Straits Times Overland Journal, 8 October 1869
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Title Section23 1869-10-08 1 *0R DESPATCH PER P. O. STEAMER TRAVANCORE. STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL. X. NO. 173 SINGAPORE" FRIDAY 8th OCTOBER, 1869. Price So Cents.23 words
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TIMES PAST STRAITS TIMES. FRIDAY, 8th OCT. 1869.
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Article99 1869-10-08 1 Si:-: O*B,OCTO] Qambiear Black Pepper White [epper lj. Sag „2.G0 Pearl &25 >ri „.°>l •K>s Mule twist „150 to 152 Sf■ rtingi ±<:, to 2.87$ I f° m ±o-2-K to 2.55 5 do T. Cloths 1.62^ to 1.65 do do ,1.85 to L9O 7 do do „2.1599 words
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Article257 1869-10-08 1 Tut; following passengers have arrived during the fortnight. Per P. and O. steamer Emeu /V Singapore. Mr. lfc\T. Tolson. For B fa c ia— Messrs. Van Chys and Haaften. For 2fc*afamp.— Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Smith, Messrs. Wolff, MeClement, Cooper, and Edwanls. For Shanghai. Messrs. Inaba, Collin- :i. Jones,257 words
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Article1327 1869-10-08 1 The last Overland Journal waJQgmhlished on the 24th ultimo, and since then we are m receipt of the London mail of the 27 th August, to hand on the -'30th ultimo, per P. O. steamer and by the French mail which arrived here on the ."jtli instant, we1,327 words
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Article774 1869-10-08 1 POLITICAL AND GENERAL SUMMARY. x'iif most important news during the past fortnight is that cola with the conclusion of n treaty with the Austrian Expedition, which came out sometime ago for that purpose. The news is not m itself of any at general importance, but even so straightforward a774 words
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Toics of the Day.
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564 1869-10-08 2 Prom the papers laid before the Legislative Council yesterday, which we reproduce m another column, it will be observed that the Chief Justice is at issue with the Executive as to the sentencing of Prisoners to a particular place of confinement. It564 words
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877 1869-10-08 2 From the Straits Times, October 2nd. THE COMING HIGH TIDES. Most o/ our readers have doubtless heard it predicted, that from the 4th to the 6th proximo, that is, from Monday to Wednesday next, we shall be visited by some extraordinarily high tides, higher by some seven feet than any877 words
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546 1869-10-08 2 It is seldom that we can have a peck at our contemporaries at Home and with our limited advantages out here, it would, to say the least, be fool-hardy to set up as critics of the Home press. But, with the546 words
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661 1869-10-08 2 It is to be regretted when the Audi-tor-General submitted the very satisfactory statement concerning the financial position of the Colony which pre» ceded the grant for the reception of the Duke of Edinburgh, that the opportunity was not taken to elicit661 words
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387 1869-10-08 2 Report of the Proceeding's of the Legislative Council held m the Council Chamber, Singapore, on the 28th September, 1869. Present. His Excellency the Governor. The Hon'ble the Lieut. -Governor and Colonial Secretary. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Officer Commanding387 words
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196 1869-10-08 3 Keport of proceedings of the Legislative Council, held m the Council Chamber, Singapore, on the 2nd October, ISG9. Present. His Excellency the Governor. The Hon'ble the Lieut. -Governor and Colonial Secretary. 1 1 is Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Officer196 words
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1727 1869-10-08 3 Singapore, 14th September, 1869. Present: His Excellency The Governor. The Hon'ble The Lietjt.-Governor and Colonial Secretary. The Hon'ble The Officer Commanding H.tl.'s Troops. The Hox'ble The Attorney-General. The Hon'ble The Acting1,727 words
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1191 1869-10-08 3 From the Straits Times, October 2nd. THE CHINESE IN JAVA. [CoiHtuunieafed.] In legislating for the Chinese portion of our community, what materials have we to work upon Here, we have a number of secret societies, and associations, which have been allowed to go on establishing, and strengthening themselves, until to1,191 words
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258 1869-10-08 5 From the Daily Times, October 4th. THE HIGH TIDE. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dkak Sir.- In &h*rer to Delta's letterof3oth ultimo which appeared m your Weekly," allow me to say that there must be an uncommon amount of '"atmospheric disturbance" if it comes every time 4 a258 words
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367 1869-10-08 5 From the Daily Times, October 5th, "OUR SAILOR PRINCE." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As a loyal subject allow me tosav God bless him." But it seems to me from signs of the times that tome things not quite m the way of blessings are being prepared367 words
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30 1869-10-08 5 News of the Fortnight. SATURDAY, 25th SEPTEMBER. We have been informed that Tlis Excellency the Governor will take up his quarters m the new Government House, on the 10th proximo.30 words
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Article20 1869-10-08 5 The Ocean Company's steamer Dlowed, Captain Crompton, from Hongkong with dates to the 17 th instant, arrived here this morning.20 words
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Article20 1869-10-08 5 The Colonial steamer Rainbow, Captain Bradbeny, from Malacca with dates to -the 24th current, anchored m the harbour this morning.20 words
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Article73 1869-10-08 5 The following is a summary of the Meteorological Observations of the month of May, which we extract from the table sent us by the Colonial Surgeon. May. Approximate temperature gj 9 HiKhest reading of Barometer m the month 29 908 m fewest do do da 29.«64 *UffMBt leraperature in tlie73 words
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Article68 1869-10-08 5 At the meeting- held on Tuesday last with reference to the reception of H. R. H. It. was decided to alter the route to be taken by the Duke of Edinburgh from Prinees'to d'Souza Street. The names of Mfesrs. J. d'Almeida and de Souza were added to the Committee for68 words
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Article71 1869-10-08 5 A Corporal of Police whilst on his rounds m the Police, sampan at it m. yesterday, apprehended three Hylam Chinese m a China sampan off Quallah KftlUng with one large water jar and two stone chairs, regarding which, they were unable to give a satisfactory account. The property has since71 words
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Article75 1869-10-08 5 A Malay woman named Vmpah, was tent to the Police Hospital last Thursday night, m a Had* carriage. Her lingers, arms, and back, bore marks of bit os. She stated that she was assaulted by four Malay women at TanjongKatong on the morning of that day, who accused her of75 words
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Article111 1869-10-08 5 A Javanese pilgrim named Satteeniari, firing at Fahang Ally, reported t-> the officer m charge of the D Station, that between the hours of H r. m. on the 22nd and 0 a. m., on the 2srd instant, his basket m which he kept his money was cut open, and111 words
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Article872 1869-10-08 5 We take the following from yesterday's Government Gazette. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to grant twelve months' leave of absence to F. H. Gottlieb, Esquire, Junior Magistrate, Singapore. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to grant twelve months' leave of absence to T. Dun man Esquire, Commissioner872 words
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Article778 1869-10-08 5 A Meeting of the Trustees of the Raffles' Institution was held on Monday, 13th September, 1869, at 4.15 p. m., Present. The Hon'ble Colonel Macpherson, r.a. President. The Hon'ble W. H. Read, Thomas Scott. R. Padday, Esquire. G. Bushell, P. Sheiford, The Revd. J. A. Beckles, Hon. Secty. and V.778 words
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Article82 1869-10-08 5 The following passengers arrived by the Dionied: From Shanghai. Mrs. Mills and child, Mrs. Shoosmith and Master J. Reynolds. From Hongkong. Captain and Mrs. Burt and child, Miss Oxlad, Miss Merlay, Mr. Byer, Ensign Davis, Lt. J. H. Ellis, Paymaster T. Silk, Dr. R. McMorris, Sub. Lt82 words
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Article70 1869-10-08 5 The following 1 are taken from the Courrier de Saigon of sth September. The news which were ceive, from vari- ous parts of the Colony, call attention to the excellent conditions under which the planting* of paddy is now being carried on. We have been favored by copious rains, which70 words
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Article319 1869-10-08 6 The late abundant rains have apparently caused a commotion among the tigers a few days ago, one of these animals was captured at Baria. Two others have likewise been taken alive m traps, at Long-thanh. A third tiger m the same district crept during the night into the telegraph office.319 words
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Article27 1869-10-08 6 The following passengers took their departure yesterday afternoon, per B. I. S. N. (Vs. steamer Scotia: For Penang. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Harknesa. For Calcutta. Dr. Stolickza.27 words
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Article338 1869-10-08 6 w By the Glenarineg which arrived from Calcutta yesterday morning, we have a telegraphic report, which we sincerely trust may prove to be untrue, as it conveys news of very serious moment to every power m Europe namely th« death of the Emperor of the French. There338 words
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Article21 1869-10-08 6 The British steamer Arratoon Jpcar, Captain Gardner, from Calcutta with dates to the 19th instant, (via Penang,) arrived here this morning.21 words
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Article19 1869-10-08 6 We have been informed that the Cashmere is the Burmah steamer which is expected here from Calcutta, next Saturday.19 words
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Article23 1869-10-08 6 The British steamer Fair Singapore, Captain Cornelius, from Penang with dates to the 24th current, (via Malacca,) anchored m the harbour yesterday forenoon.23 words
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Article23 1869-10-08 6 The steamers Glenartney, and AtraUxm Apcar, landed 121 and 117 chests of Benares opium, respectively, at this port, from Calcutta.23 words
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Article27 1869-10-08 6 The British steamer line, Captain Mann, from Bombay with dates to the 12th instant, vift Penang, en route to Hongkong, arrived here- last night.27 words
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Article39 1869-10-08 6 The P. and O. steamer Em**, Captain J. C. Babot, from Bombay with dates to the 17th, Galle 23rd, and Penang 28th instant, 'bringing the Europe Mails of 21st-28th August, arrived at New Harbour at 7.30 a. m. to-day.39 words
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Article24 1869-10-08 6 The Sarawak steamer Royalist, Cap- tain Harris, from Sarawak with dates to the £Sth ultimo, anchored m the harbour last night.24 words
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Article44 1869-10-08 6 The P. O. steamer Columbian, arrived at Tralle from this port on the 18th ult., and sailed for Bombay, the following day. The Mongolia from Calcutta arrived at Galle on the 20th August, and took on the Ootmmbia**'* Mails and passengers the next day.44 words
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Article120 1869-10-08 6 The Java papers state the following The Custom House officers at Batavia have made a seizure of 120 taels of Opium, brought from Singapore, by the steamer Shet van de Beele, and consigned to a Chinaman, who has for a long time been suspected of smuggling. The opium was contained120 words
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Article196 1869-10-08 6 A question of some interest has, we hear, lately cropped up, namely whether a civil action for damages for false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, or defamation of character can be tried by the CommissionjM^pf the Court of Requests, provided^Riut the amount of damages- claimed be not more than196 words
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Article28 1869-10-08 6 A case involving a point of some little novelty and interest to the'pubiic, was recently decided by the Senior Magistrate, sitting as Commiubner of the Court of Requests.28 words
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Article309 1869-10-08 6 A party, through his constituted attorney, brought an action m the above Court for recovery of some arrears of ground rent of landed property m Singapore m the course of the trial of which action, the defendant put in' as evidence for his defence, another Power of Attorney granted by309 words
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Article320 1869-10-08 6 We extract the following Notifications from yesterday's Government Gazette. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to grant twelve months' leave of absence to D. Ouinton, Esquire, SurveyorGeneral Straits Settlements. The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information. By His Excellency's Command, R. MACPHERSON, Lieut-Colonel, K. A., Colonud320 words
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Article80 1869-10-08 6 Account of the average amount of Notes m circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Singapore, for the month ending 30th September, 1869, rendered m accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation, Notes issued $185,731 The Bullion m reserve80 words
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Article597 1869-10-08 6 On the controverted subject of vaccination; the N. B. HandeUblad gives the following". The Locomotief Samarang paper), contains a remarkable article on the small-pox epidemic now prevailing, and the way to check it. After having remarked that at Batavia, Solo, Ambarawa, Sourabaya, on the whole of the East Coast, at597 words
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Article730 1869-10-08 7 Papers laid before the Legislative Council by Cpniinand of His Excellency the Governor. 28th September, 1869. C ff7« f a Despatch with enclosure from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State to His Excellency the Governor, on the subject of the form m which certain sentences had been730 words
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1217 1869-10-08 7 Division of Malacca. Second Session of Oyer and Terminer and .General Gaol Delivery for the year 1869. Calendar of Persons tried, convicted and sentenced or acquitted at the Session of Oyer and Terminer and General Goal Delivery holden at Malacca, before the1,217 words
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Article23 1869-10-08 7 The British steamer Miltef, Captain Langlois, ifom Mauritius with dates to the 14th ult., anchored m the harbour yesterday forenoon.23 words
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Article22 1869-10-08 7 The British steamer Telegraph, Captain Taylor, from Penang with dates to the Ist instant, (via Malacca,) anchored m the harbour this forenoon.22 words
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Article28 1869-10-08 7 The B. I. S. N. Cos. steamer Cashmere, Captain Dickenson, from Calcutta with dates to the 17th ult., via the intermediate ports, anchored m the harbour last night.28 words
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Article33 1869-10-08 7 The following "True Bills" have been returned by the Grand Jury, up to Noon to-day. Regina vs. Vong Ah Yeong. Housebreaking and Larceny. Regina vs. Tan Kway. Larceny, and re- ceiving stolen property.33 words
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Article34 1869-10-08 7 The Colonial steamer Rainbow, Capcain Bradberry, from Malacca with dates to the 2nd instant, anchored m the harbour yesterday afternoon. She towed the Colonial steamer Peiho, into the Roads, from the Tanjong Pagar Wharf.34 words
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Article106 1869-10-08 7 If the Municipal Commissioners have any regard for the general appearance which the river is to present on the occasion of the Duke Edinburgh's visit, they will pull down the wooden footbridge which crosses at Bonham Street. So far as we can observe, the foot-ways of Cavenagh Bridge are now106 words
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Article179 1869-10-08 7 The Fourth Criminal Session for the present year, was opened at the Supreme Court here, at 11 a. m., to-day, before His Honor the Chief Justice and Mr. Coryton, Recorder of Rangoon. The following gentlemen were empanelled as Grand Jurors txt fi'^ L n ß^ a S OJS Es <*'—179 words
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Article228 1869-10-08 7 .The following are the proceedings which took place at a meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce held on the Ist instant. Present.— Hon. T. Scott, Hon. W. Adamson, Hon. W. R. Scott, Hon. W. H. Read, T. Shelford, Esq., A. T. Carmichael, Esq. A question having been228 words
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Article271 1869-10-08 7 The insufficient number of Police Peons stationed on duty, especially during 1 the night when their services would be most required, has long been a subject of complaint amongst the Merchants and shopkeepers m Raffles Place, and it is a matter of wonder, that more burglaries and robberies do not271 words
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Article459 1869-10-08 7 On Saturday afternoon at half-past two o'clock, a handicap shooting match came off amongst the members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps. The conditions were five shots each man atf 400 yards. The following is the score of the most successful competitors. Private C. Velge 15 R. Dnnman 15 •G.W. Dunlop459 words
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Article1250 1869-10-08 8 We take the following from the Government Gazette of Friday last. The following Ordinance of the Governor and Legislative Council, passed on the 7th day of September, 1869. is hereby published for general information ORDINANCE No. X OF 1869. An Ordinance to make better provision for the protection of Towns1,250 words
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Article357 1869-10-08 8 ffood management of the public affairs of the Straits Settlements, that I will not di- rectly nor indirectly reveal such matters as shall be debated m Council and com- mitted to my secrecy, but that I will m all things be a true and faithful Councillor. 11 So help me357 words
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Article31 1869-10-08 8 TUESDAY, 5 th OCTOBER. The N. I. S. N. Company's steamer Minister Stadt I on Boch uxtsen, Captain Pare, from Batavia with dates to the Ist instant, arrived here yesterday evening.31 words
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Article38 1869-10-08 8 Thk M. I. gtftfHiwr Tisrt> Captain Boileve, from Suez with dates to the 12th ult., Aden 19th and Ualle 28th idem, bringing' the Marseilles Mail of 4 tli ult., arrived at New Harbour at i>.3o a. m., to-day.38 words
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Article159 1869-10-08 8 The Grand Jurors found -True Bills," yesterday, m #ie following cases 1. The Queen vs. Tan Quay. Receiving stolen property. 2. The Queen vs. Choah Ah Keam. Larceny. 3 The Queen vs. Tan Wah Hee. Larceny. 4. Hee San and You Poh. Assault with intent to do some grievous bodily159 words
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Article138 1869-10-08 8 The Java papers state that the enquiry into the Bekassie affair has ended, and the accused, 45 m number, are awaiting their trial. The rigid investigation made by the Assistant Resident of Meester Cornelia has confirmed what Mr. Beukhoff of Depok had formerly stated, regarding the objects138 words
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Article27 1869-10-08 8 The Petty Jurors disposed of the following cases yesterday Kukloo and Komaradaven. Murder, Guilty.— Death. Ing Ah See. Larceny. Guilty. Six mouths hard labour.27 words
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Article21 1869-10-08 8 The P. and O. steamer Trata%core y Captain Eastley, from Hongkong with dates to the 30th ult., arrived here last evening.21 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous400 1869-10-08 8 VESSELS PASSED ANJER. Date.. Flag. Ship's Name. Certain. From. To. ff. Sept. 14 British Water Lily Hedule [Bangkok Falmouth 15 Spanish Candida Forres (Cadiz Manila M jSpanish Neuvo Lantaro Sang JSingapore Barcelona —Spanish Concita ILawabe Manila Cadiz Dutch Xoaeh II Hoefman Rotterdam Bat a via M —-British -Peteheloe Owen Liverpool400 words
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Miscellaneous910 1869-10-08 9 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. arrtbaltf. i arrtfaals. Continued. Sept. 23, British ship Athena, 1,217 ton*, Hutehinson, Bombay I Oct. 3, Colonial steamer Rainbow, 98 tons, Bradberry, Malacca, 21st August. 2nd October. 24, British ship Summer Cloud, 693 tons, Watson, Kurraehee 4, British steamer Telegraph, 126 tons, Le Cain, Penang Ist 12th August.910 words
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Article798 1869-10-08 10 with at present, is not the particular views of any one, but a plain, simple, practical matter, the general nature "of the legislation that we should adopt, m order to deal with these So- cieties. I think there is no doubt that that legislation m the first place, at all798 words
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463 1869-10-08 10 The u\fJJ. UastdeUblad of the Sept, states: The sale of 05,000 picttllrOovernment Sugar ended to-aay, loth September, us follows .:;>,OUO }»ls. Siiniai-aiiff at/ 15.82 '{>■ pel. l] 7), 000 Soii^aba^ 16.18 35,000 Passaruafl 15>:! 95,000 avetaging^pei 15.94 The high prices obtained463 words
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Correspondence.
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397 1869-10-08 10 From the Straits Times October 2nd. THE ARTILLERY AND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. J.O the JLditor of the Daily Times. Sir. It can scarcely be a matter of surprise that the late promotions m our Corp* have been the cause of some dissatisfaction m the ranks. As you must be aware the397 words
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326 1869-10-08 10 From the Straits Times, October 2nd. THE COMING HIGH TIDES. To the Eil it or of the Daily Times. Six, With respect to the high tides which may l>e expected next week, allow me to submit the following observations. Early this year 1 cut out of the columns of a326 words
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179 1869-10-08 10 lo the Adit or of the Straits Times. Sut, The rumour as to a very high tide to which you pi\e currency "m one of your late issues is of such very great importance, if true, that I and many179 words
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867 1869-10-08 10 To the Editor of the Baity Times. Sik, In reference to a letter extracted from the London Morning Herald" and signed S. M. Saxby, K. N., December 21st 1868, which appeared m your issue of September 3Uth, I beg to867 words