Singapore Daily Times, 24 November 1877

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 24tii NOVEMBER, 1877. No. 13,336
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 469 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. GodowHE At New Harbour. TAVfnnowinp are tnc dates on which the Company’ B Contract Mail Steamers B a« be expected to airive bere in 1877 OUTWARD. HOMEWARD Tnesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 218
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    • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diombd. Deucalion. NESTOR. GLAUCCB. Pbiam. Akchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hictob. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lond"n eveiy ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third
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    • 316 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, ,7 jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3J rfo >* 1 Feb 1 j 15 do 2q jo 1 March m
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    • 102 1 THE steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, t fi ang, Moulmein, Bangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 1 28th. Febry. sth. i Aug. 11th. 19th 25th. March
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    • 191 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. Tbe 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 Sini gapore 48 hours after arrival.
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    • 736 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat,:, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Oppice, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 386 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (Ist issue at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s«pren» £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of eedented in the history of Life Assurance. This
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    • 71 1 Capital 1 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 $lOO,OOO 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 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,
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    • 44 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above -Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c
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    • 59 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. Claims an-anged by the Local Agents. I aD °P ai with promptitude and liberality. i,„ Jte arwriintiw ii iwii TiHjuumb tc-” I cognised. Singapore
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The 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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    • 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. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. u c.)
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    • 194 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnfcy Chairman 1 find, 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 bates. 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 steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The ususd discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 87 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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    • 29 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 51 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 Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. 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 premiums. No extra charge
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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 A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abovs Company, are prepared to take risks npon 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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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (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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    • 56 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, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.
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    • 218 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. hatnru*—Alexander Ronaldson, Esq j yi.c Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William 1.0KEOH j Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, ATEE Street. Manchester
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    • 103 2 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’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. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 288 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—136 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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    • 105 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Meears. Melcben, A Co.) J. P. Bersee (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meesre.Dou&laa.LepraikACo i H. Niceiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 60 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 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 represent said Bank at this
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  • 143 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, j George Hibbert, Pereival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, j Charles Marryat, George
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  • 63 2 The N. I. S. N. Co., steamer ATJEH.” 1,509 tons register, will leave Batavia for above ports on 14th December. The ATJEH will leave Singapore for Batavia durintr the first week in December. For Freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO., Agents,
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  • STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, NOV. 24TH, 1877.
    • 139 2 Singapore. 2 Ith Nov., 1877. Gambier 4.25. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.60. Pearl Sago.... 4. Ooffee, Bontyne 21. Tin .> 19.90. 10b. Mule twun 98. 34 lbs. S'uirtingB 1.60. 7 do do 1.424. 6 do T. Cloth 1.07J. 7 do do 1.30.
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 79 2 London, fylnd November. —A Turkish official despatch has been received at Constantinople, reporting that on the 19th instant, a reconuaisauce in force was made by Turkish troops in the country, lying between the rivers Lom and Jantra, resulting in heavy loss
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      • 51 2 London, it'ird Nor. —Marshal Mac Mahon is endeavouring to form a new Cabinet but experiences great difficulty iu doing so. The War in Asia Minor. A Russian division remains at Kars and General Melikoff, with the remainder of the Russian Troops, is marching to
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    • 352 2 Until further notice, Lady Robinson will hold receptions at Government House every Tuesday, commencing on Tuesday next, the 27th instant, between the hours of 12 and 1.80 p. m., instead of between 12 and 2p. m. as heretofore. Ernest W. Howard. Government House, 1 21st November, 1877.
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    • 1317 2 The following new notifications appear in yesterday's Gazette Db. Hampshibe was granted by H. E. the Governor 7 day’s extension of leave of absence from the 7th November, on half salary, and reported his arrived and assumption of duties as Colonial Surgeon on the 15th
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    • 1774 3 Thk. following correspondence res- I ting the Moar State was laid on I [h,. Council Table yesterday afternoon. From Tumongong of Moar and 14 others. T.. His Excellency the Administrator. 13th October, 1877. )slte 5th Shawal, 1294. After compliments. \\V inform Yonr Excellen y that we ,.n the right
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    • 1310 3 Singapore, 12th November, 1877. Sir,—In accordance with your instructions, 1 embarked on board the Colonial steamer Pluto, on Wednesday afternoon, and came to an anchor 2 miles from Kwala Kessang, at 8 next morning, (Thursday, the 8th inst.) I proceeded in the Steam Cutter and arrived at
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    • Correspondence.
      • 170 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. j Sir, —I have awaited with some sus- i I pense the result of your appeal to the resi- I i dents of this Colony, for aid for the poor la- 1 mine-stricken Indian people. Probably the I ball only
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    • 103 3 Per Eastern Isles. —From Karical: 26 natives deck. Per State of Alabama.— Fro,m London. For Singapore. —Mrs. Isemonger, nurse and 2 children Mr R. Anderson, Revd J. Murphy, m. A., Mr. J. H. Chandler and Mr. Niew Surawongee. For Hongkong. —Mr. A. Koselitz and Mr. Voucher. For Shanghai. —Mr.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 573 2 #fto asberttermntts. NOTICEThe undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore for the sale of the celebrated Champagne. Heidbieck A Co.. Mouopol (China'. Specially prepared for the China market. Thev have just received a supply, which thev offer at 120 per case of one doz. quarts, and $2l per case of
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    • 614 2 THREATRE ROYAL. t TOWN HALL, 1 Singapore. SATURDAY 24th NOVEMBER, 1877. f Under the Patronage op HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR i AND < LADY ROBINSON. The Misses Ford bet? to announce that their next entertainment will be sriven in the Town Hall, on Saturdav evenintr the 24th instant, when they
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    • 362 2 SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. The undersigned have received instructions from H. HuBRR. Esq., removing, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence. River Valley Road, on Saturday, Dec. Ist commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture consisting of an Europe-made drawing room suite in mahogany, upholstered in green rep; marble
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  • Extract.
    • 826 3 T.» t.he Secretary to the Trinity House, London. Bombay Chamber of Commerce, 21st August, 1877. Sir,— I am directed by the Bombay Chamber of Commerce to submit for the consideration of the Elder Brethren of Trinity House, the great necessity which exists for a light being placed on,
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 115 3 Friday, 23rd November. British steamer State of Alabama, 1,511 tons, Ritchie commander, London 11th Oct., consignees Martin, Dyce A Co. French war steamer Talisman, 1,000 tons St Hilaire commander, Hongkong oth Nov., consignee French Consul. British schooner Bun Soon Wat, 112 tons, Nascodab, Pont’anak 16th Nov., consignee Bun Soon.
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    • 52 3 Friday, 23rd November. Norwegian barque Vanadis, Pstersen, for Batavia. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. British steamer Ruby, Fox, for Muntok and Palembaug. I British steamer Benarty, Potter, for New York. British brig Guam, Me Gregor, for Bangkok. British str. Rosa, Chopard, for Sourabaya, Bally
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    • 1037 3 r'l Kiniti. I- A I tains. I .AS IBIS. frA» Pm« WHintam omiokies o* Assra. Dstruuno*. £L i KIVALB j MEN-0F- A iuTJM’sstr ><eDt °2 Edie T. P. Wharf H.N. M.’s Consul General.; Acheen “Xbnng “uikman H.N.M.’s str!. >ct. 20 Acheen Do. Consul General.. Aobeen Hart
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  • Docks.
    • 704 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, 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
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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. I Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 243 4 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments ..f Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and fi ve voyages performed each year; the de. partures of the steamers
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  • 44 4 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £3*0,000. The Agent in S ngapore is prepared to issue Policies and to accept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (n. c.)
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  • 73 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Ri-ks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 20 4 FOB SALE. A small consignment of Sandkman's Old White Port. SYME Sl CO. Singapore, 2lth October, 1877. to 24th No?
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    • 741 4 Tailors a Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robinson, k. c.'m. g. Satle 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 Trousers White Kerseymere
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    • 672 4 VICTORIA HOT7SE. ROBINSON A 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
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    • 526 4 iWisrtUantous. 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'B outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of
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    • 650 4 Glassware and Crockery. Wine glasses, Tumblers, Ac Glass Table ornaments of all kinds* Dinner Services. Dessert do. Tea do. Toilet Seta. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of all kinds, patent and common: Locks of all kinds, Ro]ts Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety op
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    • 282 4 MASON .t CO.'S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A GO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do Also. A. few harness brass mounted i whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret.
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