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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 550, 9 November 1850, Page 1

PHOENIX.

nn HE IMPORTED ENTIRE HORSE X Phoenix, imported by Mr. Hill, of Sydney, and sold to Mr. Rouse, of Box Hill, near Windsor, for 800 Guineas. Phoenix is a beautiful bay, with black points, and full of bone, stands 16 hands 1 inch high, with superior action, and free from natural defects. Phoenix was got by Young Phantom, dam by Admiral, whose sire was General Benefit: Young Phantom, by Phantom, winner of the Derby in 1811, and sire of Cedric and Cobweb, winners of the Derby and Oaks in 1824, and of Middleton, winner of the Derby in 1825, dam Emetine, winner of the Claret in 1821, by Waxy, sire of Webb, Wofull, Wire, Whisker, Whalebone, Bfc. Phoenix obtained the premium at Beverly in 1840, given by the East Riding Agricultural Society, to the best Stallion for getting Coach Horses and Hunters, beating five others. Captain Apperly, who was for several years in New South Wales, purchasing Horses for the H.E.1.C.5., preferred the colts of Phoenix's get to an} in the Colony. To Stand this Season, At Mr. Brown's Farrp, old campground, River Hutt, every Monday and Tuesday; at H. Winteringham's Stables, Lombard Street, every Wednesday and Saturday ; and at Mr. Brown's, Porirua, every Thursday and Friday. For the convenience of Mares, Paddocks will be provided at the old camp ground, River Hutt, at 3s. per week, but without responsibility. Terms — Three Pounds each Mare. An allowance will be made to bona fide owners of three or more mares. Payments to be made on or before the Ist January, 1851. James Brown, Old Camp Ground, Eiver Hutt. October 9, 1850.

WELLINGTON BRANCH

of the ALLIANCE Fire Assurance Company, of London.

Established by Act of Parliament, March, 1824.

CAPITAL— FIVE MILLIONS STERLING.

Board of Directors:— ~ Presidents Samuel Gurney, Esq. I Sir Moses Montifiore, I Bart. Directors George H. Barnett.Esq John Irving, Esq. Sir E, N. Bnxton, Bart. Louis Lucas, Esq. M. P. Thomas Masterman, Sir R. Campbell, Bart. Esq. Sir George Carroll. Baron L.de Rothschild The Right Hon. G. R. M.P. Dawson. Sir A. N. de RothsJames Fletcher, Esq. child, Bart. Charles Gibbes, Esq. Oswald Smith, Esq. William Gladstone.Esq Melvil Wilson, Esq. Samuel Gurney, Jun., Esq.

The Undersigned have the pleasure to inform the public of Wellington that they have been appointed Agents of the above Company, and that they are authorized to effect Fire Assurances at, the rates of premium and on the conditions laid down by the Board of Directors. Hervey, Johnston & Co. Agents. Lombard Street, 10th October, 1850.

WELLINGTON NURSERY,

Tinakore. TAMES M'BETH begs to intimate that the V following are now ready for sale: — Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants Cucumber Plants, Melon ditto Rhubarb do.. Cherry Trees in Garden pots Tulip and Anemone Roots Specimens of the Flowers now to be seen at his Store, Pipitea. 12th October, 1850.