Singapore Daily Times, 25 June 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY,. 25th JUNE, 1879. No. 13,813
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  • 426 1 Office—1, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The nrderaoted are <be dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879.— Ovtwabd. Homeward. TuMdny 21st Jnn. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th l«th 7th Feb. 4th Mar
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  • 150 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Pathoclus. Achilles. Antbnor. Diomid. Deucalion. Kims. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisis. Fabpedon. Orestes. Bictor. Stentor. Minelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Stf amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodatk n for first and
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  • 306 1 The following a r e the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year Ottwabd. Hom*wa»d. 1879. !879Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 1 31 do 12 March 14 February M 26
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  • 179 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, RimlipaUm, Vixagapataw, C«conada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcar Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1 392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 1st June, 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. A pcar A Co’s Bteamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28tb inst. en route to above port. For freight o prassage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lat June, 1879.
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  • 946 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nc w ply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46
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  • Insurance.
    • 73 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A 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
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    • 46 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de-eription of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303.817. Haims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYQE A CO.
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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. fn. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policns 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 CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n. c.)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed 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 J&ny., 1877. a 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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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 OO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. c.)
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    • 31 1 Capital Ci.noo.ooo. CHTEP OFFTOE9. London 79. Cornhilt. E. 0. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. c inr pore, 22nd Feb., ’878. (n. c.l
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    • 71 1 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall.Esqre. Depntv Chairman > W Uia Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Cb iirm-'n 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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    • 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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    • 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec n 1875. (u. o.)
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    • 96 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* No extra charge
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    • 45 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u- c.)
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    • 102 1 Capital, Two Millions Strrliho OFFIOE8 OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool—28. Eichang Street Eaet Birmingham—12. Bonnett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol—50, Broad 8treet CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Eaq. (Messrs. Todd A Costoa.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 210 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: r™ I 50 1 Edinburgh, 17 George Street {‘SESEST Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above
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    • 102 4 Capita, S3.0M.MM Paid-up 400.000 Reserve FuuJ 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Eaq. iMaaara. Melchera. k Oo.l •T. P Unmca (Messrs. Hnllidnv.Wise A Co.! A T Manger, (Messrs.TVinelas.lAnraikACc.) H. Nicaise, (Rnrneo Comnaov Ltd.! .T. T. dee Remedioa.
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    • 137 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid np snd Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. BiohxH .T. Ashton. Esq. Alf-M Oonenr. E*q. Thom*® G. RurcWv, i William Hawthorn. Pohort O. T,. IWnn. Ooonr* Hihhort, Pnrriral Uoaanqnet, Samuel Hvilo. Jamea RranA, William T.rall, Charles Care. Charles Marrvat. Ooorire
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. I (Incorporated by Royal Charters Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital m 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829.577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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    • 78 4 The UNDERSIGNED, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 41 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTOV A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 116 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Bonos. On and after the 1st January, Ice will be eold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice Boose is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5
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    • 86 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs I L25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. Johm Little A Co.
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or Teasels
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  • 199 2 In The Supreme Court op the Straits Settlemints. Settlement op Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against them, selves by Richard Brennand and James Brennand, carrying on business in Co-partnership at No. 9, Boat Quay, Singapore, under the name or firm of Brennand
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  • 70 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, 987 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports, at 2 p. m. on Saturday, the 28th instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Viz&gapatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac., Ac. For
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 16 2 On the 23rd June, at Mount Cairey, Singapore, Mrs. J. M. Lyon, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 25TH JUNE, 1879.
    • 133 2 Singapore, 25th June, 1879. Gambier I 3.65. Black Pepper 7.77$. White Pepper, fair quality 13.00. Sago Flour, 8arawav 3.00 Pearl Sago 3.80. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin m40s. Mule twist 87$. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.47$. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.07$. 7 do do 1.17$.
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    • 170 2 Per B. 1.8. N. Co.’s 8. Pemba, 24th June. For Singapore.—From Rangoon Revd. Mr. Pearson. From Malacca; His Honor Mr. Justice T. T. Ford, Mr. W. Harrey, Mr. Yeo Kim Lee and Mrs. Hooden and daughter. Per O. 8. 8. Co’s. 8. Agamemnon, 24th June. For London.— From Singapore:
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    • 1801 2 London, 24 th June. —The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the scheme submitted by the Governor of the Straits Settlements for the reclamation of Tuluk Ayer Bay. We are requested to state that a meeting of the Singapore Debating Society will be
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    • 1760 3 The following is the text of the Treaty concluded at Gundamuk on the 26th May with Yakub Khan, the Ameer of Afghanistan, and ratified at Simla by the Governor-General of India on the 30th May. It seems to have met with the general
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    • 1413 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that in reproducing these translations, their original appearance In the Straits Times may be acknowledged. Late official advices from Acheen (3lst May to 9th June), state that a column of troops with artillery was moving against Glieug, which was described by
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 783 2 Attn asbrrtisnntnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve fund 1300.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chain***.—Wm. H. Fobbis, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) M Ohsin»sm.-Th« Hon. W. Kmwick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. 8amoob, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • 785 2 TO BE LET. WITH IMMEDIATE ENTRYThat large and commodious dwelling house in Sophia Road, lately occupied by A. Lind Esq. Rent moderate. For particulars, apnlv to DAUD CA8STM. No. 39 Beach Road. I Singapore, 16th June, 1879. (to 30th inst.) TO BE LET. The family residence. Paws** Lodoe, at <
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    • 621 2 SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notick is hereby given that the half yearly interest at the rate of six per centum per annum due on the Salangor i State Bonds on the 30th June 1879, will j be paid at the Chartered Mercantile Bank, Singapore, on and after the 1st July 1819.
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    • 376 2 DRUMMOND GAGGINO A GO, Ship Chandlers, Provision Merchants Ac. Have just receive ex. Q S. Harter, a large and well assorted stock of Provisions Ac., of tbe best quality 'so Italian and Bordeaux wines, Beef and Pork in Kegs, Barrels, and Tierces—Batter, Ham and Bacon—Peas and Beans—Tinned meats, Preserves Ac.,
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  • 32 2 DEATH. At Singapore, on the 21st instant, Elizabeth Cilistine, aged 19 rears and 10 months, the beloved wife of Mr. F. G. Bateman and eldest daughter of the late Captain J. Viboih.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 82 3 Tuesday, 24th June. British steamer Pemba, 987 tons, Sayers commander, Calcutta 7th June, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Brit ish steamer Glengyle, 1,265 tons Quartly commander, London 17th May, consignees Martin Dyce A Co. British steamer Penang, 481 tons, Mclndoe commander, Samarang 21st Jane, consignee Tan Kim Tian. British
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    • 42 3 Tuesday. 24th June. British steamer Agamemnon, Wilding, for London. British steamer Louisa III, Harmer, for Malacca. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Patoeah, de Neef, for Palembang and gamble. P. A 0. steamei Zambesi, Symons, for Bombay.
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    • 710 3 I m Date I I Ships’Names. Captains. Flag i Rig. j of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. g RIVALS. SEN-OP-W I Flv St. Clair H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison H. M’s. str. 1934
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 372 3 ftotfrts. NOBEL’S EXPLOSIVES COMPANY LIMITED. DYNAMITE. Dynamite is the safest and most powerful Explosive in use for Mining, Quarrying, removing Wrecks, and clearing Estates of Boulders and Tree Roots. The Safety of Dynamite During Transport and Sto age. Extracts from the Official evidence given before the House of Commons Select
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    • 409 3 I SITUATION WANrED. Wanted a si tuatiou as engineer and sugar boiler, practically understands Fryar’• oon cretors and working them in connection with the r&cuum pant and boiling for centrifugal machines, and haa had considerable experience in manufacturing sugar from the cane and alto erecting all kinds of sugar machinery.
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Tut worts o» tbs Compsny mriw.tja it Tin)™* Pigw, within one mile of tho town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vii Wharp. -Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 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 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 260 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chatman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq J. M Vermont J. Lamb Oh
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  • 196 4 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. Thb Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A O. S. N. Company.
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  • 74 4 The Bi iti8H India Steam Navigation Company Limited STRAIT8 WUKLT LlNE. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz:— 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 S3 *1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 418 4 iSiStfllantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Opticiah. Flint Strrrt. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, 'Silver watches. Lockets. American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rinsrs, Marble clocks, Wedding
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    • 524 4 CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. 1 Doe Cart. 1 Light Office Baggy. 1 Victoria Phaeton. I Palanquin second hand. 1 Second hand Europe built Landau. 3 Barouches second hand. 1 New light Palanquin. 1 New fashionable cane Barouche with all the modern improvements. 1 Bengal Phaeton. 1 Office half Palanquin. 1 Bengal Phaeton.
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    • 58 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Tub undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 to represent the said Bank at this place.
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    • 613 4 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 Tweeds.
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    • 702 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Oommerciat Square, Beach Street 27. W*t*aIw*t»| fort-i Sont tou- fflfcbmttawte a a ’whmnd sin iour* htor -nor r»di* eon IK** wohlMwrtir. A.sorti.lrrk un«. r, h v T,awr aI- dnnA too* ment ran En1 of All j I*, Eurnme- lei article* -OTv*i*-he ar*iE irojy>«n
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