Straits Times Overland Journal, 18 September 1876

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1 1 Straits Times Overland Journal
  • 17 1 The Straits Times OVERLAND JOURNAL. \< »i.. XVII. no. 851. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1376. Pkice 45 Cc
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  • Domestic Occurrences.
    • 17 1 •i Hill, On tlit- 16th .ungalow, at Hill, the wife of A.. M. Skinner, Esq., of
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  • 78 1 LATEST MARKET VJUOTATIi > H, 1876. Coffee, Bont yne. Tin 21. 40b. Muk tw 96. 8* lbs. Shirting* 7 do do •S do 1 *o LlO 7 do do 130. Benares Opium ">4o Exchange on Loni Bank bills 6 months nig: Credit Documentary t o£. Sovereigns
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  • 875 1 v last Overland Summary was dated the 2nd instant. The M. M. steamer Amazone with the London mails of the 12 th ultimo arrived here on the 9th instant, the M. M. steamer Sindh arrived here from China on the 9th, and was despatched to Marseilles the folio
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  • 975 1 Whilst perhaps that part of the Governor's speech which referred to affairs in the Native States is more interesting to the general reader, His .Excellency's financial statement is more important to all who have a stake in the prosperity and progress of the Settlements. And it is,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 171 1 The following passengers have arrived, left, or passed through the port, during 1 the fortnight. Per M. M. steamer SiutU, from Shaghai, on the 9th September For Galte. Lieut.-Colond Rose Church, and 5 natives. w Aden. 7 Aral les. Mr. Valaa Brand, Mrs. and Miss McNair, Sir Thomas Sidgreaves and
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  • 702 2 THE CRISIS. I arrival of Sultan Abdullah •officers in Sin. for the purp of nature which will l>e brought them, opens an hapter in the f of the Malay States, and gives as much, if nut more insight into the nature of thi which led to
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  • 791 2 Is .lit of the deposition Sultan Abdullah, which in the prea phase may be considered not unlikely, th< "t will have to take into consideration the important matter of naming his su< to govern Perak. It is to be hoped the Government will be directed in
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  • 844 2 The papers on the subject of the late disturbances in Barbadoes baring at length been laid before Parliament, and the debates in both Houses having taken place, we are now in a position to review the evidence both for and against Governor Hennessy, who may l>c considered
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  • 740 2 If the realisable value of property may be taken as a fair criterion of the flourishing state of a Colony, one would be disposed to believe on reading the result of Mr. Augurs sale which appeared in our columns on Friday, that Singapore is in a
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  • 5335 3 .Singapore, 11th September, 1876. Present His Excellency the Governor. The Hon'ble the Officer Comdg the Troops -Col Lynch.) Colonial Secretary (.Mr. J. Douglas, 0.: Attorney General Treasurer (Mr. Willans.) I ueral (Mr. C. J. Irving. J H. A. K. Whampoa, C.M.G. W.H. Read. W. Adams J. R. Mac
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  • 3041 4 i 9 roquet^ >'*c translation* their original ttimm^* in the may be fcd. uowled*^!). •I lowing- is translated from tU liuii from the stea Loufe? by the inspector of bailors who had formed part of the- crew of the British ship un( j f r Hongkong to London,
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  • 2624 5 ranslated for the Straits Times.) I requested of jur contemporaries that in repaothess translations their or?in*l appearance t$ Tim**,, may be acknowledged.) From Mauila papers to the 22nd ultimo the following is translated Port of Sooloo.—lt appears that information and data collected to enable a to regarding ti
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  • 808 6 urn, mi occasional Corrtapondtn Malacca, 6th Sept., I^7o The Mala] from rllailg arrived here last Friday, and returned to the same port last Sunday afternoon. The earner Jujja,/, from Penang, and Benmore, from Singapore, arrived he Saturday morning. The B. 1. S. X. Cos steamer Mecca, Captain Johnson, from
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  • Correspondence.
    • 290 6 WISE POLICY OF THE JOHORE GOVERNMENT. To the Editor of the Daily Time*. is pleasing sometimes to recogn wise policy of a government sound principle which dictated it. the grand stroke of policy I Johore Government, by which its enlightened Ruler will no doubt gain the confidence of the Planters
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  • 196 6 THE HINDOO TEMPLE IN SOUTH BRIDGE ROAD. To tor of the Daily Time*. well acquainted with tue liberal and ted disposition o! whoiuwell-kno*" aniferted in ra»") >sity towards tji3 and destitute when claiming hi« iili tame, we lately made an appeal to that gentleman for his support with regard to
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  • 256 7 lo the Editor of the Daily Times. I urton's admonition to lists some time ago (cost ide charges of your paper) seems to have had some effect, and that gentleman would not be misapplying the fund of the Gardens, if he would again appeal to gentle- j men
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  • 231 7 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. r, In reference to your paragraph in your yesterday's issue relating to our having seen a sea-monster answering to the popular notion of a E [>ent, I am prepared to vouch for the correctness of the statement already made to
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  • 501 7 'or of the Daily Time*. k,— Our late Governor, Sir Andrew I I ;it>aiit man and a popular •luring his short stay among us, but harsh remarks are now occasionally heard regarding his administration, ami there is reason to fear his motto es moi le Deluge" but whether if
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  • 500 7 tor of the Daily Tine*. Dkah Sik, Like many others, 1 have astonished at the dimensions given by you of the Sea Serpent are certainly enormous, and they far surpass any thing 1 have ever seen or heard of. The largest snake ever I authentically heard about was one
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  • 1240 7 Height aboyi sea letel 1910 feet as TAKEN BY ELLIOT BrOTHEB's ANEROID. 3rd September, 1876. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, At a time when good John Bull is just beginning to understand in which portion of his vast dominions Singapore is situated, and when he
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  • 65 8 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, There is always a fascination about snake stories, but they are generally somewhat indefinite, and those of your Correspondent Mr. David Aitken are not less so than others. We should be so glad to learn what became of Hie Parang which
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  • 103 8 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. Sib, In the hope that some means may be taken to i the Trees on either side of Orchard Koad being an v more disfigured by unsightly Handbills fctuck on their trunks, calling the notice j of passers-by to a
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  • 568 8 MONDAY im SEPTEMBER, The U. S. steamship Alert, Captain Marvin, left the anchorage yesterday, tn route to China. H. B. M's survey iug vessel Massau, Captain Napier, left the anchorage ye terday for the Caramata Straits. H. B. Ms. gun-lwat Sheldrake, returned to port iturday from
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  • 507 8 TUESDAY 5th SEPTEMBER. Tut Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain Bollegui, from Liverpool with dates to the 27th July, anchored in the roads this morning and left for Manila after a short day. The following is her report Left Liverpool July 27th, arrived at Cadiz on the Ist, and left again on
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  • 2095 8 Miss Elcia May's Company performed last night in the Towu Hall the opera of Sat and/a before Bii Excellency the Governor, Lady and the ii and His Highness the Maharajah of Johore. The acting on the whole was very fair, and Mi^ May especially executed her part
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  • 309 9 inquest was held at the Criminal Prison, on the 6th instant, by A. 4., on the body of a male Chinese prisoner, nan Sim Keap. The deceased was admitted into the Criminal Prison on the 14th July 1878, under sentence from the Supreme Court to 4 years
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  • 1125 9 Ihe Straits steamer Shapshoroter, Captain Milnes, from Penang 4th and Malacca 7th instant, anchored in the roads this morning. Thi Telegraph company announce that on and after to-day full rates will be charged for messages to all plat and that arrangements are being made for an additional
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  • 1281 9 An adjourned inquest was held on 1 the Bth instant, by A. W. V. Cousins, j., H. Ms. Coroner, on the body of a male Chinese named Teo Ah Inn. The deceased came from Penang on the 16th ultimo, and went to live at a barber's shop
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  • 572 10 The British steamer Cheaug Hock Kean, Captain Webb, anchored in the roads yesterday from Piuan^, en route to Hongkong with 200 Chinese passengers. The Straits steamer Senmore, Captain Aiu: from PeHang 7 th, and Malacca 10th instaut, anchored in the roads this morning, and will return to
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  • 844 10 A mail closes at Penang for Rangoon at 1 1 a. m. to-morrow. Senders of telegrams are requested to hand them to the Telegraph Office here as early as possible to ensure their going by the mail. H.l.U.M's., steam guv-boat Nautilus Captain Valois anchored in the roads
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  • 252 10 I inquest was held at the General nital. Sepoy Line, ou the 12th instant, by A. W. V. Cousins, IW i) the body of a male Chinese named Tee Ah Seng. The deceased was a pauper who got his livelihood Pegging. On the 12th instant, at 111
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  • 376 10 The Spanish steamer Leon, Captain Olano, from Manila with dates to the 6th instant arrived alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday morning 1 en route to Barcelona, Cadiz and Liverpool. The Spanish mail steamer Paragua, Captain de Gil, arrived alongside Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday morning and will return
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  • 1074 11 The Telegraph Company's steamer Pantie will leave Penang for Rangoon at p. m. to-morrow, should be handed in to that office as early as possi amme of the forthcoming uinn Race Meeting as published in to-days paper, was approved at a General Meeting of the Sporting Club
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  • Page 11 Miscellaneous
    • 742 11 SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE arnbals. Saturday, 2nd September. Brit. str. Cheang Hock Kiau, 953 tons, Webb, Amoy 25th Augt. H. M. steamer Sheldrake, 692 tons, flays, Bangkok 22nd Augt. Sarawak str. Royalist. 151 tons, Reynolds, Malacca Ist Sept. Sunday, 3rd September. Brit bark Nil Desperandum, 341 tons, Griffin, Macassar 25th Aug. German
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    • 466 11 9rrfl)alS— Continued. British schooner Floral Star, 240 tons. Even, Johore 15th Sept Saturday 16th September. P. k O. steamer Deecan, 3,429 tons, Gaby, Bombay 4th Sett Hepartures* Saturday, 2nd September. P. k O. steamer Siatn, Haselwood, for Galle and Bombay. B. I. S. N. Co's steamer Mecca, Johnston, for Calcutta.
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  • Page 1 Miscellaneous
    • 608 1 SHJ PPING IN J.H EJH A R BjOU R Nah J. CArrA, &X, \vuemm From! Whebb Lyino Icohsiohebs or Aoebis. Dhuh». C RIVALS MEN-OF-WAE i; Hongkong H-ad^ uior Naval Offic JSUtiom j uno Poland S-5'M-.t-rSNSeDt Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N. M. Consul General. Repairing eH < W^nvl, R* N
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