The Straits Times, 28 August 1855

Microfilm: NL5556
Total Pages: 8
1 8 The Straits Times
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    20 1 STRAIT S TIMES. AND SINGAPORE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE. U)L. IITII. published every [TUESDAY AUGUST 28th, 1855] Tuesday morning NO. 7645
    20 words
  • Article
    Outfitting Department.
    978 1 toot* shoes, and slippers, I'aru and Lon-lon made. n m^VI llk nd c llon Buttons-Naval and v .tarr Cata. HeadT made dreM-SuttouU. Codriog- Office, .Shooting, of the flne»t «n<l li K hte«t ...erial t.ar|*t bags "fv.riou. aiics Corduroy for fTT-r- Caps-Naval. Military. Korage. and i>l.in |„th«-Miperfin« black and
    978 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      33 1 «.ts» or at- MucmirTioß '.nuaUv.. »p. Drs. 16 Yearly.. t f v afMrif A .<in«l*Co»y— On* Rupee LIST OF ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THK COMMISSION ROOMS OF JOHN LITTLE A CO. COIIMEKCIAL sgIARE-SIXGAPORE.
      33 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 2
      364 1 v. n tn r tf* co. IN returning their grateful acknowledgments for (he liberal patronage and support they have received, trust by strict attention, promptitude »nd liberality to merit a continuance of the favor they have hitherto enjoyed at the hand* of their Friends and ihe Public. Singapore, Jan Ist,
      364 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 3
      766 1 Messrs. WHAMPOA AND CO.'S ADVERTISEMENT. TlTcssru. WHAMPOA Co. have always on Sale an extensive and choice assortment of the following goods, selected specially for their Stores. WHOLESALE RETAIL A FOR EXPORTATION. iHUWnfri) »v jU?o<Hm>. Articles for the Work Table: Balianne dresses; Bonnets of the latest modes, from Fans; Chemisettes of
      766 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 1 Advertisements Column 4
      832 1 Sionm. London— F. Algar ACo Calcutta— lhackcr Co. [rfnos llongkoag Armit ong ft Law Batavia Lange 4 Co, NOTICE CURSETJEE FEOMMORZE. HEREBY gives Notice that he has withdrawn from Ihe firm lately carrying on Trade and business under the style of LITTLK, C.URstTJKK A Co., and he has this day
      832 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 1
      781 2 tx*u »n<l j»< keU; cifwt, ManiU No. 3 and 4 cig* emm, Manila ud Chin»i colors, oil and water, in tin koxe* and cake*, camphor wood trunks; crowns, for n»»»l c*p*; dinner and tea •rmces; dressing eaten; desk*, traveller* writing; fowling pieces, ungle and double barrel pistols, gunpowder and birding
      781 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 2
      842 2 /itfftiral, EnualiD, GENERAL LI Fe" ASSUR A N C E SOCIETY, i-*labiished, 1841. niMn n CAPITAL7~£SOO,OOO. HEAD OFFICES, 25, PALL MALL, LONDON. iNQLISH BRANCH. Tr ictus. ChnlM Hopkinson, Esq., Regent Street, bir Thorna* Phillips, T«mple Alfred Waddilove, D. C. L., Doctors' Commons. M Directors. Major Henry Doveton, JidwaM Doubledny, Esq,
      842 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 3
      603 2 Prospectuses, containing full particulars and instructions to parties desiring to insure, may be obtained at, or ill be forwarded fru on application being made to BO I STEAD CO., A'jenu. Singapore, 20th May, 1854. m CALCUT- a MERCANTILE MARINE INSURANCE SOCIETY. rpHE Undersijrned, having been appointed A Agents for the
      603 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 2 Advertisements Column 4
      490 2 LEA PERRIns CELEBRATED PUO.NOU.NCKI> CT 15 KTIUCT 111 11 amSi^ 1 TO UK TIIK JkV ,o U, I "ONLYGOOD SAUCE" «l I W<)UCIM; "r-fe£ -Ten i.va and ap:>licai:li: to i/^r th > BVEUY VAKIETY or mm. v^ g WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE 1 1 11 •'"HklN*. meISSEHUS?"* i Si. Peninsular and Oriental
      490 words
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      972 3 1 ii iion rI RES ivminiT !urnici\F, n. MMMIIf roMEWM'E BR E\PE\SE, BY }\KRY's delicious REVALENTA ARABICA Mi, save* 50 times its coot in other means of ■rf snd is ike natur.il remedy which his obtained from the lE isclit Hon. the I' Ar. h'leii <m Smart of Rom, I
      972 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 2
      731 3 all tht »boTe partir will be happy to answer any inquiries. No. 61,483, Dr. Wurier's Testimonial. Bonn, 19th Jmly, 1853. This light and pleasant Farina is one of the most excellent, nourishing, and restorative remedies, and supersedes, in many cases, all kinds of medicines. It is particularly useful in c
      731 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 3
      1052 3 NOTICE. THE Shipwright Business formerly carried on at Singapore, in the name of P. Badknoce, will from this date be carried on under the style of Badi .koch Co. Badenocii Co. have admitted Mr. William JtucH.. Shipwright by profession, a Partner in their Firm. BADENOCH CO. Singapore, \*t ifay, 1555.
      1,052 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 3 Advertisements Column 4
      792 3 NOTICE. JOHN AITKEX, late Master Mariner, MA NUEL FRANCIS DE SOUZA, for many v««r» Rook -keeper and Managing Clerk to Mb. JOHN STEEL, and TERTULLIAN JORGE DE SOUZA have associated themselves in Copartnership aa S hip-Chandlers, Sail- makers, Auctioneers and General Dealers, under the Firm of AITKEN DE SOUZA. Singapore,
      792 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.
    • Obituary
      DEATH.
      15 4 At Singapore, on the 27th August, 1855, Mrs. Jamk.b Sinclwk, after a painful illne*».
      15 words
  • Article
    Straits Times. SINGAPORE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 28tH, 1855.
    168 4 Straits Times. SINGAPORE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 28tH, 1855. wow We have to announce the an ival of the following passengers Aug. 23 per Sultan from Bruni, Pangeeran Budroodecn and family 2G per Charles Grant from Bombay, Mr. Dyrom per Glindaragh from Melbourne, Mrs. l'enny, and Mr. Copp. We have to announce
    168 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    123 4 By the last Steamer we received the first number of a new fortnightly paper published in London, entitled The LondonMail" intended for despatch by the Mails to India and the Eastern Settlements, via Marseilles." When we remark that th« London Mail is got up and published under the direction of
    123 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    108 4 On the Evenings o fthe 2ist,22nd, 24th and 27ih inst. thfe New York Serenatlers gave riniertainments at the Theatre lioyal, with great success. Illustrations of the *****'s life are probably not suited to th» taste of tbe Lovers of the legitimate Drama, but to such as enjoy the merriment of
    108 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    361 4 Coroner's Inquests— 4n t held m the 22nd Instant on xSZ> fceon Tee, W ho had commhted u i^^ the house No. 13 Kling streeT bv Tl > htmselfin the abdomen b w ith a c hL ?t wounds weie inflicted on tho the 13th Inst. and death ensue?" 8
    361 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    1100 4 On Wednesday, tie 22nd ins'ant the^ Grand Jury, having disposed of all the Bills of Indictment, made the following Presentment To the Honorable Jlet Majesty's Court of Jw'i-i---tare of Prince of Wilt* hland, Smfftn, and Malacca. The Grand Jurors having deposed of the Eil!» l»id before them, and having visited
    1,100 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      926 4 To Let. ffr^BJtak T^E HOUSE in Campong Olam a^^i] 1 formerly occupied by L Fuiiß SI 1 1 1 kM Esq c. Apply to JI 11ACLAIXE, FEASEE CO. Bimfport, btk August, 1855. MARINE U tfr anD eraeualtp MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY. Offices 137, Leadefchsril Street. T RUT TEES. Sir JaMU Matbcson,
      926 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 2
      641 4 The Scale of Assurance approved of by the Directors of that Company, together with Tal.le showing the amount of the monthly deductions, can be had on application to CAPT.H.T.MA^HAXa^ From whom also any further information desired can be obtained. PREMIUM FOR THE ASSURANCE OFCioo BACCACE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS, (According to
      641 words
    • Advertisement
      Page 4 Advertisements Column 3
      295 4 Hofwyl College, River, near Dover COMBINING the beneficial influences of Family and Home, with a sound and liberal Education, on moderate terms, to a limited number of Pupils. The sheltered situation, in the Country but near Sea-bathing, is most salubrious and delightful: the Greunde, Gardens, and Land Fifty Acres and
      295 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Article
    Untitled
    47 5 Sunday last was ihe 36th anniversary of 11. v H. PtMMt Albert's Birth-day. Yesterday (Monday) the Hag-staff at Government Hill and the Ships of War, in the Haibour were decorated with At noon a Royal salute was fiied from Fort Fullerton, and from H. M. B. (rreciaa.
    47 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    790 5 The Band of the 33th M. N. 1., will perform the following At the Esplanaile on Saturday. PROGRAMME. March by Mohr. Selection from the Opera De Zam-tta" ber Frriiiirung au l'eterhof Waker... Guny'l. Quadrilles "La Domino Noir" Aubcr. King I'ippin Polka D' Albert. G*'*>P Kuhner. t-3* The Band will not
    790 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    716 5 Labuan. By accounts received from Labuan per Sidney and Shanghai, it would seem that considerable apprehensions were entertained that the Balanini pirates contemplated an attack on the Colony. The pirate fleet was reported to consist of 16 Suloo or Balanini prahus but, as will be keen by our correspondent's letter,
    716 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    1162 5 China and Japan.— From an officer of the squadron ihe following letter has been received, which affords the latest details of the movements and operations of the British fleet to the Northward. Not only has Mongolia merged into the Russian empire, but it would seem that the Czar has annexed
    1,162 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    146 5 New Way of Getting over a Difficulty. A friend has handed to us the following recent instance of overcoming the well-known strictness of the Dutch laws of Netherlands India At the district of Blitar, in the ReridcDcy of Kederie, (Java), there has lately been erected a Rattan Suspension Bridge, over
    146 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    357 5 Thb Navil Forch and N NatV t Surgeons.-A return moved for by Mr. Brady, M.P shows that the total number of lJ er Majesty's ship Tana res! t B he iTarT" h me and fo«w» -emce. on the Ist of May. 1800, amounted to 2*B. and the number of guns
    357 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
  • Article
    BENGAL.
    1900 6 Tbb Sajttal IvsTßßtcnon. It ia singular that we have a more clear and intelligible account of the progress of events before Sebasto|>ol, as our sumMary in another column will shew, than of the revolt which it raging at our own doors. This arises in a great me—ore from the
    1,900 words
  • Article
    CHINA.
    2003 6 Government BiFORMS.-It is believed that some, modification in the machinery of government under the gu.se of constitution*! reform, has been devised by the Governor and his Councilors and lest it may be furtively sent home for appro' val, we take the precaution to mention, what Her Majesty's Government ought
    2,003 words
  • Article
    EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.
    5681 6 Opbwino of the French Chamber. The extraordinary Session of tho Legislature was opened at the l'aiace of the Tuilerie9 on the 2nd instant, where the Emperor delivered the following address Messieurs les Senateurs Messieurs let DJputis, The diplomatic negotiations, which wer» commenced during the course of your lust
    5,681 words
Page thumbnail Page 7
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • Article
    Australia.
    1215 8 Austr al i a. Victobia has existed a British colony about as long as Victoria the Queen has held the British ■captre. We presume that it is in compliment to her name°ake that we find an Act" with Victoria written above all, next the lion and unicorn, and then Victoria
    1,215 words
  • SINGAPORE SHIPPING
    • Article
      ARRIVALS.
      222 8 Aug. 23 Drit. schr. Sultan, Bristow, Borneo Proper Aug. 10. 24 Do. do. Good Luck, Pereira, Pinang Aug. 8. Do. do. Eena, Moate, Hongkong July 14. 26— Brit, ship Waditool Rachman, Grant, Calcutta Aug. 2. Do. do. Charles Grant, Alcock, Bombay July 31. Do. do. Glendaragh, Smilh, Melbourne July
      222 words
    • Article
      RATES OF PREMIA OF INSURANCE AT SINCAPORE.
      399 8 (W.\ t.UWW>) VOYAGES BY SAILING VESSELS. 1 r cent To Great Britain 2 to 3| Continental Forts in Europe 2 to iij Macao, Cuinsinumoon and sailing between 30th Hongkong or June l»t March 1J to lj Wl.ai.iiM.a Amuy, during tht above period respectively....
      399 words
    • Article
      FREIGHTS TO LONDON & LIVERPOOL
      646 8 FREIGHTS TO LONDON LIVERPOOL nn« Anumony ure. t.%. iSi. per 20 cwt. Gambier 4. Pearl Sago 4. 10s. S.igo Flour 4. Sugar 4. 4s. 3 £4- 10s per-iOcwt Coffee in bags 4. 10s ptr 18 cwt Black pepper £4. 10i per 16 cwt..' Measurement Goods 4. 10s per 50 cubic
      646 words
    • Article
      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      350 8 NATIVK t'KAKi. UKil ian.— .UU..4U.1..1}, A.iei Katitnan, Daddy, Juliette, Teang Hin, Polka, \V«rnff, Sultan G<>(ml Lurk, Louisa. DUTCH— Burn S«nsjuan, Noor S»lam, J*<lul Karim, Bafavia, Pospab, Bonga, Chan Guan, Lumber MHshoor. Alwee Segaff. Den"k, Almnnsoer, Ong Kee, Adaor, Teo Ahsoon, Ing Bee, Bmian^ Jujoo, OoJHiig PamUn.
      350 words