Straits Times Overland Journal, 26 October 1869
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Title Section27 1869-10-26 1 FOR DESP.Virn i>kr l>. fc o. STEAMER WMEV. STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL. X. NO. 174 SI XG A PORK. TUESDAY 20th OCTOBER, 1869. Price 35 Cents.27 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 26th OCT. 1869. Domestic Occurrences.
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Article50 1869-10-26 1 i Black Pepper 7 l_", Wh li. _\v> rl g 3,25 Tin L5l 37J do 2.55 do T. Cloths do do L.B7J 7 do .17.1 hi to London t: 1 l"->. 0 1 is. od. Opium ik•■■•• 12 Bank hills ti month- »>Jd. id. Private., 4s. 6Jd.50 words
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Article62 1869-10-26 1 The following }>;. I heir Prom China. v ii and Fron .—Air. 0.8 For M R. E. Haker. and Mrs K. la. Mr. and Mrs. nildren. Their Excellencies x i i > and Frivinoz, M< M. L I Hawti Max_Donnld. Mrs. lit. m Singapore. nton.—Miss 81. ke, Mr. J. W.62 words
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Article898 1869-10-26 1 Tin: last %d mat was publ on the Bth instant, and since then we are m receipt of the London Mail of the 10th September to hand on the 14th Instant 1> dalle and Calcutta <>ur telegrams London ml tot; ultimo. The French Homeward mail reached thi> jfrom898 words
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Article1413 1869-10-26 1 POLITICAL AND GENERAL SUMMARY. General. The chief matter of general interest with respect to China affairs, that has been a subject of discussion since the departure of t mail, is the question of the correctness Or otherwise of the translation of Mr. Burlingame'a credentials. Hie North China Daily News1,413 words
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Topics of the Day.
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685 1869-10-26 2 From the Straits Times, October 16th. HINDU PROCESSIONS. R [euro that Hi* Excellency the Governor, has m the i of a wise etion permitted the quietest section of our community, the Hindu, to renew the celebration of one of their religious festivals, a privitbi they had })een deprived of by685 words
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752 1869-10-26 2 From the Straits Times, October 16th. THE COUNCIL SHORT-HAND REPORT. Thk short-hand reports of the proceedings of the Legislative. Council, whatever satisfaction they may afford honorable Members, have certainly been a windfall to the local journals. To-day, for example, we are enabled, m place of a column or two of752 words
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1029 1869-10-26 2 From the Straits Times, October 16th. THE "DISTRESSED SEAMEN" BILL. England, with a maternal solicitude for the welfare of those who most contribute to her greatness, every year places aside from her revenues an ample sum for the relief of distressed British seamen, and the governors, consular officers, and other1,029 words
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1272 1869-10-26 2 From the Straits Times, October 16th. THE SECRET SOCIETIES. The Pinang people complain, and we think with considerable justice, of the course which the Governor is pursuing m legislating on the subject of the Secret Societies: They say that as the legislation is confessedly necessitated by the state of things1,272 words
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469 1869-10-26 3 From the Straits Times, October 16th. THE INDIAN PENAL CODE. AjfOKQ the ])apers laid before the Legislative Council at its meeting on' the Und instant, is a memorandum by the Attorney-General upon the amendments which it will be necessary to make upon the Penal ('ode of India, before it can469 words
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616 1869-10-26 3 From the Straits Times, October 16th. THE INDIAN PENAL CODE. The Indian Penal Code is destined soon to be adopted ift this Colony, and rightly too, for, it is one of the most comprehensive enactments that was ever penned by a law-giver. It provides for the punishment of abettors or616 words
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768 1869-10-26 3 The more we consider the Bill to provide for the suppression of Secret Societies/ the more we are impressed with its imperfect and fragmentary Character. In the first place, the title itself is a glaring misnomer, as tne bill does not768 words
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638 1869-10-26 4 From the Straits Times, October 23rd. LEGAL PROCESS. Thi criminal and civil procedure m ihe Stn at present based upon a very unsatisfactory footing. Every body connected with the administration of justice is left to grope m the dark. If the magistrate wishes for information ling* any process, he is638 words
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671 1869-10-26 4 From the Straits Times, October 23rd. THE GOVERNMENT STEAMER. Alluding sometime ago to the absence of all authoritative announcement m respect to the progress or abandonment of the new steamer, we dwelt upon the substantial injustice the actual money loss imposed upon the Colon)" by the retention of so large671 words
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841 1869-10-26 4 We would seek to draw the attention of our readers to the article we repubhsh to-day from the Economist on the subject of Chinese emigration. The subject has attained such world-wide importance that it cannot fail to interest all classes of readers,841 words
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924 1869-10-26 4 A meeting of the Trustees of the Rallies' Institution was held on Tu< day, the 6th October, LB6&, at 1,15 p.m. Present. The ftevd. J. Alleyne Beckles, Hon. Secty. and Vice President. The Hon. C. J. Irving. \V. 11. Read. 11. L.924 words
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11842 1869-10-26 5 From the Straits Times, October 16th. SHORT-HAND REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Singapore. 14th September, 1869. Present: His Excei.i JNTCY The GOTsmwoB. The Hon'ble TheLieut.-Goyeknor and Colonial Secretary. His Honor The Chief Jvstiok. The Hon'ble The Officer Commanding H. M.'s Troops. The Hon'ble11,842 words
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1938 1869-10-26 8 From the Straits Times, October 23rd. SHORT-HAND REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Singapore, 2nd October, 1869. PRESENT: His Excellency The Governor. The>Hon'ble The Likut.-Govenor and Colonial Secretary. His Honor The Chief Justice. The Hon'ble The Officer Commanding H. M.'s Troops. Thk Hon'ble The1,938 words
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1738 1869-10-26 8 From the Straits Times, October 23rd. JAVA RAILWAYS. The following account of the preliminary opening of the first Railway constructed m Java, is translated from the Samarang Loeomotief: "On Thursday the 12th, we left by the first train for Kedong Jattie, where we amongst others, much admired the splendid iron1,738 words
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1720 1869-10-26 9 From the Straits Times, October 23rd. JOTTINGS FROM JAVA. Editor of the BtraiU Time*.) 1 dare say your ''pickings" of choice morsels of intelligence and gossip from the Java papers possess some interest for your readers generally. Or YOU would Cease to publish them." I know that on casting my1,720 words
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Correspondence.
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188 1869-10-26 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sih, I was going to begin hv asking a conundrum— -why is one-half of Fort Canning Flagstaff invisible P but as every inhabitant of Tanglin has known the answer tor some months l>ecause188 words
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234 1869-10-26 10 From the Straits Times, October 16th. HER MAJESTY'S JAIL. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Touching the signification of the term H. Ms. Jail," it present open between the Government and the Chief Juttier, may 1 tell you a funny story, which us to me to bear on the234 words
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127 1869-10-26 10 From the Straits Times, October 16th. ROYAL NAVY RESERVE. To the Editor of the Daili/ TimMl DiaMt Editor. —As I wai a coming into the harbour yesterday, my missus she says to me 44 Qconro" the says here's larks here's a new flag they've got.*' Bo 1 ups with my127 words
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164 1869-10-26 10 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir.—I observe that the two Colonial steamers have ceased to hoist the blue Ensign —and that a badge is now inserted m the fly of the flag, the absence of which led to the164 words
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3843 1869-10-26 10 To the Editor of the Daily Titne: Sir,—ln the Sourabaya Handehhiatt of the 24th ult., I noticed* an article, purporting to be copied from the Straits Times of the 4th idem, m which I am described as the valet3,843 words
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645 1869-10-26 11 I To the Editor of the Daily Times. >ir, I would not re-open this much ed question but that a misapprehension 1 existing, which has been m some meae confirmed by your own article upon the subject, may 1 believe be645 words
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News of the Fortnight.
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Article1138 1869-10-26 11 The following is a summary of the Meteorogical Observations of the month of June, which we extract from the table sent us by the Colonial Surgeon. JUNE.* Approximate temperature... 81.9 Highest reading of Barometer m the month 29.906 m. Lowest do do do 29.688 Highest Temperature (m1,138 words
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Article839 1869-10-26 11 The Siamese steamer Chow Phya, Captain Orton, from Bangkok with to the (sth instant, arrived here early yesterday morning. The British steamer Fair Singapore, Captain Cornelius, from Penanjr with dates to the 8th instant, (via Malacca,) arrived v ere this forenoon. The Colonial steamer Rainbow, returned from839 words
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Article20 1869-10-26 12 The Fourth Criminal Session for the present year terminated yesterday, when the Petty Jurors received their discharge.20 words
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Article1519 1869-10-26 12 11. Ms. stoam Elk, Commander Wootton, from the Xatunas, anchored m the harlx>ur yesterday afternoon. 11. N. M'g. steamer Bfmbed, Captain Roelofs, from Slak with dates to tin' 11th instant, arrived lure this morning. The Colonial steamer Rainboto, Captain Bradherrv, returned from a cruise to the Hdnbutgh1,519 words
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Article111 1869-10-26 12 The P, Bteamer Bats*ffe s Captain P. S. Tomlin, from Bombay with dates to the Ist, Galle (>th, and lVnang 12th instant, bringing the Europe mails of I -10th September, arrived at Now Harbour at B'JL m., to-day, and sails for Hongkong at Ba. m., to-morrow. The111 words
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Article226 1869-10-26 12 H. I. M. steam transport La Crevse from Suez en route to Saigon, arrived here this morning and sails for her port of destination to-morrow. A Batavia correspondent of the Sourabaya Hamhkblad makes the following queries, and comments. AYh w your opinion of tlu> new correspondents of226 words
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Article55 1869-10-26 12 Thk N. I. S. N. (Vs steamer Baron Bentinck, Captain Koningafeidt, from Samarang with dates to the 14th inst, arrived here yesterday afternoon. The British India Company's steamer India, Captain Baxter, from Calcutta, Rangoon, and Moulmein, arrived in the Harbour this morning. She brought the following passengers55 words
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Article124 1869-10-26 12 The M. I. steamer Capitol e, Captain Ravin, from Batavia wiyi dates to the 15th current, arrived here yesterday afternoon. Captain i lt, of the North Ger- man barque reports having spoken, on the 8th instant, near Banka Straits, the British ship Lommern from London t<> Shanghai,124 words
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Article524 1869-10-26 12 A Klin**- Cashier was sent up for trial, |>y the Sitting Magistrate, on the 7th instant, to the next Criminal Session, on a < >f embezzlement. THB M< I. Company's steamer Impta trice. Captain -Macaire, from Hongkong with dates to the 12th instant, :i Saigon,) en ramie524 words
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Article487 1869-10-26 13 Tin; n« Homeward Mail was to on the L9th instant, ]kt P. and tieT Emeu, and may bout Monday next. An inqnei held yesterday afternoon, by H. M'g. Coroner, upon the l">ily of a European sailor, belonging to Bntifth ship CiwM»y who wasorowned last Sunday night, whilst487 words
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Article210 1869-10-26 13 Thk SJUfUtbury brings no later Telegrama from Bombay, than tbotereoeived here via Calcutta, on Sunday last, l>v thesteameri Clan dfjrineand Hindttau. The Shafft'sljin:/ has on board about 300 packages sundries for this port, and 21)0 chests, of Malwa Opium, from Uombay, and a quantity of Betelnut from210 words
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Article2064 1869-10-26 13 The following is a summary of Meteorological Observations for the month of August, extracted from the last Govern me/it Gazette. AIOCST. Approximate temperature.. 81.5 Highest reading of Barometer m the inontU 29.973 m. Lower do« do 29.689 Highest Temi>erature (m the shaded observed. 890.5 Lowest do do2,064 words
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Article256 1869-10-26 14 H. I. Ms. Steam transport Le T<irn> Captain Moyen, from Saigon with dstei to the -Ist instant, en route to Suez, anchored m the harbour last night. The P. O. extra steamer Nornm t Captain Macnamnra, from Bombay with dates to the 10th instant, en ramie to256 words
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Article304 1869-10-26 14 It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. J. R. Logan of Penang, on the morning of the &Oth instant. Mr. Logan was undoubtedly the foremost literary man m the Far Baflt, and though his writing! have been latterly confined to the columns of Uw Peun><304 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1165 1869-10-26 14 SHIPPING INTELLIG-ilNU_i. Slrribaltf. SrrtbaW,— Continued. Oct. 8, Dutch steamer Betsy, 79 tons, Gilties, Pontianak, sth Oct. 22 Dutch barque Australia Packet. 400 tons, Kerkhoff, MaOctober. cassar 7th Oct. 8, British brig Vision, 159 tons, Cummins, Hongkong, 13th 22 British brig Chowfa, 289 tons, Blohm, Bangkok 10th Oct. September. 22, French1,165 words
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Page 15 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous624 1869-10-26 15 SHIPPING IN SINGAPORE HARBOUR. [IP's \a.mi Capta; 1m. ac. anh Bio. Tons. a > r nl Wn i:kl From. Consignees or Agents. Destination. AKK1VA1. MEN-OF-WAR. sum Klwvn H. M. steamer 310 Augt. 31 Sarawak Senior Naval Other. Station H. I. M. steamer Oct. 25 Saigon H. M. Consul Admiral van624 words
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