Singapore Daily Times, 12 November 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 12th NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,325
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 468 1 officer—D’Almeida Street. Godowhp— At New Harbour. The following are tnc dates on which the on j aiiy’s Contract Mail Steamers U expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tneedav 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th
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    • 97 1 THi steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Jenang, 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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    • 312 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ootward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, j 7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3] 1 Feb. I 4 F«b. 15 do 2g do 1 March M
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    • 133 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentob. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China
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    • 189 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klaiig, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. 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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    • 740 1 The Steamers of the above Company will n ow ply between Singapore and Batii via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First (-lass. From Singapore to Batavia
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed j 2nd do at 5« prem £125,000 (3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,ooo f lic 1 5,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of «Osnpiiny’s fan Ti
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    • 71 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 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 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON, 4,
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    • 44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint* ed General Agents of the above Company are prepai'ed to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENLERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 53 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Kates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980,367. CJaims arranged by the Local Agents, Promptitude and liberality. _Xhe jurisdiction of Local Tritomfe recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st January,
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    • 42 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. I he undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY CO. Singapore. 15th July. 1872. n c.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2.000.000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. I.IFE DEPARTMENT Limit £2,000, On one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. 0
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    • 195 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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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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    • 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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    • 86 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subecibed 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 arc the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore;' with authority to
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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 52 1 Established 1821. 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 A GO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension op Limits. One F ret class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre* miums. No extra
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT 4 CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. 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 on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburoh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) 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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    • 52 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 assured. HARRISON CO., Singapore, 2nd
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    • 220 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hairv.an —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F».«» Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Ehq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George OLi oow 1 Stbeet. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Losdo5 Stbeet. T Oriel Chambers, Liteepool,
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    • 105 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Corn hill. Glasgow —i, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.ToddACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 288 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. 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 due
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    • 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, E«q. Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes iMessrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nkaue, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 61 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th Jnne, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at
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  • 60 2 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 apply to
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  • 44 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.'s Steamer “HINDOSTAN,” Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Siugapore, 9th Nov. 1877. to 19th Nov.
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  • 39 2 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s Steamer JAPAN,” Captain de Smidt, may be expected to arrive hereon or about the 19th instant. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 9th Nov., 1877. to 19th Nov.
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  • 137 2 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rioh«rd J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gonirer, Esq. Thoms* G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, i George Hihhert, Perciral Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William T.yall. Charles Gave, Charles Marrrat, Georee H.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, NOV. 12TH, 1877
    • 1391 2 Singapore, 12th Nov., 1877. Gambier 4.45. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Saraw -V 3.60. Pearl Sago 3 85. Coffee, Bontyne *****Tin 20.37 J. tOe. Mul»- twist 98. $4 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30.
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    • 512 2 The Misses Ford have apparently lost nothing of their popularity in Singapore. The entertainment of Saturday evening was again well attended, and the applause which the songs and dances drew forth was quite as enthusiastic as .on the first evening. The entertainment commenced
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    • 94 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Asia Minor. The repulse op the Russian attach on the Erzerou.m positions. London, 9 th November. —Ghazi Ahmed Mukhtar telegraphs from Erie- rmim that the Bussians made an attack on the Turkish positions at \zizie on the 9th November, and wore defeated
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    • 749 3 (Pro* our Exchanges) K h track ee, 17 tk October. The 2nd j Brooch Regiment has received orders t proceed at once to the Bolan Pass. Tbev march next Saturday. It is believed this force will cooperate with on e from Jacobabad and the Punjab. Bombay, loth Oct.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 586 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—The would be Protector of Immigrants and his assistant may have a perfect right to screw the best terms they can out of Government, but it should be distinctly understood that their services are required merely as Interpreters, and
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      • 813 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir,—The uncalled for malignity which dictated the letter from Old Colonist in your issue of the Bth, has overcome my repugnance at rushing into priut, but I have waited some days before doings so thinking you would have explained how such
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      • 184 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dea.r Sib, —Permit me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to submit for the serious consideration of the authorities here the following Whether a sovereign can by international or Malay law alienate his country Whether the Johore Treaty of 1855 has
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      • 42 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Now for to-morrow. My charge is a quid from the winners The Hong Lim.— Southern Cross. The Tanolin.— Toxopholite. The Roadsters Mystery. Tbe Celestial. Lottery. Your’s Ac., VATES. Monday.
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      • 210 3 Per Adria. —From Hongkong: 3 Chinese, i Per Wm. Mackinnon —From Acheen: 10 Officers, 164 soldiers and 40 coolies. Per Ophir.— From Deli: 6 Soldiers and 4 natives. Per Cleator. —From Labuan: Mr. and Mrs. Brosie and child, 5 Europeans. 1 Malay and 6 Chinese, the 2nd Mate and
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 575 2 #rtD SlJbfrtismunts. NOTICE. All persons bavin? any claim against the estate of the late Henry Lloyd Randell. Surgeon Major, Principal Civil Medical Officer of the* Straits Settlements, are requested to send particulars of the same to the undersigned. I. S. BOND. Administrator of the estate and effects of Henry Lloyd
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    • 499 2 GALENA MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice to Shareholders. Eighth Call. Notice is hereby given, that, in accordance with the Articles of Association, a call of 85 per share, in the Galena Mining Company, Limited, (being the balance of the subscribed Capital) will be payable at the Singapore Branch of the Chartered
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    • 288 2 SINGAPORE RACES. Programme Books for next week’s Races will be on sale on Monday, at noon, at Jo«N Little Co.’s. Price 50 cents each Tickets for the enclosure, price $1 each per day, can also be had there. J. BRUSSEL. Clerk of the Course. Singapore, 9th Nov., 1877. (3 ins.
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  • 33 2 DEATH. Died at Hongkong, on the morning of the 10th November, 1877, Captain J. H. von Bargen, late of the Femtower, aged 43 years, deeply regretted by his relatives and friends.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 133 3 Saturday, 10th November. Spiyiisb steamer Yruracbat, 1,650 tons, Arana commander, Ma- nila 4th Nov., consignees E. H. Hinnekindfc. Sunday 11th November. British steamer Cleator, 317 tons, Obolk commander, Labuan I 6th Nov consignees C. Schomburgk. Co. j British ship Zamora, 1,180 tons, Elsden commander, Manila j 24th Oct. P.
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    • 42 3 Saturday, 10th November. British barque Eulie, Litchfield, for London. British barque 1 ennox Castle, Good, for London. British steamer Sarpedon, Rae, for Hongkong A Shanghai. Portuguese barque Anna Roza, Sorensen, for Bangkok. British schooner Annie Beaton, Littlejohn, for Australia.
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    • 1286 3 ;iii*'s Names attains ias t Rio fI of ab- I Vhkrk From Where Lying onsignkes or Agents. Destination. I RIVALS j SEN-OF-*»r:' 1 1 Merapi Bosch H.N.M.’s str.i Sept. 221 Rdie Victoria Dock H.N. M.’s Consul General. Acheen Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’s str jOct. 20 Acheen T.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 207 3 NOTICE. Having this day sold our interest and shares in the firm or chop of Yai* Ann, No. 55, Market Street, to Saw Pah and Saw Peng, we do hereby give notice that all claims against us must be sent in for adjustment within one week, after w hich day
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    • 222 3 NOTICE The undersigned, having sold his goodwill and interest in the Union Hotel, to Mr. Peter Hanson, the latter will, from this date, undertake all responsibiltiesconnected with the said hotel, and the undersigned, is prepared to pay any debts immediately which may be against him and will thank customers, who
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    • 21 3 MILNER'S PATENT SAFES. Martin, Dtce Sl Co., have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. Singapore, 12th October, 1877. (a. c.)
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 The works of the Company are at Tanjong Pa par, within on®,mile of the town of Sinirspore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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    • 189 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 15J fei > Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.
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    • 70 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 on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 241 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED HEAD OFFICE 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 21 4 FOR SALE. A small consignment of Sandeman’s Old White Port. SYME Sl CO. Singapore, 24th October, 1877. to 24th No v
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    • 738 4 Tailors <gy Special by l Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Rob nson, k. c.’m. o. Sayle A Co. Civil Naval and Mililary Tailors Ac. Are now unpacking Ex S. S. GLENLYON.” A small parcel of thin West of England Tweeds. Drab Bedford Cord for Riding
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    • 665 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON CO. 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 Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for .trimmings.
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    • 529 4 iBisttllancoua. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN; Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLER8 AND GOLD8MITHS WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» 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 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 of
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    • 402 4 MASON CO.’S HARNESS. For Salk at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted ridini? whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an i Q voice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner
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