Singapore Daily Times, 22 October 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY. 22nd OCTOBER, 1877. No. 13,308
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 457 1 offices— D’Almeida Street. Gopowks— At New Harbour. Thk following are one dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers m .y be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th m 21st
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    • 95 1 7He steamer, of this Company will bo patched from Singapore for Malacca, «ang,lloulmein, Bangoon and Calcutta current J tar at tbe ““demoted Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. w 22nd. 28th. F «l*ry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. A!arch sth. Sept. Bth. 19th. 22nd.
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    • 323 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, ,7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3j <j° 1 Feb- I 4 Fe b do >, 2 r d° 1
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    • 134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Mrnelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run reghlarly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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    • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pirang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning- from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 731 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batvia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia S 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 402 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase, o fl*t issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125 OOC iv, B AA^ 3rd do &t 10 Prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of
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    • 69 1 Capital 1,500,000. 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of
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    • 95 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radqliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint’ ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBEBG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. a. c
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    • 56 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. lusurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Mates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality, j The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. I c
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    • 43 1 I Loudon Omcs, 2 old Broad Street. lhe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GHAT A GO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c
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    • 42 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fike DEPiSTMiKT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one hfe. Singapore, 19tb Sept., 1877. o.)
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    • 193 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman f WiUiam Hind, Esqre. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Depnty Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant
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    • 30 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for SinsraDore. o BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.)
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    • 52 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April.
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    • 45 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.) flTr-Drm rm
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* mmms. No
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    • 49 1 The nnderaigned, Agents f6r the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT ft OO.) Singapore, sth April. 1866. (n.c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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    • 56 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 219 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. hairvun —ALEXANDER RoNALDBON,Esq Vi. 4 Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: C5O West George G^ B<loW t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William f Oriel Chambers, Litebpool, J Water Street.
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    • 107 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas.
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    • 285 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after
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    • 102 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aadn, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, Co.) J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.
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  • 139 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibhert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, I William T.vall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat. George
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  • 59 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer ‘ARABIA,” 1,0%0 tor.s, Captain Mann, will leave for above ports from the roads at 3 p. m. on Monday, 22nd inst. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY k CO. Agents B. I. S. N.
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  • 41 2 The Spanish steamer FRANCOLI,” due here on the 10th proximo, will have room for 400 tons of Cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 18th Oct., 1877. (to 10th Nov.
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  • 36 2 The S. S. GLENFINLAS,” Captain H. G. Wilcox, r.n.r., shortly expected from China has accommodation class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYC'E CO. Agents. Singapore, 22nd Oct. 1877. (to arr. of S.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES. MONDAY, 22ND OCT., 1877
    • 132 2 Sin tAPORK 22nd Oct., 1877. Gambier I 4.424Black Pepper 7.75. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.5 U. Pearl Sago 4.00. Coffee, Bontyne 21.60. Tin 19.47 J. 408. Mule twist 97. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do K 1.42 J. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07 i
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
    • 1075 2 There is not much pleasure or profit to be derived at any tune from criticising Estimates, and we do not suppose any is to be got from the perusal of such criticism, but we deem it a duty to draw attention ouce again to
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    • 1495 3 Pbojictkd International Exhibition in Sydney. The council of the Agricultural Society of New South Wales has taken a bold Htep (says our Sydney correspondent). They propose to hold an international exhibition in Sydney the year after next—that will be the year following the Paris International Exhibition of 1878.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 825 2 #rt» 2SbfrttSfmtnts. SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First Race. The Hong T<im Cup. —Value slso— by Cheang Hong Lim, Esq. For all horses that have never won a race on the Singapore Course, the Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the Course. Weight for
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    • 688 2 NOTICE The undersigned has received instruc: tions from the Executor of the Estate of i the late Dainq Ibrahim Sri Maharajah Deceased. To sell by Public Auction, on Satur* day, the 27th October. 1877, at his Office, Battery Road, at 2 o’clock p. m. The following very valiable property on
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    • 410 2 NOTICE The undersigned, bav'ne sold his goodwill and interest in the Union Hotel, to Me. Peter Hanson, the latter will, from this date, undertake all responsibiltiesconnected with the said hotel, and the undersigned, is prepared to pay any debts immediately which may he against him and will thank customers, who
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  • Notices.
    • 39 3 British Steamer PARSEE, expected here on or about the 27th instant, will take cargo for above ports. For freight and particulars, apply to RAUTENBERG SCHMIDT CO. Agents. Singapore, 16th Oct. 1877. to 27th Oct.
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    • 43 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 73 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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    • 110 3 Per HindoBtan from Calcutta.— For Singapore. —Mr. Mells, Mrs. A. H. Earl and Miss K. Herriot. For Hongkong. —Mr. E. Anjeb. Per Y idar from Bally.- 3 Hadjees, 2 boys and 2 Chinese. Per Cattandra for Swatow.—667 Chinese. Per Venice from Calcutta.—l2o Natives. Per Pyah Pekket from Penang. -Mr.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 191 3 Saturday, 20th October. British steamer Vidar, 206 tons, Barrow commander, Bally 15th October consignee Syed Massim. German steamer Cassandra, 927 tons, Lunger commander, Swatow 12th October consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner A Go. British steamer Priam. 1,572 tons, Butler commander, Liverpool Bth September consignees W. Minefield Co. British steamer Fleurs Castle,
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    • 34 3 Saturday, 20th October. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia. Sunday, 21st October. British steamer Fleurs Castle, Jones, for Hongkong. Baitish steamer Venice, Rhode, for Hongkong British steamer Hindostan, McTavish for Hongkong.
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    • 1207 3 c I Data i imp's Names 1 ai tains, i.ag Rig. 5 of ar- Where From WhkreLying onsignees or Agents. Destination. Z RIVALS I MEN-OF- a A i. Swinger Tudor H. M.’s str. 430 Sept. 20iRhio Straits Roads iSenior Naval Officer. Station Charybdis Hotham H. M.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 647 3 TO BE LET. Entrance from 1st Proximo. THE/Shops recently erected in Battery Road,/at the corner of Collyer Quay. Fop further particulars, apply to A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 15th June, 1877. Dll UCiX. Two large rooms above the Godown of Messrs. Chib Hok St Co., suitable for officers. POWELL St
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    • 215 3 WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. The undersigned has just received a uew selection of Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Gold hunting, keyless, English watches, silver hunting watches. Also Ladies’ rings, leckets, necklets, Ac. J. MOTION. Flint Street, Singapore, 17th Sept., 1877. notice We, the undersigned, do hereby give notice that from and after this
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    • 126 3 NOTICE. We, the undersigned, do hereby give the public of the Straits Settlements, notice, that from and after this date our connection with the Hok Beng Secret Soc'etv ceases; neither is it our intention hereafter to re-enter if, or to enter any other Chinese Dangerous Societies. In the < vent
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    • 118 3 NOTICE. I I, the undersigned, do hereby give pubI lie notice that from and after this date, I have withdrawn myself from the Hok I Beng Kongsee in this Settlement, and am no longer a Member of it, nor is it my intention ever to enter it, or any other
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  • Docks.
    • 401 4 Thx works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, ▼is r Wharf. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships,
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Geavino Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee\ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Geavino
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  • 69 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33§ discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 223 4 GENTLEMEN S SCARVES AND HOSIERY. Sayle A Co., are now showing a large stock of Gentlemen’s made np Scarves in various patterns. Black made np bows. Coloured do. Bojs’ do. Gentlemen's Windsor Scarves to tie or for a ring in plain black silk and dark and light colors. The Club
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    • 756 4 NEW GOODS. Sayle A Co., have received Ex: S. S. Loudoun Castle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinery.—A very choice selection being copies of the latest Paris fashions. A beautiful selection of French Flowers mounted and unmounted.
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    • 664 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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    • 526 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 660 4 itttssrtllanrous. Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets Hardware. Hollow of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 594 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEB'ER A CO. Pony harness, plated mounting, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. .Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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