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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume II, Issue 82, 2 May 1846, Page 2

TO THE PUBLIC.

*TIHE "UNDERSIGNED having, at the soJL licitation of several of his friends, again commenced the business of an AUCTIONEER, begs to offer himself in -that capacity to his friends and the public, and trusts by strict attention to business, and prompt settlement of all accounts, to resume that patronage with which he was so highly favoted in his former career as an Auctioneer. Security will be given, to any amount, for property placed m his hands for sale; and Account Sales made up, and proceeds paid over, at the earliest possible moment after sale. John Wade. Wellington, May 2, 1846.

HORSES.

THE UNDERSIGNED has on sale the following horses : — 1 Four year old Blood Gelding, of first-rate action, and wan-anted perfectly sound and docile. 1 Three year old ditto, broken in, and warranted sound and docile. 1 Three year old Filly, do., do. 1 Four year old Mare, with Foal, warranted quiet both for saddle and harness. The above Horses are confidently recommended; early applications are necessary. John Wade. Wellington, May 2, 1846.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

HIS EXCELLENCY the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR has been pleased to make the following appointments .—. — D. S. Durie, Esq., to be Inspector of Police for the District of Wellington ; date of appointment, 9th April 1846; Mr. A. Chetham Strode, to be Sub-Inspec-tor of Police for the District of Wellington ; date of appointment 13th April 1846; Mr. Robt. S. Cheesman, to be Clerk to the Bench of Magistrates at Wellington ; date of appointment 21st April 1846 ; H. Tacy Kemp, Esq., to be Private Secretary to the Superintendent of the Southern Division ; date of appointment 23d April 1846.

By his Excellency's command, M. Richmond, Superintendent. Wellington, May 2. 1846.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Sub-Treasury, Wellington, 30th April, 1846. IN TERMS of the Bth Section of the Auctioneers' Ordinance, No. 13 of Session 11, I hereby give notice that the undermentioned persons were duly licensed as Auctioneers on the 25th instant:— KENNETH BETHUNE, of Wellington, Merchant. JOHN WADE, of Wellington, Merchant. JAMES SMITH, of Wellington, Merchant. ROBERT WAITT, of Wellington, Merchant. P. D. Hogg, Sub-Treasurer.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Secretary's Office,

Wellington, 21st April, 1846. HIS HONOR THE SUPERINTENDENT directs it to be notified that his Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint ROBERT RODGER STRANG, EscurßE, Commissioner of the Court of Requests at Wellington, during the absence of R. D. Hanson, Esquire, from the colony. By command, S. E. Grimstone, Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

TO BUILDERS, STONEMASONS, &c. TENDERS will be received by the Government up to 18th May, for the erection of a Military Barrack of Stone at Paramatta, at the entrance to Porirua Harbour. The Plans and Specifications may be seen at the office of the Architect, Mr. T. H. Fitzgerald, after 11th May, where also all other necessary information relative to the nature of the ground and the best mode of procuring the materials may be obtained. All Tenders must be sealed and indorsed " Tender for the Erection of Barracks at Porirua." Wellington, May 2, 1846.

STOLEN OR STRAYED about Tuesday, April 28th, a large Black and White Newfoundland Dog, (name Sailor) had on a chain collar engraved with owners name, Geo. Moore, Wellington. Whoever will return the above .Dog to the owner shall receive a suitable reward if strayed; and if stolen a reward of Two Guineas will be paid on conviction of the thief. LOST ALSO, About a month since a small well-bred Black and Tan Terrier Bitch, (named Lily) for the recovery of which a reward of Ten Shillings will be paid. Wellington, May 2, 1846.

Baptized, in St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, by the Catholic Pastor, on the 22d March ultimo, James, son of James and Mary Spencer, of Stewart's Island. Baptized, in St. Mary's Catholic Chapel, by the Catholic Pastor, on the 29th ultimo, March, Henry John, son of Charles and Ellen Connell, of Port Nicholson.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS. April 25. — Barque Slaint Castle, 550 tons, Dawson, from Porirua. Apiii 29. — Cutter William, 40 tons, Barker, from Launceston, via Nelson, with general cargo.

DEPARTURES. April 29. — Brigantine Star of China, 112 tons, Wood, for Tahiti, with general cargo.

Same day. — H&rqueSlainsCastle, 550 tons.Dawson, for Auckland. Passengers — Capts. Eyton, Snodgrass; Lieuts. Wilmot, Johnson, Barclay, Ensign Mundel, Dr M'Andrew ; 150 rank & file 96th. Same day. — Schooner Shamrock, 84 tons, Browning, for Sydney. Sam* day. — Schooner^a^c ) 62 ( Salmon, for E. Coast. April 30. — H.M.S. Calliope, 26 guns, Captain Stanley, for Porirua. Same day. — Schooner Mana, Munn, 27, for coast.