Singapore Daily Times, 7 December 1877

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIIT. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 1877. No. 13,347
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  • P. & O. Company.
    • 466 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following aie me dates on whieb tl'. 'Amipany’s Contract Mail Steamers nisy be expected to arrive bere in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th «tb Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st 6th
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    • 148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, aod from Shanghai homewards for London eveiy ten days, and have accon modatii n for first
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    • 324 1 The following are the dates on which the "tcamers 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 «jo 1 Feb. 11 1 4 F„b. ii 15 do >, 2g d°
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    • 100 1 THe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore tor Malacca, Penang, M culmein, P.angoon and Calcutta during th e current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd. I 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth.
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    • 186 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, 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 nowpl v between Singapore and Batvia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First (.'lass. From Singapore to Batavia 846 1
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  • Insurance.
    • 399 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. r Ist issue at par £100,00( Subscribed j 2nd do at 5s prem £125,00C (3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75,p00 premiums on shares being availikU«i for the maintenance and extension of the Company’* business. The
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    • 73 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson <k Co., HongkoD g. 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
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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 <fc 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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    • 56 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 arranged by the Local Agents, and par* with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals rej cognised. Singapore Agents. 0 MARTIN. DYCE
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old b’eo*d Stbeet. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00, 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 clrrs risk. Life department.- Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c.)
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    • 190 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esitre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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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 steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The UBuad discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME
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    • 90 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. 99 99 99 Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with
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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 CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1870. (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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,
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    • 42 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino 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. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)
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    • 98 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
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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 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 foi 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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    • 50 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the 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, 2nd Feby., 1877.
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    • 221 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson,E»q Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: rw f 5O West George Edinburgh 17 George Street. C 2 King William Lo!,dos Street. t C Oriel Chambers, Liteepool Water Street.
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    • 108 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett's Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol— 6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq.; Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.
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    • 286 2 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING 8TREET, 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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    • 102 2 Capital 32,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs Holliday,Wise i Co.) AT.M-.sr. (Messrs. Douglas, LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedies,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 58 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointd# 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 represent said Bank at this
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  • 136 2 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Gomrer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, Geor*e Hibhert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care. Charles Marrrat. Goonre H. Chambers,
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  • 104 2 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius. Esq.(->f Messrs. Siemsscn A Ci.) Deputy Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon. Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. R»lilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A
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  • 80 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. I v the matter of See Ban Seng, of Singapore, a Bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of See Ban Seng, adjudicat ed a Bankrupt on the 3rd day of
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  • 112 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of Nassim Rahmin, residing at No. 494, North Bridge Road, at Singapore. Pursuant to the authority given me under section 68 of this Ordinance, and with the concurrence of the Court, I
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  • 38 2 The Spanish Steamer “CADIZ” Captain Echeita, due here on the 17th inst., has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th Dec., 1877, (to 17th inst.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, DEC. 7TH, 1877.
    • 130 2 SiNGAPf br 7th Dec., 1877. Gambier 4.25. nominal Black Pepper 7.625. do White Pepper 14. do Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4. Coffee, Bontyne 20.75. Tin 19.80. 40s. Mule twist 98. 8± lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.375. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do
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    • 621 2 (For Straits Times.) The War in Bulgaria. Repulse of a Russian attack on the LEFT WING OP MeHKMBD PaCHa’s ARMY. London, bl/i December. —A despatch from Mehemed Pacha reports that on the 3rd instant, the Russians made an attack on his left wing at Kamarli, South Statitza Slataritza
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    • 1875 2 II. I repeat,” said Mr. Adamson towards the close of this speech, 1 have no quarrel with individuals —my quarrel is with the system, and it is for the Government to apply a remedy We have been constantly adding to Establishments but on no recognized
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    • 919 3 The wreck with the inventor and the remainder of the cargo of the British barque Ribston as she lies on Bril reef, was sold by auction here, (Macassar) on the morning of the 16th November, for 10,250 guilders, the buyer being Chew Choon Hong. The cargo was stated
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 361 2 #rtD ashfrtisfmrnts. SINGAPORE AGENCY. Interest allowed On cnrrent deposit accounts at the rate of 1 o/o per annum on the daily balance. On Fixed Defosits. For 3 months 2 o/o per annum. 6 4 o/o 12 5 o/o Drafts granted on London and the chief commercial places in Europe, In_dia,
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    • 530 2 #eto Sfcbertfftmmtt* THEATRE ROYAL. TOWN HALL, Singapore, Saturday. Bth Dec., 1877. UNDER THE DIBTINGUIBHED PATRONAGE AND IN THE PREBENCE OF HIS HIGHNESS THE MAHARAJAH OF JOHORE, G.C.M.G .K.C.S.I. The Misses Ford, again kindly assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs, will give another performance in the Town Hall Theatre on the above evening.
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    • 524 2 #fto a&berttgfnunts. GALENA MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company, Raffles Place, Singapore, on Friday 7th December next, at 4 p. m. Business. To confirm the following Resolutions passed at an Extraordinary General Meeting
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  • Notices.
    • 27 3 ,Per Glengyle. For Singapore. —Mrs. Reynold and 2 children Messrs. Blewett Eggers. For Hongkong. Mr. Hunt. For Shanghai. —Mrs. Byrne, 4 children and Nurse, Mr. Scott.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 48 3 Friday, 7th December. British s'earner Pearl, 705 tons, Munk commander, Amoy 28th Nov. consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Glengyle, 1,265 tons, Martly commander, London 28th Oct. consignees Martin, Dyce A Co. British steamer Diomed, 1,240 tons, Jackson commander, Hongkong Ist Dec. consignees W. Mansfield Co.
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    • 59 3 Thursday, 6th December. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Hongkong. Dutch steamer Egeron, Sandman, for Batavia. British barque Kate Helena, Guy, for Elephant point for orders. British barque Times, Norie, for Elephant point for orders. British steamer Cleator, Cholk, for Labuan Dutch Bteamer At eh, Soeters, for Australia
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    • 1224 3 I I Datll I HIP’B NAMRS A l TAIN'S lAGARiO.| i| OK AB- HERE F*OM WHERE LYING < ONSIONEES Ott AOENTB. DESTINATION. I rivals 11ER-0F- W A v Palembang Stakman H.N.M.’sstr. Oct. 20 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Hart Evans H. M. str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 568 3 BROADWOOD’S PIANOS. A Consignment t be realised. SYME A CO. Singapore, 30th Nov., 1877. to 30th Dec. GIN. Genuine Hollands of the famous Key Chop. A consignment just arrived. SYME CO. Singapore, ‘23rd Nov., 1877. to 23rd Dec. NOTICE. To Parents desirous of sending their children to England. A comfortable
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    • 257 3 WANTED. A situation here or elsewhere in an office, or on an estate, by a young man thoroughly acquainted with tli English, French, German, Dutch and Malav languages, Bookeeping, >nd every kind of office work. Address P. M. Straits Times,” Office. Singapore, Bth Nov. 1877. ■to Bth Dec.) MILNER’S PATENT
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    • 270 3 THE OVERLAND STRAITS TIMES.” After th> present date, the Ov rland issue of the Straits Times,” will be published weekly instead of fortnightly, for despatch by the French mail as well as by the P. O. steamers. The annual subscription will remain the same as heretofore, viz. 818, for local
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    • 235 3 NOTICE. Nouveautes De Paris. TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! We have received and unpacked our usual stock of toys for Christmas and New Year. Those for this year are the most tasteful and of the newest makes that have been exported from Paris. The list would be too numerous to detail; an
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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
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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 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 abovs 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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  • 235 4 Bead 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 five voyages performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia
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  • 45 4 Established 1836. Capital C 1,000,000. Reserve £34CM>OO. 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, Ist June, 1877. (u. c.)
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  • 178 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 Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 23 4 'NOTICE. Robisson Sl Co., have this daj opened oot a choice assortment of their wellknown French Model Ladies’ .Cashmere Boots. lst November, 1877.
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    • 737 4 Tailors Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William F. C. Robtnson, k. c. m. o. Sayi.e 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 Trousers White
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    • 653 4 VICTORIA ROUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and oolored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings.
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    • 529 4 iHtsrellanrous. 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's 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 elasses. Tumblers. Ac Class Table ornaments of all kinds. Dinner Services. Dessert, do. Tea do. Toilet Sets. Chamber Sets. Hardware. Hollow ware of a'l kinds, ruPent and common: Locks of all kinds, Dolts; Platform Scales; Iron Bedsteads, of sizes. Cricketing Materials Ac. A Great Variety of
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    • 95 4 MASON A CO.’S HUINBSS. For Sale at G. HIEBER A CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse *do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines. Breakfast. Claret. Dinner Claret.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 84 5 Friday, 7th December. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian, 956 tons, Webb comBander, Amoy 30th Nov. consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig commander, OberiDon 4th Dec. consignees Paterson, Simons A Co. Saturday, Bth December. British steamer Yidar, 217 tons. Barrow commander, Banjevmassin 4th Dec. consignee
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    • 46 5 Friday, 7th December. British steamer Ruby. Fox. for Miutok and Palembang. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, Malacca Sc Penang. British steamer Peuaug, Birker, for Batavia A Samarang. British steamer State of Alabama, Ritchie, for China A Japan. British steamer Diomed, Jackson, for Lo don.
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    • 1032 5 smp's Ka«i« aptaiks. ,ao A Rio. STA- U'hee. F*oJ WheeeLyiso oksiomees on Agents Destination. KIVALB j MEN-OF-WAR 0l T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General. Acheen Palembang Stakman H.M[. sstr. Oct 20Acbeen Roa(iB Senior Naval Officer. Station S£ Is? l*Sw.- g|S: I iAcU T o P.w h
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