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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume III, Issue 179, 17 April 1847, Page 2

PUBLIC SALE.

MESSRS. BETHUNE & HUNTER will sell by Auction, at the Exchange, on Wednesday next, 2lst April. Sundry Merchandize to close Consignments. And for account of H. M. Government — One Whaleboat and Oars. Wellington, 16 April, 1847.

GOVERNMENT NOTICES.

TENDERS. Secretary's Office, Wellington, 15th April, 1847. npENDERS in Duplicate will be received at JL this Offico, until Twelve o'clock of Saturday the 24th instant, from parties desirous of contracting for the undermentioned Services within the Quarter ending the 30th

June next, vizt. : — For the Printing of such Forms as may be required during the above period. Information respecting the description of Forms may be obtained on application at this Office ; the Tenders should state the rate for the first and subsequent hundred copies. For the supply of Firewood to the several Departments between the Ist May and 30th September next, in such quantities as may be required — the rate per Tr>n. For the supply of Thirteen Ash Oars 16 feet in length — and Two Boat Hooks — the rate at per Foot. Tenders to be endorsed" lenders for Printing, Firewood. Bfc." as the case may be. By command, S. E. Grimstone, Acting Secretary.

NOTICE. MR. SAMUEI", SHELLEY formerly of Staffordshire, England, and lately of Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land — died here

yesterday. His Funeral will take place to-morrow (Sunday) at 2 o'clock P. M., from Mrs. Millars Lodgings, when all friends are requested to attend. James Bltth, Undertaker. Wellington, 17th April, 1847.

BY THE " COMET." AT THE STORE of A. Hort, Senr. Loaf and Crushed Sugar. Wellington, 10th April. 1847.

LODGING.

WANTED, by a Gentleman, one or two Rooms, with a Fire Place and Attendance. Application to be made at the Office of this Paper. Wellington, April 10, 1847.

TO BE LET,

NEWRY FLOUR MILL, situated in the Hutt district, the property of the late F. A. Molesworth, Esq. For particulars apply to A. Ludlam, Executor. April 14, 1547.

FOR SALE.

A FINE COLLECTION of Grafted Apple Trees, (choice sorts). At the Nursery of Mr. Stockbridge, near Goathurst Farm, Ohiro. Wellington, 14th April, 1847.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned has received FIFTEEN COWS heavy in Calf, from Wairarapa, which they can strongly recommend to the Public. They can be inspected in Messrs. Rhodes' paddock, in Wade's Town. Early application is necessary, as the greater number have been applied for. W. B. Rhodes & Co. April 14, 1847.

JUST RECEIVED, And on Sa c at the Office of this Paper ; AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF Handsomely bound Pocket Bibles and Testaments. Wellington, April 17, 1847.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. April 16. — Cutter Ann and Sarah, 28 tons, Sinclair, from Porirua. Same day, — Cutter Hero, 30 tons, Hatch, from Wanganui. Same day. — Schooner Catherine, 25 tons, Burdett from Nelson. Same day. — Schooner Carbon, 25 tons, Joyce, from Wanganui.

DEPARTURES. April 14. — Schooner Governor Grey, 35 tons, Taylor, for Wanganui. April 16. — Cutter Royal William, 40 tons, Lovett, for Akaroa. Same day. — Brig Bee, 204 tons, Addams, for Sydney.

IN PORT. Schooner Dolphin, 20 tons, Hatt. H. M. Ship Calliope, 26 guns, Captain Stanley. Cutter Ann and Sarah, 28 tons, Sinclair. P. M. Hervey, Agent. Cutter Hero, 30 tons, Hatch. Schooner Catherine, 25 tons, Burdett. Schooner Carbon, 25 tons, Joyce. J. Vnrnhaxn, Agent.

Wellington Markets, Retail Prices, April 17, 1847. — First flour, £14:0 per ron ; Bread, per 2 lb. loaf, 4d. ; Beef, 7d. to Bd. perlb. ; Mutton, 7d. to Bd. perlb.; Pork, 4d. to 6d. per lb. ; -Fowls, per pair, 45. ; Ducks, per pair, ss. ; Geese, 7s. each; Turkeys, 7s. each; Fresh butter, Is. lid; per lb. ; Salt butter, Is. Bd. perlb. ; Potatoes, £7 per ton ; Eggs, 2s. per dozen ; Cheese, New Zealand, Is. 4d. per lb.; Bathurst; Bd. perlb. ; Maize, ss. per bush. ; Ale, 2s. per gallon ; Ham and Bacon, 6d. to 7d. per lb., Firewood, per cord, £\.