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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 4, Issue 172, 5 January 1860, Page 1

“WHITE STAR” LINE FOR LONDON DIRECT. On SATURDAY, THE 28th JANUARY, FULL OR NOT FULL. Warranted in Time for the May Wool Sales The Celebrated A 1 Clipper Ship “Mermaid,” 2100 TONS BURTHEN, James White, Esq. Commander, WILL be ready to receive Cargo the first Week in January, And be dispatched for LONDON direct, punctually on the 28th, which will enable her to Arrive, in ample time for the MAY WOOL SALES, her average passage from Melbourne being 76 days. Wool dnd other Produce will be taken at the CURRENT RATES OF FREIGHT, and Shippers will find this an excellent opportunity, as the MERMAID is the only vessel that can reach London in time for the MAY SALES. Wool from coasters can be put on board without expense, and every facility will be afforded by the Undersigned for storing and shipping wool and other cargo. The accommodations for all classes of Passengers in this Splendid Vessel are unsurpassed by any Ship afloat, and several cabins are already engaged. The Saloon is fitted and furnished with Piano, Library, and every requisite, and a most liberal table will be provided. Second and Third class Passengers will also be provisioned on a most liberal scale, and the Ship will carry an experienced Surgeon. Such a favourable opportunity for a direct passage to the Mother Country has never been offered at this Port. For Plans of Saloon and further Particulars as to Freight and Passage Money, Apply to W. & G. TURNBULL & Co. Wellington Or, TAYLOR, WATT & CO. Wanganui Dec. 8,1859.

THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1836. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED £2,000,000. Reserve Fund £215,596 11s. 11d. Liability of the Company unlimited. Amount of Claims for losses by Fire, 1853, £190,372 12s. 7d. WM. BOWLER, SON & Co. Agents, Wellington. JAMES BROUGHTON, Sub-Agent, Wanganui. Aug. 11, 1859.

NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY FOR FIRE & LIFE AT HOME & ABROAD. Established in 1836. Incorporated by Act of Parliament. Capital £1,259,760 Sterling. Chairman of Board of Directors, The Right Hon. Lord Earnest Bruce M. P. THIS Company offers to intending Insurers peculiar facilities and advantages, among others— Reduced Rates of Premium. Prompt Settlement of Claims without the delay of Referring to England. The Residents of Wanganui and the surrounding District are respectfully informed that Copies of Prospectus, Forms of Proposal, and any other information respecting the Company can be obtained on application in— Wanganui, To MESSRS. TAYLOR, WATT & Co.; Wellington, To THOMAS BARLOW, Agent for the Province. Wanganui, May 21, 1857.

For Sale, SUPERIOR FINE-WOOLED RAMS, Also, A few PRIME WETHERS. Wangaehu, T. SHIELDS. For Particulars apply to J. Gerse, Commercial Hotel. Nov. 17, 1859. MONEY TO LEND upon Mortgage. Apply to H. ROSS. Dec. 15, 1859.