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Otago Daily Times, Issue 145, 3 May 1862, Page 2

Auctions. EXCHANGE SALE ROOMS. EDWARD CASPER & CO. inform Merchant*, Importers, and others, that Goods sent them for disposal.are subject, to no charge for RECEIVING, DELIVERING, OH STORE RENT, And tlint, as the largest Stores in Dunedin, are connected with their Sales Rooms, they enn oiror unequalled nccommodation for the sorting and exhibition of any quantity of merchandise. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Sale of Standing Timber. GREAT SALE OF TIMBER IN MOSSGIEL BUSH, EAST TAIERI. The Finest Timber in Otago. MESSRS. JAMES & JOHN H. BARR haTo receved instructions from A. .1. Burns, Esq., Mossgiel, to sell by nnctioa, day of sals to be afterwards announced (unless previously disposed of by private bargain), 45 ACRES OF STANDING TIMBER, Out of this well-known Bush, comprising White, Red, and Black Pine and Totara, of very large Bise ftnd great length of trunk, 40 feet beiug the common average length without any branches, in lota of one acre and upwards, the first purchaser having the option of taking the whole. Now that timber is in such increased and growing demand, the present affords an. opportunity which those engaged in the timber trade should not neglect. In addition to the superiority of the timber itself, there is to be considered the splendid stream of water (the " Silver" stream) running through the centre of the bush, capable of driving a saw mill, and the fine level land, upon which the bush stands, and which affords unequalled facilities for bringing timber to the mill. . . ■ The auctioneers are authorised to state that arrange"ments can be made for the sale or lease of the Saw Mill now upon Mossgiel, with all the gear, timber, wheels, &c , &c. Inspection is requested. Mr. Burns will be happy to point out the bush and saw null to visitors. JAMES AND JOHN H. BARR. TO IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL STOREKEEPERS MONDAY, MAY sth. At 11 o'clock. At the Auction Rooms, Rattray-street. WILLIAM WATTS has received instructions from Mr. D. Drake to sell, at the Auction Rooms, on Monday, May sth, at 11 o'clock, the following splendid assortment of IRONMONGERY' Without Reserve. Terms liberal. Avery's platform scales, and gold scales Counter „ patent and plain Saltcr's balances Butchers' knives and steels, best make Crosscut and hand saws (Sorby's and othera) Bench planes. (Davies* and others) " Adzes (Sorby) . Augurs „ Brushware, all kinds Cutlery, pocket and table Beer engines (Stacker's) - Brass taps, beer and bottling Dog chains and back chains Butchers' hooks ■ Bisps chamber and pillar candlesticks CBricscrews, cruet stands, and curtain bands Fishing" lines and log lines Coach wrenches, crowbars Frying pans, files, and rasps Horse shoes (Gilpin's, Dunn's, and Edwards') Hammers, various ' : Rim locks, stock ditto Bolts, bars, and hinges Nails, cut, clasp, and clout Tacks of every description Portable forges and bellows (Onien's make) Douglass' pumps Picks, shovels, and spades Manilla rope, half to three inch, lash lines, Calcutta ditto Rat traps, mouse ditto Steel, in bar, octagon, and blister Sod irons Sack trucks and screw wrenches White lead and oils Curry combs, hames, and coat straps Looking glasses, tumblers, and ale glasses Brown paper Also, A large assortment of General Hardware,. consisting of Builders' Ironmongery, Blacksmiths' Tools, Diggers' Tools, and other goods too numerous to particularize. The attention of .the trade is respectfully requested to the above sale, as the goods are in first-class order, and condition. The terms of the sale will be exceedingly liberal, and no reserve. * Sale commences at twelve o'clock sharp, as the lot* are numerous. Catalogue to be had at th.3 Auctioneer, and of Mr. DRAKE, Rattray-street. Government Notices. NOTICE. Respecting Deserters from the Army and Navy. Attorney-General's Office, Auckland, sth April, IBC2. "OREQUENT instances having occurred of DeJJ sertion from Her Majesty's Sea and Land Forces in this Colony, . . : . - ■ Notice is hereby' given, that ; the most rigorous proceedings will be taken-against any person enticing away, harboring, concealing, or employing Deserters. The enactments, relating to the above offence are subjoined for information. FRANCIS D. FENTON, Assistant Law Officer. CLAUSES OF IMPERIAL ACTS RELATING TO DESERTERS. Naval Desertion. 10 and 11 Viet., chap. 62, see. 11. " And be it enacted, That every person who, by words or any. other means whatsoever, shall persuade any person in Her Majesty's Navy to desert, or improperly absent himself from his duty, shall forfeit and pay the sum of twenty pounds for every such act; and every person who shall assist or procure any" person in Her Majesty's Navy to desert, or improperly absent himself from his duty ; or shall conceal, employ, or continue to employ any person belonging to Her Majesty's Navy, who shall be a deserter, or improperly absent from his duty, knowing him to bs sucli a desertor, or so improperly absent, shall forfeit and pay the sum of thirty pounds for every such as- ' sistance, procurement, concealment, employment, or continuing of employment, as aforesaid." Marine Desertion. 21 Viet., cap. 7, sec. si. " Any person who shall, in any part of Her Majesty's dominions, by words or. any other means whatsoever, directly or indirectly, procure any Marine to desert ; or shall by words or by any other means whatsoever, attempt to procure or persuade any Marine to desert; and any person who, knowing that Marine is about to desert, shall aid or iwsist him in deserting; or, knowing any Marine to be a deserter, shall conceal such deserter, or aid or assist such deserter in concealing himself, or aid or assist in his rescue, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction thereof, be liable to bt' punished by fine or imprisonment, or both, as the Court before which such conviction shall take placo may adjudge." Military Desertion. 21 Viet., cap. 9, Sec. 83. "Any person who shall, in any part of Her-Ma-jesty's dominions, or by any means whatsoever, directly or.indirectly,.procure any Soldier to desert, or attempt.to procure or persuade any Soldier to desert, and a.iiy person who, knowing that any Soldier is about to desert, shall aid or assist him in deserting ; or, knowing any Soldier to be a deserter, shall conceal such deserter, or aid or assist such deserter in concealing himself, or aid or assist in his rescue, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall, on conviction tlieeo'f, be liable to be punished by fine or imprisonment, or both, as the Court before which such conviction shall take placo may adjudge. A MEETING of the VOLUNTEERS will be held _CjL in Messrs. Cargill and Go.'s New Store, on Saturday afternoon, at; three o'clock, when a" full attendance is particularly requested. An inspection of arms and accoutrements will also take place. By Order, W«. J. B. Junoe, Captaiaand Adjutant i Duaedia Militia and Volunteers. ' '