The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 20 October 1856
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869)
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Title Section25 1856-10-20 1 THE OVERLAND SINGAPORE FREE PRESS •I Monthly Summary of General ana Commercial Intelligence from the Straitn, lava, Manila lire. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, THE 20ra OCTOBER, 185*25 words
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2673 1856-10-20 1 Singapore, Monday 20 th October 1856. TocaTT^ On the 24th September last, Messrs J. O. Boyd Co, sold by auction tlie schooner Scotch Lassie, 101 tons, for £3,250 and the schooner Storlinq 188 tons, for the purchasers in both cases being Chinese. The first of2,673 words
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Article707 1856-10-20 1 A great number of trading boats have recently arrived from Tringanu, some of which report that a prahu pukat, manned by about forty Chinamen, armed with muskets, a long gun in the bow and two large lellas in the stern, has been committing a good deal of mischief on707 words
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Article1980 1856-10-20 1 The following correspondence between the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and the Government, relative to the present state of tbe Currency, is not very encouraging, as it seems to evidence on the part of the Indian Government an intention to leave matters in statu quo. The Governor General in1,980 words
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Advertisement28 1856-10-20 1 NOTICE I HAVE this day established myself in business here as a Commission Agent under the style and firm of BAIN Co. ROBERT BAIN. Singapore 19th September, 1856.28 words
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Obituary37 1856-10-20 1 DEATHAt Singapore, on the 23rd September. 1856, at the residence of Mr J. BAPTIST, of Chronic Diarrceha, J. L. C. CEATO, Esquire, Secretary to the Governor of Timor, in the 25th year of his age, deeply regretted.37 words
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Article680 1856-10-20 2 The London Gazelle of the 15th July last notifies the appointment of three gentlemen as British Consuls at Batavia, Soui abaya and Samarang. They had previously filled the office of British Consular at the above-named places,-and on that account have probably been selected to discharge the more important680 words
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Article1076 1856-10-20 2 From the following copy of a despatch from the British Consul at Bangkok, to the Governor of the Mraits Settlements, which has been communicated to the Chamber of Commerce, it will be seen that the Siamese Government has removed the prohib tion against the exportation of rice and that1,076 words
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Article564 1856-10-20 2 The P. O. Co's steam-ship Mal a, Captain Purchase, from Bombay and Pinang the 3rd ultimo, with the Europe Mails oi the lOtli August, arrived here on the 19th, and lelt for Hongkong on the 20th. 6 The H. C. steamer Hooghly, Captain W right, arrived here from564 words
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Article2646 1856-10-20 3 FROM 16TH SEPTEMBER J ro 15TH OJTOBEL L 1856. INCLUSIVE. C COMPILED FROM OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS. 3 IMPORTS FROM GREAT BRITAIN.—QUANTITIES. *1 *1IM A* Q3-S X Pes. IS a Pc i_ 5 Pes. I I •A A SI Pes. I -T- -> S 2 S j J2,646 words
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THE OVERLAND FREE PRESS PRICE CURRENT.
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Article1319 1856-10-20 4 IN THIS PORTTHERE ARE NO DUKES ON IMPORTS AND EXPORT*. A#D VEfiSKi# Of EVgRf NATION ARE FREE CHARGES, EX£R«g UGHT DUES LEVIED ON VEBSET UNDER THE IV XIII OF 1854, THE HIGHEST OF WHICH IS ONE ANN LESS WAN SCENTS) PEltTOir. L Accounts are kept in1,319 words
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Article75 1856-10-20 4 LONDON— The Banks are drawing at 4s 9}d 6 months sight. Private Bills of the same date are scarce at 4s 9|d a4s lOd. ON CALCUTTA and BOMBAY.— Banks rates 225 A 226. ON CHINA Bills 30 days sight at IJ per cent Discount. ON BATAVIA— -278 nominally. ON75 words
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Article112 1856-10-20 4 At the early part of the month Tonnage was, rather scarce and fcthe S onora was laid on tor London at the rates below. The demand has now been amply met by seeking vessels at a redaction of 5s per ton Kedgeree and Albert Franklin an* loading for Liverpool.112 words
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Article548 1856-10-20 4 PIECTF GOODS GREY SHIRTINGS.— Imports 31,878 pes. The demand has been moderately active and clearances made to some extent. Sales chiefly confined to the lower qualities consisting of 56s 64 lbs at 1 55 a 1.66; 7lbs at #1.624 a 1.70 8a 84 lbs #1.95 a 2 64s548 words
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Article306 1856-10-20 4 WOOLLENS— Generally hare been very dull. In BOMBAZETTS —The sales have been smalt at <s3 A 3.10 scarlet and assorted at S"2 50. CAMLETS —Without enqu'ry but will be required in about 2months. LONG ELLS— Wanted and very scarce. Trifling sales ol Scarlet at #8 <i 8.50. SPANISH STRIPES—306 words
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Article724 1856-10-20 4 Batavia —In good demand for local consumption and commands £25 per half leaguer. ALUM —Market continues bare aud wanted for Calcutta at £2.25 a 2.50. BETBLNUT —Arrivals and small sales early in the month at £2.50, but at present dull and above £2.25 cannot be obtained. CLOVES—Arrivals and724 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE OVERLAND SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.
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Article536 1856-10-20 5 Sept. 4 Hiit. Cambalea, from London for Shanghai. f t 4 French Caledonia, Larouuus, from binga. pore Ist An.uat for California. tt 6 Britiih Leichardt. Barret, from Liverpool let July for Shanghai. 8 Dutch Anneiia, Hellingman, from Ameter* dam for 2Stb May for Shanghai ft536 words
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Article557 1856-10-20 5 ARRIVALS. Sep. 21 Geogee (itee«e«) From H^ogkong 21 K*te Cernie Glwgow 21 Cbritiiftn (Hembro') Betem Sep. St Antonio (French) From Meraeillee SS Fairy (American) New York 22 Emma Arvlgne (Danish) Antwerp 23 Hemadany (Datcb) Bataeia 24 Raven Pinang 24 Suceea (French) Bordeaux 24 Vaillant (do) Molbonrne 25 Alma557 words
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Article476 1856-10-20 6 Vessels' Name*. Ton* Command"* Cntii'.gneri Destination Sfc. H. M Mmer Niger 1013 Hon 11 nrhrane i t hma H. C. seamer Auckland 1100 Drought, Esq 1 Siam H C. s amer Hoogh/y 180 Wright Malacca fit Pinang Amer. Min 191 Berech Boustead t o Hongkong D476 words
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