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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VIII, Issue 671, 7 January 1852, Page 1

HENRY H. WILLIS & CO.’s New Zealand Line of Packets. |? 0R Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Nelson, Lyttelton cSeSscisiand Otago. One of the following fine first-ciass ships, the Commanders of which are well acquainted with the Trade, will be despatched from London to New Zealand at intervals of six weeks, by Henry H. Willis & Co.:— Lord William Bentinck Capt. J. Allan... .650 tons Barbara Gordon.... ~ W. Lilley .... 500 „ Sir Edward Paget.. ~ A. Barclay .... 700 ~ Victory W. L. Mullens 700 „ Cresswell „J. Williams.... 700 ~ Stately, ~ T. Ginder .... 700 ~ A New Ship ~ 700 Clara „ G. Potter .... 600 ’’ Shntah .. ~ Chas. Robertson ~ Columbus ~ H. Holton .... 650 ” Cashmere „ G. Pearson .... 700 ~ The above Ships are well known for the superioritv of their Passenger accommodations, and for their fast-sailing qualities; and, when required, they will carry experienced Surgeons. The character which this line of Packets has acquired for punctuality of sailing will be strictly maintained, thereby preventing the great expense to Passengers of delay in London, and offering to Shippers the certainty of the first market in the Colony. The whole arrangements of-these vessels are based upon an experience of upwards of seven years, during which Henry H. Willis & Co.’s Line of Packets has been regularly established between England and New Zealand, and every improvement which, from time to time, suggests itself as conducive to the comfort of Passengers, (without losing sightof economy in the Rates of Passage,) will continue to be promptly adopted. Chief Cabin Fare, Lower Deck— For one person, the whole Cabin , measuring not less than 6 feet square, 50 Guineas, 55 Guineas payable in the Colony; two persons in -amp Cabin 35 Guineas each, 40 Guineas payable in the Colour. Chief Cabin Fare, Lower Deck— For one person, the whole Cabin, measuringnot less than 6 feet athwart-ships,and 41 feei fore-and-aft, 40 Guineas, 45 Guineas pavable iu the Colony; two persons in same Cabin, 30 Guineas each, 35 Guineas payable in the Colony. Poop and Stern Cabins by special agreement. Fore Cabin Fare— Enclosed Cabins, 20 Guineas each; payable in the Colony, 24 Guineas eacn. Steerage— Enclosed Berths, 17 Guineas each; payable in the Colony, 20 Guineas each. •Steerage—Open Berths for Single Men, 15 Guineas each; payable in the Colony, IS Guineas each. Sir- Provisions included. A separate Cabin allowed to each married couple. Children under* years to pay one-third,and under 14 years two thirds Passage Money. Persons desirous of procur’ng passages for friends to New Zealand can arrange, if required, for payment to be made, through the Agents at the different Ports, who will furnish prospectuses with every information requisite, and if the passage money be paid at the time of giving the order, the same rate will be charged as if it weie paid in England, and the money will be returned without deduction, if the parties intended should not avail themselves of the arrangement ; or the money can be remitted direct to Messrs. H. H. Willis & Co., 3 Crosby Square, London, on the same terms. Agents :— At Wellington Bethune & Hunter. Auckland Brown & Campbell. Otago J. M'Andrew & Co. Lyttelton ...... Lonc.den & Le Cken. Nelson ...... Morrison & Sclanders. N.B.—Goods directed to be shipped by this line of Packets will receive every attention and despatch. Wellington, Ist September 1851. For Sale. DECEPTION, a Chesnut Gelding, 6 years old, by' Riddlesworth, own brother to LieutenantTrafford's well-known mare Naenae. This horse has never started in any race, and is consequently eligible for the ensuing Produce Stakes. He is perfectly sound, and can be seen at • H. Wintringham’s Lit ery Stabies, Te Aro. Wellington, December 10, 1851.

Wellington Markets, Retail Prices, January 7, 1852. — First flour, £ll per ton; Bread, per 21b. loaf, 4u. ; Beef, sd. to 6d. per lb. Mutton, to sd. per lb. ; Pork, sd. to 6d. per lb. ; Fowls, per pair, 3s. ; Ducks, per pair, 4s. ; Geese, 4s. each ; Turkeys, ss. each; Fresh butter, os. 10<l. per lb.; Sait butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; Potatoes, £6 pei ton ; Eggs, Is. 2d. perdoz. ; Cheese, New Zealand, Is, 2d. per lb. ; Bathurst, Is. per lb. ; Maize, 3s. 6d. per bush,; Ale, 2s. per gallon ; Ham and Bacon, fid. to 7u» per Iv. ; Firewood, per ton. 18s.