Straits Times Overland Journal, 9 November 1869
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Title Section22 1869-11-09 1 FOR Dl-SPATCII PER P. o. STEAMER BALBETTR STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL.X. NO. 175 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY Dm NOVEMBER. 1869. Price 35 Cents22 words
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17 1869-11-09 1 STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 9TH NOV. 1869. Domestic Occurrence. MARRIAGE. o the 8 Heiden, of John Williai J17 words
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Article20 1869-11-09 1 "< B B, 181 Kn „30.10 1Shia Ho 7 2JLS to 2 I P***« [d. to -is. 7id.20 words
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Article235 1869-11-09 1 have arrived dnring the t. I C). steamer .—None. --< ait.i t. FentSman, th. Tonka, Pringle child, Car»t. m. Lor< Dohn. -ml k. Mtb. I !1. Messrs. Joh and Hn^. r M. I. steam ir. and Mrs, Van Delden and tl Mrs. B Mr Yillafranca. Lion. Barbel, Valid Hermande*, and235 words
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Article1059 1869-11-09 1 The last Overland Journal was dam 26th ult On the following dU the P. .V- Company's iteamer -i arrived with the London Mail >f the 2 1th September, ami on the Ski ant the French Mail came to ban! wiih London letters to the 80th Sepber. Our Telegraphic1,059 words
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CHINA.
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Article283 1869-11-09 1 The general news during the past fortnight has been very meagre, ■.'■>■■ most important Item being that the Duke of Edinburgh, as was 1, was not recognised m any way by tin' Chinese cials on his visit to Pekin, where li from the 7th to the 11th ult., taking283 words
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Article578 1869-11-09 1 The Community of Hongkong during the past fortnight may be best describe haying been a state of ..</ futurum, the events thai hare taken place, whirl! are very few, having been loss thought of than the great event m anticipation, namely the arrival of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh.578 words
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Copics of the Day.
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704 1869-11-09 2 It would be a very deplorable thing indeed for the Colony if ever our excise farms should become the sacrifice of successful combination between purchasers; but there is no doubt that such a combination if not imminent is quite possible. A704 words
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637 1869-11-09 2 It is said that the Hongkong f°lks are about to spend, possibly at the time we write have spent, over a hundred thousand dollars m illuminations for the reception of the Duke of Edinburgh well, there is only one reflection637 words
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405 1869-11-09 2 We would not complain of the enormous sum of money, $80,000, expended on Cavenagh Bridge, if the engineers when erecting the same had paid a little more regard to the requirements of the public. The space between the bridge and surface of405 words
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492 1869-11-09 2 The Committee Appointed by the Legislative Council, to report upon the amount to l>e pl^-tnl m the Estimates for 1870, tor the purposes of Kducation, made their report on Tuesday, as will he seen i>y the papers laid before the Council,492 words
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589 1869-11-09 2 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE NEW STEAMER. We have not yet received the Official Minutes of the proceedings of the Legislative Council Meeting on Tuesday* but we believe the question of which Mr. Road gave notice, namely," whether His Excellency the Governor had received any further information respecting589 words
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Article109 1869-11-09 2 Since the above was in type, we have received a copy of the Minutes, but too late for insertion. They will appear to-morrow. to get efficiency and cheapness combined? Would the Clyde builders not furn.sh on the line, laid down by the t onstrucW, as good a vessel as Mr.109 words
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412 1869-11-09 3 From the Straits Times, November 6th LABUAN. When tfe Colonial Minister m the 11 Commons said "I can corroborate what the right Honorable senUeman opposite has alleged m to the ss of Mr. Pope Henn< m theGovenunentofLabuin^hewould en to have had presentimeni of the Dod hows brought to Singapore j412 words
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624 1869-11-09 3 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE CATTLE NUISANCE. The lar<*o number of bullocks daily feeding by the roadsides, and running m our streets, calls for a little energetic action on the part of the police, and some restriction upon the privileges at present accorded to their owners. The Municipal624 words
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659 1869-11-09 3 From the Straits Times, November 6th. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. RXPOBS of proceedings of the Legislative Council held m the Council Chamber on the 29th October, 1809. Present. H. E. the Governor. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Officer Comdg. H. Ms. Troops. Attorney-General. Assist. Colonial Treasurer. Auditor General. Colonial659 words
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1284 1869-11-09 3 From the Straits Times, October 30th. JAVA POLITICS. The following 1 comments on a letter of the Batavia correspondent of the Pidl Mall Gazette, are translated from the Java Bode of the 9th Oct: We perceive, with regret, from a correspondent's letter m the Pall Mall (liizetfc, copied into Galignani's1,284 words
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875 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, October 30th. JAPAN. (From a dent.) Yokohama^ %tk < L 869. Chnn a lull has set m since tilt 1 visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, but his visit has qoI been forgotten here. The frank, free and jolly manner m which he mixed with the875 words
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503 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, November 6th. JAVA ITEMS. The X. B. Handehblad gives the following. It i> to be hoped that the coming rainy season may have beneficial inftuei the temperature and health of N. India. Improvement m the latter respect is highly desirable. At Samaiang, the fever epidemic continues503 words
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Correspondence.
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33 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, October 30th. THE NEW STEAMER. With re I the I I to m j our late numbers, 1 understood whsn -•51KJ for famishing th VAX GHAJS. Singapore, 25th ocl33 words
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321 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, October 30th. CHRONICLES OF ST. GEORGE. CHAPTER XT. 1. And it i i; ..t when the building of the palace was accompli the Chief Ruler and his fo] noved within its i 2. And b h him his elephant :im 3, hia cockatoo and all that321 words
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110 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, October 30th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. 1 as mam- o\' res our c dny, m order to sort the "om tl. 11 lx\ pl( loyal men t< i „\u\ v\\di; bump In the ti n style, but, I t any calmly must admit, that it will Ih?110 words
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164 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. [ippophj 1 u]> H ***** ;ll)S wish to detract from liis lair lame, but 1 ik why should the nine or I the proposed i and worse moi and v endea\ to conoul their [s this a nec< l.c wish to164 words
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222 1869-11-09 4 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. To th> Editor of the BtraiU 77 Si-.i.- I noticed m mr columns ofßOth ultimo a letter running down th endeavours few gentlemen of the 6. U. V. C. to provide a mounted escort for the Duke of Edinburgh. The plan222 words
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95 1869-11-09 5 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. tar of thr strut is Time*. •rv worry to fad thai your tuo iterday, have conI my remi the Mounted Ks. i .m attack on the Volui I thing, I eanhonestlv utura them, was further from my design. 1 would, I95 words
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175 1869-11-09 5 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. To the EJitor of the Daily Times. Sir,— I am really sorry to trouble again on IO -mall a matter as this, hut 1 think that a gentle hint k> your correspondent Hippoplylax" to mind his own busibe misapplied. He has175 words
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163 1869-11-09 5 From the Straits Times, November 6th. THE MOUNTED ESCORT. To the Edi or of th* Daily Times. Sik, It appears to me that Messrs. Hippophjlax, remiah Siting and Delta. have put themseiv. •> much m the same position m the Itoysi Soeiety found themselves when Charles 11. of jolly memory,163 words
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News of the Fortnight.
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Article25 1869-11-09 5 OCTOBER. Tiik British steamer sirrutoo,, Jprar Captain Gardner, from Hongkong with dates to the LOth instant, anchored m the harbour last night.25 words
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Article24 1869-11-09 5 lei. British steamer Gl***rtue*i Captain Bolton, front Hongkonc- witM dates to the 19th current, tl Penang and Calcutta, anchored m ttt harbour last night.24 words
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Article47 1869-11-09 5 WE DNESDAY, 27th OCTOBER. IHi I O. steamer Rangoon^ Caitem Baker, from Bombay with dates 1 15th, Galle fOth and Fenang 25t i instant bringing the Europe Mails <[ l^tli-^lth September, arrived at Y,.\ Harbour at 9.30 a. m., to-d:,y, and sail* for Hongkoag 8 a. k., to-morrow]47 words
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Article22 1869-11-09 5 11. M's steam frigate fttafap, Captain Iloncn-iv, from Hongkong with dates to the —tii ingttot, arrived here this mornin*.22 words
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Article423 1869-11-09 5 fttOM our file of the Diario de Manila we find that the public do not ■m much &gitased by the results of the recent earthquake. Yet the damage done to the city and its environs haa been considerable. Both the Governors' palaces have been rendered unserviceable, several of the offices423 words
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Article24 1869-11-09 5 Tin: Siamese steamer Ckow Phya, Captain Orton, from Bangkok with dates to the ~">tli instant, anchored m the harbour yesterday afternoon.24 words
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Article31 1869-11-09 5 The I*. I. S. N. (Vs. steamer 'jßmu(/<><>it, Captain Starratt, from Calcutta with dates to the loth instant, via the intern) ports, anchored m the harbour this morning.31 words
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Article57 1869-11-09 5 Tin: following 1 is a summary of Meteorological Observation! for the month <'f September,* extracted from the last Government Gazette* Birann, ApproximiiU' temperature 81 1 Highest reading of Barometer m the month 29.939 m do do ii.i Hifhe«l Toniperature (m the sLudei obserred do 72 Greatest Bain-fall m 24 hours57 words
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Article429 1869-11-09 5 >> take the following from yesterday's Government Gazette: The following Proeeedinga of a Marine -v' Enquiry arc published for gen< information. B. v lommand, R. MACPJIERSOX. >lonel k. a., Col' nil. Colonin; Secretary's Offi 26th October, 1889. j We, the uinl. reigned, have enquired into the cause of the loss429 words
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Article406 1869-11-09 5 The B. Handeliblad of the 19th Oct. gives the following:— We have to mention tire dose of the sale of Billeton Tin, held by the Head Agency of the X. I. HandeUbank. The total sold was 9,400 slabs, weighing" 5,008.29, piculs at nn average price <>f /'71.1s perpico). The Jar406 words
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Article20 1869-11-09 5 'I'm: British steamer Telegraph, Captain Le Cain, from Penang and Afalacca, arrived m the roads this morning.20 words
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Article20 1869-11-09 5 The Sarawak steamer HearUeatc, Captain Hillyer, from Sarawak with dates to the 28th October, arrived m the harbour yesterday morning.20 words
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Article42 1869-11-09 5 t.!:!).w being the Birth-da H. M. I. M. the King of P< rtuga], there was a 75? Deum m the Portuguese Church of St. Joze, at 5 i\ v., the Consul and his family were present, and Vie service was well attended.42 words
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Article19 1869-11-09 5 Tin: Colonial steamer Rainbow, CapBradberry, from Malacca with dates to the 80th October arrived m the harbour yesterday evening.19 words
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Article159 1869-11-09 5 A fi;w days since, we recommended that the wooden fool bridge across the Singapore river should be removed before the arrival of 11. K. 11. the Duke of Edinburgh, on acconnJ of its unsightly appearance. Mr. Cazolas, the fanner of the toll-bridge, requested the Municipal Commissioners to allow him to159 words
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Article457 1869-11-09 5 CwiAi\ SaXßY's prediction concerning the weather on the sth October, against which bo much has been written, would appear not to have been altogether unfounded, if we may judge from the reports that roach \is from China and India. Whether the moon has airy influence upon the weather or not,457 words
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Article132 1869-11-09 6 lount .Faber flagstaff is nol cut i very inviting place for visitors, tiding t«. all accounts. The hill, which a year or tv. was well cleared and cultivated, is qow thickly overgrown with lallang and jungle, and, on rday last, the signalman discovered, within some tl bur132 words
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Article229 1869-11-09 6 Information has been received here, per SaniAou, from Labuan, of the lorn of the Britisli shin of London, 669 tons, Captain Robert 11. Ivey, on the London reef on the morning of the 4th October. The Tnat ras bound from Foochow to London, with a i'ull cargo of tea. Alter229 words
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Article386 1869-11-09 6 THE following financial statament was laid before the Legislative Council of Labuan by Governor Hennessy on the 11th ultimo. Tlie figures are not imposing by their magnitude, but they nevertheless discing ;l very wholesome condition of account* m the little loriy:— The following paper was laid before the illative Council386 words
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Article44 1869-11-09 6 The M. I. steamer Cambodge, Captain de L'Escaille, from Sue/ LOth and Galle 28th October, bringing the Marseilles mail of the 2nd idem, arrived here at 11 m. to-day, and will leave for Saigon and Hongkong- at 11 a. m. to-morrow.44 words
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Article164 1869-11-09 6 The preparations that are being made by our Chinese friends, m the way of rations, for the reception of H. EL 11. the Duke of Edinburgh, are very extenaure, ami hid fair to prevent our royal visitor Beeing <»ur town m it is. Not satisfied with the tibersJ coat- of164 words
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Article170 1869-11-09 6 A Cricket match is being 1 played on the Esplanade, between the Singapore Cricket Club and the officers of H. Ms. Rodney, Hie match began on Saturday, and the first innings were played cut last evening; the match will be resumed, weatherpermitting, on Friday evening next. The officers of the170 words
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Article73 1869-11-09 6 Ist Innings. IA Mosley Bowled Ogle 0 ■:,y c. Bloomfield uo. 0 3 !> >iivl do. 11 4J.0. K< c Oroebie do. 1 SR. W. Kixwell. c. do Bird (9 r.. Bowled 0- 1 7S. 1 c. a howled. 3 .Not >nt 17 9 J. P. rv73 words
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Article57 1869-11-09 6 THURSDAY, 4 th NOVEMBER. Clptain Van deb Tas, of the barque Edoiard Marie, reports tl^it on the 20th Qctftar, off North Watcher Island, Java Sea, signalled a Britisli barque, Bhoying No. 1:20 1- under the 4th Pendant, from Shanghai to New York day! out also, t]u> British barque Mary Mir,r,57 words
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Article82 1869-11-09 6 It is suspoctW that some of the Mail package! l>y the Messageries steamer yesterday must have miscarried, for very few business letters were received by her many mercantile houses receiving Done at all. The letters that did come forward were chiefly those which had been posted m the provinces or82 words
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Article72 1869-11-09 6 rERDAI afternoon, while some belonging to the Dutch ship were engaged m hoisting a timber, by means of a large Work underneath the foretop, the 5 of the block brokeyjowing to a flaw m the iron, and it fell, striking one of the men on the head, fracturing the skull72 words
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Article72 1869-11-09 6 A\ learn that daring the stay of 11. R. 11. the Duke of Edinburgh here the Commissioner •>{' Police will not impose any restrictions upon wayangs and public amusements o* the natives, other than those actually necessary for the maintenance of order m the town. They must, of course, obtain72 words
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Article411 1869-11-09 6 Tin ease o[' the lour Malays sentenced :o L 2 months imprisonment and to receive 0 1 strip.- oi the rattan, tor stealing m dwelling bouses, in/yesterday'fl -is an anomalous one iii the records of our police court. These men were prosecuted by four different proeecut re, for thefts m411 words
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Article36 1869-11-09 6 A private letter received here per steamer Tycho Brake > states that the steamer Tai Pang Vow left HoDgkong for this port on the ~Sth October, and she consequently may be looked for shortly.36 words
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Article24 1869-11-09 6 11. N. M. steamer Admiral von Kin*bergen, Capt. De Vms, from Rhio yesterday morning, arrived at the TanjoiigPagar Dock nt 1 i\ it yesterday.24 words
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Article48 1869-11-09 6 The Ocean Steam-ship Company's steamer Tyeho Jh-a/n', from Hongkong 30th October, anchored m the roads at 3.30 a. X., and proceeded to the Tanjong Pagar Wharf early this morning. She has about 150 tons of freight for Singapore, and aboul l,:2n() tons of cargo, principally tea, for London.48 words
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Article68 1869-11-09 6 The Tanjong Pagar Dock is at present doing a very active business. There are at preseni three vessels m the Dock, and two more awaiting their turn. The Sarawak steamer Jtoyalitt, although Ikm- repairs an 1 not completed, hauled out yesterday t<> allow 11. N. M. steamer -/to take her68 words
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Article90 1869-11-09 6 The Tgcko Brake left Shanghai at 8 a. m., *2Gth Oct.. and arrived at Hongkong on the 29th, making the passage m 66 In >urs. She left Hongkon 5 p. M.j on the 30th, and anchored m the roads at &80 a. m. to-day, (sth) making the passage m days90 words
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Article93 1869-11-09 6 The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at Shanghai on tho 2:2 nd October. The Galatea anchored at Woosung, and H. H. proceeded up the rivrr m ti steamer 2b c depth of wat r on the far would not admit the g*e up the Wongpa He was to haw Shanghai at93 words
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Article496 1869-11-09 6 Tin: 1\ ,uukj Gazette of the >2:hxl October sivs Tn oar issue of the :2nd instant, we notified the arrival ha the crew of the Schooner fra, belonging to this port, which reported to have foundered about a 'l.i\» from Tonkah (Jnnk Ceylon). When it came to be known that496 words
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Article40 1869-11-09 7 liiK following is a summary ofMe-l<'Lri«-al Observations for the month of October, extracted from the last Got 'ff. HER. sO.B l'.aruiueter m the month. In. do do 19.73] Lowest ,1,, 73°. ■«ur« 1 :.7 Total a It]40 words
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Article132 1869-11-09 7 With reg-artl t<> the PenaDg barratry reported m -sue, the Peiko did intended, (•win^ to the non-appearance of the Penang poli munication received by 11. JL the GteverHOff said herewith 1 tend a Penang police constable/ 1 who would l>e able to identity the parties, but whether the constable really132 words
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Article274 1869-11-09 7 A Meeting was held m the Exchange Room yesterday afternoon, to consider the desirability of giving some public demonstration of regard to Admiral pel, on his passage through this m the mail steamer. The following gentlemen were present The Hon'ble 11. Rtadjthe Hon'ble W. Adamson, Messrs. Webster. Kirby, C. EL274 words
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Article263 1869-11-09 7 Wi extract the following from yesGovemment Gazette, The following Ordinance of the Governor and Legislative Council, Mooed on the 2nd 3*yofNovemi is hereby published for general vxd bvmatism ORDINANCE No. XVI OF 1869. An Ordinance to apply v further sum of Dre. 33,148.051 t» certain Public Services for the yet*263 words
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Article264 1869-11-09 7 Salaries 691.79J iif Bea xclusive of tablishments 2,f>77.48 Stationery apd Printing Office... 1^7.7:; Administration of Jusi: 1,640.20 Medical 2321.53 Poli( 6,979.25| Is.. rt 3,949.68 .ml Building* 9,652.72| ellaneona S 2,«i.IJ. !<»S :1 Expense! 2,1 L7.19| 188,148.051 The following are published for general information. By His Excellency's Command, R. MACPHER^OX.264 words
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Article23 1869-11-09 7 Tin; X. i. s. :v Cu's. steamer Sinlin Bakker, from Batavia prd bsfeant, arrived m the harbour yes- terday morning.23 words
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Article19 1869-11-09 7 Tii!^ X. German steamer Tai-pang-nyo, Captain Boswell, from Hongk< 28th Oct., and Saigon sth instant, arrived hero yesterday raoruinflr.19 words
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Article29 1869-11-09 7 Tiik p. o. steamer BaUetU, Captain Tomlin, from Hongkong 2nd inst., with the homeward mails, anchored m the roads last evening, and proceeded to New Harbour early this morning.29 words
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Article47 1869-11-09 7 ADMIIAL Ki:i>i»i:i, K. C. 8., who is Among the passengers by the preseni homeward mail steamer, wm very warmly entertained by the people of Hongkong. The Admiral went on board the Rodney last evening, and this morning a saint.' was fired from that vessel m 1;'- honour.47 words
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Article58 1869-11-09 7 It is very seldom thai an Admiral has received such honor as was paid to Sir Harry Keppel on his leaving Hongkong; the boat which conveyed him on hoard the P. and steamer, was manned by the Officers of the Galatea, the Duke of Edinburgh pulling the stroke oar, and58 words
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Article108 1869-11-09 7 Advices from Hongkong indicate thai the arrival of His Royal Highness among us will be postponed to somewhat later date than has been anticipated. Jiis stay m Hongkong, it is said, will be prolonged to a fortnight, us the ia to ivlit there, lie will also \isit Manila before coming108 words
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Article126 1869-11-09 7 Evert precaution is being taken to prevent contusion when the procession m honour of 11. EL 11. the Dab Edinburgh takes place. The Commissioner <>l' Police, this morning, had before him the principal hack carriage owners, m order thai they may explain to their syces the m struct ions that126 words
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Article99 1869-11-09 7 f Ami during th< of ii. I!, the Duke of Edinburgh, was a m H. U. 11. eu ing against eighi of the members of th or Club. Some lilt! ion of tins sort at the Tanglij not be amiss. We number of poini he "string" consisted of 30 bolls,99 words
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Article70 1869-11-09 7 First Match. tr -o TT B\ Bores- R Fitz Hali- D<>. <„m Ist Game 100 I 110 1 L 9 i>;i 88 102 77 110 I 91 763 Total 1 190 220 270 188 157 177 lteO Second Match. Ist Game 131 166 98 94 127 I:70 words
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Article26 1869-11-09 7 First Match. ISIS I 601 A6B |9tB |?T3 633 7W IW, 863 P i°Ji con »fi ioi en 901 86S 881 i »TTi26 words
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Article199 1869-11-09 7 Date.. Flag. Ship's Name. Captain. From. To i D-tr. IS i Russian Orient ianden Bombay Batavia —-British Conqueror DavicUon Shanghai London -—British Brudheo Wai son Shanghai London —British Creaswell White Amoj London British I Tamerlane tig Shanghai London 19 Bnti h Medway Tidman ,re London 21 French199 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article334 1869-11-09 8 arrtbalflf*—Continued. N<>rthGerman steamer Ta-pang-nyo, r>7o tons, Boswell, Hongkong and Saigon 28th < P. A; O. tons, Tomlan, Hongkong 2nd 3th Novenib Siamese ship Resolute, 800 t:tns, Eugiere, Swat< r. British ship Berwickshire, 1,111 tons Rowen. Johore Bth N British barque Henry Alel vile, 2t>B tons, Wittrog, Cotie 10th Oct.334 words
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Article321 1869-11-09 8 Tuesday, 26th October. P. <& 0. steamer Emeu, Baoot, for Galle and Bombay. North German ship ftfetis, Paulsen. for Bangkok. British sliip Athena, Efatchinson, for Bombay. British barque Penrith, Dawson, for Bangkok. British steamer QLrratoon Apcar, (Gardner, for Penan* and Calcutta. Wednesday, -7th October. P. O. steamer Nbroa, Lockie321 words
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Article134 1869-11-09 8 Ship's Names. utains. Flag and Rig. Itons. Dati ok NVhere Fro r >v t j AKKIVAL EIROM OOMttOHBM OR AGENTS. DESTINATION. MEX-OF-WAK. s* sssu sss £t s H ira T k ffi W-.ri" nor m"^' Naval Officer, .^nd n\ f f aini>r [ougkong W. R; Penan134 words
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