LOST, CR STRAYED. A Black and Tan Sheep Bitch, answering "*^ lo the mime of" Yankee." Any one Finding the same will, on delivery to Mr. Scott, Mitre Hotel, receive Ten Shillings reward. Any person detaining the Dog after this Notice will be Prosecuted. ~ FOR SALE, A Superior Piano, by D'Almaine & Co., "^- Loudon, selected by a professional agent, in Sydney, for Dr. McDonald, and only parted with by him through want of present accommodation. For particulars apply to Mr. Alport, Lyttelton. Nov. 7th, 1855. Sheep for Sale. IKAA EWKS, from two-tooth, upyZJ\J\J Wi ,i(l S) bred in the colony, and deliverable at any time. 600 Imported two-tooth ewes, in lamb, by first class rams, perfectly acclimated, and well w'orthv the attention of stockowuers. 1,000 Acclimated Imported ewes, in lamb, by itfr^orted Saxon rains, may if convenient to the purchaser be left on their present run on the *sual terms. These ewes, are now in their full prime, and were selected with great care from one of the best flocks in Australia. Also, a few well bred ranis, in lots to suit purchasers. Apply to John T. Parkinson, Stock Commission agent. ON SALE, Ex " Maori and " Colchester,'' HORSE and BULLOCK DRAYS, Patent Iron Ploughs, with extra fillings, Harrows, zig-zag, Coal. Apply to Cookson, Bowler, & Co. Lytteltou. Aug.. On Sale, Superior: maukitius sugar, Ale in 3 doz. cases. F. Noblk Campbell & Co. Oxford Street, L-ttelton, 21st Supt, 1855. Kaiapoi.Wool and General Stores. THE Undersigned has on sale at the above store, Tea, Congou and Souchong, in chests, half do"., and qr. do. Sugar, moist and loaf Coffee, fiour, rice, and oatmeal Pearl bailey, arrowroot, and sago Soap, washing-soda, starch, anil blue Salt, coarse and fine Soda, carbonate and tartaric acid Tobacco and pipes Pickles, bottled fruits and sauces Pepper, candles, matches Salad oil, vinegar Crockery, and earthenware, assorted Tinware, assorted American axes, iron pots Nails, patent and shingle Blankets, blue, red, scarlet, and white Shirts, white, regatta, aud Scotch twill Do. blue aud red serge Coats, reefing, shooting, fishing, &c. Vests, men's and boys' Felt bats, do. Men's and boys' boots, in great variety Ladies' boots and shoes, do. Wool packs Together with an extensive assortment drapery, hosiery, &c, ceo., &c. YV. Norman, Agent. Kaiapoi, May 9th, 1855. riIHE Undersigned beg- to inform the pub- -■- licin general that he has for sale at his stores in London Street, Lyttelton, late in the occupation of Mr. Fraser, the following stock of varied and useful goods lately arrived from England per Grasmere. Men's caps Boys' fancy do. Ladies' cloth and leather boots and shoes Children's do. do. 1 case of the best assorted perfumery A large assortment of the best Welsh and English flannels. Also a huge assortment of drapery, haberdashery, groceries, &c. D. P. DIMOND, Settlers' Warehouse,