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TRIAL TRIP TO THE DIGGINGS. STEAMER " RAPID." GEORGE LEVIEN, Commander. The above Vessel will make her FIRST TRIP TO COLLINGWOOD ON TUESDAY, Snd OCTOBER, To start from the Albion Wharf at Ten o'clock, a.m., puuctually, and from the Wharf, Collingwood, on the FRIDAY MORNING FOLLOWING, at half-past Ten, a.m., punctually; thus leaving nearly TWO AND A-HALF DAYS FOR PLEASURE OE BUSINESS AT THE AORERE DIGGINGS. SALOON PASSAGE ■ • - • • 255. DECK PASSAGE (Before Paddles) - - • 10s. FREIGHT AS AGREED. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED ON BOARD ON MODERATE TERMS. J. LEVIEN AND CO., IH4 AGENTS.

'"TO ARRIVE per WILLIAM ALFRED, -"- shortly expected— Company's Pieces, No. 1 Ditto ditto, No. 2 Ditto Meltings Manilla Sugar Superior Congou Tea N.S.W. Soap Price's Belmont Sperm Candles Mould Candles Cabin Biscuits, in casks Sardines, £ boxes Black Pepper Confectionery Manilla Cigars Habano ditto Sole and Kip Leather Boots and Shoes Wrapping Paper, &c, &c. Together with a seasonable assortment of DRAPERY and CLOTHING, consisting of— Men's colonial cut Mole Trousers, Gotten and Woollen Bedford Cord ditto, Colonial Tweed ditto, Boy's Cotton Cord ditto, Men's and Youths' *Bcotch Twill Shirts, Hosiery, Crimean Shirts, Elastic and Cotton Braces, Neckties, Rough Brown Hollands, Flannels, Bleached Sheeting, Roll Jaconet, Long Cloths, Reel Cotton, Parasols, Lindsey Eobes and Skirts, Black and Colored Alpaccas, See., &c., &c. D. MOORE. Trafalgar-street, Sept. 25. 1138 EX JOHN PHILLIPS. O SUPERIOR DOG CARTS, with the latest improvements, for sale at the Warehouse of D; MOORE, Trafalgar-street. September 25. 1139 TO BE SOLD. HPO BE SOLD in a healthy and pleasant -*- situation, commanding fine sea and land views, a four-roomed HOUSE and GARDEN, with well of water, and most conveniently situated. Apply to H. B. HUDDLESTON, Trafalgar-stieet. 1141 "CHILES.—FILES of the following de--L scriptions, and of first-rate quality, are now on sale:— . 4£, 5 and 6 inch Frame Saw Files 4, 4J. 5 and 6 inch Taper do. 6, 8 and 10 inch Round Bastard do, 12,14, 16 and 18 inch Flat do. do. Samples and prices obtainable on application to E. C, Colonist Office. H4B WANTED, a PRIME GOAT, in Milk. »» Apply, stating price, to A. 8.C., Colonist Office. H47 A PPLES WANTED—FOR CASH.— -£*- AKERSTEN'S STOKE, New Wharf. . 1149 WANTED, a GENERAL HOUSE SERVANT. Apply to Mrs. JERVIS, Commercial Hotel. . T134 HD. JACKSON has just received— • Music Paper, Books, and Portfolios | A small assortment of Music Children's Books in great variety Patent Inkstands ■ : • Blotting Cases, Copy Books Most of the leading periodicals, including the "* latest Fashion Books Novels, &c, &c. Back numbers of the Illustrated Papers on sale at half the usual prices. H. D. JACKSON, 1]37 ' ■ Stationer. VOLUNTEER RIFLES. COMPULSORY DRILLS will.commence from SATURDAY, the 15th instant, when Members absent at Roll-call will •be Fined for nonattendance, in pursuance of the 6th article of the, Government, Regulations. FREDERICK E. HORNEMAN, Captain, Acting Adjutant of the District. Dated, Motueka, Bth September, 1860. 1142 NELSON COLLEGE.—A CLASS for ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY will be formed at the commencement of the ensuing Quarter: meeting every TUESDAY, at Four o'clock. \ It is proposed to offer to those (not being pupils of the College) who may be able to attend it with advantage, the opportunity of doing so, at a fee of 10s. for the course, which will comprehend about 12 or 14 lessons. . , • ~ Applications for admission to be made to the. Principal. ' ' • ■ By order of the Governors, A. G.JENKINS, ■ ' Secretary. September 25. 3 G

UOR THE WAIRAU calling at PICTON. -*- —The favorite old trader MARY, will sail forty-eight hours after arrival, which is hourly expected. For freight or passage, apply to THOMAS ASKEW, 1135 Bridge-street. STEAMER FOR SALE. The splendid fast-sailing Paddle Steamer RAPID, George Levien, Commander. Burden 96 tons as per register. THIS FINE STEAMER, having just completed her passage from Sydney to this port, under steam and sail, without losing a rope yarn, or damaging her hull aud machinery, notwithstanding the unusual violence of the gales which have lately prevailed, proves her beyond doubt a most SPXiECTBXXt SEA BOAT, and in every way calculated Tor the Coast and Harbours of New Zealand. HER DRAtTOHT OP "WATER is 7h feet, which may be reduced by contemplated improvements. HER CONSUMPTION" OP FUESi is 4i cwt. per hour, of good steam coal. This small consumption may be considered her highest qualification as A PROFITABLE EKTBBPRISS, She was taken off the Sydney and Wollongong trade (where she has been running uninterruptedly for the last nine months), and placed upon the patent slip for examination previous to making the present voyage. HER CERTIFICATES are of the fullest and most satisfactory nature as to hull and machinery, and are open for inspection, by intending purchasers, at the office of the agents. She was insured in Sydney, at the lowest premium, as a FIRST CLASS VESSEL, and her policy can be renewed on application there, as her character and performances, both for speed and safety, are most favorably known. HER HUH was built by the New South Wales Government, and iB THOROUGHLY COPPER FASTENED, and coppered with 32 and 28 ounce Government copper. ENGINES being by Napier, of 40 horse power, and in most perfect working order, and thorough repair, neednoother comment; they are of Low Pressure, and working to 91bs., are capable of propelling the vessel, under favorable circumstances, 10 miles an hour. Her Measurements are as follow :— From fore part of stem to stern post 86 feet. Main breadth outside plank . 19 feet. Depth of hold . .9 feet. Gross tonnage , . .96 tons. Reduction for propelling power 35 tons. [Registered tonnage , . 61 tons. The Ladies' and Gentlemen's CABINS are commodious and airy, having every comfort and convenience usual to a well ordered steamer. She is at present being painted and cleaned, and vail be OPEN FOR INSPECTION to buyers as she now lies at anchor; and for the public ABOUT SATURDAY NEXT, when she will be at the Government wharf. The owner being most anxious to make a sale, the terms will be moderate and liberal. Also, 120 tons NEWCASTLE COALS, may be taken at cost price if the vessel be sold, at the option of the purchaser. J. LEVIEN AND CO., Agents, 1140 Bridge-street. • NOTICE. NO DEBTS contracted by the CREW of the barque JOHN PHILLIPS, from London, will be recognised or paid by the Captain. Nelson, 26th September. 1143 On sale at the Colonist Office. ■THACKERAY'S HUMORISTS. Su- -*- perior Edition. On sale at the Colonkt Office. LEDGERS, DAYBOOKS, CASEBOOKS. &c., &c—-A small assortment of Account Books to be Bold at a very low rate. Also, Bibles and Testaments. "ROARD and LODGING with every "*-^ comfort provided for a few single Gentlemen at the undersigned. Terms moderate. M. H. SMART, Next to Mr. Oxley's Photographic Gallery, Bridge-street. 951