Straits Times Overland Journal, 6 November 1873

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    22 1 PoR DWPATOI PFP P. STKAMP,; GWAUOB The Straits Times OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL. XTV.-NO. ->7<i. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER (5. 1878. Price, 45 Cents.
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      BIRTHS.
      25 1 V rthaui 1 the wife oi John Allan. Esq.. At Malacca, on the ±1 the wife of Capt. Ord, Police Magistrate, of a daughter.
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      DEATH.
      17 1 Tuesday N reml kth, Ma' Kmily, daughter of the Revd. G. F. Hose, aged 1 month.
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    THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1873. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
    98 1 THURSDAY. NO VEMBER 6, 1873. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS :NGA.ioiL, November «»th, L Gambier k Pepper IV.. White Pepper Rhio Jo].. White Pepper Singapore I\. n« >ne Flour Singapore Do. Sarawak :i 9ea >.l7}. Coffee, B t l^n 40s Male tv 8* lbs. Shir' 7 do ..J."» 5 d, T i'u.th.s....s
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    Passengers.
    813 1 The following passengers have arrived, left, or passed through the port, during the fortnight. Per P. O. steamer Zambesi, on the 23 rd October For Singapore. From Melbourne Mr. and Mrs. Storm Mr. and Mrs. Givan. Mr. Chas. Sewman. From Bombay l>aBrussa. t i. From Madras: 4 natites. From
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    fortnight's Summary.
    1173 1 Tin; last Overland was dated the 23rd October. On that day, the &rj»bosi arrived with the English mail of the L9th September, on the -7th the Sindh came m with the Marseilles mail of the 26th idem, and the Travancove arrived on the -Ith instant with the mail
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    Topics of the Day.
    916 2 r DEPARTURE OF SIR HARRYOKI). I>AT the Governor of the Straits It lenient s, ral Sir Harry Ord, C.8., takes farewell of Colony, and, as the event of the week, as well as the end of our fust rialmenl of Colonial rule, his departure calls for
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    PINANG.
    714 2 From the Straits Tim*. November Ist. 'fur. Pinang Gazette of the 23rd instant, publishes the following "communication from the very Planters of Province Wellesley, with whom, at his own special request, IE E. the Governor conferred regarding the Chinese Immigrants Bill. It fully confirms the telegram we published last
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    INTERFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATES.
    544 2 Fiom the Straits Times, November Ist The correspondence which we publish to-day, between Mr. R. C. Woods and Mr. Snowden, will be read with interest. It tells its own story, and needs no explanation on our part. We think, however, it will be readily admitted by the
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    THE LATE GOVERNOR.
    846 2 From tlie Daily Times, Kooomber Zrd Governor Ord has left us, and his departure is felt to be a relief to the Colony. Few indeed are the friend* he has left behind him, and thoa can hardly be called sincere ones, if w are to be guided
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    875 3 i the Daily Times. November 3rd ;h>t OCTOBKB. I>7."} Pmssn Mis Excki. i kknor. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary. The Hon'ble the Attorney -General. The Hon'ble the Treasurer. The Hon'ble the Colonial Engineer. The Hon'ble H. A. K. Whampoa. His tea of the
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    ITEMS FROM THE JAVA PAPERS
    186 3 From the Straits Times, October 'loth. (Translated for the Strait* Times.) The following appears m the Batavia HandeUblad of the KHh ultimo, regarding a proposed theatrical representation to be given there under the auspices of a British association, m that city, termed the Gaiety Club,
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    Programme.
    570 3 Hochzeit-Marsh Mendelssohn. Die Felsenmiihlc Reissiger. SLASHER AND CRASHER, a Farce m one Act, after which there will be an interval of fifteen minutes. La Muette de Portici Anker. To Paris and Back for Five Pounds, a Farce m one Act. Finale Orchestra. Doors open at 8 o'clock. Performance will
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    1266 3 From the Straits Times, November Ist. A Siak correspondent writes the following to the Indier of the 16th instant In the interior of Siak, very important tin lodes have been discovereH. An experimental working of the mines has already taken place, wdiich will be continued on a larger scale, and
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    949 4 From the JJi-ilg Times, fl «/<■ 'ah. Tut: Batavia Handelsblad ot the 22nd *ult., publishes the following particulars of the destruction by tire of the British ship Walter B *c Yesterday, there arrived here the British ship Grenada, YYayman, which had on board Captain Murray ami the crew, 10 m
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    2301 4 From the Straits Times, October -loth. UPREME COURT, CRIMINAL SIDE. Before Chief Justice Sidok haves. Tuesday, 21st October, 1873. Gang Robbery and Murder. Pay Wah and Ung Seang Wah, were arraigned upon the above charge; themdictment set out five counts, Ist gang robber with murder, 2nd murder, 3rd culpable homicide
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      VELGE'S FORFEITED BAIL.
      99 5 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir :--lt is known, I think, m Malacca. redjwre, that Abraham m hiding somewhere about SoongIs it not the duty of the Government to find out if such is the The forfeited bail of $10,000 ha! never, I shave, been
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      A REMONSTRANCE.
      158 5 Is Times, October 'loth. To th? Editor of the Daily Times. Sir: I>on't you think you have been imprudent, and laid yourself open to an action for defamation of character, by asserting, m your nanar, that H. E. the ernor did not tell the truth to the Council
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      "THE PINANG GOVERNMENT."
      357 5 To the Editor oftl Sir:— The London and China Express, h all in* dan article upon the v it, mak« builder unkindly feelings •n the two Settlements, a which 1 feel assured all hands wish to avoid. The* expressions to which 1 object j are: that, when
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      MALACCA.
      494 5 From the Straits Times, November Ist. Malacca, 2(Jth Octobek, 1878. (From an Occasional Correspond' nt.) THI Colonial steamer Pluto, which left this very early last Monday morning, with provisions Ac., for the Cape Rachado Lighthouse and the Torch Light vessel, returned to port the following day, and left for
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      THE TRUTH—THE TRUTH—AND NOTHING LIKE THE TRUTH.
      118 5 THE TRUTH— THE TRUTH— AND NOTHING LIKE THE TRUTH. From the Straits Times, November Ist. To the Editor of the Daily Times. SlB: Christian," your pawky correspondent of last week, is no doubt one of the few sincere friends of the remarkable man who is about leaving us and the
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    266 5 \oitt the Straits Times, November Ist. To the Editor of the Daily Times. D.K\K t Sir :—As I fear that the remark m your paragraph yesterday referring to secrecy m Telegraphy is likely to mislead, may 1 ask you to give insertion to the enclosed letters r I am, Dear
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    COPY.
    265 5 No. 98. Consulate of the United') States at Singapore, > October 29th, 1873. J. W. Feller, Esquire. Manager of tic Eastern Extension, Australia and China Telegraph Co. Limited. Dear Sir, I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of this day m relation to a paragraph m yesterday's issue
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    EXECUTIVE INTERFERENCE WITH THE MAGISTRATES.
    3950 5 From the Straits Times, Novembei To the Editor of the Daily Hi Sir Will you kindly favour me by publishing the following correspondence, and oblige Your obedient servant. EL C. WOODS? Singapore, 20th Oct., 1873. Court of Requests, > Singapore, 29th September Dear Sir. A
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    258 7 Police Court. 7 October. 22nd —At t- jring a udence aire you to 1.-. c the jury you b choseu, an entirely f have said and over again that I wrote to you to nd neither tin oment or any Walshe if. Th r will hardly t efute a charge
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    55 7 WoODSVILLE, tober2Bth 1 1873. j Dear Sik —Pray do not think me rude m not acknowledging your note of the 22nd inst. ite by sickness. 1 am incapable of writing, and leave the clearness of our m which we are both persis' j tent, to the public. Yours faithfully. R.
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    INTERFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATES.
    167 7 w ■iber Ist. the Editor of the Daily Times. The worthy Senior Magistrate, like many other excellent men, put theinselvt ird, little thinking that they tadi more eatspawi of. aVhea he Si it, the i cut iii a great m the 1 that 'had been Mr. Snowden
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    MINING QUERY.
    79 7 From the Daily Times, November ord. To the Editor of t lie Straits Times. Auk shares likely to go Up m the vaMining Companies of Singapore, when such a valuable sample of ore left the Colony yesterday': |It was thought a largo portion of it w*s gold and
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    INTERFERENCE WITH MAGISTRATES
    372 7 i the Daily Times, Nooember 4th. lo the Editor of the Daily Times. Sik -Mr. R. C. Woods bavins thought tit to publish a correspondence which took place bet wen himself and me m the Daily Times of Wednesday, October 29th, 1 have to request that you
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    port's Corner.
    125 7 From the Striits Times, November \st. TO 818 IIARKY ST. GEORGE ORD, C. B. Unhappy Governor,! When first you came, A welcome advent, cheer'd by aanguiue hope. With miught but harmony and good will to CO]' Should have inserib'd on hearts an honor' d name. Alas, this dream
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    News ofthe fortnight THURSDAY, 23rd OCTOBER.
    20 7 News ofth e fortnight THURSDAY, 23rd OCTOBER. The British steamer Milbanke, Capt. Smith, from Saigon 19th inst., arrived this morning.
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    101 7 The Siamese steamer Ckow F/tya, Capt., Orton, from Bangkok 17 th inst., arrived m the roads this morning. We arc informed by Mr. Fuller, Manager of the Submarine Telegraph Company, that the fault which was recently repaired m the Saigon-Hongkong cable was about sfven miles distant from the cable house
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    120 7 W B are at a loss to conceive what should have induced H. E. the Governor to make* the positive assertion m Council on the 17th instant, that the I "planting interest" at Pinang had, on his explanations, expressed themselves v perfectly satisfied with the Chinese Immigrants Bill. We are
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    253 7 Tub performance given by Chiarini's Royal Italian Circus, on the Esplanade last night, was the best of the kind ever given m Singapore. In addition to a large stud of handsome and finely trained horses and ponies and an excellent company of clever artists, including several accomplished lady equestrians, the
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    17 7 FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. The Colonial steamer Pluto, Capt. Welner, from Malacca 2 2nd vast., arrived yesterday afternoon.
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    15 7 11. N. M. S. Siai, Capt. Weys, arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf this morning.
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    19 7 w The British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Capt. Craik, from Bangkok 19th inst. arrived m the Roads this morning.
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    21 7 The British steamer Glenl/jon, Capt. Templeton, from London 14th September, via Suez Canal, arrived at the Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon.
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    20 7 SATURDAY, 25th OCTOBER. I Tin: Sarawak steamer Royalist, Captain Kirk, from Sarawak 21st instant, anchored m the roads yesterday afternoon.
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    17 7 The German steamer Olympia, Capbun Paulsen, from London 7th September, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon. -*>
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    47 7 The British steamer Kromatak, Captain llaffcndcii, from Bangkok 21st instant, anchored m the roads this morning. Messrs. Apcar 1' Cos. <teamer Kin* dostan, Captain Miller, from Calcutta 16th and Pinang- 2ord instant, arrived at the Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning, and will leave for Hongkong tomorrow noon.
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    295 7 By the S. S. Royalist, arrived this morning', we have received the Sarawak Gazette of the 17th instant, from which we gather the following items of news The Gazette is to uudergo a transformation at the beginning of next year, and will then become a regular fortnightly publication, under the
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    133 7 Yesterdays Government not contain much new matter of interest. Naturalization certificates were granted on the 17th instant, to Tan Eng- Kwang and Ptiah Ong Kali. A Hongkong Government notification is published offering a reward of $250 for the discovering of the persons who cut the telegraph cable near Hongkong, and
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    18 7 MONDAY, 87th OCTOBER. The British steamer Trafalgar, Capt. VY atscn, from Hongkong IMb mat., arrived on Saturday evening.
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    14 7 The Italian war steamer Vedetta, from Saigon *20th instant, anchored m the roads yesterday.
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    21 7 The Dutch steamer Lieut. General Kroesen, from Maocassar 17th instant, via Sourabaya and Samarang, arrived at Tanjong Pa gar wharf yesterday.
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    23 7 The Spanish steamer Aurrera, Capt. Larrinaga, from Manila PJth instant, arrived at the Tanjong Pagar wharf iterday, en route to Liverpool via Cadiz.
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    20 7 The British steamer Benmore, Capt. Gman llin, from Pinang 2srd and Malacca 26th inst., anchored m the roads this morning.
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    22 7 Thi B. 1. S. X. Co.'s steamer I dra, Capt. Lewis, from Calcutta 3th instant, via Rangoon, Moulinein, Pinang and Malacca, arrived
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    17 7 The Spanish steamer M pt. de Zabala, from Manila irrived at the Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.
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    36 8 British steamer 81. George, Capt. Hfarwoodj from Batavia 23rd instant, arrived this morning, having m low the Dutch ship Philips ran 1/ Botl vessels are, we underind to Acheen, where the latserve us a hospital ship.
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    24 8 The Ocean Company's steamer GlauCapt W ikling, from Liverpool 17th r, via Suez Canal, and Pinang arrived at the Tanjong Pari i hn< morning.
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    47 8 i":i» VI Maritime* steamer S ('apt. Rapotel, from Marseilles 2Sth September, vis Port Said, Suez, Aden, and (mile 2 Ist instant, with the mail id* the 26th Sept., arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf yesterday morning, and will leave for Saigon and Hongfc s i. M, to-morrow.
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    207 8 VYi bare been favoured by Captain n, of the S.S. Trafalgar, with the following report of her voyage from Hongkong. It will be seen that she d through the centre of a typhoon, ig fore} lis, etc The 7 left H<ft)gkong O proceeded all well with light northerly .it i
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    23 8 I I 1->l>A\. 2Vri] OCTOBER. Tim British steamer Mecca, ('apt. Lawes, from 11 g ~lst instant, d at Tanjong Pagar wharf y* •ii.
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    17 8 I'm. lint -ii steamer Capt. kuecn, from Bangkok ~'»rd instant, i m t he roads this morning.
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    18 8 The Dutch steamer Capt. (Idem, from Deli 34th and Penang tstant, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this mornii
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    88 8 On: Trench neighbours m Saigon havi time past bemoaning the decay of their prosperity, and i iring that the only remedy is the annexation of further territory, particularly Tonquin. Tiny are accordingly taking active and outspoken steps for that end. Nobody will interfere with them or growl against ihcir aggressiveness,
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    111 8 Oi R attention has been called to the practice lately indulged m by the j that daily frequent that plot of grazing ground m Beach Road, frontiplanade. Toe road is. lined m row of trees, whose branches overhang its margin, and form a tolerable shelter lor foot passengers. Lately, the
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    252 8 understands, ou authority/ that the Achineseutatives to out i month ago, with which was pre- sen ted to the American Consul with a view to its being forwarded to Washington, and that the Consul had telegraphed the contents of this treaty to his Government, and received reply that the Government
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    287 8 A VISITOR to Guiiong Pulai, on the Johore territory, states, that from the summit a magnificent view is beheld, one very prominent feature of which is the range of mountains stretching as far as the eye can reach down the middle of the Malayan Peninsula. In a "sketch of the
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    339 8 Any person derious of witnessing a scene which redounds to the' credit of the Administration, has only to take a walk into that portion of the public offices allotted to the Sheriff of the Colony for the conduct of the business pertaining to his department. It con- sistsofa suite of
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    53 8 WEDNESDAY, 2!»tii OCTOBER. Tins morning we arc informed that a Photograph was taken of 11. E. the Governor and the Legislative Council, including the Xon-offieial Members who resigned the other nay. There does not -appear any reason why this should oe objected to, but perhaps some malcontents may question its
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    105 8 Tin; following Gazette Extraordinary j was issued yesterday As it is probable thai the French Mail i Steamer will leave on Sunday, the 2nd proximo, and thus prevent the usual official ceremonies taking place on His Excellency the Governors departure. Notice is hereby given that His Excellency will hold a
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    113 8 We take the following paragraph from the Medical Times and Gazette with regard to the Dutch ei{>edition against Acheen We understand that as many as 60 ap- f plications from this country for medical appointments m the Atchines* Expedition hare been received by the Dutch Govern- j meat; hut, so
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    33 8 THURSDAY, 30th OCTOBER. Mr. A. W. V. Cousins, who arrived here from England by the Gianni on Monday, is now Registrar Gt?nelar Mr. Plow, we understand, goes home with EL E. the Governor.
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    27 8 Tmk Ocean Company's steamer Diomed, Capt. Jackson from Hongkong 24th inst., arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning, en route to Penang and Loudon via Suez Canal.
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    28 8 Messrs. Apcar k Co's steamer China, Capt. Gardner, from Hongkong 24th inst, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning, and will leave for Pinang and Calcutta to-morrow noon.
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    87 8 The following are the Entries for the Races FIRST DAY. St. Leger —Gay Lass, Sutlej, Avanli, Kangaroo, Sydney. Ladies' Purse.— Tommy Dodd, Houssa, Dan, Sydney, and Satan. Maharajah's Cup.— A 1, Colenso, Fiche ton Camp, Avanti. SECOND DAY. Singapore Club Cup.— Gay Lass, Al, Satan, Colenso, Fiche ton Camp, Houssa,
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    26 8 FRIDAY, 3 Ist OCTOBER. The French war steamer L'Aveyron, Olpt Candiere, from Toulou, arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf fester* day afternoon, en mute to Saigon.
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    19 8 Tin; British steamer AUona, I I lore, from Hongkong 24th inst. rived at. the Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.
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    62 8 The Manila Camera o of the 7th inst notices the arrival at that port, by the steamer Albay on the Gth inst., of the crew (8 m number) of the British shin Amadeo, which had been wrecked on the coast of M achate no human lives wore lust on occasion
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    52 8 The Diario tie Manila of the Ist inst., announces the arrival at that port on the 80th SeptemW, of the German brigantinc Gazelle, altera lo days' voyage from Zamboanga. This vessel is the second of those captured by v ish men of war m Sooloo waters, Em having contraband cargo
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    144 8 The telegraph yesterday brought news of the death of an old resident of Singapore, The Ilon'ble John J« Grkenshields, M.L.C. whose sojourn amongst us has extended over a quarter of a century. Mr. (ireenshields vra? a man irell known and highly rt&pected by every one in the place. An able
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    252 8 Ok Moudav last His Highness the Maharajah of Johore gave a banquet m honour of His Excellency and Lady Ord, at Mount Victoria, on the occasion of their departure from the Colony. The entertainment was of a recherche 'and sumptuous character, and quite upheld the known hospitality of His Highness.
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    148 8 We have, to-day, the pleasure of presenting to our readers the Estimates for the next year. In doing so, perhaps the less we say about them the better, inasmuch as they have not yet been discussed, and may or may not be approved of or passed. Moreover, keeping m mind
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    ESTIMATES FOR 1874.
    100 9 MATBD Kit Exratcm ac. IFAAJ < ni Ks: m ki, Kin FOR I-?.! ASP 1873. 1874. I S I i wm Exi 15, lu-al e ir Huil.i in 1 J-ur 8 M Mt\ 1. I >i I I i. Ill hi I i 17 1,411,069 1,652,9-Jti I
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    18 9 SATURDAY, Is M)\ EMBER. The British steamer (fatten Se taiu Strahlendorff, from Saigon Z'.nli October, arrived yesterday afternoon.
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    15 9 Tui i steamer Cawdor Castle] from Hongkong ant, arrived at the Tanjong wharf this morning.
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    14 9 Tuf. British steamer Pearl, from Rangoon via Pinang, anchored m the road- this afternoon.
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    89 9 Tub very spall this morning, I blowing down one of the tall fir trees at the side of the Town Hall, made a complete wreck of Chiarini s Circus n the Esplanade. Mr. Chiarini, however, is not to be put out by such an accident, but, having two other tents,
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    140 9 svour of the abolition of the Grand Jv w is now being circulated tor signature, and has been good many influential reit>. It appears to have met with MIT from the gentlemen of the long robe. We think, however, it would have more weight if signed only by (irand Jurors,
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    27 9 MONDAY, ori. NOVEMBER The Telegraph Cos. maintenance uier Agnes, ('apt. Worsley, returned to this port on Saturday, from Hongkong, whither she has been to repair the cable.
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    21 9 The Strait- steamer Japan, Capt. M ilnes, From Pinang loth Oct., and Malacca 2nd inst., anchored m the road this niorniii.
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    18 9 The British steamer Jadar, Capt. Harrow, from Macassar 25th Oct, anchored m the roads on Saturaay afternoon. a
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    30 9 The P. ex* Extra steamer Colum- Capt. Stead, from Hongkong 25th October, arrived at the P. (J. wharf berday afternoon, and will leave at '1 P. 11. to-morrow for Bombay.
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    52 9 The M Vfaritimes steamer Donnai, from Hongkong 25th and Saigon 30th Oct., with the homeward French mail, arrived at the Borneo upany's wharf on Saturday afternoon, and left at p. m. yesterday. For Singapore. Prom Shanghai: Mr. W. Lenard. From Hongkong: Mr. It. •r. From Saigon: Mr. Bengnot, l"> Chinese
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    65 9 We have received from Mr. Plow, too late for insertion to-day, copies of three testimonials presented to 11. E. Sir Harry Ord on the eve of his departure, from the Mahomedan and Hindoo, the Chinese residents, and the Native trader.-, also, copy of a paper laid before Council, on the
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    154 9 Tin; British steamer Nankin, Capt. McNabb, from London :2:2nd Sept., via Suez Canal and Pinang 3 1st October, arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf yesterday. Tin. passengers presented the following testimonial to Capt. McNabb. Wo th<- undersigned, passengers on board the Steamship Nankin, from London to ..a. beg to testily
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    88 9 H. K. Sir Harry Ord held a levee at the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, which was attended by all the Officials, and a considerable number of residents, and Lady Ord, at the same time received lady visitors, who came m numbers to bid her farewell. H. E. and family
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    98 9 Lasi Fridaj ■"> Government Gazette contains the Amended Extradition Act passed by Parliament on the sth August last, and notifications to the following effect The Secretary ol State has approved of the six months ware of abeanoe granted to the Hon'ble P. S. Brown, M. L. C. Mr. A. W.
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    300 9 A Gazi'lie Extraordinary, issued today, announces that Col. Anson is appointed Administrator, 11. E. Sir Harry Ord having quitted the Settlement on have of absence," and immediately below this notitieVftion appears the following, which we publish for general information -GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Xo. 220. His Honor tin- Officer Administering the Government
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    450 9 We notice with regret that the stately fir trees which so materially add to the beauty of the neighbourhood of the Town' Hall, St. Andrew's Church compound, and Orchard and River Valley Roads, are not of a sufficiently durable description of wood to make them suitable for roadside trees. One
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    34 9 TUESDAY, 1m NOVEMBER. Captain Walshe, the Police \i trate, who has been absenl on leave, returned to Singapore on Saturday, and resumed duty yesterday morning. Mr. Snowden now returns to the Court of Request
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    60 9 Colonel Sir Andrew Claeke, C. 8., the new Governor of the Strai tlements, is succeeded by Colonel Charles Pasley, EL E., as Director of Eogin ing and Architectural works under the Admiralty. The appointment ofthe latter dates from the 20th September. Jt is pleasant to think that m every probability,
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    379 9 SlB Andrew Clarke, the new Governor of the Straits, arrived this morning by the P. steamer Travan Sir A. Clarke eras accompanied from Pinang by Colonel Anson, who was the Administrator until the new Governor was sworn m. Great pains had been taken by the P. Agent m decorating the
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    1371 9 a* The following addresses were preated to H. E. Sir Harry Old previous to his departure from Pinang and Singapore To. His Excellency Major I Harry St. George Ord. I vernor and Commander m Chief of the Straits Settlements. Mat it please Tom AW the undersigned, Chine I aud Hindoo
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    110 10 WEDNESDAY, sth NOVEMBER. E would, remind our readers that to-morrow is the first day of the Races. There are more horses than usual entered, and there is every prospect of a Ittceessful- meeting-. \\\> are sure the members of the Club, and public, will be highly gratified to learn that
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    37 10 Tm« P. O. steamer Gwalior, Capt. j Hazel wood, from Hongkong 30th Oeto- her, with the homeward mail, arrived at the P. O. wharf at 9 o'clock this morning, and will leave at 2 P. H. tomorrow.
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    723 10 The following notifications appear m a Gazette Extraordinary dated yesterday Colonel Sir Andrew Clarke, R.E., X t'.M.G., C.8., having this day arrived, and his Coinem'ssion as Governor and Com-mander-in-Chief of the Straits Settlements having duly been read. His Excellency has taken t\id usual oaths before His Honor Thomas Sidgreaves, Chief-Justice
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