The Straits Times, 1 January 1846
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Title Section14 1846-01-01 1 STRAITS TIMES MONTHLY SUMMARY VOL. 2nd. FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1846. NO. IV14 words
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Article136 1846-01-01 1 Straits Entelligence. II. M. Steamer Vultuhe. A letter dated Pulo C'ondorc December 31st, brought on by a Chinese Junk which arrived at Singapore on Monday last, affords us some particulars relative to the above Steamer from which we are sorry to learn that, detention has taken place in the jiassage136 words
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Article454 1846-01-01 1 Aquatics.— The challenge of the Rajah of Lingin, to sail his Sampan built boat against any boat at Singapore for 500 Spanish dollars a side, was accepted by several gentlemen. The stakes were subscribed and the favorite boat Maggie Lawder" was engaged to run against the challenger's. The known fast454 words
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Article82 1846-01-01 1 The H. C. Steamer Diana" took her deparlure (rum Singapore on Monday last with mails for Malacca, Penang, Maulmain and Calcutta. This essd will nut again return to the Straits as the H. C. Steamer u lloogly" has been sent down to -upply her place. >\'c really see no reason82 words
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Article68 1846-01-01 1 Departure or the Governor. OnMon»J last His Honor the Governor, whose state of 'lth we regret to state* is unfavorable, quitted Singapore lor Malacca in the hope of benefiting by a change of air. His Honor embarked on board H. C. Steamer Hoogty 1 at five in thcafterk >•■*, being68 words
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Article34 1846-01-01 1 of strength; and, in consequence of a delicate state of health His Honor dispensed with the usual salute of Guns due to his rank. The Hoogly" shortly after proceeded out ot the harbonr. Ibid.34 words
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Article70 1846-01-01 1 The Oriental and Peninsular. Company's Steamer '"Lady Mary Wood," which left Singapore December 11th for Hongkong, experienced severe weather in the China Seas and did not reach Hongkong until the evening of the 22d December. Owing to the very heavy sea that prevailed, the Steamer lost her main bowsprit and70 words
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Article50 1846-01-01 1 II. M. Sloop of War Ifflfl arrived here yesterday morning frob MoJmain. After receiving ol board theVuutalment of Chinese ransom silver from H. M.S. 2m, the Serpent proceeded to Engtaad-J^of^r* t» enable the Serpent to carry borne the above togpure, the greater part of her guns, were landed at Singapore.50 words
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Article131 1846-01-01 1 Skifpixq News.— On Saturday last the British ship Prince of Wales which left Singapore on the 9th iustuut lor Siam and the Spanish schooner Flecha which left on' the 11th inst. for Manila, returned to Singapore for repairs, having sustained considcruolc damage troin the heavy rolling of the water in131 words
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Article350 1846-01-01 1 Barque "Benjamin Heape" The Prussian barque Elizabeth, which arrived at Singapore last week, reported having seen a vessel on shore not far from Rhio; and from its being painted black it was generally supposed to be the Benjamin Heape which left Singapoi-e^^hci7th insL for Port Phillip. The H. C, SteamerJ&Jfcm350 words
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Article23 1846-01-01 1 Oq Thursday or Friday last a robbery wu p«rp trateiatthe Magnetic observatory; we regret t) notice that the thief succeeded in carrying off23 words
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Article80 1846-01-01 1 the dipping needle a loss, which, as it [cannot I b« supplied for many months, will interrupt the admirable series of observations in progress at the Observatory. Ibid. Letters dspatched from Singapore, Per Steamer Merapi to Batavia 510 p er Lady Mary Wood to China. 1,441 Ditto to Manila via80 words
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Article93 1846-01-01 1 Masoxic Lodge. Pursuant to the Warrant of constitution lately received from the Grand Lodge of England, "Zetland Lodge No. 748 1 was opened in due form on Monday evening last, the Worshipful Master and Officers installed and invested with their respective badges. There appears to be every prospect of this93 words
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Article111 1846-01-01 1 Chamber* of CoMM*RCE.-^At an adjourned meeting of the Chamber of Commerce convened yesterday (the 12th December) for the purpose of taking into consideration the following proposition "That in the opinion of tku Chamber %t will be desirable to introduce an Insolvent law into tJte Straits Settlements" The result of the111 words
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Article145 1846-01-01 1 Organized Robbers. It would appear that amongst the ill-disposed of the Chinese community V»ere are two classes wholly devoted to robbery aud answer to the Polygars, Thugs and Mhars of continental India. The most numerous and powerful party i» called Ting-tee-hoo and the other party, who are at deadly enmity145 words
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1905 1846-01-01 1 An Insolvent Law Required FOR THE SETTLEMENTS. •We are frank to confess that we hardly expected that so much discussion would have followed the consideration of the question recently propounded before the Singapore Chamber of Commerce as to the propriety, or otherwise, of introducing the Insolvent laws into the Straits1,905 words
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Article33 1846-01-01 2 (HfO ON Saturday List the Klings ofSingaporc save a dinner to cclchrate the vote of the Chamber of Commerce in favor of the introduction ol the Insolvent Laws into the settlement. what next?33 words
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Article34 1846-01-01 2 Shipping News.— The Captain of the Swedish Ship James Boorman, reports having spoken on Gth October the English Ship Richard Cnbden from Manila to Liverpool in Lat. 11* 35m. and Long. 112a 55 E.—lbidJ34 words
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Article494 1846-01-01 2 At a meeting of the Chamber of the Commerce convened on Thursday last, the qnestion relative to the introduction of an Insolvent law was again submitted and the letter from the Governor read. The result of a ballot, as on the former occasion, exhibited a majority in favor of the494 words
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Article234 1846-01-01 2 The Slave trad:-: or Tine Iviman Arc uiPELAGO. We arc concerned to learn that the hateful practice of kidnapping and slave dealing is carried on to sucli considerable extent in the islands of our neighbourhood that nothing short of vigilance and a well directs! force will he able effectually to234 words
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Article125 1846-01-01 2 Installing a RaJAii. We learn that on the 12th iust. t!ie Under Honing of l'aniiiijet Islaud was iustallcd in the Honors o( the Il.ij by a dep^lion, consisting of a Ilu'jce and nunier )is attendants, who proceeded to the house of the Dutch Resident at Rhio to receive the recognition125 words
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Article627 1846-01-01 2 STRAITS TIMES OFFICE JAN. 10. j^MMflff^, of the Steamer From Chisa The Oriental and Peninsular Company s Steamer Lady Mary Woo(/, Captain Cooper, arrived at Singapore on Thursday evening (&Ui insL) having let Hongkong at past 2 V. M. on Uic 1 st January. We annex a hsl oPpassengers. Hongkong627 words
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Article214 1846-01-01 2 SINGAPORE SHIPPING NEWS ARRIVALS. Dec. 9 H. M. Steamer Vulture, Trincoynalee; Brit. .shi[) liomhay Castle, Manila Brit, bark Sophia, Fraser, China 11th Brit brig Sir Wai. Wallace, China; Dutch bark Ik. Sen£, Sjtn;irang; Brit, schojtier Audi*, Calcutta: Brit, schooner Amelia, Ariaran:" French hark Amelij, .Bata\u; 12th Brit, brig Poppy, Mil.i>214 words
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Article181 1846-01-01 2 Dec. 9lh Brit. s^Jw^er Marie, Eastern archipelago Spanish brrflbFteclia, Manila 10th Bril. barb Favorite, Arracaii Brit, steamer Braganaaj Ceylon; 11th Brit, sliip Prince Regent, Calcutta; Dutch Steamer Merapi, Batavia 12th Spanish bark Santos, Bilboa Brit, bark Ceylon, Arracan Brit, brig Briltomartj Arracaii; Brit schooner Audax, China; Brit, schooner Poppy,181 words
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Article375 1846-01-01 2 We hive t) announce the arrival oftho following pastengMi s-.inv oar lust I T)'c. Pth— ]>-r YVrow. fi-.^^r. n? G. linpp.i Kiq Dec. »tfa ->-i- I;.,:.-',:;''.-.- ''.KiMiN ;1 h Ml-:. 1) Doc. lhh— jr-rS-V ll',,i. ITatiHJttoin Amoy, Mrs Rose pet A» h ftom f i itt-i, O. U pa •A.«375 words
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Article2396 1846-01-01 3 is 94 me demand 'at present for this r L narowness of the GovenMaest have done all they could, to check hundred tons might be placed at ior 9 per ton, (andalthoin a short time ihk Betnt •will be the starting point for many places by ng o n to2,396 words
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Article734 1846-01-01 3 BATAVIA.— The Dutch War Steamer Merapi arrived here yesterday from Batavia with dates to the ist instant. We not been able to lock over our liles, but annex the Anjer Cjhipping list from the iavu Qmnmt. Dec. 2 Dutch ship Verendochap, Schuehard, from Batavia Nov. 29 tot Rotterdam Dutch snip734 words
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Article873 1846-01-01 3 Rice. Several- shipments of thia urtkrlo are going forward ull the Indiamayu hai been pun-has ed aty200 perltoyang including bags. Tables rice ia vdHh/120 \\it:i bags. Several imall lots.ofNntBtags n have arrived from Bencoolen and been sold at _/'l()O per pkoL JJlack Pepper dull tAfVi. flutes abundant and dull of873 words
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Article1923 1846-01-01 4 Prices Current at Singapore. For Eastern and Western Pro d v c e—Saturd a y January lotu 1846. The Port of Singapore is free no Duties are levied on Imports or Exports no Harbour dues exist. Com<nn-rial «*«,;,.«.—Accounts are kept inSpanish Dollars and Cents—the Cent is a copper Coin, the1,923 words
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Article212 1846-01-01 4 Nation Vessel. Vessels Name. otu laptain. ritish brig II Untish bug 8 Dutch schooner British brig I British brig lir-'ishifig Uiiluh barque l biitish ship il. C. steamer Dutch barque i British barque British schooutr Brit, sclioouer British brig feiam barque l'rusoiaa bark *Si'.iuisL brig Dtdck212 words
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Article118 1846-01-01 4 FREIGHTS TO LONDON LIVERPOOL Antimony Ore £2. 20 cwt. Tin £2 Black pepper £4 per 16 cwt Cassia 9 shillings per box. Measurement Goods £4 4. per 50 cubic feet Sago in Boxes 4 4». for 50 cubic Feet. do. in Bags 4 4s. for 20 cwt. Gambier in basket118 words
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Article176 1846-01-01 4 MONEY MARKET. I London. C Months sight 4s. 3d. per Dollar 30 days sifrht I*. 2d. do. Calcutta.. 60 days sight Company's Bills 220 1 h MNfMi ditto 221 China.. .30 days sight at 1 per Ct prem. Madras.. 60 days sight 325 per l>rs. MO Bombay. 30 days sight176 words