Straits Times Overland Journal, 21 December 1869
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Title Section21 1869-12-21 1 DESPATCH PER P. O. STEAMER TRAFANCORE. STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL.X. NO. 178 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY 21st DECE^UiEII, 1869. Price 35 Oeo21 words
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37 1869-12-21 1 STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, DEC, 21, 1869. Domestic Occurrences. BIRTHS. the 11th December, at Singapore, the r Baum^arten. Esq., ot 1 >n the 1-t ii December, th«^ wife of Lienteoant H. Burn. wt, <>t twin ij-lir^ one stillboriL37 words
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Article337 1869-12-21 1 The following i have arrive* 1 during the fortnight. Pet P. and O. steamer S athamp+on Messrs. T. > M. illy, ami MeClostrque. t-V nm [>. K. Fay t U M«vhaki. 8 M r. Wilmer. Fr<>m Sonthampfc Nlisa Dv Scott, C Hnhlmann, W. G lilies, J. Hill, and BfcDowalL Marp.-il.-337 words
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Article74 1869-12-21 1 <,anil.i.T S 3.07| 8.10 Bla<k Peppi i 7.25 Whii Pepper 11. lour H 2.30t i Pearl Sag 1" to 8 15 Tm 28\ to29j •1". Mv!« 1 7 do a., t. 8 1.85 to 7 a- 2.10 to 2.15 Fr, 1... n-1. 'ii e_' a62 LO Opium74 words
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Article860 1869-12-21 1 The lar-t Overland Journal was pubI on tb« 4 7tb inst., and <»n the 9th tin* I*, ft Bteamer Eweu arrived w th the London mail of the sth November. The French Homeward mail arrived from China on the 14tb instant, and was despatched <m the following day.860 words
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Article367 1869-12-21 1 Tbe result of Sir Rutherford Aloock'i representations at Nankin with reference t.> the outrage at Gnankin is not yet known. bat from the manner m which he was treated, it seems probable that it wmi not satisfactory. The Minister was grossly insult e<l l>y the Viceroy Mali, being kept367 words
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Article596 1869-12-21 1 The public has h en taken completely by surprise by a rumour, which appears to be well-founded, to the effect that the Home Government hare disallowed the appropriations made from the gambling money as s»t forth m the Special Fund account, which evoked bo much discussion at tho last596 words
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Topics of the Day.
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1911 1869-12-21 2 (•I V art Mj :il: I me ret self and tlif m< family during 1 liis late visit I<> i I. A: landing pi bad b< i n t!i« i leudintr up from I pier, w lv it- Will! m1,911 words
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788 1869-12-21 2 From the Straits Times, December 11th. JUSTICE IN JAVA. If all that we hear be true, the administration <»r Criminal Justice m Java must stand m need of much reform. It seems that from the time of committal on a criminal charge, prisoners, in many cases, have to remain incarcerated788 words
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609 1869-12-21 3 From the Straits Times, December 11th. THE PRINCE AT MANILA. The following is an account of the public entrj of !1. 11. 11. the Duke of Edinburgh into Manila, taken from the b1 November. evenii known that an English wai entering the Bay; it v „,i x i,. the Galatea609 words
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1608 1869-12-21 3 From the Straits Times, December 18th. CONVICT MAINTENANCE. It is surely about time we had some furtl station :',< to the ultimate adjustment likely to be arrived ;<t with India m regard to reimbursement for convicts. In the letter of the AuditorGeneral transmitting the Estimates for 1 87 0, there1,608 words
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859 1869-12-21 3 From the Straits Times, December 18th. THE RAFFLES INSTITUTION. A Meeting of the Trustees of the Raffles Institution was held m their Ro'mis on Friday, LOth December, 1860, at 1. 1:> p. m. I'hksks i The Revd. J.AUeyne Becklei, V. President and Honorary Secretary. The Hon'ble C. [rving. Thos. S.-ott.859 words
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607 1869-12-21 4 From the Straits Times, December 18th. THE RAFFLES DESTITUTION. The Annual Public Examination of the boys' department ofthe Rallies [n was held yesterday, at 11 a. m. The attendance <>1" riti tors was very full, and wo were pl< a large number of ladies present. His Honor 1\ B. -Maxwell607 words
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674 1869-12-21 4 From the Straits Times, December 11th. JAVA ITEMS. The -V. B. Handeltblad gives the following. In a district near Soem Pangang, a poor husbandman, m preparing a piece of ground belonging to him, had the good luck to find a metal image a tout long. He immediately took it to674 words
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873 1869-12-21 4 From the Straits Times, December 18th. JAVA ITEMS. The Java Bodt of the 17th Nov., static: Our attention has been called to the fact that thfi king trade here has been diminished remarkably during the last few months, and thereby the imports of indigenous products, as popper, dammar fee., have873 words
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Correspondence.
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872 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 11th. CHRONICLES OF ST GEORGE. li»><> X I'M). Chap. XII. I Sow there was m Singapore certain Cluh which was called the Tangleing Clv isc that at the joyous daac and merry-makings held there many heartid become entangled lor life. And when the Chief Ruler872 words
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544 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 11th. THE FUNERALOF COL. MACPHERSON. T<> the KJ it or of the Daily Timex. SlB, Can any of your readers tell me why the funeral of the late lamented Colonei Macpherson was so unneeessarilv hurried? A rumour of his death was whispered ahout at Johore544 words
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94 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 11th. THE FUNERAL OP COL. MACPHERSON. To the Editor of the Struitx Times. Si k. Will you, through your paper, Ik' the medium of informing the relatives, hen- and elsewhere, of the late much lamented Colonel Macpherson, that 1, as well as many other friends94 words
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487 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 11th. CHRONICLES OF St. GEORGE. i;<)<>k- 2. Chapter XIV. 1. Now, m the land of Johore, that lieth over au r :'.ii>st Sin<_rapura, there dwelt a native King. 2. He it wits to whom was given the noble order of the Star of India, that487 words
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108 1869-12-21 5 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sih, May I enquire if there is any truth m the report, now afloat m Singapore, that the first act of the Colonial Secretary, on departure of the Governor for l'enaniLr. was to suspend108 words
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215 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 11th. THE PRINCE'S VISIT. To tlir Editor of the Daily Times. Dkar Sik, In an article of yesterday's issue of jour paper we observe with regret that you reflect on the conduct of H. the Duke of Edinburgh during his short stay here. You state215 words
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314 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 18th. THE PRINCE'S VISIT. To the Eili tor of the Daily Time*. Sir, In your Saturday's paper, I find a letter signed by twenty -one gentlemen, recording their dissent from the opinionH expressed l.y you m regard to the recent visit of the Duke oi"314 words
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258 1869-12-21 5 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sin,— Every right-minded and independent man m these settlements must see with regret the development of an unfortunate spirit which lias influenced a few of our most respectable residents. Your remarks m a late258 words
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170 1869-12-21 5 From the Straits Times, December 18th. THE PRINCE'S VISIT. *^To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sin, We are much surprised to observe a letter, addree ed to von, m your issue of Saturday, tin- Llth instant, complaining <»t' the tenor of an article m the Daily Time* of the170 words
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137 1869-12-21 6 From the Straits Times, December 18th. SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. •of the Daily TinSir. In your report of the examination of tlw Christian Brothers' School, it it •.iitorv to find thai you have alluded t.» t lie compliment paid to the visitors, m allowing them to question the pup&la m tin- same137 words
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57 1869-12-21 6 From the Straits Times, December 18th. THE FIRE SIGNAL. To t!,t- Editor of the Daily Times. Sin.— Can yon inform me of the shape and colours of Pendant H, t»> be used as fire signal under the new regulations? There is no rach Pendant m the Commercial Code. r obedient57 words
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News of the Fortnigt
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Article34 1869-12-21 6 Tin: P. steamer 0 r«a, Captain Anderson, from Hongkong 30th ult., witli the homeward mail, arrived at New Harbour yesterday morning, and leaves for Penang, Galle, and Bombay, p. m., to-day.34 words
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Article27 1869-12-21 6 H. K. the Governor Went to Malacca ID the /V///0 yesterday, and the .Wi.st- ant Colonial Secretary, Mr. Plow, t<> Penang in the Rainbow,27 words
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Article56 1869-12-21 6 The Colonial steamers Rainbow ll<^ Peiko left yesterday lor Malacca and Penang. The Rainbow, we are informed, wiU proceed to the Torch li^'ht vessel, take over the lanterns and gear, and remain to do duty as a lightship while the Torch undergoes repair. On the return of the Peiho, she56 words
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Article46 1869-12-21 6 Tin. P. vV steamer Emeu, Captain Babot, from Bombay 2Cth Nov., Galle 1-t and Penang 7th instant, with the London mails of 29th October and sth November, arrived at New Harbour at 8 m., to-day, and will leave again for Hongkong at 8 l< It., to-morrow.46 words
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Article167 1869-12-21 6 VcroKDiNG to the official notification, 11. U. IT. the Duke of Edinburgh took his departure from the Settlement yesterday, at halt-past two. H. K. the ernor, the officials, a few of the foreign Counsels, and some of the memben of the reception committee, attended at the pier. A company of167 words
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Article29 1869-12-21 6 A Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated yesterday, announces the appointment of the Hon'ble T. Braddell, At-torney-General, to be Acting Colonial Secretary m place of Col. Macphen deceased.29 words
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Article69 1869-12-21 6 The funeral of Col., Ronald Mv phbk> box, It. A., Lietitenant-Governor and Colonial Secretary, took place yesterday morning, with military honors. The detachment of the Royal Artillery, the Wing ofthe7sth Regiment, the Singapore Volunteer Corps, and about LOO Seamen of the Galatea, together with the Galatea's hand, attended at the69 words
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Article77 1869-12-21 6 We extract the following from the Government GazetU Extraordinary of ■rdav The Public ar.- informed that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh will eml>nriv from Dalhousie Pier, to-morrow, Wednesday. the Mli instant, at -J.:;i> p. m.. under the asoa] honor Public Officers are requested to attend ellen< 3 bh<77 words
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Article61 1869-12-21 6 f lm: following is a summary of Meteorological Observations tor the month of November, extracted from the last rnmemt Gazette, i K. /Ljpprcndmi pentnre 78L8 > linir <>f i rin the month I .]■> d.» Ao 9 7i". lii_ht- ature iv the sluul» <lo do do 7161 words
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Article312 1869-12-21 6 k take the following 1 notifications from yesterday evening's G Gazette. il s K\. t'll.n.'v til.- Goreraor has been pleased t<> Make tin* following temporary appointaienl The Hon*ble T. Braddell, A.t4orney-Ge-ncral, to !.<• tii g C< >l rnial s,- retary, %i^ Colonel Ft. Macplierson, 1:. a LieutenantGovernor and Colonial Secretary312 words
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Article19 1869-12-21 6 Tin: Siamese steamer CAow Piga t Captain Orton, from Bangkok 6th inst., arrived here yesterday afternoon.19 words
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Article104 1869-12-21 6 WE lonrn that this eTening^fl f rer* w ill contain the announcement of the death of Colonel Macphersonj our late lamented Lieutenant Governor and Colonial Secretary. Under Indian rule, it wa> usual, on the death of a lii^-li official, t«» accompany the announcement of death with some eulogy on his104 words
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Article334 1869-12-21 6 The Annual General Meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce, wai held to-day, the 10th inst. Pa -Hon*ble \Y. Scott, Oscar Mooyer, Hon'ble W. 11. Read, Hon'ble Thos. Srott, 11. Buchanan, W. Old ham, l\ Kiistermann, <i. Harrisson, Hon'ble W.Adamson,J\ Shelford, 11. lUnu\ John Cameron, A. Duff, C. l^iinloj). The334 words
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Article19 1869-12-21 6 The Sarawak steamer Royalist, Captain Harris, from Sarawak LOth instant, arrived m th* harbour lasi eveninc19 words
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Article27 1869-12-21 6 The B. I. S. X. Go's, steamer tudia, Captain Starratt, from Calcutta 26th November, via Port Blair, the Amlamana Penang and .Malacca, arrived here on Saturday afternoon.27 words
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Article38 1869-12-21 6 The M. I. steamer Capilole, Captain Ravin, from Batavia LOth instant, arrived here this morning 1 for Ki.i.j M.-ssrs. Michel, Doanier, and Semi. F<>r MarweiUei. Bfenrs. Lacasaen, Brui- mer, Guiltefn, Hirtcel Hugi Aspermat, Elisabeth, and A', i >epaur.38 words
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Article37 1869-12-21 6 We learn that Captain Shaw, LieutGovernor of Malacca, is expected to arrive here m the Colonial steamer Rainbow during 'he course of to< The will shortly proceed i the North Sands to replace the 7 li^-ht vessel.37 words
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Article49 1869-12-21 6 The Government -tram launch M Mat a started on Wednesday lasi Penang, for the accommodation ol 11. Ft 11. the Duke of Edinburgh during his stay there; but came to grief b> running aground on the Sultan Shoal, and had to put hack, leaking badly. She arrived here yesterday.49 words
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Article151 1869-12-21 6 A. VEm fine display of fireworks, originally intended, we believe, t«» take place during tin* \i>it <>r His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, was given on the Esplanade <>n Saturday evening. Although the weather hai] been very promising all day, at about eight o'clock m the evening it began151 words
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Article16 1869-12-21 6 The Dutch steamer Captain Bitterberg, from Sourabaya Ith and Samarang9th instant, arrived here yesterday afternoon. 4»16 words
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Article44 1869-12-21 6 The British steamer Lightning, Ctyt. Mathewson, from Calcutta 6th ami IVnang 12th inst., arrived here at 1 p. m. to-day. The Lightning yesterday afternoon signalled the British ship M*rni*g Gh* ty, bound this way, m Malacca Straits, about l'» miles this side the Kght-ship.44 words
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Article68 1869-12-21 6 i: learn that H. M. S SI ney will stnrt immediately for Malacca, to inquire into the r i<,> of piracy reported i>i yesterday's issue. We trust this prompt action on the part <>t' the Government will allay any fears that may have been excited by the piracy. S far68 words
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Article137 1869-12-21 6 Tin: following is a list of passengers I>\ the Ocean Company 'g steamer Xestor, expected to arrive here during the course of the week For HauritiMM—C*pt. J. F. Russ.-U. Mr. M. <;. Wal.s. Hr, John Grorrie, Mrs. Gk>rrie and 4 children, Mi-^ Graham. s j Misa C. Mitchell, MH. DacHeeh.137 words
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Article156 1869-12-21 6 i-:sti-:i:mav, a native seaman belonging to th« British ship Kveming Star, was tried before the Marino Magistrate, charged with cutting and wounding Captain Barley, <>m the voyage from Hongkong to Singapore. The had experienced heavy weather, and the crew had to be driven to their work. On the 3rd, they156 words
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Article17 1869-12-21 6 The British Bteamer Captain Mann, from Penang 1 lth inst.. arrived here tins, morning.17 words
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Article38 1869-12-21 7 I 'iK M. I. steamer t Capt. ae.^Escaille, &wn Hongkong 7th and 11th instj with the Homeward french mails* arrived here vwterdav n !lll «l *il for dalle oncl Sue* at -1 p. m. to-da\38 words
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Article734 1869-12-21 7 Among the pat v the French Mail steamer to-day, wan Admiral Uhier, the Captain General of Cochin C Imm, who u; ,s obliged to leave his post on account of ill-health. Admiral Comniller de Luciniere was hourly expected from China, to replace Admiral Unier. Meantime, the General of the force*734 words
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Article558 1869-12-21 7 I m: Annual Examination of the pupils of the Christian Brothers' School w;!- held yesterday, at 1 I \j. The attendance of visitors was very limited, owing, possibly, to the greater attraction of the Fancy sale at the Town Hall, and to the departure of the Homeward French mail.— hut558 words
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Article72 1869-12-21 7 Tim; passengers by the I>. 1. S. Co s., steamer India, which left yesterday afternoon, were f> ""><<,!. •Messrs. A. Logan and It Piidday. Mi: learn thai the wooden bridge over the Singapore river, at the Campong 1 Malacca bakery,— commonly culled the A H C bridge,72 words
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Article215 1869-12-21 7 The Dutch steamer Baron Sloet ran der Beele, Captain Schipper, from Batavia loth inst., arrived here this afternoon, having m t<»w the British ship l)ilhhi',\ which vessel grounded on a reel' near the Philippines, on the voyage from Zebu to -London, and pat into Batavia leaking. She215 words
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Article210 1869-12-21 7 The establishment of ;i theatre at Tanglin, by the Amateurs of the 7">th regiment, is a movement which should receive the support and encouragement of the residents. These Amateurs have just given two performances, on Wednesday and Friday evenings <>f this week, and the care which has evidently been bestowed210 words
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Article128 1869-12-21 7 Ai 2 o'clock this morning Chinese named Choah Kow, living on the Bukil Tiniali Road, was awakened by hearing liisdog barking, and rousing himself, sawthree men m his house, who advanced to his bedside, when one laid hold of his tail and another endeavoured to throw a handful of lime128 words
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Article23 1869-12-21 7 The British iteamer Catherine Apcar t Capt. Swanson, from Hongkong 12th inst., arrived here on Satuday evening, the 18th inst.23 words
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Article18 1869-12-21 7 The Colonial steamer Peiko, Captain Pox, from Penang 17 tfa and Malacca l'.Mh inst., arrived here this moraine,18 words
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Article18 1869-12-21 7 The British steamer Fair Singapore, Captain Cornelius, from Penang 17th and Malacca L9th instant, arrived here this morning.18 words
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Article19 1869-12-21 7 lin: P. steamer Tear»aneore Capt. Kastlev, from Honkong 1 Ith inst., with the homeward mails, arrived here last night.19 words
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Article41 1869-12-21 7 We learn that the Colonial utauner Rainbow will leave Penang on Sunday next, and proceed to the NWtli Sands to replace the Torch light vessel. The Peiko will <n> then from here and tow the Torch to this port for repairs.41 words
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Article38 1869-12-21 7 Cut. Reid, of the British ship Glen///o//, which arrived here yesterday from Liverpool, reports that on the 12th December, in lat. 0:47 S., lon. ln7:^M X., signalized the Uritish ship A****?^, from Shanghai for London, 15 days out.38 words
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Article73 1869-12-21 7 The Marine Court of Enquiry held before the Master Attendant and J. li. Kirby, l'"s(j., into the loss of the British ship I tin n>i/t', Captain Ivey, on one of the London reefe, on the 4th October last, terminated this morning. The Coart strongly censured Captain Ivey for want of73 words
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Article53 1869-12-21 7 We take the following from to-day's (/)>/'/'/•// n/rnf Gazette KxtraordinaTW His Excellency the Gorernor has been pleased to appoint the Hon*ble Captain Shaw, Lieutenant-Governor of Malarra. t<» be Acting Colonial Secretary Straits Settlements, subject t<> Her Majesty 1 approval. By His Excellency's Command, T. BRADDELL, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's53 words
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Article142 1869-12-21 7 Date. Flag. Ship's Name. Captain. From. T» Nov. 2J. French LaGironde Ducan Bangkok Mauritius British Taunt on Hogg Shanghai London 24- British England's Glory Moor EToochow London :is British Albert Victor Muir Singapore London Dutch Wilhebnina A dan van Herwoden Batatia 4msterdaaj 30 American Mossongcir Mill Manila142 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article382 1869-12-21 8 Sunday. tnber. British brig Diamond, Natunas >mber. Id British steamer Fan- g tishship'W ti«bbwqni j; in g I<>M .>- Colonial ►lonia] itoaiuer 1 1, [<„. Dutch Ktoan ;!l x >i:l 1 rer, L 27 \Vi. WTiau 28tli mL>cr. IV .-m. 1 O. it*amcr Emou, 26th N barque Kuner Chov382 words
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Article330 1869-12-21 8 Sun lay, sth De cml X. German S X Tuesday, 7th Deeeml P. A. (>. Bteamer Orisaa, Anderson, I Bombay Britiah ship I m;an. Wedn«s J i llann, for Pen British ship jhwalk. I \*h firpartttrtjau— Continued. H. M. steamer Galatea, H. B. H. The Dtake of EdinbunA t330 words
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Article163 1869-12-21 8 SHIP a x stains. Plao am. Kir,. Tons. \Yv IIV r>v AiniiVAi. OHBIOKBM ok A vtiox. MAN-OF-WAR. Sl v v "-a— A,,, t .,,s. ;1 X X 5,,, i. **J P. AO. steamer 1m.,, p. 20H n* ImpovJal- Batavia IV' British steamer 248 De£ 201^^ Galle&Bombaj163 words
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