The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 15 July 1853

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  • 45 1 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser rx. 20. SIJrG«*rOMLB, FXIJM1* jmOMUTMJTG 1 9th JVLY, 1853. 4 it A. 4 T Ml »TrT' c jT r ij; •?> v 3ft *<m 7*v t T *v\ i'' 1 v f-, -"Vv -li v 5. .V* 5* <*' <-§-" *8
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1187 1 THE FOUjOWIBO 19 UPVBUIIID VOB G BRBKAL i kf obm ation fort WiUiom, Hornt Depot tment, Legit lot ive, The 13 th Mop, J853. The following Dealt oi a proposed Act wu read in Couocii for the fi ft time on the 13th May, I&53. Act No. or 1863. A%
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    • 905 1 Inland postage w *T? —i T2 _T papers transmitted w m pwi 5* oew*pa- charged by weight te1BPl*Aw* j cording to the following scales: 1. Oa every imported newspaper, pamphlet or other printed or engraved paper— If the same shall not exceed six tolghs in weight, •wo annas. v }i
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    • 1032 1 helically tod according to £IV. Whew there w a touchy icw there ie a toaahy post establisl oo eoy line of toad, no leiier Of pocket exceeding twelve tolahs Limitation of pocket exceeding twelve tolahs io weight of lebers weight shall be conveyed by the let* where there is a
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    • 1199 1 eucb toUer fee posted toiiii ihereoa or affiled thereto M hereinafter mentioned My ototop or e»—ipf, to be provided as hereinafter mentioood, the value or amouat of wbieb shall be toes tbaa lb# rale of postage to whiob such letter woold be liable under SeeUoo VI. of ibis let If
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    • 1250 1 UWWM, SV iiwui prwir Of which excuse shall lie on the person accused) hove in bit posses ion any false, forged or cuuuier(eit« d die, plate or other iustiument resembling or iiufouded to reseaable. either wholly or i« part, nny dir. plate or instrument that shall be used for ibn
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 1581 2 ve*eel on account of the delivery of an* letter or packet nnlvss the claim of such commander shall be preferred before the vessel leaves the place at Which the letter or packet was delivered, or before the expiration of two mouths froiu the date of the artival of socli vessel.
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    • 1294 2 LI1I. Every per ion employed to convey deliver i any poat bag or any letter or packet Penalty for aent by poat, who aball bo gailty while neglect on tbo ao employed of any set of drankeapart of peraona neaa, carelessness or other miscoadnct employed to whereby the safety of
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    • 1327 2 EOTE&ATKKMT MOTTTIC ATIOW. IVNWEIWUNI r VY SCOTT BEOW*, Esquire, from the Settlement, JOHN Janes ESSKINB Baown, Erquire, has beeo appointed of the Uaited Settlement of Prince •f Wales Island, Singapore and Malacca, for the remainder of the present year, i e from the 18th Jane to the 29th September, 1853.
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    • 1571 2 tutioas of tha Mid eatileseemot which ba •ball not Urnmll be present sad nvery each depu'y *bil* actiec lor the Sheriff aboil hare the same powera aed dotiea aa the Sheriff, with reapeet to the aUtioo to which he ahall ha aetioi. XI. The elective Maoabera of the Moaicipal Committees
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    • 1583 2 home, thop or otber building, shall feel bltrsa'f grieved by (be valuation or amount of the e.tim.!Il rent fixed by the Municipal Committee of an* D FO ty (or tbe a.aessmeot whereof he ahull be cbare/.u' under tbia Act, it ehall bo lawful for tbe aaid M cipal Committee with
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    • 1287 3 ow j n f cropi or produce shall bare been found. XXXV. It shall be lawfni for the Collector of and Taxes, under authority of the Municipal Committee in lien of proceeding against defaulters by warrant as aforesaid, to ane any such defaulters in bis own name as such Collector,
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    • 793 3 FOB MELBOURNE DIRECT. ~rs- TLri Clipper Baique SELMA, Cap! RIWLAFT 1 DALE, will have Quick desDatchJMBJ J DALE, will have quick despatchgdKffift For Cabin and Steerage Passage only, xpply lo the Caplain on board, or to BEHN, MEYER fit CO. Singapore, 13:A July, 1853 FOR MELBOURNE. "2fc#bl Ship dUJaUSA, will
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    • 902 3 NOTICE *HB UNDERSIGNED HAD RECEIVED IN»T SUCTIONS TU OFFER FOR SALS BY PUBLIC AUCTION. ON MONDAY. THE 15VSI AUGUST NKXT. ot 4PM OR the >pot. ALL ibat very eliginie piece or parcel of Land, having 265 feei River frontage and 300 feet frontage River Valley Road, comprised in Government Grant
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    • 1161 3 LIST OF ARTICLES FOR- SALE AT THE COMMISSION ROOMS OF JTOBEHT LITTLE CO* COMMERCIAL SQUARE—SINGAPORE. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers—Paris and London-made' Braces—Elastic, Silk, and Cotton Buttons—Naval and Military Coats, Ready made Dress—Surtouts Codringtons, Pilots, Office Shooting, of the finest and tightest irpet Bags or various sizes Carpet Bags
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    • 855 4 THE NETHERLANDS INDIA SEA INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents here, for the above Office, are prepared 19 take risks and issue Policies, payable in Singapore and Bata via. MACLAlNE, FEASER k CO Singapore, 9th February 1853. TEXT ON INSURANCE OFFICE. THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents here,
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    • 903 4 XLessrs WHAMFOA CO'S ADVERTISEMENTS. MESSRS WUAMPOA ACO B»»E IIWAYS OU Sale ID extensive and choice assortment ol LfJL Sale ID extensive and choice assortment ol the following Goods, selected especially for tlieii Stores; WHOLESALE, RITAIL A FOR EXPORTATION. Millinery St Hosiery. Articles lor the Woik Table Balzarine Dresses Bonnets of
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    • 808 4 LIST OP ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THE GENERAL WARE-ROOMS W. 0. USE 0 CO. (Adjoining the Uritntal Bank)— Sitngapo'e. LADIES APPAREL White ml eotofed Glacd Silk, Satin and Tarlatanna Bonnets altiji ea band, and mad* to ordar according In (be latest Europe Modea, or to saU the tails of Cnatomers.
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    • 1549 4 Car vara and Table Staels. Electro.plated liquor and eroet Stands. Patent Filtering Mschinas. Nursery Lam pa with Kettlea and Tinned Tea Kettles. Pigon Wiika Canniater Powder, Jovoe's Patent Sbot. Percnaaion Capa, Gon Nip plea, Nipple Keys and Torn 8crewe. Gon Wadding, Powder Flaaka, Sbot Belta A Pooches, Parallel Rolera f
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  • Page 4 Miscellaneous
    • 110 4 STATE LOTTERY. Established 1789. GRAND PRIZE AND PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION of the Free City of tramk/ort on the Maine, of one Million 33,100 Florins. This Distribution is guaranteed, authorized, and under the Management of the Government. It contains 17,800 shares, ef which 5,811 must obtain Prizes, viz .--Florins, 200,000, 140,000, 120
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    • 322 4 Security given by Gene ral Jgenti. The tor and equitable management of thedrawin. each Number being drawn and in a e du <Uf pointed out in the Li«t of Results published S reviaed by the Executive Committee. Drawingt in Public and Immediate Pais.,./ Cash of ihe Prizes gained on presenting
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    • 890 5 NOTICE. T HC UNDERSIGNED HAS RBCB1YID INITSUCTIONS TO OFFER FOR 8ALR BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, THE 15TH AUGUST NBXT, at 4p. M on the Spot. ALL that »erj eligible piece or parcel of Land, bavin; 265 feet River frontage and 300 feet frontage River Valley Road, comprised in Government
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    • 1136 5 LIST OF ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THE COMMISSION ROOMS OF JOHar LITTLE CO. COMMERCIAL SQUARE—SINGAPORE. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Boots, Shoes, and Slippers—Paris and London-made Braces—Elastic, Silk, and Cotton Buttons—Naval and Military Coats, Ready made Dress—Surtouts Codringtons, Pilots, Office Shooting, of the finest and lightest materials Carpet Bags of various sizes Corduroy
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    • 872 5 THE XVETHERLANrS INDIA SEA INSURANCE COMPANY, TllE Undersigrn-d having been appointed Agents here, (or the above Office, are prepared l> lake risks and issue Policies, payable in Siugspore and Batavia. MA f 'LAlNE, FRASER i CO Singapore, 9th lebruury 1853 TRITON "1ENDURANCE OFFICE. rHE Undersigned having been appointed Agents here,
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    • 917 5 Xeisrs WHAXKEPOA A A UVEUTISBMENTS. CO'S J1 <fl ESS IIS V\ liAM FOA AL O havealwajson '▼X Sale an extensive and choice assortment of L"X Sale an extensive and choice assortment of the following Goods, selected especially for their Stores; WHOLESALE, RETAIL A FOR EXPORTATION. Hosiery. Millinery Hosiery. Articles lor
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  • 174 6 TO THB EDITOR OF THE rlHOAPORE FREE POEM Dw Sir, f Since Lights appear to be ail the go* hereabouts, allow me to suggest thu a green light on the Government Hill Flag-staff would be a great guide to Ships eomiog in from the fiast.ond alto from tlie West
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  • 1627 6 r 8 I 1* 0 a n F u a F H K »S LIST or Carvers and Table Steele. B eeiro-plsled liquor and ernet Stands. Patent Filtering Machines. N Serwity gtvtm by General Agent*. The fat* nail (fwfski management of the drawing, ■msw ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THE
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  • 3341 6 Friday, 22 nd July, 1853. THE P. O. Co's Steamer Erin Capt Roberts, arrived here on the 15th instant, bringing the Overland Mail of 8th June, and left for Hongkong on the 16th. The P. O. Co's Steamer Singapore, Captain Evans, arrived heie on the 16th instant,
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 828 6 LIST or ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THE GENBUAL WAKE-ROOMS yjff, Cr. KERR CO* (Adj'ining the {hiatal Bank)- e LADIES APPAREL White end colored Glecd Silk, Satin end Terletenne Bonnett alw»ye on bend, end made to order according to the leteit Earope Modce, or to eait the teeto of Caetomere. Taicea,
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    • 1159 6 and Table Steel*. B eetro-plsled liquor and cruet Standa. Patent Filteriug Machines. Nursery Lumps with Kettles and TloDed Tea Kettle*. Pigou Wiika Cannie'er Powder, Joyce's Patent Shot. Pcrcuaaion Cape, Gun Nipplea, Nipple and Turn Serewa. Gon Wadding, Powder Plaake, Skot Bolta A Pouehea. Parallel Rulera, braae jointed Compasses, GunUie Scalea,
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    • 848 6 ierwUn gmm by Geurrml Jgenit. The /ln*-wo:l ffMiti/i management of thedrswkir, each Nutnl>ef bung drawn and its fate datmctly pointed out in the Lm of ttasah* published and revised by ihe.Executive Committee DrutciufH* tublw and Immediate Parent in Cash oi the Piizea gained 09 presenting the winning number*. 'The Drawing
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    • 41 6 NOTICE. LLOYDS. WE request that particulars of all cases of Shipwreck be conin unicated to us by lite Master or Survivors on their reachine tht» port, for the information of the Underwriters in London. SYME ft CO Lloyd's Agtnsl Stnjt'iport, 1851.
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  • 1825 7 LONDON, 7th June, 1853 Ministers have at length announced their intentions towards Tudia. Sir C. Wood in as bad a speech, perhaps, as was ever delivered by a Minister, oicupymg fife mortal hours in delivery, told the House of Commons the other night what was proposed to be
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  • 298 7 [From tk• Pin**j Gazette, July 9.] by the last Home mail advice* were received that lite new Nutmeg dutiea, instead of being allowed to stand at Is. per pound alt round as at 61 at Ibuounred, have, through the secret influence apparently of part e* 10teieited in the wild
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  • 522 7 t UK/t AtMU. I out (rOfflMMS tUf l,.4t><( I*rr. )nttaaitvn tfc. o steamer oAunglai 6oo Paifiu, E>q 11. T Marshall Sydney H. ship w.mie 6*0 i barber Ditto Discharging b. tiearner Jam. Jetjeebhoy 1 82 Skinner F. r\ pel A Co Repairing B buq Aluilolhian 414
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  • 701 8 London, May 23, 1853 I he duty proposed to be levied on nutmegs is Is. per lb for cultivated, and 5d. per lb. for those eommonly called wild. The ground on which this distinction is founded, is said to be that the market value of
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  • 168 8 As we announced last week, the launch of this leviathan vessel has been definitely for Tuesday next, fiom the slips of Messrs Mare and Co., at Blackwall The ceremony will take place about 2 o'clock in the afternoon and is expected to be a very
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  • THE OVERLAND FREE PRESS PRICE CURRENT.
    • 311 8 ARRIVALS OP PASSENGERS. V Cber P,dd,y d Mr A Mr. S.rCW T M ri r P. Irr itn.tr Stn v .pere- W. A. For.vtb, E,q. C 9Wl s Marram, Fox and Wood«.ie. I'erf£. L!T*rV» L Mr Favra. Par U^WmZI Smith Per TsrrmArm M Burn child, M M Sparaa .ad
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    • 213 8 DEPARTURES OF PASSENGERS. A u W t i E 'ft C, P t,in Tronic, Mr Bt.ber, M.)w ouu«, Mr Mr. hpen., Mr Mr. D. Serriere and Umilj. Uutt July IT 15 ii 15 16 16 16 9i 16 16 M 16 16 16 17 17 18 99 18 tt
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    • 1148 8 IN THIS PORT THERE ARE NO DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS A!*D VESSKLSOF EVERY NATION ARE FREE OF ALL CHARGES, EXCBPT 3 CENTS PER TON LEVIED UNDER A( Account* are heat in Spanish Dollars dwi/led into Cents. The usual credit on salts isas follows :—Euroj>e Good.,
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    • 154 8 On LONDON —The Oriental Bank is drawing at 4* 104 6 months sight and Private Bills are setting at 4s 1Id with every prospect of the rate advancing Money continues to be exceedingly scarce and no assistance can be obtained from the Bank by discount. On CALCUTTA— «Tl»e Orieutal
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    • 814 8 COTTON GOODS. GREY SHRTINQ* —The demand for these has improved within the last few days but price" offered are about 5 cents less per piece than previous lates The sales reported consist of common qualities at $'.65 a I 70 for 36 inch and 45 inch at $2
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    • 596 8 ALUM— In good demand but no stock. ARRACK, Batavia —Supplies limited in good demand and sales at $151 a 16. BEES' WAX— In more inquiry, particularly for superior quality, and sales at quotations. CLOVES, Zanzibar —Stock trifling. Small sales at $17* a 18. CAMPHOR, China —Limited sales at
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  • THE SINGAPORE PREE PRESS EXTRA.
    • 1903 9 THE P. O. Co's Steamer Brm, Capt I Roberts, arrived here this morning, bring- I ing the Overland Mail of 8th June. The, following are the passengers by this opportunity; Mettr* V«cber, Pidday aa<t P. bur; Mr Mra Ssrriare tad two Miaaaa Sarr'are. t
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    • 92 9 Sugar—9,IIS ban of Pinane found steadier buyers, but at easier rates; brown, 30s 6d to 32s; soft yellow to good white: 33s to 37s 6d per cwt. Rice— bags Java were taken in at lis 6d to IS for mid white, being about the market value. Two floatingcargoes
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    • 169 9 ARRIVALS. From Singnpore— May 23, Sully; 19, Samuel; 90, Tiu to. From China— MM 26, Naomi; 28, Greenfield. June 1, Rockliffe. From Sydney 26, Cuthberts and Sarah Sands; 29, Windsor; 31, Lydia. June 1, Hannah 2, Cheapside; 3, Black wall. From Port Phillip —May 26, Atrevida; 90, Northumberland.
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.
    • 239 10 Charge Sheet from 6th to 13fk July. jf 0 Charge Property found or not. How disposed of 699 Vagrancy 7 days H.C.' 690 Burglary Larceny Clothes found Discharged 691 Nuisance Q. Sessions 692 Housebreaking k Larceny, Clothes Found Dismissed 693 Larceny, 1 Trowser Found 1 month HC 694 Larceny,
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    • 4476 10 Singa/iore, F> iday, 15th July,\%b'&. The Screw-steamer Paou Shun, Capt. Burt, arrived here on the lOtfi instant, frnm Calcutta the 30tb ultimo, and left on the 11th for China. The Dutch steamer Java Capt- Worthington, arrived here on tl.e evening of the l3th instant from Batavia. She
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    • 347 11 [fVow tie Pinanp Gazette, Jujy 2 During the lalter halt of last month several squalls of unusual violence were ex e'ienred. One of the most temarka le ojcured on the eight of the sixteenth- It appears to have been felt most severely about the middle of the east coast
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    • 2913 11 (From the Evening Afa>?, May 16. j The intelligence we receive from China, while it adds hut little to the information recently laid before the readefs of this journal, confirms in all important respects the apprehensions we ventured to express concerning this remarkable rebellion. It does not, indeed, seem
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    • 810 11 (From tka Evening Mail, May 23.) In consequence of the dt'ermination of tho Earl of Derby, tbe Right Hon. Bengjamin Disraeli (the late Chancellor of the Exchequer), and the Right Hon. Charlen Shaw Lefevre, the Speaker of the House of Commons, to renounce the
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    • 919 11 V tush .V UNTET Tout i 'rsituutri/.i act. H. M. ship Winchester 1847 friUgeraid, Esq v hint H. M. steamer Styx 1058 Hall, Esq do H. M. S. H M. S. LUy\ Bittern J 432 485 5audeison, Esq Vaosiltatt, Esq Rangoon England U. C. iletmit Hooghly
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    • 42 10 NOTICE. LLOYDS. WE request that particulars of all cases of Shipwreck be comn unicaled to us by the Master or Survivors on their reaching this port, for the information of the Underwriters in London. 8Y M E CO Lloyd's Agenst. Stsg'iporf. 1851.
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