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Colonist, Volume III, Issue 313, 19 October 1860, Page 1

THE COLONIST, published every Tuesday and Friday morning, is regularly forwarded to England, Sydney, Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide, Queensland, Tasmania, and. circulated throughout Australia generally. Parties desirous of having the " Summary for Europe and Australia" posted to their friends abroad, may send their addresses to this ofiioe, which will be promptly attended to. It is particularly requested that any irregularity in the delivery of this paper, may be notified at this Office, in order that steps may be taken to prevent a recurrence of the annoyance. The terms for advertisements are as under:—■ Eight lines . . .£O4O . Every line above eight 0 0 3 Every subsequent insertion will be charged one-half of the above prices. Every advertisement not exceeding fifteen words ■will be charged at the uniform rate of Is. for each insertion. Quarterly Advertisers will be charged according to a scale to be ascertained on application, at this office. MESSRS. ARTHUR WILLIS, GANN, and CO.'S PACKETS between LONDON and NEW ZEALAND.—The following first-class Ships (with others) are intended to be despatched to both Southern and Northern Ports, as regular traders, viz. :— Tons. Zealandia . . . .J. Foster . . 1600 Caduceus .... J. Cass . .1600 Clontarf . . . .A.W.Barclay. 1600 Egmont . . . .S. C. Gibson . 1200 Maori C.G.Pethcrbridgel2oo Joseph Fletcher . . .J. Pook . . 1000 Cashmeio .... J.Byron . .1000 Cresswell . . . . W. C. Barnett . 1000 Hastings . . . .H. May .: . 1000 Strathallan .... W. E. Williamson 1000 Harwood . . . '. W. Forsayth . 800 The undersigned, agents for the above splendid line of vessels, are authorised to arrange with settlers nere or at New Plymouth, who may be desirous of bringing their friends in Great Britain out to this colony, and are prepared either to pay the passage-money at once to them, or give satisfactory security for its payment on arrival cf the vessel. _ Further particulars on application to NASH AND SCAIFE, Nelson and New Plymouth. POB MOTUPIPI AND WAITAPU. THE favorite Schooner AUSTRALIAN MAID, A. H. Grote, master, will SAIL REGULARLY for the above places until further notice. For freight or passage, apply on board; or, to W. WILKIE, 529 Bridge-street. "REGULAR TRADER between Nelson ■*•*' and Eiwaka.—The schooner ANN, Alfred Olsten, Master. For freight or passage, apply to Mr. WINTERBUKN, Napier Hotel. 254 STEAMER FOR SALE. The splendid fast-sailing Paddle Steamer RAPID, Geokge Levies, Commander. Burden 96 tons as per register. 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 and machinery, notwithstanding the unusual violence of the gales which have lately prevailed, proves her beyond doubt a most SPIiECTDTD SSA. BOAT, and in every way calculated For tHe Coast and Harbours of Sew Zealand. HER 9BAVCHT OF WATER ia 7£ feet, which may be reduced by contemplated improvements. HER CON-SUMPTION OF FUSXi is 4£ cwt. per hour, of good steam coal. This small consumption may be considered her highest qualification as A PROFITABLE ENTERPRISE. 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 HVX.Xi was built by the New South Wales Government, and is 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, need no other 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. Eeduction 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. Having been recently painted and cleaned she is OPEN FOR INSPECTION1 The owner being most anxious to make a sale, the terms will bo 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. IUiIH, ELO RU S HOTEL, (Half-way between Nelson and Blenheim.) D, B. MACKENZIE, Proprietor. The Public are respectfully informed that the above Hotel is now opened, and that every attention will be given to the comfort of visitors. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best description. Good Paddock and Stabling. Boats in readiness on the shortest notice, for parties who may wish to view the magnificent bays in the Pelorus Sound. D. B. M. is well acquainted with th« Pelorus district, and will be glad to give information to intending Purchasers of Land. 835 KOTICE. — The ROYAL MAIL will leave WAKEFIELD every Wednesday and Satdbday, at Half-past Seven, a.m., and the HOLLY BUSH every Thursday, at Nine, a.m., if the river permits. N.B.—All orders executed on commission, Parcels delivered, &c, &c, by ' J. ANDREWS, 58 Mail Contractor. On sale at the Colonist Ojftice t THE U1?ION TUNE BOOK •*- «A CONTINUATION. 9T7