The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 21 June 1855

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  • 15 1 The Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. Vol. 22. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY 2INT 1855. JTo. 25
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 796 1 IN THE COURT FOR RELIEF OP INSOLVENT DEBTORS AT SINGAPORE. IK THE MATTERS or John Grohame Boyd, lata Assistant to Dart Co. of Singapore, formerly Itidiatai a Merchant at Melbourne, Moot* Pilloy, late a Milk Beller, Madenosoh, late a Hawker. Goh Ak Wah, late a Trader. Kishtnen, late a Milk
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    • 709 1 THE LONDON A ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, (ESTABLISHED IN 1843.) TH E Undersigned are prepared to accept risks (covered by opea Policies with the London Insurance Companies) by the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's and (he Hon'ble the East India Company's Steamers, 01 Steamers under charier to them.
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    • 974 1 FOR SALE, LADIES APPAREL. Berlin wool of colon, boots and shoes, English and French bonnets direct from Paris, «i|k, satio and nett, Dunstable and. straw, baliarioe dresses, cap* blond and lace, capes and cuffs, Cardinals, a la mode, chemisettes of every description, carobries— English, French aod Scotch, collars, finely worked,
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    • 777 1 NOTICE. TOE Copartnership heretofore existing between the Undersigned, under the firm of Joun STEEL 4 Co, as Ship-Chandlers, Auctioneers and Commission Agents, is this day dissolved, the term of Copartnership having expired. Mr. W. CAMPBELL is authorised to receive and discharge all outstanding Debts due to the firm, and wili
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    • 1017 1 LIST OF ARTICLES FOR SALE AT THE COMMISSION BOOMS OF JOHX LITTLE CO. COMMERCIAL SQUARE—SINGAPORE. OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. Boot 9, Shoes, and Slippers—Paris and London-made; Braces—Elastic, Silk, and Cotton; Buttons—Naval and Military; Coats, Heady made Dress —Surtoats. Codringtons, Pilots, Office, Shooting, of the finest and lightest materials; Carpet Bags of various
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  • 8808 2 Singapore, Thursday 21s/ June, 1855. The Dutch Mail Steam-ship Koningen der Nederlanden Capt Deighton, arrived here on the 15th instant, from Batavia the 11th, and returned to Batavia on the 17th, with the Europe Mails of the 9th May. The P. O. Co's Steam-ship Ganges, Captain Bowen,
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    • 569 2 NOTICE A dersigned in the Dame of JOHN PURVIS CO.. will from this date be conducted under the Style of JOHN PURVIS h SON, Ms JOHN MURRAY PURVIS hating this day been admitted a Partner. J NO. PURVIS. Singapore Ist March, 1855. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Undersigned having been appointed Agents
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  • 781 3 Vessels' Names. Tons Commanders. Consignees Destination fireF. frig- La Jeane de Arc J a urea, Esq. French Consul France 11. M. sloop tiapid 320 Blane, Esq, eetee B. ship Wkumpou 376 Geala Maclaine, Fraser A Co China B. ship Royal Shepherdess 406 Napier A. L. Johnston
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  • 678 4 The steamer George Law bad armed at New York, and with three dayedater new* from California, and 851,690 dollars in specie. The dates from San Francisco are to the Ist of March. The monetary excitement continued to increase in San Francisco and other parts of the state, and the
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  • THE OVERLAND FREE PRESS PRICE CURRENT.
    • 1507 4 IN TIIIS PORT THERE ARE NO DUTIES ON IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, AND VESSELB OF BVERY NATION ARE FREE OF ALL CHARGES, EXCEPT LIGHT DUES LEVIED ON CERTAIN VESSE UNDER THE ACT XIII OF 1854, THE HIGHEST OF WHICH IS ONE ANNA (LESS THAN 3 CENTS) PER
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    • 119 4 On ENGLAND —The Banks are drawing at 4s 9d a 6 months sight. Priva'e* Bills are scarce and selling at 4s 9,<l a 4s 9|d 6 months sight. The rate lias a downward tendency On INDIA. —The Banks offer to draw on Calcutta at 224. Bombay 223 But few
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    • 90 4 Much wanted for China for which 50 n 55 cents per picui, are offered for Rice and other goods. The Sylph is loading for London at £4.7.6. Gambler and £4.17.6. Hepp'r the Grange has just been chartered for Glasgow and the Windermere laid on for Liverpool. RATES OF FREIGHT.
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    • 424 4 GREY SHIRTINGS— Imports 9,24*2 pieces. A fair demand exists and stocks much reduced, chiefly for low and medium qualities. Sales reported consist of common then foods at £1.40 a 145. 54s at £1.60. 61s at £1.85 a 1.90 66s at £2.10 a 2.12|. T Cloths at £1.40 a
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    • 304 4 BOMBAZETS. —In partial demand at $2.60 common and $3 60 superior Scarlet. Assorted Colors in no request. CAMLETS —Limited sales at $l6 Scarlet. LONG ELLS. —Stocks small and very dull of sale. SPANISH STRIPES —In good demand at 90 Cents. Scarlet and $1 assorted. FLANNAL —Sales of fair quality
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    • 59 4 ALE —Bass Allsops. Stocks in Cask. Extensive imports of Bottled and sales of 4TI-50 a 1.70. Also Stout. Large shipments of Bottled to Manila. 1 WlNES— Sherry y Champagne Claret «f good quality saleable in small lots at remunerating prices. Brandy —Dull in cask and case.
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    • 653 4 ALUM—;Stock considerably reduced by sales at $2.90 a 3. ARROWROOT —DuII. First quality offered at $lO ARRACK, Batavia —In more request and stock reduced. Sales at sl4s per half leaguer. BEES' WAX— First picked quality in demand at $36 a 38. Sales of middling to inferior at $2B
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS.
    • 11719 5 Legislative Council. APRIL 21, 1855. At the Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day,— PRESENT: J A Doiin, Esq., Senior Men. >er of Council, fretidenl; Major General J. Low, B Peacock, Esq J P. Grant, Sir James W. Colvile, MR Elliot, Mr LeGeyt, and Mr Allen Mr Grant
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