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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VIII, Issue 688, 6 March 1852, Page 1

FOR SALE, EX “CHIEFTAIN;' @ LONDON. O IMPROVED Iron Ploughs, complete Invoices of Hunting, Half Shafto, Racing, and Ladies’ Saddles liftbices of Waggon Whips, and assorted Ladies’ and Gent’s Riding Whips, and other Saddlery Hervet, Johnston, & Co. Lombard-street, January 7, 1852. HENRY H. WILLIS& CO.’s New Zealand Line of Packets T7OR Auckland, New Plymouth. JC Wellington, Nelson, Lyttelton Otago. One of the following fine first-class 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 Bentinch 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 ....'7OO ~ A New Ship. ~ 700 ~ Clara , G. Potter .... 600 „

Simlah. „ Chas.Robertson,7so „ 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 bestrictlj T 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 sight of economy in the Rates of Passage,) will continue to be promptly adopted. Chief Cabin Fare, Lower Deck-Hor one person, the whole Cabin,measuring not less than 6 feet square, 50 Guineas, 55 Guineas payable in the Colony; two persons in same Cabin 35 Guineas each, 40 Guineas payable in the Colony. Chief Cabin Fare,Lower Deck— For one person, the whole Cabin, measuring not less than 6 feet ath wart-ships, and. 4J feet fore-and-aft, 40 Guineas, 45 Guineas payable in 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 each. Steerage— Enclosed Berths, 17 Guineas each; payable the Colony, 20 Guineas each. Steerage —Open Berths for Single Men, 15 Guineas each payable in the Colony, IS Guineas each. Provisions included. A separate Cabin allowed to each married couple. Chil dren under 7 years to pay one-third, and under 14 years two thirds Passage Money. Persons desirous of procuring 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 were 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 T. J. White & Co. Lyttelton Longden & Le Chen. Nelson Morrison & Sclanders. N.B.—Goods directed to be shipped by ibis line of Packets will receive every attention and despatch. Wellington, Ist September 1851.

Wellington Markets, Retail Prices, March 6, 1852.—First flour, £3O per ton ; Bread, per 21b. loaf, 7o- i Beef, sd. to 6d. per lb. ; Mutton, 4id. to sd. per lb.; Pork, sd. to 6d. per lb. ; Fowls, per pair, os. ; Ducks, per pair, 4s. ; Geese, 4s. eacn ; Turkeys, ss. each ; Fresh butter. Is, o<l. per lb.; Salt butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; Potatoes, £4 pei ton ; Eggs, Is. 6d. perdoz. ; Cheese, New Zealand, Is. 2d. per lb. ; Bathurst; Is. per lb. ; Maize, 3s. 6d. per bush,; Ale, 2s. per gallon ; Ham aud Bacon, 6d. to 7,d. per IV. ; Firewood, per ton. ISs.