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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume I, Issue 29, 26 April 1845, Page 1

Duties. — By a recent Act of the Legislative Council, the Customs hare been abolished, and all goods may be imported to this Colony free of Duties." There is likewise no duty on

Exports. Vessels visiting the harbours of New Zealand can enter free of all charges. Pilots are stationed at the principal ports, but vessels are not required to pay for, or to take Pilots aboard, unless they choose.

Supplies of all kinds maybe had at reasonable rates. 5 per cent is the usual rate of Commission, exclusive of charges.

FOR LONDON DIRECT,

And will meet with the same punctuality and despatch as the Nelson.

THE fine clipper, teak built barque ' CALEDONIA, A. 1., s / s3JS&X, 300 tons, R. J. Case, commander, has ■^^^^M^now nearly the whole of her cargo fa~~j^ppgl||la engaged, and will sail positively on the sth May. For freight only, immediate application to be made to James Smith & Co. Wellington, April 26, 1845.

BARQUE "CALEDONIA."

£JAPTAIN CASE will not be responsdZ^Ktr' for etts contracted Dv y / yjN&Bfc& tne crew °f & c Caledonia. ±eMI&SSa Port of Wellington, March 14, 1845.

FOR TAHITI DIRECT.

p^^ THE fine fast sailing Brigantine, J^pjF ROVER'S BIUDE, syCM^K^r 4$ tons » James Zosi, Master; will S^Jgfffi&ft sail in a few days for the above Port. m*r?j££S~^z£^ She has superior accommodation for Passengers ; and her cargo being engaged, she will meet with quick despatch. As she returns again to this Port, a good opportunity offers for a limited number of Passengers, who are requested to make immediate application to A. Hort, Jun., At the stores of Messrs. Levin & Co. Wellington, April 14, 1845.

ON SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED, JJOTTLED ale and porter, Draught do., do., Port and sherry, in wood and bottle, Champagne, sparkling and still hocks, Brandy, gin, rum, and whiskey, Sail canvass of all numbers, Sperm and mould candles, Blacking, tobacco, arrowroot, jam, Chains and anchors, bar iron, Tea caddies, and work boxes, boots and shoes, clogs, coats, and a quantity of slops. The whole to be disposed of below cost price, for cash only. W. S. Loxley. Wellington, March 28, 1845.

TOWN AND COUNTRY LANDS TO LET. Apply to R. Hart, Solicitor. March 4, 1845.

GENERAL AGENCY & COMMISSION OFFICE, No. 18, Cornhill London, opposite the Royal Exchange. To Merchants, Commercial News-Rooms, Public Libraries, Agricultural Societies, Officers of the United Services, Printers, Publishers of Newspapers, and Co-

lonists generally, P. L. SIMMONDS, General Agent and Commission Merchant, in offering his services to his friends and the colonial public in general, begs to acquaint them that he is ready to receive orders for supplies of any kind and quantity, and goods of every description of first-rata quality, at the very lowest market prices of the day, and to transact business upon the most liberal terms, provided he is previously furnished with funds or drafts, at either long or short dates, or a reference to some London or Liverpool house for payment. P. L. Simmonds will receive consignments of any description of merchandise to be sold on commission, and accept bills for two-thirds of the amount, on receipt of the bills of lading. Consignments intrusted to his care will meet with every possible despatch in their disposal, and sales be conducted with the greatest attention to the interest of the disposer. An extensive knowledge of general business, acquired during a long residence in the West Indies, and subsequent extensive course of business with all the British colonies, the experience of several years in London as a Colonial Agent, coupled with promptitud^ attention, and judgment, will, he trusts, enable him to give satisfaction to those who may favour him with their commands.

NOTICE. JTULL price will be given for Nos. 3, 18, and .25 of this paper. Apply to William Lyon. Wellington, April 5, 1845.