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Otago Daily Times, Issue 544, 15 September 1863, Page 2

Government Notices. "VTEW ZEALAND MAIL STEAM SERVICES, Tenders are required iy the Government of New Zealand for the performance of the undermentioned services. 1. A steamer to leave Melbourne within 24 hours after the due date of the arrival of the European Mail Contrnct Boat, for Port Chalmers, Otago, eallng at the Bluff. To Avait in Melbourne, for the Mail, f detained, not more than four days after its clue date. 2.—A steamer to leave Port Chalmers for Melbourne calling at the Bluff, carrying the homeward Mail of the colony to Melbourne, no later than 2 p.m. on the 16th of each month, except February, and then on tbe 14th. The steamers employed must be subject to the approval of the Government, and must be able to maintain &n average S2>eed of not less than 8 knots an hour on each voyage. All Post Office Mails must be received on board and delivered to destination free of charge. Mails to be taken from and delivered on board of the European Mail Contract Steamer in Hobson's Bay, at the expense ofthe contractor. A free chief cabin passage must be afc the service of a clerk or agent of the Post Office, on the requisition of the Government, and proper accommodation provided for so:t ng letters. The tender to state tbe amotmt of penalty recoverable for general non perforaaahjjjfr of contract: a penalty of £100 per deim wilf Unrequired for delay in departure alter the time fixedon each voyage, and an additional penalty of £300 for failure, after such delay in delivering the homeward mail in Melbourne prior to the departure of the European Mail Contract Boat 'from'that Poit. The tenders may state the sum for which the whole or any portion of the forementioned Services will'be undertaken. contrj^tto commence on January Ist, 1864, and to continue'iu force until the expiration of six calender months' notice to be given by either of the parties to the other of his intention to determine the same ; provided always that the contract shall not terminate before the 31st day of December, 1864. The tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for the New Zealand Mail ScHws." to be addressed to the Post Master General of New Zealand, and to be posted at Dunedin not ater than the 18th day of September ext READER GILSON WOOD. General Post Oflice, Auckland, 22nd June, 1863. Missing Friends, IF this should meet the eye ot John Matheson, a native of Skye, late of Prince Edward's Island, is. earnestly requested to communicate with his brother Ponald at Tokomairiro Post Office. IF this should meet the eye of Archibald Hodge Wallace, he will please communicate with bis brother, David Wallace. Address Adelong, NeAv South Wales. OUIS BUCHANAN, of Leith, is requested to communicate Avith the undersigned, who have information from home to his advantage. S. i.-. Martin and Co., High street, Dunedin. R. WILLIAM MACDONALD, nephew of Robert Macdonald, Esq., of Climes, is re quested to communicate Avith R. B. Martin and Co., High street, Dunedin. SHOULD this meet the eye of Mrs. Harriet Honey, of Chacwater, Cornwall, she can communicate with her husbaud, Thomas Honey, by addressing to the Post Office, Kingston, Wakatipu, Otago. Storage ri A S P E R'S BOND Is capable of containing I TWO THOUSAND TONS of Merchandise. EDWARD CASPER is therefore able to allow, by very far, THE LARGEST DISCOUNT TO IMPORTERS. CARTING TWO SHILLING per TON. A capacious and commodious SAMPLE ROOM is attached to the Bond, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. it is open for tbe convenience ofthe trade WITHOUT CHARGE. INSURANCES may be effected at the rate of onehalf per cent per month. • FREIGHT, &c, paid for consignees and CASH ADVANCED on Goods in Casper's Bond ; the only charges being BANK INTEREST, and 2k per cent commission. EDWARD CASPER Effects Sales and Purchases OF MERCHANDISE, IN BULK The amount of transactions entrusted to him is a gratifying assurance that his zeal, and business .knowledge are favorably recognised as satisfactory and advantageous to both buyer and seller. CASPER'S* BOND.—Arrangements have been made whereby Custom House business, for Importers, will be done hy F. Bassett, whose drays will always be ready to cart from Lighters to Casper's Bond. Carts are distinguished by letters C. B in red. FREE GOODS STORED. THE Undersigned have storage room fo a few Hundred Tons Goods. P. J. DUNNOLLY and CO Cumberland-street, corner of Stuart-street, close to the Jetty. Lost, Found, &c. {" OST, in or near Provincial Sale Yards, a ColoJ nial Gold Pin (Design Bakers Arms.) One Pound Avill be given to any one returning same to Horse Sales Office, Provincial Yards. Dunedin, 4th September, 1863. £3 REWARD. LOST_from Shag Valley, a Bay Horse, branded L D near shoulder, snip on nose. The above reward will be paid on receiving such information as will lead to his recovery by Wright, Robertson and Co. PO U N D—Strayed into our paddocksOne white steer, branded R W oil'rump One brown calf, branded B S off rump One white faced calf, D L off rump One young bull, no brand. If not claimed within eight days, will be sold to defray expenses. GEORGE PRAIN, JOHN SUTHERLAND, . East Taieri. IjIOUND, a Bag Containing Money and Sundries. _j Apply at Detective Office, Dunedin. T~ £5 REWARD ! HE undersigned having mislaid a book contain- • +I ! Dg of Blacksmiths Work done, wiil give the above sum to any one who baying found the same, will bring it to the office of Cobb and Co. W. R. MITCHELL. STOLEN or Strayed, on Wednesday morning, a Black and White Dog, answers to the name of Bounce, _ whoever will return the same to the t-candanavian Hotel, Maelaggan-street, will be rewarded. t»q REWAHD.-Stolen or Strayed from cwO Hampden, Moeraki, a bay horse branded pT on off shoulder, brand indistinct, 13£ hands high white spot on forehead, short tail, and had a sore back when lost. Whoever gives such information ac shall lead to its recovery, or return the same to George M. Barr, Survey ottice, Hampden, Moeraki, shall receive the above reward. i*c it-hWAKU.—iStoleu or strayed, one black MO horse, Avith halter and hobbles, branded JHL conjoined near shoulder, RIC near thigh. L 5 if stolen, on conviction : L 2 if strayed. Atmlv