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  2. TASMANIA.

    A stabbing affray and attempted suicide occurred in Melville-strcet this afternoon. John Sullivan, [?] suffering from delirium trem[?]ns, stabbed his wire, aged about 40, and attempted suicide by ...

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  3. PROTECTION FROM FIRE.

    A discussion took place at Tuesday night's meeting of the Balmain Council in regard to correspondence received from the secretary of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board intimating to the council that the ...

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  4. COUNTRY NEWS.

    A man named James Murphy was found dead at Woodburn. Deceased was a saddler by trade, was subject to asthmutical fits, and it is believed he died in one. ...

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  5. SECOND EDITION

    Bar silver is quoted to-day at 1s 10 5-16d per ounce standard. ...

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  6. VENEZUELA.

    The Allies have informed Mr. John Hay (the United States Secretary of State) of their willingness to allow Venezuela to confer in order to settle the preliminaries for reference ...

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  7. MR. CHAMBERLAIN.

    Mr. Chamberlain, in replying to the deputations which waited on him at Pretoria, said that if they desired the visit of an Imperial Minister to be repeated he was sure that the ...

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  8. SPECIAL CABLES.

    Russia being about to despatch four torpedo boats through the Dardanelles Great Britain made a protest. Great Britain reserves to herself the right to demand similar privileges. ...

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  9. THE TALLOW SALES.

    At the weekly auctions of Australasian tallow to-day 1025 casks were offered and 500 casks were sold. Prices were unchanged as follow:—Fine mutton 36s 6d, medium mutton 32s 6d: fine beef ...

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  10. WOOD-PAVING BLOCKS FOR CHINA.

    The Government has received an inquiry from China as to the supply of two million feet of Tasmanian wood-paving blocks, quotations being asked for. ...

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  11. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN EXPENDITURE.

    The expenditure for December was £271,000, being an increase of £8000 compared with the expenditure of November. The saving effected on the six months amounts to £207,000. The surplus at present date, ...

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  12. GERMANY AND THE REBELS.

    Venezuelan despatches show that the German bondholders agreed to support the rebels if the latter gave promises of reparation, and that they would appoint an ...

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  13. GARDEN PARTY AT PRETORIA.

    Sir Arthur Lawley, the LieutenantGovernor Of the Transvaal, gave a garden party ut Pretoria in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain. Among those present were ...

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  14. MAILS ROBBED.

    The post-office at Capertee was entered by burglars this morning. The mail bags were cut open and postal notes to the value of £13 16s stolen, also one registered parcel. ...

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  15. LATE MINING.

    The option for the purchase of the Tasmania Gold Mine, Beaconsfield, by an English syndicate expires at noon to-morrow. The proposal as originally agreed upon does not, it seems, prove acceptable to ...

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  16. VICTORIA.

    M. Nicolas Krukoff, representative of the Russian Minister of Agriculture and Inspector of Agriculture m Russia, called to-day upon Mr. Dullus, the secretary of the Agricultural Department. M. Krukoff ...

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  17. FIRES.

    A three-roomed stone house in Jamieson-street, South Broken Hill, was burned down early this morning. The owner, Mr. W. Kumm, lighted a can[?] on a table near the bed and left the room for ...

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  18. THE CAPITAL UP THE TRANSVAAL.

    Mr. Chamberlain, who was entertained at a banquet at Pretoria last night, said that he hoped that Pretoria would remain the capital of the Transvaal. ...

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  19. THE DETENTION OF FELT HATTERS.

    Mr. H. Copeland, Agent-General for New South Wales, in a letter in reply to a statement by Mr. Jepson regarding the recent detention of hatters in Port Jackson, justifies ...

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  20. THE SITUATION IN MACEDONIA.

    A new military district has been formed by the Emperor of Austria in his Empire. The district comprises Southern Dalmatia, Herzegovina, and Southern ...

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  21. NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWNING.

    A boy named Ferguson, aged 9 years, had a narrow escape from drowning at Beulah to-day. He fell into a dam and sank out of sight. One of his companions ran to a house 200 yards distant and ...

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  22. SOUTH AFRICA.

    The Rev[?] H. Duplessis, the pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church at Lindley, Orange River Colony, was boycotted by his flock owing to his British sympathies. ...

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  23. NEW ZEALAND.

    A number of officers of the defence force have been retired, including Captain Falconer, inspector of submarine mining; Lieutenant-Colonel Messenger, in charge of the Permanent Artillery; and ...

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  24. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MINING.

    Some weeks ago two men-Lang and Hat—pegged and leased some ground near the centre of the Southern Cross township where some gold had been found. They have worked the property since. ...

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  25. DEATH UNDER AN ANAESTHETIC.

    A girl named Maud Gerber, aged 13 years, was being operated upon to-day at her parents' residence, Auburn, for a post nasal growth, and died while under the influence of chloroform. ...

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  26. THE WOOL TROUBLE.

    The trouble between the wool brokers and buyers in Dunedin has been settled. ...

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  27. MUNICIPAL.

    The municipal council decided to ereot a town hall at the corner of Othe and Evan streets at its meeting on Monday night, and resolved that a prize of £10 be given for the best design for the building. ...

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  28. THE FAILURE OF THE MOROCCO REBELLION.

    Advices which have been received at Madrid state that the divisions in the forces of the Moorish Pretender arose through illfeeling, generated over the division of loot. ...

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  29. A MINER KILLED.

    A young miner named William Stacey was killed in the South Byron Mine at Maldon to-day. He was in the act of reaching for the knocker line cross the shalt when the cage came down on top of hun, ...

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  30. BURSTING OF RESERVOIRS.

    The reservoirs at Lisbon burst this morning, inundating the lower portions of the city. A panic occurred, and many persons were killed. Jan. 7. ...

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  31. WATER POWER FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES.

    The Cabinet has decided to obtain two electrical experts, one from Switzerland and one from America, to report on the adaptability of the New Zealand rivers for water power and electrical purposes. ...

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  32. TAKING OVER RHODESIA.

    The " Standard " states that preparatory to the incorporation of Rhodesia under the Imperial Government a scheme is being prepared to merge the Chartered Company's police ...

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  33. THE CHURCHES.

    At a meeting of St. John's parishioners last night Judge Docker, Mr. H. E. Suttor, and Mr. E. H. Kater were appointed synod representatives of the Warren parish. ...

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  34. THE MILDURA RAILWAY.

    The railway line which is in course of construction from Woomelang to Mildura will be opened as far as Hattah, a distance of 69 miles, on the 15th instant Three trains per week will ruu each way, A ...

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  35. BOTANY.

    At last night's meeting of the Botany Council a letter was received from Aldermau W. Taylor, municipal representative on the Fire Brigades' Board, pointing out that this year's contribution to the board ...

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  36. WELLINGTON TRAMWAY SYSTEM.

    A tender of £20,119 has been accepted for the construction of a power-house for the new electrical tramway system of Wellington. ...

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  37. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL.

    The rain which fell yesterday will freshen the grass that started growing after the previous rains. The [?] paddocks are in good condition, showing a growth of about 15in. in 13 or 14 days, ...

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  38. THE LATE COLONEL M'CALMONT'S ESTATE.

    The gross value of the estate of the late Colonel H. L. B. M'Calmont is estimated at £2,000,000. ...

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  39. A CASE OF RELIGIOUS MANIA.

    An unusual case engaged the attention of the Ballarat city magistrates yesterday, when a man named John W. Riley, a grocer, was changed with lunacy. Dr. Jordan, Government Surgeon, gave ...

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  40. THE ANTHRAX OUTBREAK.

    Two more cows have died at Woodlands from anthrax. ...

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  41. OFFICIAL CHANGES IN PERSIA.

    It is stated at St. Petersburg that the Governor of Teheran, Persia, being suspected by the Shah of a leaning towards the British has been removed to Arabistan, which is ...

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  42. TENDERS FOR MEAT SUPPLIES.

    The War Office is calling for tend[?]rs for supplies of fresh and frozen meat for the troops in South Africa for a year from April 1. Tenders are to be filled in locally and ...

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  43. INTER-STATE RAILWAY AGREEMENT.

    The agreement arrived at on Tuesday by representatives of the New South Wales and Victorian Governments with respect to the extension of the Yolta railway to Wentworth and the construction of a ...

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  44. ABBOTSFORD.

    A movement has been commenced to induce wealthy Scotsmen to purchase Abbotsford (which in 1811 became the seat of Sir Walter Scott) on the Tweed, and present it as a gift ...

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  45. LONDON MINING MARKET.

    Quotations of the undermentioned mining ventures are:— New Chillagoe, 2s. North Lyells, 21s 3d. ...

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  46. GOLD-DREDGING RETURN.

    New Araluen Junction Gold-dredging Company—Return for week ending 3rd instant, 44½[?] ...

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  47. PROJECTED ROYAL CRUISE.

    The Royal yacht Victoria and Albert proceeds to the Mediterranean in March, and will there embark King Edward and Queen Alexandra for a cruise. ...

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  48. QUEENSLAND GOLD RETURNS.

    The gold-mining returns for December are available, and show a total yield from all sources of 8[?],39[?] crude ounces[?]equal to [?]2,510oz. fine gold, as against 73,481oz. (equal to 51,772oz. fine ...

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  49. STEAMERS IN COLLISION.

    A collision between the Government pilot steamer Captain Cook and the Government steam-tug Dayspring occurred at about half-past 9 o'clock last night in Watson's Bay, resulting in slight damage to ...

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  50. A SENSATIONAL RUMOUR.

    A sensation has boen caused in Wellington by a rumour that the Gatton (Queensland) murderer has been discovered near the city. As far as can be gathered at present, a telephonic ...

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  51. ST. PETERS.

    At a meeting of the St. Peters Council, held on Monday evening, a letter was received from the Fire Brigades Board informing the council that its contribution for the current year would be ...

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  52. QUEENSLAND.

    The counting of the contingent vote in connection with the Fassifern election gives the final figures as Jenkinson 313, Thorn 255. The figures of the other candidates are unaltered. Mr. Jenkinson is ...

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  53. THE POWERS OF TRADES UNIONS.

    Recently the Taff Vale Railway Company proceeded against the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, claiming £28,000 for damages sustained owing to ...

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  54. THE CROWN PRINCE OF PRUSSIA.

    The Crown Prince William of Prussia is about to visit St. Petersburg. The Crown Prince will afterwards pay a visit to the Sultan. ...

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  55. REMAINS OF MR. DALKE AND CONSTABLE DOYLE.

    The remains of the murdered men, Constable Doyle and Mr. Dalke, are still in the possession of the registrar of the Supreme Court, and cannot be dealt with until the Execution has finally disposed of the ...

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  56. FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE OF PREMIERS.

    Mr. Philp has received a telegram from Sir John See suggesting that a conference of Premiers be held in the first week in March, and asking lor subjects required to be discussed. Mr. Ph[?]p has replied that ...

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  57. FIRE IN A NEWCASTLE FOUNDRY.

    Shortly after 10 o'clock to-night a serious fire occurred in Messrs. R. and J. Morison and Bearby's foundry at Carrington. The outbreak was discovered by one of the night watchmen in the stables, which were situated ...

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  58. THE IRISH LAND CONFERENCE.

    It is estimated that if the proposals submitted by Lord Dunraven's conference for the settlement of the land question in Ireland are carried out they will involve ...

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  59. PACED CYCLE RACING IN MELBOURNE.

    Messrs. Robl and Dickentmann, the champion pace followers, made a second appearance on the Exhibition track to-night under the auspices of the Melbourne Bicycle Club. The visiting cyclists were ...

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  60. THE TEACHERS' CONFERENCE.

    At the Teachers' Conference to-day the following motion was carried:—" That the establishment of a training college for teachers is an urgent educational need in Queensland." The following motion was ...

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  61. ROOKWOOD.

    On Tuesday night the subject was discussed by the Rookwood Council. The Mayor (Alderman Thomas) spoke strongly on the matter, and said that seven-eighths of the expenditure of the board went ...

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  62. COLLIERIES STRIKE IN YORKSHIRE.

    The strike of colliers in Yorkshire continues. Yesterday in the presence of large bodies of armed police, 400 families were evicted from their homes at ...

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  63. PTOMAINE POISONING.

    A case of ptomaine poisoning attended with fatal results is reported from East Brisbane. A family named Francis, consisting of the mother und five children, were affected through eating corned meat. ...

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  64. SOUTH COAST.

    The retiring aldermen are:—Central Ward, C. Graham; N. Ward, Dr. King (Mayor); S. Ward, Z. G. Bice. An extraordinary vacancy has been caused by the resignation of Mr. W. W. Wood ...

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  65. SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

    The dispute regarding the rute of wages to be paid to the wharf-lumpers of Port Adelaide during the recent Customs holidays is still unsettled. Stevedore and shipping companies have decided to pay overtime only ...

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  66. AUBURN.

    At a meeting of the Auburn Council the Mayor stated that last year the council had raised the rates in order to meet the demands of the Fire Brigades Board, and now thay were asked ...

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  67. CASUALTIES.

    A seaman named Poter Dixon, living at 50 Druitt-street, was unloading timber in the hold of the ketch Phil Forbes, lying at Mackenzie's Wharf, Pyrmont, yesterday, when one of the slings broke. In its ...

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  68. INTER-STATE SAILING RACE.

    In order to provide some sport for the visiting yachtsmen, the Port Hunter Sailing Club arranged a 10-footers inter-state handicap this afternoon. It was sailed under very favourable conditions. The two Queensland boats, ...

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  69. CRICKET.

    The Marylehone C.C. committee has approved of the proposal to widen the wickets to 9in. The Counties, Australian, Philadelphian, Scottish, and Irish cricket authorities have ...

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  70. DEATH FROM BURNS.

    Alexander Gray, 28, lately residing at George-street, Erskineville, died at Prince Alfred Hospital yesterday from the effects of burns. On Monday last deceased was preparing a kerosene stove for the ...

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  71. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

    Borough of Ma[?]ly.—An extraordinary vacancy has arisen in the representation of Steyne Ward in consequence of the resignation of Alderman H. E. Stevenson. There are two candidates in the field, ...

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  72. ROBBERIES IN THE SUBURBS.

    Yesterday morning, when the council clerk arrived at the Annandale Council-chambers, which are situated in Johnston-Street, he found that the place had been entered during the previous night by a thief ...

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  73. NEGRO OFFICIALS IN THE UNITED STATES.

    President Roosevelt has raised a storm in the Southern States by appointing a negro to be collector at the Port of Charleston, Southern Carolina. ...

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  74. CHARGE OF SHOOTING.

    At the police court this morning Bert Osborne was charged with having shot at Coustable James Murphy with intent to kill and murder him, at Unley, on December 20. Evidence given consisted of ...

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  75. KNOCKED DOWN BY A CAB.

    A boy named Will[?] White, 8, living at Chisholm-street, Surry Hills, was knocked down by a cab in Flinders-street yesterday afternoon. He was found to be in a serious condition, and was ...

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  76. GENERAL CABLE NEWS.

    Sir Michael Foster, M.P., who was returned for London University, as a Unionist, in 1900, intends to join the Radicals if the University sanctions the change. ...

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  77. A SEAMAN MISSING.

    On arrival of the steamer Moko[?] from Newcastle yesterday the water police were informed that a trimmer named James Walker had been missed during the passage. He was last seen about 1.30 ...

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  78. LAND RETURNS.

    Returns from the lands office show that in 1992 4,620,743 acres had been leased for a total annual rental of £8149. This includes 3,914,440 acres of pastoral leases which are let at an annual rental of ...

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  79. THE BOER DELEGATES.

    The Boer delegates, Messrs. Lane, [?] and Rood, with Mrs. Lane and M:s. [?] accompanied by Mr. Kidd, Minister for Mines nnd Agriculture, Mr. Campbell and Mr. O'Keefe, visited ...

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  80. PALL FROM A CART.

    Yesterday afternoon a man named William Guard was driving a horse attached to a cart along the Lane Cove-road when the animal took fright and bolted. A portion of the harness broke, and Guard ...

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  81. A VISITING MINISTER.

    The Colonial Treasurer of Western Australia (Hon. J. Gardiner) left Adelaide by the Melbourne express to-day on a visit to Melbourne and Sydney. Six thousand people witnessed on Adelaide oval ...

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  82. THE LATE SIR FREDERICK SARGOOD.

    The funeral of the late Sir Frederick Sargood has been fixed for Saturday, January 17, and will be of a State character. The chapter of St. Paul's Cathedral has offered to the family of the deceased ...

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  83. HOLIDAYS.

    The following public holidays have been proclaimed:—District of Candelo, Monday, January 12; district of Tumbarumba, Wednesday, January 14; electoral districts of Bathurst and West ...

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  84. FIRE IN A CHAPEL ROYAL.

    A lighted candle ignited the decorations at the Chapel Royal, St. James's. A clergyman mounted the altar and grasped the burning evergreens, [?]ishing the flames, ...

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  85. LATE SHIPPING.

    Kitt[?] S., for Devonport, via Newcastle. Monowal, s., for Newcastle. ...

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