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New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 573, 11 October 1851, Page 1

ABORIGINES OF NEW ZEALAND.

Just Published, PRICE ONE SHILLING, TWO LECTURES, on " The Aborigines of New Zealand," delivered at the Auckland Mechanics' Institute, by the Rev. Thomas Buddle, Wesleyan Minister of this town— demy Bvo., 51 pp.

Contents.

Lecture I. — Introduction — Origin of the New Zealanders— Religion and Superstitions— ldeas of a Future State— The Maori Priesthood— Tapu— Witchcraft— The Fairies. Lecture II. — Customs in War — Cannibalism — Preserving the Heads of the Slain— Tattooing — Social and Domestic condition : Government —Slavery— Marriage— Polygamy — Infanticide — Education — Mourning for the Dead — Conclusion. Williamson & Wilson, New Zealander Office.

NOTICE.

A MEETING OF THE BURGESSES for the Middle Ward will be held at Mr. Thompson's Assembly Room, High street, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at Half-past Seven, p. m., for taking into consideration the best means for securing a fit and proper person to represent the interests of the said Ward. George Hunter, Chairman. Thos. C. Hallamore, Secretary. (Preliminary Meeting.) October 7th, 1851.

WEST WARD.

PUBLIC MEETING.

THE COMMITTEE hereby convene a Public Meeting of the Burgesses of the above Ward, for the purpose of nominating a proper person to represent them in the Common Council. Such meeting to be held at the White Hart Hotel, Queen-street, on Wednesday evening next, Oct. 15, at half-past 7 o'clock. The Committee are also requested to assemble on Monday evening to make necessary arrangements* John Finley, Chairman.

£2 REWARD.

ANY Person or Persons giving such information as will lead to the recovery of the GOODS stolen from my shop on Monday night last, shall, upon the recovery of the whole, receive the above reward, or upon the recovery of part, a reward in proportion to the value of the Goods received. Edward Bull, Parnell. October 9th, 1851.

BRITISH & FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY,

Auckland Auxiliary.

TUST RECEIVED from the Depot of the O Parent Society, and on sale at the Auck- j land Depository, at J. Williamsons, Stationer, Shortland Street, Two Cases of Bibles and Testaments, containing — Bibles, of various sizes, in sheep, roan, calf, and morrocco bindings, plain, and with marginal references, at from Is. to 14s. per copy. Testaments, from the small diamond size, suitable for School premiums or rewards, to large octavo, of clear type, fit for the use of aged persons, in various bindings, at from 6d. to Is. Bd. each. %£T Copies of any of the above Bibles or Testaments may also be procured from Messrs. J. Rout, W. Gorrie, S. Forsaith, W. Hughes, or other members of the Local Committee.

§>ale£ bp auction.

IN THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATES' COURT.

Donohoe v. Green.

THOMAS JVESTON # CO. Will Sell by Auction, on Monday next, 13th Oct., at their Stores, Shortland-street, under Warrant from the Resident Magistrates 1 Court, unless this execution be previously satisfied, at 11 o'clock, A BOAT, 21 feet over all, with Oars, Masts, Sprit, &c. Terms Cash. After which, A WHALE BOAT, Copper- fastened, with Mast, Oars, Ancttor & Cable Mess Beef and Pork Biscuits, Rice Cabbage Tree Hats Blue & Fancy Prints White and Grey Calico Hoes, Augurs, Brushes 2 Gold Watches. And other Goods.

MR. J. NEWMAN will hold his Monthly Sale of CATTLE and HORSES, on Tuesday next, the 14th inst., at Newmarket, when he will offer by Auction — A number of Dairy Cows, giving milk, and near calving. Also, Some Fine Heifers, A good Strong Horse, and Two Ponils. For Sale Privately, 200 Merino Ewes and Wethers.