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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 315, 26 October 1860, Page 1

FOR WELLINGTON, CANTERBURY and OTAGO.—TI}e I.R.M. Steamship LORD ASHLEY will leave 'iW the above ports on or about the 25th instaDt. FOR NEW PLYMOUTH1 and MANUKAU.—The steamship AIREDALE will be despatched on or '•bout 26th instant. For freight or passage, apply at the Company's Office, Albion Wharf. 1230 MESSRS. ARTHUR WILLIS, GANN, <LTI- 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 . . 1 GOO Clontarf . . . . A.W.Barclay. 1600 Egrnont .... S.C.Gibson . 1200 Maori C.G.Petherbridgel2oo Joseph Fletcher . . . J. Pook . •-•W00 Cashmeie . . .. . J; Byron . ; ;.i^ooo Cresswell .... W. C. BarnettV. ICffiO Hastings ;. .: . .H. May . . 1000 Strathallan; .' . . W. R. Williamson 1000 Harwood . , . . W. Forsayth ;. 800 The undersigned, agents for the above splendid line of vessels, are authorised to arrange with settlers here 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 pace 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. FOR MOTUPIPI AND WAITAPU. THHE 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 b / 6 X* w> WI LKIE, 539 . Bridge-street. REGULAR TRADER between Nelson j ■*^* and Rituka.—The schooner ANN, Alfred Olsten, Master. For freight or passage, apply to Mr. WINTER- j BUKN, Napier Hotel. 254 ! STEAMER FOE SALE. The splendid fast-sailing Paddle Steamer RAPID, George Lbvien, 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 and machinery, notwithstanding , the unusual violence of the gales which have lately prevailed, proves her beyond doubt a most SPIiBCTDXD SEA BOAT, and in every way calculated Tor the Coast and Harbours of New Zealand. BBS SmAUGHT OF WATER is 7$ feet, which may be reduced by contemplated improvements. hek coxarsuasPTiow of fubx> is 4J cwt. per hour, of good steam coal. This small consumption may be considered her highest qualification as A PROFITABLE ENTERPRISE. She was taken-ogf the Sydney and Wollongong trade (where she has been running uninterruptedly for the last nine months), and placed upon the patent Blip for examination previous to making the present voyage. BBR 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 arid performances, both for speed and safety, are most favorably known. HSR HTJXX. was built by the New South Wales Government, and is TBOROVOHOT COPPER FASTENED, and coppered with 32 and 28 ounce Government copper, BSJGIN3GS 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 fayorable 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 commodions and airy, having every comfort and convenience usual to a well ordered steamer. Having been recently painted and cleaned she is OPE2T FOR INSPECTION ! The owner being most anxious to make a sale, the terms will be moderate and liberal. Also, 120 tons NEWCASTLE COALS, may be I taken at cost price if the vessel be sold, at the option of the purchaser. J. LEVIEN AND CO., Agents, 1140 Bridge-street. { X> ELO RU S HO T E L,; .■*• (Half-way between Nelson and Blenheim.) D. B. MACKENZIE, Pbopbietob. 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. v. B. M. iSiWell acquainted with the Pelorus district, and will' be glad to give information to intending Purchasers of Land. 835 N~~OTICE — The ROYAL MAIL will leave WAKEFIBLD every Wednesday and Satubdat, at Half-past Seven, a.m., and the HOLLY BUSH every Thubsdat, at Nine, a.m., if the river permits. N.B.—All orders executed on commission, Parcel! delivered, &c, &c, by J. ANDREWS, 58 > Mail Contractor, j boche's island. . j Any persons found trespas- -*-" sing, or cutting timber upon the above ground, now the property of the undersigned, will, after \ this intimation be PP.OSECDTED with the utmost rigor of the law. JOHN KERB, Jun. Waimea West, ! October 11, iB6O. 9116 TAKE NOTICE. MECHANICS will find comfortable BOARD and LODGING may be had in a private house in the centre of the Town at 28s. per week Apply at the office of th« Colonist* 961