The Straits Times, 6 July 1872

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    16 1 The Straits Times VOL XXVIII. PUBLISHED EVERY SINGAPORE, SATFRDAY, JULY oth. 1872. SATURDAY EVENING. NO. 1,401
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    BIRTH.
    12 1 At Aim ngapore,on Ist July Mr- .l.'lvi Fraser. of a daughter.
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    STRAITS TIMES
    6 1 SATIKDAY, JIM 6. 187£.
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    LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS
    104 1 MNtJAPORE, JULY 'iIH. Wl'. Gaiubier 3.65. Black Pepper 11.50. White Pepper $20} nominal. .-inuapore "2.375. Do. Sarawak 1.4*4. Pearl Sago „3.00. O.tfW Hi*. 38i. 40l Mule twigt 13*;. fi lbs. Shirtings 2.80 to 88ft. do MS|. 5 dc T. Cloths 1.40. do L7O. do L9O. Cambrics 15
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    LIFE IN IN INDIA.
    1263 1 Tiik residents iii this isle of beauty, the Paradise of the East, have bees ffrowfageonsiderably about the blazing, silent, I'l-eezoless, killing heal which lias prevailed of late, and which has Keen declared on the authority of not only Ideal inhabitant, but of all the to be
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    THE NEW HARBOUR RAILWAY.
    508 1 I.v another column, appears another instalment of official correspondence respecting the proposed railway to Xcw Harbour, in the ehane af two letters between the Assistant Colonial Secittry ami the Chairman of the large public meeting which was held is Singapore t>> protest against the line being
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    POST OFFICE PROSECUTION.
    1133 1 An important Post Ollice case was tried on Thursday at the Police Court. The facts of the case are, that SOS— time BgO a Chinaman here presented a bill 01 lading for five cases brought from China by one of the P. steamers, but only four cases
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    THE CHINESE POST.
    1298 1 I'm; prosecution of the two Chinamen Lim Hah and Eng Teh How at tlie Police Court on Thursday, charged with a breach of the Indian Postal Act, is one of those cases occasionally Occurring in the Colony whereby the detects of our postal system are prominently brought
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    ITEMS FROM THE JAVA PAPERS.
    1161 1 (Tran*lat*d for tl<e Strait* Time*.) Is the -V'V B i la iii llaiidt'hhlad of the ISnd June appear the following remarks on Borneo and the Strait* fittit "The BtrmU KsMSofthe 15th instant answers the remarks appearing in our number of the 22u J May, concerning
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      235 1 A.DVEBTI! Term* tot Ailnnm— ls made known ifloe. entered into forking periods n.l subscriptions will be 1 'Hi.c also in by Ononos Street, Cornhii.i,. V Ai.'.ak. Lombard Street, city; in M mt Apear Co. rtiaen must specify in the copy the ii,~ iti .ns required, else all ill he inserted
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    LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
    6374 2 Sikqcipore, 20th June, 1872. Present: Slfl I XCEI.I.KMY THE GOVERNOR. His lion, the Chief. lusti..The Bem.theOmoerCom.lL M.'s Troops. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary. The Hon. the Attorney- General. The Hon. the Treasurer. The H. -n. H. A. K. Whampoa. The Hon. -I. I ireenshields. The Hon. R. Little,
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    128 3 Saturday hut, two Chinese eooltes ted in an apian abop in Stregt, by Detective Inspectcr foi baring in their possession containing European clothand a number of Mexican doUan, i i lovereign. They were miring eooliea, with very dirty ng, l.iit had abovt tlieir persons a muntity ot' Baches sovereigns, dexican,
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    152 3 Thk annual QeßCfal Meot-ing of the ■enben of the Exchange was held yesterday in the Exchange rooaaa. present It, 11. fieadj Ks.|. w |i wm unanimously voted into the chair, the Hon*bles, J. J. Oreenaaielda md T. Shelfoid, Meesra. J. Vocmaj, 11. w Wood, C. Storaeaaggar, II Reme', Mulholland. S.
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    WEDNESDAY, 3rd JULY.
    20 3 Thf. Siamese steamer Chow Phya, Cspt Orton, from liangkok SBth June, anchored in the roaxls tliis morning.
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    18 3 Tup. British steamer Colombo, Capt. McNabb, from Foochow 24 th June, arrival at Tanjong Pagar wharf this moruing.
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    18 3 The British steamer United Service, Capt. liooaejr, from Hongkong via arrived at the Borneo Company's wharf this morning.
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    19 3 The Italian steamer Glen*anno.r, Capt. ('(.polio, from London 10th May, Canal, arrived at the Borneo Cos. wharf this morning.
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    41 3 A iKi .kcram from Galle to the Agent of the Messageries Maritimes here, states that the Hoofkljf, with the next outward French mail, left that port at •> t. v. on Monday last. She may therefore l>e looked for bare next Sunday.
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    97 3 A mi.kiixo of the Chamber of Com■tree was held yesterday afternoon. 'I'" hiw'nrw transacted was not important. The Secretary was requested h "rite to the Colonial" Secretary, ask">f? that the Chamber might be sup plu\l regularly with copies of all pubI'slicd Bills and official documents affccti&gtnde and commerce. The Postmaster
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    192 3 Thk last Government Gazette contains a proclamation respecting the endeavours being made in this Colony to procure arms and men to operate against Tunkoo dia Oodin and the Sultan of Salangore, stating that the provisions of Act K. of L 899 will be strictly enforced. To this proclamation is appended
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    272 3 Thk following extract from (he gam, tuimmn of the lsth June last will be good news, we doubt not, to the planters of Kaaag an 1 Ptoriaee Wellealey. "At a Mating of the Qawamat Q«n nil a Council on the (ith June, sit Simla. Air. Hobhouse moved f.r leave to
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    THURSDAY, 4th JULY
    22 3 Thk British steamer CSto of Exi'ter, Capt. Bovov, from CntdiaT lUh May, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.
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    17 3 Thk British steamer Smitrpritr, Capt. Lobnitz, from Shanghai 2.'Jrd June, arrived at TSanjong Pagar wharf yestcrdav afternoon.
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    39 3 Thk following passengers took their departure by the Ocean Company's steamer Mtiubm, on Tuesday. far L union. Mrs. Kirk. Capt. Knight, Mr. Mowe, soldiers' wives. 10 invalids. Per (ihiucux, for China on Tuesday: For Shanghai. Mr. G. B. Fentum.
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    51 3 Thk Mikado troupe performed for the first time on the Esplanade last night, Iwfore a numerous audience, who were highly pleased with the entertainment. The actors went through their perilous feats with astonishing coolness, and were repeatedly and loudly applauded. They jx'rform again to-night, and arc well deserving of public
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    73 3 Ax all-comers' rifle match will take place at the rifle-butts on the race-course, next Wednesday afternoon, for a prize of a silver watch. The entrance Mis only ore dollar, and it is probable there will be a numlx>r of competitors. The firing is to be five shots each at 200
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    106 3 Wl would again call the attention of the Municipal Commissioners to the filthy state of the drains, and the stench arising from the canals in town. Should the fever which is causing so much suffering in India make its appearance here, it would very probably prove serious in its consequences,
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    FRIDAY, 5th JULY
    120 3 The Timet of the 27 th May has the following paragraph in it* summary The Queen was serenaded at Bal- moral on Friday, ujwn the occasion "of her birthday. One piece of music "was played by 100 pipers. Her Majesty is in good health." The last sentence
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    29 3 SATURDAY, 8n JULY. Thk .\f. If. steamer B—fklf, with the outward mail, left (J.ille last Monday afternoon, and being a fast vessel, is pntty certain t > lie here to-morrow.
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    31 3 We learn that telegram has been receive! from Saigoa tliat the Messagarim steamer .{l/ihrf left that |H>rt yesterday at noon with the homeward mail, ami miv be einattml here tomorrow morning.
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    357 3 Tiik following in summary of the China news of the mail HONGKONG. The decision of the Admiralty Court in the culision cisc, the steamer Avn v. the itwitt Mtmm, has been given in favour of tin 1 Am A Commission has beeuappoiuted,consisting of the Boa. Okas. May aud the Hon.
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    119 3 Holloicay't Ointment ami PilU. Health's Defences. None save the strongest can with impunity pass through the sudden transitions from wet to dry, from cold to niuggy weather so prevalent during the late autumn and early winter months. Influenza, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, diphtheria, or quinsey will attack those most watchful
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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      Arrivals
      338 3 Saturday, 29th June British barque Alexandra, -107 tons, Denseni commander, Newsaatßl 2nd March, consignees P. A O. C<impany. Dutch brig Aliuoßtoer, G" tons, NaeoiUih, Pasier 20th June. French barque Penwur, 449 tons, Gaudeau commander, Cardiff 27th Feb. Sunday, 30th June. British steamer Martaban, it'>(.) tons. Button commander, Bangkok 2tith
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      Arrivals.— Continued.
      99 3 Arrivals. Continued. British steamer City of Bxeter, 789 tons. Bovey coiuinuuder. Cardiff Uu May, consignees Ciilfillui. Wood Co. Friday, .".th July. British ship Feuruou^bt. l.;K>2 t<> ÜB Urahani commander, Liverpool 1 ltd Feb., consignees P. «V 0. Company. British barque Henry Parting. 412 tons, Brunton commander, Mauhnain sth June, consignee
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      Departures.
      176 3 Saturday, June. British steamer Telegraph, Valbeig, for Malaci-a and Kls ng. British steamer BsagnriSl. Rennie, for Bangkok. British steamer Cleator, Paxtoii, for Sauiarang. Sunday, :50th .June. P. O. steamer Tuiijorc. Johnson, for QaHe an.l Boml.ay. P. O. staaßMf Travanor.-. Kimtley. for Boffcof British brig Miss Kilm msi^.; fialajsoa, for
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    SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
    3556 3 VESSELS IN DOCKS OR LYING AT WHAKVJSS. I Tanjong Pagar Wharf. 2 Victoria Dock. Jardin«, Matheson and Company Wharf. 3 P. 40. Wharf 7 Bon Acoord Dock 4 Borneo Company's Wharf S Government Wharf 5 Patent Slip and Dock Company 9 At Jobor;. M to which
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      287 3 Sorts. THE PATENT SLIP AND DOCK COMPANY, New Habboub. This Company executes ships' repairs nf all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights, Engineers, and Boilermakers. No. 1 Gbavino Dock was opened sth March, 1859. Length 415 lest Depth of water from 14 feet to
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      113 3 #OtUTS. CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE INSUBAKOE Com any At the Half- Yearly Meeting of Shareholders in the above Ooapaay, on the -i '1 instant, it was resolve 1 that two-third* 1 the profits of the Company, after payment of I lie interest clivideii.l. "will be returned as a bonus to
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      122 3 NOTICE The interest and responsibility of the undersigned in the firms of Pitcaim, Syme Co., Batnvia; Syme Co., tttngaporey; and Ker Co.. Manila; ceased on the 31st December, 1863. WILLIAM MACTAGGART. Bavaria, Wth March, I^TJ We have this day OOOBSMsOOd BaSttMBB here us merchants and Commission Agents, under the style
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      129 3 fUttttt*. SKAMKNS MISSION Old Newspapers, Periodioals, and Books will be thankfully re. civ. t\ for the tha Bailors ashore, and afcat in kaisHarbour. Parcels of these addressed to tA Canon 1;.- kles. Nt -t. Andrew's Vestry, will be gratefully acknowledged. Singapore. S-Wd Jan., 1878. IKI). To purchase a few shares
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    REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
    114 4 London, l&ti Jan.— The Ballot Bill has passed the House of Lords. President Grant in a speech said that he entirely approves of all that Secretary Fish has done regarding the d/abama Claims. London, 29fA June— Bishop Ermelano declines to withdraw his sentences of excommunication. Less, coutradiets the
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    Correspondence.
    477 4 MALACCA. Malacca, Wrrii .Jink. 1572. (From un oicaxiomil Currrxjioin/int.) TilK Straits steamers /mm and Sharpxhootrr arrived here yesterday rning, the former from Singapore and the latter from Faaaagi A anraisiag tiagwly in tiwi shape of cutting and wounding took place atijtangah Rayah (about 2 miles distant from town.) last
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    THE EXCHANGE.
    186 4 To the Editor of the Daily Time*. SIE: 1 happened to l>e present at the meeting of the inenilKTs ol the Exchange yesterday, and in looking "ver the names of the members of Committee, 1 was and continue to Ik> rather surprised to find that there is not
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    THE SHORTHAND REPORTER
    196 4 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, 1 want to know why the shorthand reports of the Legislative Council are not published sooner than the] are. Is it your fault, and if not, whose fault is it P 1 ask you if it is not ridiculous
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    STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
    517 4 Papers laid before the Legislative Council by command of His Exeelleney the Governor. •JierH Jink. 1872. Ospya/a Dmptlekflvm theßighi Bm'Mi thr neanaary vfataUJorik* Cdaaim, reeaeoMMj fkt eemeraefjoa tf 9u /</V,y(,,.-. I,'lilirillJ. Straits Settlmknts. No. 103. Downing Street. UM -V.iy, 187 J. Sir, I have received Colonel Anson's Despatch
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    213 4 Colonial Secretary's Office, "> Singapore, J'.'th June, 1872. j Sir. I am directed by His Excellency the Governor to forward for your information, the copy of a Despatch from the Secret arv f State for the Colonies, in reply to r.iul Alison's Xo. 87 of the l9th February, transmit ting
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    455 4 Singapore, 2nd July, 1*7:2. To the Asuittant Volonuil Secretary, Straits Bttttimmth, Sir, I have the hoiioi to acknowledge the receipt of your letter So. i of the 2itth iust., and beg to state in reply 1. That the meeting over which I had the honor to preside on the SWd
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    News of the Week
    25 4 MONDAY, Ist JULY. Tiik British steamer Murtuhnti, Capt. Boston, from Bangkok 2tith June, anchored in the roads yesterday. Ptusenger. Ismail Surramanjee.
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    20 4 Tiik Ocean Company's steamer Meuelau*, Capt. Marsh from Shanghai and Hongkong 24th June, arrived at Tanjong Pagv wharf this forenoon.
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    20 4 Tiik British steamer Lord of the Isles, Capt. Blow, from Foochow Ist June, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this morning.
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    19 4 Tiik British steamer Sharpthooter, Capt Millies, from Penang 27th and Maiaeoaj :iOth June, anchored in the roads this morning.
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    18 4 Thi Hritisli stammer Dramaßsnei GtstU, Captain Mcßitchie, from Foochow 21st June, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon.
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    17 4 The Spanish steamer Emiliano, Capt. Larrinaga, from Manila 16th June, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday afternoon.
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    16 4 Tin. Sarawak steamer Rvyalixf, Capt. Wanham, from Sarawak 27th June, anchored iv the roads yesterday afternoon.
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    17 4 The British steamer Conlova, Capt. Harrison, from Hongkong 19th June, arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf yesterday morning.
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    21 4 Tiik following passengers left per steamer Rti.ii/omt for Bangkok on Saturday. Messrs J. Fisher, Tan Kirn Cheng, 17 young Siamese nobles.
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    85 4 Tu k Oeaan Company's steamer Glau'■ii", Captain Wilding, from Liverpool 25th May, via Suez Canal, and Penang 2 Mh June, arrived at the Tanjoug Pagar wharf yesterday noon. Passengers. Fur Singapore. One native servant. War Hongkong. Mrs. Tomlin and 3 children, Miss Minna Westphall, Lieuts. R. N. E. E. Greaves,
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    TUESDAY, 2nd JULY
    18 4 TUESDAY, 2 nd JULY The Spanish steamer Yrurac Bat, Capt. Larrianem, fnas Liverpool Ist May, arrived this morning.
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    24 4 Tu k B. I. ST. N. Co.'s steamer Dacca, ("apt. Paterson, from Calcutta 19th June, via Rangoon, Moulmain, Pcnunj^, and Malacca, arrived this morning.
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    23 4 The German steamer Atalanta, Capt. Rie.k, from ('wxhaven 13th May, via Suvz Canal and Galle, arrived at Tan- jong Pngnt wharf this morniug.
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    41 4 We have l>een requested to state, with reference to the Japanese troupe now performing here, that the company is a picked one, specially selected to j>erform at Vienna during the great exhibition, and are now making their way towards that place.
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    66 4 A silver watch, with silver chain and slides, wus yesterday taken charge of by a d "tective police officer, who arrested a Chinaman in the act of pawning it, lie being unable to account satisfactorily for having it in his possession. The watch is now in the custody of Detective
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    92 4 A piw days agOj the officer* of the Public Works Department njnmj endeavouring to discover tlie cause of the stoppage of the water in the conduit of the waterworks, a« the discharge at Campotio; Krabow was much less than usual. We are informed that this is due, not to any
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      733 5 iJ. (P. Ccmpanp. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Offices D'Almeida Street Godowns At New Harbour. LINES. TliK proposed datee*of arrival of the Company* Contract Mail Steam Ships at n connection with the »ervice for the rear 1872, as approved )■.>■ her Majesty's Post M ral, ill be as follows
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      809 5 ®i Company SHIPPERS OF CARGO. Notice is hereby given that from this date shippers of Cargo by the Company's Rteamers will have the option of consigning their goods to either London or Southampton the rates tn London will be the same as those hitherto charged to Southampton, and a deduction
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      791 5 ittisrrllancous. ENGLISH GOODS (Via Suez Canal) At Cheapest Rates D. NICHOLSON COMPANY. Silk, Woollen and Manchester Warehousemen India, Colonial and Foreign Outfitters. 50 to M, ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD (Corner of Cheapside), London. Established l*fci. Invite attention to their Illustrated ISO page Catalogue sent post free containing full particulars as to
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      768 5 iHitfrrllanfou*. THE ROAD TO HEALTH. AND LONG LIFE. Secured by HOLLOWAY'S PILLS. Impurities of Blood. 1 1 electing the most appropriate medicine Im 1 particular ailment, there may be some difficulty unless one can be found to purify, regulate, and improve the quality of the blood. These Pills possess and
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      804 5 itttsrfllanfous JOYCE'S SPORTING AMMUNITION Established 1820. FREDERICK JOYCE CO. Invite the attention of Sportsmen to the following Ammunition, of the best quality, now in general use throughout England, India, and the Colonies. Joyce's Treble Waterproof Centeal Fike PEROUSSIONCAPS. Chemically-prepared Cloth and Felt Gun Wadding, Cartridge Cases of superior ualitv for
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      534 5 BRISTOW, EDMONDS 4 Wlr (Late Bristow Ediio. U *S Perfumers, Fancy AND DRUOOIBTB, Also GENERAL BRUSH MAKER* WHOLESALE AND EXp (>Rt S,BISHOPSGATK', LONDON rV E' (Establish^ n( r1v]1 ••vll know,, f. »C1 OK ll.lM'KliM, Nl JAMAICA QINOKK. and their' j A y MARROW I'OMAH v. Tbeseprepurutionsaiv,,,,!,,,,. unrival!.,]. dnd MANUFACTUKKHSEIDLITZ AND
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