The Straits Times, 7 February 1849

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    27 1 Singapore Times Extra Wednesday, February 7, 1849. THE STRAITS TIMES. AND SINGAPORE JOURNAL OF COMMERCE. V()L sth. PUBLISHED EVERY [WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 7th 1849] WEDNESDAY MORNING NO. 404.
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    ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL.
    3006 1 I hie Poninsularand Orion' M f) 'i Malt.i. Captain P,,(n. JBLISHE r W 1 H>} a. m. bavmf Hg£ n 1 Penang i'r i—^r^ RB I |»p* 1 I'j MAIL. Yul Company's SteamI'Jl^ arrived here yesterday I left Cajlea latmary 29th, A I •/.ih in-!. We
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    STRAITS AND CHINA SHIPPING.
    471 1 Am*e4 -Xor 15th Ri.kchy, GMw, i>>><*iu. Jhricarrt fIM, M li».lli(..mi, Down*. Counb •< of B«lintq J. 0».,. ...•,Tnrr..M<>T«,.'.| Hic;M«,r, H.rmpnr-. U, R.jid > V phcr<!»»«, < Wna.lX.wn, i"i, M..17 ftmrki, Cblaj nnrx O.ißt, Down,; nth cbri^Mn.l, rtaMM Unrml IM i Thirl. Oi tu.Jf,hlna, Down*. 20ih ImMI
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    THE FALL op MOOLTAN.
    507 1 Wk have much pleasure in communicating to jur reader*, the gratifying intelligence of the atormingand capture of the Town Of Moultan. The ex ict loss in the capture of the Town is not ji M I -iijr mb the BUM of the officers killed and wounded
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      877 1 „TH OF »UWCK.IPTIO» Annually-. Sp 1« v Half- Yearly.. 9 Quarterly.-" our Month M J A^KCopy-Oaeßupee; I LIST OF ARTICLES FOR SALE. AT THE COMMISSION ROOMS OF CO!YIMERCIAL-SQUARE,--SINGAPORE. HiAIiDBSS AIPPAHMSIL. Berlin wool of colors Jaconet--White and colored V, nJshoei English and French Liven— Fine Irish 'TuireeUrroai P»ris, silk, satin nctt
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      796 1 Have always on Sale an extensive and choice assortment of the following goods, selected specially for their Stores. WIIOLE4ALB RETAIL A FOR EXPORTATION. MLLINERY ti£ HOSIERY Arti.-U. f«r ili* Work Table Berlin Wool of assorted colois A Ku:nn O e r d t re C ssS Ork Caps. oi Kcgu*
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      471 1 AOBNTS London— P.L. Simnionds k Co I Calcutta— Thacker and Co. < T China— William Pustau k Co. Manila— Joseph Uogtrs k Cs. TO LET THE House in Campong Glam $3|*M B ilsU? immediately behind Ihe Spanisli -4M£M'BfcC Consulate. Apply to MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1 lib Aug. 1848.
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  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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      DEATHS.
      42 2 Mtrtle. At the British Factory, Bangkock, Siam, the residence or Ja-m-s Harvey E>qr on rhr 4lh. Oct. last, Mr. David -lyrtle.latcof Kdiubunj, aged 94 yenrs. Miles.— At Labuan, JJann na ry 88th the in&Bt son of Mr. W. 11. Miles. 3
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    THE Singapore: Wednesday, 7th Feb. 1849.
    293 2 THE Singapore: Wednesday, 7th Feb. 1849. We hare to announce the arrival of the following passengers It* turn pcrfhtrltt ForbM, (rum Hongkong, Utmnnaitt f ■umj«* Jfo.lj. MuncbmM* Niurrwrnijti Mod;, He. rjwDhoj Urn a»«*Jr«. Curjttjrg Hora»>j"-, /"e^ouj.-e ll;ramj<*, I'MtoujMßmomjw. Manaikjtr Cnw..j-* .n.lUuwlJ.f Ru.torajr* Faqnlre*. J» other f* aM*. funr M itinmmedan
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    28 2 On Monday last an alarm of fire was given at about noon. The tire took place in the neighbourhood of Gaylang, and was coufined to a native hut.
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    30 2 THB H. C. Steamer Pluto from China andj Labuan, arrived here on Saturday last. Thi Pluto will proceed on Thursday next to C»l| cutla, calling at Malacca, Pinang and Maulmain.
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    245 2 L ABU an.— By the arrival of H. M. S. Meeander, Captain the Hon. 11. Kcppel, dvices ha>been received from Labuan to the 30th. Januar. It is extremely gratifying to learn that Sir Jam>| Brooke had returned to the colony not only it-J proved in health by the sea trip,
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      543 2 NOTICE tt^&'SK T° llllen(1 n 8 *'"'|)pers of Gold TjT|ftjjls\ I or Silver B.srs, Bullion, Gold L Leaf, or Specicor other Mer- < **wßfflßa^ cliandise— on any of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Strain ships, Hence, lo any of the ports in indie or t« China. Also to
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      550 2 NOTICE. THE Undersigned bave Associated themselves together as ShipwiighU, Boat Builders, Mast and Block-makers. J. G. SPICER. HUGH MORRISON. With reference to the above Messrs. Spicer and Morrison are ready to undertake any description of work in the above Branches, at their very eligible premises at Teluk Ayer, ou reasonable
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      492 2 TO LET. £fea&Lm«* |IF:-'ICES eligibly situated on flrfjUlpflp tcry Road. Apply to G. J. DARE A CO. Singapore, Ist Jany. 1849. TO LET. rfr-WWgb THE OFFICES lately occupied )y A Bernarl) Esq. and by IbWBM Mr J. K. LoeJLW Esq. in Commercial Square. For particulars apply to JOSE D'ALMEIDA A
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      296 2 O X SAL E AT THE IiOIMiHWS OF THE USI)ERSIc,\ MUSICAL Instruments, comprising (iuitars, Violincellos, Trumpets an*! dions of a new invention. Guitar and Violin strings. A variety of New Music French Porcelain Tea sets, cups and ccrs, Ac. Cloth and f assinelt, Black and colored. Bohemian Glassware in variety
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    44 3 SI'CH a bustle of Steamers we have not had for a long lime. The arrival of the Pfikin, Canfon, and Malta; and the departure of these vessels! as also the Pluto for Calcutta and the Batacia for Java, occupy the whole of public attention.
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    51 3 We anticipate our regular issue by a few hours, 0 as to allow of its despatch by the Overland mail. The news from Europe (of which a summary is given below) we will circulate in a comprehensive extra in course of the day, but in time for China, Manila and
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    78 3 II M. S. Mceander left Labuan on Dec. 10th. and was absent six weeks: when about 50 miles from Labuan a boat was picked containing the Captain and some of the crew of the Minerva wrecked at Balambangan. The Mceander visitel Mm, but nothing was done in reference to the
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    35 3 China By the arrival of the Steamer Pckin we have recieved advices and journals from Hongkong to Jan. 30th. All was quiet. The Price of Opium had fallen, with a market dull for the drug-
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    851 3 We undent md tht Chinese Vire- y Mtt his accepted an Invitation la Titii the American Commissioner Darii on board the Plymouth, about lac Ulh or .V'iruiry. The meeting wan Mr Bonham bu nact we be,iff, t* n vi -d f r the 17>b.— /M. Tit U 9 PrtbU M
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    141 3 Sun— By the arrival of the Kutrovie and i'jaram Dt/aram, communications have been eeived from Siam to January 19th. Trade is re- Panted as dull, with but limited stocks of Englsh manufactures. lie principal item of intelligence was the e«e---y the uncle of the King of Siam, Kroom «et, a
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    58 3 lli.it being the death prescribed (or Princes.* Four of the head ministers of Justice were beheaded about a week after the Prince some servants of the Prince were sentenced to be imprisoned for life, others for shorter periods were beaten, and to nil torture was applied to make them confess,
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    331 3 Mai'i.u.vin Journals are to hand to the beginning of January. A fire of an alarming nature broke out on on the night of December 18th, when three large houses were destroyed before the conflagration was got under. It is believed the fire was the work utein incendiary. Some alaruiwas naturally
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    ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL.
    162 3 The Peninsular and Oriental Company 's Steamer Malta, Captain Potts, arrived here yesterday at 10} A. m. having left Ceylon January 291h, and Pcriang the 4lh inst. We annex a list of passengers Tor Singapore Mrs Pallisa, Mis* Palliss, For China Dr. Home, Mr Sillar, Senr
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    Java—Batavia.
    264 3 Java Batavia. On Monday last 11. N. M.'s Steamer Batavia arrived here with dales to Jan. 30th. The all engrossing suhject of public interest was the approaching expedition to Bally. A portion of the re-inforcemenis and ships of war from Europe had arrived the most active preparations were in progress
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    12 3 Vide Journal of the Indian Archipelago Vul 1 page 416-Kd. Strait* Time*.
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    973 3 encampment (with the exception of a ftrW very low situated places; are now dry again. On the morning of the 24th the water on t lie gua^e rod marked four below zero Courant Jan. 27th. Ox the 17th. inst. H. M. frigate Prim Van Oranje, Capt. J. F. D. Buuricius,
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    183 3 Wk are sorry to observe that Cholera is miking sad progress throughout England and Scot- land and other parts of Europe. Despite the cold of winter the disease continued to mike hea 1, even trade had suffered a check from the general adoption of quarantine at the p >rts of
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    New Zealand
    721 3 To the kindness of Cap- tain Crow, of the Clara, we are indebted for the loan of New Zealand papers down to November 15th. The ill absorbing topic of remark was the fearful visitation of an earthquake which laid a great part of the town of Wellington in
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    MAuLMAIN
    3792 4 mje iFire at #*attlmatn. From the Advertize)- Extraordinary, Dec. SO.) OX Christm.vsd.vy the Sun rose upon a happy population and a thriving town; it set upon affliction and ruins Voices of gladness were heard in the morning' shrieks of anguish resounded at night those pleasing anticipations in which we
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    Lodge Philanthropy—
    144 4 The Annual Mi I ing of the Drethieu ot tms i^odge was held their Banquetting Hall on Lodge Green, 1> vevzooon ihe 27th ult., when nearly the who!' of the Brethren intended. The usual ceremonies were most ably an efficiently performed. The \V. M. Elect W Mould) having
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    Chittagong—
    226 4 Letters have been received fom Utnttagong, by tne Flora McDonald, contatfiny intelligence of the occurrence in the district, to October last, of a most destructive inundftion ttrpftrtof the town had been laid under, occasioned a fearful loss of property. government salt golahs had been flooded, i the value of
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    European Entelljgence.
    2014 5 Cvptaiv Warners Invisible Shell. Our attention has been drawn by a correspondent to a letter contained in one of the early numbers of a new English Scientific Periodical. entitled the Patent Journal and Inventor's JUagaitM, on the much canvassed subject of ,'tptltf Warner's invisible shell. Public curiosi[v regarding
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    AUSTRIA.
    1442 5 Attack on Vienna. The German Reform of Berlin, of the 30th ult., contains the following in a supplement extraordinary Breslau, Oct. 29, 3 P. M. v Copy of a telegraphic dispatch sent yesterday to Olmutz: General de Wias /■> the Minister de Wesscnbcrg at Olmutz: Yesterday, the 28th Oct.,
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    The Siege of Vienna.
    1088 6 The S iege of Vienna. Our reactionary politicians have certainly been indulged to the full extent of their desires in the bombardment and sack of Vienna and Viennese liberty. Their hero, Wisdischquatz, has raised himself to the absolute military power, declared to be the only salutary one for Austria and
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    393 6 The intelligence by the overland mail is at best but negative. It communicates no new fact which materially modifies the nature or the tendency of the knowleJge we already possess. Between the 14th September, the day on which General Whish found himself compelled to raise the siege of Moultan, to
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    NEW ZEALAND.
    2212 6 [From Wednesday's Independent, October IS) It is our painful duty to record a serious and afflicting visitation. Since our last the whole district of Port Nicholson, (and in all probability, the entire Colony if not the other Islands of the Pacific,) so far as we have received intelligence
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    PINANG.
    224 6 {From the Pniang Gazelle, Jany. 20th.) Ten of the Chinese Convicts roni H made their escape on Monday last, under the following circumstances. A gang of 11, inchirgeoi a peon, were employed at the government brickkilns and after the hours of labour were permitted to wash themselves at an
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    221 6 Fort William, H >me Department Dec. 3Dlh. Act. No of 18 18 An act for better defining the Duties of customs and excise. Whereas under the regulations in force for taking a duty of twenty Spanish dollars for each and every leaguer of arrack or Asiatic rum imported into and
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    Prices Current, Wednesday,Feb. 7th 1849.
    702 7 I Do'lai*. l bl S -M to 2-3 ICropc bottled > Mid I>W« S a 0 ja/fo.w. LI to 1 11 Batt«« p.c« 3> to 37 x CO to 6i F ,-,i:unm. Ist sort 40 to 4o eW Nominal :w to 33 inches n toll
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    WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
    827 7 Sinck our last issue, the market has but little imji! ovcJ fur must dcsci ijiliotis of manufactures it present! the same languid appearance it has generally bunic throughout the past month. The demand continues very limited and importer- experience great difficulty in effecting sales eicept in barter.
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    SINGAPORE SHIPPING NEWS
    313 7 ARRIVALS. Jan. 30— Brit, shfp Charles Forbes, Wills, Hongkong; January 21st. Bnt ship Samarang, Buckle, Hongkong January 21. 31 -Am. ship lanthe, Johnson, Penang, January 21st. Brit, brig Elizabeth, Dickson, Penang, Jan. 21st. Sp. brig Pai, Dumas, Manila, Jan. 21st. Brit, schnr. Dido, Woodward, Penang, January 21st.
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    REPORTS &C. ,
    419 7 REPORTS &C. The ship Cotcasjco 1 amity suffered a aay or two days detention in consequence of three of the crew having, during the night, deserted the ship, carrying with them two new top-gallant-masls •which were alongside the vessel. Captain Johnson of Ihe Inutln\ reports having signalized on January 28th,
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    PREMIA OF INSURANCE.
    60 7 ON GOODS. EutOPE (not north of Great Britain) 2\ cents Ditto north of Ditto 3 America mid N. S. Wales 2J Cape of Good Hope and St. Helena 2 Calcutta 14 per cent. Bombay 2 per cent Madras 1} Persian Gulph 3J Red Se» 4 Ceylon 1}
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    SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
    268 7 SSS- -csypi>. F«tul R»chm»n, B bytnu., F.t.hool Rtcb«.n DestiwaTlQM Ac H. M ani)> H. C. Steamer H C Steaim r II N. M. Steamer Hn ish bark Bri'ish brig British bark British schooner Kritish bark British brig British brig British bark British bark British schooner British
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      1324 8 ON SALE AT THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS. (NBAR THB ARMENIAN CHURCH.) New form of Ship's Articles, Cargo Books, Personal and Mortgage Bonds, Blank Powers of Attorney, Import and Export Manifests. Boat Notes, Bills of Lading, Bills of Exchange, Bills of Parcels, Promissory Notes, Straits Calendar for 1847, Ditto. Ditto, for
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      582 8 NEW SHIP'S ARTICLES. Ik AN Sale at the Strait* I Jjfc> U Times Press, (p net I One Dollar each) th, new form of Ship's Articles in accordance with the Act of Par liament?& 8 Victoria. Cap. l|> FOR SALE~ THE STRAITS TIMES DIRECTORY AN[> ALMANACK FOR 1848. Containing. An
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