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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 316, 30 October 1860, Page 1

t?OR WELLINGTONJOANTERBURY *•■ and OTAGO.—The I.E.M. Steamship LORD ASHLEY will leave for the above ports on or about ' the 25th instant. FOR NEW PLYMOUTH and MANUKAU.—The steamship AIREDALE will be despatched on or about 2fc th instant. For freight or passage, apply at the Company's Office, Albion Wharf. 1230 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, us regular traders, viz. :— Tons. Zealandia . J- Foster . . 1600 Caduceus .... J. Cass . . ]600 . Clontarf .... A.W.Barclay. 1600 Egmont . . . .S. C. Gibson . 1200 Maori. .' . . . C.G.Petherbridgel2oo Joseph Fletcher . . . J. Pook . .1000 Cashmeie . . . . J- Byron . .1000 Cresswell . . . . W. C. Barnett . 1000 Bastings . . . .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 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 SCAIFB, Nelson and.New Plymouth. FOR 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. W lLilvLJii, , 5g9 Bridge-street. "DEGULAR TRADER between Nelson -Ew and Riwaka.—The schooner ANN, Alfred Olsten, Master. For freight or passage, apply to Mr. WINTERBURN, Napier Hotel. 254 STEAMER TOR 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 and machinery, notwithstanding the unusual violence of the gales which have lately prevailed, proves her beyond doubt a most SPXJS2TOXD SEA BOAT, and in every way calculated For ttoe Coast and Harbours of Hew Zealand. HER DRAUGHT OF WATER is 7g feet, which may be reduced by contemplated improvements. HER COWSTTIWPTION OS 1 VVSX, is 4J cwt. per hour, of good steam coal. This small consumption may be considered her highest qualification as A PROFITABLE EWTSRPRISB. She was taken off the Sydney and Wollongong trade (where she has been running uninterruptedly tor the last nine months), and placed upon the patent Blip for examination previous to making the present voyage. HSR 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. HBR HU£X> Vfta built by the New South Wales Government, and is THOROUGHLY COPPER FASTENED, and coppered with 32 and 28 ounce Government copper. EHGIWES 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 farorable 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. Having been recently painted and cleaned she is OPEN- FOR XWSF&CTION 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. pELO RU S HOTEL, •*• (Half-way between Nelson and Blenheim.) D. B. MACKENZIE, Pboprietob. The Public are respectfully informed that the tbore Hotel is now opened, and that every attention trill be given1 to the comfort of visitors. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best description. Good Paddock and Stabling. Bo»ts in readiness on the shortest notice, for parties •who may wish to view the magnificent bays in the Peloms Sound. D. B. M. is well acquainted with the Pelorus district, and will be glad to give information to intending Purchasers of Land. 835 NOTICE. — The ROYAL MAIL will leave VVAKEFIELD every Wednesday and Saturday, at Half-past Seven, a.m., and the HOLLY BUSH every Thuesdat, 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. roche's island. "jSJOTICE. —Any persons found trespas- -*■ sing, or cutting timber upon the above ground, now the property of the undersigned, will, after this intimation be PROSECUTED with the utmost rigor of the law. JOHN EERR, Jun. Waimea West, ' October .11, 1860. 9116 TAKE NOTICE. IVfECHANICS will find comfortable •"■L BOARD and LODGING may be had in a private home in the centre of the Town, at 23s»per week