The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 7 December 1848

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    17 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 49. Flat. i:f. Hsn.4Y MOtturuvG, a-TH December, isas. JTo. BJCXLCX3V
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      886 1 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. fl'IJ B Following Notificatior is re-published I FOR CENtRAL INFORMATION W. J. HUTTERWORTU, Governor of H. W, Island, Singapore, Singapore Malacca. l6fA November, 1848. J No 2515. Fort WtUinm, Foreign Department, the 2\st October, 1848. Notification The Honorable the President in Council is pleased to recognize the nomination
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      726 1 SHERIFF'S SALE. In the Cause of NAKODAH MERICAN, Plaintiff. versus SAIBOO PUTEH MAHOMED GOUSE, Dfndt* AJOTICE is iir-rtteßV GrvEN, that by virtue of L^ a Writ of Fieri Fachs, issued in the above cause, bearing date the 23rd day of November, 1848, the undermentioned Property belonging to the above Hefendants
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      637 1 NOTICE. MESSRRS LITTLE, CURSETJEE CO., have lately received the following Ladies* silk Bonnets and Lace Caps of the latest fashion. Larlies' Fancy straw ditto. A large assortment of Corsets at greatly reduced nrice?. White and black Bonnets Veils, Capes, Cuffs and Collars. Manila Pira Dresses a great variety. White and
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      779 1 FO3. SALE. A New Assortment of Messrs Uowland Sons well-known Perfumery. Apply to SPOTTISWOODE CONNOLLY. Singapore, 2nd August 1848. G. J. DARE~&TcCr7~ o/up Chandlers, Auctioneers, und Commission Age?its. "OEG to announce to ship Owners, Merchants, M.M Commanders of Vessels, and the Public in General, that they have always on hand
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      1405 2 Cbeesea, constant importations Dates and Prunei Ftuiti (French) in syrup Brandif d Ginger fCblna; pre««nred in jars Hams— Yorkshire and Westphalian Jams and Jellici Loaf Sugar Maccaroes -,n tint and bozei Marmalade in far* Mustard, in oottles and pota Malaga Raisins [the first house Preserved Provision* in tins, regular importations
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      781 2 Stationery. A great assortment of Pat.;pr, plain and ancy, Envelopes, Sealing-wax, Wafers, Blotting cases. Writing Desks, Visaing Cards, Pens, Pencils and Papeterie; Oifice and Account Book?, Nc &c. Outfitting Department. Bmces elastic, cotton and silk Buttons, Navy and Military; Hoots, Shoes and Slippers; I'arisanp London-cade Carpei-bags with patent locks; Camp
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      883 2 sulvject 10 a charge of Fl. I (a^oul lOs 6d) rer c Passengers havm* more Luyygge than ,i convenient to drag wul \k* m over the Conn, L I* may have it sent to Ki.gland from Trie.* by Sai vessels at a trifling freight, or overland in Tran,X in a
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.
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      12 3 SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY MORNING, 7th DECEMBER, 1848.
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      CORRESPONDENCE.
      432 2 TO THTJ EDITOR OF THE BINOAPORE FREE PREsi Dear Sir, Can you inform your readers who were the Candidates for the appointment of Collector of Assessment and Taxes and what were the qualifications set forth in their Applications to the Municipal Committee? lam credibly informed that by far the
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      203 3 Via BataWia we have Adelaide Journals to the 16tli Oct. Miaialg was still as flourishing as ever Anew piper ciljetl the Xdela'uh Times has been started in addition to four or live already existing. The brig Tioesv, Captain Outline, from I ■(> Adelaide, was driven on shore on In- :26th
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      DAVA.
      1949 3 •I. N. Majesty Steam vessel Batavia arrived here on Sunday evening last liav-•-(t Batavia on the 29tli ultimo. The commercial advices from li. i by this months b1 lamer are of the tuo^t actory nature. There had b ral failures amongst the Chi traders, by which some of the
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      Monthly Report of tho Singapore Institution Free Schools, furnished by the Secretary.
      90 3 It i -li Fob Ocvobbr 1848. 5 Z I M a "2 5 CD H |S El Nu.of N-imes on tUe list Ist No- I v^mberltiltJ t»]26 41 4f 177 24J240 Average dany attendance in Oct 20l 18,:^8
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      South Australea.
      381 3 Shipwreck of the Tigress," from Leith (Fiomthe So; !h Australian ChnetU, September 30.) We have to iGjiort an occurrence happily of un usual raiily in our waters, the shipwreck and, it is feaied, ueaily total io»s of the biig Tigris*, t:oni Leith, l)onud to Port Adelaide mid Port
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      228 3 On Friday last, at about four o'clock in thr mnrning, a shock of an earthquake was felt at tiie. Herra Bo r i a, t be village of Clare i end as far to the aortb as the neighbourhood of Mount Bryan. Its diieclion wa« from south to north. It
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      London Market.
      1411 3 (From Wtn. Jas. Thomson and Sons 1 Monthly Circular, September 21.) TTiere has not been any improvement i.» business doring tbe past month. The Dealers Lav( continued to shew great unwiltiagMtM to purchase, and the Importers have generally encountered considerable difficulty, and occasionally falling markets, in effecting sales.
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      MISCELLANEOUS.
      202 3 Bathkr skvkre. You saved my life at the battle of Waterloo," said a beggar to a Captain. Saved, your life how?"" 1 served under you; and whea you ran away I fallowed!" The wondbrful gun. u 1 had a gun once— so excellent a gun why, the moment a
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    TO CORRESPONDENTS.
    38 4 'fhe letter of An In'erested Chinaman <liall h e inserted next week, with our re■arki up<»»» tne subject it refers to. The •gjgance he complains of is one which should be put an end to immediately.
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    BIRTHS.
    34 4 At Singapore, on the 29th ultimo, the Lady of Henbv A. Allen, Esqre M. I) of a Daughter. Al >ainaTang, on the B'h November, the Lad) of oNAio McLachl»b, E^qre, o( a Daughter.
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    MBERIAGE.
    25 4 At Singapore, on the ultimo, hy the Revd. U Moot*, M Fb** k WiNusoa Fay, *>qre, tot i-iiZAßfin Anne, eldest daughter of Thos. Owtf
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    DEATHS.
    44 4 Xt Singapore, on the Ist Deer. Lieut D. M. GORDON, o f 11. M. S. Hoy a list, aged 28 years. At Singapore, on Saturday thr* '2nd instant, Mrs N»ry LncrsTEß, second daughter or the late FdwaßD Baglly, Esqre., Civil Service, aged 53
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    THE FREE PRESS. Singapore, Thursday, 7th Decr. 1848.
    2899 4 THE FREE PRESS. Singapore, Thursday, 7th Decr. 1848. The P. fc O. Company's Steamer Pekin, arrived here last evening, having left Hongkong on the 30th ultimo. The following are the passengers by lvjr -\V. H. Wardley, Esq., Capt Buckleane, Senr J. Je.nenez and Captain Capcls. No news had been received
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    REPORT ON THE MARKET.
    153 4 Singapore, Ist December, 1848. The Ocean Queen, Minerva, Abbotsford and Straihethn have arrived i'rom Great Britain during the past month, but bring no increase to the stock of Manufactured Goods. The slight demand noticed in our issue I of the Ist ultimo did not last and
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    EXCHANGES.
    58 4 OnENGLAND. Since small amounts of Bills at 6 months sight under English Bank Credits have been sold at 4s 2d and at 60 and 90 days sight against produce shi»- mentfl at same rate and Navy Bills at 4s Sa 4s (Hd. Bills are scarce and wanted. The Oriental
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      85 4 NCTIC3. MESSRS i.ANGE CO., Booksellers Halavh, »M»int been appointed Av.ems for the s,rn,.jiore tree hren in Java, will receive Orders ?»cripti"n» for this pa'>er. Singopo'e. 6th December, 1848. NOTIC2 IS hfrfby givew, that the Partnership betwnpn A PEL, LtNDfc.lt MEYER, will be dissolved on the 3lst of this month, and
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      361 4 •HIFPOfO Pf TH» WA^BOPIt r; v .v .w> (o^_ I ommnnrtert ,m^'^. M BloOl} li^ib 481 Alorrw, K»qia I < b wi. 4- i uL.m D'Cari Spanish Consul M^uh RssS r; 2 i!rr°" "^sr- 'Ei B batq (<uret DiUo tiom; ay B.sbip £23 340 Sass«oich Boos.ead Co I Trim Austrian
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    REPORT ON THE MARKET.
    1017 5 On CALCUTTA Not in much demand. Court of Directors Bills have been sold ai 221 and Private Bills at 30 days sigh' at 222 a 223. Treasury open at 222 f< r Bills at 30 days sight On Madras 8c Bombay Sales of the former at
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    14 5 :D-/=c-=-: ~ciL 2 <"$> —-3 T~2 L"3*«''b S «<„*-, h.o c-5^ cs $3 co^ SS 5s
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    PRODUCE OF EUROPE, AMERICA, &c.
    476 5 PRICES. Stocks Sp. Dollars ilCMtl c^T. 6~~ >ale« Jottlbi 100 3£ jSupplies ollKB Grew T& T»S 4 do 'H*in Cables Cut.' 6 7 Arrivals p opphit Shbathimg Nails Picul 32 14 Supplies 'Oppbr Tokrns Dollar 720 iSales 'ordage, I a9inch Cut. 9 do. Canvas, Scorch,
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    PRODUCE OF INDIA, CHINA, JAVA4 &c.
    471 5 pricesT -<; ■s^; l, l jrgjg' r ««l. n- ccbkb, D J China Root I0 W ilttd Camphor, Chin^.. .f* Sn> a |i Ca« su Lignba*.. M }J do Coffke, Ja»a and Padan* do m Bugu iei n Kampar f- 5 Cordage, < oir
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