Singapore Daily Times, 17 September 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER, 1877. No. 13,279
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 453 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Tut. following are tnc dates on which the r oD’ranjV Contract Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tnesdar 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st
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    • 98 1 v-varani, LiiniiXjJJ. THi steamers of thia Company will be r *F*tched from Singapore for Malacca, ftang, Bculmein, Bangoon and Calcutta cnrTent y ear at nndernoted Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. «bry. sth. Aug. 11th. u l»tb. 25th. iiarch sth. M Sept.
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    • 476 1 The following are the dates on which the i steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may I he expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. I 15 do
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    • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pihang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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    • 751 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply bet ween Singapore and Bat ivia every i fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. I Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PxPflAfiß Monbt, First Class. From Singapore
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  • Insurance.
    • 394 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. -i. at P ar eioo.oot I'ubscnbed j 2nd do at 3, pre n. £125 000 .l,„ t .o l ooA (3rd do prem.£ls<>;<K>o the t, 5,000 premiums on shares being available for the uiaintenance and extension
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    • 72 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jabdine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 97 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 47 1 (Berlih Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint* ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire In urance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 47 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current nates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367 j Claim, arranged by the Local Agents! I cognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, Ist January, 1877. n c.)
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    • 43 1 iosnoN Office 8 old Broad Strret. 1 HI undersigned have been appointed Aftente for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c
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    • 37 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penan* BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Lite depaetmikt: Limit £2,000, on one me. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. u 0
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    • 185 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insnrance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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    • 64 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Eu. rope and America. REME
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    • 91 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for j this Company in Singapore; with autkori- I
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    • 85 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georgk Street. Agents for Singapore. D BOUSTEAD A 00. jj'.T pore, 22 d .ii b 1876 ta*°Jvtuaivlii a y FIRE AND LIFE ASBURANCE COMPANY LONDON. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2.000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. OxpiTit £5.000.000 Sterling Extknsion of Limits. One F rst, class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do J6O 000. PATERSON SIMONS AGO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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    • 99 1 pi in mi iit r IHEITITUTIUN. Established 1«40, and Empowered by Spe cisl Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lifk Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assnrance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse
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    • 52 1 imuvti '/imrani, The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k CO.) Singapore, 5th April.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33} o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 83 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartkr.) Subscribed Capital ;v £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Tire Reserves L,U8Z,7t>9 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 57 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £1, per cent per annum to the sum as* sored. HARRISON <fc CO.,
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    • 217 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairwum—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F» .4 Chairman—J as Nicol Fleming, Esq tf$cretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f 50 West Georg* Gl 8<k>w t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George 8treet. 2 Zing William Obiel Chambers, Litebpool Water Street. Manchester 47
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    • 104 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchebteb —Exchange Street. Ltvbbpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Bibmihoham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Beibtol —so, Broad Street. CHAIBMAN IN MANCHEBTEB. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIBMAN IN LIVEBPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIBMAN
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    • 287 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after
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    • 101 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managebs. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aadr«, E«q. iMewr*. Melchers, k Co.) J. P. (Msmts. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Maogar, (Meaars.Douglas,LopraikACo.) U. Nlraiea, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. daa Kemedioe, (J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th Jane, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills o* Java, discount acceptances, give money i« loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this
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  • 140 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibectobs. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert, Perciv&I Bosanquet, I 8amuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, George
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  • 52 2 The Burmah Steamship Company’s j steamer, Shuaydagone. Captain Bowen, j will leave for above ports, from the roads, at 2 p. m., on Wednesday, 19th instant. 1 For freight or passage, apply to. MACLAINE FRASER k Co. Agents. Burmah Steamship Company Limited Singapore, 13th September 1877.
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  • 62 2 xvuoaiiuiv uinw The Company's steamer, SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoa on the 1st October, may be expected here on the 4th November next, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore, on the 20th November, for Genoa and Marseilles, via intermediate ports. For Freight or Passage
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 71 2 On 15th instant, at Oxley Road, the wife of M r. J. M. Lyon of a daughter. DEATHS. On 15th instant, at the Clarendon Hotel, Mania, the beloved wife of Mr. C. EmMEB80N. On the 13th instant, at Banda Ellier Malacca, Wilfred Cybil Clabinck the infant son of Mr.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, SEPT. 17TH, 1877.
    • 144 2 Singapore. 17th Sept., 1877. Qainh er.... > 4.77J. Black Pepper 7.80. Whit** Pepper 13.50. Sago Flour. 3.75. Pearl Sago 4 00. Ooffee, Bontyue 22.50. Tin 19.20. 40e. Mule twist 97$. 31 lbs Suirtmgs.. 1.60. 7 do do l.iij. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07*. 7 do do 1.30.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 2745 2 The Great Turp Fraud Case. Arrest op a Chief Inspector op Police London, 15 th September. —Chief Inspector of Police, Clarke, has been arrested under a charge of complicity in the great Turf Frauds. The War in Bulgaria. An unofficial report received in Constantinople states that the troops under
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      • 1336 3 Extracts from Resident's Journal IN SUHGHiE UJONO. [August 16-31»f.) Thursday August 16fA.—At 3 a. m., anchored off Kuala Moar to wait for daylight Shortly after getting underweigh, the Serang in charge put us on the beach, with the beacons, showing the way across the bar in full sight;
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      • 200 3 TRAINING NOTES. To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Dear Sir, —Training for the coming Autumn Meeting was formally opened this morning on the course. There were but few sportsmen present to do honour to the good things provided for them by the energetic Honorary Secretary, who was there,
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      • 216 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Dear Sib, I would beg to draw your attention to a crying evil existing in Singapore, and that is the disgraceful maltreatment horses are subjected to by our European would-be breaksmon, whilst training horses for harness. Not only I, but
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 534 2 ilrto 2*brrttermrnts. SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB. Members are requested to meet at the Exchange Room on Tuesday, the 18th inst., at 4.30 p. m., to consider the Programme for the Autuum meeting. J. BRUSSEL. Hony. Secy. Singapore, 12th Sept., 1877. (to 18th inst.) NOTICE. Br mutual consent we have this da
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    • 483 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from the Executor of the Estate of the late Lee Seo Neo, deceased, to sell by Public Auction, on the spot, at 2 o’clock p. m, on Monday and Tuesday the 24th and 25th day of September, 1877, the following very valuable property On
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  • Notices.
    • 68 3 TheN. I. S. N Co.’s steamer, Generaal Pel, 1195 tons, Captain de Hart, will leave Batavia for above ports on the 2nd October. The General Pel, will leave this for Batavia probably on the 18th inst. For freight or passage, apply to
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    • 134 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore In the matter of Wee Huck Seng, of Kling Street, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans, Official assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court has appointed the public
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    • 88 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Ahmed Lebbey Abdul Kader of Singapore. A Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Ahmed Lebbey Abdul Kader of SingaDore. adjudicated a bankrupt on the
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    • 39 3 Liverpool and London. The undersigned, agents for the above Company, are prepared to cover risks by steamers or first class sailing vessels at current rates. SYME CO. Singapore, 7th Sept. 1877. (12 ms.)
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    • 43 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (a. c.)
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    • 158 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Sinoapobe. In the matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Andrew Matthew Pereira residing at No. 507-9 North Bridge Road at Singapore. Andrew Matthew Pereira having on the 11th day of September 1877. presented
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    • 43 3 Th* Company’s steamer PATOEAH”, will not plv. between this port and Dile until further notice.. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GEAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)
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    • 34 3 The Spanish steamer LEON, due about the 25th September, will reserve room for Singapore cargo, provided intending shippers make early application. E. A. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 27th August, 1877. (1 mth.)
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    • 74 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. 0. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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    • 239 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This servioe will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia being
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    • 44 3 Messrs Apcak Sl Co’s steamer Hindottan, Captain Mactavish, from Hongkong, may be expected to arrive here on or about the 20th instant en route tojthe above|porta. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 12th September 1877.
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    • 42 3 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, Captain De Smidt, from Calcutta, may be expected here on or about the 29th inst. en route for above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 12th September 1877’
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 370 3 FOR SA LE. A light four wheeled American Buggy by Lamb bet Bros also pony and harness and lamps complete Apply G. c/o Strait* Time*. Singapore, 10th September, 1877. (u. c.) NEW GOODS. Ex LOUDOUN CASTLE.” Sayle A Co., have received ex above Bteamer. Novelties in Gentlemen’s Cravats, Tie* and
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    • 284 3 TO BE LET. The three newly built brick Godowns, in Havelock Rood fronting’ Singapore River. Cargo can be discharged or loaded into boats at these Godowns at any tide, and also admittance cartage. For farther particulars apply to TAN KIM TIAN. Singapore, 10th Sept., 1877. (1 m.) FOR SALE. One
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    • 459 3 NOTICE. The Pilots’ Office having been removed to the East end of the Tanjong Paggar Wharf, all letters and communications should now be sent to the Tanjong Paggar Dock Co’s office, where a letter box is placed to receive them. W. BURROWS. Singapore, 3rd September 1877 (1. m.) NOTICE. The
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    • 308 3 NOTICE. A atock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Morattbas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the
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  • Docks.
    • 393 4 Th* works of thiß Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wham. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and bavin g sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships,
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    • 188 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15i fee. Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • 71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed oa all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 237 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL, JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. C apable of turning out 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling
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    • 727 4 j NEW GOODS. I Sayle A Co., have received Ex: S. S. i Loudoun Castle a very large and well selected Stock of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms comprising. Millinery.—A very choice selection being copies of the latest Paris fashions. A beautiful selection of French Flowers
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    • 660 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. Milt.inerr, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 522 4 iflisctllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'8 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 649 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers. Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Bolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op
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    • 645 4 MASON A CO.’S H\RNESS For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. few harness brass mounted riding Gentlemen's saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an voice of excellent. ln Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After
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