The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1835-1869), 22 March 1856

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    12 1 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS EXTRA. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY EVENING, THE 22ND MARCH, 1856.
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    ARRIVAL OF THE FEBRUARY MAIL.
    114 1 THE Peninsular and Oriental Company's Steam-ship MADRAS; Capt DOWN, arrived here this-day at noon, with the Europe Mails of the 10th February, having left Booibay on the 3rd, Galle the 13th, and Pinang the 20th instant. The following Passengers came by this opportunity gir R.
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    Chief Intelligence of the Fortnight.
    122 1 The prospect of peace continues unimpaired. The Congress is to hold its sittings at Paris. Prussia has not yet been invited to take part in the conferences. Parliament was opened on the 31 st ult. There was no division on the Address. In the House
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    [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
    3396 1 LONDON, 9 th Feb van,> 1856. The Queen has opened Parliament and the Speech has of cour.-e iurnished the latest of interminable criticism and discussion. The promise of t eace being the subject of congratulation with the greater number, but of complaint and misgiving with a
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    Latest Intelligence.
    387 2 Othukb Mail Orrxct, Feby. U. 8 A. is.. SPLIT IN THE MINISTRY. The Ttmet of tliU morning announce! that tbo Duke of VV elliagioo baa tencered bit raaigoation aa Maater of tbe Horae. It will have been observrd that bia Grace voted in the majority againat Government npon
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  • THE OVERLAND FREE PRESS PRICE CURRENT.
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      SINGAPORE, 20th March, 1856.
      906 3 SINGAPORE, 20 th March 1856. IN TFIIS PORT THERE ARE NO DUTIES OX IMPORTS AND EXPORTS, AND VESSELS OP EVERY NATION ABB FREE OF ALL CHARGES, EXCEPT LIGHT DUES LEVIED ON [CERTAIN VESSEL UNDER THE ACT XIII OF 1864, THE HIGHEST OF WHICH IS ONE ANNA (LESS THAN SCENTS) PER
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      EXCHANGES.
      95 3 On England—The Banks are drawing at 4s lOd a4s 10Jd 6 months sight. Private Bills have been negotiated to some extent at 4s lid a4s lIId. The extreme tightness of the Money Market continues and may influence the present rates before the departure of the Mail. On Calcutta—Bank rates
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      TONNAGE.
      93 3 Continues to be wanted and seeking Vessels find profitable employment; several vessels are however expected from Batavia which will no doubt cause a fall in the present high rates. Tha James Lumsden and Chrysolite have lately Mailed for Liverpool. The Guiding Star and Jacatra are loading lor London at
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      EUROPE GOODS.
      486 3 PIECE GOODS. GREY SHIRTINGS— Imports 30,881 pieces. For low and medium qualities a good demand has existed throughout the month and considerable clearances effected Sales reported consist of common qualities at Drs 1.60 a 1.65. 54s 7 lbs at Drs 1 70. 60s. 8 lbs at Drs 1.80.
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      WOOLLENS.
      304 3 BOMBAZETTS— In more enquiry. Assorted colors selling at £2.60 and Scarlet at £3.10. CAMLETS —SmaII sales ol assorted 30 lb. Goods at £lB a 20 and 25 lb at <*ls a 17. LONG ELLS —Scarce and in good enquiry at £5 J a 6 for light weight. SPANISH STRIPES—
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      BEER WINES AND SPIRITS.
      812 3 ALE, Baas Allsop—ln Cask moving off slowly at #2B a 30. Large stocks with importers. Bottled—Saleable at #2 2-4 WlNBS —Market moderately supplied with Sherry. Good quality commands #7 aB. Champagne #9 a 14. Claret #7 a 12. Port. lo some enquiry—Stocks small. BRANDY in Cask.
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