TO HIS HONOR MAJOR RICHMOND SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SOUTHERN DIVISION OF NEW ZEALAND, AND THE INHABITANTS OF WELLINGTON.

Sir, and Gentlemen, — On behalf of myself, the" officers and crew of the barque Tyke, wrecked near' Sinclar Head, on the evening of 6th instant, I beg to offer our grateful and sincere acknowledgment for the* timely assistance rendered to us in our late periloussituation. I tender our thanks to your Honor for the prompt attendance of the Military nnd Militia on that occasion, and to the numerous body of inhabitants who seemed so earnestly to vie with each other in rendering us what assistance lay in their power, and in saving the various portions of wreck washed among the rocks. Where such general aid was so willingly rendered, it would be superfluous to particularize the names of many to whom we sere much indebted ; but I feel that our especial thanks are due to Mr. M'Donogh, Capt. Rhodes, and Mr. Park, for periling their own lives in the surf in their anxiety to save ours — also to Mr. St. Hill, Police Magistrate, Captain Eyton of the 96th regiment, Mr. J. B. Williams, Consul of the United States of America, Captain Unthank of the Brig Bee, and Mr. C. Mills, ship carpenter, for their very efficient services, both in saving our lives and in endeavouring to recover the cargo. To Mr. Simon Tuchen, residing at the Happy Valley, we are likewise under deep obligations : he wasthe first to discover the wreck, came immediately to our aid, and proved instrumental in rescuing the third mate from drowning, carried him four miles to a place of safety, and thereafter repaired with all speed to Wellington to report the calamity and procure assistance. I have the honor to be, Sir, and Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble servant, Charles Robertson, Commander of the late Barque Tyne. Wellington, Port Nicholson, 11th July, 1845.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES OF GOODS PER THE BARQUE TYNE, AND ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TAKE NOTICE, that having used my utmost exertions by hired labour to save as much as practicable of the Cargo of the barque Tyne, now a wreck at Sinclair Head, — I hereby notify, that I have tendered abandonment of the vessel to the Agent for Lloyds at this Port, and so far as myself and owners of the Tyne are concerned, now permit all per&ons to save what may be possible, and to be remunerated by salvage. Consignees by the Tyne are therefore required to take all means for protecting their own interests. Charles Robertson, Master of the late Barque Tyne. Dated in Wellington, New Zealand, this 10th day of July, 1845.

SALE OF THE WRECK OF THE TYNE,

#OR THB BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAT CONCERN. i MESSRS. BETHUNE & HUNTER are instructed by Captain Robertson, to sell by Public Auction, at Sinclair Head, on Monday next, the 14th July, instant, for the benefit of whom it may concern, THE WRECK OF THE BARQUE TYNE, With her Masts, Yards, Spars, Anchors, and Appurtenances, as they now are at Sinclair Head. « ALSO— A FINK ENGLISH-BUILT LONG BOAT— COPPERED' 300 tuna , more or less, of Oil Casks in shooks, Sundry Ships' Stores and provisions. After which — Sundry Merchandize sea damaged, ex Tyne, by order of the Consignees. Sale to commence at 12 o'clock precisely. Exchange,- Wellington, 11th July, 1845.

SALE BY AUCTION.

]y[R. S. MOCATTA will sell by auction, on Mondat next, the 15th inst., at Bannister's long room, at 12 o'clock, A VARIETY OF GOODS, ex PALMYRA, and other vessels.

Also, New Zealand Pork, and other Colonial Produce. lg§P° For particulars, see handbills. Wellington, 11th July, 1845.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. July 5. — Brig Palmyra, Gait, from Adelaide vid-Auck-land, general cargo. July 8. — Schooner Ocean, 30 tons, Ferguson, from tibe East Coast, with wheat, maize, and pork. July 10. — Schooner Sarah Jane, 29 tons, Swarm, front the Kaikora, with oil. July 11. — Schooner Mana, 27 tons, Munn, from the Kaikora, with oil.

DEPARTURES. July 8.- -Brigantine Hannah, 90 tons, Salmon, for Sydney via. Auckland. July 11. — Brig Bee, Unthank, for Akaroa, ;?ith sheep, The Bella Marina arrived at London on the 29tt January. The Louisa Campbell, Darby, was positively to sai on the 28th February, being under engagement to th< New Zealand Company. The Medusa was taken off the berth. By the Mana we learn that there is now at Wade's station 30 tuns of oil, and at Fyfe's upwards of 80. Mr Gillet informs us that he has 40 tuns at Kapiti.