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W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2d July, 1855.

No. 1.

In consequence of Instructions from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies having reference to the Government of Hongkong and its Dependencies, it is hereby intimated, that the Government Notification of 15th April, 1854, first in order in the Gazette of 22d April, 1854, is withdrawn from this date, and that all Communications to Government in matters concerning this Colony are in future to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, for submission to His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 6.

It is hereby notified, under the terms of Clause 36, Part II. the "Merchant Shipping Act, 1864," that the Certificate the Harbour Master for the time being, or that of , Esq., Government Marine Surveyor, will be received as sufficient to prove the Measurement of Ships requiring Imperial Registers at this Port.

No. 7.

It is in contemplation to offer for Sale by Public Auction the Land situated between the site of the late Howitzer Battery and the site of the late Naval Stores, forming a length of frontage of about 900 Feet.

Parties desirous of purchasing Lots in that Locality, either on the sea or land side of the Queen's Road, are requested to communicate with the Surveyor General on or before the 20th instant, in order that their wishes with regard to Size may as far as possible be attended to previously to the completion of the plan.

The Sale will take place on the 4th proximo, before which date the detailed particulars of the Land and Rental will be published for general information.

HE having requested, that a separate Bag be made up at this Office, independent of the Mails for : The Post-master General has been  to authorize the arrangement; and in future,  Bag will be made up with the General  to be delivered at  immediately on  of the Packet at the Month of the Ganges.

Y Order of the, it is hereby that Application to fill the Vacant Appointment of the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Hongkong will be received by the said Department until the  Order, 1855.

N Invoice of CUTLERY, ELECTRO-PLATED-WARE, NICKEL-SILVER, TEAPOTS, STONE JUGS,  or  FLASKS, and  TOOLS.

SMITH & BRIMELOW.

Hongkong, 7th July, 1855.

R JAMES CRAMPTON is authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this date.

HANBURY. & Co.

Shanghae, 10th May, 1855.

HE 's Steam-ship GANGES, Captain, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo for the above Places, will leave this TUESDAY, the 10th July, at 2

CARGO will received on board until 5 on the 8th, SPECIE until Noon on the 9th, and PARCELS until 2  on the 9th.

For Particulars regarding and, apply at the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong.

A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shipper to the Company's Agents with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from incorrectness in such declaration.

E have established Mr WILLIAM HAMMOND FOSTER,, in Hongkong, as Agent for our Houses in Canton, Shanghae, and Foochow; and all Business to his address comes under our control and guarantee.

RUSSELL & Co.

Canton, 1st July, 1855.

Large and Commodious HOUSE, at the corner of D'Aguilar and Wellington Streets, with extensive and. Entrance may be had immediately. For particulars, apply to

D. LAPRAIK.

Hongkong, 21st June, 1855.

Y Order of the, it is hereby notified, that Applications to fill the Vacant Appointment of the Office of DANISH CONSUL at Hongkong, will be received by said Department 15th October, 1855.

AVE always on hand an Assortment of SHIP CHANDLERY STORES of every kind.

An extensive and well-selected supply of WINES, BEER, and SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, CORDIALS, &c., of a superior description.

OILMAN'S STORES from a well known house of Copeland, Barnes & Co.; also, STORES per Overland Mail Steamers Monthly for domestic purposes.

Hongkong, 7th July 1855.

R ROBERT ANGUS has been appointed AGENT of the Canton Branch of.

Canton, 7th July, 1855.

N Invoice of Hubbock & Son's Patent WHITE ZINC PAINT.

SMITH & BRIMELOW.

VERLAND—HAMS, CHEESE, RAISINS, MARASCHINO and CURACAO.

SMITH & BRIMELOW.