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New Zealander, Volume 5, Issue 328, 14 July 1849, Page 2

ripHEUndersigtied will retire from Business M at the close of this month. All persons to whom he is indebted are requested to present their accounts for payment, and to those indebted will be pleased to forward the same. J. S. POLACS. July sth, 1849. ,

NOTICE is hereby given that, whereas the Undersigned was induced to purchase fiom ccitain Native Chiefs of New Zealand, their light and title, and that of their Heirs and Successor*, to certain Islets known as the MoROTim or CmccFNs, the Pokohinu or*Anvls, and the Te Witi Rai or Poor Knights by vhtue of Pre-emption Certificates, No. 152, dated 27th January, 1845; No. 187, 10th Febiuary, 1845; No. 1 79, same date— which were issued in favour of the Undersigned in accordance with a proclamation issued by Governor Fitzßoy, with the consent of his Council, on the 10th October, 1844. And whereas instiuctions from certain of 11. M.'s Secretaries of State for the Colonies have recommended to H. E. Governor Grey, the early settlement of the Claims arising from the aforesaid Proclamations, which purchases were undertaken, as in the above cases, solely on the honour and good faith of the British Crou n ; H. E. Governor Grey has not only lefused to settle the said claims, but has descended in his despatches to H. M.'s Secretary of State for the Colonies to give statements and inferences, calumniatory to the Claimant ; as derogatory to H. M.'s Representative, as at variance w ith the facts. And whereas H. E. Governor Grey has of his own accord, given to an individual named Isaac Merrick, a Lease for 21 years of a portion of the above Islets. This Notice is to Caution the said Isaac Merrick, and all other person or persons, from leasing in anywise, the whole or a portion of the Islets comprised in the above groups, as H. E. Governor Grey has not the remotest claim hy purchase on the part of the Local Government— or power as a Governor of the Colony— or as an individual—to give or grant such lease or leases to any person or persons whatever, and as it is the intention of the Undersigned to lay this oppressive case personally before H. M.'s government, and further, institute in British Courts of Law a demand for compensation from Sir George Grey, at present Governor- in-Chief of New Zealand, for the losses occasioned the undersigned by his arbitrary and unconstitutional conduct, Notice is therefore given, that the same redress will be resorted to by the undersigned against the said Isaac Merrick, and against any persons who may purchase, barter, receive, or use in anywise, any of the oies, minerals, or other produce or portion of the above Islets, whether by virtue of pretended leases, or similar permissions of any individual. J. S. Polack. Auckland, New Ulster, 4th July, 1849.

COMMERCIAL HOUSE. ITHHE Undersigned has received ex " Mary JL Catheiine" and other late arrivals, a large Quantity of DRAPERY GOODS, suitable for the present season. The following are a few of the leading articles — West of England Woollen Cloths, Cassimeres Doeskins, and Tweeds Black Paris and Satin Velvet Hats Ladies lined and quilted, black satin and watered Silk Visettes Wool Plaid, Netted and fancy Winter Shawls Indiana Scarfs Wool, Gala, and fancy Plaids, for Ladies dresses Printed French Cashmere, Delaine and Jenny Lind Dresses Hich daik Bonnet Ribbons Orleans and Cobourgh Cloths Rich dark Pri«ts— Flannels White and Grey Calicos Gent's brown coUon, Merino and Lambswool Vests and Drawers — and white Shirts Ladies' and Gent's white straw, colored and black Kid Gloves Ladies' French Stays Children's Berlin Wool Bootakins & Hoods Woiked Muslin Robes and Frock Bodies White and colored Counterpanes Marseilles Quilts— Toilet and Table Covers &c. &c. &o. H. R. Kane, Queen-street. July 13, 1849.

PREPARATORY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Victoria Cottage. MR KEMPTHORNE begs to notify that the Second Half Yearly Term commences on Monday, July 16th, 1849. The main objects kept in view in this establishment, are to ground the pupils we :llm elementary instruction, (Classical and Mathematical—sound moral and religious training, -the inculcation of general knowledge, and of habits of diligence, activity, and The Pupils are treated as Members of the J?awiily. The Terms are :— For Boarders, under 10 years of age. . . .£3O Ditto above that age For Day Scholars, under 10 years li Ditto above that age ... .... ••• /" fin case of 2 Brothers a reduction will be made.] Auckland, June 30, 1849.