The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 11 April 1844

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  • 23 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. vo. 15. r\»f. 9. TH I Its IK I Y JtiOßjriJVG, 11th «1PIIML„ 1844. J*\>. ccccxivi.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 805 1 GOVERNMENT NOTIFXC A.TION. NOTICE is hereby given, that Tender, will be received on or before the 20th April next from any person desirous of purchasing the large Building known as Her Majesty's Jail, together with the tract of Land appertaining thereto, the Ground contains an Area of I Acre 2
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    • 686 1 Brandy do 0.75 C'"et do 0.75 Beer do 0.38 Porter do 0. 40 Cherry Brandy per pint 0. 50 Steward's Fee from Singapore to Malacca, or Penang 10 Malacca, and vice versa #1, from Singapore to Penang and vice versa #2. The rates ol Passage-money, &c. are as follows, payable
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    • 664 1 THEATRE ROYAL SINGAPORE, ON THURSDAY Evening, the 18th instant. The Theatre will re-open with entirely new Scenery and Decorations by Messrs Skittle TimberftY fit Co. on which occasion Her Majesty'. Servants 1 will perform the much Admired Play of MISS IN HER TEENS. OB THE MEDLEY OF LOVERS. Dramatis Persona
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    • 628 1 OF FAMILY MOURNING O 1 r AND Gentlemen j Ready-made Shirt., with superfine Irish Linen Collars, Front* and Wrists, THE UNDERSIGNED Has just received an extensive assortment. Sivgnpore. 2*th Mq^J^AA F MARTIN AT the Auction and Commission Rooms of the Undersigned, adjoining the Singapore sary, Commercial Square, the following wluftb^'d
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  • 1854 2 {From the Friend of China, March 9.) Witbin tbe last few year, the recently discovered power, of .team h.ve added more to the solidity of the mighty empire of which we form part, than all the legislative enactment, of the imperial parliament. Through the agency of thi. gigantic power,
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  • 659 2 We h.ve letters from Shanghai to the 23rd ult. we make the following extracts. —the only vessel, in our Port are the Brig Amelia and Barque Maingay, both from Singapore and under detention by tbe British Consul having false Manifest, and Opium on board. The Urgent, last from Manila,
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  • 107 2 Our last advice, from Niagpo report that white and grey Lorn- Cloths are a shade better than at Shanjhai. I Teas not so low, ruling only some 2 Taels under Canton rates. Woollens are very dull, borne muster, of Silk have been shown, but the rates asked preclude purchase.,
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  • 61 2 rrom ttiusan we are in possession of late dates As elsewhere, owing to the Chinese Holidays, there was a general suspension ef business. Malwa Opium the only article in request at drs 810 tor good quality. The Opinm Vessels lying at Woong were reported to be Helias, Maxeppa. i,land
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  • 443 2 {From the Ftienaof China, March 16 Brigaiuine "Amelia" Capt Alexander, aud the baik "Maingay," Capt Blown, ar.ived in the port o/Sliau|hai ou the Ist and 2nd ol March respectively, their papeis were pronounced irregular, and the vernal explanaiiuns ol the commanders, evasive and unsatisfactory. Perceiving iha, suspicion attached to
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  • 147 2 A Thousand Founds lost and found. From the Ceylon Herald, February 16 A packet contain ng 6 sets of Bills for £100 each, and two sets of £200 each, drawn by the Governor ot Ceylon on 11 M. Tieasuiy, was lost on the 22d ult. between Nuwera Ellia, and
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  • 485 2 Parsee Munificence. (From the Englishman, March 2.) The following munificent bequest on the part of Sir Jamserjee Jeejeebhoy and his lady, and the Parsee Puncbayet, deserve, to receive a. extensive a notoriety as can be given to it. A donation of foi ty thousand pounds sterling for the purposes
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  • 552 2 The Karens.— Past and Present Administration of the Tenas. fcerim Provinces. (From the Friend of India, Febrmrs) 29 The Karens are among the most interesting people, with whom tbe inevitable expansion" of our ea.l tern empire has brought us in contact. Originally emigrating from the borders of China Tibet
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 462 2 J. Man. Co. have just received for sale a few piece, of good South Australian Bacon, and a few Bag* of good Flour. And from Calcutta a few keg. of Humps and Briskets, and a .mall quantity ol Cabin Biscuits in tin. weighing half maund. 100 Bag«~Fre»h Bengal Gram at
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS
    • 6 1 SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS
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    • 1134 1 ehairman and, on the part of Gla.gow, Mr Walter Bacbanan and Mr J.mieion alio were present. Tbe member, af the London committee in attendi.nce ware Mr Jobb Abel Smith, M. P., chaitso<n Mr D.vid lurclay, Mr Gurney Barclay, Mr C. F. Huth, and Captain Barber. The deputation have to acknowledge
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    • 201 1 PRKLIMINABY NOTICE. ff The Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners a being enabled to publish tbe Regulation, adopted cb by Her Majesty's Government on a proposed emigration of Chinese labourers to the west Indies, with tome other particular, on that subject, and having also received
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    • 2576 1 Bounty Rules. i> 9 Park Str Westminster, 27th Oct 1843. 1. Parties desirous of introducing Cbiuese emigrant, must previously sppty f or permission to the oVi ecf etary of State for the Clonic 2. The emigrant, are only to be taken from some one
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    • 958 1 Ship, Date, 184 Tons. Size of Deck, superficial feet. I hereby certify that Emigrants are proceeding in this vessel, and that .be appears to me in every respect sound, sea-worthy, and properly manned, and not stowed in any objecuonable manner, and provided with all things
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    • 300 1 (From the London Mail, Jany 6.) Antimony Ore is in good demand at from 12s t» lbs. Arrack continue, dull. Bees' If 'cur. Eastern, 150» to 180*. benjamin is quoted, first at 460s to 800s, second at 300s io 4"os, third at 80* to 280s. Camphor has sold,
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    • 719 2 Cassia Bads are quoted at 60s to 655. Cinnaavon continues firm at former rales. Chtes may be quoted, Amboyna at Is 3d to 2s Bourbon 1 1d to 1.. Cowrie* sell readily at 58s to 60s. i'hiua Root is quoted at 34s to 355. 'offer Javs, paleish good ord 37s
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    • 7636 2 Sib Robebt Peel. From a very clever pamphlet, entitled what is to be Done we extract this able review of the Minister 44 We are no enemies of Sir Robert Peel. We are well aware of his many domestic virtues, we fully admit his adroit talent in debate, his
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    • 398 3 Steam. (From the Monthfg Times, January 6.) ACCELERATION OF THE INDIA MAILS. A public meeting was held at the Hall of Commerce, on the I9rh ult.. to receive the report of the Committee that wa. appoiuted by a public meeting on tbe 19tli of •septenioer last, to promote the
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    • 16 3 At Malacca, on ihe 2yih ultimo, the Lady of Bernard Uodyk Esquire ot a Son.
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    • 1543 3 Singapore, Thursday Wtk April, 1844. M V fc By the Emma, from Bombay the 20th Feb. a portion of the January Overland Mail has been received, but theie is still a considerable part due The Homhay Gentleman's Gazette of the 19th mentions that other three vessels, the
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    • 1385 4 MIGAPORKi THURSDAY HOUSING, I ITII APRIL, 1844. la this Fort there are no Duties on Imports and Exports and Vessels of overy Nation are free of all charges Account, are kept in Spanish Dollar, divided into Cent.. The n.nal credit on sales is as tollows
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    • 609 4 rftTTftv ___L__ EUROPpj GOODS. °Tn T UtUe r^ieSf Ca 1— inquired for. GWw IUMS r 42 inch COntim,e in fair demandk^^.^ t*^^ -mewhatless demandandnosa.es 28?ds N aVDr?/3" i 3i^;^ S WaDted f vdf _o KKYR f D <:lo »h.— cS*.OMf qualities and bright colors 33 o<
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    • 84 4 rnTTn Prom the Weekly General Price Current, March 1* ■Hnlw. and lor s ,„al. q.,an yof Gre« »n,oM noia C eared il<! ed rate».-M ilk reference lo coloured uZds online. u i W™ a<lvanclerns are geHing scarce, while thole of not ve oounir d' as io al "aI--10.
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    • Page 4 Miscellaneous
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