The Straits Times, 3 January 1874

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    16 1 The Straits Times. VOl- PU BI.I8H«D EVEEY SINGAPORE, .SATURDAY, JANUARY 3rd. 1874. SATURDAY EVENING N(). j/,)i>7
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    STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JANUARY 3,
    92 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, LaTlferr MARKET yUOI"ATU»i \roKK. Jancaky 3bdC4. Gambier 14.^74 15.50 ia..62i Li-awak J 7^4. Pewl Sago 8.30. B ntyne Tin U§. ♦0s Mule twist IM Ji lbs. Shirtings •240t0± "do d<» „2. to 2.0: 5 do T. Ck-th. 1.^74 6 do do lJg| 7 d« do
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    FORTNIGHT'S SUMMAI.
    881 1 All the late intelligence we he legardiaf the Acheen war is co»fl»d a Urn curt telegrams. W e 3«», ''""ever, that the Dutch forceß« With a stronger re>istanec, a MM >"»ght battle to -et porfffJpi tiie plain surrounding the Wtoo, .Han's palac V3L V{ A«'■"■'liiig to then own
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    OUR NEW ADMINISTRATION.
    518 1 «Now is the winter of our d.M-on-rSrfcsSPSE /intofinrt of our Government with which it has pleased Providence or Downing Street to visit us is one greatly calculated to evoke feelings of thanksgiving. Under Sir Harry Ord w.e had to fight, not measures only, but men. We had
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    NEW YEAR'S SPORTS.
    521 1 Xkw Ykak's Day was celebrated yes- j terday in the customary manner, by Bportl 00 the Esplanade for natives i and Kumpcan-, and a regaita in the harbour. The day was unusually sultry, and the sun poured down its blazing rays all day long with unremitting fury,
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    ITEMS FROM THE JAVA PAPERS.
    844 1 {Traiixlafetl for the Strait* Time*.) Ip to the 25th instant (Dec.,) the following official telegrams regarding the Acheen war had MM made public at Batavia Telegram from Lieut General Van Swieten forwarded from Pining, to-day, the 22nd Dec): Our second object has been attained. We
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    LONDON LETTER.
    1475 1 t fjiHlUftf. 27TH NoVEMBtK. It is asserted that Her Majesty Queen Victoria intends lwing present at the marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh, and that she will visit Berlin on her journey to St. Petersburgh. Mr. Henry Laboueliere in a letter to his chairman, states that it is
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    PARIS LETTER
    2256 2 [Thi* letter, which should have reached >• French mail, only came to band subsequent English mail. Ki> Pahi*. 22*r> No\ 1^7:«. In tbe u'rand debate which has just lerminated. and that confides France to the care of MacMahon for seven years, placing Inm on a pinacle above any
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    Reuter's Telegrams.
    193 2 London, 30M December.— The Duke of Edinburgh has started for St. Pete rsburgh. The German Emperor is convalescent. The Survivors of the Virginius" have been released in New York. The French Government ba« sent a Circular to the Bishops concerning Pastorals. Hongkong, 31*/ Dec, Arrivals (in the order
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  • Correspondence.
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      DENIAL.
      96 2 To the Editor of the Strait* Timet. Sir 1 notice in your weekly issue of the 20th instant, a letter from Mr. W. H. Read, dated December 19th, in which that gentleman states I have this instant received the following telegram from Penang Spoke Keuter's Agent, who yesterday contradicted
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      TIMBER CONSERVANCY NEEDED.
      808 2 TIM BER CONSERVANCY NEEDED. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir:— -The most casual observer cannot fail to have noticed quantities of poles piled up for sale at various parts about town. These were all saplings and young trees. Thousands of them might, if left alone, have became monarcl
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    MALACCA.
    1398 2 (From our occational Corretpovilent.) Malacca, 28th Dec LS7S. The Straits steamers Benmore and Japan, the former from l'enang boun\l to Singapore, and the latter OOM vertii, arrived here early yesterday morning. The Colonial steamer Pluto, Acting Commander Wei tier, from Penang with date* to the 'J(ith instant, lx>nnd to
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    REFUTATION.
    112 2 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib: The following extract from a letter from a gentleman at P***M*J, whose word 1 have no reason to doubt, may satisfy Mr. Marshall. It is dated the 20th instant. Ipon receipt of your telegram of lSth, 1 had an interview with
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    SEA BATHING.
    137 2 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Dkar Sih:— A Bath House iv Singapore is a great necessity. Gentlemen eaiaag to this place from Hongkong and other places, wherw there are good arrangements for swimming, feel very much the want of this very l>eiielicial and delightful exercise. 1
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    News of the Week.
    25 2 MONDAY, 2y™ DKCK.MHKK. Tiijc Dutch steamer Lieut. General Kivetfn, Cupt. de Hart, from Macassar, arrived at Tunjoii"; Pa^ar wharf this inorniny.
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    8 2 Wcl.st.-r, an:..,] w5t,. tr-tn I' nang 26th instant.
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    23 2 Tur British biramn Hl 9 tker,,,,1, Captain Miller, arrived jr. -t. rd iv from Saigon, liaxhg left that port on th* 25th instant.
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    18 2 The Hriti-li st/'amrr Cftj of i ('apt. Bnvrv aaJd through the tlii* Mtinv, fr«m fldfM Calcutta with rice
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    21 2 Tiir Straits st-amer He»mt>r?, ("apt. Guan Hin, from Pfnaag 2.'> th and Malacca 2Hth instant, anchored in th<» roads this niomitg.
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    32 2 MB. H. W. Maxwell, who returned to Singapore by the steamer damn, is, we uncifrstand, againJo enter the Police PloM he will proTablv at first do dut\ a< Acting Superintendent at Singi|Hue.
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    38 2 Thr Ocean (Jompany's steamer I//-. nr/an*, Cjipt. Marsh, from Liverpool |.">tli Xovcnibei, via Sue/. Canal, and Pinang 2rsth iistant, arrived at the Tanjong Pajnr wharf yesterday morning, and will lean at daylight to-morrow morning for H«ngkong and Shanghai.
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    107 2 The Hi il< I ret balaaglaf to the Protestant Sunda" Schools were treat ed to a very Ml entertainment on Saturday evenifltf, at the Girl's School, Beach House* The amusements consisted of Di<.ilvin<; Views, the exhibition of i larfje Christmas Tree heavily laden with toys, which were distributed a|ion<jst the
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    2339 2 Tib Pining: 9—thH the Sothlnstant publishes the following account of th« operations in Acheea We are atfast able to lay before oat readers some aiihentic information regarding the q>erati<fis of the Dutch in Acheen, from our o<i* correspondent. THH WAR IN ACHEEN. On the 2Uh of November a number of
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    TUESDAY, 30th DECEMBER.
    93 3 From last Friday's Government (ia:rtte, we learn that by an order of the (iovernor iv Council the quarantine ground at Malacca has been changed as follows: Leper Island, bearing South not less than 1 mile distant." Mr. J. I). Yaughan has been appointed Acting Solicitor General at
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    86 3 It is not our rule to notice the hospitalities which go to enliven our existence here; but we think we will not l>e considered out of order in paying our tribute of thanks to the enjoyment which was offered to us by the Freemasons last evening. We do not purpose
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    127 3 Tni« newspaper seldom abstains from the enjoyment of those holidays which are marked out by the Merchants and Hankers who support it; and it will therefore be consoling to an anxious ul. lie for us to state at once that on this occasion we do not intend to follow the
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    165 3 In its issue of the 20th instant the I'eitang Argus, or as it has be«n r«christened the Penang Guanlinn and Mercanti'f Advtrtittr, talks of what it is pleased to name the palmy days of the Strait* Time*, mhen the froth ami fury of Sir Rajah Brooke were at Ihnr height."
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    WEDNESDAY, 31»r DECEMBER.
    32 3 The Ocean Company's Bteamer^>*.or, Capt. Hill, from Hongkong 24th met., arrived at Tajong Pagar wharf yesterilav afternoon, and will leave for London via I'inaug and Suez Canal this afternoon.
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    39 3 We have been favoured with the MtoWMC Wfjf tt a private telcjjnini, reeeive<l here yesterday evening. riiunig.-'<"'li Dmmbrr, hh. 10 m p.m.:— Rajah Pedir large force entered Kraton assist Aehinese. Dutch preparing it tack irVdir. Achinese refused all negociations."
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    72 3 Tl>e Consul General for the Netherlands has kindly favoured us with the following telegram, which is the latest from the seat of war. Aclieen, 26 December, 1S73.— Serious en-i-.niiiU'r to discover plain before Kraton. Oljert obtained. Our losses, are Captain Lafors killed, 5 Officers wounded, 15 noncommissioned officers killed, and
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    FRIDAY, 2ND JANUARY.
    20 3 The Spanish steamer Paragua, Capt. Elizalde, from Manila 27th inst., arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.
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    24 3 U k learn that Her Majesty the Queen ha* conferred the honor of Knighthood upon the Chief Justice, who now becomes Sir Thomas Sidgreaves.
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    138 3 The following passengers took their departure by the P. O. steamer Nizitm, yesterday From China. Mr Galle. Messrs. Dalaug and Churchill. For Adtn.—ilr. W. H. Maturin. IW Suet.— Mr. H. Gilliat. For Alexandria. Mr. S. Ezekiel and servant. For Venice. Mr. E. B. Malet, O, 8., and native servant aud
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    64 3 His Kxeellency Sir Andrew Clarke, on Wednesday the olst instant, sent for Messrs. Thomas Scott, Dr. Little, and W. 11. Scott, and read to them the despatch from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, accepting their resignations as Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council. Sir Andrew, however, ottered them
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    303 3 I'uihh BTBiii.Y the destruction of our best woods, which h:is been going on rapidly for the last half century, deserves notice, and our correspondent of Saturday has done gojd service in drawing attention to it but the remedy is the difficulty. Iv British Burmah and in Java, :is teak trees
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    SATURDAY, 3RD JANUARY.
    23 3 Wk understand that news has bojoj received from Galle, that the outward French mail may be expected here next Wednesday.
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    73 3 Through the courtesy of the Netherlauds Consul General, we are informed that he yesterday received a telegram dated Pinang 2nd inst., which says Pedir has beeu attacked, forts taken and villages burnt. Id Marines ascended tbe river in boats and met with fair success country difficult of access. Boats returned
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    120 3 Holloway'* Pill*.— The Greatest Wonder of Modern Times. They correct biliousness, present flatulency, cleanse the liver, purify the system, renovate debilitated functions, strengthen the stomach, increase the appetite, invigorate the nerves, promote healtli, ;'iid reinstate the weak in an ardour and vivacity never before experienced. The sale of these Pills
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arribals.
      365 3 Sunday, "JSth December. Brit is!, steamer Xanma. Mi 2 tons, Webster commander, Penang 2tith Dec, consignees Gilfillan, Wood Co. British steamer Menelaus. IJtM tons, Marsh commander, Liverpool 15th Nov., consignees W. Mansfield Co. German barque Marie, 44>4 tons. Holmanu commander, Newcastle 2nd Sept. German ship Priton. (513 tons. Jesaen
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      Departures.
      232 3 Monday, 25>th December. British boiOjM St. James, CotU, for Penang. British steamer Menelaus, Marsh, for Hongkong. British steamer Maruiban. Buxtou, for Bangkok. British bar-jue Star of Hope, Borowskie, for Samaraug. British barque Omar Pasha. Jens, for Saigon. Tuesday, 30th December. British steamer Vidur, Barrow, for Sourabaya. H. M. steamer
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      Arribals-Continued.
      81 3 French :5 uistd. schooner Alice, 214 tons, Ijagarde commander, Amoy lstb Dec. consignees E. H. Hinnekindt. British ;> uistd. schooner Formosa, 380 tons, Quayle commander, Frem antic 28th Nov. Saturday. 3rd January. British 3 mstd. schooner Sea Ripple, 187 tons, Pringle commander. Fivmantle 13th Nov., consignees Behn, Meyer A
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    SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
    658 3 I>ATK. i Ship's Names. 'Japtains. Flag and Barn Cons. >* V'hkkk Fkdv OovSMVBBm >>k Aik.ni> Dbstixatiumh .itl v ii STEAM KRS 1 Surprise Hansen 1 Pilot Fi»h iraghtoa Kbivu Craig Luzon Williams Bertha lla/.lem Ichang Pexton 5 Peuang jJy qi< i in' iHolira Ilinne 1 Pluto
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    VESSELS IN DOCK OR LYING AT WHARVES.
    44 3 1 Taujong Pagar Wharf. 2 Victoria Dock 6 Jardine, Matheson and Company's Wharf. 3 P. &O. Wharf 7 Bon A.ccord Dock 4 Borneo Company's Wharf 8 Government Wharf 5 Patent Slip and Dock Company 9 At Johore
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      41 3 #otirrs. FOR SALE. An Iron Tube Bedstead, 8 feet 3 in. by 7* feet 2 in., Japanned Blue, Brass Mountings, with handsome Head and Foot Rails, Double curtain rods and porcelain castor*. Quite New. POWELL CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 26th Deo., 1873.
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      181 3 iHtflfrrUanfO!io DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. The best remedy for Acidity of The Stomach. Heartburn, Headache, Gout, and Indigestion and the l>e.st mild aperient for delicate oonstitutioiiH. eKpecially adapted for Ladies, Children, and Infants, and for rnjnlar use in Warm Climates. DINNEFORD 1 CO. Chemists. London, and of Druggists and Storekeepers throughout
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      210 3 jHtdttllaneoue. THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXTRACT FROM A LETTKK dated 15th May, 1*72, from M old inhalutaht of Horninirsham, near Warminster, Wilts I must also beg to say that your Pills are an excellent Medicine for me, and I certainly do enjoy good health, sound sleep, and a good appetite;
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      264 3 fflorks. THE PATENT BLIP AND DOCK 00. New Habboub. This Company executes ships' repairs of all descriptions in the most oflS^l manner under th- superintendence of By rOM .m Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock opened Maroh, IH.V.'. Length 415 feet. Depth of water from U feet to 15|
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      775 4 9. A: 6*. Companp. MlinVLil AND ORIENTAL BTEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. 4 >>»v Ett D' Almeida Street. lowks At New« Harbour. Tin mml Mm of arrival of the t Mail Suttm Ship* at tu-ction with the service last half year 1873, as approved by hei Majesty's Postmaster General, will be as
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      827 4 <f>. Compann. NOTICE. Consignee* of cargo by this Company* ■t earner* are hereby informed that no claims for damage can be admitted after the goods have been removed from the Godowns at New Harbour, and also that package* landed from the Company's Steamersare notcovered by Fire Insurance whilst stored in
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      812 4 iHtsfrrllanrmts. LEA AND PERKINS' Celebrated WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE. Declared by Connoisseurs to be THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE. CAUTION AGAINST FRAUD. The success of this most delicious and unrivalled Condiment having caused certain dealers to apply the names of Worcestershire Sauce to their own inferior compounds, the Public is hereby informed that
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      792 4 iRitfrrllanrou*. THE ROAD TO HEALTH. AND LONG LIFE. Secured by HOLLOWAT'S PILLS. Impurities or Blood. I n selecting the most appropriate medicine for a particular ailment, there may be sonic difficulty unli-sK one can be found to purify, regulate, and improve the quality of the blood. These Pills possess and
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      869 4 iHtsrrllanroHS MESSRS. GABRIEL'S CELEBRATED PREPARATIONS FOB PRESERVING AND BEAUTIFYING THE TEETH GUMS AMD PREVENTING TOOTHACHE, ABE BOLD BT ALL CHEMISTS I'IRF UMEKa IN ALL PABTB Of THE WOBLD PBBPABBD ONLY BY MESSRS. GABRIEL, Dentists, Ludgate Hill, London, E. C. P'SEDADENT" OB CUBE FOB Toothache. This extraordi- nary application, marvellous in
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      769 4 iHturrllanrout.. JOHN and HENHy OWI N Engineers. Boileb-M« KE( kni Ir<( FouNnj^ Hammersmith Ibonwobks, 80, CANNON-STREKp, LONDON Manufactcisu or STEAM iftGl*] POBTABLE A* D MX ED: BOILEBS, CENTBIFUi.AL Pf mp h Tllkmw. Water Wheels. Pr.^o En«i«T and every ,1 vriptio,, „f Machinery k, b Drainage, IBBIOATION AHI. RECLAMATION PUMPING MACHINERY
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