The Straits Times, 5 June 1855
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Title Section20 1855-06-05 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. AND SINGAPORE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, VOL. 11th. published every [TUESDAY JUNE sth, 1855] TUESDAY MORNING NO. 74320 words
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Advertisement925 1855-06-05 1 miTBS Or BUBSOIUPTIOH Annually.. Bp. Dr.. 18 Hal f. Yearly.. 9 f Hutrterly.... I One Month... 14 1 A Single Copy— One Rupee. LIST OF ARTICLES FOR SALE A T THE COMMISSION ROOMS OF JOHN LITTLE CO. COMMERCIAL SQUARE— SINGAPORE. ihHlih Outfitting Department. Riots shoes, and slippers, Haris and London925 words
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Advertisement496 1855-06-05 1 Ny land, Ac, Muslin Gloves— French Kid, White and coloured, White and coloured silk. A thread Parasols —silk, plain, and figured Ribbons— silk, satin, bonnet and children's, a great assortment Thread cotton on reels, Silk, tapes, bobbin; Needles, Pins, crochet Threaed, and needles Babies' Hoods and Hats— silk and satin,496 words
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Advertisement761 1855-06-05 1 Messrs. WHAMPOA AND CO.'S ADVERTISEMENT. MlWiWi "Messrs. WHAMPOA A Co. have always on Sale an extensive and choice assortment of the following goods, selected specially for their Stores. WHOLESALE RETAIL A FOH EXPORTATION. ittUUnrrp ]QOottrp. Articles for the Work Table i £alzarine dresses; Bonnets of the latest modes, from Haris;761 words
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Advertisement840 1855-06-05 1 AOBNTS. i London— F. Algir Co Calcutta— Thacker A Co. [rencs j Hongkong Armst'ong ft Lsw I Batavia Langc 4 Co, N OJ^I C E CURSETJEE FROMMORZE. HEREBY gives Notice that he has withdrawn from the firm lately carrying on Trade and business under Ihe style of LITTLE, f.URSETJKK A840 words
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Advertisement621 1855-06-05 2 coats and jackets; cigars, ManiU No. 3 and 4 ciga cases, Manila and China; colors, oil and water, in tin I boxes and cakes; camphor wood trunks; crowns, for naval caps; dinner ana tea services; dressing cages; I desks, travellers writing; fowling pieces, single and double barrel pistols, gunpowder and621 words
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Advertisement764 1855-06-05 2 INSPECTOR OF ERACNHES. W. Fbsderick Fbmusson Esq. STANDING COUNSEL. T. C. Mobton, Esq., 10, Old Post Office Street. Officiating.— W. Ritchie, Esq. BANKERS.— The Bank of Bengal. SOLICITORS. Rmeht MoBlet Thomas, Esq. 6, Old Post Office Street MEDICAL OFFICER.— Duncan Stewart, m. d. Presidency Surgeon 29, Chowriughee Road. SECRETARY.— P.764 words
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Advertisement558 1855-06-05 2 CALCUTTA MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY. rpHE Undersigned, having been appointed X Agents for the above Society, are prepared to take risks and grant policies, payable in l»ndon, Calcutta, Kangooi:. China and Singapore. SAKKIES MOSES. Singapore, 30th Sept. 1854. j CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. FTiHE Undersigned having been appointed Agent here for558 words
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Advertisement511 1855-06-05 2 LEA ft PERRINB CELEBRATED FBOMOCIfCED BT Wt EXTRACT of t LETTXS CONNOISSEURS, MM OBNTLEMAN 11^^ TO BE THE to Brother it ■k! WORCESTER, Hit, 1851 "OMIYOOODSAfICE" |sKp| «t m „.7, AKD APPLICABLE^ EVERY VARIETY BM»\ OF DISH. Lfflll ZSEP"—"**" WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCS. S*U ..,..,..11, it, ,r,.«..; Umlm km Smumt tWkalmte J-511 words
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Advertisement908 1855-06-05 3 Notice. SPECIAL BILLS OF LADING. A LL Parcels and (ioods despatched ky lnc an(l O. Company's W&KSjf SltMlII Ships to PINANO, (iALLt, MajpSggJJpnuAs Calcutta, Bombay, ami io Hongkong, Canton, and Shano- require Special Hills op Lading, which procured al Hie Straits Times Office Singapore, August, 1850. -a AAA rI RFS908 words
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Advertisement754 1855-06-05 3 very miserably has been radically removed by Dv Barry's health restoring food. Alex. Stuart, Achdeacon of Ross, Skibereen. No. 58,334, Grammar School, Stevenage, December 16, 1850. Gentlemen, w« have used yuurdelicioubfood forfour months, and found itadmirably adapted for infants. Our baby has neveronce had disordered bowels since taking it. R.754 words
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Advertisement1120 1855-06-05 3 The MnfaUibte Remedy HOLLOWiimMraENT. EXTRAORDINARY CURE OF SORE LEGS Copy of a Letter from Mr. Michael Hyatt, of Mtervt dated the 29« A of August, 1854. To Professor Holloway. Sin, A man in my employ, named John Jones, was for sixteen years afflicted with the most inveterate ulecrons legs, which1,120 words
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Advertisement574 1855-06-05 3 TRIESTE gj|§^ ROUTE. OVEELAKD ROUTE VIA TRIESTE. THE Austrian Lloyds Steam Navigation Company's Imperial Mail Steam Packets leave Alexandria direct for Trieste after the arrival of the Passengers by the Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steamers from Calcutta, on about the -Ith or sth of every month and an arrangement has574 words
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Article84 1855-06-05 4 SiNGAPOns: Tuesday, JfjjE stii, 1855. We h. re to announce the an ival of the following papcengers May 29 per Formosa from Calcutta, Messrs. Rothcram and Chag. Guye; 31 per Santiago from Batavia, Mr. O. Genkins perChusan from Hongkong, Mr. Rini. June 3rd per Sultany from Calcutta, Mrs.84 words
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Article40 1855-06-05 4 The French frigate Jeanne d'Arc left Hongkong April 30th for Singapore and Brest, having the Admiral onboard. The French frigate Virginie, having the new Admiral on board, is daily expected here from the Cape and Bourbon en route to China.40 words
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Article21 1855-06-05 4 Captain Curling, of the steamer Chusan, reports having passed, outside Hong- H kong, the mail steamer Cadiz, on the 24th ultimo.21 words
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Article39 1855-06-05 4 From stray files of Colonial pap >rs we learn that the Symmetry, McKissock, from this port arrived at Adelaide on March 28th. The Robettina, with part of the cargo of the stranded brig Nile, arrived at Melbourne April 10th39 words
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Article40 1855-06-05 4 We understand that ihe British bark Gratitude, now in the harbour, has been chartered by the King of Quedah for the fl purpose of conveying himself and suite from Ligor, ou a visit of ceremony to the King of Siam.40 words
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Article29 1855-06-05 4 China.— By the P. and O. Company steam-ship Chusan, Captain Curling, we have received Hongkong papers to the 23rd ultimo, from which we have extracted several items of interest.29 words
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Article138 1855-06-05 4 The H. C. steamer Hooghly pioceeded to sea yesterday in order to convoy the Junks some distance up to the China Sea. The Hooghly will probably be absent three weeks. For some days part the Junks have sailed away in large fleets, no less than 53 sailed on Saturday in138 words
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Article31 1855-06-05 4 Since our last issue a new Gun boat has been launched from the building yard of Tivendale and Co. We hear that some hands are now employed at the Dredging Boat."31 words
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Article41 1855-06-05 4 On Saturday morning last a small fight was got up at the new market, between some Hokien and Teo-Chew men; three of the disturbers were taken up and required to find sureties, which failing to do they were sent to gaol.41 words
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Article63 1855-06-05 4 We hear that the Ganahier men hay« recently petitioned the Justices to allow the pukats to come into the river again, and discharge their cargoes as they used to do before the May riots of last year. The application was refused on the ground that the river had been kept63 words
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Article69 1855-06-05 4 We have received several complaints against the time indicated by the 8 o'clock gun, anil we doubt not much inconvenience is felt for want of some correct standard. On enquiry we find that Captain I.eisk, the Marine Surveyor, is willing to give the correct time daily to the officer in69 words
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Article97 1855-06-05 4 For a week past the Town has been swarming with Chinese, in consequence of the Chinese in the interior coming to town for the purpose of sending their despatches" and remittances' 1 by the Junks. In Circular lload and its immediate vicinity may be seen about thirty hackuey-writers, who are97 words
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Article376 1855-06-05 4 Coroner's Inquests.-— An Inquest was held at the Convict Jail on Wednesday last, the 30th ult on the body of a female Bengal Convict, who had been murdered by a male Convict. It appeared from the evidence that the females were employed mixing mortar within the jail compound, and at376 words
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Article106 1855-06-05 4 We understand that the Band of the 38th M. N. I. will, in future, play at the Lines on Wednesday evenings and on the Esplauade on Saturday evenings. We subjoin a Memo, of the Music which will be preformed on each day. PROGRAMME. At the Lines, Wednesday, June 6th. Quick106 words
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Article184 1855-06-05 4 From the Melbourne Argus April 16th we learn that a general movement was being organized against the irruption of Chinese, there being upwards of 10,000 already in the Colony. The Attorney General had introduced a Bill to levy a heavy tax on their importation. On the 17'h April there was184 words
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Article322 1855-06-05 4 We observe that the authorities at Melbourne carry out fully the conditions of the Passengers' Act, and mulct every Commander whose vessel has more Passengers on board than allowed by the Act. Scarcely a day appears to pass without several masters of vessels being fined for a breach of the322 words
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Article227 1855-06-05 4 Calcutta papers are to hand to the 19th May. The Sobrow Salam, having on board the European convict Thorn and other felons destined for Singapore, left Calcutta on the 13th put back and sailed again on the 19th. From the Englishman's account of the proceedings of the Legislative Council on227 words
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Article541 1855-06-05 4 Pinang Gazettes have been receirpl to the 26th May. The Hon'ble tk 1;, dent Councillor entertained about I guests at a Ball and Supper on the auni. versary of the Queen's prth-dajr— dancing was kept up until within half an hour of day-light.— A correspondent in the Cozette asks what541 words
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Article353 1855-06-05 4 Thk Seat of War. The suhoijned, taken from the Calcutta Englishman M.i\ l!)th. supplies the latest intelligence Iroin the Seat of War in the Crimea Sib H. Ward has reached his wovernme'.t of Ceylon, being a pas-en^er by the Bengal; he recnved in Egypt the latest news direct from the353 words
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Advertisement457 1855-06-05 4 IN THE COURT FOR RELIEF OF INSOLVENT DEBTORS AT SINGAPORE. In the Matter of John Gra- Is hame lioyd, late an Assistant li hereby given, in the farm of Dare Co. at that upon reading Singapore, and formerly car- the Petition of the rying on Trade as a Merchant abovenamedlnsoland457 words
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Article463 1855-06-05 5 On Wednesday last a Public Meeting of the Inhabitants, convened by the Sheriff, was held at the News Room, for the purpose of taking into consideration the subject of European Convicts being transported to the Straits Settlement." The meetjj,,r was numerously attended. T. O. Crane, Esq. J- P»i was v463 words
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Article215 1855-06-05 5 On Thursday last a Public Meeting of the Inhabitants was convened by the Sheriff at the News Room for the purpose of taking into consideration the Rupee Currency Question. James Guthrie Esq. J. P. was voted to the Chair. The Chairman briefly explained the object of the meeting, and the215 words
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Article89 1855-06-05 5 We give below a copy of a letter addressed by the Justices of the Peace to the Governor, on the subject of European Convicts being sent to Singapore. We htar that the remonstrance was adopted at a Meeting of the Justices, and signed ty all of them, save Messrs. Dunman,89 words
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Letter512 1855-06-05 5 To the Hon'blc E. A. Blundell, Esqre. Governor of the Straits Settlements. Singapore, Ist June, 1855. Sir, The undersigned, who have the honor to hold Her Majesty's Commission of the Peace, have, in common with the rest of the Community, learnt with much regret and apprehension that Singapore is to512 words
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Article1374 1855-06-05 5 The European Convict Question. In accordance with the wishes of the Community the Comniittee appointed at Public Meetings, held on the 30th and 31st ultimo, prepared a Memorial to the Supreme Government in terms of the resolutions unanimously adopted by the Meeting. As a matter of form, the Memorial was1,374 words
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Article159 1855-06-05 5 Memorandum of Covers received for Delivery nt.Hnd dispatcher) from, the Singapore Post Office in the month of May, 1855. Received Per Steamer Koningcn der Nederlandm m from fcUfki 2 860 Siruiajxtre from Hongkong.. 674 Cadiz from Europe 10 MSI i. Do. f'om other places.. 1,492 Shanghai fr..m Cal. Pinnng l,oO(i159 words
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Article466 1855-06-05 5 Thk Prussian government hat been earnestly pressed by France and England to forbid the export of arms and contraband of war, as evidence of its good faith as "a neutral." No notice has y<*t been taken of the application. A separate treaty will be concluded between Sardinia and the Porte,466 words
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Article2222 1855-06-05 6 An important decision was given in the Summary Jurisdiction Court on triday last, arising out of a claim against the P. O. Company for the detention of a parcel. The facts are giyen in our report, but may here be shortly recapitulated. Mr. Marsh had ordered from Paris a2,222 words
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Article7268 1855-06-05 6 Rksuit or thi Transport Inquibt.— There lies before us the result of a commission of inquiry. It is such a commission as we were to have had a dozen of, and have now, we believe, several, for inquiring into the several services, instead of the Committee now sitting7,268 words
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Article410 1855-06-05 8 Calcutta, Mat 19th, 1855. Alum.— Quoted at Rs. 4\ per maund about 3,000 maunds in first hands remain nnsold. Betel nut. Has advanced to Ra. S{ per maund; the new crop will fetch Rs. 3. Bees' Wax.— Good bleached Rs. 43 inferior Rs. 36 per maund. Cotton. New410 words
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Article694 1855-06-05 8 Yesterday and to-day have brought us some rather heavy additions to our stocks of imported manufactures. Two vessels from England, of a united burden of 2261 tons, have arrived with general cargoes. A ship from Hamburg, 600 tons, has also brought a general cargo and two694 words
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Article343 1855-06-05 8 May 29 Brit, bark Gratitude, Fowley, Calcutta April 20. P. and O. Go's. S. V. Formosa, Tregear, Calcutta May 20. May 30 Arab brig Futleh Ahman, Nakoda, Pinang May 5. 31 Brit. schr. Ann Key, Wilson, Macassar May 12. Dutch bark General Michaels, Wilen, Saraarang May 26.343 words
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Article278 1855-06-05 8 Alcyone Haacke Liverpool Alma (8. V.) Durham via Calcutta Betty and Johanna Petersen Hamburg 16 Jan. Chilena Vaterhouse Liverpool Commerce Cardiff Bankbaarheid Postma Liverpool 11 Dee Dudbrook GUsgow Emclyn Tongood do Fleda Matheson London Free Trader Wade Glasgow Flag of Truce Day Liverpool 23 Feb Fiery278 words
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398 1855-06-05 8 (ON (.(JUU.S) VOYAGES BY SAILING VESSELS. fer cent To Great Britain 2 to 3| Continental I'orta in Europe 2 to Si Macao, Cumsinif moou and 1 suiting between 30th Hongjtong or June Ist Maich Uto 1} Whaupoa Amoy, during the above period respectively....398 words
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Article67 1855-06-05 8 On Kngland 6 Months credit* at U. 9jd. to 4s lOd Uf dr On Calcutta 223 to 224 per li"' dollar*. Kmnbav 30 days sight Ua. 225 to 227 per 100 dollar*. Sycee Silver 8 to» t per cent premium for large Company's Rupees per IUO dollars Java67 words
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Article52 1855-06-05 8 FREIGHTS TO LONDON LIVERPOOL. Tin £3. „e r 20 cwt Gambier. £4. t Pearl Sago. 4. 10 Sh^o Flour.. 4. Hides s.'loffee in bags £4. 10s per 18 cwt. B *ck pepper £4. 10-* per I cwt. Mt surement Goods £4. 10s per 50 cubic f». timta 4. 10s per52 words
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Article873 1855-06-05 8 —The Journal d* Bauui (x, et-Loire) telates ihe following act of cuurisf c*e ed by one of the sharpshooiers of the Cnm™^" 11' related by himself in a letter to his mother UJ I must explain to you that at about 120 Varrf our trenches the Russians873 words
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Article332 1855-06-05 8 NATIVE CRAFT. BRlTlSH— Muhabooly, Atiet Rahman. Sisters, Futile Raman, Futile Am" July, Dolphin, Sultan, Elizabeth, Samdanny, Adelaide, Polka. DUTCH— Kirn Tek Seng, Hap Eng, Bara Sangnan, Noor Salatn, Jadul Karim, Batavia, Pospai Bonga, Kaloor, Chan Guan Lumber Masboor, Alwee Segaff, Banjarniassin, Jenader, Denok. BALLY— Fattel Kair.332 words