Parliament "Act to regulate the Trade to China and India," it was, amongst other things, enacted, that it should made, and passed in the third and fourth year of and might be lawful for His said Majesty, by any His Majesty's reign, intituled " An Act to regulate such Order or Orders as to His said Majesty in the Trade to China and India, it is, amongst Council should appear expedient and salutary, to other things engeted, that it shall, and may be create a Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admi- lawful for His Majesty, by any such Order or ralty Jurisdiction, for the trial of ofisinidos commit Orders as to His Majesty in Council shall appear ted by His said Majesty's Subjects within the expedient and salutary, to create a Court of Justice, of which his Majesty's disallowance thereof shall Dominions of the Emperor of China and the Ports with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, for the and Havens thereof, and on the High Seas within trial of Offences committed by His Majesty's Sub One Hundred, Miles of the said Coast of China jects within the Dominions of the Emperor of and to appoint one of the Superintendents, in the China, and the Ports and Havens thereof, and od And it is further ordered, that a. record shall said Act mentioned, to be the Officer to hold such the High Seas, willin 100 miles of the Coast of be duly made and preserved of all the proceed Court, and other Officers for executing the process China, and to appoint one of the Superintendents ings, Judgments and Sentences of the said Court, in the said Act mentioned to be, the officer to hold which record shall be retained in the custody
thereof:
be made known to the Chief Superintendent for the time being let izbora a
And whereas, in pursuance of the said Act, an and suoli Court, and other officers for executing the of an Officer of the said Court to be by the in execution of the powers thereby in His said late process thereof; now, therefore, in pursuance of Chief Superintendens specially charged with the Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, it was by the said Act, and in execution of the powers there- performance of that duty a
of December, one by in His Majesty in Council in that behalf vested, And the Right Honourable Viscount Palmer-
an Order dated the 9th day three, ordered it is hereby, ordered by His Majesty, by and with ston, one of His Majesty's' Principal (Secretaries
thousand eight hundred and
by His said late Majesty, by and with the advice the advice of His Privy Council, that there shall of State, is to give the necessary directions of His Privy Council, that there should be a Court be a Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admi- herein accordingly.
of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdic. ralty Jurisdiction, for the purposes aforesaid, which
tion, for the purposes aforesaid; which Court Court shall be helden, at Canton, in the said should be holden at Canton, in the said dominions, Dominions, or on board any British Ship or Vessel or on board any British Ship or Vessel in the Port in the Purt or Harbour of Canton, and that the
C. C. GREVILLE.
(True Copy) RICHARD WOOSNAM.
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SUPPLEMENT.
It is expected the Imperial Commis- We understand that Mr Pottinger the brother sioner, KE-YING, will have arrived at of Sir Henry Pottinger, the able negotiator of our Canton, by this time. It is believed peace with China, has been selected by the he will pay an early visit to Hong-Kong, Government for the chief office as resident at Hong-kong, and is to take his departure forthwith. and arrangements to put a newly-erected The appointment is in every respect a good Mansion into a condition fit for his recep- one. tion are being made..
The following paragraph should have con- cluded the COMMERCIAL article in our third
page:-
Wholly disagreeing with our Correspondent's remarks, we yet inserted them, as a similar report was rife here, which we wished to contradict. The high reputation, and long standing, of the gallant officer referred to, is a guaratee for his adherence to instructions, and a right appreciation of his duties.
We have held, that he has uniformly acted like a high minded officer, jealous of the honour of his flag; and, whatever may be the sentiments here, we shrink not from saying, that the last acts of Captain Hope, o the Chusan station, will greatly add to the esteem and respect with which he is now held by his fellow Countrymen at home.
MARCH OVERLAND MAIL. By the March Overland Mail, we learn the demise of William Jardine, Esq. M. P.-The Opium Trade is engaging the attention of the British Public. The bona fide holding of the Forged Exche- quer Bills have been paid; the unfortunate holders of the real Opium Certificates have not.-the Corn Law agitation is progres- sing.-Votes of thanks by both Houses, to the United Services engaged in China and Affghanistan have passed unanimously. Her Majesty's accouchement was expected in April.-A Commercial Treaty has been made with Russia, which can now send id her Ships to India, on the terms of the most favoured nations. These are the most important items of interest.
TRADE still bad-MONEY only 2 per cent.-TEA and SILK lower--and still drooping.
SHIPPING ARRIVALS-H. M. S. Calliope, Frances Speight, Mysore, James Ewing, H. M, S. Columbine.
DEPARTURES-Bahama, 28th Feby; Emu, Ist March; Eleanor, from London: Albert Edward, from Liverpool.
HOUSE OF COMMONS-TUESDAY, Fra. 17th. HONG-KONG.
ernment.
The following Notification, if we do not mistake, will have the effect of trans- ferring the largest and most valuable trade in these Seas to Foreign bottoms. A boon which onr Shipping interests can ill afford to confer at this juncture:--
Under the provisions of 3 and 4 William IV., entitled "An Act to regulate the Trade to China and India," her Majesty in Council is pleased to prohibit her subjects from resorting, for the pur- poses of trade and commerce, to any other ports in the dominions of the Emperor of China than those of Canton, Amoy, Foo-chow-fon, Ningpo, and Shanghae, or than may be in occupation of her Majesty's forces; and her Majesty is pleased to order that any of her subjects committing a breach of violation of this direction shall, upon conviction thereof in any of her Majesty's Courts of Record or Vice-Admiralty, be, for every such offence, liable to a penalty not exceeding 100%, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, at the discretion of the Court before which the conviction shall take place; and her Majesty is hereby further pleased to order that all proceedings which may be had under this order shall be, as far as circumstances will permit, in conformity with the law of England.
H. M. Ship the Calliope arrived from China at Cork on the 25th, and the Modeste at Devonport on the 28th February.
Royal Engineers.-Two Serjeants, two Cor- porals, and thirty Privates of the Sappers and Miners, and First Lieut. Collinson, are to proceed immediately to Hong Kong, where they will be employed in the fortifications under the command of Major Aldrich. It is contemplated, when the fortifications are reported to be in a fit state occupation, to send out a Field-Officer of the Royal Artillery to have the command of two companies of that corps, to be permanently sta-
tioned there.
was completed, reports would be received from both those quarters, on which her Majesty's Go- vernment would be able to maturely form their judgment.
NOTICE.
On Trinity Saturday, the 11th instant, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, the Roman Catholic Church of Hong-Kong will be opened for Public Worship, when the Undersigned, Préfect Apostolic of the Roman Catholic Mission, will perform the ceremony of Consecrating it; and he takes the present opportu aity of acknowledging, with feelings of deep gratitude, the receipt of the following Donations, viz.
From the English Gentlemen Do. the Portuguese Gentlemen Do, a Portuguese Friend AT HONG-KONG.
2,220
946
1,300
From the English Gentlemen, and seɣeral Regiments 497 Do. the Portuguese Gentlemen, & Sundry Donations 107 From His Lordship, the Archbishop Segui Do. Several Spanish Gentlemen
Hong-Kong, 7th June 1843.
524
- 418 Total $ 6.012
FR. ANTONIO FELICIANI.
NOTICE.
The Overland Mail to England, via Bombay, per "ANNA ELIZA" will he closed at the Post Office on the Evening of the 9th instant,
arrived.
Hong-kong, 7th June, 1843- FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Plaaks, just Apply to PAIN, & Co. FOR SALE-Fine Manila Ponies, in good condi- tion, and fit for immediate use. "Apply to PAIN, & Co. NOTICE JOHN W. NORTH, would most respect- fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would most respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong-Kong, June 8th, 1843.
D. HUME, Baker, Queen's Road, opposite Allan- son's Godowns. Sausages made to Order, equal to Epping.
opposite the of W. Scott, Esq., Lower J. Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c..
Infantry.-26th-This corps has, by a strange mistake, been ordered from China to England, a house in the above named vicinity, and hopes have been sent by the Overland Mail, it is gener- to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall ally thought that it will have sailed, agreeably to the orders which were set sailed, agreeably to be his constant endeavour to deserve. with the ratification N. B.-Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, &c., on the shortest notice. SHIP BISCUIT.
instead of the 55th, and though counter-orders Bazaar, begs the Public, that he has
of the treaty, before the counter-order can reach
China.
Ships Loading for China.Indian, Rokery, Cleopatra, Ann Maria, Juliet, at London-Iris, Thomas Fielden, Ranger, John Horton at Liver- pool, Duke of Wellington at Glasgow,
FOR SALE-A very good Chronometer, and a few Telescopes. Apply on board the "PATNA." Hong-Kong, 6th June, 1843. TO-THE INHABITANTS OF HONG-KONG. N. BOULE, & Co., beg to anounce to the Public, dan English Raking Eats
They will be happy to send Bread of the best quality, at 6 cents. per lb., to the respective dwellings, and execute punctually any orders they may be favoured with. Hong-Kong, 8th June, 1843,
ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious "Godowns-13 Queen's Road.
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale. Cognac Brandy in casks, Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork. long-Kong, June 1st, 1843.
Compensation to Opium Merchants.-Lord J. The Chancellor of the inquire whether it was the intention of her Majes- Exchequer, on the subject of the peddon Helishment. ty's Government to bring any bill into Parliament presented just previously from Bombay. He in the course of the present session, for the purpose wanted to ascertain the causes of the delay which of regulating the administration of Justice in the had taken place in the payment of the indemnity Island of Hong Kong, and for determining the for the opium surrendered to the Chinese. The powers and jurisdiction of the British consular right honourable gentleman stated that some in- agents who were to be appointed at the several quiry was to be made this year as to the value of!. ports of trade in China, agreeable to the provisions the opium. He begged to ask whether the in- of the Treaty entered into with the Chinese Gov- quiry had yet been made, or was now proceed ing, or was intended? at what time it was likely Sir R. PEEL agreed with the hon. baronet that to be terminated, and whether there was any valid it was absolutely necessary that measures should obejection to the payment of the indemity? be taken to regulate the Courts of Justice at Hong- The Chancellor of the Exchequer said he had Kong; but he thought it would be much better already, apprised certain parties interested in the to postpone legislation on the subject till they, had, payment for oplum, that until the ratification of the an opportunity of advising with Sir H. Pottinger, treaty with China, it was impossible that Govern to whose moderation, good. sense, prudence, ment could act on the stipulations therein "contain energy, and firmness, he was anxious to take the ed. The ratification on our part had been sent earliest opportunity of bearing publiq testimony. out from this country; it would probably soon be (fear, hear.). Before the session came to a ciose exchanged with the Chinese, and then her Ma- he trusted that several points connected with the jesty's Government would be enabled to take steps subjects to which the hon. baronet referred, would in the fulfilment of the condition of the treaty. be noticed by Sir blenry Pottinger in his corres- With respect to the payment of the indemnity, so pondence; but her Majesty's Government did not anxiours was the Government to prevent any de- wish to proceed with any measures in general lay in the settlement of the just claims of the opium legislation until they possessed the advantage of holders, that reference had been made to India his advice and opinions. and China, and when the inquiry into the claims
TO BE SOLD.
A splendid Buggy and Harness, nearly New. For particulars apply to ROBT. LAWRIE, Navy and Army Tavern, Hong-kong, June 8th, 1842.
NOTICE.
Wanted for the Ward-Room Mess of H. M. Ship CCRNWALLIS, a Second Steward. Apply on Board.
Hong-kong, June 8th, 1843.
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THE POST-OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT is removed, to the House formerly used as a Post-Office, on the right hand side of the Main Road leading up to Government House.
A Letter-Bag, by Fast-Boat, to Macao, will be made up daily, at Five P. M., at the Post-Office here, and Letters will be de- livered to Individuals at Macao, at a charge, on delivery, of Ten Cents for each Letter. All Letters must be. Addressed in Chinese, as well as English, or Portuguese. By order,
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I hope, indeed we all hope to see some Official Notification in the FRIEND OF CHINA, which will mental to the interests of the British Trade." relieve us from a state of suspense greatly detri
By letters from Canton, we learn that, "The bought, and not many being shipped, still the market is quite torpid, very few TEAS are being Export for the twelve months ending the 30th (To the Editor of Friend of China.) June, will be nearly fifty millions of pounds. The Export to the 31st May, was about 47,000,000 lbs., Medical Missionary Society's Hill, Siam, now loading, will with others make up the the Medical Missionary Society established in this and the Equestrian, Orira, City of Derry, and June 6th, 1843. SIR,-I beg to inform you that the Hospital of above total, or nearly so.
RAW SILK-No sales are reported in Nankin. place for the benefit of the Chinese population, is now open for the reception of both in and out Cantons are upheld by the heavy orders for manu- factured goods from the South American Coast. patients, and that any cases of an urgent nature, as those arising from accident and wounds can be In Davos, nothing doing. IMPORTS.-Cotton Yarn and Cotton Cloths admitted at any time without delay, and that those of a milder nature are seen every morning except current at last week's quotations, and some transac tions have taken place with ourTaDe men in good the Sabbath, from 8 o'clock to 11. Grey Shirtings, deliverable at Hong-Kong, to
If you think it desirable that the public should
RICHARD WOOSNAM.. Junks bound for Tientsin. The rates were higher be made acquainted with the above, in order to
Government House, Hong-Kong, 12th June, 1843.
The following Notice, received from Her Majesty's Government, is published by order of His Excellency, SIR HENRY POTTINGER, G. C. B.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government, House, Hong-Kong, 12th June, 1843.
Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, March 18th, 1842. NOTICE TO MARINERS. (Received from the French Government.) Alterations in the Lights of Cape GRINEZ, and of Point d' ALPRECK, on the South side of the STRAIT OF DOVER
is
than those ruling at Canton, owing to the exemp-recommend their servants or workmen, and the tion from the heavy charges of that port. Woollens Institution, you will oblige me by inserting it in are little inquired for. Bombay Cotton has found an early number of the Gazette.
a few buyers, but Madras and Bengal are almost unsaleable. The prices quoted are very low, but
merely nominal.
I remain, Sir, Respectfully, yours,
BEN. HOBSON,
The Courrier Français states, that M. DUPERRE
OPIUM had been rather firm and brisk, but the arrival of Ke-ying, the Imperial Commissioner caused prices to droop, and the prices quoted are PATNA 3830, BENARES $620, and MALWA $530; son of the Minister of Marine, sailed a few days but our correspondent says "the fall is attributable since from Brest on board the Cleopatre frigate to the Importers pressing sales, as the demand for for China, to visit that remarkable country. the Drug in the consuming districts is known to be good."
The Cleopatre takes out to the French Mission- aries established in China, several objects and machines calculated to introduce the blessings of civilization amongst the Chinese,
following proof of the aptitude for civilization posses- The author of Doings in China," gives the sed by the juvenile branches of the Celestials:- The children are very intelligent and sharp: they pick up English easily. Almost all the young blackguards about this place could swear in very good English."
He adds, "despite the denunciations of your NOTICE TO MARINERS. Plenipotentiary, our systematised system of regular THERE being grounds for believing that, not- irregularity (which he does not appreciate or withstanding the publicity which was given in the understand) is going on as comfortably as could be month of March last, by direction of the Right expected or desired. Imports and Exports, the Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admi- greater part do not pay the duties, or rather the ralty, to the Translation of a Notice, issued by the arbitrary exactions as heretofore. Nor do all the French Government, the Alterations which have ships pay a port charge; how can they afford it at since been carried into effect in life Lights at Cape the present low rate of Freights You call this Grinez, and at Point D'Alpreck,-have not become Smuggling, be it so, yet it hardly merits that generally known; The said Notice is now re-appellation, being by the sanction, and with the published for the further information of all persons connivance of the Local Authorities. You will so A voltaic telegraph is stated to be laid down on employed in the Navigation of Vessels in the think, when I tell you that the price of transit from the Great Western Railway to Windsor Castle, English Channel, viz. Whampoa to Canton, by the best Government and back thence to the Houses of Parliament and boats, has fallen so low as $12 to $15 per chest, Buckingham Palace. The effect of this will be, and if the quantity is pretty large, the lower price that on important occasions, when her Majesty may be assumed. The appearance of three or may be at Windsor, any intelligence of an extra- four Mandarin boats coming down, and lying ordinary interest can be transmitted in less than a abreast of the shipping every morning at Whampoa second of time. very pretty, the boats being mostly those lately built for the river service, and to put down Piracy, TREATY NUISANCE.-We can make treaties at they are handsomely painted and decorated. In the cannon's mouth, but in truth we are no diplo fact the trade is now become a very regular and matists. The present cabinet seem unable to quiet one. The moderate rate of Freight by the escape from the labyrinth into which my Lord Mandarins, offers no inducement for us to employ Palmerston had wandered. We shall become the Smuggling boats or Foreign craft, we only encour- sport of the whole world, unless we resume our age native industry, so that there is no fear of any character for decision and independence, and cease disturbance so long as this lasts, which must be a to hold the language of entreaty, or to let our trade source of prodigious contentment to the Hong-be suspended and our tariffs kept open waiting on Fongian dip Say the founousy of the cap Our trade is withering away, and our revenue declines exactly in proportion as we look back for a lesser trade not in our power, and overlook a greater trade within our grasp. interests are neglected, trades combine and memo- All home rialize in vain; after months of wasted labour they sink into apathy, and wonder at the infatuation of powers, and pay no regard to the thousands at the minister who can dally for years with foreign home kept for years in an agony of suspense as to what shape their business may be forced to assume.
CAPE GRINEZ LIGHT. THE fixed Light established on Cape Grinez in November, 1837, in lat., 50° 52' 10" N. and lon., 1°35' 9" E. of Greenwich will on the 1st of July next we converted into a Revolving Light, which will re-appear every half minute.
The additional Flashing Light established in 1838, near the above Fixed Light will then be discontinued..
The new Revolving Light will be visible 8 leagues, and will be distinguished from that of Calais by the difference of their respective inter- vals, that of Calais being 90 seconds, and that of Grinez only 30 seconds: and further, the bright glares of Calais Light are separated by perfect darkness, while in the intervals between those of Grinez a faint light will be visible to vessels within the distance of four leagues.
LIGHT OF POINT D' ALPRECK. On the same day the Fixed Light on Point Alpreck, in lat. 50 41' 37" N. and lon. 1° 33' 54" E. will every two minutes change into flashes of Red Light, which are to continue for three
seconds.
EXCHANGE Mexican Dollars, 7 disct. Fer- rice of other nations. dinand par. Carolus, 6 to 7 prem, Sycee, 1. 8. disct. NEW TARIFF.-The arrival of the Imperial Commissioner Ke-ying has revived this topic, and it is confidently said, a month or so will not elapse before he signs it, as it is all arranged, and only requires Ke-ying's offiical signature.
have before quoted says, "It is understood in some În reference to this, a correspondent whom we quarters that the new Tariff will come into action on the 1st of August, all is ready, and Ke-ying, they say, has only to read, sign, and seal. Others on the contrary, assert that they know that the NEW TARIFF will not come into operation, until it shall have gone to Pekin and received the Imperial ratification. I incline to this opinion, and believe the new order of things, if it ever does begin, will not be before the next Chinese new year. Considering that there is so large a supply of Goods arriving-ships to be secured, and Teas to be shipped, do'nt you think it a little too bad that we should be kept in such utter darkness? Surely
This light will not be visible more than four there is no compromise of Plenipotentiarial dignity leagues. in giving a hint which it is impossible could do any harm, and then we should be able to shape out some course. That is, we could either act now, if the time were distant, or defer acting, if it were
TRINITY HOUSE, LONDON,
6TH JANUARY, 1843.
By Order,
J. HERBERT, SECRETARY.
near.
You will perceive what a loss it would be, should one load a ship with Teas at 6 taels duty, and another keep back his cargo for three or four weeks and ship it at 2 or 3 taels.
-Times.
We understand a band of miscreants, about twenty in number, landed early on the morning of Thursday last, at the foot, and ascended the bill on which is erected the elegant Bungalow, of J. F. Edger, Esq. Their nefarious object was quite obvious; the noise of the dogs alarmed the house, and the villains decamped, leaving behind them a Bamboo spear, near the outhouses, measuring twenty feet in length.
The robbers ascended the hill nearly opposite the berth occupied by the steamer, which would indicate that the means of protection, even under the new arrangement, are insufficient.
We are glad to see the Government have given a military guard to one of our residents who has located himself in the Wan-nei-chung valley. Suburban allotments will be almost valueless, un- less proper measures be taken to protect life and property on the Island.
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JOB-PRINTING.
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of necessity better informed than we can be, || trade to Foreign bottoms. We adhere to as to what is passing around) express the this opinion, although persons of experience most perfect confidence in the permanent and who understand the subject differ with maintenance of the peace, we are diffident us, and say that offenders, whether in the in expressing our own deep seated convic- opium, or any other contraband trade, will tion of the groundlessness of such an uniformly after running their goods proceed expectation; yet, we are fortfied by the to Hong-Kong, lay an information against best nativo authorities accessible to us. themselves, and pay the penalty; (which according to this Order in Council, must not exceed £100,) take in a fresh cargo and proceed to carry on the same traffic; as the fine is so utterly insignificant in comparison with the profits of the venture.
The question involves so many important considerations that we shall be compelled to resume its discussion on another oppor- tunity, and then laying down before our readers the various facts and circumstances, which (after a pains-taking examination) have forced us to arrive at this truly painful conclusion.
Meantime we would remark, although we hold the indication to be of very minor significance to what we may hereafter adduce, as evidence of the ultimate inten-
tions of the Chinese Government-that the severest measures are now being taken by the Emperor against all the Functionaries, The above Scale of Charges will take effect who may have come any way into collision from this date. with the barbarians, and been baffled or worsted. Naval, Military, or Civil officers, none are exempted from condign punishment, although some of them are of the highest rank and station in the empire.
June 8th, 1813.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 15TH, 1843. At this time the Peking Gazettes assume a more than common interest, as it is very possible, ascertain the true opinions of the Imperial Cabinet. It cannot be denied that the professions of the Chinese Govern- ment are all that can be wished, and the conduct of the officials is strongly indica- tive of the strong desire of the Authorities, to create the impression in our finds of their sincere wish to cultivate the most amicable relations between the two Coun- trics. This cannot be controverted, at the same time it must not be disguised that the tone of many of the Peking Gazettes, would indicat the existence, in the highest quar-
Yik-shan, and Yik king are condemned to death, and if we may judge from the fate of Yu-poo-yun who has been recently decap- itated, we should say no doubt can exist that the capital punishment will be inflict
The Government at home seems not to be aware of the great importance of the step it has now taken, and it would appear to be unconscious of the mighty changes which have taken place in the commerce of this country, since the abolition of the Company's Monopoly.tion
By the above notification, the Home Government has adopted the exceptional policy we dreaded, and which must event- ually be abandoned, although not without forfeiting the national honour in the eyes both of the people of England and of China.
When it was reported in the Indian Papers that Major Malcolm, openly avowed that Sir Henry Pottinger had promised that English ships should be prohibited under a penalty of confiscation, from pro- ceeding to other than-and Opium vessels from proceeding to--the five Ports named in the Treaty, we were incredulous and passed it by as an rumour, (Well The execution of Yu-poo-yun is a lament-knowing that some of our Oriental contem- able event, seeing that when he was Com-poraries can from a gossamer's web spin a mander-in-Chief of Che-keang province, yarn of a cable's consistence). Again, he defended to the best of his ability the when a very able article appeared on this positions he had taken up at Chin-hao and subject in the EXAMINER, attributed to the Ningpo; from an eye witness we have able historian of the Eastern Seas, we learned that he evinced great personal still thought the premises were incorrect, gallantry at our capture of the former and hence, much labour wasted to prove town. the folly of a mere figment of the imagina- tion.
ters, of unmitigated hatred of the English, atonement, or rather this offering to appease "England is noen wholly wrong, for
and an undying horror of our late invasion, and which it is endeavoured most sedulously to instil into the whole population.
It is an affecting incident in the fate of this officer, but not a rare one in Chinese history-that his son petitioned the Empe- ror to die instead of his father. This vicarious the sanguinary vengeance of the law, has on some occasions been granted, but it was in this instance denied. The Emperor declares the crime to be too heavy to per- mit any mitigation of the sentence, and admonishes the son to retrieve the disgrace of his name and family, by striving, and with his kindred too, in repelling the "cun- ning barbarian slaves" should they again invade the father-land.
This vast Empire, throughout its length and its breadth, resounds with the din of preparation for the possible, and it is hinted, the probable and not remote contigency of another conflict with the obtrusive barbar- ians. The Peking Gazettes are full of warlike recommendations, and orders to give them effect. In our last we gave a translation of one, and we now find no less than three Peking Gazettes within one month speaking of the necessity pineroserial Commissioner KE-VING, arrived there
of
We learn from Canton, that the Impe-
ing mg the strength of the Gunpowder. Intion, and Mr Morrison, proceeded on Tues- one an ex-functionary describes a new method of manipulation, in another we find day into tlie City to congratulate His Ex- a new composition recommended, and an cellency, and to invite him to visit Her order to substitute bullock for hand labour. Majesty's Plenipotentiary, at Hong-Kong. This latter document is so curious that we fore he will arrive here, and fitting arrange Not many days, we hope, will elapse be- intended to have now given a translation, ments are now making, we understand, for but we have not space, and must defer it ments are now making, we understand, for till next week. H. E.'s reception.
Again, we have several official reports on the casting of great guns after the English model In one Gazette we find it recorded that several officers are disgraced, owing to the fact of the Cannon, which had been cast under their supervision, having on being tested, proved defective and burst. In that instance considerable injury was inflcted to the bye-standers, which provoked the commendable wrath of the parental Emperor.
The Order in Council which appeared in the Official part of the Paper last week, was published in the LONDON GAZETTE of the 6th of January, and was copied into the TIMES of the day after. From the delay in its publication here, we believed that the inadequacy and inapplicability of the Provisions of the act which it had resuscitated-were recognised in the highest quarter, but it seems we were quite mis- taken.
With regard to the Notification which appeared in the Unofficial part of the Paper, we may say it was an extract from an order in council which has gone the round of the London prints. On a hurried
Further, it is well known that large num- bers of Muskets and heavy Guns have been bought up by the Chinese, and there is an on dit current (the truth or falsehood of which, a few days will show) that a very large order for both Muskets and heavy Guns has been taken by an eminent Ameri-glance (as we were going to press) we said that the effect of the new regulations Seeing that the Authorities here (who are would be, so transfer a large and valuable
can firm.
In our high estimate of the practical In our high estima sagacity of the administrators of affairs at home, we have been wholly wrong, for in the n the service of China, and the Queen of Eng- land is in effect, Chief Custom House Officer Extraordinary to the Emperor of China."
We are very glad to see by the PENANG GA- ZETTE of the 13th May, that H. M. S. Dido had sailed from Singapore for Borneo, having the enter prising and public spirited Mr Brooke as a passenger. The presence of a man-of-war will have a very salutary influence in that quarter. The supineness hitherto evinced has been very detrimental to British influence and British com merce in the Eastern Archipelago.
The following is an extract from a letter just received from Canton, which has been handed to us. We have not had time to make enquiries for con- firmation of the contents." It seems that the Ladrones outside are worse than ever. They have. themselves in open defiance of the authorities, and mustered a fleet of 150 fighting boats, establishing are exacting Black Mail from all the native craft that pass. I suppose they deem it against their interests to attack Foreign vessels. The other day they captured the Lang-moon heep, the Mandarin who has charge of the Bogue, cut off his ears, and carried away his seals. For these they demand $60,000, but they are only offered $3,000. The report is since, that the Heep is dead."
So many Papers, some of old and some of late dates have arrived altogether, that we have only time to glance at their contents.
By the GENTLEMAN'S GAZETTE of the 20th April,, we learn that Sir Charles Napier after the battle mentioned in our Paper of.to day, received the submission of two of the principal tribes, and so confident was he of the future quiet of the new British Province of Scinde, that he had sent for Lady Napier. The Ameers had arrived at Bombay to end their days as state prisoners,
By the FRIEND OF INDIA we perceive Captain Warden, of the Queen Steam Frigate, had pre-
Vide our Extract, which we have been compelled to abridge in our Supplement. Jons CRAWFURD, Esq., late Governor of Singapore, is the reputed Author.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
sented a very large Iron Bell, which he had brought || houses now erecting near the Upper Bazaar. Two from Ningpo, to the Bishop of Calcutta, who wer were wounded with knives, very severely. The graciously accepted it for the new Cathedral. cause was the attempt of the watchmen to appre- This respectable Paper says," To this bell, Cap- hend some robbers who were wending their way tain Warden has no more substantive title than up the hill, loaded with booty, to the mat huts, Sir John Keane had to Hyder Khan's sword, above, which at the break of day, is quite a com- which he was obliged to resign."
The GENTLEMAN'S GAZETTE complains of the Zephyr not waiting as according to notice issued she ought to have done, and says, the Govern- ment despatches, were left behind, and would be sent by the Emma, which it expected, although sailing so long after would reach China as soon as
mon occurrence.
Near the same spot, on the evening of the 7th instant, about half past seven o'clock, an aged Lascar was knocked down by a Chmaman, and robbed of $5.-Communicated.
The BOMBAY TIMES of the 8th April, gives the prices; Sewing Twine, Save on Sale; at reduced
report (but expresses doubts of its truth) that Colonel Stoddart and Captain Conolly are still alive. The same Paper of the 18th Feby., which we had not before scen, complains of the excessive offensiveness with which the Official character of the Secretary of Legation was paraded by Colonel Malcolm, to the great discomfort and annoyance of his fellow traveller at Alexandria and Suez; and indulges in some other observations of a very strong character, The worthy Editor must have been mis-informed, for most of our readers can attest that the demeanour and character of the gallant Colonel wholly negatives such a statement. (It also cites, the 1st April,) the DELHI GAZETTE, which states Lieut. Rogers, of H. M.'s 18th Royal Irish, had been cashiered, by a general court martial held at Hong-Kong, dn a charge of ine- briety.
With reference to the Government Notification about Land; (Vide our No. 57) the STRAITS MESSENGER says:-
We cannot but observe however, that the prin- ciple upon which this Notification seems founded, is rather built upon law than equity and that, however expedient it may seem, it is any thing but a measure of national justice. We fear that many British subjects will suffer not only inconvenience, but very serious pecu niary losses by curtailment, or perhaps even ejectinent from their holdings, and although such parties may have no title deeds granted them in the first instance, still, as they purchased them on the faith of the Government, or which is the same on that of H. M's Representative, whose guarantee is quite as binding, for the fulfilmen of all official engagenients specially entered into between hum on the part of the government and British subjects, as it is held to be with foreigners. The arbitrary undoing of the acts of his predecessor, by the present Plenipotentiary, is not at all likely to beget confidence in the public mind, as to any future engagements he may enter into on his own responsibility with any of H. M.'s subjects."
With reference to the Canton trade, and the Notification of the 20th of April, the same Paper remarks ;-
"H. E. we think very probably deprecates the practice, and encouragement of smuggling by British subjects, whom it is to be presumed he niore especially alludes to, in this proclamation, and whose conduct must be considered as much more obnoxious than that of any other class of foreigners. We are led to suppose, that not only individuals, but that mercantile, firins are also engaged in this disrespectable system of wholesale smuggling; and it is much to be feared, that the expose which II. E. has threatened to make hereafter of such parties, will tarnish not a little the honourable character hitherto sustained by British merchants, in this as in every other part of the worl! So long. however, as the Chinese Custom-house officers connive at this evasion of the duties, by British and other
C. N. MILES, & Co., 7, Webster's Bazaar, near the Hong-Kong Market, have c Needles, Palins, Marline. spikes, Seizing Stuff, assorted, Butter, wholesale, and retail, Cheese, Pickles, Negrohead Tobacco, Pipes, Turpentine, Paint Oil, White and Black Paint, and many other articles too numerous to mention. June 15th, 1843.
J. Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c. opposite the Godowns of W. Scott, Esq., Lower Bazaar, begs to announce to the Public, that he has opened a house in the above named vicinity, and hopes to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall be his constant endeavour to deserve.
N. B.--Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, &C., on the shortest notice.
SHIP BISCUIT.
NOTICE--JOHN W. NORTH, would most respect- fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would most respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong Kong, June 8th, 1843.,
D. HUME, Baker, Queen's Road, opposite Allan- son's Godowns.
Sausages made to Order, equal to Epping.
ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns-13 Queen's Road.
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ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale. Cognac Brandy in casks, Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne du., Sherry cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork. Clar casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen Hong-Kong, June 1st, 1843. NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership NOTICE
heretofore known by the name or Firm of BENNETT, PAINS & Co., as Auctioneers and Commission Agents, Was this day Dissolved by, mutual Commission due to, and payahle by, the said Firm, will be received and paid by the Firm of PAINE & Co. Dated the 29th day of May, 1843.
BENNETT, PAIN, & Co.
E. FARNOOMB-Witness, WANTED, a Steward for the Gun-Room Mess of H. M. S. VIXEN.
15th June, 1843.
Apply on board.
FOR SALE, by the Undersigned, at the following
reduced Prices:-
Sillery Champaigne [white] Do. Eil de Perdrix True Chateau Margaux Do. St. Julien Sauterne
816 per doz.
16 do. do.
12 do. do.
10 do. do.
10 do. do.
AD. GUILLAIN,
At Mr. BOULLE's Stores.
from the JAMES CAMPBELL.
Apply to
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
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THE Barque "BENCOOLEN," CAPT. CLARRIRUTT, for Sydney, Bay of Islands, and Wellington, New Zealand, calling at Manila. For Passage apply on board, or to MESSRS. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hong-kong, June 15th, 1843.
FOR SINGAPORE AND BATAVIA.
The Clipper built Swedish Barque "ZENOBIA," N. BECKMAN, Commander, will sail for the above Ports on the 18th inst. For Freight or Passage. Apply to G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 12th June, 1843. FOR CHARTER OR SALE.
The Clipper Barque " POSSIDONE," CAPT. ASHLIN VALENTINE, 464 Tons, A. 1. at Lloyd's, copper fastened and newly Coppered, now discharging at Hong-kong, and will be clear of Cargo the end of the
month.
Apply to Captain Valentine on board, or to MR RICHARD BROWNE, Macao.
Hong-kong, 12th June, 1843.
FOR SALE-A very good Chronometer, and a few Telescopes.
Apply on board the "PATNA." Hong-Kong, 6th June, 1843.
TO THE INHABITANTS OF HONG-KONG. N. BOULE, & Co., beg to anounce to the Public, that they have opened an English Baking Estab lishment.
They will be happy to send Bread of the best quality, at 6 cents. per lb., to the respective dwellings, and execute punctually any orders they may be favoured with.
Hong-Kong, 8th June, 1843.
FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Planks, just Apply to PAIN, & Co.
arrived.
FOR SALE-Fine Manila Ponies, in good condi. tion, and fit for immediate use. Apply to PAIN, & Co. FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road, FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila-a superior article. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE-GOODs and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious
dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's
Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843, PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made
that countr. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and WILLIAM SCOTT.
Hong-Kong, 17th May, 1843.
at Cunton are unable to make their own revenue laws FOR SALE-Beer in wood and bottle, now landing executed in a short time. Apply to respected, either by the Chinese, or by foreigners, it may be predicted notwithstanding, the Plenipotentiary's efforts and co-eperation with the Chinese authorities, whom, by the way, he can only counsel and advise, that the practice of Smuggling will still prevail, as exten- sively as before."
The SINGAPORE FREE PRESS in reference to the same Proclamation; observes ;-
OF
"CHINA. We are this week in possession of papers from China to the 4th instant. From the official Documents which we have extracted from the CHINA, it would appear that the Plenipotentiary has at last become fully apprised of the disgraceful smuggling which has been carried on to such a large extent, and in so barefaced a manner. We only wonder that he has been so long in noticing the matter, as it undoubtedly might have afforded a very fair pretence to the Chinese Government for retarding or refusing to complete the final arrangements under the Treaty. That they did not do so, shews, we think, that they are really anxious that the Treaty should be carried into operation. Now, however, when His Excellency has addressed himself to this subject, and has called the attention of the Chinese Govern. ment to it, it will in all likelihood be put a stop to, and we should think that the British Merchants who have mixed them- selves up with these transactions, will be anxious, by a prompt withdrawl from them, to prevent their names being held up to the world as Smugglers, as Sir Henry Pottinger threatens to do, on a recurrence of these practices."
JOHN LEATHLEY.
FOR SALE A DOUBLE BARREL Percussion FOWL ING PIECE, by JOHN MANTON, with Apparatus com- plete, and spare Nipples Main-Springs, &c., in a Ma- hogany Case,-Price 870. Apply to the Printer. June 14th, 1843.
TO BE SOLD.
A splendid Buggy and Harness, nearly New. For particulars apply to ROBT. LAWRIE, Navy and Army Tavern,
Hong-kong, June 8th, 1842.
NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the
Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISHI MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings.
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843. NOTICE.
Our Canton letter is the best practical comment- FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut àry on these anticipations.
Very few of the many outrages daily perpe- trated among the Native population, or even when Europeans suffer, are brought to the attention of the authorities, for reasons which are apparent. Among others may be mentioned, the attack, by robbers, on the watchmen placed to guard some
Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843,
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath: ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hongkong, Jany 11th, 1843. NOTICE. Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY. A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street, TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET,
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO, Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road. FOR SALE.-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de. criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Mosalle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
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NOTICE.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize G. F. DAVIDSON.
for Sale on Commission, Hong-Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE. American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels..
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole Barrels.⚫
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER NAVIGATOR.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1848.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins:-Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors. Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines; Jams, Jellies, and a variety of other Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J.S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL. and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance All Orders for Wines Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to.
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
terms.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned ;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
Articles.
.
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher & H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent, and all demands now due are to be settled by L. E. Christopher.
June. 1st, 1843.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER. [Witness] H. J. CARR.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed. ex "A LOERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day,
for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE,
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th December, 1842.
FOR SALE-Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window Glass, and several other articles.
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of P. TOWNSEND & Co.," was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND.
P. TOWNSEND, ROBT. EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843. NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the and armed, and Commanded by an European, 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
mises to
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong- scriptions, received and carefully stored in kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843-
Singapore BEAMS. from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. Ditto ditto 11 " " 1 " ditto. "" one-half " Ditto ditto 11 ditto.
A L80,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Wood in Planks and Stanchions.
G. R. MESS, CORNWALLIS. THE MESS of the 26th Regiment, on quitting
CATERER of this Mess will feel much obliged, if this Hong-Kong, left with a Resident here, a Sum of individual will inform the Editor, where he may Money, for the G. R. Mess of the Cornwallis. The
found.
Cornwallis, June 5th, 1843.
NOTICE
be
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part- nership between Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi. ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public the time of Sale. Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods. One half per cent. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property. days after Sule, or sooner if realized. Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen
.JNO. W. BENNETT.
Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM. At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Commanders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Reading Room, the utility of which, he feels assured, will be apparent to all..
for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford as soon as The first object has been, to provide a place of resort practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts of Europe, America, India, and the Southern Colonies, with all the Local Publications.
A well chosen Library has also been added.
N. B.-The Exchange has been removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Rooins of the undersigned. Terms, $1 per month. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong Kong, Exchange and Reading Room, 1st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien ; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha Coffee Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon; Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c.; Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, Hanging Lamps; Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- man Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips; Tanned in cases; Shot, of sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper; Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta ; Blacking, Day and Martin's; Quinine; Perfumery of all descriptions, Hair, Tooth, and Nail Brushes, Dres- sing Combs, small Ivory Ditto, Soda, and Seitlitz Ink, Screws, Broad Cloth of colours, Woollen Cloth, Powders, Sponges, Bitters, Account Books, Writing Spanish Stripes, Beaver Hats, white Lead, Corks, and other Articles.
Goods Received, and Sold on Commission. N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JNO. W. BENNETT
JUNE.
ARRIVED.
7th H. M. H. S. Minden Quin 8th Harlepuin Oliver
Velocipede
Sumatra
Macao
Amoy
Maci.o
HM. T. S. Alligator
9th Ingleborough
73
James Campbell
Brown Port Essington Rea Pitcairn
Liverpool Glasgow
10th Zenobia [Swed.]
Beckman
London
Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843.
29 Possidone
Valentine
18, Queen's Road.
11th Naiad
Cheyne
19
19
Woodworth Crawfurd
29
Batavia
H. C. Str. Proserpine
Hough
Whampoa
FOR SALE,
15th Fortescue
Milty cus Hall
Sydney
Chusan
SAILED.
JUNE
Apply to N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE.
10th Gondolier
18, Queen's Road.
39
20
H. C. Str. Proserpine Hough Kelso
Oliver Whampoa
"
Roxburgh
Macao
All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and holding claims against the said firm, to send in their Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound claims to L. E. Christopher. Bags.
June 1st, 1843.
L. E. CHRISTOPHER.
H. J. CARR.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Ilock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle. Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention,
of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Just received, per "GONDOLIER"-ASmall quantity Apply to. N. DUUS Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843.
18 Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines Claret; Sheray; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira. Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road.
Elong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
18th Florà [Swed.]
11th Harlequin 12th Beulah
Oliver Patton
Amoy Bombay
REPORTS.-H. M. S. Thalia, Capt. Hope, is expected to sail this day for Singapore and Calcutta-- H. M.. S. Alligator, for Culcutta direct, in a few days-The Equestrian, about the 20th, for England- The Louisa, for Chusan, in two or three days-And the Mary Ann, for Amoy and Chusan, about the 20th in t.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
(For the remainder of the news, vide Supplement.)
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, A'T THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S Road Hongkong.
The Friend. of China & Hong Kong SUPPLEMENT TO No. 65
HONG-KONG, THURSDAY. JUNE 15TH, 1843.
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the freest, and even the most flourishing, branch of foreign trade in the empire. It was consumed from Canton to Mantchoo Tartary, and from Yunan to the shore of the Sea of Japan. The civil and military, the naval and police officers of the Govern ment, connived at, and the very highest officers of State-even the Viceroys of Canton in their own persons, or through their nearest relatives, entered zealously into the smuggling trade, if it deserved any longer to be considered such. The only difference, but it was an important one, between the opium and any other branch of trade, was that the customs on it did not go into the public
if brandy and geneva, being declared contraband in this country,
BRITISH OFFICERS IN CHINA-The following 95th, and 1st battalion Rifle Brigade, will remain, account of the services performed by the military as heretofore, at 800; their service companies at officers in China, to whom both houses of parlia- 600, and the depots 200 rank and file. The 2nd, ment have voted thanks, is taken from Lieutenant 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, Hart's "Army Book" for 1843. 25th, 28th, 29th, 31st, 39th, 40th, 50th, 51st, 55th, SIR HUON GOUGH.-Sir Hugh Gough served 57th, 58th, 62nd, 63rd, 78th, 80th, 84th, 86th, 94th, at the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, and the 96th, 98th, and 99th, are to remain at 1,000 rank 100 super-numeraries will, however, be Dutch fleet in Saldanha Bay, 1793. Served after- wards in the West Indies, including the attack on allowed to all regiments serving in India or China, treasury, but into the pockets of the officials. This was just as Porto Rico, the Brigand war in St. Lucia, and the and 30 to those serving in all other foreign stations; but freely dealt in and consumed notwithstanding, Sir Robert capture of Surinam. Proceeded to the Peninsula and the recruiting of those regiments will be Peel, Sir James Graham, the Board of Customs and Excise, in 1809, and commanded the 87th regiment at the regulated accordingly. The standard for the and the Horse Guards with their respective subordinates, should battles of Talavera, Barossa, Vittoria, and Nivelle, infantry of the line (with the exception of those quietly pocket among them the million and a half of duties from for which he has received a cross. Sir Hugh had regiments serving in India, China, and New South them, which before went into the public treasury; but suddenly a hores shot under him on the 27th of July, and on Wales) will be raised to five feet six inches and turning round, on some freak of State policy which they and their predecessors had never thought of for forty years, they the 28th at Talavera, he was severely wounded in a-half for men not exceeding 25 years of age, should proceed to empty all the brandy and geneva kegs into the the side by a splinter of a shell; he also received and five feet six inches for growing lads under Thames, imprison every foreigner that dealt in them, or was Regiments serving in suspected of dealing in them; and place, moreover, the French Com eighteen years of age. a slight wound in the head at Tarifa. manded the land force throughout nearly the India, China, and New South Wales, may take, whole of the operations in China, and for which recruits at five feet six inches, but not under eighteen years of age.-Times. service he was created a baronet.
LORD SALTOUN.-Sord Saltoun served in Sicily
in 1806 and 1807: Sir John Moore's campaign
systematically connive at smuggling brandy and geneva, and
and Dutch Ambassadors in durance.
The Opium trade, as we are supposing it under the New Treaty, will go on, and be a smuggling trade as before; and the only difference will be, that it will have FIVE POINTS d' appui, whereas, under the old contraband system, it had but ONE.- Opium stations like Lintin will be planted, inevitably, near each of the Four New Ports of Trade, and the trade will go on swim- mingly, under the noses of British Consuls, and Chinese Vice- roys. The India Board, of which Sir Robert Peel, the Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, and Secretaries of State are members, will indite despatches to encourage the growth of the white poppy. as of vital importance to Indian revenue. One of the members
We fear that the subject of the Opium trade in 1808-9, including the battle of Corunna. Ex- will be found a sore difficulty and embarrassment pedition to Walcheren, 1809. Went to Cadiz in in the settlement of those new relations which are April, 1811, and remained with the Army until opening upon us with China. On the one side we the end of the Peninsula war, in 1814, and was have the merchants engaged in that trade assuring of the said Board. in his capacity of Foreign Secretary, will de present at the storming of Seville, passage of the us, as will have been seen in the extracts which nounce the sale of Opium in China, its principal mart, and on which depends the integrity of the India revenue, as illegal and Bidassoa, battle of the Nivelle, actions of the 9th, we gave from the Indian papers on Tuesday, that immoral; he will even write letters to the Foreign Secretary of 10th, and 12th December, 1813, in front of Bidart, "without the legalization of the opium trade, it is the "Flowery Land," making asseverations of the good faith of passage of the Adour, blockade of Bayonne and hopeless to expect that our future relations with Britain. At the suggestion of the Admiralty, will issue instruc tions for the seizure and confiscation of all British ships trading repulse of the sortie. Served also the campaign the Chinese can be in a satisfactory state ;" and, in Opium in the Five Ports of China, which, by the way, will be of 1815, including the battles of Quatre Bras and in fact, that they hold it to be impossible to contrary to the law and usage of nations. All this will be done, Waterloo, and the storming of Peronne. form any treaty which shall have a prospect of and, in a few months' time, the Chinese will, and the Opium MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE BURRELL-Major- permanency, should this stipulation be omitted." Trade going on more briskly than ever, charge us, and with good reason too with acting a dishonest farce to deceive them. General George Burrell served at the capture of At the same time, they frankly confess their ap- How the dexterous and pious Sir Robert Peel is to direct this Guadaloupe, 1810, and the campaign of 1814 in prehensions founded upon " the ominous silence of game of cross purposes as head of Her Majesty's Government, we Upper Canada. He is now serving in China, and the Plenipotentiary," and the opinions of the Hong are at a loss to understand. He is adroit, no doubt, but here, If Sir Henry Pottinger has really given the alleged promise to commanded the land force at the first capture of merchants that the traffic will contiune as illicit we think he will be battled. Chusan, and a brigade at the attack upon Canton. as before. On the other hand, we have the mer- the Chinese Government, and for the mere purpose to expediting SIR ROBERT BARTLEY.-Sir Robert Bartley chants of Lancashire and Yorkshire deprecating the signing of the Treaty, we do not hesitate to say that he would served with the 49th regiment during the Ameri- the legalization which the others desire, as a still have acted more wisely had he broke off the negociations. The prospect of revenue, a subject to which the Chinese Go. vernment is keenly alive, ought to have been held out to the can war in 1812, 1813, and 1814, and was present greater evil than the illicit traffic itself, inasmuch as at Fort Erie when attacked on the 28th of its certain effect would be to exclude British pro- Emperor. By means of a moderate duty, a million sterling might November, 1812, on which occasion "the enemy duce almost entirely from the markets of the Celes- easily be added to the Chinese Exchequer, a measure which would at once legalize and restrict the consumption,-put an end was gallantly opposed by Lieut. Bartley, who tial Empire. to those difficulties in carrying on the foreign trade which no commanded a detachment of thirty-five men, and That our opinions and wishes, backed as we other ever can, and remove at once the principal ground of quarrel with the Chineese. At all events, the British nation prevented for a considerable time the landing of a think, by the general moral sense of our country- ought not to have been converted into a Coast Guard to prevent force more than ten times his number, and did not men, incline to the latter view-that we think the Chinese smuggling, or into a police establishment for the mainte relinquish the contest until his party, reduced to course most proper for our Government to take is nance of Chinese morality; nor should the Queen of England be 17 effective men, was threatened by a strong to let the Chinese deal with this traffic as they the Emperor of China.-(From the EXAMINER, January 21.) detachment of the enemy, who had landed on his think proper, and to throw its own weight into the flank, when he made good his retreat, and joined scale of discouragement-our readers are well the main body:" he was also present at the battles aware. And considering that Sir H. Pottinger this morning, brings particulars of the victory of Fort George, Stoney Creek, Chrystler's Farm had it in his power, to dictate what terms he pleas- gained by Sir Charles Napier over the Beloochees (severely wounded,) and Platsburg. Commanded ed when settling the treaty of Nankin.t we can on the 24th of March, the first rumour of which the regiment at the first attack and capture of scarcely doubt that his "ominous silence" arose reached us on the 1st instant. The General had Chusan, and a brigade at the storm and capture of from instructions, or that those instructions were marched out with the whole of his army, 6,000 the city of Chin-keang-foo. conceived in a spirit answerable to our wishes. SIR J. H. SCHOEDDE.-Sir James Schoedde. If so, we earnestly hope that such measures will served the Egyptian campaign of 1801. Served be taken as may teach opium dealers that they war, including the battles of Rhleia, Viniera, ent to be a check up on any proceedings calculated Talavera, Fuentes d'Onor; sieges of Ciudad, to disturb the good understanding between Great Rodrigo, and Badajos; battles of Salamanca, Britain and China.-Times, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, and Toulouse, besides numerous actions and skirmishes. Medal for Nivelle. Commanded a brigade at the assault and capture of the city of Chin-keang-foo. -Manchester and Salford Advertiser,
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.-An official order arrived at Chatam, on Thursday, from the Horse Guards, dated the 11th of February, naming the following regiments that are to undergo the reduc- tion. The following is a copy of the circular letter:-
"Horse Guards.-It having been determined that a reduction shall take place in the infantry of the army, the following regiments are gradually to be reduced to 740 rank and file, each- 1st (1st and 2nd Battalions), 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 24th, 26th, 27th, 30th, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 41st, 43rd,-44th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 52nd, 53rd, 54th, 56th, 59th, 60th, (1st and 2nd Battalions), 61st, 64th, 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th 69th, 70th, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, 75th, 76th, 77th, 78th. 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 85th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 92nd, and 93rd. The service companies to be 540, and the depots 200 rank and file. The 19th, 90th,
rendered in effect Chief Custom-House Officer Extraordinary ta
The Indus steamer, which came into harbour
strong with eighteen guns, to attack the enemy, commanded by Shere Mahomed of Meerpore. The enemy's force, 20,000 strong, after a severe whole of their guns, 11 in number, were captured, together with several of their standards. Shere Mahomed has escaped into the desert with a body of horse. From this it is supposed he will speedily require to return for want of water. He was hotly pursued by the Irregular Horse. We have no time to give details. Our loss amounts to 39 killed, and 228 wounded. The brunt of the battle fell on H. M.'s 22nd, and Leslie's Troop of horse artillery-Bombay Times.
England in the Coast Guard Service of China. The Indian papers received by the last mail, contain the follow ing paragraph-"It is reported that Sir Henry Pottinger, owing to the instigation of the Emperor, and the better to succeed in get ting the Treaty confirmed the Cooner, had promised to prohibit English vessels importing the Drug to any of the five Ports named in the Treaty, under a penalty of confiscation. Major Malcolm, the bearer of the despatches, on board the AUCKLAND, confirms A splendid new iron steamer, the Royal Admiral, If any such condition has been made, it is clear that the Plenipo the report." This statement has some appearance of authenticity. tentiary has been blundering, and if it has been confirmed it is is now on its way from England, by Singapore. It equally certain that the Prime Minister, as he has better means of is of 600 tons burden, 230 horse power, and when seeing its impolicy, is still a greater blunderer than the Plenipo. laden, draws eight feet water. It will touch at
tontiary.
The history of the Opium trade is briefly this: The Chinese Batavia on its way out. This Steamer was built had, to our authentic knowledge, been smoking opium, chiefly, by a company and purchased by one of the mem- but not exclusively, furnished by India, for three centuries, and for bers, so that it will come to the Straits as a private two centuries and a half of this period, opium was as lawful an article of importation as Spanish Dollars. About fifty years ago, speculation and the line upon which it will be em- however, the government declared it, for the first time, contra. ployed, will depend upon the encouragement that band, and from that moment the trade has acquired importance. may be offered. We sincerely hope the agents. received an additional impetus in 1814, by the partial opening will be induced to run it between Singapore, Ma- of the trade between India and Europe; and a still greater in. lacca, Pinang, and Calcutta. It probably would crement in 1831, by the abolition of our tea monopoly. not be difficult to make an arrangement with the company originated by Messrs Mackay and & Co. If the line is to be continued to Hong-Kong, two steamers at least, will be indispensible.--Pinang Gazette,
It
It was not until this last event that the Chinese Government began to be alarmed on the subject of the opium trade. For the forty years before, although nominally forbidden, it had been
⚫ Vide Friend of China, of October 20th 1843. ditto, 1 Ditto
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NOTICE.
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THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission, G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE. American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1849.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins:-Sherry, Part, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of
other Articles,
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co.,
20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL. and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance All Orders for Wines Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to.
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
terms.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other
Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed, ex "A LOERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes, Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Steel Pens, Paterscap. and Over-Land Paper; Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day,
for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE,
Shaw and Maxwells Port and Sherry in 3 and 6 dozen Cases, apply at the Godown of Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co. Hong-Kong, 10th December, 1842.
FOR SALE Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window Glass, and several other articles.
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between PENN TOWNSEND. and ANDREAS MOLBYE, under the Firm of "P. TOWNSEND & Co.," was this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to, and by, the Partnership, to be paid, and received by, PENN TOWNSEND.
P. TOWNSEND, ROBT, EDWARDS, Attorney for A. MOLBYE,
Hong Kong, May 30th, 1843. NOTICE.-A fine large new LORCHA, well manned will run between this, Macao and Whampoa after the and armed, and Commanded by an European, 20th Instant. For Charter, Freight or Passage apply on board to Captain Prush or to N. Duus-Hongkong Fearon & Son-Macao.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1843.
mises to
G. R. MESS, CORNWALLIS. THE Mess of the 26th Regiment, on quitting
Hong-Kong, left with a Resident here, a Sum of Money, for the G. R. Mess of the Cornwallis. The CATERER of this Mess will feel much obliged, if this individual will inform the Editor, where he may be found. Cornwallis, June 5th, 1843. NOTICE IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part- nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale!
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods. One half per cent, Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property. days after Sule, or sooner if realized. Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen
Queen's Road,
JNO. W. BENNETT,
Hong Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM.
At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Commanders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Reading Room, the utility of which, he feels assured, will be apparent to all..
for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford as soon as The first object has been, to provide a place of resort of Europe, America, India, and the Southern practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts Colonies, with all the Local Publications.
A well chosen Library has also been added.
N. B.-The Exchange has been removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Roons of the undersigned. Terms, $1 per month. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong Kong, Exchange and Reading Room,
1st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha Coffee Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c.; Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips: Tanned Hanging Lamps Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, in cases; Shot, of sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper; Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta ; Blacking, Day and Martin's; Quinine; Perfumery of all descriptions, Hair, Tooth, and Nail Brushes, Dres- sing Combs, small Ivory Ditto, Soda, and Seitlitz Ink, Screws, Broad Cloth of colours, Woollen Cloth, Powders, Sponges, Bitters, Account Books, Writing Spanish Stripes, Beaver Hats, white Lead, Corks, and other Articles
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong-man scriptions, received and carefully stored in kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843. FOR SALE, Singapore BEAMS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. Ditto ditto 11 33 ditto. Ditto ditto 11 one-half " ditto.
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing under the firm of L. E. Christopher A Ls 0,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture
& H. J. Carr, is this day dissolved, by mutual consent.
and all demands now due are to be settled by I. E. Christopher.
June. 1st, 1843.
[Signed] L. E. CHRISTOPHER.
[Witness] H. J. CARR
Goods Received, and Sold on Commission.
N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JNC. W. BENNETT.
JUNE.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
7th H. M. H. S. Minden 8th Harlepuin
9th Ingleborough
James Campbell
Sumatra
Quin Oliver
Amoy
Macie
HM. T. S. Alligator
31
Brown Port Essington Rea Pitcairn
Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE,
10th Zenobia [Swed.]
Beckman
Liverpool Glasgow London
33
Possidone
Valentine
18, Queen's Road.
11th Naiad
Cheyne
13
Velocipede
"H. C. Str. Proserpine
Woodworth Crawfurd Hough
Macao Batavia Whampoa
Milty cus Hall
Sydney
Chusan
SAILED.
Oliver Whampoa
Roxburgh Oliver Patton
Macao
Amoy
Bombay
All Persons indebted to the above named firm, are called upon for immediate payment, and all persons A small quantity of best American Flour, Mess, and holding claims against the said firm, to send in their Prime Beef; Bengal Grain, and Rice in 2 Mound claims to L. E. Christopher. Bags.
June 1st, 1843.
L. E. CHRISTOPHER.
H. J. CARR.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and, others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine. Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Ilock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention,
Apply to N. DUUS, Hong-Kong, 20th May, 1843. FOR SALE.
18, Queen's Road.
of prime York Hams, Cheese and Butter. Just received, per " GONDOLIER"-ASmall quantity Apply to. N. DUUS Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843,
18 Queen's Road,
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines Claret; Sherry; Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira.
Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
18th Flora [Swed]
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REPORTS.-H. M. S. Thalia, Capt. Hope, is expected to sail this day for Singapore and Calcutta-- H. M.T. S. Alligator, for Calcutta direct, in a few days-The Equestrian, about the 20th, for England- The Louisa, for Chusan, in two or three days-And the Mary Ann, for Amoy and Chusan, about the 20th in t.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
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BRITISH OFFICERS IN CHINA-The following 95th, and 1st battalion Rifle Brigade, will remain, the freest, and even the most flourishing, branch of foreign trade in the empire. It was consumed from Canton to Mantchoo account of the services performed by the military as heretofore, at 800; their service companies at Tartary, and from Yunan to the shore of the Sea of Japan. The officers in China, to whom both houses of parlia- 600, and the depots 200 rank and file. The 2nd, civil and military, the naval and police officers of the Govern. ment have voted thanks, is taken from Lieutenant 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, 13th, 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, ment, connived at, and the very highest officers of State-even the Hart's "Army Book" for 1843. 25th, 28th, 29th, 31st, 39th, 40th, 50th, 51st, 55th, Viceroys of Canton in their own persons, or through their nearest relatives, entered zealously into the smuggling trade, if it deserved SIR HUGH GOUGH.-Sir Hugh Gough served 57th, 58th, 62nd, 63rd, 78th, 80th, 84th, 86th, 94th, any longer to be considered such. The only difference, but it was an important one, between the opium and any other branch at the capture of the Cape of Good Hope, and the 96th, 98th, and 99th, are to remain at 1,000 rank file. 100 super-numeraries will, however, be of trade, was that the customs on it did not go into the public Dutch fleet in Saldanha Bay, 1793. Served after- if brandy and geneva, being declared contraband in this country, wards in the West Indies, including the attack on allowed to all regiments serving in India or China, treasury, but into the pockets of the officials. This was just as Porto Rico, the Brigand war in St. Lucia, and the and 30 to those serving in all other foreign stations; but freely dealt in and consumed notwithstanding, Sir Robert capture of Surinam. Proceeded to the Peninsula and the recruiting of those regiments will be Peel, Sir James Graham, the Board of Customs and Excise, in 1809, and commanded the 87th regiment at the regulated accordingly. The standard for the and the Horse Guards with their respective subordinates, should systematically connive at smuggling brandy and geneva, and battles of Talavera, Barossa, Vittoria, and Nivelle, infantry of the line (with the exception of those quietly pocket among them the million and a half of duties from for which he has received a cross. Sir Hugh had regiments serving in India, China, and New South them, which before went into the public treasury; but suddenly Wales) will be raised to five feet six inches and turning round, on some freak of State policy which they and a hores shot under him on the 27th of July, and on a-half for men not exceeding 25 years of age, should proceed to empty all the brandy and geneva kegs into the their predecessors had never thought of for forty years, they the 28th at Talavera, he was severely wounded in the side by a splinter of a shell; he also received and five feet six inches for growing lads under Thames, imprison every foreigner that dealt in them, or was Regiments serving in suspected of dealing in them; and place, moreover, the French a slight wound in the head at Tarifa: Com- eighteen years of age. manded the land force throughout nearly the India, China, and New South Wales, may take, whole of the operations in China, and for which recruits at five feet six inches, but not under eighteen years of age.-Times. service he was created a baronet.
LORD SALTOUN.-Sord Saltoun served in Sicily
in 1806 and 1807: Sir John Moore's campaign
and Dutch Ambassadors in durance.
and, in a few months' time, the Chinese will, and the Opium Trade going on more briskly than ever, charge us, and with good reason too with acting a dishonest farce to deceive them. How the dexterous and pious Sir Robert Peel is to direct this game of cross purposes as head of Her Majesty's Government, we are at a loss to understand. He is adroit, no doubt, but here, If Sir Henry Pottinger has really given the alleged promise to we think he will be baffled.
The Opium trade, as we are supposing it under the New Treaty, will go on, and be a smuggling trade as before; and the only difference will be, that it will have FIVE POINTS d'appui, whereas, under the old contraband system, it had but ONE.- Opium stations like Lintin will be planted, inevitably, near each of the Four New Ports of Trade, and the trade will go on swim. We fear that the subject of the Opium trade mingly, under the noses of British Consuls, and Chinese Vice- in 1808-9, including the battle of Corunna. Ex- will be found a sore difficulty and embarrassment roys. The India Board, of which Sir Robert Peel, the Chan- pedition to Walcheren, 1809. Went to Cadiz in in the settlement of those new relations which are cellor of the Exchequer, and Secretaries of State are members, will indite despatches to encourage the growth of the white poppy. April, 1811, and remained with the Army until opening upon us with China. On the one side we as of vital importance to Indian revenue. One of the members the end of the Peninsula war, in 1814, and was have the merchants engaged in that trade assuring of the said Board. in his capacity of Foreign Secretary, will de present at the storming of Seville, passage of the us, as will have been seen in the extracts which nounce the sale of Opium in China, its principal mart, and on which depends the integrity of the India revenue, as illegal and Bidassoa, battle of the Nivelle, actions of the 9th, we gave from the Indian papers on Tuesday, that immoral; he will even write letters to the Foreign Secretary of 10th, and 12th December, 1813, in front of Bidart, "without the legalization of the opium trade, it is the "Flowery Land," making asseverations of the good faith of passage of the Adour, blockade of Bayonne and hopeless to expect that our future relations with Britain. At the suggestion of the Admiralty, will issue instruc tions for the seizure and confiscation of all British ships trading repulse of the sortie. Served also the campaign the Chinese can be in a satisfactory state ;" and, in Opium in the Five Ports of China, which, by the way, will bo of 1815, including the battles of Quatre Bras and in fact, that they "hold it to be impossible to contrary to the law and usage of nations. All this will be done, Waterloo, and the storming of Peronne. form any treaty which shall have a prospect of MAJOR-GENERAL GEORGE BURRELL-Major- permanency, should this stipulation be omitted." General George Burrell served at the capture of At the same time, they frankly confess their ap- Guadaloupe, 1810, and the campaign of 1814 in prehensions founded upon " the ominous silence of Upper Canada. He is now serving in China, and the Plenipotentiary," and the opinions of the Hong commanded the land force at the first capture of merchants that the traffic will contiune as illicit Chusan, and a brigade at the attack upon Canton. as before. On the other hand, we have the mer- SIR ROBERT BARTLEY.-Sir Robert Bartley chants of Lancashire and Yorkshire deprecating served with the 49th regiment during the Ameri- the legalization which the others desire, as a still can war in 1812, 1813, and 1814, and was present greater evil than the illicit traffic itself, inasmuch as at Fort Erie when attacked on the 28th of its certain effect would be to exclude British pro- November, 1812, on which occasion "the enemy duce almost entirely from the markets of the Celes- was gallantly opposed by Lieut. Bartley, who tial Empire. commanded a detachment of thirty-five men, and That our opinions and wishes, backed as we prevented for a considerable time the landing of a think, by the general moral sense of our country- force more than ten times his number, and did not men, incline to the latter view-that we think the relinquish the contest until his party, reduced to course most proper for our Government to take is 17 effective men, was threatened by a strong to let the Chinese deal with this traffic as they detachment of the enemy, who had landed on his think proper, and to throw its own weight into the flank, when he made good his retreat, and joined scale of discouragement-our readers are well The Indus steamer, which came into harbour the main body:" he was also present at the battles aware. And considering that Sir H. Pottinger this morning, brings particulars of the victory of Fort George, Stoney Creek, Chrystler's Farm had it in his power, to dictate what terms he pleas- gained by Sir Charles Napier over the Beloochees (severely wounded,) and Platsburg. Commanded ed when settling the treaty of Nankin.t we can on the 24th of March, the first rumour of which the regiment at the first attack and capture of scarcely doubt that his " ominous silence" arose reached us on the 1st instant. The General had Chusan, and a brigade at the storm and capture of from instructions, or that those instructions were the city of Chin-keang-foo. conceived in a spirit answerable to our wishes. SIR J. H. SCHOEDDE. Sir James Schoedde If so, we earnestly hope that such nieasures will also in the Peninsula from 1808 to the end of the have a responsibility to their own country, suffici war, including the battles of Rhleia, Vimiera, ent to be a check up on any proceedings calculated Talavera, Fuentes d'Onor; sieges of Ciudad, to disturb the good understanding between Great Rodrigo, and Badajos; battles of Salamanca, Britain and China.-Times, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, and Toulouse, besides numerous actions and skirmishes. Medal for Nivelle. Commanded a brigade at the assault and capture of the city of Chin-keang-foo. -Manchester and Salford Advertiser,
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MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.-An official order arrived at Chatam, on Thursday, from the Horse Guards, dated the 11th of February, naming the following regiments that are to undergo the reduc- tion. The following is a copy of the circular letter:-
"Horse Guards.-It having been determined that a reduction shall take place in the infantry of the army, the following regiments are gradually to be reduced to 740 rank and file, each- 1st (1st and 2nd Battalions), 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 24th, 26th, 27th, 30th, 32nd, 33rd, 34th, 35th, 36th, 37th, 38th, 41st, 43rd, 4th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, 52nd, 53rd, 54th, 56th, 59th, 60th, (1st and 2nd Battalions), 61st, 64th, 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th 69th, 70th, 72nd, 73rd, 74th, 75th, 76th, 77th, 78th. 81st, 82nd, 83rd, 85th, 87th, 88th, 89th, 92nd, and 93rd. The service companies to be 540, and the depots 200 rank and file. The 19th, 90th,
Jaw that they
the Chinese Government, and for the mere purpose to expediting the signing of the Treaty, we do not hesitate to say that he would have acted more wisely had he broke off the negociations. The prospect of revenue, a subject to which the Chinese Go- vernment is keenly alive, ought to have been held out to the Emperor. By means of a moderate duty, a million sterling might easily be added to the Chinese Exchequer, a measure which would at once legalize and restrict the consumption,-put an end to those difficulties in carrying on the foreign trade which no other ever can, and remove at once the principal ground of quarrel with the Chineese. At all events, the British nation ought not to have been converted into a Coast Guard to prevent Chinese smuggling, or into a police establishment for the mainte nance of Chinese morality; nor should the Queen of England be the Emperor of China.-(From the EXAMINER, January 21.)
rendered in effect Chief Custom-House Officer Extraordinary to
marched out with the whole of his army, 6,000 strong with eighteen guns, to attack the enemy, commanded by Shere Mahomed of Meerpore. action, were broken and wholly dispersed. The whole of their guns, 11 in number, were captured, together with several of their standards. Shere Mahomed has escaped into the desert with a body of horse. From this it is supposed he will speedily require to return for want of water. He was England in the Coast Guard Service of China. hotly pursued by the Irregular Horse. We have The Indian papers received by the last mail, contain the follow- no time to give details. Our loss amounts to 39 ing paragraph-" It is reported that Sir Henry Pottinger, owing to the instigation of the Emperor, and the better to succeed in get killed, and 228 wounded. The brunt of the battle ting the Treaty confirmed the fooner, had promised to prohibit fell on H. M.'s 22nd, and Leslie's Troop of horse English vessels importing the Drug to any of the five Ports named artillery-Bombay Times. in the Treaty, under a penalty of confiscation. Major Malcolm, the bearer of the despatches, on board the AUCKLAND, confirms the report." This statement has some appearance of authenticity. A splendid new iron steamer, the Royal Admiral, If any such condition has been made, it is clear that the Plenipo. tentiary has been blundering, and if it has been confirmed it is is now on its way from England, by Singapore. It equally certain that the Prime Minister, as he has better means of is of 600 tons burden, 230 horse power, and when seeing its impolicy, is still a greater blunderer than the Plenipo- laden, draws eight feet water. It will touch at
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The history of the Opium trade is briefly this: The Chinese Batavia on its way out. This Steamer was built had, to our authentic knowledge, been smoking opium, chiefly, by a company and purchased by ore of the mem- but not exclusively, furnished by India, for three centuries, and for bers, so that it will come to the Straits as a private two centuries and a half of this period, opium was as lawful an article of importation as Spanish Dollars. About fifty years ago, speculation and the line upon which it will be em- however, the government declared it, for the first time, contra. ployed, will depend upon the encouragement that band, and from that moment the trade has acquired importance. may be offered. We sincerely hope the agents It received an additional impetus in 1814, by the partial opening received between India and Europe; and a still greater in will be induced to run it between Singapore, Ma- lacca, Pinang, and Calcutta. It probably would crement in 1831, by the abolition of our tea monopoly. not be difficult to make an arrangement with the If the line is to be continued to Hong-Kong, two company originated by Messrs Mackay and & Co. steamers at least, will be indispensible.-Pinang
It was not until this last event that the Chinese Government began to be alarmed on the subject of the opium trade. For the forty years before, although nominally forbidden, it had been
Vide Friend of China, of October 20th 1843. 1 Ditto
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pictures, while the roof, being of a light blue || above all doubt the independence of a station of such colour, gives a cheerful appearance to the interior. importance to that trade which in this century or the The chapel is calculated to contain nearly a next, will arise between the dense population of East- thousand persons, and cost in erection, about ern Asia, and the republics of the new world. The French, at the same time, have given a sign of
time only permits us to say that the declaration of 9000 dollars, 6000 dollars of which, were dona- the care and interest with which they are watching
THE REVENUE-The Tables published up to last night, give a total amount of revenue for the quarter ending 5th April, of £10,469,477, and for the year, £46,078,810. This exhibits an increase of £1,718,945 on the quarter, and of £714,983 on the year, an increase which will not, it is to be feared, balance the receipt and expenditure for the financial year. There is still a decrease of revenue from ordinary sources, though it is far from being so great as that which so startled the public last quarter.
Asia.
Sir Robert Peel, that Hong-Kong will NOT be a tions from the British, Portuguese and other re- these occurrences, by the occupation of the Marquesas. FREE PORT, as respects Opium, will very seri- sidents, the remainder from the Mission Funds. ously affect the value of property on the Island. Although the attendance at the consecration did It is, indeed, alleged by the Spanish Government that The accouchement of Her Majesty was daily ex- not much exceed one hundred persons in the the Crown of Spain as Fernando Po, Annabon, or, we those Islands are as much a part of the dominions of pected. M'Naughten, as a mono-maniac, had been Church, and about fifty in the Orchestra, yet the tea and silks were lower, and still drooping. racter. At the end of the Chapel, nearest to the was to be met with upon them; and, although these acquitted. Trade generally was reviving although grouping was of a very varied and interesting cha- may say, the Balearic Isles. But we believe that no very distinct evidence of the actual Spanish occupation The news from America was not so pacific as altar, and on both sides between the pillars, were islands might acquire some importance hereafter. if we could wish. H. M. S. Blonde and Herald had two small knots of British, who, with their they belonged to a great commercial nation, it is not arrived. A dreadful Earthquake had taken place fair complexions, high cheek bones, blue eyes, probable that they will tend to increase the trade of in the West Indies, the capital of Antigua almost and light hair, formed a strong contrast, as they France in the time of peace, te to grease destroyed, happily but few lives were lost. The stood erect, taking no part in the service, to the military position (even if she could retain them) in the SHIPPING ARRIVALS had been the Helen Stewart, Asiatic group at the other end of the Church, busy time of war. The Marquesas are indeed situated very Francis Spaight, Winchester, Chebar, Caledonia, with their devotions, making as striking and inter- near the straight line to be drawn from New Holland China, Sheffield, and Tartar, at London; the Peru-esting a scene as ever Wilkie caused to start from and New Zealand to the isthmus of Panama; but they vian and Hope, at Liverpool. DEPARTURES-The his canvas. Here were men of every colour, the lie far south of any line to be drawn from that or any Bahamian, Maid of Athens, Indian, Cleopatra, jet-black Negro, the deep-brown Bengalee, the other point in North America to the continent of Thomas Fielden, and Ranger. Accounts to the light-brown Madrassce, the tawny Chinese, &c., 21st of January from China received. The main point, however, to which we wish to call the &c., robed in every variety of oriental costume, while more on the centre of the floor, and round public attention, and to which public attention is alrea- about the pillars, stood or knelt groups of soldiers tuous fervour for which that juvenile nation is remarka- dy di rected in the United States, with all the presump- of the 55th regiment, from the wilds of Conne ble, is the effects which these prospects are likely to have mara and mountains of Scotland; sepoys and on British possessions and the American claims on the native artillerymen from India, mixed among western coast of the continent. In spite of the rapid Portuguese, Italians, and other foreign seamen growth of the United States, and the blind, unsparing nor must the ladies be forgotten, for, in European haste, with which our democratic descendants have costume, there were seven or eight present. rushed onwards to appropriate the ample territory be- The whole scene was one of the most interest-fore them, it seemed improbable that, in our time, even ing we have seen for a long time, and as the mind the rude backwoods man--the pioneer of future states, and Loyola, it was with feelings of no ordinary through the entire continent and claimed a home on wandered back to the days of St. Francis Xavier, and laws, and empires-should have forced his way kind, that the hardships of these extraordinary men the shores of the Pacific. But there is now reason to passed in review before us, mingled with the then suspect, that partly from the commercial interests Colonial insignificance of England, and her present of the globe, partly from an hereditary preference which are pointing westward to complete the circuit greatness. Here was no paltry Dutch monopoly for maritime positions, and partly from the tendency no cruel Portese oppression, no sneaking Chito lay hold of what they have the least claim to with in- nese exclusion, but the broad mantle of British orcased pertinacity, the Americans will get up a popular The debate on Lord Ashley's motion for the power, and British commerce, extending her pro- cry for the occupation of the territory on the Oregon, suppression of the Opium Trade with China, was tection to other nations, and to every religion, on- and endeavour to push their claims to the utmost extent unsatisfactory. There was a vauge and unprac-gound, from which, until lately, all Europeans by leaping over the work of the next fifty years, and tical-comprehensiveness about the terms of the were carefully excluded. motion itself, which made us augur that Lord increasing their settlements on the disputed ground. The service began at nine in the morning, and Or, if the disputed ground should prove (as is not Ashley would not be able to go to a division consisted of a benediction and high mass, followed unlikely to be the case) ungonial in climate and unsuit- upon it.-Lodon Paper. by the baptism of a convert, a native of Madras. able in conformation, the same policy will proceed to No organ boomed on the car, but a good band of appropriate the provinces of the more southern parts musical instruments joined in the chaunting, while of the coast. We need scarcely say that a popular the devotional propriety of the various worshippers cry in America produces a twofold effect, which tends was as great as one ever saw in any Cathedral or to satisfy its claims and verify its predictions at the ex- Chapel in Europe. It was the same Church, the pense of all the considerations which in other countries same service, the same symbols, as we had seen in are most respected. A popular cry on the eve of an England, in Ireland, in Italy, and Malta. The election makes every political man in the country audience alone was of a different kind; for, in either a slave of the popular passion or the victim of his own integrity: and in America such victims are rare. addition to every variety of European costume, At the same time, if the people are once possessed with except a shawl round their middle downwards, into all the adventurers who are ever ready to sympa. there were brown and swarthy forms naked all, the spirit of agression and aggrandizment, it is breathed shewing a dark and breathing bust, rising out of a thise on the banks of the St Lawrence to invade Texas. black marble Apollo with drapery in flowing robes of purest white.-Communicated.
The Liverpool Times communicates the gratify- ing intelligence of a decided revival of trade.-Ibid,
THE RIGHT OF SEARCH.-The message of President Tyler will arrest attention. It seems that the Executive is disposed to de- fine the bellingerent right of search and right of visitation as identical, and to regard both as abandoned on the part of Great
in connection with the debates in Parlia- ment, by which it was called out, this Mes- sage has a high importance. Its claims are directly opposed to those asserted in behalf of the British Government.-Ibid.
CONSECRATION OF THE CHURCH.
On Trinity Sunday last, the first (a Roman Cath- olic] Church, in Anglo-China, was consecrated for Divine Worship, by Fra Antonio Feliciani, the Apostolic Prefect of Hong-Kong.
This Chapel, called the "Church of the Con- ception," is built upon a small eminence, about the middle of Hong-Kong, with a front towards the Bay. It was commenced in the month of June, 1842, and has a College attached, for the purpose of educating Natives for the Ministry.
THE OREGON TERRITORY. If no unforeseen events had occurred to open the eastern coasts and Islands of Asia, to the prospect of a more direct commercial intercourse with the nations of the Christian world, it is probable that another half century might have elapsed before the western coasts of the American continent or the enormous solitudes of the Pacific Ocean became the scenes of political conten- tion or the high ways of mercantile enterprise. But it would seem that amongst the remarkable changes of the present century, the restoration of the ancient route of commercial intercourse between Europe and India by the Red Sei is not the only, or perhaps the and transport; for it requires no very distant stretch most important modification in the lines of navigation of prophetic vision to perceive, that if the commerce of China is opened to the trading nations of the west, The Chapel is built in the form of an oblong that event will greatly accelerate the occupation and square, and inside the walls, measures, from the population of the north-western coast of American, and threshold to the altar, 112 feet, and in breadth, will tend (conjointly with the rising importance of our from wall to wall, forty-eight feet; of the length, own Australian Colonies) to bring into notice the twelve feet is occupied by the porch, and thirty-through or across the isthmus of Panama. practicability of the line of communication either eight by the altar, leaving for the body of the Church, a space of sixty-two feet by forty-eight. time in manifesting its perception of these facts; and, The Government of the United States has los not The roof is about 140 feet in length, supported on before it has ascertained whether the Chinese Govern- eight pillars of thirty inches in diameter, placed ment intends to open to the rest of the world those upon square pedestals, at the distance of six and ports which have been designated as the stations of a-half feet from the wall, leaving a clear space in British Commerce, the President has called upon the the centre of the Chapel, of twenty-five feet, by Legislature to furnish a handsome provision for a sixty-two. The walls are built of Granite and smart" representative of American interests in the Brick, the roof of Wood, also the floor, except- Celestial Empire. At the same time, he has thought ing a granite walk from the door to the altar. The fit to recognize with equal solemnity the existing Go- walls are painted white, and hung round with vernment of the Sandwich Islands, in order to place
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The question of the legal possession and proper national boundaries of British America and the United States in the territory bounded on the west by the Pacific, and on the east by the Rocky Mountains, and included between Russian America and Mexico, is thus urged upon the public in immediate connexion with some of the most novel and important views arising out of the opening to our commerce in the East. It may be premature to raise a contention with regard to those unpeopled regions and savage coasts; and, what- ever may be their future importance, it might be left to future statesmen to assert and extend it. But the contention has not been raised by us; although we are sufficiently aware of its importance in relation to future commercial interests to make us jealous of the on the Pacific. Nor can it be doubted that the various encroachments directed against the British possessions circumstances to which we have alluded materially tend already to enhance the difficulties of the adjust- ment of such disputed clains.
When the treaty of Washington was signed in the month of August last, the question of the Oregon boundary appeared to all parties concerned as distinct as the spots on the sun, or at least as the year 1900. But already in this brief interval it is discussed in the question of the day; and perhaps with a vauge but United States with all the vehemence of the party not irrational prescience that the conception of COLUM BUS has yet to be fulfilled-that a part at least of the commerce of Asia will eventually cross the oceans which he opened to discovery and trade, and that the interests of the oldest nations of the far east may ultimately be blended with those of unborn states in the far west, divided from them or united to them by that ocean which rolls between the utmost limits of the old and new hemispheres. -Times.
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sessment to be found successful in practice, and yet we are told it is in conformity with the British requirements.
In our last we referred to a memorial which had been presented to the Emperor on the necessity of making an improvement in the manufacture of the Gunpowder used by the army and navy.
A Tartar officer Ching-ky-pin, Admiral of Fokien province, presents a petition or memorial which has been approved by the Emperor, in which he alleges, that owing to the Imperial benevolence (which is far and near extolled) the land is now quiet, and the barbarians business settled, "now is the fitting time to learn and perfect the people in military affairs, and it is especially important that every effort should be made to manufacture a stronger Gunpowder, so that the best be universally used."
He goes on to say, that even in his leisure his thoughts were directed to the consideration of every thing that could benefit the Emperor's service, and that hearing that the city of Hang- chow was most famous for its Gunpowder, he had sent hither for supplies, and had now several ten
thousands of catties.
To have a good article he truly says a proper price must be paid, and the workmen besides having good wages must not be irregularly paid, or at uncertain intervals.
How can the people be safely kept, or the peace If we have not good powder, he naie vly asks,- of the Universe preserved'
He then goes into the subject, and remarks, that if the saltpetre be not well dried, and the sulphur not clean (pure,) when discharged it will be found not to carry far.
En passant, we may observe that according to Dr. Ure, there is very little difference between the Chinese and the British powder. The former on analysis consisted of 75 of nitre, 14. 4 of charcoal, and 9. 9 of sulphur; the latter 65 of nitre, 15 of charcoal, and 10 of sulphur. Hence we should be The Proclamation declaring the Crimi-disposed to think that the weakness of the Chinese nal and Admiralty Court of Hong-Kong, to powder is referable to its imperfect manipulation. be constituted, and the promulgation of the What we have seen has been of a very coarse Rules and Practice of the Court, which uneven grain, and it readily absorbed atmospheric will be found in our Supplement, cannot moisture, besides when exploded it produced a but be read with great interest. We have more offensive smell than the British. expressed our opinions thereanent, and as we have no disposition to embarrass or im- pede the laudable intentions, but ill-con- sidered procedure of the Home Govern- ment, we now refrain from further animad- versions on this specimen of the Red Tape policy of the Colonial Office. More, we are sincerely desirous to render our New Court operative for good, and if the experi- ence of several years as a Commissioner of the Court (on the forms and practice of which the one here is founded) be of any service, we shall at all times be glad to render it of public utility.
our readers to an article on the OREGON TERRITORY (as our possessions on the Pacific are called) which we have extracted from the Times of 27th Febru- ary last. From the first occupation of Hong-Kong, and our conviction of its permanent renten- tion by Great Britain, we have uniformly urged the expediency of coming to an immediate settle- ment of a boundary question far more important than that of Maine. Deep was our regret on find- ing that such adjustment formed no part of Lord Ashburton's mission. Even since the peace with China, the Times averred the Oregon Boundary might be postponed till the next century, and it is not until the Americans urge their pretensions in a manner so offensive to John Bull's pride, that he is compelied to believe there must be an object of some importance to warrant such audacity.
On a future occasion, we shall give geographi- cal sketch of the Oregon or Columbia River Ter- ritory, its present condition, and future prospects, based mainly on information we have derived from parties who have visited the country.
The accounts from Canton, report the Imports and Exports dull generally, except Opium, which is rather improving. An impression is prevalent among the Hong- Merchants (whether well or ill-founded, we know not), that the TARIFF would be ad-
justed cre two months elapse, and among other reductions of duty which they allege are agreed to, is two taels on TEA. The sketch of the New Tariff, which (thanks to a Native informant) we have seen, is far too complex, and includes too many rates of as-
did not supply powder to the forts, ships, or army, Seeing that the Chinese Government formerly but made an allowance in the pay, for its supply by the officers, it is not surprising that the powder was so often bad, and despite the patriotic inten- tions of Ching-ky-pin we think there will be no effectual remedy for an acknowledged defect, unless the Government take both the manufactur- ing and supplying of the powder into its own hands. It should not confide its manufacture to the Viceroys and Governors even. But we must return to our memorialist, He recommends the saltpetre to be thoroughly dried, but not in the sun but over a fire, and to three parts fit for usc to be added one part of sulphur.
Instead of the old pestle and mortar system, whereby three men are required to make fifteen catties daily, Ching-ky-pin asserts that a machine, heavy roller therein, and moved round by a bullock (which will slowly and effectually pulverise the ingredints) with three men will be able to make more than 100 catties daily.
Above all, it is necessary in cach camp to have one or two perfect makers, to see that every thing is properly done and really good powder pro- duced.
Day and night reflecting on his heavy respon- sibilities Ching-hy-pin says he has discovered that the cannon now in use are top short, and naturally enough demands how they can be so effective as the inside land's cannon which are so much longer, whose powder too is excellently made, very strong and very fine, of which there can be no doubt. So buy and obtain the barbarian powder, strength, and truly it will carry about two hundred he urges, which put in a musket and test its and fifty koong's length (about half a mile's dis- tance.)
Therefore it is that Ching-ky-pin recommends that the Nitre should be well dried, the ingredients well mixed, threefold beaten and made fine as that with which it must be tested, and if it do not like the barbarian's powder carry two hundred and forty koongs, then is it not good. Taking care to use only good-and if adopting the plan of the "inside country" we employ cannon of double the length, surely, he exclaims, with
obvious reference to the English, we should otherwise have So we translate NUY TE, which but for the context and its believed to refer to the interior provinces of China, which is its ordinary application. The term as applied to us or our country should be WAE ; but it may be, and no doubt is part of the Chinese governmental policy to blind the people, as to the source from whence these ameliorations proceed, or the Government may es consider that they would not be popular if known to proceed from, or be induced by the detested foreigners.
such implements and material we shall unfailingly conquer our enemies?
Conformably with the foregoing Memorial, or Petition, the Admiral prays the Emperor to give orders to the Viceroys and Provincial Governors that they do forthwith collect sufficient saltpetre necessary for the wants of each camp.
In giving out the ingredients for manufacture, he says a proper allowance must be made for the loss or waste in the process, and with every ten catties of Saltpetre, three, and with every ten catties of Sulphur, one should be given in on this
account.
He estimates that the cost of materials, wages, fire-wood, &c., &c., in the manufacture of 10,000 catties, would, in Fo-Kien, amount to five hundred taels of silver, or about one penny per pound.
"But seeing that in the various provinces, labour and materials vary greatly in price, it is not un- likely that in some the cost may reach seven hun- dred taels.
It would be desirable that the Viceroys and Go- vernors get correct estimates prepared, and ap- point military officers to superintend the manufac- ture, and see that the material be truly good, and the powder of required strength, i. e., to carry two hundred and forty Koongs.
officers who neglect their supervision, or are lazy Heavy punishment should be inflicted on all in the discharge of their duty."
Ching-Ky-Pin concludes his Memorial, by tell- Imperial benevolence; that, although his age and ing the Emperor that he is oppressed with the deep and heavy obligation he is under to the long services would induce him to court retire- ment, and pray for permission to retire to his own country, yet he has deemed it his duty to solicit the Emperor's attention to the foregoing important.
matter.
found on the same subject, in the Peking Gazettes, Neither in this, nor two other papers we have do we find any reference to one of the ingredients in the composition of Gunpowder, namely, char-
coal.
the proportions, so far as this ingredient is con- We should be disposed to infer from this, that cerned, remain unaltered..
It strikes us that there is too much sulphur in the composition of the powder recommended by the Admiral of Fo-Kien Province. For it is well- known, that the more sulphur is present, the less forcibly explosive will be the Gunpowder. his very useful Dictionary)" by the trials at Es- This is sufficiently confirmed, says Dr. Ure (in sonne, where the Gunpowder that contained twelve of sulphur and twelve of charcoal, in one hundred parts, did not throw the proof-shell so far as that which contained only nine of sulphur and fifteen of charcoal.
best for Gunpowder, which burns rapidly away, It is found by experiment, that that charcoal is leaving the smallest residuum of asles, contain- ing, therefore, the largest quantity of carbon."*
This condition is well complied with in the slum tan, or pine charcoal, made from the wood of the Pinus lanceolata, which a native informant assures us ordinarily used by the Chinese. He. however, informs us, that very lately it has been discovered that tung tan, or rattan charcoal,
alon she best nowday at which we are not sure, prised, for, unless we much mistake, the rattan, in an eminent degree, possesses all the require- ments for a perfect Gun-powder charcoal.
We shall be glad to hear of its efficiency being fully tested. Should our supposition be correct, the knowledge of this fact may hereafter be use- ful.
By an Extract which we published last week, from the "leading journal of Europe" the Times, it will be perceived that the opinions we have expressed with regard to the Opium trade and its future regula tion, are accepted in London as those of the Times, evidently imagines would be the merchants engaged in that trade, who, great gainers by the legalization of the traffic, which we have so earnestly recom- mended.
In this supposition, our Metropolitan contemporary is wholly wrong, as the smallest acquaintance with the state of things in China, would convince any one, that so far as pecuniary. considerations are concerned, the merchants are more advan- taged by the present prohibition of the traf- fic by the Chinese Government.
Were the trade legalized the gigantic profits would sink down to the scant returns
We have been told that Hemp Stalks have been used in used in England.
Germany, Willow, Poplar, Elder, Lime, and other woods, are
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FOR SALE-A DOUBLE BARREL Percussion FOWL- ING PIECE, by JOHN MANTON, with Apparatus com- THE Barque "BENCOOLEN," CAPT. CLARRIBUTT, for Sydney. Bay of plete, and spare Nipples Main-Springs, &c, in a Ma. Islands, and Wellington, New Zealand, hogany Case,-Price 870. Apply to the Printer. calling at Manila. June 14th, 1843. For Passage apply on board. Hong-kong, June 15th, 1843.
FOR CHARTER OR SALE.
The Clipper Barque " "POSSIDONE," CAPT. ASHLIN VALENTINE, 464 Tons, A. I. at Lloyd's, copper fastened and newly Coppered, now discharging at
Justice to our merchants demands the acknowledgment that they do not forget that they are Englishmen, and although it may be the fashion among officials, bounte- ously provided at the people's expense, to sneer at the patriotism of mercantile men, yet, no class has ever made such sacrifices in upholding the honour of their beloved country. We know enough of the mer- Hong-kong, and will be clear of Cargo the end of the chants in China, to say, that as a body month. Apply to Captain Valentine on board, or to they too, would willingly make large sacri- fices to promote the common weal, and MR RICHARD BROWNE, Macao. would gladly co-operate in placing matters on a footing, alike beneficial and honour- able to the best interests both of England and of China.
Hong-kong, 12th June, 1843.
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THE Friends and Acquaintances of the late Mr. John Henry Moor, for many years Head Master of the Singapore Institution Free School, will learn with regret that he died without leaving means to satisfy the claims against his Estate, and that his Widow and a family of eight Children, the eldest of whom is a Girl of fifteen, and the youngest an infant of three months old, are thus left in a state of absolute destitution, In a case so peculiarly distressing it is trusted that the Communities of the Straits Settlements where the deceased was so long and so well known, will feel that this Orphan Family have no common claims on their charity and benevolence, which have heretofore never been appealed to in vain.
J. Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c. opposite the Godowns of W. Scott, Esq., Lower Bazaar, begs to announce to the Public, that he has opened a house in the above named vicinity, and hopes to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall N. B.--Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, &C., on the shortest notice. SHIP BISCUIT. NOTICE--JON W. NORTH, would most respect- fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would taost respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong-Kong, June 8th, 1843.
D. HUME, Baker, Queen's Road, opposite Allan- son's Godowns.
Sausages made to Order, equal to Epping.
ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns--13 Queen's Road.
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Brandy in casks, Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork.
Hong-Kong, June 1st, 1843.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore known by the name or Firm of BENNETT, PAINE & Co., as Auctioneers and Commission Agents, was this day. Dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to, and payable by, the said Firm, will be received and paid by the Firm of PAINE & Co. Dated the 29th day of May, 1843.
BENNETT, PAIN, & Co.
E. FARNCOMB-Witness. WANTED, a Steward for the Gun-Room Mess of H. M. S. VIXEN.
15th June, 1843.
FOR SALE, by the Undersigned,
reduced Prices:-
Apply on board.
at the following
$16 per doz.
16 do. do.
12 do. do.
10 do. do.
10 do. do.
GUILLAIN
Sillery Champagne [white] Do. Eil de Perdrix True Chateau Margaux
Do. St. Julien Sauterne
At Mr. BOULLE's Stores.
FOR SALE-Beer in wood and bottle, now landing from the JAMES CAMPBELL.
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY.
FOR SALE-A very good Chronometer, and a few Telescopes.
Apply on board the "PATNA." Hong-Kong, 6th June, 1843.
FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Planks, just Apply to PAIN, & Co.
arrived.
FOR SALE-Fine Manila Ponies, in good condi- tion, and fit for immediate use. Apply to PAIN, & Co. This Paper is put in circulation by the following FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City Gentlemen, who will form a temporary Committee for of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, the collection of the funds subscribed, and until the No. 13, Queen's Road, same be placed in the hands of the Trustees appointed by the Subscribers at large for its future disposition FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam and management for the benefit of the family. Mr H. W. Abbot, Agent of the Calcutta Union Bank, Manufactory at Manila-a superior article. Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
has kindly consented to act as 'Treasurer. The Honble Thomas Church, Esq.
Rev. Richard Panting.
Rev. J. T. Dickenson,
Doctor Montgomerie,
Doctor Oxley,
Singapore, 20th May, 1843.
The Rev. Dr. Parker,"
Mr Morrison,
Mr De Mello, and
Mr G. F. Davidson.
Hong-Kong, 22nd June, 1843.
Joseph Balestier, Esq.
John Purvis,
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Joaquim D'Almeida,"
Wm. Napier,
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E. J. Gilman,
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Will receive and remt: Subscrip. tions to the Committee at Sin- gapore.
No. 13, Queen's Road.
NOTICE GOODS and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co.
Goods are received and sold on Commission. • Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843,
TO BE SOLD. A splendid Buggy and Harness, nearly New. For particulars apply to ROBT. LAWRIE, Navy and Army Tavern,
Hong-kong, June 8th, 1842.
FLOOR-CLOTH.
A Large and Elegant assortment of Floor-Cloth for Rooms, Stairs, and Passages, will be offered for Sale at the Rooms of the Undersigned on Friday next, the 23d June, 1843, JNO. W. BENNETT. Hong kong 19th June, 1843. NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the
Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings.
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry, Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Pints, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles,
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. FOR SALE.-Shaw and Maxwell's Port and Sherry, in 3 & 6 doz. cases, Apply at the Godowns of Messrs. GIBB, LIVINGSTON, & Co. Hong-kong, 10th December, 1842.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that country. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hong-kong, Jany 11th, 1843. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY. A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET,
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO Merchandize received on Storage, at low rate per packages Apply tu, C. V. GILLESPIE,
46, Queen's Road. FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de- criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Mosalle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu. able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build- ing purposes.
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to, E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary-Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned ;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles, Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper, Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, at No. 13, Queen's Road.
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THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
I PER NAVIGATOR.
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels.
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Mess Beef in half and whole Barrels.
Sausages in "Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families
and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance
All Orders for Wines Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to.
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
FROM ENGLAND TO INDIA. Parcels and Cases by the Overland route. UNDER arrangements with company, the under. Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the under. signed are prepared to convey Parcels, by the Mail, at the following Reduced Rates, if delivered on or before the 27th of each month, from which date, until four o'clo k on the last day of the month, an extra charge of one shilling per pound will be incurred, and beyond which time no Package whatever can be received for conveyance by the Mail of that month.
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JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the
value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on
delivery.
PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 o'clock on the last day of the month (being that of publication). made up like Newspapers (open at both ends,) will be charged-- lb., Is- lb., Is. 9d.; from 1 lb. to 10 lb., 3s. per lb.
RISK-To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India, unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two and a-half per cent. will be made.
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, one-half per cent. (payable to
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN.
The Barque "FORTESCUE," 305 tons, CAPT, HALL, lately returned from Chusan and the adjacent bays, will Sail for the above Ports early in July. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, or to MESSES JARDINE MATHESON, & Co, Macao. Hong-Kong, 21st June, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed, ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases; Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1849. NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, &Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too
numerous to mention.
terms.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843. FOR SALE by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins:-Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of ather Articles.
WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
FOR SALE Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad- dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window Glass, and several other articles.
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
TO BE LET.-A BUNGALOW, newly repaired and painted, consisting of two Rooms and two Bathing Rooms, with Outhouses &c. PP OUS, Teaton's
and
Wharf, Hong-Kong.
NOTICE.
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part. nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi- ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale. Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods. One half per cent. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property. Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM.
At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Commanders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Reading Room, the utility of which, he feels assured, will be apparent to all.
as soon as
The first object has been, to provide a place of resort for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts of Europe, America, India, and the Southern Colonies, with all the Local Publications.
A well chosen Library has also been added. N. B.-The Exchange has been removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Rooms of the undersigned. Terms, $1 per month. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong Kong, Exchange and Reading Room,
1st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien ; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha Coffee; Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon; Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c; Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Hanging Lamps; Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- man Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips; Tanned Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, in cases; Shot, of sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta ; Blacking, Day and Martin's; Quinine; Perfumery of all descriptions, Hair, Tooth, and Nail Brushes, Dres- sing Combs, small Ivory Ditto, Soda, and Seitlitz Powders, Sponges, Bitters, Account Books, Writing Ink, Screws, Broad Cloth of colours, Woollen Cloth, Spanish Stripes, Beaver Hats, white Lead, Corks, and other Articles. Goods Received, and Sold on Commission.
N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JNO. W. BENNETT.
We have nothing further from the Southern Colonies, except Hong-Kong; and we are pleased to observe the rapid progress which this pivot of civilization displays. The work of constructing
ede and bridges, building honeng in perfect
architectural order, the opening of commercial Hong-Kong, June 22nd, 1843. stores, the busy hum of commerce and incessant NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- circumstances of the most pleasing and promising traffic in its incipient highways and by-ways, are scriptions, received and carefully stored in nature to those immediately engaged in the foun- spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong-dation of the Colony, while they afford the most kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
happy contemplations to those at a distance, and the surest incentives to the mercantile community at home. All doubt as to the Government's keep- ing permanent possession of the island, appears to have vanished, and there is no doubt but this valuable possession will soon become the emporium of commerce in the Chinese seas, which, to be safe, must at all times be protected, and this protection cannot be provided by the Government so completely and so economically as by the coloni-
the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every RECEIPT--Receipts will be given on the delivery of each ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the zation of the island. In our next Number, we
article, will be added the above rates.
Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the
Receipt.
CONSIGNMENT All Packages must be applied for to our Agents, at each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the marks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furgish the earliest advice to the Consignees- if the postage (1s.) be paid, we will ourselves write to the party to whom the packages are addressed. AGENTS-Calcutta, Capt. J. R. Engledue; Madras, Capt. Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Capt, Twynam, (who are also Agents to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. William Nic.l, & C.
OFFICES-41, Regent street, Piccadilly; 16, John street, Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HAPTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co.
The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES BARBER, & Co,. 17, St. Mary A, London, to make public the phove terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s Agency in London.
to send their orders and subscriptions to
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
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Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- FOR SALE, Singapore BEAMS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 e half inch thick. Ditto ditto 11 91 ditto. one.half " Ditto ditto 11 ditto. ALSO,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture .. Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, 18, Queen's Road. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843.
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superio! Burgundy Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines;
Subscribers to the "MornLY TIMES," are requested in future Claret; Sherry, Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira. Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843,
Mecao, 5th May, 1843,
HENRY GRIBBLE.
hope to be able to give some extracts of general interest from the Hong-Kong Papers now be- fore us. Emigration Gazette.
CALCUTTA. By the Water Witch we have received accounts from Calcutta of the result of the 3rd Opium Sales, viz:- Chests. Highest. Lowest. Average. Patna 2035 1270 1230 1247 Rs. Benares 1100 1160 1130 1137
It is also stated that an advance of 90 Rs. per chest on these rates took place on the arrival of the Red Rover from China..
The Pelorus, Marquis of Hastings, and John Brightman may be soon expected with large snpplies of the drug for the Straits.-Singapore Free Press.
(Shipping Intelligence, see Supplement.)
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD HONGKONG.
APPENDIX.
No. 2. Form of Warrant of Committal. These are, in her Majesty's name, to require you [name of person to whose custody committed]
where committed) and for so doing, this is, and you name of officer, or offices] to arrest and take These are, in Her Majesty's name, to require into your custody, and bring before [name of exa- mining quthority or authorities] A B, charged, on oath, with (brief description of offence, when and No. 1. Form of Warrant of Arrest. Signed shall be, your lawful Warrant. Date, and place
No. 6 Form of Oath tooreman of
the Grand Jury.
any one unrepresented for fear, four, affection, gain or reward, or hope thereof. But you shall envy, hatred, or malice; neither stall you leave present all matters and things truly and faithfully, and true presentment make, of al such matters Mr FE, You, as Foreman of the Grand In- as they come to your knowledge, acording to the quest, for this Jurisdiction, shall diligently inquire YOU GOD. and things as shall be given you in charge. The Queen's Counsel, your fellows, and our own, you shall keep secret; you shall preset no one from best of your skill and understanding SO HELP
1
Grand Jurors.
in safe custody till he be delivered in due course of to detain in safe custody A B, herewith sent to No. 7. Form of Oath to the other Law, and released by competent authority; this you by me [or us, as the case may be] charged upon oath, with [brief sketch of offence, when and where committed and for detaining the said A B Signed is, and shall be your lawful Warrant.
Date and place
I, [name, &c.] do swear that I will, well, truly or otherwise of said charge, without fear, favour, will state my opinion, in writing, as to the truth and impartially, according to the best of my skill Authority, or Authorities. No. 3. Oath to be taken by Examining the charge now made against A B; that he [brief and understanding, examine into, and investigate sketch of offence, when and where committed] and or affection-SO HELP ME GOD. Date and place Sworn before me
Signed
hereby summoned to appear withont delay, before me for us, as the case may be] to depose and speak to what you know of a certain charge made Signed, In the Queen's name take notice, that you are in Her Majesty's name, against A B.
No. 4. Form of Summons.
Date and place To CD
feloniously, wil- God before his eyes, but being moved and insti- The Jurors for our Sovereign Lady, the Queen, day of fully [here enter detailed description of crime &c.] Indorsement. No. 5. Form of Indorsement. upon their Oath present A B [name and designation to be particularly defined not having the fear of against the peace of our Lady the Queen, her gated by the Devil, did on the in the year of our Lord. 184 Crown and Dignity.
A true Bill
If otherwise-Not found If found-
The same, Oath your Foreman s taken on his part, you and every of you shall ruly and faith- YOU GOD. fully observe and keep on your pat, SO HELP
No. 8. Form of Oath to Witresses before
the Grand Jur.
upon this Bill of Indictment shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth-SO HELP The evidence you shall give to e Grand Jury YOU GOD.
Session of the
shall have in charge, and true verdict give, accord-
ing to the evidence which you shall hear touching the charge against the prisoner-SO HELP YOU GOD.
You shall true answer make, to all such ques- the persons appointed by the Court] touching the Challenge which the prisoner at the bar has tions as shall be asked of you by the Court (or by made in your name.-SO HELP YOU GOD.
Petty Jurymen. No. 12. Form of Oath to Challenged
No. 13. Form of Oath to Triers of Challenged Jury-men.
You shall and will truly try, inquire, and declare to the Court whether N. P. [the Challenged Jury- man's name &c. to be inserted] stands indifferent between the parties to this issue-SO HELP YOU GOD.
You shall true Interpretation make of the skill and understanding-SO HELP YOU GOD. evidence between the Court, the Jury, and the Prisoner at the Bar, according to the best of your
(when required.) No. 14. Form of Oath to Interpreters
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P.N.
Date and Place. writing, and transmit under your respective Signa- tures and Seals to me.
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
HENRY POTTINGER,
If the accused wishes to call witnesses, they
When there are more than one person accused, they ought to be examined apart, and to be allowed no communication with each other till the whole of the Examinations are finished.
may be examined on oath, like the witnesses against him.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
16th George Armstrong 12 Semirainis 18th Water Witch and this 14th Charles Jones to testify No. 17. Form of Supana to Witnesses you are not to omit, under the penalty of (not ex- 15th Equestrian to the truth, and give evidence, upon the trial of JUNE. In the Queen's name, take notice, that you are proper person, at the Sessions, to be held at Hong- Signed, ceeding $200, at the discretion of the Court. day of for Date and Place. Kong, on the excuses whatever, and to appear before the Court of Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, in your hereby required to lay aside all pretences and
N. B. With reference to Rule 3 of Section II, Recording Officer. the following Forms are to be used in examination of prisoners before trial.
Form of Oath to Witnesses.
ARRIVED.
Cromarty Mc. Fee Cairnie
Jones
Reynell
TAT
Mc Farlane
19th Wissatrickon [Amer.] Webber
Malcolm
17
Omega Beulah
20th Roza
13
Warlock
21st Mor
Paton
White
Cuming
Sullivan
Liverpool Whampoa Lombock Calcutta
Whampoa Singapore
Macao Chusan
Macao
Fraser Bombay [31 days]
SAILED.
You shall true answer make to all such ques- tions as shall be demanded of you-SO HELP 14th H. M. S. Thalia YOU GOD.
day of he, the said P. N., Warrant of Commitment which said GH saith TO WIT. The examination of G H [residence Form of Recording Deposition of before me, or us, in the presence and hearing Witnesses. Taken before me, or us, this and profession, taken on oath, this 184 her Majesty's subjects on the land of Hong was indebted to our Sovereign Lady the Queen, of A B, charged with foffence described as in the the high seas, within one hunded miles of the at the next Session, to be holden at Hong-Kong, are as nearly as possible to be inserted, and also 184 by 10 o'clock P. N. shall duly attend and give evidence, and witness to be asked to subscribe his name to the China, and the ports and havens thereof, and on should fail in attending personally to give evidence as follows. The very words used by the witness No. 15. Form of Surety Bond. coast of China, will be holden at Hing-Kong, on the in a certain charge against A. B. And if the said the very words of all questions put to him. The day of This in the forenoon of the said day, and all manner of shall not depart without the leave of the Court, deposition, though it is not absolutely requisite, to Kong, or within the dominions of the Emperor of in the sum of 8 persons that are specially summoned, or that then this Recognizance is to be void, or else to establish its validity. Jurisdiction, for the trial of offence committed by (or us, as the case may be) and acknowledge that he Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty (Name of Person bound over) did come before me, No. 9. Proclamation. Notice is hereby given, that By order of the Court, Signed quired to be then and there attening. day of have anything to do before the sad Court, are re- remain in full force.
Hong Kong,
Recording Officer.
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Take notice that you are Juror, as the case may be) at th Sessions of the Court of Criminal or Admiralty urisdiction, to be day of Recording Officer FG hereby summoned to serve as Grand, or Petty Signed In the Queen's name. To JKLM, &c. No. 10. Form of Summons to Jurors. held at Hong-Kong, on the
You shall, well and truly, try, and true deliver- No. 11. Form of Oath, to Petty Jurors. the Recording Officer of the Court, according to ance make, between our Sovereign Lady the Queen, and the prisoner at the bar, whom you N. B.--Indictments will always be prepared by the circumstances of the case.
Date and Place.
Signed,
No. 16. Form of Authority to examine Witnesses.
•
Queen and A. B. [Name of Prsioner] who stands In the Queen's name, these are to authorize you information and knowledge they possess in a certain charged with (Crime, when and where committed case, pending between our Sovereign Lady the And this examination you are to make in presence (Names of Examining Authorities) to call before after having duly sworn them to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as to the you (Names of Witnesses) and to examine them,
JO
day
Form of Examination of the accused [not to be on Oath].
JO
TO WIT. The Examination of A B, residence and profession taken this day before me, or us,
JUNE
Capt. Hope
Singapore
15th Louisa
Forgan
Chusan
Gazelle 16th Warlock
Sullivan
Macao
33
18th Sumatra [Dutch] 19th Bombay Castle 17th Patna
Ponsonby Crawfurd
44
Baxter
Bombay
20st Water Witch 20th George Armstrong
Whampoa Macao
Reynell Jones
Calcutta; Bencoolen, Sidney; REPORTED for to-day-H M. T. S. Alligator, Sin- trian, London; Shortly, Mary Anne and Fortescue for gapore and Calcutta; Sappho for Whampoa; Eques- Zenobia, Batavia; Zephyr, Bombay. Chusan; Beulah,
Harbour Master.
WILLIAM PEDDER,
will be closed at this Office, at 8 P. M. on the 23rd instant.
NOTICE.-An OVERLAND MAIL, to England,
Post-Office, 21st June, 1843-
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
The said AB being charged with offence "BY COMMAND,"-The Friend of China, that the accused uses. described in the Warrant of Commitment on his examination saith the very words to be put down
If the accused remains silent, or refuses to say any thing in his own behalf, the Examination should close with,
"And the Witnesses against the said A B of the said A. B., and to allow him either himself, having been examined in his presence, the said by him, to cross examine the said Names of anything in his own behalf, whereupon, the said or through his Attorney, or other Person named A B is now asked by me or us if he wish to say Witnesses) and the whole of your said examination A B answereth Nothing, or saith" Entering his and proceedings, you are to carefully record in very words.
and Hong-Kong Gazette is not now permitted to be left at, or delivered Subscribers. We beg our Friends will through, the Post-Office to our Islan either send for their copies, or oblige us with their respective addresses. Printing-Office, 21st June, 1843.
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NOTICE.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godowns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
Mackerel in Kits,
Tar in barrels.
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Flour in Barrels,
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Sausages in "Boxes
Champagne Cider, in one
Butter in Firkins
Prime Pork.
dozen Cases
Pilot and Navy Bread.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
PER NAVIGATOR.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases.
No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG. J. S. CASE, Begs leave to inform the Nobility and Gentry of Hong-Kong, and Macao, that he has opened the above-named House, as an HOTEL, and it is in every way adapted for the convenience of Visitors to CAN. TON-and that his constant care and attention will be, the comfort of those who may favour him with their patronage.
Private and Commodious Apartments for Families
and Parties.
European Servants always in attendance
All Orders for Wines Stores, &c., thankfully received, and punctually attended to,
Goods received and sold on Commission, and Sales by Auction effected on the lowest possible terms. Canton, 24th May, 1843.
FROM ENGLAND TO INDIA. Parcels and Cases by the Overland route. UNDER arrangements with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, the under. signed are prepared to convey Parcels, by the Mail, at the following Reduced Rates, if delivered on or before the 27th of each month, from which date, until four o'clo k on the last day of the month, an extra charge of one shilling per pound will be incurred, and beyond which time no Package whatever can be received for conveyance by the Mail of that month.
PACKAGES.
WEIGHT. MEASUREMENT. £
0
9
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN.
The Barque FORTESCUE," 305 tons, CAPT. HALL, lately returned from Chusan and the adjacent bays, will Sail for the above Ports early in July. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, or to MESSES JARDINE MATHESON, & Co, Macao. Hong-Kong, 21st June, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed, ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases; Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patent Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
D. W. & Co. beg to announce to the Members of their Subscription Billiard- Room, that the Rooms are opened this day, for their amusement.
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843. NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with tl.e Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:- Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too
numerous to mention.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate terms. Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843.
FOR SALE-by the Undersigned, at their Godowns, on very moderate terins:-Sherry, Port, Cherry Brandy; Brandy in Wood and Bottle; Arrack; Seltzer Water; Stockholm Tar, Pitch, Anchors, Chain Cables, Rigging, and Boat Chains; Europe and Manila Rope; Twines, Lead-Lines, Sail Needles; Blocks, of sizes; Log.Glasses, Paints, White Lead, Painter's Brushes; Blankets; Paper, Ink; Patent Copying Machines, Jams, Jellies, and a variety of ather Articles. WILLIAM ALLANSON & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 29th April, 1843.
FOR SALE Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad- dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window Glass, and several other articles.
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
0 TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point Barracks.-Apply to R. WEBSTER.
3.
d.
Do. UNDER 1 lb.
0 CUBIC FEET 0
6
Da. do. 2
01
do.
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Do.
do. 4
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do. 6
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Do. de. 40 Goods in packages larger or heavier than the above will be taken by special agreement. The Freight will be computed by either Weight or Measure.
JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the
value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on
delivery.
PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 o'clock on the last day of the month (being that of publication). made up like Newspapers (open at both ends,) will be charged-- lb., Is- lb., Is. 9d.; from 1 lb. t 10 lb., 3s. per lb.
RISK--To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India, unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two and a-half per cent. will be made.
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, nno-half per cent. (pay able to
the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular
article, will be added the above rates,
TO BE LET.-A BUNGALOW, newly repaired and painted, consisting of two Rooms and two Bathing Rooms, with Outhouses &c.
Wharf, Hong-Kong.
NOTICE.
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part. nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale. Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terms-Five per Cent. on all Goods. One half per cent. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in.
A liberal allowance will be made for the Sale of Ships, Opium, or landed Property. Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized. JNO. W. BENNETT,
Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EXCHANGE AND READING ROOM. At the request of several of the resident Inhabitants, and Commanders of Ships, the undersigned has been induced to establish at this rising Port, an Exchange and Reading Room, the utility of which, he feels assured, will be apparent to all.
The first object has been, to provide a place of resort for Subscribers. Secondly, to afford as soon as practicable, the latest Intelligence from all parts of Europe, America, India, and the Southern Colonies, with all the Local Publications.
A well chosen Library has also been added. N. B.-The Exchange has been removed to the premises immediately above the Sale Rooms of the undersigned. Terms, 81 per month. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong-Kong,
Exchange and Reading Room,
1st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, the under- mentioned Stores, at moderate prices.
Pale Ale, Dunbar's; French Claret, St. Julien ; Superior light French Wines, assorted; Superior Brown Sherry; Do. Brandy; Salad Oil, in cases; Mocha Coffee; Superior Hyson, in whole chests; Pickled Salmon; Pickles; Sauces; Vinegar; &c. &c; Pickled Mackerell; Cabin Biscuits, in tins; Superior Butter; Bottled Fruits; Macaroni; Reading and Hanging Lamps; Lamp Wicks; Pad-locks; Ger- man Clocks, with Alarums: Hunting Whips; Tanned Hides; Bunting Single Barrelled Fowling-pieces, in cases; Shot, of sizes; Powder Flasks; Rosin in kegs; Writing Paper: Blankets; Lamb's Wool Drawers; Boots and Shoes, Europe and Calcutta; Blacking, Day and Martin's; Quinine; Perfumery of all descriptions, Hair, Tooth, and Nail Brushes, Dres- sing Combe, small Ivory Ditto, Soda, and Seitlitz Powders, Sponges, Bitters, Account Books, Writing Ink, Screws, Broad Cloth of colours, Woollen Cloth, Spanish Stripes, Beaver Hats, white Lead, Corks, and other Articles. Goods Received, and Sold on Commission.
N B.-An Auction held every Friday, at 11 A.M. JNO. W. BENNETT.
We have nothing further from the Southern Colonies, except Hong-Kong; and we are pleased to observe the rapid progress which this pivot of civilization displays. The work of constructing roads and bridges building houses in perfect of commercial architectural order, the opening Hong-Kong, June 22nd, 1843. stores, the busy hum of commerce and incessant NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- circumstances of the most pleasing and promising traffic in its incipient highways and by-ways, are scriptions, received and carefully stored in nature to those immediately engaged in the foun- spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong-dation of the Colony, while they afford the most kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS.
happy contemplations to those at a distance, and the surest incentives to the mercantile community at home. All doubt as to the Government's keep- ing permanent possession of the island, appears to have vanished, and there is no doubt but this valuable possession will soon become the emporium of commerce in the Chinese seas, which, to be safe, must at all times be protected, and this protection cannot be provided by the Government so completely and so economically as by the coloni-
and Olentai Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every RECEIPT--Receipts will be given on the delivery of each ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the zation of the island. In our next Number, we
Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the
Receipt.
CONSIGNMENT-All Packages must be applied for to our Agents, at each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the marks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furnish the earliest advice to the Consignees-r if the postage (Is.) be paid, we will
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- FOR SALE,
ourselves write to the party to whom the packages are addressed. Singapore BEAMS, from 22 to 28 feet long, and
1 AGENTS-Calcutta, Capt. J. R. Engledue; Madras, Capt. Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Capt, Twynam, (who are also Agents
to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. William Nic.l, & C.
OFFICES-41, Regent street, Piccadilly; 16, John street, Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HARTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co.
The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES BARBER, & Co.. 17. St. Mary Ave, London, to make public the ghove terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of
Agency in London.
the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s Subscribers to the "MOTHLY TIMES," are requested in future to send their orders and subscriptions to
Mecao, 5th May, 1843.
HENRY GRIBBLE.
Go 12 inches diameter.
Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. "11 Ditto ditto 11 11 Ditto ditto
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ditto. one-half " ditto. ALSO,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS, 18, Queen's Road. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843.
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FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superiof Burgundy; Hermitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines; Claret; Sherry Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira. Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road,
Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1943,
hope to be able to give some extracts of general interest from the Hong-Kong Papers now be- fore us.-Emigration Gazette.
CALCUTTA. By the Water Witch we have received accounts from Calcutta of the result of the 3rd Opium Sales, viz:-
Chests. Highest. Lowest. Average. Patna 2035 1270 1230 1247 Rs. 1160 1137 " 1130 Benares 1100 It is also stated that an advance of 90 Rs. per chest on these rates took place on the arrival of the Red Rover from China..
The Pelorus, Marquis of Hastings, and John Brightman may be soon expected with large snpplies of the drug for the Straits.-Singapore
Free Press.
(Shipping Intelligence, see Supplement.)
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD HONGKONG.
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APPENDIX.
No. 6 Form of Oath tooreman of shall have in charge, and true verdict give, accords writing, and transmit under your respective Signa-
. the Grand Jury.
Date and Place.
tures and Seals to me.
ing to the evidence which you shall hear touching the charge against the prisoner-SO HELP YOU GOD.
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
If the accused wishes
to call witnesses, they
When there are more than one person accused, they ought to be examined apart, and to be allowed no communication with each other till the whole
may be examined on oath, like the witnesses against him.
you [name of officer, or officers] to arrest and take and true presentment make, of a such matters No. 12. Form of Oath to Challenged No. 17. Form of Supana to Witnesses of the Examinations are finished.
Petty Jurymen.
any one unrepresented for fear, four, affection, the persons appointed by the Court] touching the You shall true answer make, to all such ques- gain or reward, or hope thereof. But you shall Challenge which the prisoner at the bal has envy, hatred, or malice; neither all you leave tions as shall be asked of you by the Court (or by present all matters and things truly and faithfully, made in your name.-SO HELP YOU GOD. Mr FE, You, as Foreman of the Grand In- as they come to your knowledge, acording to the YOU GOD. These are, in Her Majesty's name, to require quest, for this Jurisdiction, shall di gently inquire and things as shall be given you in charge. The Queen's Counsel, your fellows, and our own you shall keep secret; you shall preset no one from best of your skill and understandin SO HELP No. 1. Form of Warrant of Arrest.
where committed) and for so doing, this is, and in safe custody till he be delivered in due course of into your custody, and bring before [name of exa- mining authority or authorities] A B, charged, on oath, with (brief description of offence, when and No. 2. Form of Warrant of Committal. Law, and released by competent authority; this to detain in safe custody A B, herewith sent to No. 7. These are, in her Majesty's name, to require you [name of person to whose custody committed] Signed you by me [or us, as the case may be] charged upon oath, with [brief sketch of offence, when and where committed] and for detaining the said A B Signed shall be, your lawful Warrant. is, and shall be your lawful Warrant. Date, and place
Date and place
I, [name, &c.] do swear that I will, well, truly or otherwise of said charge, without fear, favour, and impartially, according to the best of my skill the charge now made against A B; that he [brief will state my opinion, in writing, as to the truth sketch of offence, when and where committed] and and understanding, examine into, and investigate or affection-SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn before me
Authority, or Authorities. No. 3. Oath to be taken by Examining
Date and place
•
Signed
hereby summoned to appear withont delay, before me [or us, as the case may be] to depose and speak to what you know of a certain charge made Signed, In the Queen's name take notice, that you are in Her Majesty's name, against A B.
No. 4. Form of Summons.
Date and place To CD
the Recording Officer of the Court, according to N. B.---Indictments will always be prepared by the circumstances of the case.
A true Bill If otherwise-Not found If found-
, feloniously, wil- God before his eyes, but being moved and insti- The Jurors for our Sovereign Lady, the Queen, day of fully [here enter detailed description of crime &c.] Indorsement. to be particularly defined not having the fear of upon their Oath present A B [name and designation No. 5. Form of Indorsement. against the peace of our Lady the Queen, her gated by the Devil, did on the in the year of our Lord, 184 Crown and Dignity.
1
upon this Bill of Indictment shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth-SO HELP The evidence you shall give tone Grand Jury YOU GOD.
No.8. Form of Oath to Witresses before the Grand Jury.
Form of Oath the other Grand Jurors.
The same Oath your Foreman as taken on his part, you and every of you shall truly and faith- YOU GOD. fully observe and keep on your pet, SO HELP
No. 9. Proclamatom.
No. 13. Form of Oath to Triers of Challenged Jury-men.
You shall and will truly try, inquire, and declare to the Court whether N. P. [the Challenged Jury- man's name &c. to be inserted] stands indifferent between the parties to this issue-SO HELP YOU GOD.
You shall true Interpretation make of the skill and understanding-SO HELP YOU GOD. evidence between the Court, the Jury, and the Prisoner at the Bar, according to the best of your
(when required.) No. 14. Form of Oath to Interpreters
This
184
P.N.
was indebted to our Sovereign Lady the Queen, No. 15. Form of Surety Bond. day of (Name of Person bound over) did come before me, in the sum of 8 (or us, as the case may be) and acknowledge that he
and this to testify you are not to omit, under the penalty of (not ex- In the Queen's name, take notice, that you are of Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, in your to the truth, and give evidence, upon the trial of Signed, ceeding $200, at the discretion of the Court. day of for Date and Place. Kong, on the excuses whatever, and to appear before the Court proper person, at the Sessions, to be held at Hong- hereby required to lay aside all pretences and
Recording Officer.
N. B, With reference to Rule 3 of Section II, the following Forms are to be used in examination of prisoners before trial.
Form of Oath to Witnesses.
JUNE.
HENRY POTTINGER,
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
14th Charles Jones 15th Equestrian
19
Semirainis
ARRIVED.
Cromarty Mc. Fee
Liverpool
Whampoa
Cairnie
Lombock
Jones
Calcutta
Keyn
Reynell
Mc Farlane
Singapore
Whampoa
Paton
White
Macao
Chusan
Cuming Sullivan
Macao
Fraser Bombay [31 days]
19th Wissatrickon [Amer.] Webber
16th George Armstrong 18th Water Witch "Malcolm "Beulah
41
&L
Omega
20th Roza
"Warlock
21st Mor
JUNE
SAILED..
You shall true answer make to all such ques- tions as shall be demanded of you-SO HELP 14th H. M. S. Thalia YOU GOD.
day of TO WIT. The examination of G H [residence Witnesses. and profession, taken on oath, this
Form of Recording Deposition of
if he, the said P. N., Warrant of Commitment which said GH saith before me, or us, in the presence and hearing Taken before me, or us, this 184 her Majesty's subjects on the land of Hong of A B, charged with foffence described as in the P. N. shall duly attend and give evidence, and witness to be asked to subscribe his name to the the high seas, within one hundred miles of the at the next Session, to be holden at Hong-Kong, are as nearly as possible to be inserted, and also China, and the ports and havens thereof, and on should fail in attending personally to give evidence as follows. The very words used by the witness coast of China, will be holden at H-ng-Kong, on the in a certain charge against A. B. And if the said the very words of all questions put to him. The Date and Place. Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty in the forenoon of the said day, and all manner of shall not depart without the leave of the Court, deposition, though it is not absolutely requisite, to 184 by 10 o'clock Kong, or within the dominions of the Emperor of persons that are specially summoned, or that then this Recognizance is to be void, or else to establish its validity. Jurisdiction, for the trial of offence committed by Notice is hereby given, that Session of the By order of the Court, Signed quired to be then and there attening. day of have anything to do before the std Court, are re- remain in full force.
Hong-Kong,
Recoding Officer.
184
Juror, as the case may be) at the Sessions of the Court of Criminal or Admiralty urisdiction, to be In the Queen's name. Take nice that you are day of Recording Officer hereby summoned to serve as rand, or Petty Signed To JK LM, &c. No. 10. Form of Summos to Jurors. held at Hong-Kong, on the
FG
You shall, well and truly, try, and true deliver- ance make, between our Sovereign Lady the Queen, and the prisoner at the bar, whom you No. 11. Form of Oath, to Petty Jurors.
Signed,
No. 16. Form of Authority to examine Witnesses.
•
Queen and A. B. [Name of Prsioner] who stands In the Queen's name, these are to authorize you information and knowledge they possess in a certain charged with (Crime, when and where committed case, pending between our Sovereign Lady the And this examination you are to make in presence after having duly sworn them to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as to the (Names of Examining Authorities) to call before you (Names of Witnesses) and to examine them,
Jo
day
Form of Examination of the accused [not to be on Oath].
JO
TO WIT. The Examination of A B, residence and profession taken this day before me, or us,
15th Louisa
Capt. Hope
Ponsonby
Forgan
Sullivan
16th Warlock
"Gazelle
17th Patna
18th Sumatra [Dutch] 19th Bombay Castle 20st Water Witch 20th George Armstrong
Crawfurd
Baxter Reynell Jones
...
Beulah, Calcutta; Bencoolen, Sidney; REPORTED for to-day-H M. T. S. Alligator. Sin- trian, London; -Shortly, Mary Anne and Fortescue for gapore and Calcutta; Sappho for Whampoa; Eques- Zenobia, Batavia; Zephyr, Bombay. Chusan;
Harbour Master. WILLIAM PEDDER,
will be closed at this Office, at 8 P. M. on the 23rd NOTICE.-An OVERLAND MAIL, to England, instant.
Post-Office, 21st June, 1843-
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
The said AB being charged with offence "BY COMMAND,"-The Friend of China, that the accused uses. described in the Warrant of Commitment on his examination saith the very words to be put down
If the accused remains silent, or refuses to say any thing in his own behalf, the Examination should close with,
"And the Witnesses against the said A B or other Person named A B is now asked by me or us if he wish to say of the said A. B., and to allow him either himself, having been examined in his presence, the said by him, to cross examine the said Names of anything in his own behalf, whereupon, the said Witnesses) and the whole of your said examination AB answereth Nothing, or saith" Entering his and proceedings, you are to carefully record in very words. or through his Attorney,
and Hong-Kong Gazette is not now permitted to be left at, or delivered through, the Post-Office to our Islan! Subscribers. We beg our Friends will either send for their copies, or oblige us with their respective addresses. Printing-Office, 21st June, 1843.
APPENDIX.
No. 1. Form of Warrant of Arrest. These are, in Her Majesty's name, to require you name of officer, or officers] to arrest and take into your custody, and bring before [name of exa- mining authority or authorities] A B, charged, on oath, with (brief description of offence, when and where committed) and for so doing, this is, and shall be, your lawful Warrant. Signed Date, and place No. 2. Form of Warrant of Committal. These are, in her Majesty's name, to require you [name of person to whose custody committed]
No. 6 Form of Oath to Foreman of shall e in charge, and true verdict give, accord- ing to the evidence which you shall hear touching the charge against the prisoner-SO HELP YOU GOD.
the Grand Jury.
Mr FE, You, as Foreman of the Grand In- quest, for this Jurisdiction, shall diligently inquire and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge. The Queen's Counsel, your fellows, and your own, you shall keep secret; you shall present no one from envy, hatred, or malice; neither shall you leave any one unrepresented for fear, favour, affection, gain or reward, or hope thereof. But you shall present all matters and things truly and faithfully, as they come to your knowledge, according to the best of your skill and understanding-SO HELP YOU GOD..
Grand Jurors.
to detain in safe custody A B, herewith sent to No. 7. Form of Oath to the other you by me [or us, as the case may be] charged upon oath, with [brief sketch of offence, when and where committed] and for detaining the said A B in safe custody till he be delivered in due course of Law, and released by competent authority; this is, and shall be your lawful Warrant.
Date and place
Signed
No. 3. Oath to be taken by Examining Authority, or Authorities.
I, [name, &c.] do swear that I will, well, truly and impartially, according to the best of my skill and understanding, examine into, and investigate the charge now made against A B; that he [brief sketch of offence, when and where committed] and will state my opinion, in writing, as to the truth or otherwise of said charge, without fear, favour,
or affection-SO HELP ME GOD. Sworn before me Signed Date and place
No. 4. Form of Summons.
In the Queen's name take notice, that you are hereby summoned to appear withont delay, before me for us, as the case may be] to depose and speak to what you know of a certain charge made in Her Majesty's name, against A B.
To
CD
Date and place
Signed,
No. 5. Form of Indorsement. The Jurors for our Sovereign Lady, the Queen, upon their Oath present A B [name and designation to be particularly defined not having the fear of God before his eyes, but being moved and insti- gated by the Devil, did on the
day of
in the year of our Lord, 184, feloniously, wil- fully [here enter detailed description of crime &c.] against the peace of our Lady the Queen, her Crown and Dignity.
Indorsement.
If found-A true Bill If otherwise-Not found
N. B.-Indictments will always be prepared by the Recording Officer of the Court, according to
the circumstances of the case.
The same Oath your Foreman has taken on his part, you and every of you shall truly and faith- fully observe and keep on your part, SO HELP YOU GOD.
No. 12. Form of Oath to Challenged
Petty Jurymen.
You shall true answer make, to all such ques- tions as shall be asked of you by the Court (or by the persons appointed by the Court] touching the Challenge which the prisoner at the bar has made in your name.-SO HELP YOU GOD.
No. 13. Form of Oath to Triers of Challenged Jury-men.
You shall and will truly try, inquire, and declare to the Court whether N. P. [the Challenged Jury- man's name &c. to be inserted.] stands indifferent between the parties to this issue-SO HELP YOU GOD.
No.8. Form of Oath to Witnesses before No. 14. Form of Oath to Interpreters the Grand Jury.
The evidence you shall give to the Grand Jury upon this Bill of Indictment shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth-SO HELP YOU GOD.
No. 9. Proclamation.
(when required.)
You shall true Interpretation make of the evidence between the Court, the Jury, and the Prisoner at the Bar, according to the best of your skill and understanding-SO HELP YOU GOD.
This
184
P. N.
writing, and trannit under your respective Signa- tures and Seals me. Date and Place
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
No. 17. Form of Supana to Witnesses In the Queen's name, take notice, that you are hereby required lay aside all pretences and excuses whatever and to appear before the Court of Criminal and Admiralty Jurisdiction, in your proper person, at the Sessions, to be held at Hong- Kong, on the day of to testify
If the accused wishes to call witnesses, they may be examined on oath, like the witnesses against him.
When there are more than one person accused, they ought to be examined apart, and to be allowed no communication with each other till the whole of the Examinations are finished.
HENRY POTTINGER,
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
to the truth, and give evidence, upon the trial of JUNE. for (and this 14th Charles Jones you are not to oit, under the penalty of (not ex- 15th Equestrian ceeding $200, ate discretion of the Court. Date and Place
Signed, Recording Officer.
N. B, With reference to Rule 3 of Section II, the following Fors are to be used in examination of prisoners before trial.
Form o Oath to Witnesses. You shall true-nswer make to all such ques- tions as shall be demanded of you-SO HELP YOU GOD.
Form of Recording Deposition of Witnesses. No. 15. Form of Surety Bond. TO WIT. The examination of G H [residence Notice is hereby given, that a Session of the day of day of and profession, taken on oath, this Court of Justice, with Criminal and Admiralty (Name of Person bound over) did come before me, Jurisdiction, for the trial of offences committed by (or us, as the case may be) and acknowledge that he before me, or us, in the presence and hearing her Majesty's subjects on the dsland of Hong was indebted to our Sovereign Lady the Queen,, of A B, charged ith offence described as in the Kong, or within the dominions of the Emperor of in the sum of 8 if he, the said P. N., Warrant of Comitment which said GH saith China, and the ports and havens thereof, and on should fail in attending personally to give evidence as follows. The ery words used by the witness the high seas, within one hundred miles of the at the next Session, to be, holden at Hong-Kong, are as nearly as possible to be inserted, and also coast of China, will be holden at Hong-Kong, on the in a certain charge against A. B., And if the said the very words of all questions put to him. The day of 184 by 10 o'clock P. N. shall duly attend and give evidence, and witness to be asked to subscribe his name to the shall not depart without the leave of the Court, deposition, though it is not absolutely requisite, to then this Recognizance is to be void, or else to establish its valid. remain in full force. Taken befor me, or us, this 184
in the forenoon of the said day, and all manner of persons that are specially summoned, or that have anything to do before the said Court, are re- quired to be then and there attending. By order of the Court, Signed Hong-Kong, 184
Recording Officer.
No. 10. Form of Summons to Jurors. In the Queen's name. Take notice that you are hereby summoned to serve as (Grand, or Petty Juror, as the case may be) at the Sessions of the Court of Criminal or Admiralty Jurisdiction, to be held at Hong-Kong, on the Signed
To JKLM, &c.
FG
day of
Recording Officer
No. 11. Form of Oath, to Petty Jurors. You shall, well and truly, try, and true deliver- ance make, between our Sovereign Lady the Queen, and the prisoner at the bar, whom you
Date and Place.
Signed,
No. 16. Form of Authority to examine Witnesses.
of
day
Form of Eamination of the accused [not to be on Oath].
TO WIT. The Examination of A B, residence of and profession taken this day before me, or us,
The said A being charged with offence described in the Warrant of Commitment on his examination saith the very words to be put down that the accused ses.
In the Queen's name, these are to authorize you (Names of Examining Authorities) to call before you (Names of Witnesses) and to examine them, after having duly sworn them to speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as to the information and knowledge they possess in a certain If the accused remains silent, or refuses to say case, pending between our Sovereign Lady the Queen and A. B. [Name of Prsioner] who stands any thing in his own behalf, the Examination charged with (Crime, when and where committed. should close with And this examination you are to make in presence "And the Wenesses against the said 'A B of the said A. B., and to allow him either himself, having been examined in his presence, the said or through his Attorney, or other Person named A B is now asked by me or us if he wish to say by him, to cross examine the said Names of anything in his own behalf, whereupon, the said Witnesses) and the whole of your said examination A B answeretli Nothing, or saith" Entering his and proceedings, you are to carefully record in very words.
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Semiramis
ARRIVED. Mc. Fee Cromarty
Cairnie
Liverpool Whampoa Lombock
Calcutta
29
Jones 16th George Armstrong 18th Water Witch Reynell Mc Farlane Singapore Whampoa
19
19th Wissatrickon [Amer.] Webber
Malcolm
33 Beulah
13
Omega
20th Roza
19
Warlock
21st Mor
JUNE
Paton
White
Cuming
Sullivan
Macao
Chusan
Macao
39
Fraser Bombay [31 days]
SAILED.
Capt. Hope
Forgan
Sullivan
Singapore Chusan Macao
37
39
Ponsonby
Crawfurd
27
Baxter Jones
Bombay
14th, H. M. S. Thalia
15th Louisa 16th Warlock Gazelle 17th Patna
33
18th Sumatra [Dutch] 19th Bombay Castle 20th George Armstrang Whampoa 20st Water Witch Reynell Macao REPORTED for to-day-H M. T.S. Alligator, Sin- gapore and Calcutta ; Sappho for Whampoa; Eques- trian, London; -Shortly, Mary Anne and Fortescue for Chusan; Beulah, Calcutta; Bencoolen, Sidney; Zenobia, Batavia; Zephyr, Bombay.
WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
NOTICE.-An OVERLAND MAIL, to England, will be closed at this Office, at 8 P. M. on the 23rd instant. Post Office, 21st June, 1843
"BY
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.
COMMAND," The Friend of China and Hong-Kong Gazette is not now permitted to be left at, or delivered through, the Post-Office to our Islen 1 Subscribers. We beg our Friends will either send for their copies, or oblige us with their respective addresses. Printing-Office, 21st June, 1843.
PROCLAMATION. WITH reference to the Proclamation pub- lished under date, the 1st of June, 1843, the following Rules of Practice and Pro- ceeding, in the Criminal and Admiralty Court of Hong-Kong, are promulgated for general information, and are to be con- sidered in force from the date hereof, until the same shall be disallowed by command of Her Majesty, or shall be set aside, or modified, by competent authority.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
HENRY POTTINGER,
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
relevant to the charge against him, in explanation or defence of his conduct; but he is at the same time, to be warned not to say any thing that may criminate himself.
RULE 5th-Should it plainly appear to the Examining Authorities, that the alleged offence has not been committed by the person accused, or, that where committed, the offence is of so trivial a nature as not to require bail, the accused is to be discharged, leaving the matter to be investigated by the Chief or Assistant-Magistrate, or other inferior Court; but, where in the opinion of the Examining Authorities the offence is sufficiently established, and of a nature requiring the detention of the accused, he is to be kept in safe custody till the examination can be submitted to the Chief Superintendent, (or such Official Functionary as
Dated at the Government-House, Hong-Kong, he may depute to act for him) for fina! diposal. this 20th day of June, 1843.
SECTION I.
OF ARREST.
RULE 1st-No subject of her Majesty shall be arrested for trial within this jurisdiction, unless charged upon oath, by one or more credible per- son, or persons, before the Deputy-Superintendent, or before the Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong, or before any two of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, with such an offence as would justify the individual so charged, being, when apprehended, committed, or held to bail.
RULE 2nd-Arrest may be made in two ways. First-By Warrant under the hand and seal of the Authorities named in the preceding Rule. (See Appendix No. 1.)
Second-By verbal order of the Deputy- Superintendent, or the Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong, or by any single Justice of the Peace in the event of any subject of her Majesty committing (or being apparently about to com- mit) a dangerous breach of the peace in their respective presence. RULE 3rd-All persons charged with the
[See Appendix No. 2.]
RULE 6th-Examining Authorities are to con- duct their proceedings on oath [see Appendix No. 3.,] and are to have the like power of sum- moning witnesses (being British subjects) as is herein vested in the court [See Appendix No, 4., for Form of Summons.]
RULE 7th-British subjects refusing to attend on the summons of examining Authorities, to be liable to the Penalties herein after provided, for failure of attendance when summoned before the court.
SECTION III.
OF BAIL.
RULE 1st-The Chief Superintendent, Deputy- Superintendent, or other official functionary to whom the case may be remitted, agreeable to Rule 5th of the preceding Section, to have the like power in respect to Bail as appertains by law and usage to the Court of Queen's Bench, in Eng- land; and in the event of refusal, or of unneces sary delay, in the case of a bailable offence, to be able to like penalties as Magistrates in England.
RULE 2nd. If the accused person cannot find Bail, he is to be committed by Warrant (as in the
the Court for the offence with which he stands charged [See Appendix No. 2, for Warrant of Committal.]
than twenty Grand Jurors shall be sworn at each Session. [See Appendix No. 6, 7, and 8.] RULE 4th-The proceedings of the Grand Jury to be conducted generally according to the prin- ciples and practice of the courts in England, and in the finding of a True Bill on any Indictment, twelve of the jurors at least must concur. RULE 5th-The following persons may be exempted from serving on the Grand (or Petty) Jury, without incurring penalties on proper repre sentation being made to the court, and claiming the immunity.
1st. Persons above sixty, and under one years of age. 2nd. Sick Persons.
shown, to be determined by the court. [See Ap- pendix No, 12, al 13.]
RULE 3rd-T trial to proceed, and evidence both for the prosecution and defence to be received, and recorded, far as local circumstances will permit, agreeable to the practice of the courts of Oyer and Termier in England. [See Appendix No, 14.]
RULE 4th-Should it be found impossible to conclude any trl in one day, the court to exer- cise the power of adjourning without confining the jury; but in the case the jurors shall be sworn twenty-neither to speak themselves to any person except one of their ow number, nor to allow (without representing it to the court) any person to speak to them, on any atter touching the trial."
3rd. Surgeons and Physicians. 4th. Officers in the employ of Government, having other urgent Duties to attend
to.
SECTION V.
OF PROCESS.
RULE 1st.-Sessions to be proclaimed from time to time under the authority of the Chief Superin- tendent, and all Subjects of her Majesty con- cerned therein, or specially summoned to attend accordingly. (See Appendix No. 9.)
RULE 2nd. The Court to have the like power, and to pursue the same method, as the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England, to secure the at- tendance of defendants, or accused persons, who are not in actual custody.
RULE 3rd.-Arraignment to be in the manner, and agreeable to the Rules of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England.
RULE 4th.-If the accused person refuses to plead, or confesses the fact, the Court to proceed in either case agreeably to the practice of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England.
SECTION VI.
OF PLEAS, AND GENERAL ISSUE. RULE 1st.-Pleas to be allowed to persons tice of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in Eng- land.
RULE 5th-Inhe event of any person speaking to, or trying in y manner, to tamper with any jury-man, in contravention of the preceding Rule, the court will pursh such person summarily by fine or imprisonment, or both) at its discretion.
RULE 6th-Inases of illness or death of jurors, the court will proceed agreeable to the practice of the courts of Cer and Terminer in England.
RULE 7th-The verdict of the Petty Jury to be found and prononced agreeable to the practice of the Courts of yer and Terminer in England: that is, by the unimous voice of the Jury.
RULE 8th Te Court to have the power of remarking on the Verdict-should it see cause to do so and allowing the Jury after such remarks, to retire and reconsider their Verdict.
RULE 9th.-When the prisoner is found guilty, sentence is to be passed by the Chief Superintend- ent in the manner laid down in the Order in Coun- cil; and when the prisoner is acquitted on the merits of the charge, he is to be instantly discharg- ed, and is to be proclaimed to be for ever free, upon that accusation.
RULE 10th.-Est when the prisoner is acquitted on an obvious and admitted defect in the proceed- ings, and the acquitta! cannot be pleaded, the prisoner may be detained in safe custody by a fresh Warrant of the Court, to be re-indicted in Justice.
fined (in addition to the amount of his Recog nizance being estreated) as laid down for Jurors in the preceding Rule. [See Appendix No. 15.] RULE 3rd. In any urgent case where wit- nesses either for or against a prisoner are unavoid- ably forced to leave Chint previous to the trial of such prisoner, they may be examined on oath, in presence of the prisoner, by such Official Authori- ties, or Magistrates as the Chief Superintendent shall nominate to discharge this duty; and such examination shall be recorded, and be held and taken, to be sufficient evidence on the trial to which it relates: the prisoner always having the. advantage of any doubt or omission, that may be discovered in such examination when it is produced before the court. [See Appendix No. 16] RULE 4th Citizens or subjects of Foreign States not resident on HongKong(after the island has been declared a British Colony) whose evidence maye be necessary or desirable on any trial,, are to be requested by the Recording Officer to attend the court, for the furtherance of the ends of justice: but failing to do so. the Jury is to deliver its Ver- dict on the evidence that may be adduced before it.
RULE 5th-In all cases where Citizens or Subjects of Foreign States may be permanently resident on Hong-Kong [after the Island shall be declared to be a British Colony] they will, of course, be subject to the same laws and entitled to the like protection of them, as her Majesty', sub- jects, and as such they will be held amenable to the authority of the court. SECTION IX.
OF REPRIEVE AND JUDGMENT. RULE 1st-In all cases demanding sentence amounting to capital punishment, the prisoner will be respited, and by order of the court, kept in close and solitary confinement, pending the receipt of her Majesty's pleasure.
RULE 2nd-In all other cases the court will
exercise its own discretion as to Judgment and Reprieve; being guided by the principles and practice of the law of England, and having the the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England. SECTION X.
execution of Warrants of Arrest within this juris- case of offences not bailable) to take his trial before accused before the Court, according to the prac- such a manners may meet the like ends of like powers that belong of right to the Judges of diction, to exercise like authority, to be entitled to ike immunities, and to be liable for unlawful proceedings, to like liabilities, as persons executing the warrants of the courts of Oyer and Terminer in England.
SECTION II.
OF COMMITMENT.
RULE 1st-When a person charged with a crime or offence shall be arrested within this jurisdiction, he is to be as speedily as possible brought before the Authorities named in the war. rant, for examination.
RULE 2nd-Authorities conducting examina- ions, in the first instance of accused persons, are not subsequently to take part in any capacity whatever, in the trial before the court, of such., persons.
RULE 3rd.-On the examination of accused persons, when arrested within this jurisdiction, the testimony and information of all individuals having any knowledge of the alleged crime are to be carefully taken down in writing, and on oath, in the presence of, and subject to cross examination by the accused. (See end of the Appendix N.B.) RULE 4th-The person accused to be allowed to state any thing he likes, provided it be strictly
RULE 3rd, The principle and practice of the Law of England to obtain, as far as possible [with reference to local circumstances] as to the period within which a prisoner should be placed on his trial, and likewise as to the period within which Prosecution for offences committed within the Court's jurisdiction should be instituted.
SECTION IV.
OF PROSECUTION. RULE. 1st. In all cases coming within the jurisdiction of the Court, prosecution is to be by way only of a Bill of Indictment found by, and presented on oath by, a Grand Jury. (See Ap- pendix No. 5.)
RULE 2nd. It shall be the duty of an officer of the Court, who is to be designated the Recording Officer, to return on each Session, the names of twenty good and loyal subjects of her Majesty to act as Grand Jurors, and to do and execute all things on the part of our Sovereign Lady the Queen, which shall then be legally required of them.
RULE 3rd-Not less than fifteen, and not more
RULE 2nd.--The accused shall be entitled to request any person, being a British subject (and having the sanction of the Court) to support, on his behalf, any plea or point of Law that the Court may think proper to allow to be debated. RULE 3rd. In any instance coming within the preceding Rule, the Court will be guided by; and decide with, special regard to the general authority and intention of the particular Law and Orders of Council, under which, and the objects for which, the Court has been erected.
SECTION VII.
SECTION VIII.
OF THE ATTENDANCE OF JURORS AND WITNESSES.
OF PERSONS AMENABLE TO THE COURT.. RULE 1st.-Regard being had to local circum- RULE 1st.-A Subject of her Majesty (not specially excused under Rule 5th of Section IV.) stances, and especially to the object for which the who, having bee duly summond by the Record- Criminal and Admiralty Court in China, was first ing Officer (see ppendix No. 10), shall fail, with established by the Order in Council, of the 9th out sufficient and satisfactory cause (certified sick of December 1833, it is further declared, that for ness, for instance to attend and perform his duties the present, and pending the receipt of Her Ma- as a Grand or Pet Juror, shall be liable to a fine at jesty's gracious pleasure, no individual belonging the discretion of the Court, of not less than twenty to Her Majesty's Naval and Land Forces in China, dollars for the fir omission, or less than fifty for and who is consequently subject to Martial Law, the second, whic sum shall be further increased shall be considered amenable to the jurisdiction of åt the pleasure of the Court, and be for the use of the Court, orshall be arraigned before it RULE 1st-The Recording Officer of the court Her Majesty the Queen; and the Court shall have will at every Session return a panel of not less than the power of entfrcing all such fines, by confining twenty-four British subjects, to the end that twelve the parties whore to pay them, till that is done. RULE 2nd.-Ay Subject of Her Majesty whose thereof may sit as a Petty Jury, to hear and deter- mine between our Sovereign Lady the Queen and testimony may be considered necessary, may be any prisoner placed for trial at the Bar of the bound over und sufficient surety, by the Exa- court, for offences committed within the jurisdic- mining or Commiting Authorities (see section II.) tion of the court. [See Appendix No. 10 and 11.] to appear and gie evidence at the trial, of which RULE 2nd-Regard being had to Local circum- due notice will be communicated to such wit- stances, the prisoner shall have no privilege of nesses by the Recording Officer of the Court; and peremptory challenge, but only for good cause in the event of failing to attend, he shall be
OF TRIAL.
RULE 2nd.-All Subjects of her Majesty, not included in the foregoing Rule, and likewise all Citizens and Subjects of Foreign States perma- nently residing within the Colony of Hong-Kong, [so soon as it shall be declared a Possession of the British Crown] shall be considered amenable to the Jurisdiction of the Court.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. HENRY POTTINGER, CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
S
60
PROCLAMATION.
WITH reference to the Proclamation pub- lished under date, the 1st of June, 1843, the following Rules of Practice and Pro- ceeding, in the Criminal and Admiralty Court of Hong-Kong, are promulgated for general information, and are to be con- sidered in force from the date hereof, until the same shall be disallowed by command of Her Majesty, or shall be set aside, or modified, by competent autliority.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.
HENRY POTTINGER, CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT. Dated at the Government-House, Hong-Kong, this 20th day of June, 1843.
SECTION I.
OF ARREST
RULE 1st-No subject of her Majesty shall be arrested for trial within this jurisdiction, unless son, or persons, before the Deputy-Superintendent, charged upon oath, by one or more credible per or before the Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong, or before any two of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, with such an offence as would justify the individual so charged, being, when apprehended, committed, or held to bail."
RULE 2nd-Arrest may be made in two ways. First-By Warrant under the hand and seal of the Authorities named in the preceding Rule. (See Appendix No. 1.)
Second-By verbal order of the Deputy Superintendent, or the Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong, or by any single Justice of the Peace in the event of any subject of her Majesty committing (or being apparently about to com- mit) a dangerous breach of the peace in their respective presence.
RULE 3rd-All persons charged with the execution of Warrants of Arrest within this juris- diction, to exercise like authority, to be entitled to like immunities, and to be liable for unlawful proceedings, to like liabilities, as persons executing the warrants of the courts of Oyer and Terminer in England.
SECTION II.
OF COMMITMENT. RULE 1st-When a person charged with a crime or offence shall be arrested within this jurisdiction, he is to be as speedily as possible brought before the Authorities named in the war. rant, for examination.
RULE 2nd-Authorities conducting examina- tions, in the first instance of accused persons, are not subsequently to take part in any capacity whatever, in the trial before the court, of such
persons.
The Friend of China & Hong-Kong Gazette,
SUPPLEMENT TO No. 66.HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1843.
relevant to the charge against m, in explanation or defence of his conduct; he is at the same time, to be warned not to say any thing that may criminate himself.
RULE 5th-Should it planly appear to the Examining Authorities, that the alleged offence has not been committed by the person accused, or, nature as not to require bail, e accused is to be discharged, leaving the mattero be investigated by the Chief or Assistant-Magistrate, or other inferior Court; but, where the opinion of the Examining Authorities the ofence is sufficiently established, and of a nature requiring the detention of the accused, he is to be ket in safe custody till the examination can be submitted to the Chief Superintendent, (or such Oficial Functionary as he may depute to act for him for final diposal. [See Appendix No. 2.]
that where committed, the offence is of so trivial a
RULE 6th-Examining Autorities are to con- duct their proceedings on oh [see Appendix No. 3.,] and are to have the like power of sum moning witnesses (being Brish subjects) as is herein vested in the court [e Appendix No, 4., for Form of Summons.]
RULE 7th-British subjects fusing to attend on the summons of examining Authorities, to be liable to the Penalties herein after provided, for failure of attendance when summoned before the
court.
SECTION I
OF BAIL RULE 1st-The Chief Super tendent, Deputy- Superintendent, or other offical functionary to whom the case may be remated, agreeable to Rule 5th of the preceding Section, to have the like power in respect to Bail as appertains by law and usage to the Court of Que's Bench, in Eng- land; and in the event of refusal, or of unneces- sary delay, in the case of a baiable offence, to be able to like penalties as Magi rates in England. RULE 2nd. If the accusederson cannot find Bail, he is to be committed by Warrant (as in the case of offences not bailable) to take his trial before the Court for the offence with which he stands charged [See Appendix No.2, for Warrant of Committal.]
RULE 3rd, The principle and practice of the Law of England to obtain, as fi as possible [with reference to local circumstances as to the period within which a prisoner should be placed on his trial, and likewise as to the period within which Prosecution for offences committed within the Court's jurisdiction should be intituted.
SECTION IV.
OF PROSECUTION. RULE. 1st. In all cases coming within the jurisdiction of the Court, prosecution is to be by way only of a Bill of Indictmt found by, and presented on oath by, a Grand Jury. (See Ap- pendix No. 5.)
RULE 3rd.-On the examination of accused RULE 2nd. It shall be the day of an officer of persons, when arrested within this jurisdiction, the the Court, who is to be designated the Recording testimony and information of all individuals having Officer, to return on each Sesion, the names of any knowledge of the alleged crime are to be twenty good and loyal subject of her Majesty to carefully taken down in writing, and on oath, in act as Grand Jurors, and to d and execute all the presence of, and subject to cross examination things on the part of our Solereign Lady the by the accused. (See end of the Appendix N.B,) Queen, which shall then be egally required of RULE 4th-The person accused to be allowed them. less than fiften,
to state any thing he likes, provided it be strictly
RULE
3rd-Not
and not more
than twenty Grand Jurors shall be sworn at each Session. [See Appendix No.6, 7, and 8.]
RULE 4th-The proceedings of the Grand Jury to be conducted generally according to the prin- ciples and practice of the courts in England, and in the finding of a True Bill on any Indictment, twelve of the jurors at least must concur.
RULE 5th-The following persons may be exempted from serving on the Grand (or Petty) Jury, without incurring penalties on proper repre sentation being made to the court, and claiming the immunity.
1st.
shown, to be determined by the court. [See Ap- pendix No, 12, and 13.]
RULE 3rd-The trial to proceed, and evidence both for the prosecution and defence to be received, and recorded, as far as local circumstances will permit, agreeable to the practice of the courts of Oyer and Terminer in England. [See Appendix No, 14.]
RULE 4th-Should it be found impossible to conalude any trial in one day, the court to exer- cise the power of adjourning without confining the jury; but in that case the jurors shall be sworn twenty-neither to speak themselves to any person except one of their own number, nor to allow (without representing it to the court) any person to speak to them, on any matter touching the trial."
Persons above sixty, and under one years of age. 2nd. Sick Persons. Surgeons and Physicians. Officers in the employ of Government, having other urgent Duties to attend
3rd.
4th.
te.
SECTION V.
OF PROCESS. RULE 1st.-Sessions to be proclaimed from time to time under the authority of the Chief Superin- tendent, and all Subjects of her Majesty con- cerned therein, or specially summoned to attend accordingly. (See Appendix No. 9.)
RULE 2nd. The Court to have the like power, and to pursue the same method, as the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England, to secure the at- tendance of defendants, or accused persons, who are not in actual custody.
RULE 3rd.-Arraignment to be in the manner, and agreeable to the Rules of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England.
RULE 4th.-If the accused person refuses to plead, or confesses the fact, the Court to proceed Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England. in either case agreeably to the practice of the
SECTION VI.
OF PLEAS, AND GENERAL ISSUE. RULE 1st.-Pleas to be allowed to persons accused before the Court, according to the prac tice of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in Eng- land.
RULE 2nd.-The accused shall be entitled to request any person, being a British subject (and having the sanction of the Court) to support, on his behalf, any plea or point of Law that the Court may think proper to allow to be debated.
RULE 3rd. In any instance coming within the preceding Rule, the Court will be guided by; and decide with, special regard to the general authority and intention of the particular Law and Orders of Council, under which, and the objects for which, the Court has been erected.
SECTION VII.
OF TRIAL.
RULE 1st-The Recording Officer of the court will at every Session return a panel of not less than twenty-four British subjects, to the end that twelve thereof may sit as a Petty Jury, to hear and deter- mine between our Sovereign Lady the Queen and any prisoner placed for trial at the Bar of the court, for offences committed within the jurisdic- tion of the court. [See Appendix No. 10 and 11.] RULE 2nd-Regard being had to Local circum- stances, the prisoner shall have no privilege of peremptory
challenge, but
RULE 5th-In the event of any person speaking to, or trying in any manner, to tamper with any jury-man, in contravention of the preceding Rule, the court will punish such person summarily by fine or imprisonment, (or both) at its discretion. RULE 6th-In cases of illness or death of jurors, the court will proceed agreeable to the practice of the courts of Oyer and Terminer in England. RULE 7th-The verdict of the Petty Jury to be found and pronounced agreeable to the practice of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England: that is, by the unanimous voice of the Jury.
RULE 8th.-The Court to have the power of remarking on the Verdict-should it see cause to do so and allowing the Jury after such remarks, to retire and reconsider their Verdict.
RULE 9th.-When the prisoner is found guilty, sentence is to be passed by the Chief Superintend- ent in the manner laid down in the Order in Coun- cil; and when the prisoner is acquitted on the merits of the charge, he is to be instantly discharg ed, and is to be proclaimed to be for ever free, upon that accusation.
RULE 10th.-But when the prisoner is acquitted on an obvious and admitted defect in the proceed- ings, and the acquittal cannot be pleaded, the prisoner may be detained in safe custody by a fresh Warrant of the Court, to be re-indicted in such a manner as may meet the like ends of
Justice.
SECTION VIII.
OF THE ATTENDANCE OF JURORS AND WITNESSES. RULE 1st.-Any Subject of her Majesty (not specially excused under Rule 5th of Section IV.) who, having been duly summond by the Record- ing Officer (see Appendix No. 10), shall fail, with out sufficient and satisfactory cause (certified sick ness, for instance) to attend and perform his duties as a Grand or Petty Juror, shall be liable to a fine at the discretion of the Court, of not less than twenty dollars for the first omission, or less than fifty for the second, which sum shall be further increased at the pleasure of the Court, and be for the use of Her Majesty the Queen; and the Court shall have the power of enforcing all such fines, by confining the parties who are to pay them, till that is done. RULE 2nd.-Any Subject of Her Majesty whose testimony may be consi-lered necessary, may be bound over under sufficient surety, by the Exa- mining or Committing Authorities (see section II.) to appear and give evidence at the trial, of which due notice will be communicated to such wit- nesses by the Recording Officer of the Court; and event of his failing to attend, he shall be
only for good
cause
in
the
fined (in addition to the amount of his Recog nizance being estreated) as laid down for Jurors in the preceding Rule. [See Appendix No. 15.] RULE 3rd. In any urgent case where wit- nesses either for or against a prisoner are unavoid- ably forced to leave China previous to the trial of such prisoner, they may be examined on oath, in presence of the prisoner, by such Official Author- ties, or Magistrates as the Chief Superintendent shall nominate to discharge this duty; and such examination shall be recorded, and be held and taken, to be sufficient evidence on the trial to which it relates: the prisoner always having the advantage of any doubt or omission, that may be discovered in such examination when it is produced before the court. [See Appendir No. 16]
RULE 4th Citizens or subjects of Foreign States not resident on HongKong(after the island has been declared a British Colony) whose evidence may be necessary or desirable on any trial, are to be requested by the Recording Officer to attend the court, for the furtherance of the ends of justice- but failing to do so. the Jury is to deliver its Ver- dict on the evidence that may be adduced before it. RULE 5th-In all cases where Citizens or Subjects of Foreign States may be permanently resident on Hong-Kong [after the Island shall be declared to be British Colony] they will, of course, be subject to the same laws and entitled to the like protection of them, as her Majesty, sub- jects, and as such they will be held amenable to the authority of the court. SECTION IX.
OF REPRIEVE AND JUDGMENT. RULE 1st-In all cases demanding sentence amounting to capital punishment, the prisoner will be respited, and by order of the court, kept in close and solitary confinement, pending the receipt of her Majesty's pleasure.
RULE 2nd-In all other cases the court will exercise its own discretion as to Judgment and Reprieve; being guided by the principles and practice of the law of England, and having the like powers that belong of right to the Judges of the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in England. SECTION X.
OF PERSONS AMENABLE TO THE COURT.. RULE 1st.-Regard being had to local circum- stances, and especially to the object for which the Criminal and Admiralty Court in China, was first. established by the Order in Council, of the 9th of December 1883, it is further declared, that for the present, and pending the receipt of Her Ma- jesty's gracious pleasure, no individual belonging to Her Majesty's Naval and Land Forces in China, and who is consequently subject to Martial Law. shall be considered amenable to the jurisdiction of the Court, orshall be arraigned before it
RULE 2nd.-All Subjects of her Majesty, not included in the foregoing Rule, and likewise all Citizens and Subjects of Foreign States perma- nently residing within the Colony of Hong-Kong, [so soon as it shall be declared a Possession of the British Crown] shall be considered amenable to the Jurisdiction of the Court.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. HENRY POTTINGER, CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
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afl's ragged regiment were patterns of elegance try with such an outlandish cortege-Fal- and models of perfection in comparison, try's good. From beginning to end sure such a those who have left their country for their coan- villains, rascals, and "elegant extracts" of China, procession was never self would not have marched through Coven- Finchley" was a joke to it. Glorious John him- would rather stand in the pillory than not be seen which boasts the possession of all the refugees, glishmen, some in uniform and some not, but many palpably showed, they were of that class that nob, the very tag rag and bobtail of Hong-Kong, friend-Dan. O'Connell, then came the tail, the at all. No disrespect to my dear and excellent look about their physiognomies and carriage that of them having that imaginable but undescribable After these No. 1 chop-men came a few En-
seen-the "March to
HU, the case no doubt is, that the Emperor intends Pooh! nonsense! fudge! the whole affair is a
auncations are
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of dirty water. authority in China. catch-penny boards too there is a variety of inter- and respectable. There is an air of intelligence in www.dami nude gee hard decorated with an inverted they come" cried a Jack-tar turning a quid of with an easy course mightily assists digestion. fat bit of humanity, whose glistening little eyes the heir apparent, and the third man in rank and of the Queen's Road, I found it crowded with of the Treaty, arrived at Hong-Kong. sioner, a near relation of the Emperor, guardian to Steamer Akhbar, cast anchor in the bay, and ceeded to the spot, and was much rejoiced to "This world is all a fleeting show." four half starved nanny-goats driven by a poor with an gods and such a band, it was the very soul of went, and then came the band, ye ranks in tea chests) nailed on the points of bamboo assert it as an axiom, but I truly believe there are the fag ends of Mandarin tea chests, (I tremble to on their burthens, indeed they appeared to be but worthies had nothing worth looking at blazoned charm the heart, and steal the soul !" but these est and attraction to be met with, pictures "that their boards as well as they could. On London ashamed of themselves, and hid their faces behind tions--one thing however, they seemed heartily would look in vain for here in very elevated posi-Kong estimates would allow, but altogether, it was pied his mind, that on being shewn the infant boards for a shilling per day in London, which you say, as could be had for them ney, or as Hong-calculated to call forth, appeared to have so occu- the very looks of one of those men that carry ever, the chairs were well enough, as good, I dare together with the associations which they were of the "boarding party of the London Penny indeed, I am almost sure Saint Vitus himself was Regent street of London looked far more inposing danced and gambolled after the fashion of a lame and the inspection of the Bogue Forts (which it is Mustrated News, as daily seen in the Strand and caged in the bottom of the second one, for it saluting of the War Junks, as the steamer passed, natheless Celestials as they were, I think two files down to a pretty good share of St. Vitus' dance; parts of machinery, occupying the Engine-Room. of decorum, came a boarding party in two files, and rheumatisin, and in their latter years dwindled perfect order of the-to him-most complicated behind these ministers of justice, or conservators passed through all the stages of brain fever, ague, eugices performed their work, and the beauty and pursy, I have no doubt he got clear off. Close chairs were fair enough: they appeared to have witnessing the apparent case with which the obstructing the way, (that is to say if they coulding the power, the grandeur, and glory of the three in better condition than their official ones, albeit sedan-chairs carried on men's shoulders. The which he seemed much pleased, especially on basket on his head, who was trying to urge them he dear now's mong age catch him), but as his non-official lungs appeared celestial diguitaries, that now followed in three speed the various parts of the steamer, with evident that they intended to pommel him well for reach, with their wands of office, thus demonstrat- caught the fellow with the goats, as it was quite last, cracking the head of every coolio they could their wrath to keep it warm, id est until they did not know what to do next, nor what they did officials, who with bamboo in hand seemed nursing running about, so busy doing nothing, that they spider under an attack of delirium tremens. How-most probable he looked on for the first time). on before him, whilst behind him came four fat ous din! Officials with bamboos roaring and tobacco in his cheek, and to be sure, here were and every eye was turned to the East; there great men, at length a buzzing noise was heard, Coolies, Chinese, and Europeans waiting to see the The street now became rather crowded with to their rank, until nineteen of these worthies and afterwards steeped in the "identical same tub" and so on, at various distances I presume according appeared to have been cast in the same mould, pass; close behind came another, and another, me, and the inmates so like each other, that they trotting, sweating, and tottering under a comically right well they walked to the tune. Monmouth street looking sedan chairs, had passed closely packed into asthmatico-consumptive taten, for he looks very unctious but let him lished to the world.-Communicated. greatmen's, greatmen. I dare say the clerk of the exchanged and the new Commercial treaty pub- pork"-well--I thought, that must be one of the be but too apparent, when the meitenes. just been taken out of a cask of "prime mess Masqueraders and Jugglers, which round face, that looked for all the world as if it had authority and sanction to a company of Chinese seemed ready to start out of the whitey-brown best jests in the world, by giving a diplomatic behind him at about twenty paces, four coolies, suppose it must pass at least the band did, and ities, good easy folks too stolid to perceive the circular bed curtain, on the end of a bamboo, and pect to make a silk purse out of sow's ear, so I the Sadler's Wells of its vicinity-and our author- loon, going at a brisk trot, carrying aloft a huge however, I know it was a mistake, one cannot ex- Pekin, or more probably still, some mummers of coolies, rolling with machines its mountains, vallies, merry tune of "the Campbells are coming," now Walking a little further I met a lank ugly and have been here ever since the 9th of June; corps dramatique of the Imperial Theatre at dined on board the Steamer, and a smooth road was no historical truth in the matter, for the instead of sending a High Imperial Commissioner, benevolence, for doubtless the three great men have dried tea-leaved-complexioned Orientals; bere his sleeve at their simplicity. I almost think that Allah il Allah! Allah Chalim dur!! this is indeed of the finest Highland airs, before a few cages of to amuse and cheat the Fan-kweis, and laugh in about to leave the vessel. I accordingly pro- came more long pointed pole men, board men, and lakes into as smooth a surface as possible. apart from the musical blasphemy of playing one able Excellencies had at last arrived and were dross in that little box. Behind this treasure chest to the astonished Hong-Kongians, that their verit- thee, how delightful to contemplate the filthy the real Simon Iures, thus realizing one of the ning along the harbour, and known by the name have done the solemn and sublime symphony of At an early hour in the morning the H. C. I see it-that's what makes the world go round. Campbells are not coming, they are come already, and first chop Mandarins, he has sent down the On descending the hill to the wide street run-instructions? for instead of playing as they should Emperor of China, owing to the death of ELEPOO, fierce and terrible colours, doubtless to frighten "the rogue's march" they worked away to the being no less a man than an Imperial Commis- the 41st Madras Native Infantry, accompanied by and dignity becoming their exalted rank, KE-YING his neighbour's heels. Then followed the band of tottering under a small brass box-Oh! hol now remark that they were received with all the honour bearers, every one most industriously treading on men at arms" four bearers were sweating and a small party of the same regiment believe it not true-The band surely must have mistaken their as you please, ye who heard it not, but still it is discharge of fifteen guns about 5 P. M., announced than Mandarins-I could love thee-I could hug men at arms, and a confused body of standard to arrange the Tariff and exchange the ratification away, when they could not kill. Among these Oh divine Sycee ! none better knows thy worth HARLING, the three Mandarins despatched by the but in lieu thereof were painted in all sorts of and a little less age. On Friday the 23d inst., KE-VING, HWANG, and looking handles, guns that had no lock nor breech, do. dillo only a little more lean, a little less grease, to cut, but had instead of edges, fierce dragon clothes. His two companions may be said to be file carrying great swords that were never made and then placed on a press-full of old-fashioned truly wonderful. Behind the band came a double turnip, with a straw filter stuck on the top thereof, played a separate tune for himself, the effect was lency) his tout ensemble was that of a large boiled The agrecable occupation of early tiffin, the During the trip down the river. KE-YING in- joke, have received them as veritable Mandarins,
sticks, on they
quired it. seated. stern immediately behind where KE-YING was flags being tastefully displayed round the vessel's mast-head, for the one previously flying, the smaller the Emperor," was substituted at the fore-royal- ranks, and again to be bambooed, if the interests being in attendance to conduct him to the Quarter their party, in order again to fall into their proper Colonel Malcolm and Commodore Pepper, I. N., of office, patiently waiting, I suppose the return of of honour of the 55th regiment presented arms; the road side, before, or on the top of their emblems jesty. On reaching the deck of the vessel, a guard been at least fifty of the " awkward squad," hors received with the same honours as those usually head (never dangerous to a Chinaman) from the ed, that when I retraced my steps after going as Flag hoisted on board, it having been arranged or standard-bearer, he received a knock on the and so often was this dose of bamboo administer guns was fired by the steamer, and the Chinese of march, be he boardman, musician, pole carrier be lay, and allowed his former friends to go on, pearance in Victoria Bay, when a salute of fifteen the time, by felling him down on the instant, where ing the Flag of the Commissioner, made her ap- nearest man in authority, which used him up for fore seven o'clock, the H.C. steamer Akbar, bear- of their country, and the dignity of official rank re- deck. At the same time the personal Flag of the by his awkwardness stopped or deranged the order been very easy to do so) and as soon do any one de combat, who were now complacently sitting on paid to the representative of Her Britannic Ma- rate time for himself, so that would not have per step (by the way, every musician beat a sepa- far as the place of debarkation, there must have that on this occasion His Excellency should be been badly drilled, as they could not walk in pro- native worthies in the procession seemed to have One thing I had almost forgotten, all these Commissioner, bearing in large characters, the in- On Friday morning, the 23d instant, a little be-
to jump from their little round sockets, whilst heavy perspiration was running down his tawny figures in the tea-shop windows at home, only the tions. He was dressed just like one of the nodding mouse-trap that badly assorted with his propor ably obese, and ill at ease, squeezed into a sort of venture to describe him. He seemed consider body has not seen that interesting relic, I shall departed grandmother's teapot; however, as every table portrait I have often admired on my dear rub, there were KE-YING, HWANG, and HARLING; to scrutinize the appearance of the town. men that were in the chairs," aye, there's the rapidity of the transit, and forthwith commenced a beggarly attempt at a pageant-but then the Colony, he expressed surprise aud pleasure at the now KE-YING, I never saw before, but his veri
Tartar General.-Communicated. ceeded on shore, accompanied by HWANG, and the Flag-Ship and Agincourt, His Excellency pro-→→ Boats being in immediate attendance from the
gone up at Calcutta. On the 12th of May June. we learn that "Prices of Opium have transactions took place at 1425 Rupees for By a letter from Singapore, dated the 14th
harmony," the glorious concord of sweet sounds" cheeks, and his eyes looked as if they were go Potna. At Singapore, on the above date,
the instruments were all gongs of divers kinds and
make as much noise as possible, and each one having undoubtedly so much to say to his Excel Patna was $660, Benares 8640 to 5."
various tones, and as every musician strove to tongue was evidently too large for his mouth (he
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disgraceful. What had happened on Wednesday last? The Baptist Missionary Society-a society which had done a great deal in effecting the spread of the gospel in this land, and which had produced some of the most eminent and pious men-met last Wednesday to consider the propriety of sending out a Missionary to Hong-Kong; and at that meet- ing it had been decided to work through the agency of the American missions, because the public feeling in China was so strong against the English, that if the missionaries must work at all, it must be through America, which had kept aloof from this disgraceful traffic. And what had been the result Why, the Baptist Missionary Society of England had voted £500 to be put at the dis- posal of the American missionaries for the propa- gation of the gospel in China [Hear, hear.] So that it came to this, that England, which professsed to be at the head of Christian nations, was preclud- ed from sending its own missionaries to that part of the world which she herself had opened for the advancement of civilization, and the enlightenment of Christianity."
We put it to our readers, whether anything can be more thoroughly incorrect and ridiculous than this? It is true, an American Commodore has And $1 each additional hundred. lately repudiated all connexion with the Opium The above Scale of Charges will take effect Trade, and announced that American citizens from this date. engaged in that branch of commerce, must not seek protection or indemnity through him. But June 8th, 1843. what of that? Let us glance at the adherence of of ourTrans-Atlantic brethren to a system of domes- tic slavery, loathsome for its unchastity, disgustful for its barbarity, and revolting for its incompatibi- lity with Republican institutions, and does it not constrain us to believe, that if the profits on Opium had replenished the American Exchequer, we never should have heard a word of repudiation, or any interference by an American officer?
Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Re- ceipt of the PAPER, it brought to our notice, we will endeavour to rectify. We shall be much obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us when any change of residence takes place. THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. HONG-KONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 29TH, 1843.
The large amount of American Shipping, and American capital now actually invested in the Opium Trade in China, is palpable evidence, that our Republican friends cannot indulge in any self. As we long since announced to our readers as inevitable-the Anti-Opium War has been prose-The merchants, British or American, are equally exultant exemption from the odium of this trade- cuted with great vigour this Session. It requires obnoxious to animadversion; for, verily. "there no very great farsightedness to perceive that all are six of one, and half-a-dozen of another." governmental connexion with this traffic must cre long be dissolved.
A careful perusal of the debate in the House of Commons on the 4th of April, upon the motion of Lord Ashley, on the Opium Trade, will satisfac- torily prove that he made out a complete case as against the East India Company. He proved to demonstration, that no greater evil, social crime, or moral wrong, had ever been inflicted on a mis- governed country, than the present monopoly of the growth of the Poppy.
He cited the opinion of a justly celebrated indi- vidual whose preinature demise occasioned wide spread regret.
"No sooner, said Liutenant-Colonel Tod, was it promulgated that the Company's Sahib was contractor general for Opium, than princes and peasants, nay, even the very scavengers, dabbled in the speculation. All Malwa was thrown into a ferment, like the Dutch tulip bubble: the most fraudulent purchases and trans- fers were effected by men who had not a seed of opium in their possession. In a variety of ways the local Government had extended the cultivation of this drug; they had allowed the collectors of the districts a per centage at the sales in Calcutta upon the surplus pro- duced, over and above what was produced by their pre
Lord Ashley most truly added, that he felt "that by the cursed and unprincipled acts of the Government, they had made the name of God to be blasphemed amongst the heathen.""
The Noble Lord's exertions on behalf of the poorer classes, will earn for him an undying repu- tion which shall pale the lustre of the conqueror's fame, and hence, any proposition which, on moral grounds, he might submit, could not fail to receive the most respectful attention, not only of the IIouse of Commons, but also of the public out of doors. We hope he will never relax in his efforts, till the detestable Opium Monopoly of the Company is abolished.
The other portion of his Lordship's speech which related to the Opium Trade in China, was singu- larly erroneous, and strangely contrasted with the general accuracy of his observations with respect to the Indian monopoly.
There was much practical knowledge and great ham Baring, on this question. His declaration, truth displayed in the observations of Mr Bing- that the whole force of the British Navy, added to the Police of the Chinese Empire, would not be adequate to suppress the trade, we hold to be an incontrovertible fact. The restrictive policy of France compels it to maintain a Custom's [Douane] Force fully twenty thousand strong, to say nothing of its maritime service. We are tired of repeat- wishes to exclude the Drug. Although, with the ing, that China must adopt a similar course, if it venality of the Mandarins, such an expectation is quite hopeless.
Not so with the Opium Trade, then "Mole-hills become mountains.'
But to resume our consideration of the debate Sir George Staunton was right, we think, when he said " Should the Emperor attempt to legal- ize the Trade, he would not sit on his Throne another month." Pagan China has hitherto dis- dained to imitate Christian Europe, levying a duty upon vice and taxing the wages of sin. An Impe- rial Duty on the introduction or sale of Opium, is held by Chinese Statesmen to be a governmental sanction, and approval of its use. They are right, and we honour the high morality which prompts such a conclusion. Would to God that our Statesmen could so look at matters at home. There a pure religion is forced to succumb to a vicious expedi- ency.
Lord Jocelyn's speech was gentlemanly twad- dle, nothing more-Captain Layard's an ab cap- tandum effort in no way remarkable.
Mr Hogg's speech was such as might have been expected from a gentleman of his practical sagaci- ty and talents, and one too who had lived long in India, and was moreover a Director of the Company. He could be none other than an apologist of the infamous monopoly. A high toned moral view of the question could not be expected.
Mr Lindsay's speech it is obvious is very badly reported, and we are told it did not receive the attention it merited. It was listened too very impatiently by the House, the lengthy extracts from Dr. College's letter much impaired the effect of his remarks. He might have much abridged the communication without diminishing the value of the Doctor's respected testimony, which we think is unexceptionable.
Lord Sandon's unreasoning quixotism and assumed morality provoked the deserved rebuke of Sir Robert Peel. If report speaks true, some of his Lordship's Liverpool constituents, the most active instigators of his zeal owe their fortunes and position to the profits of the Slave nature. trade-such are the contradictions of human
Sir Robert Inglis' attempt was such, as any one who knows him, must also know he would make on such a subject, thus we dismiss the remarks of Oxford. the honourable member for the university of
But the speech of the evening was that of the Premier, that portion which referred to the Com- pany's monopoly was wholly artistical, not even rhetorical, merely the technical dexterity of a special pleader, exhibiting not even the qualities of an accomplished debater, which undeniably he is, far less the high souled purpose of a Philantro- dirty, paltry expediency (which some pismires phist or Statesman. A humiliating truckling to think the perfection of state policy) was painfully
apparent.
encouraged in India were to be balanced by an According to the approved rule, the immoralities affectation of great virtue in China. We say affectation, we should rather say gross hypocrisy which despite the prohibition to store Opium here, it cannot but be, so long as the Company retains the monopoly of its culture.
The inadmissibility of Opium into a FREE PORT is altogether so preposterous a notion, that we confide in the practical sagacity of H. E. the Pleni- retentio
absurd regulation, and which if it be attempted to enforce, will be found wholly inoperative.
that the Opium is not smuggled or run by the It may not be amiss to tell our friends at home, British, according to the usage of contraband trade in other parts of the world. Strictly speaking, not a grain of Opium is sinuggled ashore by the British venders. They lie off the coast, and it is the Chinese alone, who come on board, buy, and aftewards introduce it into their own conutry. We believe there is rarely a port or cove on the East coast of China which has yet been entered by a Man-of-War, or a Steamer hat application has not been fraat by ure natives for the Drug. With the steamer which had H. M. Plenipotentiary on board, it was a common occurrence. At all risks, we have never shrunk from speak- From all this, it must be apparent that the pre-ing, the truth, careless whether it tells for or vention or suppression of the consumption of against the most cherished opinion or prejudice. Opium must rest wholly with the Chinese, who, Hence we say, an attempt to carry out Lord whilst they cannot abolish its use, may yet, Aberdeen's instructions will much retard, if it does if sincere in their wish to put it down not prove fatal to the prosperity of Hong-Kong. readily create such obstacles as would seriously check its general use. Past events have shown expenditure on buildings now in course of erection We are told the largest firm in China (whose that the single determination of an Imperial Com-on the Island, must have exceeded two hundred and missioner has sufficed to render Opium quite un- fifty thousand dollars) have announced its intention saleable, and almost valueless in the Canton to remain at Macao. Many others will, if they are market. wise, follow its example,
It is well known, that we have never shrunk from expressing our detestation of the Opium traffic; we have no one-sided code of morals, for our guide, we equally abhor the distillation and sale of spiritous liquors,-We do not
"Compound, for sins we are inclined to,
It is to be regretted that his Lordship has not By damning those we have no mind to." consulted a file of our Print, he would then have On these grounds it is that we hold the obtained far more accurate notions on this subject. worst excesses of the Opium Trade to be quite In order to give the folks at home some idea of our venial, compared to the lasting infamy earn progress and position, we have gratuitously dis-ed by the Indian and British Governments, tributed upwards of twelve thousand copies, and by their direct encouragement of the culture several have been addressed to his Lordship. and use of the Drug. Besides, look to the Esteeming the Noble Lord, and highly valuing Indian licencing system. Have we not for more his exertions, we shall send him a copy regularly, revenue, created the horrible vice of intemperance and then, we are sure he will not again perpetrate among the native population? More, the whole the egregious blunders which (for want of better policy of the British Government, in its fiscal re- information) characterised this part of his speech, gulations, has been one of desperate immorality, Illustrative of our remarks, we have only to the hideous features of which, custom has rendered make the following extract :- us so familiar, that they escape observation.
Now, a fact had occurred only yesterday, than which, to him, nothing could be more thoroughly
The Emperor is sincere--his inferior Officers are not so. ↑ Vide the Corn Laws and Excise regulations.
could ever have emanated from the Home Gov- Had it been believed that such instructions ernment, not all the exertions and influence of the Deputy-Superintendent, Chief Magistrate, and Captain Mylius [to whom the establishment and success of the Colony is wholly attributable] would few refugees and suttlers for the supply of the have availed; beyond attracting to our shores a Garrison and Men-of-war. Have not then parties who have invested large sums on the Island a just right to complain?
We conclude our remarks with the Extract from Sir Robert Peel's speech, as given in the Times, of the 5th of April, to which we above refer.
illegal traffic, that subject has occupied the atten- "Now, with regard to the interdiction of the tion, not only of the present, but of the late Gov- ernment, who gave instructions to Sir H. Pottinger on the subject which her Majesty's present Go- vernment have renewed. And who is Sir H. Pottinger, and what is the course he was directed
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to pursue ? What was the spirit of the last TEAS. Few remain, some seventy Chops of communication which has been blamed by the Congou, and next to no quantity of Greens. noble lord the member for Liverpool? What was Prices moderate. All in the dark about the Tariff-- his feelings and dispositions towards the people of should it be thus? The talk is, the intended duty China? Did he not stand almost alone there, and on Tea is fixed at four taels. considering the loss has he not given proof that he is a man in whom in weight and the expenses of the Hongs, this is the House of Commons may confide? [Hear, no fitting reduction. However, all we have to hear.] He has been instructed to represent to the guide us, is the fact of one house, who should know Chinese Government, not, I admit, the attempted something about the matter, being in the market imposibility of interdicting altogether the importa- for Teas and storing them in the longs, although tion of Opium into China, but such a respectful they have a ship only half laden still lying at representation as may conduce friendly relations Whampoa, so that they must expect an early and an advantageous understanding upon the reduction of the present duty. subject of revenue; and if the Chinese Govern-
We need not re-iterate what we have said justice requires, but we would remind our readers that it was stated by us on the 19th of November last that the Opium Claims would be paid, and that we thought (owing to the supineness of the parties interested) not more than $250 per chest would be awarded. Since then the "Times" has warmly advocated the Claims, so more per. haps may yet be obtained, if not (to use the lan- guage we adopted some fifteen months since) there is only another page added to the chronicles of our commerce, which by the rapacity and neglect of our Governors have too often been the veritable martyrology of our merchants.
ment can be persuaded to look at the question in OPIUM CLAIMS. By the Papers lately laid be- the way in which European Governments regard fore Parliament, H. E. Sir Henry Pottinger, an- similar matters, namely, with respect to the means nounces as the definite result of his investigations, for the prohibition of smuggling, an amicable ar- that he "considers it impossible to arrive at any rangement may be agreed upon. The importance satisfactory opinion as to the actual value of the of the subject must be my excuse for reading from Opium." Captain Elliot thinks £45 per chest, the last instructions sent out to Sir H. Pottinger, with interest will be sufficient. Lord Ellen- dated 29th December, 1842, to prove that her borough says £40 is enough. The Government Majesty s Government have not been indifferent seem disposed to compensate at the rate adjudged to these matters, and that they are fully aware of as the value in the case of Da Souza, tried in the the evils with which it may be pregnant to the Supreme court at Calcutta, viz £40 per chest. honour and character of this country, as well as to the employment and safety of a great capital at present involved in the question. On the date mentioned Lord Aberdeen wrote this dispatch: "Whatever may be the result of your endeavours to prevail upon the Chinese Government to legal- ize the sale of Opium, it will be right that her Majesty's servants in China should hold themselves aloof from all connexion with so discreditable a traffic. The British merchant, who may be a smuggler, must receive no protection or support in the prosecution of his illegal sale [hear, hear]; and he must be made aware that he will have to take the consequences of his own conduct. Her Majesty's Government have not the power to put a stop to this trade on the part of the British smuggler; but they may impede it in some degree by preventing Hong-Kong and its waters from being used as a point by the British smuggler, as a starting point for his illegal acts. That is to say, when Hong-kong is ceded-until that the smug- gling of opium cannot be prohibited there; but as soon as it is ceded, you will have power to prevent the importation of Opium into Hong-kong for the purpose of exportation into China." Now, I think I have proved to to the satisfaction 'of the house that this important subject has not escaped the attention of her Majesty's Government. [Hear, hear.] Considering the present state of affairs, and the negotiations which are pending, I think it much better that the matter be left in the hands of the Government, rather than the house should come to a vote which might defeat the very object of the motion. [Hear.] So much for the illegal
traffic.
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Our Canton correspondents write as follows:- Corron is very dull indeed, prices going lower every day but extensive Sales are making.
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May, 1842, 31 May, 1842. May, 1843. 31 May, 1843. Manila 2,785 4,236 Bengal 3,675 3,345 16,802 Madras 559 2,233 1,918 26,058 Total-Bales 14,667 28,198 21,505 92,075 Exclusive of any New Cotton either year.
The Prices now quoted are, Best Tinnivelly, 7-5. Best Bombay, 6-7. New, 7. Bunda, 7 to 8, for very fine
COTTON TWIST in good demand, low numbers still preferred, No. 20 to 26-$29 to 30. No. 28 to 42-$25. Stocks of low numbers bare-of high, large. LONG CLOTHS-Market bare of Stock, and in active demand with the outside men, deliverable at Hong-Kong. No doubt for the Junks proceeding Northward. They will give much higher prices than the Hong Merchants. whose prices range from $2-70 to $2-90, white and grey.
LONG ELLS. Smuggled (for almost only so are they now sold) much checked by the apprehension of several of the outside men implicated in these transactions, and they do not like now to clear them. An enormous Stock (sold and unsold) lying at Whampoa, and no chance of improvement. SCARLETS are quoted by the Hongs $9, and good assortments 86-50. In anticipations of direct sup- plies up the Coast-the Chin-Chew men are not buyers now, and therefore as the supply on the Coast is scanty, good prices will perhaps be obtained there. The sincerity of the Local Authorities in their efforts to suppress the Opium Trade, can be judged of by the Hoppo being able to catch the Piece Goods Boats, but he never can succeed in overhauling any of the Opium Boats, which are exactly the same kind of craft!
NOTICE.
FOR SALE.-Bally Rice, Manila Coffee, Cocoanut Oil, Java Arrack in cases and casks, Port and Sherry. Copenhagen Cherry Cordial, in Piuts, Europe and Manila Rope, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains, Manila Rum, Chocolate, Cigars, Sardines, Turpentine, Seidlitz Powders, and a great variety of other articles.
JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road.
Hong-Kong, 1st March, 1843. in 3 & 6 doz. cases. FOR SALE.-Shaw and Maxwell's Port and Sherry Apply at the Godowns of Messrs. GIBB, LIVINGSTON, & Co. Hong-kong, 10th December, 1842.
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recently established at Manila; equal to the best made A superior Article, of the recent Steam Manufacture in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that country. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843. Hong-kong, 12th June, 1843. J. Mc. MURRAY, Baker, Pastry Cook, &c. opposite the Godowns of W. Scott, Esq., Lower Bazaar, begs to announce to the Public, that he has opened a house in the above named vicinity and hopes. to participate in that Public Patronage which it shall N. B.-Parties can be supplied with Bread, Pastry, &C., on the shortest notice. SHIP BISCUIT. NOTICE--JOHN W. NORTH, would most respect- fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would taost respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong-Kong, June 8th, 1843.
ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns--13 Queen's Road.
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FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN. The Barque "FORTESCUE," 305 tons, CAPT. HALL, lately returned from Chusan und the adjacent bays, will Sail for the above Ports curly in July. For Freight or Passage apply to the MATHESON, & Co, Macao, Captain on board, or to MESSRS JARDINE Hong-Kong, 21st June, 1843.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
THE Barque "BENCOOLEN" CAPT. CLARRIBUTT, for Sydney, Bay of Islands, and Wellington, New Zealand, calling at Manila. For Passage apply on board. Hong-kong, June 15th, 1843.
FOR CHARTER OR SALE.
The Clipper Barque " POSSIDONE," CAPT. ASHLIN VALENTINE, 464 Tons, A. I. at Lloyd's, copper fastened and newly Coppered, now discharging at Hong-kong, and will be clear of Cargo the end of the MR RICHARD BROWNE, Macao. Apply to Captain Valentine on board, or to
month.
FOR SALE--A DOUBLE BARREL Percussion FowL- ING PIECE, by JOHN MANTON, with Apparatus com- plete, and spare Nipples Main-Springs, &c., in a Ma. hogany Case,-Price $70. Apply to the Printer.
June 14th, 1843.
NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by Public generally, can be furnished with fine sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hong-kong, Jany 11th, 1843. NOTICE-Just received, and For Sale. SILLERY, CHAMPAGNE, CLARET, ST. JULIEN, SAUTERNE, and superior FRENCH BRANDY.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy Street,
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET, BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO, Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road.
Mosalle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bottled Ale FOR SALE.-Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de- criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Apply to Clothing, and Beaver Hats.
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu. able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight- fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build- ing purposes.
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a For particulars, apply to,
E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary-Public. Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843. NOTICE.-GooDs and Merchandise of all descrip-
tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843, FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Brandy in casks. Do. in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen No. 13, Queen's Road, cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork. FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam
Hong-Kong. June 1st. 1843.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road.
heretofore known by the name or Firm of BENNETT, NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership Manufactory at Manila-a superior article. PAINE & Co., as Auctioneers and Commission Agents, was this day Dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to, and payahle by, the said Firm, will be received and paid by the Firm of PAINE & Co. Dated the 29th day of May, 1843.
BENNETT, PAIN, & Co.
E. FARNCOMB-Witness. FOR SALE, by the Undersigned, at the following reduced Prices:- Sillery Champagne [white] Do. Eil de Perdrix True Chateau Margaux Do. St. Julien
Sauterne
$16 per doz. 16 do. do. 12 do. do. 10 do. do.
10 do. do.
At Mr. BOULLE's Stores
AD. GUILLAIN,
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned ;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plauk and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, at No. 13, Queen's Road. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
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One half of the British Barque "MERCURY," now lying in these Roads. The MERCURY is a fast sailer, and stands I at Lloyd's for ten years, from 1842. For particulars apply to G. F. DAVIDSON. Hong-kong, 26th June, 1843.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Gode wns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize
for Sale on Commission.
Hong Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
American Beef and Pork,
Negro-head Tobacco,
PER NAVIGATOR.
Mackerel in Kits,
Shag Tobacco in barrels
Tar in barrels.
Flour in Barrels.
Mess Beef in half and whole
Barrels.
Sausages in Boxes
Prime Pork.
Champagne Cider, in one
dozen Cases
Butter in Firkins
Pilot and Navy Bread.
PER VENICE.
London Bottled Sherry, in 3 dozen Cases. No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
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But the cream of those advertisements is the following announcement of an embryo theatre:-
"ADVANCE HONG-KONG !!! "THEATRE BOYAL "Messrs. DUTRONQUOY, & Co., have at length the satisfaction of announcing to the nobility, gentry, and clergy of this flourishing and opulent colony, that their Theatre is advancing most rapidly towards completion, 4-c. 4-c."
(To the Editor of Friend of China.) Mr Hillier was beautifully dressed as "Lord Aubrey's same columns that announce the European comforts of MY DEAR MR EDITOR.-As you have been so often behind him looking like a most accomplished black- solicitor, we meet with notices that suddenly remind us Servant," and Mr Martin with his boards before and soap, candles, claret, champagne, an hotel, and a troubled by various correspondents about the perform- guard, and fully coming up to my idea of a "Man of the strange and distant land in which they are now ance at the Koolangsoo Theatre, and have each time about town" Between the Plays there were three to be used. In one instance there is a singular combi- been told that they were excellent, allow me through Songs sung-two by Mr Graves, and one by Mr nation of objects, whose description mark their outre the medium of your extensively circulated publication Bloomfield; those by Mr Graves were well and feelingly character, with one which we to give an account of the last performance, with a sung, but that by Mr Bloomfield [which was called associate peculiarly with our own age, and our own slight estimate of the capabilities of the different actors, "Jem Crow," but in reality as far as sound went, every day life. The same advertisement announces to enable our Hong-kong friends to judge of what sort resembling a Cherokee war song] was a total failure- the sale of a "Manila horse, an Amoy Mare and the performance really is, and let me commence by the first verse went off well, but after the action accom- colt, and an Omnibus." ! taking the characters in the two last Plays:- The characters in the "Lawyer's Clerk," as the breath was all over too, so that he gasped out the rest panying the first chorus, was all over, the gentleman's first Play on the evening of the 26th of May comes of the song by lines, with an interval of some seconds first under my notice. "Wormwood," the Lawyer's between each, also with a delightful variation of the Clerk, by Mr Martin. This difficult part was tolerably tune and a few extraordinary motions of his legs and well sustained by that gentleman, but, in consequence arms, of his having a happy knack of appropriating the principal characters in the Plays to himself, he was unable to pay sufficient attention to this particular part, and therefore it was not so well acted as it might have been were he less ambitious; he is one of the best Comedy actors at Koolangsoo, but unfortunately, from the above named little weakness of appropriation, he spoils himself.-Next on the list is "Lawyer Capias," by Mr Hamer: this gentleman was excellent as the Lawyer, and sustained his character better than any other person in that play; he was inimitable, and from a habit of taking snuff, which he has in private life, he On Sunday afternoon, the Mandarins did the "Old English Lawyer" to perfection; as an visited the Admiral on board the Flag-Ship, actor I should say, from his understanding his part and on their leaving it, were saluted with so well, that he is the best at Koolangsoo. Now we fifteen guns. During the day, all the War we come to "Charles," by Capt. Call, Jun; this part Junks in the bay were dressed out in their was feelingly sustained, and consequently was very good; but as it was his first appearance on any Stage, Colours, and fired several guns, both when he is entitled to the more credit for the able manner the Mandarins left the land, and returned in which he performed it. So much for the males, to it. On Monday, they visited His Excel- and now for the females, (I beg their pardons for not
So much for the performances of the Amateur Corps at Koolangsoo Theatre, on the night of the 16th May, 1843, and hoping that the Gentlemen herein mentioned will take it in as good humour as it is written.
Allow me to remain Mr Editor,
Your obedient Servant, AN OBSERVER.
Koolangsoo, May, 1843.
As we may trace the beauties of ELLENBOROUGH to the Arabian Nights, so the 'Proclamation of DUTRON- QUOY seems to be a neccessary emanation from that of ELLENBOROUGH. Indeed, the style of more than one Indian Governor has gone to forming that of the Hong-Kong manager: and it may be said that DUTRONQUOY has learned to clothe the thoughts of ELLENBOROUGH in the grammar of TWEEDDALE. -Chronicle.
ADVERTISEMENT(EXTRAORDINARY).-CHINA nary (i. e., an officer who has no confidence what- WAR, 1834-44.-Wanted, an Envoy Extraordi- ever in the promises of the Chinese Government) he will be required to proceed to Pekin forthwith, and his duty there will consist in obtaining prompt compliance with the following demands:-No. 1. Great Britain and China, and the consequent pro- The establishment of diplomatic relations between per reception by the Emperor of a resident British Ambassador at the Court of Pekin. No. 2.-An equitable adjustment of the Chinese tariff; to be effected either at Nankin (a second hostile demon- Pekin, should the presence of the British forces be stration before that city being inevitable) or at required at that capital. The troops on no ac- count to quit their positions until these matters are finally settled. Memorandum.-The Envoy, if
putting them first, but it is the fault of the printers of lency; on Tuesday. they sailed round the the play book where they are put last) and first, Island, in the steamer, and went off at an Mrs Corset," by Mr Ward; this gentleman made early hour on Wedesday morning. an excellent "milliner," a sort of "fat fair and forty- three": I thought I saw her trying to excel in her part by blushing, but would advise her in future to beware of the books and eyes they might give. Next and lastly is Susan Wheately," by Mr Collingwood; this of the "Maid of all Work" was well attempted, but in consequence of the difficulty there must be, in changing manners as well as dresses in imitating the fair sex, there was a great want of energy about it. the bricks out of the wall, and although three Mr Collings ood is the best personifier of the fair sex Europeans, two Chinese, and four Lascars were desirous of avoiding the errors of his predeces- on the Island, but I regret to say, bad is the best. asleep in the house, they conducted their opera- sors, will do well to omit the extreme attention
part
DARING HOUSEBREAKING AND ROBBERY.-On Sunday morning, about one o'clock the house of Mr Marzetti, and Mr Tideman was broken into, and property to the amount of 800 dollars carried off. The thieves effected an entrance, by taking
So much for the Actors, and to conclude, I may tions with such secrecy and silence, that they hitherto paid, to tea, dollars and corrupt local observe that the Scenery was very good, particularly must have been more than an hour on the pre- Government of Canton; he must also bear in the drop scene, a representation of Golden Island, by mises before an English gentleman was awakened. mind, that during the north-east monsoon (from Mr Collingwood, which does that Gentleman great On his giving the alarm, they instantly made off, November until March) when the northern coast credit for painting it so well, and the managers great and although fired upon were enabled to escape. of China is unapproachable, except by powerful credit for choosing it for a drop scene. As regards the Besides the robbery above noticed, there have dresses, I am ashamed to say, they were not at all in been several others on the Island, last week, in steam vessels, the cabinet of Pekin do nothing but accordance with the time of the play, (which is laid particular. The house of Mr Prendergast, which bluster and shuffle; their periodical disposition to sometime between 1820 and 1830,) or each other, is situated within sight of the Magistrate's own west monsoon, as the winds and fine weather then negotiate invariably re-commences with the south- "Wormwood" had on a long black gown, and looked door, was first broken into during the night, and the servants being discharged by the little though an ugly one. "Mr Capias," a three cornered had they the fear of the law before them, that they every port on the coast of China, from Canton to hat, knee-breeches, and coat to match. "Charles" was dressed in the flash dress of a modern tiger. "Mrs returned, and in open day light, under the noses of within an uneasy distance of the Emperor's palace Corset" was well dressed for the piece, but "Susan, the police, broken down the door, entered the at Pekin. Applications (enclosing testimonials of the Maid of all work," in the very extreme of modern house and carried off what they wanted. The fashion, as a young lady of high expectations, hair new official residence of Adam Elmsley, Esq., was dressed" a la madonna" white grass cloth dress, peak also broken into, and property of value carried off. body, and short sleeves, (displaying by no means a
The minds of our own countrymen in that quarter of
N. B.-No
decision of character) addressed F. O., Aberdeen, will be immediately attended to. Elliots need apply, and stationery stores not allow ed; candidates of the Napier school, if not too
grank will be referred
The only acquisition we have sought in those
roosting army ofte sua apron, & wante pocket handkerchief, (oh that I should have to record it,) flesh coloured silk stockings, and black satin shoes!!! this we were required to imagine was the dress of a Maid of all work: I do not know what the the globe appear to be entirely filled with glowing groups of coral reefs and half-cooled volcanoes, "march of intellect" may make the maids wear, but speculations on the results to be anticipated from the known by the strangely inappropriate names of I think that upon a salary of £5 a year, they would opening of the trade. The thirty-fifth number of a the Friendly and the Society Islands, have been be apt to find a difficulty in the present day of Hong-Kong weekly newspaper, which we have re- yams and fresh water for our ships, and licenses ceived, expatiates with confidence on the benefits thus for the chapels and spirit shops of our mission- dressing in that manner.- conferred on us, and the gratitude which it is calculated aries. The fair sex in those tropical retreats are Not to take too much space in your valuable Paper, to excite in our minds. After quoting some expressions wont to receive our sailors with the favours which I will only mention the other actors in as brief a man- ner as possible ;-Mr Hillier, as Topps, in the "Man of rejoicing from a Singapore paper, our Chinese their easy manners lavishly bestow; and we have contemporary goes on to give its notions of the effect about Town's was an excellent actor in that play. likely to be produced by the news on the mind of the been informed that Queen POMARE has made con- "Skirts," the principal part was overacted and conse- mother country, in a strain of singularly shrewd siderable progress in psalmody. Thus, under the quently spoilf. "Lord Aubrey," by Mr Horiman, was anticipation of that which really was exhibited.* joint influence of whale-fishers and Missionaries, a good. "Dr. Mandible" was decidedly the best sus In the meantime the newest of our colonial posses: sort of semi-civilization has sprung up in the tained of any part on that evening, this part was played by Mr Bloomfield, who will be one of the best sions, the first of our aquisitions in China, appears to South Sea Islands, which is compounded of the actors at Koolangsoo, the command that he had over his be advancing with great rapidity. Having three years profligacy of Wapping, and the spiritual gifts of features was inimitable; I hope to see that gentleman go heard, for the first time, of such a place as Hong- the Ebenezer Chapel. The presence of Admiral once more in a situation, in which he not only amuses Kong, it is with amazement that we contemplate a Dupetit Thouars at the Court of Queen Pomare "Lady Aubrey," by Mr Chase, was well printed newspaper in the English language, which has introduced a new element into these islands, very good, bnt not enough action, too insipid, there has already been weekly issued from the press of that tending rather, as we should infer from the national was a kind of restraint about it, which of course must colony for nearly a twelve month. The advertise- and professional gallantry of the crew. of the be in two such opposite sexes as the one the gentlemen ments make us aquainted with the names of various French man of war, to encourage the former than represented, and the one I believe he really is. "Fan- streets that have already sprung up in this distant the latter of these social characteristics. Otaheite, ny Bates," by Mr Collingwood, was better than portion of our empire; and they convey to us the which is described at the missionary meetings as "Susan Wheately" by the same person, Miss Fanny gratifying assurance that if our countrymen have the an isle of Saints, was profanely christened by Bou- was more in character, besides he had a great advan- wherewithal, they have the opportunity of purchasing GAINVILLE, in the style of PARNY's novels, " La. tage in the bonnet, by which the brazen face of that most of the necessaries and many of the luxuries of nouvelle Cythere," and we understand that it fully' European life. And yet every now and then, in the
but instructs us.
Dresses and scenery in this piece was very good indeed,
Then follows a long quotation.-ED. F. C.
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FOR SALE
THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
One half of the British Barque " MERCURY," now lying in these Roads. The MERCURY is a fast sailer, and stands I at Lloyd's for ten years, from 1842. For particulars apply to G. F. DAVIDSON. Hong-kong, 26th June, 1843.
NOTICE.
THE undersigned having rented those Spacious and Safe Godewns, situated next to the Premises of Messrs. Holliday Wise, & Co., is prepared to Store Goods on moderate Terms, also to receive Merchandize for Sale on Commission,
Hong-Kong, 24th April, 1843.
FOR SALE.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
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No. 4 superior Manila Cigars. Apply at the Godowns of
Hong-Kong, 25th April, 1843.
D. WILSON & Co., Have just landed. ex " ALGERINE," the following Goods which can be seen at their Stores, viz. :- Superfine Cloth, and Kerseymeres; Hooks and Eyes; Glazed Hats; Europe Boots; Dressing-Cases; Ladies' Work-Boxes; Writing-Desks; Brushes, and Perfumery of all kinds; Stationery, Drawing Pencils, Visiting Cards, Foolscap, and Over-Land Paper; Steel Pens, Patet Leads; Decanters, Telescopes, Thermometers; Toby Philpott Jugs; Lozenges of all kinds; Saddles and Bridles; Cooling Pots; Velvet Corks; Iron Cash-Boxes; Bottled Herbs; Cayenne Pepper, Cherry Brandy, Hermetically-Sealed Hams; Beer and Porter, &c.
FOR CHUSAN DIRECT.
The fast sailing Brig "ANNA," will leave this for the above Port, on the 2nd August-has room for a few Tons of light Freight.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA. Hong-kong, 29th June, 1843, EDUCATION.
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Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, &Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, a few Figured SATIN DRESSES of elegant pattern in various Colours-of Chinese Manufacture, at very moderate prices. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong kong, 29th June,
NOTICE
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part- nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with.
Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale.
G. F. DAVIDSON. FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Planks, just Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven, A. M.
BRITISH HOTEL, No. 2, POUSHUN HONG.
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But the cream of those advertisements is the following announcement of an embryo theatre:-
"ADVANCE HONG KONG !!! "THEATRE BOYAL "Messrs. DUTRONQUOY, & Co., have at length the satisfaction of announcing to the nobility, gentry, and clergy of this flourishing and opulent colony, that their Theatre is advancing most rapidly towards completion, 4.c.4.c."
(To the Editor of Friend of China.) Mr Hillier was beautifully dressed as "Lord Aubrey's same columns that announce the European comforts of MY DEAR MR EDITOR.-As you have been so often behind him looking like a most accomplished black- solicitor, we meet with notices that suddenly remind us Servant," and Mr Martin with his boards before and soap, candles, claret, champagne, an hotel, and a troubled by various correspondents about the perform- guard, and fully coming up to my idea of a "Man of the strange and distant land in which they are now ance at the Koolangsoo Theatre, and have each time about town" Between the Plays there were three to be used. In one instance there is a singular combi. been told that they were excellent, allow me through Songs sung-two by Mr Graves, and one by Mr nation of objects, whose description mark their outre the medium of your extensively circulated publication Bloomfield; those by Mr Graves were well and feelingly character, with one which we are accustomed to to give an account of the last performance, with a sung, but that by Mr Bloomfield [which was called associate peculiarly with our own age, and our own slight estimate of the capabilities of the different actors, "Jem Crow," but in reality as far as sound went, every day life. The same advertisement announces to enable our Hong-kong friends to judge of what sort resembling a Cherokee war song] was a total failure- the sale of a "Manila horse, an Amoy Mare and the performance really is, and let me commence by the first verse went off well, but after the action accom- colt, and an Omnibus."! taking the characters in the two last Plays:- panying the first chorus, was all over, the gentleman's The characters in the "Lawyer's Clerk," as the breath was all over too, so that he gasped out the rest first Play on the evening of the 26th of May comes of the song by lines, with an interval of some seconds first under my notice. Wormwood," the Lawyer's between each, also with a delightful variation of the Clerk, by Mr Martin. This difficult part was tolerably tune and a few extraordinary motions of his legs and well sustained by that gentleman, but, in consequence arms, of his having a happy knack of appropriating the principal characters in the Plays to himself, he was unable to pay sufficient attention to this 'particular part, and therefore it was not so well acted as it might have been were he less ambitious; he is one of the best Comedy actors at Koolangsoo, but unfortunately, from the above named little weakness of appropriation, he spoils himself.-Next on the list is "Lawyer Capias," by Mr Hamer: this gentleman was excellent as the Lawyer, and sustained his character better than any other person in that play; he was inimitable, and from a habit of taking snuff, which he has in private life, he On Sunday afternoon, the Mandarins did the "Old English Lawyer" to perfection; as an visited the Admiral on board the Flag-Ship, actor I should say, from his understanding his part and on their leaving it, were saluted with so well, that he is the best at Koolangsoo. Now we fifteen guns. During the day, all the War WAR, 1834-44.-Wanted, an Envoy Extraordi- ADVERTISEMENT(EXTRAORDINARY).-CHINA we come to "Charles," by Capt. Call, Jun; this part Junks in the bay were dressed out in their nary (i. e., an officer who has no confidence what- was feelingly sustained, and consequently was very good; but as it was his first appearance on any Stage, Colours, and fired several guns, both when ever in the promises of the Chinese Government) he is entitled to the more credit for the able manner the Mandarins left the land, and returned he will be required to proceed to Pekin forthwith, in which he performed it. So much for the males, to it. On Monday, they visited His Excel- and now for the females, (I beg their pardons for not
So much for the performances of the Amateur Corps at Koolangsoo Theatre, on the night of the 16th May 1843, and hoping that the Gentlemen herein mentioned will take it in as good humour as it is written.
Allow me to remain Mr Editor.
Your obedient Servant, AN OBSERVER.
Koolangsoo, May, 1843.
As we may trace the beauties of ELLENBOROUGH to the Arabian Nights, so the 'Proclamation of DUTRON- QUOY seems to be a neccessary emanation from that of ELLENBOROUGH. Indeed, the style of more than one Indian Governor has gone to forming that of the Hong-Kong manager: and it may be said that DUTRONQUOY has learned to clothe the thoughts of ELLENBOROUGH in the grammar of TWEEDDALE.
-Chronicle.
and his duty there will consist in obtaining prompt
putting them first, but it is the fault of the printers of lency; on Tuesday. they sailed round the compliance with the following demands:-No. 1. the play book where they are put last) and first, Island, in the steamer, and went off at an Mrs Corset," by Mr Ward; this gentleman made
an excellent "milliner," a sort of "fat fair and forty. early hour on Wedesday morning.
hat, knee-breeches, and coat to match. "Charles" was
ENGLISH EXTRACTS.
Great Britain and China, and the consequent pro- The establishment of diplomatic relations between
per reception by the Emperor of a resident British Ambassador at the Court of Pekin. No. 2.-Au
three": I thought I saw her trying to excel in her part by blushing, but would advise her in future to beware DARING HOUSEBREAKING AND ROBBERY.-On equitable adjustment of the Chinese tariff; to be of the books and eyes they might give. Next and Sunday morning, about one o'clock the house of effected either at Nankin (a second hostile demon- lastly is * Susan Whately," by Mr Collingwood; this Mr Marzetti, and Mr Tideman was broken into, stration before that city being inevitable) or at part of the "Maid of all Work" was well attempted, but and property to the amount of 800 dollars carried Pekin, should the presence of the British forces be in consequence of the difficulty there must be, in off. The thieves effected an entrance, by taking required at that capital. The troops on no ac- changing manners as well as dresses in imitating the fair sex, there was a great want of energy about it. the bricks out of the wall, and although three count to quit their positions until these matters are finally settled. Memorandum.-The Envoy, if Mr Collingwood is the best personifier of the fair sex Europeans, two Chinese, and four Lascars were desirous of avoiding the errors of his predeces- on the Island, but I regret to say, bad is the best. asleep in the house, they conducted their opera- sors, will do well to omit the extreme attention So much for the Actors, and to conclude, I may tions with such secrecy and silence, that they hitherto paid, to tea, dollars and corrupt local observe that the Scenery was very good, particularly must have been more than an hour on the pre- Government of Canton; he must also bear in the drop scene, a representation of Golden Island, by mises before an English gentleman was awakened. mind, that during the north-east monsoon (from Mr Collingwood, which does that Gentleman great On his giving the alarm, they instantly made off, November until March) when the northern coast credit for painting it so well, and the managers great and although fired upon were enabled to escape. of China is unapproachable, except by powerful credit for choosing it for a drop scene. As regards the Besides the robbery above noticed, there have dresses, I am ashamed to say, they were not at all in been several others on the Island, last week, in steam vessels, the cabinet of Pekin do nothing but accordance with the time of the play, (which is laid particular. The house of Mr Prendergast, which bluster and shuffle; their periodical disposition to sometime between 1820 and 1830,) or each other is situated within sight of the Magistrate's own negotiate invariably re-commences with the south- "Wormwood" had on a long black gown, and looked door, was first broken into during the night, and west monsoon, as the winds and fine weather then something like a holy friar of the 16th century, al- the servants being discharged by the Court, so little prevalent enable the British fleet to readily visit though an ugly one. "Mr Capias," a three cornered had they the fear of the law before them, that they every port on the coast of China, from Canton to dressed in the flash dress of a modern tiger. "Mrs returned, and in open day light, under the noses of within an uneasy distance of the Emperor's palace Corset" was well dressed for the piece, but "Susan, the police, broken down the door, entered the at Pekin. Applications (enclosing testimonials of N.B.-No the Maid of all work," in the very extreme of modern house and carried off what they wanted. The decision of character) addressed F. O., Aberdeen, will be immediately attended to. fashion, as a young lady of high expectations, hair new official residence of Adam Elmsley, Esq., was Elliots need apply, and stationery stores not allow- dressed" á la madonna' white grass cloth dress, peak also broken into, and property of value carried off. ed; candidates of the Napier school, if not too body, and short sleeves, (displaying by no means a crank, will be preferred.-Times. lady-like looking arm,) blue silk apron, a white it) flesh coloured silk stockings, and black satin shoes!!! this we were required to imagine was the dress of a Maid of all work: I do not know what the "march of intellect" may make the maids wear, but I think that upon a salary of £5 a year, they would be apt to find a difficulty in the present day of dressing in that manner.- Not to take too much space in your valuable Paper, I will only mention the other actors in as brief a man ner as possible ;-Mr Hillier, as Topps, in the "Man about Town', was an excellent actor in that play. been informed that Queen POMARE has made con- "Skirts," the principal part was overacted and conse- siderable progress in psalmody. Thus, under the joint influence of whale-fishers and Missionaries, a quently spoilt "Lord Aubrey," by Mr Horiman, was good. "Dr. Mandible" was decidedly the best sus- sort of semi-civilization has sprung up in the tained of any part on that evening, this part was played by Mr Bloomfield, who will be one of the best sions, the first of our aquisitions in China, appears to South Sea Islands, which is compounded of the actors at Koolangsoo, the command that he had over his be advancing with great rapidity. Having three years profligacy of Wapping, and the spiritual gifts of ago heard. for the first time, of such a place as Hong- the Ebenezer Chapel. The presence of Admiral features was inimitable; I hope to see that gentleman Kong, it is with amazement that we contemplate a Dupetit Thouars at the Court of Queen Pomare once more in a situation, in which he not only amuses well printed newspaper in the English language, which has introduced a new element into these islands, but instructs us. "Lady Aubrey," by Mr Chase, was very good, but not enough action, too insipid, there has already been weekly issued from the press of that tending rather, as we should infer from the national was a kind of restraint about it, which of course must colony for nearly a twelve month. The advertise and professional gallantry of the crew of the be in two such opposite sexes as the one the gentlemen ments make us aquainted with the names of various French man of war, to encourage the former than represented, and the one I believe he really is. "Fan streets that have already sprung up in this distant the latter of these social characteristics. Otaheite, ny Bates," by Mr Collingwood, was better than portion of our empire; and they convey to us the which is described at the missionary meetings as "Susan Wheately" by the same person, Miss Fanny gratifying assurance that if our countrymen have the an isle of Saints, was profanely christened by Bou- was more in character, besides he had a great advan- wherewithal, they have the opportunity of purchasing GAINVILLE, in the style of PARNY's novels," La. tage in the bonnet, by which the brazen face of that most of the necessaries and many of the luxuries of nouvelle Cythere," and we understand that it fully' European life. And yet every now and then, in the
1
Dresses and scenery in this piece was very good indeed,
The minds of our own countrymen in that quarter of The only acquisition we have sought in those the globe appear to be entirely filled with glowing groups of coral reefs and half-cooled volcanoes, speculations on the results to be anticipated from the known by the strangely inappropriate names of opening of the trade. The thirty-fifth number of a the Friendly and the Society Islands, have been Hong-Kong weekly newspaper, which we have re- yams and fresh water for our ships, and licenses. ceived, expatiates with confidence on the benefits thus for the impels and spirit shops of our mission- conferred on us, and the gratitude which it is calculated aries. The fair sex in those tropical retreats are to excite in our minds. After quoting some expressions wont to receive our sailors with the favours which of rejoicing from a Singapore paper, our Chinese their easy manners lavishly bestow; and we have contemporary goes on to give its notions of the effect likely to be produced by the news on the mind of the mother country, in a strain of singularly shrewd anticipation of that which really was exhibited. In the meantime the newest of our colonial posses:
Then follows a long quotation.-ED. F. C.
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The
Fricua
ua of China &
Hong Kong Gazette, GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
VICTORIA, HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 30TH, 1843.
PROCLAMATION.
and Ordinances as may from time to time be re- conditions, as by any Law or Ordinance hereafter quired for the Pence, Order, and good Govern- to be in force in our said Colony, may be there- The TREATY OF PEACE, ratified under ment of the said Colony of Hong-Kong: And unto annexed, or any respite of the execution of the Signs Manual, and Seals of the respec- that, in making all such Laws and Ordinances, the the sentence of an y such offender, for such period tive Majesty, authorities; and that
Queen of the United Kingdom of he said Governor shall exercise all such powers and as to such Governor may seem fit: And we do
Hong-Kong, for
shall conform to, and observe all such rules and said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the time being, full Britain and Ireland, &c., &c., and His regulations as shall be given and prescribed in, and power and authority, upon sufficient cause to him Imperial Majesty, the Emperor of China, by such Instructions as We, with the advice of appearing, to su send from the exercise of his having been this day formally exchanged, Our Privy Council, shall from to time, make for Office, within our said Colony, any person exercis the annexed Royal Charter and Commis- his and their guidance therein: Provided, never- ing any office or place, under virtue of any Com- sion, under the Great Seal of State, are theless, and We do hereby reserve to Ourselves, mission or Warrant granted, or which may be hereby Proclaimed and published for gene-r Heirs and Successors, our, and their right and granted by us, or in our natne, or under our autho- authority to disallow any such Ordinances in the rity. which suspension shall continue and have ral information, obedience, and guidance. whole or in part, and to make and establish from effect, only until our pleasure therein shall be made essent of Par- known and signified to such Governor : And we advice and consent His EXCELLENCY, SIR POTTINGER, BART., G.C.BENRY time to time, POTTINGER, BART., G.C.B., &c. &c., liament, or with the advice of our or their Privy do hereby strictly require. and enjoin the Governor has this day taken the Oaths of Office, and Council, all such Laws as may to Us, or them, of our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the time appear necessary, for the Order, Peace, and good being, in proceeding to any such suspension, to assumed charge of the Government of the Government of our said Island and its Depend- observe the directions in that behalf, given to him Colony of Hong-Kong, and its Depend- encies, as fully as if these Presents had not been by our instructions, under our Signet, and Sign made: And, whereas, it is expedient, that an Manual, accompanying his Commission of appoint- encies. Al In obedience to the Gracious Commands Executive Council should be appointed to advise ment as Governor of the said Colony: And, in of Her Majesty, as intimated in the Royal and assist the Governor of our said Colony of the event of the death or absence out of our said time being, in the administra- Colony of Hong-Kong, of such person as may be Charter, the Island and its Dependencies tion of the Governinent thereof-We do therefore, commissioned and appointed by us, to be the Go- will be designated and known as "The by these, our Letters Patent, authorizing, the Governor theref. We do hereby provide and de- Colony of Hong-Kong; and His Excel- vernor of said Colony, for the time being, to sun- clare our pleasure to be, that all, and every, the lency the Governor, is further pleased to mon as an Executive Council, such Persons as powers and authorities herein granted to the Go- direct, that the present City, on the Nortli- may from time to time be named or designated by vernor of our said, Colony of Hong-Kong, for the Us, in any Instructions under Our Signet and Sign time, being, shall be, and the same are, hereby ern side of the Island, shall be distin, Manuel, addressed to him in that behalf: And vested in such person as may be appointed by us, by by Her Majesty's Name, and that We, do hereby authorize and empower the Go- Warrant, under our Signet, and Sign Manual, to all Public Communications, Archives, vernor of Our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the be the Lieutenant-Governor of our said Colony; &c., &c., shall be henceforward, dated time being, to keep and use the Public Seal ap- or, in the event of there being no Person upon the of the Sealing of all things whatsoever place; Commissioned and appointed by us to be pointed "VICTORIA." that shall pass the Seal of our said Colony: And Lieutenant-Governor thereof, then, our pleasure we do hereby give and grant to the Governor of is, and we do hereby provide and declare, that in our said Colony of Hong-Kong, for the time being, any such contingency, all the powers and authori full power and authority in our name, and on our ties herein granted to the Governor, or Lieutenant- behalf, but subject; nevertheless, to such provisions Governor of our said Colony shall be, and the as may be, in that respect contained in any instruc. same are horeby granted, to the Colonial Secre- tions which may from time to time be addressed to tary of our said Colony, for the time being, and him by Us, for that purpose, to make and execute such Lieutenant-Governor, or such Colonial Secre-
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. HENRY POTTINGER.
Dated at the Government-House, at Victoria, this 26th day of June, 1843,
VICTORIA, by the GRACE of GOD, of the
dion of
in
or said. Colony, our name, and on our behalf, under the Public, tary, as the case may be, shall exceute allerd
Seal samants of Land to us be- every, the powers and authorities herein granted,
longing,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Private Persons for until our further pleasure shall be signified therein: Queen, Defender of the Faith,-To all to whom their own use and benefit, or to any Persons, Bodies And we do hereby require and command all our these Presents shall come-GREETING Politic or Corporate, in trust for the Public uses of Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all KNOW YE--that We, of our Special Grace. certain knowledge, and mere motion, have thought our Subjects there resident, or of any of them: other, the Inhabitants of our said Colony of Hong- And we do hereby authorize and empower the Kong, to be obedient in aiding and assisting to Kong, such person as may and fit to erect and do hereby erect our Island of Governor of our said Colony of Hong Kong, for such person as may be Commissioned and appoint- Hong-Kong and its Deper dencies, situate between the time being, to constitute and appoint Judges, ed by us to be Governor of Hong-Kong, or, in the twenty-two degrees, nine minutes, and twenty and in cases requisite, Commissioners of Oyer and event of his death or absence, to such person as two degrees twenty-one minutes North Latitude, Terminer, Justices of the Peace, and other neces- may, under the provision of these, our Letters and the one hundred and fourteenth degree, sary Officers and Ministers in istration of justice, And we do hereby reserve to us, our heirs-and our said Colony, for Patent, assume and exercise the functions of such : eighteen minutes East Longitude from the Meri- the due and impartial Theraf foranstich, into a Chlory, and the said and Ar putting the laws into execution, and to successors, full power and authority from time to and its Dependencies is hereby administer, or cause to be adintersogre such Oath, or Oaths as are usually given for the Patent, as to us or them shall seen meet: IN due execution and performance of offices and WITNESS WHEREOF, we have caused thes, AND WE DO hereby farther grant, appoint, and places, and for the clearing of truth in judicial our Letters, to be made Patent. and grant unto ordain, that the Governor, for the time being, of matters: And we do hereby give the said Colony, and such other Persons as are the Governor of our said Colony of Hong-Kong, hereinafter designated, shall constitute, and be a for the time being, full power and authority, as he Legislative Council for the said Colony: And shall sec occasion, in our name, and on our behalf, We do hereby direct and appoint, that in addition to remit any fines, penalties, or forfeitures which to the said Governor, the said Legislative Council may accrue, or become payable to us, provided the shall be composed of such Officers within same do not exceed Fifty Pounds Sterling, in any ather
a separate Colony accordingly, to be known and designated as "the Colony of Hong-Kong."
WITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the fifth day of April, in the sixth year of our Reign.
BY THE QUEEN HERSELF.
the said Colony, or of such other Persons within one case, and to respite and suspend the payment (True Copy). the same, as shall from time to time be named or of any such Fine, Penalty or Forfeiture, exceeding designated for that purpose, by Us, by wants, to thereon shall be made known and signified to such y Instruc- the said sum of Fifty Pounds, until our pleasure
tion or Instructions, or Warrant, or
EDMUNDS. RICHARD WOOSNAM.
be by Us for that purpose issued under Our Signet Governor: And we do hereby give, and grant VICTORIA, by, the GRACE of God, of the and Sign Manual, and with the advice of Our unto the Governor of our said Colony of Hong- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, power and authority Privy Councillors, shall hold their places in the Kong, for the time being, full pe naine, and on our Queen, Defender of the Faith To our trusty and well beloved SIR HENRY POTTINGER, said Council, at our pleasure: And We do here- as he shall see occasion,
our
by grant and ordain, that the Governor for the behalf, to grant to any offender convicted of any time being, of the said Colony, with the advice of crime, in any Court, or before any Judge, Justice Baronet, Knight Grand Cross of the most Hon- the said Legislative Council, shall have full power or Magistrate within our said Colony, a free and ourable Order of the Bath, Major-General in the and authority to make and enact all such Laws unconditional pardon, or a pardon subject to such service of the East India Company, and Chief
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Superintendent of the Trade of our Subjects trading to and from the Dominions of the Emperor of China, GREETING-
GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
OATH.
I, A B, do hereby swear that I will bear true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady. VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. &c., and that I will well and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, and understanding, and without fear, favour, or affection, perform, do, and fulfil the duties and and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and towards all subjects of her said Majesty presently, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, the Dominions of the Emperor of China-SO HELP ME GOD.
WHEREAS, by certain Letters Patent under the Great Seal of our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing even date herewith- We have made provision for the Government of our Colony of Hong-Kong and of its Dependencies. Now Know You, that we reposing especial trust and confidence in the prudence, courage, and loyalty of you the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have thought fit to constitute and appoint, and do hereby constitute and appoint you, the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, to be the GOVERNOR and COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF in and over our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its dependencies, and of all day of Forts and Garrisons erected and established, or which shall be erected and established within the said Colony, for and during our pleasure:-
AND WE DO hereby require and command you, the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, to do and execute all things that shall belong to your said Command and the Trust we have reposed in you, according to the several powers and directions granted to, or appointed to, the Governor of our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, in and by the said recited Letters Patent bearing even date herewith, and the Instructions under our Signet and Sign Manual accompanying the same, or according to such further powers, instructions, and Authorities as shall from time to time, or at any time hereafter be granted or appointed you, under our Signet and Sign Manual, or by our order in our Privy Council, or by Us, through one of our principal Secretaries of State-AND WE DO hereby require and command all Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all other the inhabitants of our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, to be obedient, aiding, and assist- ing, to you the said SiR HENRY POTTINGER in the execution of this our Commission, and of the powers and authorities herein contained,-IN WITNESS whereof, we have caused these our Letters, to be made Patent.
WITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the fifth day of April, in the sixth year of our Reign.
BY THE QUEEN HERSELF. EDMUNDS.
True Copy.
RICHARD WOOSNAM
PROCLAMATION.
His Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart, G. C. B., Governor of Hong-Kong, &c. &c. is pleased to nominate and appoint the under- signed Gentlemen to be Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, to hold and exercise lawful author- ity and power as such, over and towards all sub- jects of her Britannic Majesty presently, or
Dominions of the Emperor of China; and to require, that previously to entering on the discharge of their functions as Justices of the Peace, they do respectively and individually take, and subscribe to, the annexed Oath, before any one of the under- mentioned Officers of her Majesty's Government, viz.:-
The ASSISTANT and REGISTRAR to the CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF TRADE. &c.
&c.
The CHIEF MAGISTRATE of Hong-Kong The ASSISTANT-MAGISTRATE of Hopg-Kong! The BRITISH GOVERNMENT AGENT (Vice Con- sul) at Macao.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. HENRY POTTINGER.
Dated at the Government-House, at Victoria,
this 27th day of June, 1843.
at
Sworn before me
this 1843.
Her Britannic Majesty's Justices of the Peace in China:
ANDERSON; ALEXANDER BALFOUR, GEORGE BRAINE, GEORGE THOMAS BURN, DAVID LAING
CAINE, WILLIAMSPENCER &
COMPTON, CHARLES SPENCER, & DENT, JOHN Esquires
DRUMMOND, Hon. FRANCIS CHARLES DUDGEON, PATRICK
DUNDAS, HENRY EDGER, JOSEPH FROST
FLETCHER, ANGUS
GORDON, ALEXANDER THOMAS' GIBB, JOHN DARBY GRAY, WILLIAM
GRIBBLE, HENRY HARBERT HILLIER, CHARLES BATTEN HOLLIDAY, JOHN JARDINE, ANDREW
JOHNSTON, ALEXANDER ROBERT KERR, CRAWFORD
LAY, GEORGE TRADESCANT LE GEYT, WILLIAM CAIRNES LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM POTTER MACKEAN, THOMAS WILLIAM LOCK- WOOD
MALCOLM, GEORGE ALEXANDER MATHESON ALEXANDED MERCER, JOHN' AMBROSE MORGAN, WILLIAM
MORRISON, JOHN ROBERT PEDDER, WILLIAM
RICKETT, JOHN SCOTT, ALEXANDER
SMITH, JOSEPH MACKRILL STEWART. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, WILLIAM STEWART, PATRICK
THOM, ROBERT WHITE, JAMES
WILKINSON, ALFRED
WISE, JOHN WOOSNAM, RICHARD, and YOUNG, PETER, Esquires.
(By Order)
RICHARD, WOOSNAM.
67
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Under Instructions from Her Majestys Go- vernment, the Situation of DEPUTY-SUPERINTEND- ENT OF TRADE, &c., is abolished from this Date. A. R. JOHNSTON, Esq., is appointed Assistant and Registrar to the Chief Superintendent of Trade, [By Order,]
&c.
RICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria,
26th June, 1843.
The following appointments by the Hon- ourable the Governor of Hong-Kong &&o are notified for general in formation.
Lieut. Col. MALCOLM, C. B., [her Majesty's Sec- retary of Legation] to Officiate as Colonial Secretary to Government.
RICHARD WOOSNAM, Esq. to be Private Secretary' to the Honourable the Governor, and' to offi ciate as Deputy Colonial Secretary, CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, ESQ., to be Trea- surer and Financial Secretary to Government.
The following Officers are under the new arrangements, confirmed in their respective appointments.
J. R. MORRISON, Esq., as Chinese Secretary to the Chief Superintendent, &c., and to officiate as such to the Government of Hong-Kong. Major WILLIAM CAINE, as Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong
CHARLES B. HILLIER, Esq., as Assistant Magis trate of Hong Kong.
Lieut. WILLIAM PEDDER, R. N., Harbour Master, and to officiate as Marine Magistrate. ALEXANDER T. GORDON, ESQ., as Land Officer, &c. &c.
[By Order,] RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government House Victoris 27th June, 1843.
Lieut. G. T. BROOKE, of H. M.'s 55th Regiment, having been placed at the disposal of Government by the General Officer Commanding her Majesty's Land Forces in China, is appointed Military Secretary and Aid-de-Camp to the Honourable the Governor.
[By Order,] RICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria,
27th June, 1843.
PRINTED AT THE GAZETTE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA, HONG KONG.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
No. 68 VOL. II.
HONGKONG GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
NOTIFICATION. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are
still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong-Kong, March 23d, 1842.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Letters having, on several occasions, been delivered to wrong persons, it is re- quested that, in future, a Book or Note, specifying the Address of the applicant, be sent to the Post-Office.
By order,
RICHARD WOOSNAM. Victoria, Hong-Kong, Government-House, 4th July, 1843. ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
[To the Editor of the Friend of China.] MR EDITOR-Have you read the Oath of qualification for a Justice of the Peace? if you have. you must tell your readers that if every person on the list qualifies, that THERE STILL WILL
NOT BE A SINGLE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR
HONG-KONG, as by the terms of the Oath they can only act in the Dominions of the Emperor of China, of which, unless I am lamentably deceived, Hong- Kong forms no part. At any rate you ought to make it known that any Justice of the Peace acting in Hong-Kong, by the terms of that oath would, render himself liable to an action for damages, &c.
&c. &c.
*Hong-Kong, 3d July, 1843.
SENEX.
(To the Editor of the Friend of China.) SIR-I trust that you are satisfied that the peace shall be kept in Hong-Kong, and all Bur- glaries and Robberies extinguished, for I observe from the Gazette that there have been no less than forty-four "right good and trusty" Magistrates appointed, although by the way, forty-four Magis- trates in a place that only musters twenty-eight police constables is an awful disproportion. Let can who have qualified, and how many are likely to do so, as it strikes me in looking over the list that a large number of the forty-four will not act. Are they nominated to bribe them to the perform- ance of the duties of Grand Jurymen, and thus give effect, if possible, to the proclamation consti- tuting Courts of Law, which you have successfully shown to be wholly inapplicable to the present state and condition of the Colony? Who is the British Vice Consul at Macao? I have seen no such appointment Gazetted, and yet he is one of the parties before whom the oaths may be taken. Among the appointments is that of Lieut.-Col. Malcolm, Gazetted as her Majesty's Secretary of Legation-can you tell me what this office is? have enquired and am told that neither law, cus- tom, nor usage warrants the assumption of such a title-we have her Majesty's Secretaries of Sate, Ambassadors, and Plenipotentiaries, we have also Secretaries to her Majesty's Legation, but no instance do I know of "her Majcsty's Secretary of Legation"-can it be a title that her Majesty conferred on the gallant Colonel when he received her Majesty's commands to dine at the Palace.
The next appointment is that of Mr Woosnam, as Private Secretary to his Excellency, and Dep- uty Colonial Secretary: now an old Indian officer tells me that this important person should be properly described when Gazetted, in order that there should be no mistake in identity-he ought therefore to be described as Assistant Surgeon in the H. E. C. Service.
VICTORIA, THURSDAY JULY 6TH, 1843.
Price monthly Or 12 yearly.
The third on the list is Charles Edward Corps every success, but would suggest that Melo- Stewart, his elevation proves that although some men are born to greatness, and some achieve great- there are some among thein who are votar.es to Drama be occasionally selected for performance; ness, yet some have greatness thrust upon them. the Tragic Muse, and would do justice to her After these appointments, then follows in the shrine. But the Ladies.-My Dear Mr Editor, Gazette a list of confirmations, the first of which, is could you not transport some of them to witness J. R. Morrrison, Esq., and we are sure if the all these amusements, and grace us with their feelings of the Colonists had been consulted, this company, in this otherwise benighted, "state, flat, named Colonial Secretary, as a fitting reward for much esteemed gentleman would have been and unprofitable," Island. I remain, Dear Mr Editor, Yours truly,
his meritorious zeal and services-situated as he now is, he takes rank below most of the Govern- ment Officials, even below the Treasurer.
I see Mr Gordon is confirmed as "Land Officer. &c. &c."-now without disparagement to this gentleman, for I in common with others admit his zeal, ability, and integrity every way qualify him for Office, what do these et ceteras mean-they may mean anything, everything, or nothing surely will have the goodness either to answer my this cannot be selon les regles. Trusting that you queries or print my letter.
I am,
Your obt. Servant, SCRUTATOR.
A LOVER OF THE DRAMA.
Chusan, 6th June, 1813.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. ROBBERIES.-About two o'clock on out of the gable end of the house of Mr Sunday morning, the bricks were taken Farncomb, and although the servants were asleep in the adjoining room to that entered, yet the Thieves by throwing in fumigating firesticks managed to keep them asleep until they carried away two boxes of their clothes. The object of the DEAR MR EDITOR,-You have, perhaps, thieves was the writing desk of Mr F., but been made acquainted of the Sports we had on this not being able to find that, they were Island last St. Patrick's Day in the way of racing, obliged to be content with all the wearing wrestling, &c. The spirit of amusement having apparel they could find, including the once aroused itself into the minds of those who
Macao, 2nd July, 1843. [To the Editor of the Hong-Kong Gazette.]
alone were able to encourage and renew them, we green cloth cover of the Office table. No have happily seen it revive in the shape of Thea- trace of them has been discovered, but the N. I., in co-operation with the Navy, have got up a ing on the hill behind the house. tricals; the officers of the 55th, and 2d Regiment, trunks were found ransacked next morn-
pretty little Theatre, in the City. They played, on the evening of the 5th instant-and very appro- On Wednesday morning, about half priately-the favourite farce of St. Patrick's Day, past one, Thieves were discovered carry- or the Intriguing Lieutenant, and the farce of the ing off property from the godown of N. Lady and the Devil. The pieces were performed Boule, Esq; the gentlemen in the opposite three times, that all grades of the Army and Navy house instantly prepared to secure them, might have an opportunity of witnessing them, but they finding themselves watched have been present at the performance, and was extremely gratified. I am sure, from the loud attempted to escape, when one was shot plaudits and cheerful faces among the audience, through the back in the very act of rob- that not a single individual returned home without bery, and 16 others (all Chinese) were having felt highly entertained with the evening's arrested as being connected with the gang, but not before they had carried off a quan- tity of brandy, oil, wine, and beer.
amusement.
CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE. During the past week there have been at this Office an average quantity and variety of Robber- es, Thefts, and Assaults, but the only one of public interest was the following:-
I shall give you and your readers an insight of the Dramatis Persona, begin ning with St. Patrick's Day-Lieut. O'Connor was very well played, but lacked a little more of the bustling necessary for an intriguing gentleman, for he had as many shapes as Proteus to go through, to avoid the vigil. ant eye of a father, who has a great aversion for an Irishman and a Soldier, and recommends him to disclaim the one and renounce the other, to It appeared from the evidence of various wit- entitle him to his daughter's hand. Justice Credu- nesses, that a Chinaman of the name of Lacing- lous was personified to a tittle. Dr. Rosy, one of cho-kung, on the 27th of June, took a passage for the leading characters in the Piece, was ably sus-binself, his wife, and mother, on board of one of
be coomed in bewo studied sho slow and clo
part, and did justice to both, by his inimitable passage was arranged and the luggage on board, performance-his style proves him to be an adept Laoing-cho-king and his wife went on shore to at the Sock and Buskin. buy rice. As soon as they left the boat a Chinese Mrs Bridget Credulous was in excellent keep-man-of-war boat boarded the passage boat, and ing, and admirably acquitted--Lauretta, the daugh- under pretence of looking for Laoing-cho-king, who ter, looked extremely naivete, her appearance is very prepossessing, but there is a timidity in her movements on the stage, which, if overcome, she promises to be an ornament to our Victoria Thea- tre. The minor characters in this Piece, are all deserving of praise.
In the Lady and the Devil, Jeremy, alias Doctor Rosy, again won the applause he is so deservedly entitled to. Captain Wildlove played well, but not with that vivacity which a lover whose heart is tossed to and fro, by a Gipsy of the Masquerade, and a Fairy of the Chamber, rendered necessary Zephyrvence. The Lady and the Devil, combined in one person, could not have been placed in better hands-it was played with spirit."
Negumbo sustained her Mistress very well; a scene between her and Jeremy, excited a great deal of laughter.
What a pity it is that we have such a lack of fair Ladye's to witness these performances, and stimulate the amateurs to further exertion. You, and your good readers have better luck, in this respect, for there are few of the fair sex, and they are so dispersed, that their visit at Tinghae, or at the Play-House, is a gratification we are seldom blessed with.
I hear that some other plays are to be got up very quickly. I sincerely wish the Dramatique
they alledged was a pirate, they carried off his mother, a very infirm old woman, along with a chest containing 80 dollars, 2 gold rings, and some wearing apparrel, and proceeded to the war junk, Tai-pong-yaou-ying. The box they took on board, and after leaving the old woman to wait alongside in the Tanka boat for an hour or two they sent her to her boat again, but the son observing the affair from the shore, applied to the Police having carried away the box. The case was heard before Major Caine-part of the property was recovered, after which the culprits were givin
who arrested two soldiers that were identified as
up to the Chinese authoritics, who traced the robbery to a Canton Mandarin, whom they degrad- ed and punished,
MARINE MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE.
There have been no cases of public interest here during the week, nothing but cases of quarrel and squabble between Captains and their Crews," and really looking to the evidence. it is to be regretted that Captains of Merchantmen do not exercise a little more forbearance, temper, and prudence with their men, for did they do so, not one-half nor one-fourth of the cases that occur would appear in Court.
Ov
Superintendent of the Trade of our Subjects trading to and from the Dominions of the Emperor of China, GREETING-
GOVERNMENT EXTRAORDINARY.
OATH.
I, A B, do hereby swear that I will bear trué and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady. VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c. &c., and that I will well and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, and understanding, and without fear, favour, or affection, perform, do, and fulfil the duties and and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and towards all subjects of her said Majesty presently, or hereafter residing within, or resorting to, the Dominions of the Emperor of China-SO HELP ME GOD.
WHEREAS, by certain Letters Patent under the Great Seal of our United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing even date herewith- We have made provision for the Government of our Colony of Hong-Kong and of its Dependencies. Now Know You, that we reposing especial trust and confidence in the prudence, courage, and loyalty of you the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, of our especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, have thought fit to constitute and appoint, and do hereby constitute and appoint you, the said, SIR HENRY POTTINGER, to be the GOVERNOR and COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF in and over our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its dependencies, and of all day of Forts and Garrisons erected and established, or which shall be erected and established within the said Colony, for and during our pleasure :-
AND WE DO hereby require and command you, the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER, to do and execute all things that shall belong to your said Command and the Trust we have reposed in you, according to the several powers and directions granted to, or appointed to, the Governor of our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, in and by the said recited Letters Patent bearing even date herewith, and the Instructions under our Signet and Sign Manual accompanying the same, or according to such further powers, instructions, and Authorities as shall from time to time, or at any time hereafter be granted or appointed you, under our Signet and Sign Mahual, or by our order in our Privy Council, or by Us, through one of our principal Secretaries of State-AND WE DO hereby require and command all Officers and Ministers, Civil and Military, and all other the inhabitants of our said Colony of Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, to be obedient, aiding, and assist- ing, to you the said SIR HENRY POTTINGER in the execution of this our Commission, and of the powers and authorities herein contained,-IN WITNESS whereof, we have caused these our Letters, to be made Patent.
WITNESS Ourself, at Westminster, the fifth day of April, in the sixth year of our Reign.
BY THE QUEEN HERSELF. EDMUNDS.
True Copy.
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
PROCLAMATION.
His Excellency SIR HENRY POTTINGER, Bart, G. C. B., Governor of Hong-Kong, &c. &c. is pleased to nominate and appoint the under- signed Gentlemen to be Her Majesty's Justices of the Peace, to hold and exercise lawful author- ity and power as such, over and towards all sub- jects of her Britannic Majesty presently, or
Dominions of the Emperor of China; and to require, that previously to entering on the discharge of their functions as Justices of the Peace, they do respectively and individually take, and subscribe to, the annexed Oath, before any one of the under- mentioned Officers of her Majesty's Government,
viz.:-
The ASSISTANT and REGISTRAR to the CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF TRADE. &c.
&c.
The CHIEF MAGISTRATE of Hong-Kong The ASSISTANT-MAGISTRATE of Hong Kong The BRITISH GOVERNMENT AGENT (Vice Con- sul) at Macao.
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. HENRY POTTINGER.
Dated at the Government-House, at Victoria,
this 27th day of June, 1843.
at
Sworn before me
this 1843.
Her Britannic Mjesty's Justices of the
Peace in China:
ANDERSON; ALEXANDER BALFOUR, GEORGE
BRAINE, GEORGE THOMAS BURN, DAVID LAING CAINE, WILLIAM
COMPTON, CHARLES SPENCER, & DENT, JOHN Esquires
DRUMMOND, Hon. FRANCIS CHARLES DUDGEON, PATRICK
DUNDAS, HENRY EDGER, JOSEPH FROST FLETCHER, ANGUS GORDON, ALEXANDER THOMAS' GIBB, JOHN DARBY GRAY, WILLIAM
GRIBBLE, HENRY HARKER, HENRY ROBERT HILLIER, CHARLES BATTEN HOLLIDAY, JOHN JARDINE, ANDREW
JOHNSTON, ALEXANDER ROBERT KERR, CRAWFORD
WISE, JOHN WOOSNAM, RICHARD, and YOUNG, PETER, Esquires.
(By Order)
RICHARD, WOOSNAM.
67
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Under Instructions from Her Majesty,s Go- vernment, the Situation of DEPUTY-SUPERINTEND- ENT OF TRADE, &rc., is abolished from this Date. A. R. JOHNSTON, Esq., is appointed Assistant and Registrar to the Chief Superintendent of Trade, &c.
[By Order,]
RICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria,
26th June, 1843.
The following appointments by the Hon ourable the Governor of Hong-Kong. H&c., are notified for general in formation.
Lieut. Col. MALCOLM, C. B., [her Majesty's Sec- retary of Legation] to Officiate as Colonial Secretary to Government.
RICHARD WOOSNAM, Esq. to be Private Secretary' to the Honourable the Governor, and to offi ciate as Deputy Colonial Secretary. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, ESQ., to be Trea surer and Financial Secretary to Government.
The following Officers are under the new arrangements, confirmed in their. respective appointments.
410
J. R. MORRISON, Esq., as Chinese Secretary to the Chief Superintendent, &c., and to officiate as such to the Government of Hong-Kong. Major WILLIAM CAINE, as Chief Magistrate of Hong-Kong:
CHARLES B. HILLIER, Esq., as Assistant Magis trate of Hong Kong.
LAY, GEORGE TRADESCANT LE GEYT, WILLIAM CAIRNES LIVINGSTON, WILLIAM POTTER MACKEAN, THOMAS WILLIAM LOCK. ALEXANDER T. GORDON, ESQ., as Land Officer,
Lieut. WILLIAM PEDDER, R. N., Harbour Master, and to officiate as Marine Magistrate.
WOOD
MALCOLM, GEORGE ALEXANDER MATHESON ALEXANDER MERCER, JOHN AMBROSE MORGAN, WILLIAM
MORRISON, JOHN ROBERT PEDDER, WILLIAM
RICKETT, JOHN SCOTT, ALEXANDER
SMITH, JOSEPH MACKRILL STEWART. CHARLES EDWARD STEWART, WILLIAM STEWART, PATRICK
THOM, ROBERT WHITE, JAMES
WILKINSON, ALFRED
&c. &c. [By Order,] RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government House Vict 27th June, 1843.
Lieut. G. T. BROOKE, of H. M.'s 55th Regiment, having been placed at the disposal of Government by the General Officer Commanding her Majesty's Land Forces in China, is appointed Military Secretary and Aid-de-Camp to the Honourable the Governor.
[By Order,] RICHARD WOOSNAM Government House, Victoria,
27th June, 1843.
PRINTED AT THE GAZETTE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA, HONG KONG,
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND
No. 68 VOL. II.
LONGBONG
GAZETTE.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
NOTIFICATION. THE publication of the Hongkong Ga- zette under the authority of Government, will be discontinued from this date: but all public orders and notifications appearing in "The Friend of China and Hongkong Ga- zette," with the signatures of duly autho- rized Functionaries of the Government are
still to be considered as official. By order,
J. Robt: Morrison, Acting Secretary and Treasurer. Hong-Kong, March 23d, 1842.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Letters having, on several occasions, been delivered to wrong persons, it is re- quested that, in future, a Book or Note, specifying the Address of the applicant, be sent to the Post-Office. By order,
O
RICHARD WOOSNAM. Victoria, Hong-Kong, Government-House, 4th July, 1843. ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.
[To the Editor of the Friend of China.] MR EDITOR-Have you read the Oath of qualification for a Justice of the Peace? if you have, you must tell your readers that if every person on the list qualifies, that THERE STILL WILL
NOT BE A SINGLE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE FOR
VICTORIA, THURSDAY JULY 6TH 1843.
Price monthly. Or 12 yearly.
The third on the list is Charles Edward Corps every success, but would suggest that Melo- Stewart, his elevation proves that although some Drama be occasionally selected for performance;
men are born to greatness, and some achieve great-there are some among thein who are votaries to ness, yet some have greatness thrust upon them.
the Tragic Muse, and would do justice to her
After these appointments, then follows in the shrine. But the Ladies.-My Dear Mr Editor, Gazette a list of confirmations, the first of which, is could you not transport some of them to witness J. R. Morrrison, Esq., and we are sure if the all these amusements, and grace us with their feelings of the Colonists had been consulted, this company, in this otherwise benighted, "state, flat, named Colonial Secretary, as a fitting reward for much esteemed gentleman would have been and unprofitable," Island. his meritorious zeal and services-situated as he now is, he takes rank below most of the Govern- ment Officials, even below the Treasurer.
I am,
I remain, Dear Mr Editor, Yours truly,
A LOVER OF THE DRAMA.
Chusan, 6th June, 1813.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. ROBBERIES.-About two o'clock on
I see Mr Gordon is confirmed as "Land Officer. &c. &c."-now without disparagement to this gentleman, for I in common with others admit his zeal, ability, and integrity every way qualify him for Office, what do these et-ceteras mean-they may mean anything, everything, or nothing-surely this cannot be selon les regles. Trusting that you Sunday morning, the bricks were taken will have the goodness either to answer my out of the gable' end of the house of Mr queries or print my letter. Farncomb, and although the servants were Your obt. Servant, asleep in the adjoining room to that SCRUTATOR. entered, yet the Thieves by throwing in Macao, 2nd July, 1843. fumigating firesticks managed to keep them asleep until they carried away two boxes [To the Editor of the Hong-Kong Gazette.] of their clothes. The object of the DEAR MR EDITOR,-You have, perhaps, thieves was the writing desk of Mr F., but been made acquainted of the Sports we had on this not being able to find that, they were Island last St. Patrick's Day in the way of racing, obliged to be content with all the wearing wrestling, &c. The spirit of amusement having apparel they could find, including the once aroused itself into the minds of those who green cloth cover of the Office table. No alone were able to encourage and renew them, we
have happily seen it revive in the shape of Thea- trace of them has been discovered, but the tricals; the officers of the 55th, and 2d Regiment, trunks were found ransacked next morn- N. I., in co-operation with the Navy, have got up a ing on the hill behind the house. on the evening of the 5th instant-and very appro- pretty little Theatre, in the City. They played, On Wednesday morning, about half priately-the favourite farce of St. Patrick's Day, past one, Thieves were discovered carry- or the Intriguing Lieutenant, and the farce of the ing off property from the godown of N.
HONG-KONG, as by the terms of the Oath they can only act in the Dominions of the Emperor of China, Lady and the Devil. The pieces were performed Boule, Esq; the gentlemen in the opposite of which, unless I am lamentably deceived, Hong-three times, that all grades of the Army and Navy house instantly prepared to secure them, I Kong forms no part. At any rate you ought to might have an opportunity of witnessing them, but they finding themselves watched have been present at the performance, and was make it known that any Justice of the Peace acting in Hong-Kong, by the terms of that oath would, render himself liable to an action for damages, &c.
&c. &c.
*Hong-Kong, 3d July, 1843,
SENEX.
extremely gratified. I am sure, from the loud attempted to escape, when one was shot plaudits and cheerful faces among the audience, through the back in the very act of rob- that not a single individual returned home without bery, and 16 others (all Chinese) were having felt highly entertained with the evening's arrested as being connected with the gang, but not before they had carried off a quan- tity of brandy, oil, wine, and beer.
amusement.
I shall give you and your readers an insight of the Dramatis Persona, beginning with St. Patrick's Day-Lieut. O'Connor was very well played, but CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE. lacked a little more of the bustling necessary for During the past week there have been at this an intriguing gentleman, for he had as many shapes as Proteus to go through, to avoid the vigil-Office an average quantity and variety of Robber- ant eye of a father, who has a great aversion for ios, Thefts, and Assaults, but the only one of public an Irishman and a Soldier, and recommends him interest was the following:- to disclaim the one and renounce the other, to It appeared from the evidence of various wit- entitle him to his daughter's hand. Justice Credu- lous was personified to a title. Dr. Rosy, one of nesses, that a Chinaman of the name of Lacing- the leading characters in the Piece, was ably sus-cha-king, on the 27th of June, took a passage for himself, his wife, and mother, on board of one of tained--he seemed to have studied the play and the Chinese nessame hosts for Taufier After the part, and anu justice to dom passage was arranged and the luggage on board,” performance-his style proves him to be an adept at the Sock and Buskin.
(To the Editor of the Friend of China.) SIR-I trust that you are satisfied that the peace shall be kept in Hong-Kong, and all Bur- glaries and Robberies extinguished, for I observe from the Gazette that there have been no less than forty-four "right good and trusty" Magistrates appointed, although by the way, forty-four Magis- trates in a place that only musters twenty-eight police constables is an awful disproportion. Let As soon as you can who have qualified, and how many are likely to do so, as it strikes me in looking over the list that a large number of the forty-four will not act. Are they nominated to bribe them to the perform- ance of the duties of Grand Jurymen, and thus give effect, if possible, to the proclamation consti- tuting Courts of Law, which you have successfully shown to be wholly inapplicable to the present state and condition of the Colony? Who is the British Vice Consul at Macao? I have seen no such appointment Gazetted, and yet he is one of the parties before whom the oaths may be taken. Among the appointments is that of Lieut.-Col. Malcolm, Gazetted as her Majesty's Secretary of Legation-can you tell me what this office is? I have enquired and am told that neither law, cus- tom, nor usage warrants the assumption of such and a Fairy of the Chamber, rendered necessary heard before Major Caine-part of the property
a title-we have her Majesty's Secretaries of Sate, Ambassadors, and Plenipotentiaries, we have also Secretaries to her Majesty's Legation, but no instance do I know of "her Majcsty's Secretary of Legation"-can it be a title that her Majesty conferred on the gallant Colonel when he received her Majesty's commands to dine at the Palace.
The next appointment is that of Mr Woosnam, as Private Secretary to his Excellency, and Dep- uty Colonial Secretary: now an old Indian officer tells me that this important person should be properly described when Gazetted, in order that there should be no mistake in identity-he ought therefore to be described as Assistant Surgeon in the H. E. C. Service.
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Luning-cho-king and his wife went on shore to Mrs Bridget Credulous was in excellent keep-buy rice. As soon as they left the boat a Chinese man-of-war boat boarded the passage boat, and ing, and admirably acquitted--Lauretta, the daugh- under pretence of looking for Laoing-cho-king, who ter, looked extremely naivete, her appearance very prepossessing, but there is a timidity in her they alledged was a pirate, they carried off his mother, a very infirm old woman, along with a movements on the stage, which, if overcome, she chest containing 80 dollars, 2 gold rings, and promises to be an ornament to our Victoria Thea- tre. The minor characters in this Piece, are all some wearing apparrel, and proceeded to the war junk, Tai-pong-yaou-ying. The box they took on deserving of praise. board, and after leaving the old woman to wait alongside in the Tanka boat for an hour or two they sent her to her boat again, but the son observing the affair from the shore, applied to the Police who arrested two soldiers that were identified as having carried away the box. The case was
In the Lady and the Devil, Jeremy, alias Doctor Rosy, again won the applause he is so deservedly entitled to. Captain Wildlove played well, but not with that vivacity which a lover whose heart is tossed to and fro, by a Gipsy of the Masquerade, Zephyrvence. The Lady and the Devil, combined in one person, could not have been placed in better hands-it was played with spirit. Negumbo sustained her Mistress very well; a scene between her and Jeremy, excited a great deal of laughter.
What a pity it is that we have such a lack of fair ladye's to witness these performances, and stimulate the amateurs to further exertion. You, and your good readers have better luck, in this respect, for there are few of the fair sex, and they are so dispersed, that their visit at Tinghae, or at the Play-House, is a gratification we are seldom blessed with.
I hear that some other plays are to be got up very quickly. I sincerely wish the Dramatique
up to the Chinese authoritics, who traced the robbery to a Canton Mandarin, whom they degrad- ed and punished,
was recovered, after which the culprits were givin
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Having said thus much, we must however add that we are much pained at not seeing in the list of Justices of Peace some of our Parsee breth- eren, who as British subjects are possessed of equal rights, must perform equal duties, and are hence entitled to enjoy equal privileges with ourselves.
Even in the Company's territories where the people are politically slaves, yet there, respectable people are now eligible to the office of Magis- trate. The thorough aquaintance of H. E with India need only be appealed to, as to the benc- ficial results of this amelioration.
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One word more-we also regret that among the first Notifications issued at the British Colony of Hong-Kong, there was not one decreeing the abolition of Slavery.
Lord Ellenborough has done himself immortal honour on a late occasion. For when he announ- ced the annexation of the Scindian territory to the British Empire he simultaneously proclaimed the abolition of Slavery. Were we not sincere admirers of his Lordship's statesmanlike character and policy, we could yet forgive in him a thousand un-offensive idiosyncrasies for such a glorious, such a
A WELL WISHER-The lines are very good, and we thank our Correspondent, but Poetry is quite suitable to our present plan.
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MR EDULJEE FERDONJEE-His paper in common with those of our Macao Subscribers has been REGULARLY sent to the Post-Office, but some how or other although they duly arrive there, they do not all depart therefrom and duly reach our Subscribers, as the complaints we daily receive from Macao unfortunately testify.
A CONSTANT READER-Prince Albert was by Act of Parliament created Regent, a short time before the birth of the Princess Royal, and acted as Regent during the Queen's first confinement,
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By a Government Gazette Extraordinary of the date of 30th June, we learn that the Ratifications of the Treaty have at least been formally ex- changed.
At the same time the Capital of Anglo-China is proclaimed to be the City of Victoria. In the second number of our paper we ventured to sug- gest such a designation, as will be seen in the Extract which we have republished in another part of our Columns. Our proposition met at the time with no encouragement in any quarter. The official approval or co-incident nomination from home, will stimulate us to persist in urging our own views, wholly irrespective of their probable approval or disapproval.
With respect to the nominations and appoint- ments we have had severat communications, some depreciatory, others laudatory, but the only one we can publish this week is from SCRUTATOR, which merits some attention. We have taken the liberty to much curtail it, and divest it of per sonalities, which otherwise would have precluded
its insertion.
An allowable exultation of feeling, at the announcement of the ratification of the Treaty, and the formal declaration that long-Kong is hereafter a British Colony, quite indisposes us, we confess, to look other than favourably on the first announce- ments of the Local Government. The critical instinct of the Editor is merged in the glowing sense of nationality, which recent events cannot
noble act.
Despite the factious assaults on the Governor General's policy at home, we much err if this last Proclamation will not obliterate the remembrance of every obnoxious one, and moreover secure for him the unanimous praise. lasting respect, and attachment of his fellow countrymen.
Whereas, from of old, the merchants and peo- ple of Canton province have been famed for their industry and commercial spirit, is it not shown by the great wealth and populousness of the province?
Elders, scholars, and people have had a general confidence, and have trusted and well treated the inhabitants of distant lands who have resorted thither.
NAME OF OUR TOWN.-We have been asked by many Subscribers, whether it is intended to call the Capital, of the first British Settlement in China "Queen's Town," as given in the census quoted in our last number? All we can say is, that we printed from a document which we supposed had been submitted to the authorities, and received their sanction. At the same time, whilst we admit and would require, a distinctive cognonien for our Capital, other than Hong- Kong (the name of the Island, and also one of our villages) we yet think Queen's Town for its appellation is not properly chosen, other towns having already adopted this designation. In Jamaica there is one so called, and also in Canada and Ireland; hence one valuable quality of a name to the avoidance of mistake and confusion, viz distinctiveness is lost. The original Chinese name would, in this respect, be far preferable. The Capital of Upper Canada was called York; its similarity to New York led the Government a few years since to change it to Toronto, the name by which it was known among the Aborigines. Many post-office mistakes and mis-directions have been pre vented by this change. If however, it be dete..nined that the town shall have a name, which shall announce the nation to which it belongs, then we would venture to recommend that it hereafter be called Victoria; an the name of the beloved sovereign, under whose benefi- cient sway this Island has just come by formal treaty. We know no designation that can be more distinctly appelative than this. We are confident it would not only be generally acceptable, but its announcemer.t would be hailed with the most cordial satisfaction by all our fellow countrymen. We decm Victoria a name of good amen, and full of significant and auspic ous meaning, as we would fain hope it preludes not only a martial ovation over the Chinese, but a glorious victory over their superstition, pride, and prejudice: and we humbly trust Victoria will be the fulcrum, from which, with our lever of Archimedean power, (we mean a Free Press) we shall be able to move the world of ignorance which for so many centuries has oppressed our benighted and enslaved neighbours.-No. 2, Friend of China.
CHINESE INTELLIGENCE.
For two hundred years the English have come to this port with merchandize, and to the material profit of themselves and the inhabitants.
But of late years, by reason of war, the mer- chants and people have been troubled. But the Emperor, whose benevolence is as expansive as the ocean, and whose searching wisdom nothing is too great to compass, or too small to notice, has been moved with compassion for the English peo- ple, and looking down, has listened to the prayers of the merchants on the sea coast, and has made peace. How much cause for gratitude in the people.
We were not able in our last, to notice the Proclamation of the Imperial Commissioner, KE-YING, to the inhabitants of Canton, an abridge- ment, or the pith of which, may be thus rendered,
At Bombay we had the honour to be introduced to several members of the bench of Magistrates, some of whom were Parsees, and whose intelligence, sagacity, and right mindedness extorted our respect and admiration, Among others, we were particularly struck with Sir Jamsetje Jijeebhoy, he had not then munificence which puts to shame the generosity of the proudest been honoured by his Sovereign with a Knighthood, for a glorious nobles of our land. The immense development of the Trade between China and India is mainly owing to the Parsees, who British Trade with China. here and at Bombay transact nearly one half of the whole of the
Some agitators came from Che-Keang, and stir- red up the people against the foreigners: it was not patriotism, but for personal objects, that they thus roamed about-going hither and thither, preaching disaffections CHIEN-KANG, the leader, has been apprehended, and will be punished: truly his heart was not moved by a love of truth and righteousness, but a desire to promote his own selfish purposes.
The recommendation to get arms and enrol yourselves to expel the barbarians, is against the Emperor's wish, and you must, as heretofore, be dutifully obedient, and reverently honour your superiors, who, verily, have a heavy burden in watching over your welfare.
You know the Emperor has graciously permitted the English to resort to four more places; to Amoy, Foo-chow-foo, Ningpo, and Shangliai, for purposes of trade, and you exclaim that thus, your trade will be so much less, This looks true, but really is not so; for, are you not on the direct road to all these ports, and will not every mer- chant come to Canton first, if you deal honour- ably and amicably with them? The Foreign mer- chants' object is profit, and he will not go far for that which he can get near. He will not leave the ripe for the unripe.
So do not quarrel, nor make difficulties, but con- fiding in the overlooking benevolence and wisdom of the Emperor, afford all possible facilities to the foreign traders for, are you not the Emperor's children, and you, from old time have understood the principles of reason, so I, one of the Imperial kindred, shall not have again to go forth and tell you to be good and obedient.
It is only rascal merchants and bad officers that seek to cheat, Heed not idle reports. Avoid the stirrers up of strife, and treat the English as in the olden time.
I was sent by the Emperor to tell you this, and to make all quiet, so that not only you, but the outside merchants should extol the Imperial bene-
volence.
So make yourselves contented and happy; let no small reasons disquiet you, then shall you make great gain, and the English will throng to your port: thus riches and populousness will increase, no storm will ruffle your sea, and all will hail the Empire as peaceable and happy.
PROHIBITION OF OPIUM-Lu yoon ko has repre- sented to the Emperor, that a Mandarin who had been degraded for want of zeal in his efforts to suppress the growth and use of Opium had so dis- in Che-Keang province, that he prays the Emperor to restore him to his former rank. The Emperor refers the report to the six Supreme Boards, to consider and report thereon.
The Peking Gazette, from which we have ex- tracted this intelligence, is dated some ten weeks since, and proves that the Emperor has not abated in his hostility to the use of the pernicious drug.
Native informants allege, that the Emperor has been so sickened with the results of the war which sprung out of his interference with the Opium Trade, that the Local Mandarins haye orders to shut their eyes to the daily infraction of the law. and the Emperor has been moreover constrained to say, that if Opium be imported into the new Con- sular Ports, it is not to be noticed or reported to him. This will, perhaps, explain the perfect immunity granted to the Opium Vessels now lying at Shanghai, and the open manner in which Opium is lunded, sold, and smoked at Canton, by, and in the presence of the Imperial Officers.
It is only from fear of the English, and the dread of another Opium war, that the Emperor does not enforce obedience to the law, and whilst it would be impossible to suppress the use of Opium, yet the sale of it could be much diminished.
Should Foreign Opium be kept out, still the drug would be used, as the Poppy would again be grown illicitly to a great extent. That it is cultivated now, is seen by the foregoing, and non-importa tion would so greatly enhance the price that it could not fail to lead to an extended growth, just
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as the recent increase of the duty on spirits by Sir Robert Peel, has led to a considerable augmenta-announcement being made as to the pro- Great dissatisfaction prevails at no
tion of illicit distillation in Ireland.
From a native, an Opium smoker (whose health,gress of the Tariff Negotiation. The delay person, and habits painfully attest its deleterious is quite sickening, and if our diplomacy is effects) we learn that the Poppy, prior to the triumphant the delay will be excusable, arrival at Canton, of the memorable, Imperial although all here think the Chinese will Commissoner LIN, was extensively grown in the do us. northern part of the Province of Canton, besides, in many other portions of the Empire. We are told there were no large growers or manufacturers of the Drug, after the Company's fashion, but a vast number of little cultivators, who vended the inspissated juice from day to day, as they needed the necessaries of life.
For this reason the Chinese Drug was obliged to be prepared by the users, or smokers, and was but a crude article, rank, harsh, and ill-flavoured in comparison with the Indian Drug, which, thanks to the paternal kindness of the Company, is so admirably prepared to suit the Chinese taste. The Native Opium, if smoked when new, in- duces headache and very disagreeable sensations, even to those long habituated to the use of the Indian Drug. When kept about twelve months it is said to be much mollified, and improved in quality.
BENEFICENCE. A native of Yunnan, has lately given to the Government, one hundred and eighty pieces of land, in all ninety mow, or acres, for the use of the poor of his Province. CHAPOO.--A report from Chapoo points out that owing to the slaughter caused by the English, and sickness. there are now two hundred and eighty-nine vacancies to be filled up in the Tartar camp. Strong and healthy persons to garrison this important place are asked for by the Command-
ant.
A GREAT MISTAKE. It is referred to the Six Supreme Boards to investigate and report on the conduct of a Viceroy who had capitally punished by sentencing a police officer to be boiled to death in oil who it seems, was unjustly accused of hav- ing apprehended and put to death an innocent man instead of the criminal he was in pursuit of.
OFFICIAL PLUNDER.-From a lengthy report to the Emperor (a kind of budget by his Chancellor of the Exchequer) it appears there is a defalcation in the Imperial Revenue of 9,250,000 taels, or nearly £3,000,000. A rigid investigation is ordered, and one would infer that there are many official delinquents. Some of the Imperial kindred are expressly declared to be implicated. Capital punishment is announced to be the certain fate of the guilty.
COMMERCIAL.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT, CANTON, 2nd July.-Cotton has receded four mace, why, is not exactly known, some say it is from the Hong Merchants forcing the Cotton men to pay up, to enable them to meet the last Government squeeze, amounting to 1,500,000 dollars; others that the fall is owing to the anxiety of Foreigners to realize. I think both these causes may have had their influence, for every one knows that the Canton Ransom wag more than reimbursed by the extra exactions imposed on our trade, and if we go to sleep in the adjustment of our Tariff which we have, the twenty-one millions of war compensation will be repaid to the Chinese by the Foreign Trade.
The prices for the best old Bombay Cotton is now 5-7.-Tinnivelly under 7.- and no demand for Banda.
1-30 JUNE, 1841 1842 1843 Deliveries 14,078 16,304 26,857 Bales. Stock 69,581 78,940 77,637 It is to be observed that the New Cotton has arrived late this year. By this time last year about 40,000 Bales had been entered at Whampoa-this only 5000.
All the Hong Merchants except Howqua are willing that the Consoo charges on Tea should be abolished. It is said the opposition of Howqua arrises form his having lately loaded the Paul Jones for America on his own account, and hence he wants the Teas, to arrive and be sold before the news of the reduction of the Duty can reach the United States. I think he has a deeper motive for his op- position, and although he may defer the settlement, he will have to give way.
Transhipping at Whampoa, to evade Port Charges has ceased for a time, and all the Smuggling in ship's boats is put a stop to; the Contraband Trade is now done wholly with native craft.
FOR CHUSAN DIRECT.
The fast sailing Brig "ANNA," will leave this for the above Port, on the 2nd August-has room for a few Tons of light Freight.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA.
Hong-kong, 29th June, 1843,
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN.
The Barque "FORTESCUE," 395 tons, CAPT. HALL, lately returned from Chusan and the adjacent bays. will Sail for the above Ports early in July. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, or to MESSES JARDINE MATHESON, & Co, Macao, Hong-Kong, 21st June, 1843.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
THE Barque "BENCOOLEN" CAPT. CLARRIBUTT, for Sydney, Bay of Islands, and Wellington, New Zealand, calling at Manila.
Passage apply on board. Hong-kong, June 15th, 1843.
SLAVERY IN HONG-KONG. We have learnt with the deepest regret, that a system of slavery, degrading to the British name has been permitted to spring up at Hong-Kong which, unless immediately extirpated, will become For the nucleus of a most formidable evil, oppose immense obstacles to the progress of Christianity and civilization in the Colony; and operate most injuriously upon the Chinese throughout the whole of the Celestial Empire. It is of the highest im- portance that the authorities and people of China should be impressed, from the beginning, with the fact, that the people of this country detest slavery, injustice, and oppression, in all their forms; and are intensely desirous that the blessings they them- selves enjoy should be participated by the whole human race.
The following extract is from the Friend of China and Hong-Kong Gazette, which has been forwarded to us, by an unknown hand, for which we feel extremely obliged :-[Vide No. 33.]
If, as is intimated in the foregoing extract, some of our own countrymen are implicated in the nefarious transactions alluded to, they have been guilty of felony, and should be prosecuted forthwith. The same remark applies to Chinamen and others. Hong-Kong being a British Colony, the introduc- tion of slaves therein, the purchase and sale of human beings, for any purpose whatever, by any parties, is piracy and felony, and may be dealt with accordingly.
It is to us a most cheering circumstance, that the first journal established at Hong-Kong should be so thoroughly alive to all that gives dignity and honour to our native land. Never did we feel the value of the sound portion of the British press, in the distant possessions of the Crown, more than in the present instance, British and Foreign Ant i Slavery Reporter.
NOTICE--JOHN W. NORTH, would most respect- fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels, that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard, for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would most respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong-Kong, June 8th, 1843.
PATENT CORDAGE.
A superior Article, of the recent Steain Manufacture recently established at Manila; equal to the best made in the United States, and worked by mechanics from that country. Orders can be forwarded to Manila, and executed in a short time. Apply to WILLIAM SCOTT. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843. ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns 13 Queen's Rond
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Benny in casks, Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen Hong-Kong, June 1st, 1843.
cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore known by the name or Firm of BENNETT, PAINE & Co., as Auctioneers and Commission Agents. was this day Dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to, and payable by, the said Firm, will be received and paid by the Firm of PAINE & Co. Dated the 29th day of May, 1843. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co.
E. FARNCOMB-Witness,
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stros of all de- criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigne Mosalle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gan, Bouled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Warm Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to
A. HUMPHREYS, Magistracy St.
FOR SALE-The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having deep Water Frontage; convenient Bungalows, delight fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay and Town; Large Plöts of Ground eligible for Build ing purposes.
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. For particulars, apply to,
E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor and Notary Public. Hong Kong, 29th May, 1843.
FOR CHARTER OR SALE.
The Clipper Barque" POSSIDONE!" CAPT. ASHLIN VALENTINE, 464 Tons, A. 1. at Lloyd's, copper fastened and newly Coppered, now discharging at Hong-kong, and will be clear of Cargo the end of the
month.
MR RICHARD BROWNE, Macao. Apply to Captain Valentine on board, or to
NOTICE,-The Gentry of Hong-Kong, and the Public generally, can be furnished with fine ENGLISH MUTTON, [at one-half dollar per Pound] by sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings.
PUBLIC AUCTION
At the Godowns of P. TOWNSEND, on Saturday, 8th instant, at twelve o'clock M. I Pair Cream-Coloured Ponies. 1 Ditto Pied-Bald These Ponies are in good condition, and broken both to Saddle and Harness. ALSO,
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Victoria, 4th July, 1848-
HATS!! HATS!! JUST received and will be opened for Sale, on Thurs- day next, a few Light GOSSAMER HATS, Black, Brown, and White. P. TOWNSEND. Victoria, 4th July, 1843.
NOTICE.
The Officers of the "Royal Artillery and Royal Engineer Mess" will not be accountable for any debts contracted by their Messman.
Hong-Kong, July 1st, 1843.
FOR SALE Anchors, Cables, Copper Sheath- ing and Nails, Patent Felt, Carpeting and Rugs and Woollen Tartan-by W. T. Kinsley. Hong-kong, Jany 11th, 1843.
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton. ALSO, Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road. FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road, FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Manufactory at Manila-a superior article. Apply to C. W. BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Road.
Merchandize received on Storage, ht a low rate per package.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned ;-Forge Bellows, Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil; Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, at No. 13, Queen's Road Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
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RECEIVED, ex "POSSIDONE." A set of WYLD's
Maps, in handsome Mahogany Cases, with Spring Rollers. The WORLD, ASIA, and AMERICA, each in four sheets; EUROPE, and AFRICA, in six, and CHINA
in one ditto.
ALSO,
One of DOLLOND's very superior and highly-finished Portable four-draw TELESCOPE, with Silver Tube and Mountings, and fitted in a Morocco Case. Price, $120.
LIKEWISE,
D. WILSON & Co.. Have just received, and will land in a few days, ex AMAZON, a choice investment of Goods, consist- ing of- Plated Vegetable Dishes Ditto Soup Tureens
Cruet Stands-complete
Cases of Knives, Forks, Spoons, &c. Sets of Tea Cups and Saucers-Journals Account Books of sizes
A few Leghorn HATS and BONNETS; a small quan- Paper; Drawing Pencils, Wafers, -Perfumery; Sets Memorandum Books; Note Paper, Printing Demy tity of MILLINERY, and a few
BERKELEY CHEESE, & PLUMP HAMS.
Apply to
Macao. 29th June, 1843.
JNO. SMITH.
JUST LANDED EX "SAPPHO."
FOR SALE.-Hams, Cheeses, Pickles, Sauces, Mustard prepared and plain, Bottled Fruits, Jams and Jellies; Sherry, Claret. Champagne, Bucellas, and Brandy; Foolscap, Copying, and Letter Paper, Wafers, India Rubber, Copying, Black, and Red Ink, Wallets, Blotters of sizes, Travelling Desks Steel Pens, Quills, Letter Holders, answered, unanswered, priyate, and plain; Bills of Exchange, Bills of Lad. ing, Music Paper, Office Tape, Red and Black Lead Pencils, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases, beautifully finished Gold Finger Rings, black and white Beaver Hats, Air Guns; air, Tooth, Shaving, Cloth, Hat, Nail, and Shoe Brushes; Mechi and Rogers' superior Razors, Scissors, Daggefs, Table and Penknives, Razor Strops and Paste, Pen-making Machines, Chamber Candlesticks, Signal Lanterns, Saddlery, Shoe Blacking. Perfumery, patent and plain Cork Screws, Table Covers, and a few very usefully fitted Portable Gentlemen's Dressing Cases. Apply to
Macao. 2nd June, 1843,
JNo. SMITH.
FOR SALE..
One half of the British Barque " MERCURY," now lying in these Roads. The MERCURY is a fast sailer, and stands I at Lloyd's for ten years, from 1842. For particulars apply to
G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong-kong, 26th June, 1843.
FROM ENGLAND TO INDIA.
Parcels and Cases by the Overland route.
of Stew Pans, &e, &c. &c. Hong-Kong, 6th July, 1843.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, &Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:- Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting. Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Flats, and many other Articles too numerous to mention.
arrived.
FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Planks, just Apply to PAIN, & Co.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate Apply to W. ALLANSON. & Co. em Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843. NOTICE-Goons and Merchandise of all descrip- tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terins. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission.
Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843,
FOR SALE-Sparkling Champagne, and Johannisberg Hock. from Messrs. T. Giesler, & Co., of Rheims and Cologne. Apply to JOHN LEATHLEY. Hong-kong. 29th June, 1843.
UNDER arrangements with the Peninsular and FOR SALE-Beer in wood and bottle, now landing
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o'clock on the last day of the month, an extra charge of one shilling per pound will be incurred, and beyond which time no Package whatever can be received for conveyance by the Mail of that month. PACKAGES. WEIGHT. MEASUREMENT. £ s. d. Do. UNDER 1 lb. 0 CUBIC FEET O 6 6 Do. do. 2 do. 0 10
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JEWELLERY, &c.-Not accountable for any package beyond the value of £10, unless an additional freight of 2 per cent be paid on delivery.
PERIODICALS--If brought by 4 clock on the last day if the month (being that of publication), made up like Newspapers (open at both ends,) will be charged--1 lb., 1s- lb., Is. 9d.; from 1 lb. to 10 lb., 3s. per lb.
RISK-To be at the Proprietor's risk, from London to India,- unless insured at the time of delivery, for which a charge of two and a-half per cent. will be made.
TRANSIT DUTY-Through Egypt, one-half per cent. (payable to the Egyptian Government, under agreement with the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company,) on the value of every article, will be added the above rates,
RECEIPT--Receipts will be given on the delivery of each Parcel, and particulars of all Charges will be specified in the Receipt.
CONSIGNMENT-All Packages must be applied for to our Agents nt each Presidency; to facilitate such applications, the miniks and particulars will be advertised in the MONTHLY TIMES newspaper, which being despatched by the same Mail, will furnish the earlies advice to the Consignees-or if the postage (18.) be paid, we w ourselves write to the party to whin the packages are addressed. AGENTS-Caleta, Capt. J. R. Engledue; Madras, Capt Christopher Biden; Ceylon, Cap. Twynam, (who are also Agents to the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company); Bombay, Messrs. Willian Nic.l, & C.
from the JAMES CAMPBELL. Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY.
NOTICE-The Firm of the Undersigned, will be
1st August next, and all parties having Claims against Dissolved by mutual consent, from and after the the said Firm, will please send them in for Adjust. ment, and others indebted, will make immediate pay- ment to, WM. ALLANSON & Co. Victoria, Hong-Kong, 1st July, 1843.
TO BE LET-A BUNGALOW, newly repaired and painted, consisting of two Rooms and two Bathing Rooms, with Outhouses &c.
For particulars apply to MR N. DUUS, Fearon's Wharf, Hong-Kong.
Hong-Kong, June 22nd, 1843.
NOTICE.-Goods and Merchandize of all de- scriptions received and casefully stored in spacious dry, and secure Brick Godowns, at Hong. kong upon moderate terms; apply upon the Pre mises to N. DUUS, or FEARON & SON.-Macao Goods are received and sold on Commission. HONGKONG, 1st JANUARY, 1842.
NOTICE-The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war.
Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843- FOR SALE,
N. DUUS.
Singapore BEAMS. from 22 to 28 feet long, and Go 12 inches diameter. Ditto Planks. 16 feet by 1 & half inch thick. Ditto ditto 31 11 1 ditto. "" one-half " ditto.
Ditto ditto
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OFFICES--44, Regent street, Piccadilly: 16, John street, A 1. so,-A small quantity of Singapore Furniture Crutched Friars; and 17, St. Mary Axe,
JAMES HARTLEY, & Co. JAMES BARBER, & Co.
The undersigned has been requested by MESSRS. JAMES BARBER, & Co,. 17, St. Mary Axe, London, to make public the above terms for Freight per India Overland Route; and will forward instructions from parties wishing to avail themselves of the convenient arrangements offered by MESSRS BARBER, & Co.'s Agency in London.
Subscribers to the "MOTHLY TIMES," are requested in future to send their orders and subscriptions to
Mecas, 5th May, 1843.
HENRY GRIBBLE.
Wood in Planks and Stanchions. Apply to, N. DUUS. Hong Kong, 20th May, 1843.
18, Queen's Road.
FOR SALE-A small quantity of very superior Burgundy; "Herinitage; Champagne; Rhenish Wines; Claret; Sherry Port and Madeira, in Bottles-Also a few casks of prime Claret, Sherry, and Madeira.
Apply to N. DUUS, 8, Queen's Road, Hong Kong, 1st June, 1843.
EDUCATION.
Gentleman just arrived from England, and who has received a liberal education, is desirous of being employed in some public School, or as Tutor to a Family, or should one or two intelligent Youths be placed under his charge, he would undertake to impart to them all the solid and polite parts of an European Education. Any communication addressed T. B. and left at the Office of this paper will be attended to. Hong-kong, June 29th, 1842.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, a few Figured SATIN DRESSES of elegant pattern in various Colours-of Chinese Manufacture, at very moderate prices. JNO. W. BENNETT.
Hong kong, 29th June, NOTICE.
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part. nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi. ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with.
Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public the time of Sale.
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. Terus-Five per Cent. on all Goods. upon all Goods bought in. One half per cent. Commission will be charged Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized. JNO. W. BENNETT, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong, 1st June, 1843.
COOK OR BUTLER.
WANTED a situation in either capacity, by a per- nine inonths, and can be well recommended son who has beeu in Hong-kong for upwards of
Apply to T., G. at Ahoy's shop, opposite Capt. Burd's.
Hong kong, 29th June, 1843.
FOR SALE Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy; Gin, English Sad- Glass, and several other articles. dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point. Barracks. Apply to R. WEBSTER.
FOR SALE on board the "INGLEBOROUGH," Canvass; superior Ash Oars; Baltic Deals; and a few Barometers. Apply on Board. Hong-kong, 28th June, 1843.
FOR SALE,-Bengal and Bally Rice, Bully Coffee;
Dhall, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints: Manilla Cordage, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, Anchors and Chains; Manilla Rumi, Chocolate; Ma- nilla Cigars; Havannah ditto, in quarter Boxes, Sar. dines, Turpentine; Seidlitz's Powders, and a variety of other Articles.
At the Godowns of JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, Hong-Kong, 3d July, 1843.
JULY.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
1st Bahamian 97 Moira
3rd Chieftain
4th Warlock
95
5th Corsair
Harlequin
ARRIVED.
Pearson Ciray
2nd Nautilus
Gibson
Liverpool Bally Liverpool
21
Lord Amherst
F. Zabelle
Macao
39
Caroline
31
22
Red Rover
Mc. Murdo
Calcutta
21
Ariel
Macao
Boxnie
Liverpool
Sullivan
Macao
Cliver
29
Eneas Fraser Priestman
13
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Macao
F. Zabelle
East Coast
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19
Webber
Macao
Chusan
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Sydney
" Ternate
23
Inglis
JULY.
1st Pelorus
2nd Lord Amherst
Ariel
21
Caroline
4th Wissahickon
71
Cacique
5th Anna
"Beucoolen
Eldred Itehling Clarributt
Calcutta River, with loss of spars-also on their way Red Rorer reports the General Kydd going up to China, Schooner Maria, Ship Mermaid, & Curseljee Cowasjee. WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
REPORTED-Moira for Chusan.
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VICTORIA, THURSDAY JULY 18TH, 1843.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Lords, to his own residence in Bond Street, therein mentioned. The following are the parti and had been that night in his place during culars contained in this communication:- the debate upon Lord Brougham's motion. 20th The Duchess of Northumberland lost The pale began on the 18th, and lasted till the Richard Arkwright, the richest Com-top-gallant-masts, several sails, and started a plank May-The moner in Europe, died at his seat in Derby-The Portly lost flying-jib-boom, bulwarks wash- shire, on the 23d April. sail-The Teazer lost her quarter boats and sails- ed away, and obliged to cut away jib and fore-top- The Champion, from Madras to Vizagapatam, was thrown on her beam ends--The Lord Elphinston and Lord Lynedoch, who left Madras in company with the Champion, had not arrived at Vizagapa- tam when she left-The Teazer reports that the Malikabar, bound from Calcutta to London, was obliged to put into Pinang with loss of sails, spars, and damage to cargo; we learn from another source that she has been condemned.-Sing. F. P.
RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 10th 1843.
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I do hereby swear, that I will boar true and faithful allegiance to our Sovereign Lady VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c., &c.; and that I will, well and truly, &c., &c.; and that I will, well and truly, according to the best of my ability, skill, and understanding, and without fear, favour, or affection, perform, do, and fulfil the duties and powers of a Justice of the Peace, over and towards all Subjects of Her said Majesty, presently, or hereafter residing in, or resort ting to, Her Britannic Majesty Colony Hong-Kong and its Dependencies, bet Dominions of the Emperor of China HELP ME GOD.
day of
Sworn before me, at 1843.
The Solony, West Indian Steamer, with the Mail of the 1st April struck upon a sunken rock coming out of the harbour of Corunna, and almost immediately went down. Seventeen passengers and eighteen of the crew were lost.
The letters and papers by the Bombay mail of the 1st March, were delivered in London on the 7th and 11th April. Vincent John Stanton, Chaplain of the The Queen has appointed the Reverend Colony of Hong-Kong.
The following extract from Le Cerneen, Mauri-, tius paper, of 18th April has been handed us. The Catherine Stewart Forbes put into Mauritus on the Lieutenant-Colonel Chesney, who was 12th April, having met with a hurricane which employed in the Euphrates &c., &c., has lasted from the 7th to the 9th of that month. She received orders to proceed to Hong-Kong, had sustained much damage-had her bulwarks as Commanding Officer of Artillery. Thir-and staunchions carried away, and lost sails, spars, teen of the R. A. accompanying him.
boats, &c., she had 4 feet of water in the hold, and about 60 tons of cargo hove over board. The barque Waverly, from Batavia to Amsterdam, had also reached Mauritius, having been in a hurricane from. theth to the 9th of April-she had lost fore-mast, main and mizen top-masts, bulwarks, &c.
M GENERAL SUMMARY. The affairs of India have occupied a considerable portion of public attention, occasioned, in the first instance, by the news of our successes a Hyder- abad, and latterly, by the appearance of Lady Sale's narrative, which confirms to at melancholy vessela which had put into Mauritius, having been The following are the names of the other degree, the worst features of Lieut. Eyre's history, damaged in the same hurricane-Roxburg, Robin and has therefore revived a demand for further Gray, Blanche, Argo, Margaret, Sea Queen, and Jaquiry, Of Lord Ellenborough's policy in Rambler-Singapore Free Pres, Scinde, we shall merely say that it has been very generally censured; for it is considered to be diametrically opposed to his Lordship's declarations public interest has taken place here during the past leaving this country, that his government was to be of a pacific character, The whole subject of robbing the man who was shot in the act of Parliament as soon as official intelligence has recovering from his wound. The other 16 that been received. were apprehended on suspicion were discharge for want of proof.
Alexander Scott, Esq., is appointed to officiate as Recording Officer to the Crimi-on nal and Admiralty Court at Hong-Kong, until the pleasure of Her Majesty's Govern- ment be known.
By order,
alt dany RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government-House, along bru Victoria, Hong-Kong, 6th July, 1843. General Order, by the Honourable the Governor, &c. &c.
CHIEF MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE.-Nothing of
wook The
In consequence of the Easter recess, the parlia- mentary news furnishes nothing of striking import- MARINE MAGISTRATE'S OFFICE.-On Tuesday ance, especially relating to India.-There are some five Sailors were tried for Rioting on board the particulars, however, which demand notice. Up- Eleanor Lancaster, of Liverpool, at Whampoa on a motion for voting a sum for the purposes of but on volunteering to serve in the Navy, no Overland Communication. Sir R. Peel took occa- sentence was passed. One sailor was convicted of the Pasha, who while the British forces were of his duty, and fined five pounds, with fourteen sion to bear testimony to the generous forbearance ce of striking the second mate while in the discharge blocading Alexandria, permitted the transit of our days imprisonment. mails through Egypt. From what transpired on this occasion, we collect that there is no inten- tion of establishing a bi-monthly communication with India. Lord J. Russell has given a sort of conditional notice of a vote of thanks to Sir H Pottinger, but no day has yet been fixed for its discussion. Slavery in the East has been adverted
A China Boatman was fined for breach of the harbour regulations, by being found at 10 P. M. proceeding to a ship--the orders being that no China-boat shall proceed to, or from the shore and any vessel between the hours of 9 P. M. and sun- rise.
Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 6, 1843, Lieutenant Wade, of Her Majesty's 98th regi- ment having been reported qualified for the duty. he is, at the request of Major-General Lord Saltoun, K. C. B., & G.C.H. &c., &c., appointed Chinese Interpreter to Her Majesty's Land Forces, in China, and is attached to Head Quarters. Lieutenant Wade will receive a Salary, into, and this the foregoing, thanks to Lord Ashbur- NOTICE.-The Interest and Responsibility of MR ton for the Washingten Treesrod by Trond
and twenty-five Rupees per Mensem [Rs. 225], pending a reference which will be made to Her Majesty's Government. By order,
G. T. BROOKE, Lt. H.M. 55th Regt., Military Secretary.
ARRIVAL OF THE OVERLAND MAIL. At a late hour on Tuesday we received our letters and papers from London, to the 6th of May, but being then nearly all in type, we are only able this week, to notice the most important items of news.
A few minutes after four in the morning of the 25th of April, the Queen was deliver- ed of a Princess, and at the latest date, both mother and daughter were going on most favourably.
On the morning of the 21st of April, the Duke of Sussex expired at his apartments in Kensington Palace. His Royal High- ness was in his 71st year, and according to his expressed wish, was not buried in the Royal Vaults, but in the Kensal Green Cemetery. The funeral took place on the 4th of May. ok place
The Earl of Hopetoun was found dead in a common Cab, on the 7th of April. He was on his way from the House of
Brougham and Mr Hume, together with addresses coased on the 30th ultimo, and MR DONALD MATHE. of congratulations and condolence to the Queen, SON, and MR DAVID JARDINE, are this day adimitted have principally engaged the attention of Parlia- Partners. ment since its re-assembly. The Chancellor of Our Firm now consists of-ALEXANDER MATHE- the Exchequer will make his financial statementsON, ANDREW JRDINE, DONALD MATHESON, DAVID on the 8th May. JARDINE, and WILLIAM STEWART.
The Month's ar ivals comprehend the Asiatic Syria, Cadet, Hebrides, and John Calvin, at Lon don; and the John O'Gaunt and Litherland, at Liverpool.
With the exception of a small extent of business in fine Congous of recent arrivals, the Market throughout April has been marked by continued that has been otherwise effected by private con- depression, the very limited amount of business
tract, has tended to confirm the anticipated decline prices.
in
On the 11th a Sale of 181 Packages, the pro- perty of the Assam Company, took place: the qualities were of the usual character, and prices encouraging, ranging from 4d. to 54d. for Bohea; 1s. 4d. to 2s. 6d. for Campoi and Congou; 2s. 6d. of Green Tea show an improvement. to 4s. Id. for Souchong and Pekoe; the specimens
The Thomas Grenville was burned in the Bay of Bombay, on the 6th June, and all her Cargo entirely destroyed.
ap-
GALE IN THE BAY OF BENGAL-There pears to have been a very severe gale in the Bay been done. We have been favoured with a of Bengal last month, by which much damage has memorandum relative to it, but we are afraid that more disasters may have happened than what is
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Chinn, 1st July, 1843.
TO LET,-Spacious Dry and Secure BRICK GODOWNS, situated below, the premises of Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & Co. For Terms, apply to, JOHN BURD & Co. Queen's Road, Victoria, Hong-Kong, 12th July, 1843.
TO BE SOLD,
By Public Auction, on Friday next, the 14th instant, [without reserve] under an award of Arbitration,
THE well-known TAVERN, BRITAIN'S BOAST." with the STOCK IN TRADE, now on the Premises. C. MARKWICK, Auctioneer. Victoria, 12th July 1843. FOR SALE, ON BOARD THE
INGLIS,"
A High Caste Grey ARAB HORSE, rising eight years old, thoroughly quiet, and has carried a Lady.-Lowest price, $350. Apply on board. or to,
Victoria. Liong-Kong, 12th July, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON.
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The Emperor is graciously pleased to command. that the name of every place which have contri- buted, be reported to him, as also the names of the zeal of the people. He moreover directs, that a individuals who have been foremost in moving the record of the same be duly prepared and preserved.
AN IMPERIAL REBUKE.-We perceive that a strong feeling has been excited by the pardon of Yik-King, who was degraded for having been dis- comfited by the English.
child, too, hr ed by Imperial favour, with high lil, distinctions. We should glad to believe that all this is referrable to an allowable a sense of which, time soreness at the national defeat and humiliation, will soon obliterate, but we fear we should be de- ceiving ourselves, were we to encourage such a belief. It cannot be disguised, that public opinion is against us in China, and of its teeming millions (proud in their numbers, strength and time- honoured antiquity) but few believe that the nation has really been beaten; the popular idea being, that the cowardice and venality of the Imperial Officers constrained the Emperor to grant condi- tions to the barbarians, which the people confi-seems dently rely on his abrogating at the first conveni- ent opportunity.
Bearing this in mind, we ought to be especially guarded in our intercourse, and as far as in us lies, we should give no occasion of offence, always striving, if possible, to disabuse the national mind of its inveterate prejudices, by sedulously pursuing the inost conciliatory course, and adopting a firm but strictly correct behaviour in all our coming
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It is said Houqua's object is to pay them to the British Government in liquidation of the old claims or for the war indemnification, and hopes they will be taken at par.
Yik-King is no restored to his former high rank, but has received official employment. Ke-shen, who was stripped of his wealth and rank has been similarly treated. This last act of the Emperor seems to be very unpopular, if we may judge by a lengthy report of the Imperial Censor, who hesitates Majesty. He commences with a quotation from not to speak very plain to his Celestial Confucius in favour of peace and good-will to- wards all mankind, a periphrases for the axiom Vox populi, Vox Dei. The Censor says, that which the people love is good, that which the people hate is bad. Do they not love truth and virtue? and do they not hate iniquity and falsehood; It, then, you (the Emperor) reward not the righteous and punish not the evil-doen, verily it will become a sore sickness to the land.
like foul birds and civil and military authorities and When the disobedient barbarians (the English) in the land,did not unclean beasts, wrought strife
We learn from Canton that Houqua, the senior Hong Merchant, has been collecting a vast quan, tity of Mexican, or South American dollars, although, before he made this sweep, they were Any irregularity or delay in the Delivery or Re-quoted at 8 per cent. discount. The rate of ex- their men flee away' Many reasons were given for ceipt of the PAPER, if brought to our notice, we change then being on London, six month's sight aus' ships were strong, and their cannon great, yet this disgraceful conduct, but although the barbari- will endeavour to rectify. We shall be much 4s 6d the dollar, on Calcutta, 222 to 224 Coy's. obliged to our Subscribers, if they will inform us Rupees for $100, and Sycee at 3 per cent pre-tainty of the Emperor's wrath greater, and if afraid are not the laws of the Emperor stronger, the cer- when any change of residence takes place. of the English, ought they not to have been more afraid of condign punishment? How much better to risk life in battle, than certain death in flight. Although the disobedient barbarians returned to their own country last autumn, and the beacon fire 19 no longer lighted, yet the Emperor was justly incensed at his officers having so grossly violated the on such conduct, the said officers were disgraced, de- law, by fceing from the barbarians, that he com- mandedthe proper boards to investigate and report graded, and condemned to death according to law. Among other things Yu-poo-yun (vide No.05) who was executed on the 24th day of the 12th month, hands and rejoice at his well-merited punishment. none were to be found who did not clap their
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. This Paper is uniformly published every Thursday morning. Our Subscribers can have heir Copies on application at the Printing Offco, Owing to an un-anticipated change at the Post-Office, we have not been able to communicate with maily know where we do. the delivery will be by a Chi- of our Subscribers, whose addresses we do not nese Cooley, with a list, which it is requested; parties will sign when receiving the Paper. POST-OFFICE, MACAO. In answer to Mr Rickett's, letter we beg to state, that up postage is payable on letters to Postmasters, connected with official duties.
Whilst there is not a habitable factory to let at Canton, yet Hoiequ will not proceed to repair or rebuild one, until an agreement be made to highest rate hitherto paid, and all the world knows take it at an enormous rental, far exceeding the that was most exorbitant.
The uncertainty and delay in the Tariff Negoti- ation and opening of the Northern Ports, with the announcement of Lord Aberdeen with respect to Opium, has been a heavy blow and soro discour agement to Hong-Kong, aud most of us think its Nonly value will be as a Military Post, and that for Commercial purpose we must place ourselves under the Yellow Flag instead of our own as we expected.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA,
AND HONG-KONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, THURSDAY, JULY 13TH, 1843 In our issue of the 15th ult., we took occasion to point out the anomalous state of our relations with the Chinese Empire. Whilst on the one hand we have the local Officers of Canton, and the Imperial Commissioner giving us the most unequi- vocal evidence of their earnest desire to cultivate an amicable and mutually beneficial intercourse with manifestation of aversion and hatred towards us, us, we have, on the other, an equally unequivocal by the Court of Pekin.
So undisguised is this repugnance to the Foreigner displayed in the Pekin Gazettes, that we have several times...deemed it..our duty to draw public attention thereto, as from its recurrence we Cructantly compered to beneve, that it was not the intention of the Chinese Government to permit us that freedom of commercial and friendly intercourse we would fain hope should have resulted from the Treaty of Peace.
Not to go over ground already occupied, we yet cannot refrain froin mentioning that our opinions have been much strengthened, and our fears greatly confirmed, by the last number of the CHINESE REPOSITORY.
Another topic of gossip in the Provincial Capital has been the elegant diversious indulged in by some of our compatriots there, since they have repaired the inclosures and restored the Compa. ny's Garden, which has long been in a most dis- creditable condition. (The Americans having in told that the exuberant feelings of several of our this respect set a very laudable example.) We are countrymen at the restoration, could find no more trees into the river, with their clothes on too; as agreeable vent than [much to the astonishinent of the natives] precipitating themselves from the the water was muddy and rather fragant-cigars have been adopted by the more recent bathors, who would only be laughed at, did not this public exhibition of their gambols and ablutions tend to depreciate the insione diereplan and deservedly provoke the contempt of the Chinese residents,
CHINESE INTELLIGENCE.
Gazettes, we observe that there is no diminution of PATRIOTIC CONTIBUTIONS.-By the Late Pekin the Anti-British feeling, il est Chinese patriotism. (in the aggregate, of a very large amount) furnish We have long lists of voluntary contributions ed by the different provinces for the defence of the In an excellent Journal of occurrences, compiled, empire. Individuals are particularized who have Lif we mistake not, by the most eminent of signalized themselves by their zeal in collecting our Chinese scholars] from the Pekin Gazettes, money and, enrolling volunteers to stop the pro- and other native authorites, we find that the Im-gress of the enemy, who have been rewarded by perial denunciation of the Formosan, massacre, es- The Linperor, for their devotedness and loyalty. hibits most markedly a soreness of feeling in hav The overplus funds are to be appropriated ing in this matter acted in compliance with the according to the future determination of the mili- wishes of the outer barbarums, and whilst the tary board. Officer who commanded the slaughter, and also the Intendant who assented, are ordered up for Pekin to be tried by the proper Board, to whom their cases are remitted by the Emperor, yet the Chifu who too was far from showing any mercy to the prisoners under his charge, has been advanc. ed to the Intendancy of Forthosa in lieu of the former occupant of that office.
It is reported of one district, in Keang-se pro- vince, that the elders, soldiers, and people, have contributed 103.000 taels of silver (about £30,000) and 58,000 chon of copper (about £10,000), of another, in the same province, that it furnished 27,500 taels of silver, and 87,000 chon of copper. One high officer says, he implores the Imperial glance to dwell for an instant on his list of patriots, and he assures-prays, Emperor, to deign to record his approbation of t the illustrious scholars and devoted people who were ready to dedicate their lives and property to his service, which wits non, die en than upholding the glory of righteous ness, the common good, and the public safety.
Again, New-Kien has been condemned to death as a traitor, for having been compelled by British valour and skill, to abandon the batteries of Woo- sung, and as a contrast with this treatment, and also the ignominous death of Yu-poo-yun, before noticed, the Emperor accords to the son of the Commander-in-Chief of Kiang-se province, who fell defending his post, at Woo-sung, the titles and honours of his deceased parent. His adopted Cush.
nation in the Court dialect of a string containing, 10,000 copper
A.CHON, (seen) we are informed by native, is the desig.
real as was Yii poo-yun's crime, much greater was the crimes of Ko-shen Yik-King, Woo-we, and others who have not yet received like punishment. Surely the hearts of the people are sorry, and men cry out, that it is by reason of their being of Tartar tribes and not Chinese like Yu-poo-yun. The Censor here enumerates the tribes to which they belong, and proceeds to say, that the whole empire was astonished at seeing official employment, in lieu of deserved death,accorded to Ke-shen and Yik-King, the former of whom, he says, was the first to be cozened by, and flee before, the English, which example, in so high a station, became so contagi- us, and wholly demoralised both the land and sea forces, hitherto unconquered.
ple's prayers, and at least, to degrade Ke-shen to He implores the Emperor to listen to the peo- the lowest rank, never again to be employed in a service he has betrayed. Thus gratifying the peo- ple's wish, then will the people's hearts be glad. True it is, that the people hate Ke-shen as a traitor. at nun mito pieces for sering tRAH TO the barbarians,
He adds, the secret of rightly governing, is to know when and how to reward, when and how to punish.
ports, that owing to the negligence of the officers DISTURBED DISTRICTS. Another Censor re- in charge, some of the disbanded soldiers have one instance captured a Mandarin of rank en route organised themselves into gangs of robbers, and in with all his insignia of office, baggage and money, amounting also of some of the lungers-on of officials, and other taels of silver. He complains bad men, going about ulider the pretext of search- ing for opium, but in reality plundering the houses to which they gain admittance.
the proper officer, to cast copper cash in Shan-se COINING. Permission is given, at the request of province. It appears that none have been made for ton years past, that now the present value of copper cash is 1440 to 1450 for a tael of silver. In old times two taels and one mace of silver was worth no more. At the present rate, it is held fit to issue a fresh supply of cash. We learn there are six furnaces at Shan-se mint, each will fur- nish annually, 17.400 tenou tseen or 17,400.000 cash. It is intended to employ at present only four for one year. The composition of the cash is stated to be a mixture of Copper, Zinc, and Lead,
in the Canton Official Intelligencer, we perceive A CHINESE EXPLODER. By an announcement that the Viceroy has, from the banks of the river, near Fa-te gardens, witnessed the testing of the no- vel invention of a Chinese "Warner," who, with equal quackery to his English proto-type calls his invention, "The bottom of the water cannon." The
TFRIEND OF
natives repeat a thousand extravagances with re- gard to this novel instrument of war. which, so far as we can make out, is a kind of shell that can be ignited, will not explode for a considerable time, and it is to be placed, when used, under the vessels of the Fan-kwei, somewhat on the principle, we suppose, of Fulton's invention. We note from the same Print, an Officer has been appointed to see that the gunpowder is well made, the sulphur and saltpetre well selected and dried. It cannot be disguised that increased attention is being paid to warlike affairs by the Chinese, and the whole tenor of the national mind indicates the intention of the Government to break with us as soon as it is sup- posed it can be done with safety. It is a pity that
we shall have to restore Chusan.
COMMERCIAL
By a late letter from CANTON we are informed "The Hong Merchants have, it is said made arrangements to pay off all the old debts of the Insolvent Hongs, which has been insisted on by the Mandarin. preparatory to the commencement of the new System. Of the $1,580,000 required, it is believed that Howqa will pay $1,000,000 Poon-ke-qua, $130,000-Gow-qua and Sam-qua, each 100,000-Mow-qua, King-qua, and Sao-qua, $50,000 each-Foo-tae and Pun-hoy-qua, each $30,000 and Ming-qua, $20,000.
Wholly uninformed as we are still kept, as to the nature of the duties to be adopted, and equally in the dark as to when the change will take place. business is quite paralysed, as we are obliged to refrain altogether from entering Imports or Exports till it shall please your Victoria Authorities to vouchsafe a hint. Meantime we incur a sad loss in interest of money and demurrage on ships, besides, this unlooked for delay will create much dissappointment at home, and may here produce a pauic by and bye when goods accumulate, should they all be brought on the market at once. The OPIUM MARKET is in a very excited state, owing to large Speciilative transactions for a rise among the native Brokers and Jobbers. The men do not know what to offer, and prices are regu- 'lated by the extent of credit on the time bargains. Patna has been quoted as high as from 3600 to 8720, and the tendency upwards.A Malua has participated in the improvement in the Bengal drug.
COTTON is selling daily in small parcels, mostly fine; prices of course very low, but speaking gene- rally nothing hardly is doing."
OPIUM.-The Red Rover has imported 13 chests Patna, and 43 chests Benures, and by her the result of the 4th sale has been received, viz:- Patna 1,160 chs. Highest 1,620 Lowest 1,465 Aver. 1,516 Benares 800 t do. do. 1,350 do. 1,360 1,400 At the early part of the week the Market was very dull and prices almost nominal, but on Saturday some parties having received advices of the above sales, previous to the arrival of the Red Rover, pureliases were made to the extent of about 280 chests. ut $650 a 860 for Patna, and $625 a 650 for Benares, since which prices have advanced to $700 for the former, and 8675 for the latter, and these rates are likely to be maintained particularly should the average of the 5th we as might as the Fou sausrate of which there is very little doubt. Some inquiry for Milwa but very little For sale; the principal holder is asking 8575 per chest. A few piculs of Turkey have been sold at 8460 per picul.
EXCHANGES ON LONDON-At 6 months sight, 4s. 4d. a 49. 44d. Some small amounts have becen negotiated at 4s. 24d. a 4s. 31d., and 4s. 68., the Bills being at 10 to 30 days 3 Singapore Free Press.
We now publish the continuation of Cap- tain Rosamel's interesting narrative, the first part of which will be found in No. 64. We hope to have room for the sequel in our next. It was written in the end of 1841. AMOY.
At Amoy I found the English Flag flying upon a little Island in front of the town. Eight days before, after a brisk cannonade from the English fleet the troops made a descent, but although the Chinese lost as usual a great number of soldiers, they made but a feeble defence, and the place was taken. The troops occupied the town for three days, but it is said private property was respected, the public establishments only being pillaged.
ANG GAZETTE.
ed alter veing fired two or three times. Then as usual commenced the slaughter, and it was pitiable to see the English out of mere sport, kill the unarmed and flying Chinese. They had only one or two men killed, and from 15 to 20 wounded, whilst the Chinese lost from seven to eight hundred.
As soon as the English landed all the Mandarins of the highest rank fled into the interior, where they were immediately followed by the other Mandarins and town met with none but the lowest elm entering the class
There was a great Chinese Adiniral at Amoy, and in his house there was an immense quantity of marine stores, cord, wood, &c. I do not know how many War Junks also were taken, but the number was
considerable
Three days after the taking of the Island of Ko-long-soo, separated by an arm of the sea, which forms the town, it was occupied by four or five hundred men who formed the garrison, and Amoy was aban- doned, but some cannon and mortars kept the town in awe, although, after this time, the English did not enter it.
The Island, which they occupy. is very well culti- vated, and contains sufficient number of houses to lodge comfortably the officers and soldiers. The Chi- nese, already, carry them provisions, for which they but the communication on both sides is very re- strained. It is to be hoped, however, that ere long, and when they see an opening for their produce, the Chi- nese will become less afraid:
pay,
A horrible
The
points on the coast for the Opium trade. The vessels that I found lying here were species of floating warehouses, they only trade along the coast, or remain in the bays close to one another. They are there supplied with Opium by the clippers, which bring it from Macao or Hong-Kong. One of these vessels had been anchored 18 months at Chimmo without once quitting it. The sailors dare not land-the sales are all made on board the vessels, and generally during the night. The Captain of this vessel com- plained of the stagnation of affairs, nevertheless, all those who have capital embarked in this trade make fortunes. On proceeding towards the North in every port are seen these merchant ships, who carefully con- ceal their knowledge of the beautiful and numerous ports which this coast contains,
CHUSAN.
Chusan or rather Ting-hae-heen, was taken on the 29th or 30th of September, 1841. The fleet had little to do not-withstanding a long battery of 45 or 50 guns of large calibre, some of iron and others of brass, which ranged seawards. The troops disembarked and attacked the Chineso on a height, who defended them- selves valiantly if not skillfully. An English Ensign was killed and some soldiers wounded--when the Chi- nese seeing a detachment advancing to take them in the rear threw down their arms and fled. Immediately the troops scaled the walls of the town which no one defended
In this attack, the hardest which the English have had with the Chinese, it is said that they 20 to 25 wounded; the Chinese left from 400 to 500 men on the ground.
Abandoned by the English scarcely a year since, they knew how to prepare immense works of defence. A foundery of cannon had produced from 20 to 30 pieces in brass, modelled from a fine Eu- were also innch improved, they had not onlyimproved, ropean gan obtained from a wreck. The carriages but they had greatly improved in all warlike con. structions, still they wanted some one to direct them, and above all to show them an example of bravery, but the Chief Mandarin who had sworn to the emperor to exterminate the barbarians took to flight at the very beginning of the affair. The poor Chinese without leaders thus waited for the enemy, they fired their clumsy matchlocks two or three times, and then turned their backs to the English balls that showered upon them.
little town be page took place, of all the houses of the 5 men, -2 killed, 3 that died of their wounds, and upon the Island of Ko-long-so, but the English say that this was done by the Chinese who had formed themselves into bands of plunderers. The Coast blockade consisted of the Druid forty-two gun frigate, commanded by Captain Smith, who had also under his orders the Pylades, eighteen gun cor- votte, and Algerino ten gun brig. A great number of Junks were anchored in port. To prevent any sur- prise, these wore all numbered. and boats patrolled amongst them, to see that they did not ignite some us fire ships, which Captain Smith expected, they would. I was received in the most courteous manner by this officer; he offered me any thing I needed, which the timber yards and other magazines could supply; he even begged that I would accept the loan of the charts and plans of the northern ports, and inse them freely. An intermittent fever, which did not leave me for a time, however, prevented me from profiting by his kind. ness, still I mention the circumstance, as affording a contrast with the conduct of the English officers of the northern expedition, when afterwards la Dahaide was afterwards spectator of the taking of the town of Chin- hue, at well as, of all the late movements.
The little that I saw of Amoy indicated a commercial town of the first class. The quay is nearly two miles long, with a causeway of smooth stones for facilitating the debarkation of goods at low water, and crowded with thousands of Junks of all sizes. Upon the Island occupied by the English, various construc- tions were actively going forward, a rude sort of a careening dock hud even been constructed, where Junks of 300 to 400 tons, was undergoing ropair, but a chain of small hills which separated the town from the anchorage, and Island of Ko-long prevented ne seeing much of the city, which contains from 70,000 to 80,000 inhabitants.
I could not learn at Manila [which once had the privilege of free trade with Amoy] why they had given it up. A Spanish Captain, however, told me that no more ships were sunt from Manila to Amoy, be cause no year had passed without disasters," they must have anchored their ships outside of the harbour with proper precautions. I did not seo inside, liardly the possibility of nccident The Captain had better at once have admitted that Spanish laziness alore was the cause, or more probably still, the horror which the inhabitants of Manilla have of all navigation on the coast of China, beyond Macao.
The harbour of Amoy is large and safe, and the largest vessels can anchor in the numerous arms of the sea which separates the Island, but in the interior of the channels, the navigation demands much precau tion on account of the numerous rocks just level with tater, and the violence of the currents caused by a tide of from twenty to twenty-two feet. The en- trance to the bay is very easy, and once inside the two islands forming the entrance, vessels ought to ride in nine to ten fathoms, without any danger. A little behind this is the entrance of the channel, which separates the town from the Island occupied by the English. The small charts of Dayot, which Hors. burgh gives. appeared to me very good. The four days that I remained here, did not permit me to survey it, as should have required to bave expended a month's labour at least, to have completely laid it down.
At Amoy, I procured for fourteen dollars, two oxen and some fowls. The water there is very bad, and difficult to obtain. They have not yet opened a mar- ket, but one would imagine, that the love of gain so inherent in a Chinese, would triumph over their re pugnance to trade with Europeans, and that the absence of the Mandarins would contribute to hasten their intercourse.
The Chinese had concentrated their forces at Amoy, which they considered one of the ramparts of their empire. In less than a year one foundery had pro- duced from 30 to 40 brass canuon, besides some of iron, which ranged in a line upon the beach would have formed a formidable battery, if there had been the least art in the construction of the forts, or cou- rage in the men that worked the guns, but the cannon and carriages was so buried in the earth that it was Chimmo is a little town which has a very good port impossible to point them, and each piece was abandon-opening from the East, and is one of the principal
CHIMMO.
Chusan has nothing beautiful or of importance to boast of but the port, which is however difficult of ingress or egress. The town of Ting-hue-heen sur- rounded with walls, is situated about a mile from the
sea, encircled with rivers, and very unhealthy as the great mortality among the troops at the first occupa- tion fully proves. The interior of the town presents nothing of interest but a Pagoda, within which were grouped a number of very grotesque statues, covered with a richness of painting and gilding of which it is almost impossible to conceive an idea. The English troops bivouacked principally in the Pagodas or Chi- nese temples, where the soldiers destroyed everything that they could. That which most amazed the Chinese however, was turning one of these into a Magazine, and General Sir Hugh Gough taking pos- session of another for his quarters,
When Ting-hae-heen was taken, the English shut the gates, and during three days no Chinese was per- mitted to leave the town. The intention of this was, to force them into communication, and to shew, by pay- ing for every thing, that the Chinese might open their shops without fear. At the time of my visit, a low days as the adian man of the merchants had re turned to their traffic, but this could not be said of all. besides, this town is very poor, having very little com- merce, and only known as a fortified station. After its occupation by the English, it was only used a port of safety where the ships of war could winter, and wait the approaching season. From hence, the expedition for Pe-chee-lee would depart to attack Pekin, if such be the plan of operations.
The English found at Ting-hue-heen, a very large store of grain which they hartered with the Chinese for cattle and provisions; indeed it was the current money, besides they found stores of powder, small arms, and iron cannon which they destroyed, and embarked about twenty or twenty-five brass can. non.
There is a strange account told of what took place after the English evacuated Chusan. The Chinese are said to have disinterred the bodies of from 300 to 350 English, and making trophies of their bones. sent them into the interior of China, as proofs of the brilliant victory which had caused the barbarians to fly before the redoubtable defenders of the Celestial Empire.
The same evening that I anchored at Chusan, the Admiral arrived in a steamer, from reconnoitering the river Ta-hen, upon which the town of Ning-po is situ ated. The day after the next, the attack upon Chin hae (a fortified town which commands the mouth of the river) was to be made, and already all the transports were on the move, a part of the expedition having quitted Chusan in the morning.
The Red Rover reports having spoken the General Kyd off the Sandheads, with loss of main, mizen, and fore top-gallaht-masts, and bul- warks.-Singapore Free Press.
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THE FRIEND CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZET
RECEIVED, ex POSSIDONE," A set of WYLD'S Maps, in handsome Mahogany Cases, with Spring Rollers. The WORLD, ASIA, and AMERICA, each in four sheets; EUROPE, and AFRICA, in six, and CHINA
in one ditto.
ALSO,
One of DOLLOND's very superior and highly-finished Portable four-draw TELESCOPE, with Silver Tube and Mountings, and fitted in a Morocco Case. Price, $120.
LIKEWISE,
D WILSON & Co
Have just received, and will land in a few days, ex AMAZON, a choice investment of Goods, consist- ing of
Plated Vegetable Dishes
Ditto Soup Tureens
Cruet Stands-complete
Cases of Knives, Forks, Spoons, &c.
Sets of Ten Cups and Saucers-Journals Account Books of sizes
Memorandum Books; Note Paper. Printing Demy
A few Leghorn HATS and BONNETS; a small quan- Paper: Drawing Pencils, Wafers,-Perfumery; Sets tity of MILLINERY, and a few..
BERKELEY CHEESE, & PLUMP HAMS.
Apply to
Macao. 29th June, 1843.
JNO. SMITH.
of Stew Pans, &c., &c. &c. Hong-Kong, 6th July, 1843.
NOTICE.
To Captains of Vessels and others connected with the Port of Hong-kong.
PAIN, & Co, have for Sale at their Stores, (the premises in Magistracy Street, lately known as the Exchange Rooms) the following Articles, viz:-
Prime Mess Beef and Pork, Paint and Paint Oil, Ship's Bread, Bunting, Turpentine, Tar, Cabin Bread, Brandy in wood and bottle, very Superior Golden Sherry, Port Wine, [Cockburn's] Claret, St. Julien Margaux, Hock, Frontignac & Barsac, Barclay's Stout, in bottle, Olive Oil, Oilman's Stores, an assortment of Beaver and Solar Hats, aud many other Articles too
JUST LANDED EX "SAPPHO." FOR SALE.Hams, Cheeses, Pickles, Sauces, Mustard prepared and plain; Bottled Fruits, Jams and Jellies; Sherry, Claret, Champagne, Bucellas. and Brandy; Foolscap, Copying, and Letter Paper, Wafers, India Rubber, Copying, Black, and Red Ink, Wallets, Blotters of sizes, Travelling Desks, Steel Pens, Quills, Letter Holders, answered, unanswered, private, and plain ja Bills of Exchange, Bills of Lad- ing, Music Paper, Office Tape, Red and Black Lead Pencils, Gold and Silver Pencil Cases, beautifully finished Gold Finger Rings, black and white Beaver Hats, Air Guns Hair. Tooth, Shaving, Cloth, Hat, Nail, and Shoe Brushes; Mechi and Rogers' superior FOR SALE-A quantity of Singapore Planks, just Razors, Scissors, Daggers, Table and Ponknives," Razor Strops and Paste, Pen-making Machines, Chamber Candlesticks, Signal Lanterns, Saddlery, Shoe Blacking. Perfumery, patent and plain Cork Screws, Table Covers, and a few very usefully litted Portable Gentlemen's Dressing Cases. Apply to
Macao, 2nd June, 1843,
JNO. SMITH.
FOR SALE.
One half of the British Barque" MERCURY." now Iving in these Roads. The MERCURY is a fast sailer. and stands I at Lloyd's for ten years, from 1842. For particulars apply to
G. F. DAVIDSON.
Hong-kong, 26th June, 1843.
NOTICE.
The undersigned; in connexion with MR PATRICK CHALMERS at present in England, has this day estab. Jished a house of Agency in China, under the firm of ANDERSON. CHALMERS & Co.
Macao, 1st July, 1843.
J. S. ANDERSON.
NOTICE.
The Public will please to take Notice, that I will not be accountable for any Deht or Debts that MR FREDERICK MYERS may contract after this Notice, as the Partnership is dissolved.
Witness my hand at Victoria. this 7th day of July, 1843, JOHN FORRY.
STEWARD OR VALET
An Englishman of 23 years of age, and who has the best references, wishes for n situation with some ship or person proceeding to England
Address C. No. 3. Office of this Paper. Victoria 11th Told 1949
1. HUME, Baker, opposite Allanson's Godowns- Begs to inform the Public of Victoria, Hong- Kong, that he has received the sanction of the Au- tho ties, and intends opening an Eating House, and should he be successful. will in the course of a short time, commence an Ordinary every day at one o'clock. N. B-Gentlemen Boarded by the day, week, or month.
The best Ale and Porter that can be produced. NOTICE--JOHN W. NORTH, would most respect fully inform the Merchants and Masters of Vessels that he has taken the loft over Kent, & Co's Ship Yard. for the purpose of Making and Repairing Sails, and would taost respectfully solicit their patronage. Hong-Kong, June 8th, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE At the Godowns of the Undersigned: -Forge Bellowe, Blacksmith's Tools. Carpenter's ditto: Singapore Plank, and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and Ship Provisions. Wins ad Spirits, Bengal Rico, Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolite, ditto Cigars, ditto Coffee, ditto Cocanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse). Sperm Candles Copper Boat Nails. Foolscap and Writing Paper Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of ather Articles.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
at No. 13, Queen's Road.
Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
FOR SALE-Superior Port and Sherry, ex City of Derry. Apply to C. W. BOWRA,
No. 13, Queen's Road,
numerous to mention.
arrived.
Apply to PAIN, & Co.
FOR SALE--Singapore Beams, on moderate terms. Apply to W. ALLANSON, & Co. Hong-Kong, 31st May, 1843. NOTICE-Goops and Merchandise of all descrip. tions received and carefully stored in spacious dry and secure Brick Godowns, situated on the Queen's Road No. 20, at Hongkong, upon moderate terms. Apply upon the premises to W. ALLANSON & Co. Goods are received and sold on Commission. Hongkong, 16th Feby, 1843,
FOR SALE.-Spackling Champagne, and Johannisberg Flock, from Messrs. T. Gicsler, & Co, of Rheims and Cologne. Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY..
Hong-kong, 29th June, 1843.
FOR CHUSAN DIRECT.
The fast sailing Brig "ANNA," I will leave this for the above Port, on the 2nd August-has room for a few Tons of light Freight.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA.
Hong-kong, 29th June, 1843,
FOR AMOY AND CHUSAN.
The Barque "FORTESCUE," 305 tons, CAPT. HALL, lately returned from Chusan and the adjacent bays. will Sail for the above Ports early in July. For Freight or Passage apply to the Capta on board, or to MESSES JARDINE MATHESON, & Co, Macao, Hong-Kong, 21st June, 1843.
THE Undersigned has on hand for Sale, a few Figured SATIN DRESSES of elegant pattern in various Colours-of Chinese Manufacture, at-very moderate prices. JNO. W. BENNETT. Hong kong, 29th June,
NOTICE.
IN consequence of the mutual Dissolution of Part- nership betweeen Messrs. BENNETT, PAIN, & Co., the Undersigned begs to Notify, that the Busi- ness will be carried on by himself, on the same Pre- mises, and most respectfully solicits a continuance of the liberal support he has hitherto been favoured with. Parties desirous of sending Goods for Public Auction, are requested to do so two days previous to the time of Sale.
Terms-Five
Auctions will be held every Friday, at Eleven A. M. One half per cent per cent, on all Goods. Commission will be charged upon all Goods bought in. Proceeds of Account Sales will be rendered fifteen days after Sale, or sooner if realized. JNO. W. BENNETT, Queen's Road, Hong-Kong. 1st June, 1843.
FOR SALE Ship Chandlery, Cables, and Stores of all de criptions, Port Wines, Pale and Gold Sherry, Champaigno Mosulle, Marsella, English and French Brandy, Gin, Bouled Ale and Porter, English Butter in Kegs, an assortment of Waim Clothing, and Beaver Hats. Apply to A. HUMPHREYS,
At Messr. Allanson & Co's. Godowns, 20, Queen's Road, Victoria ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns-13 Queen's Road.
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Brandy
FOR SALE-Beer in wood and bottle, now landing in casks, Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry from the JAMES CAMPBELL
Apply to
JOHN LEATHLEY.
NOTICE The Firm of the Undersigned, will be
Dissolved by mutual consent, from and after the
the said Firm, will please send them in for Adjust- 1st August next, and all pasties having Claims against ment, and others indebted, will make immediate pay- neut to,
WM. ALLANSON & Co. Victoria, Hong Kong, 1st July, 1843.
NOTICE The undersigned is authorized by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of Her Majesty's Land Forces in China, to receive all pack- ages addressed to the Officers or Messes of any of the Regiments employed during the late war. N. DUUS. Hong-Kong, 15th April, 1843.
eentry of clong Kong, and the ENGLISH MUTTON, fat one-half dollar per Pound] by Public generally, can be furnished with fine sending their orders to THE BRITON'S BOAST, on Saturday Mornings,
Bally Com
OR SALE,-Bongal and Bally Rice, Bally Coffee; Dball, Copenhagen Cherry Cordials in Pints: Manila Cordage, Oakum, Corks, Singapore Planks, nilla Cigars; Havannah ditto, in quarter Boxes, Sar- Anchors and Chains; Manilla Rumi, Chocolate; Ma. dines, Turpentine; Seidlitz's Powders, and a variety of other Articles.
At the Godowns of JOHN BURD & Co. Victoria, Hong-Kong, 3d July, 1843,
HATS!! HATS!!
JUST received and will be opened for Sale, on Thurs- day next, a few Light GOSSAMER HATS, Black, Brown, and White.
Victoria, 4th July, 1843.
P. TOWNSEND.
GRANITE GODOWNS TO LET OWNS
BY THE MONTH, OR LONGER PERIOD. THEY are of different sizes, and capable of con- taining 500 to 2000 Bales Cotton.
ALSO,
Merchandize received on Storage, at a low rate per package. Apply to, C. V. GILLESPIE, 46, Queen's Road.
Manufactory at Manila-a superior article. FOR SALE-Patent Cordage, from the Steam Apply to C. W, BOWRA, No. 13, Queen's Boud.
in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork. Hong-Kong, June 1st, 1843.
FOR SALE-Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate-ware, Paper, Shot, Window Gluss, and several other articles.
Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. TO LET-A BUNGALOW, near the West Point. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843. Barrack-Apply to
R. WEBSTER.
FOR SALE on board the "INGLEBOROUGH;" few Barometers. Canvass; superior Ash Oars; Baltic Deals; and a Apply on Board. Hong-kong, 28th June, 1843.
FOR SALE The following important and valu- able Property; several extensive Marine Lots, having fully situate, and commanding a fine view of the Bay gatons, drengin ing purposes. and Town; Large Plots of Ground eligible for Build-
The whole of the Property is situated in a first-rate For particulars, apply to, locality, contiguous to Government Hill, and offers a highly desirable and safe investment for Capital. E. FARNCOMB, Solicitor otary and Hong-Kong, 29th May, 1843.
DIED.-At Madras, on the 20th May, Henry Pybus, Esq.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVED.
JULY
9th Emu
Scanlan
London
39
Buckingham
Posthumous
Mc. Gregor Bombay Milner
Manila
Castle Huntley
Reddie
Bombay
Duchess of Northumberland Scott
Madras
11th Petrol
Pruen
Bombay
"Patua
Whampoa
12th Dido
Singapore
Red Rover
Mc. Murdo
Macao
SAILED.
JULY.
Sydney
Sullivan
5th H. M. S. Childers 7th Warlock
19
Red Rover
9th Bahamian
Macao Mc. Murdo Pearson Liverpool WILLIAM PEDDER, Harbour Master.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED FOR THE PROPRIETORS, AT THE PRINTING OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD, VICTORIA.
THE FRIEND OF CHINA, LONGBONG G A ZET GAZETTE.
AND
No. 70 VOL. I.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Owing to the great pressure of Public Business, Sir Henry Pottinger regrets that he cannot have the pleasure of seeing visit- ors on Mondays and Thursdays, until after the departure of the AKBAR Steamer, on the 1st August.
By order,
RICHARD WOOSNAM.
Government-House, Victoria, 19th July, 1843.
VICTORIA, THURSDAY JULY 20TH, 1843.
The H. C.'s Steamer "AKBAR" will be despatched from this place, for Suez, on Tuesday, the 1st of August, and the Mail to be forwarded by her to England, will be closed at the Post-Office at four o'clock on the preceding evening, By order, RICHARD WOOSNAM. Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, 15th July, 1843. Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 14th, 1843. General Orders, by the Honourable the Governor & Commander-in-Chief. Intelligence having been received of the melancholy event of the death of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, on the 21st of April last, the Honourable the Governor, &c., is pleased, in obedience to Her Ma- jesty's commands, to direct that all Officers serving in this Colony, shall wear a Black Crape round the left arm, with their uni- forms, for a period of fifteen days from this
date.
By order,
G. T. BROOKE, Lt, H. M. 55th Regt., Military Secretary.
Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong,
July 14th, 1843,
General Orders, by the Honourable the Governor, & Commander-in-Chief.
A Royal Salute will be fired to-morrow, at one o'clock, in honour of the auspicious event of Her Majesty the Queen having been safely delivered of a Princess, on the morning of the 25th April last. By order
G. 1. BROOKE
Lt. H. M. 55th Regt., Military Secretary.
Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 18th, 1843. General Order, by the Honourable the Governor, &c.
At the recommendation of Major-Gene- ral Lord Saltoun, commanding the Land Forces in China, the Honourable the Go- vernor is pleased to direct that on all occa- sions where Guards on shore are furnished by Troops stationed on board Ship, such Guards shall be supplied with the usual daily allowance of fire-wood, by the Com- missariat Department.
This Order is to have retrospective effect with regard to the Troops on board Her Majesty's ship Sapphire. By order,
G. T. BROOKE,
Lt. H. M. 55th Regt. Military Secretary.
Government-House, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 18th 1843. General Order, by the Honourable the Governor. &c.
At the recommendation of Major-Gene- ral Lord Saltoun, commanding the Land
Forces in China, the appointment of Ser- jeant Thomas Miller, of H. M. 98th Regi- ment, to be Garrison Serjeant-Major, of Victoria, is confirmed from the 1st instant, on a Staff Salary of Twenty Rupees per month, and the following establishment is also sanctioned from the same date.
1 Head Cooly
7 Coolies at 86
By order,
8.7 42
Price monthly. Or 12 8 yearly.
FOR SALE-A few Bally PONIES, lately im ported, and in good condition. Apply to, JOHN BURD & Co. Hong-Kong, 12th July 1843-
"
FOR SALE, ON BOARD THE INGLIS,"
A HIGH Caste Grey ARAn HonSE, Erising eight years old, thoroughly quiet, and has carried a Lady.-Lowest price, $350. Apply on board, or to,
Victoria, Hong-Kong,
849-Monthly.
G. T. BROOKE,
Lt. H. M. 55th Regt., Military Secretary.
12th July, 1843.
G. F. DAVIDSON,
FOP SALE-Salad Oil, Cherry Brandy, Gin, English Sad- dles, Eau de Cologne, Corks, Plate.ware, Paper, Shot, Window Glass, and several other articles. Apply to F. H. TIEDEMAN, Magistracy Street. Hong-Kong, 15th June, 1843.
ABRAHAMS, & Co.. are now ready to receive Goods on Storage and Commission, at their spacious Godowns--13 Queen's Road.
ABRAHAMS, & Co. have on Sale, Cognac Brandy in casks. Do, in 1 dozen cases, Champagne do., Sherry in quarter casks and cases. Champagne in 3 dozen cases. Claret, Prime Irish Pork. Hong-Kong, June 1st, 1843.
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE
Chief Magistrate's Office, Victoria, Hong-Kong, July 14, 1843. The following is again published by au- thority, for general information : It has been lately Notified by Procla- mation of the Chief Magistrate, to the Chi- nese Inhabitants of Hong-Kong, that, be- tween the hours of eight and ten P. M., they are prohibited from being out of their houses without lanthorns, and that after At the Godowns of the Undersigned;-Forge Bellows, ten o'clock P. M., and until daylight on the Blacksmith's Tools, Carpenter's ditto; Singapore Plank, and Beams, Ship Chandlery of all description, and following morning, no Chinese will, in future Ship Provisions. Wines and Spirits, Bengal Rice, be permitted to go out under any consider-Manila Patent Cordage, ditto Chocolate, ditto Cigars, ation, unless he can produce a pass in Eng- ditto Coffee, ditto Cocoanut Oil, Corks, Sardines, Seidlitz Powders, Gunpowder (coarse), Sperm Candles lish, specifying his object in being out at so Copper Boat Nails, Foolscap and Writing Paper late an hour. Cutlery and Hardware, And a variety of other Articles.
A Proclamation has also been issued, prohibiting, under penalty of severe punish- ment, all Chinese Boats or Vessels, from moving about the harbour after Gun-fire at nine o'clock P. M., and until Gun-fire at daylight on the following morning.
W. CAINE, CHIEF MAGISTRATE.
CONTRACT.
Victoria, 13th July, 1843f.,
SEALED Tenders will be received at the Office of Major Grant, the Assistant Adjutant-General, till 12 o'clock of the 26th instant, for Works to be execut ed by Contract under the Commanding Royal & Super. from Plans and Specifications for Contract, will be intending Engineer, Full information upon the same obtained at the Engineer's Office, in the Ordnance
Barracks.
The Sealed Tenders to be marked on the Cover By order,
J. HOPE GRANT, Major, Ast. Adj. General.,
VICTORIA HOSPITAL,
FOR
SEAMEN,
Nos. 1, 2, 3, Queen's Road, immediately opposite Fearon's Wharf.
Physician and Surgeon, JAMES SATCHELL, M. D. Assistant Physician, and Surgeon,
RICHARD JONES, M. D.
Apply to C. W. BOWRA, at No. 13, Queen's Road. Hong-kong, 17th May, 1843.
West Point Barracks, July 10th, 1843. THE Officers of H. M.'s 55th Regiment will not be accountable for any Debts contracted by their Mees Comprador. '
NOTICE.
THE Undesigned has just landed ex" PASSENGER," Watson, from England, the following Stores, &c. Alsopp's Pale Ale, in three dozen cases Fine Pale Sherry, in Hogsheads
Superior ditto Brandy, ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
Ditto
do
Sherry, in bottle
do Brandy, in do (Martell's)
Claret
Champaigne
Port Wine
Best Cherry Brandy
Ditto do Cordial
Ditto Rum Shrub
Ditto Rasberry Cordial,
Fine Fancy Biscuit
Abernethy do.
Plate Glass [of Sizes]
Looking Glasses
Assorted Pickles
Ditto Sauces
French Olives
Ditto Capers
Salad Oil
Rasberry Vinegar
Fisher and Moxhay.
Chili, Tarragon, Garlick, and Eschlate Vinegar Best W. W. Vinegar
Ditto Durham Mustard
Bottled Fruits
Jams and Jellies in Glass
Fine Loaf Cheese
Ditto Stilton do.
Prime Wiltshire Bacon
Salted Salmon
THE HOSPITAL is now open for the reception of Smoked Herrings Patients, and is furnished with every convenience necessary for the comfort and speedy recovery of the sick.
Patients are admitted at any hour of the day or night, on production of an undertaking to defray the expenses incurred, signed either by the Captain of the Vessel to which the sick person belongs, or a Member of some Mercantile Firm in China. No Patient can be admitted without such an undertaking. TERMS -For Medical attendance, Medicines, and Provisions,
SEAMEN-One Dollar. OFFICERS-Twoo Dollars per day.
Victoria, Hong-Kong, 20th July, 1843.
Bloater Paste
Leadenhall Ox Tongues
Jams in Jars Cod Sounds Currants
Muscatels
Jordan Almonds
Naples Macaroni
Fine York Hams
Assortment of Kirby's Pins, Needles, and Fish Hooks
Sedlietz Powders
Double-Barrelled Fowling Pieces, in Cases
ALFRED HUMPHREY 3,
20, Queen's Road.
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