Straits Times Overland Journal, 15 June 1872
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Title Section22 1872-06-15 1 For Despatch peb P. O. Steaxsb Ellora." The Striats Times VOL. XIII. -NO- 242. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1872. Price, 15 Cents22 words
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571 1872-06-15 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY,JUNE 15,1872 LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore, June 15th, 1872. Gambier ia42i Black Pepper 11.00 nom. White Pepper $21.50. bugo Floor Singapore .30. Do. Sarawak Pearl Sago 3.00 Coffee I6§. Tin Mule twist i »i A. Ety lbs. Shirtings 1--7 do do 20. 5 do T. Cloths.. I L37i571 words
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Article969 1872-06-15 1 The last Overland was dated the Ist June. The Tanjore arrived on the 2nd with the English mail of the 3rd May, the Provence on the 9th with the French mail and London dates to the 10th idem, and the China, will be here to-morrow morning with the969 words
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Article260 1872-06-15 1 SIIA VJHAI. The 1> S 'he return Edmund Hornby, Chief Ju Court, and states that it is snticithat Mr. Goodwin, the Assi^ rtlv go home on furlough. The Taoutai Chen, has ssadV of. The Cornier calls attention m a carefully written art. biiity of making Shanghai a port try.260 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement29 1872-06-15 1 Noil On and after April next, the subscription to the Ol -i> Jotjbnax will be raised to *H> per annum owing the greatly inereas. of the nublieation. I^7 J.29 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous191 1872-06-15 1 $assrnger& Thk following passengers have arrived, left, or passed through the port, during the fortnight. Per P. O. steamer Tnnjore, on the 2nd June Singapore. From Southampton: Mr. »V. A. Bovd. From Brindisi: Messrs. F. R. Maxw 11 aud A. F. Wright. From Kin£ George's Smind Mr. C. Holms. From191 words
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Article1920 1872-06-15 2 m the Stm <ne *th. OPENING OF THE COUNCIL. The session of the Legislative Council was formally opened by His Excellency the Governor at one o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. The attendance of the public was large, and a goodly number of ladies graced the scene with1,920 words
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810 1872-06-15 2 From the Straits Times, June 8th. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. 11. E. the Governor's speech yesterday opening the Legislative Council is, as usual, a well written document, and makes the most of the situation, but, notwithstanding its twenty succinct paragraphs, it is a disappointing speech, for, while it touches upon a810 words
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777 1872-06-15 2 From the Straits Times, June 8th. THE POSTMASTER GENERAL'S REPORT. Thk report of the Postmaster General, which we publish to-day, treats of matters of great interest to the public, and especially to the mercantile community, who contribute the mam share of the Postal revenue of the Colony. This Colony labours777 words
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1809 1872-06-15 3 From the Straits Times, June 8th. OUB MILITARY EXPENDITURE. Tm correspondence that took place rear at home between the Colonial, War* and Treasury Offices and our present Governor regarding the garrison and defence of these Settlements is very interesting but too long for publication. It will be sufficient to give1,809 words
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473 1872-06-15 3 From the Straits Times, June 8th. THE RAFFLES INSTITUTION. Those of our readers who were present at the Annual Meeting of friends and subscribers to the Raffles Institution some few weeks ago, will recollect that H. E. the Governor, who presided, alluded to the anomalous position the Institution was m,473 words
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1043 1872-06-15 4 From the Straits Times, June 8th. CAPTAIN HAYES. ,t\ remem- :ain about a ye; loaded I port ared for H< Instead of lor Hongkong, however, she a; -j ears to hn\ iin a totally i fur the next place at which she makes her appearance is Bangkok, where she put1,043 words
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541 1872-06-15 4 From the Straits Times June 15th. A WEEKLY HOLIDAY. Tin. unvarying round of Sunday homeward mails, compelling merchants aud their clerks and all connected with mercantile business to work on Sundays, and which is to hist six months necessitate the making provision for a day of rest during the week.541 words
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1090 1872-06-15 4 From the Straits Times,June 15th. THE PRISONS COMMISSION. AIIONG the papers laid before the Legislative Council at the opening of the session, was the Report of a Commission appointed m June oi' last year to inquire into the discipline and arrangements of the prisons m the Colony. The Committee consisted1,090 words
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43 1872-06-15 4 From the Straits Times, June 15th. THE POLICE ORDINANCE. Ink Police Force Ordinance passed la-t year, under which the so-called reorganization of the force has been effected, is now undergoing revision ami amendment by the 1 meil, m accordance with instructions from the43 words
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Article40 1872-06-15 6 For our part, we think that a prohibitory regulation is more honest than SUch liberal: On the 3rd June, 8007.88 piculs of tin were sold by auction at Batavia OH nt of the Billiton Company the ii 1 per pieul.40 words
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355 1872-06-15 6 From the Straits Times June 8th LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Siitoapobb, 1 1 v .It m;, lsTl'. Pn nt His K\< J i m. (Jo\ i:i:nui;. 11> Honor the Chief -i ustice. The Hon'hle the Officer Comdg. H. ll.'s Dps. The Hon'hle the Colonial Secretary. Aitaanuy-Qaneral. Treasurer. Acting Col. Engineer. J. J.355 words
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187 1872-06-15 6 Singapore, June 6th, 1872 Present: His Excellency the Governor. His Honor the Chief Justii 'Die Hon. theOfficer Com. H.M's. Troops The Hon. the Cohtnial Secretary. The Hon. t! ..ey-Gcncral. The Hon. the Treasurer. The Hon 1 auditor-General. The Hon. the Colonial Engineer. The Hon. .1. .1. Grcenshields. i). The lion.187 words
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267 1872-06-15 6 PItKSEM" Excellency tbetGovernor. His Honor the Chief .Justice. The Hon'hle the Officer Commanding H. M*s. Troops. The Hon'hle the Colonial Secretary. The Hon'hle the Attorney-General. The Hon'hle the Treasurer. The Hon'hle the Acting Colonial Engineer. The Hon'hle .1. .1. <ireensh>N^ The267 words
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483 1872-06-15 6 Tin; question of the annexation of Labuan to the Straits Settlements has, j as might be expected, awakened con- > siderable interest m Sarawak. The j Sarawak Gazette of the 30th May gives a leader and a communicated article on the subject, which483 words
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Article894 1872-06-15 6 It took as somewhat by surmise to read the leading article m the last Sarawak tte No. 41., m which this journal, contrary to all its formerly expressed opinions, appears rather to advocate that it would he better for Sarawak to pass under the Hritish flag." The894 words
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From the Straits Times,June 8th. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
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Article3631 1872-06-15 6 Report of the Postm m the Fostal Department. General Post Office, Singapore. 25th May. 1872. Sir, I have the honor to submit lor the consideration of the Governor the fallowing report on the Post Offices of the Settlements, with certain recommendations, which I think will tend to improve3,631 words
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Article3075 1872-06-15 7 of the Committee appointed to consider the Defensive Works and Garrison of the Straits Settlements, and the Cost of the same. It appears from the papers relating to the proposed transfer of the Settlements laid before Parliament on the 4th June, 1866, that it was decided that the garrison3,075 words
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Article152 1872-06-15 8 A. Ai:l.l-HMLM nr A Bl A 1 1 I LI.X 1. 1 1 Captain. I Drummers. 1 Se tain. 4 Corpocala 2 Subalterns. 3 Komi tardier*. t. -Major. r > Gunners. I Sergeants. ul froarsnas. !icer. 1 SsmyStS. I Nuu-Coinud. oa% a Battalion o> Imahrt. 1 Lieutenant -L'lnel. i .ejors.152 words
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Correspondence.
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100 1872-06-15 8 From the Sraits Times.June 8th. THE FRENCH INDEMNITY. the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir Permit me to state that many of the readers of your valuable paper are not aware that the worthy and kind hearted French Consul has opened a sul tion to help his unfortunate count paj100 words
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937 1872-06-15 8 .Malacca, Ist Ji nl. I^7_' (From an Occasional Correspondent.) The steamer Telegraph arrived here from Klang, on Thun it, and returns to that port to-night. Tln> steamers Japan and Sharpsh arrived here this morning, the former lroni your port bound to Penang, and937 words
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655 1872-06-15 9 From the Straits Times, June. 15th HONGKONG. (From an Occasional ndent.) Bain, rain, rain is the order of the j and the muggy atmosphere m which j \ist requires some extensive shock m >rder to become at all pleasant. The Queen's Birthday Ball is over great vere the doings on655 words
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722 1872-06-15 9 From the Straits Times, June l5th. SARAWAK AND BORNEO. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir: Now that the question of the incorporation of Labuan with the Colony oi' the Straits Settlements is attracting attention here, the policy of the Sarawak Government towards the native rulers of Brunei and722 words
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315 1872-06-15 9 Malacca, 9th Juvx- From an Occasional Correspondent.) SnrCl my last letter there is very little of interest to communicate. The steamer Rainbow, from your port en route to Klang and Penang, arrived here early last Thursday morning, and sailed again for her destination315 words
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Article337 1872-06-15 9 The M. M. steamer Peiho, with the homeward French mail passed through the harbour at 5.30 p. m. last Monday. The B. I. steamer Algssinia. from your port en route to Calcutta, arrived here early yesterday morning, and sailed again yesterday afternoon. The steamer Telegraph, which left337 words
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170 1872-06-15 9 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sir: It was once said by a profane poet that it would be good if some power gave every man the gift of seeing himself as others see him. In order to170 words
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Article2262 1872-06-15 9 The steamer was to leave Hongkong early m the morning, so we went on hoard m th<* evening. It was quiet starlight night, and the phosphorescent light made the water resemble liquid file, as it was disturbed by the boat or dripped from the oars. The steamer Glaueus is2,262 words
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Article342 1872-06-15 10 MONDAY, 3rd JUNE. The Sarawak steamer Royalist, Capt. Wareham, from Sarawak 30th May, Ulived yesterday morning. The Britisb steamer Fed do, Capt. Carncll, from Amoy 25th May, arrived yesterday morning. It is really too bad, that, with our surfeit of Sunday mails, the public here cannot342 words
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Article40 1872-06-15 10 The Siamese steamer KaUhome, Capt. Christiansen, from Penan"; 2nd inst., arrived yesterday afternoon. The British steamer Arratoon Jpcar, Capt Mc Tavish, from Hongkong 27th ult., arrived at Tanjong Pagor wharf yesterday afternoon, and leaves for Calcutta to-day.40 words
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Article78 1872-06-15 10 The Ocean Company's steamer Agamemnon, Capt. Middleton, from Shanghai 28th May, arrived atTanjong Pagar wharf this morning. The P. O. steamer Deccan, < Soames, from Shanghai 2Uth instant, arrived at the P. O. wharf early this morning, and will leave at b* v. m. for London via78 words
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Article17 1872-06-15 10 11. M. steamer Hornet returned to harbour yesterday, from a cruise bo the westward.17 words
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Article577 1872-06-15 10 A detective police officer, at about 9 o'clock last night, observed a H»lam servant attempting t<> pawn a gold watch, and as he could not >atisfa lv account for its possession, urreated him. The watch, which is single and has initials on the back, is now m577 words
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Article502 1872-06-15 11 Thi; British steamer Cleat nr, Capt. Piaxton, from Moulmnin 2nd inst.. arrived yesterday afternoon. Thk British steamer Japan, ('apt. (Juan Ilin, from Penang tith and Malacca 9th inst., arrived this morning. Thk Dutch steamer Baron Bentinck, ('apt. Kayser, from Sonrabaya oth instant, arrived at Xianjong Pagar wharf502 words
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Article409 1872-06-15 11 Thk British steamer Erl King, Capt Berryman, from Hankow 29th May, arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf this morning. The British steamer Tanah Merah, Capt. Darke, from Hongkong Ith inst., arrived this morning. Btmiuarra of Singapore, to whom ice i> not only a dear bought luxury but409 words
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662 1872-06-15 11 'jlon Observer, Ist June./ A curious commentary on the high praise which our contemporary of the Times gives Sir Henry Ward for governing this Colony through the Legislative Council, will be found m a well-known letter from no tees an authority than Mr.662 words
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Article267 1872-06-15 11 Thk Ocean Steamship Company's steamer Neetor, (^apt. Byrne, was signalled yesterday afternoon at Penang, and may therefore be expected here on Friday morning. a* Thk apparently irrepressible penchant of the hack syces to give the go-by to every carriage they may happen to overtake, is a matter267 words
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Article665 1872-06-15 11 Thk British steamer Hongkong, Captain Symington, from Hankow 31st May, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning. From the translations from the latest Java papers to band, which we publish to-day, it will be seen that our good friends and neighbours have become somewhat excited over some665 words
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Article132 1872-06-15 11 Thk British steamer Canton, Capt Jacques, from Foochovv Ith instant, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon. The Siamese steamer Chow Phj/a, Capt. Orton, from Bangkok 9th inst., arrived this morning. Captain J.uqi es of the steamer Canton, which. arrival yesterday from Foochow, reports that on the132 words
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Article97 1872-06-15 11 Thk British steamer Glengyle, Capt, Me Bain, from Foochow oth instant, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf last nijrht, and leaves for London via Suez Canal this afternoon. The Ocean Compain s steamer pedon, from Liverpool 9th May. left Penang last night, and may be expected here to-morrow.97 words
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208 1872-06-15 12 San Francisco, and hoisting signals Report me all well." A Meeting of tbe Committee of the Agri-Horticultural Society was held on j Monday, the 10th June, 1872. Present. Tbe Hon'ble J. J. Greenshields, Chairman. J. Young, Esq., H. Reme, W. G. Gulland, Esq. The Chairman, m opening the meet- ing,208 words
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Miscellaneous1178 1872-06-15 12 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE, grrtbals. Slrribalflu— Continued. Sunday 2nd June British steamer Canton, 1,215 tons. Jaques. Fcochow 4th June to— Royalist, '151 tons, Wareh;,n, Sarawak 30th Jjfag**^ 0 Ho D Bangkok fth l¥o i^ B [„nrToL 8 t U ,°BoLw 2uTh Xcb Hen,,,U,., ,20 to-. Sick. Sou.-ahaya 29, b W r.« v.1,178 words
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