Singapore Daily Times, 7 November 1877

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XVIII. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,321
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  • P. & O. Company.
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      PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
      468 1 offices—D’Almeida Street. GodowiiP— At New Harbour. Th>: following are tnc dates on which the (ompany’e Contract Mail Steamers B sy be expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tneaday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21at 6th
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      BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      96 1 TEe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.
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      MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
      319 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, yj jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. •> 3] d° 1 Feb. J 4 F„b. j 15 do 2# d o
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      OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
      134 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaub. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all
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      THE BURMAH STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
      186 1 Nail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Piuang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The
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      NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
      740 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat;, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PaBBAgf Money, First Class. From Singapore to 1 Batavia
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  • Insurance.
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      THE POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, Ld.
      398 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. cl Ps* issue at par £IOO,OOC Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 -do at 10 P re m.£lso,ooo the Li 5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of wa'iUaiijtfiL ne
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 3 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. 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 Blocjc
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      THE IMPERIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
      96 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Compuny are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERO, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1710.
      52 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current states of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. yjMPWiili T,ml Singapore Agents, e martin, dtce CO. 1st January, 1877.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Ihe undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. u c
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fike DBPAHTHINT: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipi department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      193 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurcb Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre, The security
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      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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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 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 Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 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 this Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON ESTABLISHED 1821.
      51 1 Subscribed Capital £2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS 00. Side.pore, Ist April, 1875.
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      ALLAINCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sleeliso Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agent*. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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      CHURCH OF ENGLAND LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE. TRUST AND ANNUITY INSTITUTION.
      98 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Like Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse throngh non-payment of premiums. No extra
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      51 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Cha^rr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves ~1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for
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      LONDON AND LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
      53 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 £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Singapore,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      215 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hairr-.un —ALEXANDER RONALDBON,EBQ F?.* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, e.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William London Street. < Oriel Chambers, Literpool Water Street. Manchester 47
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      106 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bentoett’s Hill. London —lo, Cornhill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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      LONDON & LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
      289 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING BTREET, 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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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      103 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Mesne. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise i Co.) A. T. Manger, i Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H Nicaiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      59 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at
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    RUBATTINO LINE.
    60 2 The Company’s steamer, SUMATRA, Captain Caboara, leaving Genoajon the Ist 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 apply to RE
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    IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
    134 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Ganger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert O. T... Reran, George Hihhert, Feroiral Boaanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tames Brand, William T.rall. Charles flare. Charles Marry**, George H. Chambers,
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    FOR LIVERPOOL.
    33 2 The steamer YRURACBAT,” due here on the 11th instant, will have room for 300 tons cargo which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th November. 1877. (4ins.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7TH, 1877
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATION.
      104 2 Singapore. 7th Nov., 1877. Qambier 4.46. Black Pepper 14. White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago 3.85. Coffee, Bontyne 21.624. Tin 20.12 J. 10s. Mule twist 98. lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium
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      MAIL NOTICES.
      2484 2 Mails close for: Batavia, j er steamer Emirne, at 6 p. m. to-day. Saigon, per steamer Paknam, at 10 a.m. on the 8th instant. Malacca Penang, per steamer Benmore, i at 1 p. m. on the 9th instant. Penang London, per steamer Sparlti n, at 5 p. m.
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      PARIS LETTER.
      2606 3 (Prom our ou>n Correspondent.) Paris, October 6. The harem is still the Executive at Constantinople, the nomination of Suleiman l'acha as Commander in Chief, when many were counting upon his revocation, is an Oriental surprise he is a rash soldier, a die-hard, but. it is felt in cirtdes
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      735 2 #tto aftbfrtteenunts. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Sinoapoer. In Equity. Between William Clarke, and others, Plaintiffs. and Arthur Robert Merrells. and others. Defendants' To be sold bv Pnblic Auction, pursuant to the decree dated the 20th day of August 1877. with the approbation of the
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      508 2 CONSULAT DE FRANCE A SINGAPORE. Notice est ici donn4e que les soumissions sous plis cachet4s des marches pour les approvisionements des na vires Franoais, pendant 1’ ann4e 1878. devront Atre d4pos4es 4 la Chancellerie du Consulat de France, avant 1’ arrivAe du navire de guerre le Dhcbaffaut,” qni pourra avoir
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      417 2 notice. The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidsieck A Co.. Monopol (China!. Specially prepared for the China market. They have just received a supply, which they offer at 820 per case of one doz. quarts, and 821 per case of two
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    PASSENGERS.
    27 3 Per Star Queen. —From Hongkong: 6 Chinese deck. Per Rajah Brooke.— From Sarawak 20 Natives deck. Per Banca.— From Samarang: 90 Chinese and 20 Javanese deck.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      224 3 floticrs. TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown fo Messrs. Chib Hok Co., suitable for officers. POWELL A CO. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, TANGLIN. The undersigned have received instructions to offer for sale: That substantially built and convenient house known as Draycot, Steven’s Road, Tanglin, together
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      837 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has, from this date, admitted Mr. S. Yrigorras as partner in his firm. ANTONIO DE ELIZALDE, Singapore, 5th Nov., 1877. (1 m.) MILNER’S PATENT SAFES. Martin, Dyce Co., have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. Singapore, Pith October, 1877. (u. c.) NOTICE The undersigned, having sold
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      789 3 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING 1877. PROGRAMME: TUESDAY 13th NOVEMBER, 1877. First Race. The Hong Lim Cop.—Value $l50 presented by Cheang Hong Lim, Esq. For all horses that have never won a race on the Singapore Course, the Roadsters” excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the Course. Weight for age. Scale
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      653 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments. viz Whabf.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼easels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbaving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaving
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    HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
    71 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office : 13 Austin Friars, London.
    239 4 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 service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyotfes performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia being
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      29 4 AQtlttft LEFEVRE A CO. ENGINEERS, Agricultural Implement Makirs, I EON FOUNDERS, and General Millwrights, LONDON. Agents for the Straits Settlements, CAMERON, DUNLOP& CO, Singpaore, 1st August, 1877. (cLAw.u c.)
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      739 4 Tailors Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William P. C. Robinson, k. c.'m. a. Satle A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLEN* LYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding Trousers White
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      661 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A GO. Milliners, 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 Brochl Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for
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      531 4 jHtsrellantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers op 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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      654 4 GLA88WARE AND CROCKERY. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow \k»re of a'l kinds, patent and common; Locks of all kinds, Rolts; Platform Scales; Iron of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of Paraffin
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      425 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at V G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ridin* whips. 8 Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do: The undersigned have received an i n voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines,
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