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Otago Daily Times, Issue 72, 7 February 1862, Page 4

Auctions. RAWSON & THE EXECUTORS OF C. E. YON ALZDORF, DECEASED. TO BE SOLD BY DIRECTION OF THE SUPREME COURT. MR. ,T. H. WALLACE will sell by Public Auction (by order of tlie Supreme Court) on THURSDAY, the 27th day of March, 18G2, on the premises, at 2 o'clock, p in., that valuable freehold known as the " Criterion" hotel, situated on Lnmbton Quay, Wellington. This well-built and spacious hotel possesses great advantages as a Family or Commercial Hotel or Club House, having- every accommodation, with out-houses, stables, warm, shower, and vapour baths; a good supply of excellent water, and every facility for conducting- a first ela-s business. The premises arc delightfully situated in the best part of the town, within a few seconds' walk of the new Public Wharf now in course of erection, and of the Government Buildings. For further particulars, and cards to view, apply to the Auctioneer, or to Charles B. Izard, Solicitor, Wellington. Wellington, 14th Jan., 18G2. "WEDNESDAY. 12th FEBRUARY. SALE BY AUCTION. SO RESERVE. Splendid opportunity for parties in want of good business sites or comfortable dwelling houses. rfIHOMAS "DICK has received instructions to sell JL by Public Auction, in his store, Princes Street, on Wednesday, 12th February, at one o'clock sharp, One Town section having 82 feet frontage to Moray place, and being 180 feet in depth. There are two cottages erected on the ground, one of four and one of five rooms, at present in the occupation of Dr Burns and Mr. Heffernan. To bo disposed of in one, two, or three allotments to suit purchasers, Must be sold without reserve, as the owner is leaving for home. Terms easy. One third, cash ; balance by "approved bills, or to remain secured on the property at 12A per cent interest. For further particulars, apply to Jones and Williamson., or the Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th. To Lightermen, Coasters, Captains of Vessels, and others. The well-known schooner " ESTHER ANN," 40 tons register, of large carrying capacity on a light draught, of water. ~D B. MARTIN & CO. arc instructed to offer XV. for sale, by auction, on Monday next, Feb. 10th, at 1 o'clock, on the Jetty, The well-known schooner " Esther Ann," built at Geelong expressly for the lightering trade. She is of extremely lisrht draught of water with a full cargo, and can be recommended as a safe and profitable investment, either for a lighter or coaster. She is well-known as a good paying- craft, and is well found, and ready for sea. Can be seen alongside the Jetty. Terms at Sale. Apply to R. B. MARTIN & CO. TO HOTEL-KEEPERS. SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. Splendid Opening for Business. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. ON MONDAY, 10th February. At 1 o'clock sharp. No Reserve. OWING- to the Proprietor being obliged to leave New Zealand, the "Melbourne Hotel," situated in the township Gabriel's Chilly, and at present doing a. first-rate business, will be sold by public auction, on MONDAY, the 10th inst., at 1 o'clock, Together with the Stock-in-Trade, Consisting of— ' Wines, Spirits, Ales, Syrups, Furniture, Bedding, Hops, Acid, Sugar, &c. Immediate possession cn.n be had. Terms—Cash. Public Companies. A USTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL. COMx\ PANY'S COAL, screened or smithy, delivered at shortest notice, in city or suburbs, by the undersigned. JAMES L. & C. BURKE, Princes-street, opposite Barracks. npilE AUSTRALASIAN INSURANCE JL COMPANY, (Fire, Life, and Marine,) Head Offices —Hall of Commerce, Collins-street west. directors : Hon. Alex. Fraser, M.L.C., Chairman E. L. Montefiorc, Esq., Vice-Chairman Hon. Joseph Sutherland, M.L.C. J. M. Joshua, E?q. James Spowors, Esq. James Graham, Esq. SUBURBAN AGEXTS. Richmond, Mr. John Wright South Ynrra, Mr. .1. Evans Fitzrov, Mr. Gardner Collhi"wood, North Melbourne, and Carlton, Mr. T. J. Martin Brighton, Mr. Simmonds Wiliiamstown, Captain Lawrence Sandridge, Messrs. Tallant & Co. WM. M ACRED lE, Secretary. PROSPECTUS 01' TIIK "VICTORY" SCREW STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, FOR PURCHASING, GETTING OFF, AND REFITTING THE SCREW STEAM-SHIP " VICTORY." ™Capital: £7000; in 1400 Shares of £5 each. £2 payable upon allotment, and the remainder in calls not exceeding £1 each, extending over a period of Four Months. It is estimated that the cost of putting the ship afloat will be £2000 Amount payable to present proprietors in cash for purchase of Vessel 1500 Do. by Hills for do Fitting out and contingencies 2000 £7000 IT is proposed to form the above Company for the purpose of taking the steam-ship " Victory" off the beach, and re-fitting- her for sea. The "Victory" is a screw-steamer of 1000 tons gross register, and fitted with engines of 180 horsepower. She is known as one of the strongest and fastest vessels in Australia. She now lies on the beach at high-water mark, and on sand, there being no rocks or dangers in the way of taking her on". She is not strained or injured in any way. Her engines are in perfect working- order; and, if she were got off, which Mr. James"Scott (the Engineer) states may be easily accomplished at moderate expense, she might be fitted for sea at short notice, and at a trilling outlay. Mr. James Scott, of Newcastle, N.S.W., proprietor of the patent, slip there, and well-known for his ingenious and successful accomplishment of similar undertakings, proposes to lift the ship and convey her into deep water by means of a hydraulic apparatus (now in use in England), for which he possesses a patent. Mr. Scott estimates the expense of taking the ship off at £2000. The "Victory" was valued, at the time she was rnn ashore, at from £23,000 to £30,000 ; and, in the opinion of competent judges, would be worth the same sum if successfully got' afloat again and refitted for sea. The hull of the " Victory" was purchased by her present proprietors, who offer to hand her over to the Company upon the following terms: —£1500 to be paid down on giving possession, and £1500 in bills. It will be for the shareholders to determine whether the Company shall sell the vessel and realize their profit, or make nmmareiuents to run her. The rapid increase of the New Zealand trade has given greatly increased employment to the colonial steamers ; and, owing to. the recent loss of several, such vessels are at the present time greatly hi demand and enhanced in value. The "Victory5' is well-known as a vessel eminently suited, from her size and speed, for the intercolonial trade, in which she might be employed with great advantage to the province, and large direct profit to the proprietors. One-half of the shares have already been taken up, and on a sufficient number being allotted, a meeting of Shareholders will be called for the purpose of properly organizing the Company. In the meantime applications for Shares may be made at the office o Messrs. R. B. Martin & Co. Dunedin, Jan. 15., 1862. MONEY TO LEND. PROPOSALS are invited by the Committee of the Otago Building and Land Society for investment of £500 in sums of not less than £100, on real security within the Province for a period of. 3 years certain. Applications stating rate of interest and security to be offered, to be lodged with the undersigned on or before Friday, 14th instant, J> CHAS. REID, Secretary,