Commercial Intelligence.

Westport Times, Volume III, Issue 355, 19 September 1868, Page 4

Commercial Intelligence.

Westport Turns Office, Friday Evening. The amount of duty collected at tho Custom House this day was ES4 19s Sd. SIGNALS TO BE USED AT ALL NEW ZEALAND POUTS. 105. From and after tTie first day of September, 1868, the following general signals will be used at all New Zealand Porta. Tidal Signals. 106. —Tidal signals are to consist of one, two, or three balls, of any color which can best bo seen at any port, arranged vertically. Flood Tide. —Two balls vertical at masthead, not less than six feet apart Last Quarter Flood. —Three balls vertically at masthead, with not less than six feet between each. Ebb Tide.—One ball at masthead. But or Danger Signals. 107. Bar signals will be distinguished by their being arranged horizontally. Wait for High Water. —A ball at each yard arm and one on mast half the length of tbe yard below the yard. Stand on, take the Bar.—Four balls horizontal on yard, two on each side of mast. Bar dangerous. Three balls horizontal on yard, two on any one side of mast and one on the other Put to Sea. —Two balls horizontal on vard, on either side of mast. Note. —Semaphore arms are to be used for piloting vessels over all bars where a pilot establishment is maintained, when pilots are not put on board, and the vessel being piloted is to be steered in the direction towards which the semaphore arm is pointed. When the semaphore arm is dropped the vessel is to be kept -steady as she goes.