Singapore Daily Times, 24 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,736 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 24th MARCH, 1879.
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  • 416 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted are tbs dates on which ibis Company's Mail Steamers may be eiIq »nase at Singapore during ibe year 1*79:Ornrian. Ho»n*»R«>. Tuesday 21*t Jan. Friday lmh Jan. 4'h Pet' 24th 18tb 7th Feb. *th Mar 21 gt
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  • 145 1 Agamimnon. Ultbsss. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antehor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orebteb. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s SVamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatun for first and third
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  • 251 1 The followimr are He dates on whicli the ttpamere of the Meaaageries Maritime, may he expected to arrixo here daring the current year OCTWAED. I 1870 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, og j n 31 do .'I 12 March H™™” 1 “*r h ”*w i! A
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  • 151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singap™* tor-Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bia.lip.tam, Vi—JJtom.Co. conadtr, Masultpaiam, Madras, Calicut, Tel lichery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates... Saturday, January 11th I
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  • 47 1 run. roiYfluu a.**** IIIXT Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer HINDOSTAN” 991 tons, Captain Gardner, mav be expected here on or about the -4th instant, e« route to above ports. For freight Or passage, applv to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st March, 1879.
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Mar, h, 1879.
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  • 925 1 The Steamers of the above Company will n ow ply between Singapore andßat h via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capitai. 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Offiee. are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Railing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent "f 5100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block and
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    • 47 1 ESTABLISHED 1336. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £310.000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fu. c.)
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    • 57 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current R 'tea of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254.303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, ind paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street, Thr undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. fu. c.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Polices covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOOLANDT A 00.) Singapore, stb April, 1866. (u.c
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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. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 29 1 Capital Pi.fwywi. CHIEF OFFICE^ London 79. Corhhtll e. c. Edinburgh. 31 Oeoroe Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1376. fn. c.l
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for t.be 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
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    • 205 1 Capital Two Millions Sterling. Offices. Queen Tnsnranep Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Ocpnty Chairman William Hind, Expc. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered
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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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    • 87 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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    • 51 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. i PATERSON, SIMONS *00. Singapore, 1st April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension o» Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered bvSpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lip* Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never al* together lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 45 1 It is reqae,ted that the Matter, of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 101 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling OFFIOE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street EMt Birmingham—12, Burnett's Hill. London—10, Oornbill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad 8treet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,
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    • 221 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambeos* Smith, ».la. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Gwsaow I Stbest. Edinburgh, 17 Georg* Street. f 2 King William London Street. T Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.
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    • 101 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mntheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. An<lr«, Esq. (We*nrn. Melchers, Co.) .1. P Ri*nies (M*siin. HgllMst.Wiw! A Co.) a T M»ne*r t fMe«in-s.Don*lM,lAnr*ikACo.) H. Nirtun*. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. .1 doe Rempdioii.
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    • 132 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rinh«rd .T. A*hton. Eeq. Alfred Omurer Eeq. TtnmM O. Baroley, William H»wthom, Robert r. T,. Remo. Goorw HibWt, Perciml Bo«enqnet, N™*; Teme* Rmnd, Willl.m Lmll. PberleeCnre. CHarfee Wernmt. fleonre H. Obemhem, Tame* O
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    • 56 4 The nndersitmed have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer 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 RROTHERS.
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    • 62 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of preminm is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Mes«ageries Maritimes
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    • 81 4 London and Edinburgh. f Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for the
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    • 77 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u- c
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 113 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. Ob and tfter the lit Jinoirr, Ice will be sold retail, »t the r»te of 3 Oente per. pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 129 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modeeate Prices, KEPT FOE SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Bbeet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (Se C.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 83 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters o( Ships or vessels
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  • 46 2 The Italian Mail steamer Bumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on tbe 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 39 2 The two new Spanish steamers Churruca, and Qravina, both due here on the Ist praximo, will have room for cargo for the above port. Apply to, E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 24th March, 1879. ot 31st inst.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 24TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 139 2 SiNoaroEh, 24th March, 1879. Gambier I 4.325. Black Pepper 8.125. White Peppei, fair quality 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.525. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 18. Tin. 21.40. 4415. Mule twis 86. 8$ lbs. Shirtin 0 s 1.625. 7 do do L 45. 6 do T. Cloth 975.
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    • 277 2 Per Glencoe, 23rd March.—From London. For Singapore. —Messrs. John utchffe, A. Bickwell, W. H. Yerdon and Alfred Holt. For Yokohama.—Hr. James Spied and Mr. Gray and child. Per Ulysses, 23rd Mar.—From Hongkong. For Singapore.— Mrs. Lelley and child Mrs. Mellor, and 2 children, Mr. Gell, 1 distressed seaman and
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    • 310 2 The New Greek Frontier. Athens, 22 nd March. —The Turkish j Government having refused the proi posed extension of the Greek frontier, the Commissioners have returned to Athens j The Government of Greece has issued a circular note invoking the mediation I of the Great
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    • 491 2 These assizes were opened by Sir Thomas Sidgreaves Kt. Chief Justice, Straits Settlements, 17th March, 1879. Mr. J. D. Vaughan prosecuted for the Crown. Reg. vs. Puteh alias Chin Sehoh, Malilin and aictmat, charged with attempting to sell into slavery.—No. 1 was found guilty and sentenced to
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    • 972 2 The new steamer Glencoe (a description of which splendid vessel will be fouud iu our correspondence columns from the pen of so able an ex| as Captain Burrows) has auticipa the arrival of the French mail, placed us through Captaiu Gulla courtesy, iu possession of the Lon
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    • Correspondence.
      • 288 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sin,—This is a place in which, if one temptingly drag his coat tails along the ground, there are fortunately to be found men ready and able to oblige you by treading on them, and my diffident protest against facile princepB” has
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      • 327 3 THE NEW STEANER GLENCOE.” To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sii,—The new steamer Olencoe arrived here early yesterday morning after a jiassage of 81$ days from London, including all stoppages. This splendid steamer was built by the London and Glasgow Ship Building Company, Glasgow, for the enterprising and rising
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 864 2 flrto aabrrttttmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,900,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR- 5 CWnM».-WM. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Bons
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    • 831 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY. 22nd APRIL 1879. FibBT Rack The Administrator’s Cup.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance 15. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.
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    • 686 2 WOODSVILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Monday, 31st March, commencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSVILLE, situate on the Sirangoon Road about three miles from Town; it has a commanding position and an extensive
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    • 373 2 NOTCE. The 0. S. S. Co’s steamer Ajax, Captain Kidd having left Penang yesterday evening may be expected here tomorrow morning en route for Hongkong, and Shanghai. She has room for First and Thirl Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD CO.,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 299 3 Saturday. 22nd March. French barque Hooghly, 466 tons. Gubard commander, Bordeaux 19th Nov. consignees Poisson Valtriny A Co. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, 255 tons, Reyn -Ids commander, Sarawak 20th March, consignees Borneo Company Limited. British steamer Jeddah. 996 tons, Clarke commander, Penang 20th March, consignees Bun Hin A Co.
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    • 57 3 Saturday, 22nd March. British steamer Celestial, White, for Cheriboon. British st amer Pemba, Guy, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. Dutch steamer Opbir, Besseling, for Deli. British steamer Eastern Isles, Barrow, for Banjermassin. British schooner Flower of Yarrow, for Brow. British steamer Jeddah, Clarke, for Hongkong. P.
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    • 871 3 3 n l r r i m m. 1 1 n n w w w i DATE I Suii-b’ Names. Captains. Fla* a Rio. fc or ak- Where From. Where Lying Cons ion ees or Joints Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF- a' M(>raI) Bosch H.N.M’s. str.! 870 Feb.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 302 3 #otirt«. WANTED An active young man to assist in surveying and map making. He muat be a good draughtsman and penman, and hold good testimonials. Apply by letter to A. J. L care of Captn. J. Bush, Bangkok. Singapore. 4th March, 1879. to 4th April. NOTICE. Tinders for the supply
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    • 325 3 FOR SALE. I A new hand some light Park Phaton i w ell finished, with latest improvements, Morocco cushions, velvet, laces, having seats for four. Top cover of leather Ac. Ac. complete for a single horse. Apply to I ROBINSON A CO. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879. (to 25th March. I
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    • 249 3 FOR SALE. Sib Robert Burnet r A Co.’b Finest Scotch Whiskey. Jrisb do. .Jamaica Rum. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1579. (I NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of March, June, September
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    • 293 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received ap to Boom on the Ist July next, for renting the fol> lowing Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Rihgapobb. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. PtNANO. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary,
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  • Docks.
    • 684 4 T»« work, of the Company •>*“*“ .t Iknjooß Papar, within "ne ,e “IT town of Binpapore, and eompnae the fob Inwing establishments. vie Wharf.— Affording bertbatre '“'‘3*l r OHO 55 Wl. «ad protected h l br^j W fro. the .well from the roads and
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 577 4 JHisfrr(laiuouB. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. n., always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watehe B Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Barring*, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, 1 Ladies goldwatche, I Gents’ ditto.,
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    • 665 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joßeph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. An assortment of electro plated
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    • 121 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having heen appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 18fi9,) to the above Company arc authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 609 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 ovijiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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    • 717 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hstc always on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other (rood*. M od erate terms and careful attendance. Halten fort-| 8ont ton- I Hehhensteed* waehrend ein ioura Men *oor radic een wohlasaortir-
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