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  2. UNITED STATES.

    We gather from the Chicago Times the following interesting particulars relative to the late floods, in America:— Cairo, June 18. ...

    Article : 1,399 words
  3. WATER SUPPLY.

    Sir—Will you be good enough to inform some of the subscribers to your valuable journal, amongst whom a difference of opinion exists upon the question of water supply, whether upon the completion of the Waterworks, ...

    Article : 178 words
  4. REST AND SLEEP.

    Instinct teaches the necessity of rest from labor, whether of mind or body, and every one acknowledges the benefit of "tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep." The vital energy, ...

    Article : 1,851 words
  5. ANGASTON.

    Present—The Chairman (Wm. Clark), H. Penf[?]ld, A. Shannon, and J. Bidgway. An account was presented by Mr. A. Barrett for work stated to be done last year for the Council. Not entertained. ...

    Article : 406 words
  6. MISCELLANEOUS EXTRACTS.

    Two very important acquisitions have lately been made at the National Portrait Gallery, in Great George-street, Westminster—one is a small portrait of Burns from the life, by Nasmyth, and touched upon by ...

    Article : 2,603 words
  7. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

    Sir—I am happy to find that the Private Executions Act is likely shortly to come into operation in this colony; but having witnessed the operations of a similar Act in another colony, I may be permitted to suggest an ...

    Article : 425 words
  8. THE CARNGHAM MYSTERY.

    The finding of a dead body in the bush is so common an occurrence, that how much soever of mystery may attach to individual cases, the bare finding of the remains excites but little surprise. The dead body ...

    Article : 847 words
  9. THE EXODUS TO PORT CURTIS.

    WE are glad to perceive that the popular mania about Port Curtis is already subsiding almost as quickly as it rose. There was a considerable falling-off in the numbers of outward-bound ...

    Article : 735 words
  10. TALUNGA[?]

    Present—Messrs. H. Dawson (Chairman), W. Phillis, H. Giles, and J. Moore. Circular received from the Lands Titles Registration office, containing list of properties in the district about to be brought ...

    Article : 302 words
  11. EDUCATION.

    Sir—I was very much grieved, on looking over your report of the meeting held at the Town Hall, to see that the course adopted by the Hon. Mr. Baker, while defending himself from the imputations cast upon him by ...

    Article : 236 words
  12. CLARENDON.

    Mr. Williams's tender for the erection of a public Pound in Clarendon was accepted conditionally. John Cooks' tender for bridge at Eyre's Flat, 8l. 10s., stoning 14 feet wide, 1 foot thick, at 4s. 6d. per lineal yard; ...

    Article : 183 words
  13. TUNGKILLO.

    Meeting of ratepayers to adopt rate. A. B. Murray, Esq., J.P., in the chair. Chairman stated the amount of assesessment of the district to be £4,401, 185. ...

    Article : 131 words
  14. To the Editor of the ADVERTISER.

    Sir—I live two miles N.E. from town, and like many others, in walking in and out this hot and dusty weather, am glad to cut off the corners, and therefore shall be glad if you will recommend or ask the Corporation to ...

    Article : 285 words
  15. O'CONNELL'S INVECTIVE AGAINST D'ISRAELI.

    Those of our readers who never had an opportunity of hearing the greatest agitator of modern times roll forth the thunders of his abuse, will be able to form some conception of his power to stir ...

    Article : 1,164 words
  16. COMET.

    Sir—I would call attention to the comet now visible. I saw it for the first time only this evening, shortly before setting, but from its conspicuity it will probably have been previously detected by some of your readers. ...

    Article : 124 words
  17. THE HUSBAND-TAMING SECRET.

    The ladies being now in full possession of th[?] horse-taming secret, thanks to Mr. Rarey's recen[?] publication, and as a necessary consequence it no being likely that the subject will interest then ...

    Article : 800 words
  18. INSOLVENCY COURT.

    Hour. 10—J. Webster—First meeting. 11—S. H. Heaslip—Final meeting. 11—W.m. Dinham—First meeting. ...

    Article : 23 words
  19. LOCAL COURT LAW.

    Sir—Knowing that your valuable journal is ever open for the information and benefit of the public, I beg to enclose you a short account of how justice is administered at Angaston, South Australia, viz.: I was charged on ...

    Article : 301 words
  20. POLICE COURT—ADELAIDE.

    The only cases this day before the Court were two of drunkenness. One man was fined 5s., and the other, whose delinquency appeared to have been of a more innocent character, was let off with an admonition. ...

    Article : 50 words
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    THE EMIGRANT SHIP BEE.—The above-mentioned vessel arrived on Saturday the 9th instant (as reported in the shipping column, with names of emigrants), bringing 425 passengers, who appear to be of ...

    Article : 821 words
  22. DESCRIPTION OF THE FITZROY RIVER.

    Mr. Stutchbury, whose geological surveys published by order of the Government are most invaluable, and are the best authority upon which reliance can be placed, says, speaking of the ...

    Article : 443 words
  23. FREE DISTILLATION.

    Mr. Editor—Your friend J. T. de B. gives an account very different from "Enquirer;" but which are we to believe—they cannot both be right. Now, good Sir, you will agree with me the question is ...

    Article : 233 words
  24. DIVORCE AND MATRIMONIAL CAUSES BILL.

    Sir—I have latterly bestowed a good deal of attention upon that very important measure, the Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Bill, and, without entering into the general question, I beg to direct your attention to the ...

    Article : 194 words
  25. PRIVATE EXECUTIONS.

    Sir—We cannot but congratulate the man who conducts a successful business in an honest and honorable manner; but when we see persons in their places in the Legislature endeavouring to add a few pence to their profits ...

    Article : 183 words
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    THE NEW NATIVE ARMY IN INDIA.—The following is from the letter of a staff officer of high rank:— "We are gradually raising a larger native force than we had before. Every station has its levy, all armed with percussion ...

    Article : 191 words
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