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Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1897, 21 July 1863, Page 2

NEW ZEALAND MAIL STEAM SERVICES. rjPENDERS are required by the Government of X New Zealand for the performance of the undermentioned services. 1. A steamer to leave Melbourne within 24 hours efter the due da'e of the arrival of the European Mail Comract Boat, for Port Chalmers, Otago, calling at the Bluff. To wait in Melbourne, for the Mail if detained, not more than four days, after its due date. 8. A sttameo to leave Port Chalmers for Melbourne calling at the Bluff, carrying the homeward Mail of the Colony to Melbourne nut later than 2 p.m. on the 16th of each month except FeLruary and then on the 14th. The steamers emplo3ed must be subject to the approval of the Government, and must be able to maintain an average speed of not less than eight knots an hour on each voyage. All Post OflSce Mails must be received on board and delivered to destination free of charge. Maila to be taken from and delivered on board of Ac European Mail Contract Steamer in Hobson's Bay, at the expense of the contractor. A free chief cabin passage must be at the service of a clerk or agent of the Post Oflßce, on the requisition of the Government, and proper accommodation provided for sorting letters. The tender to state the amount of penalty recoverable for general non-performance of contract : a penalty of J2IOO per diem will be required for delay in departure after the time fixed on each rcyage, 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 Port. The tenders may state the sum for which the whole or any portion of the forementioned Services will be undertaken. The Contract to commence on January Ist, 1864, and to continue in force until the expiration of six calendar months', notice to be given by either of the parties to the other of his intention to determine me some ; 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 Services,'' to be addressed to the Postmaster General of New Zealand, and to be posted at Dunedin not later than the 18th day of September next. READER GILSON WOOD. General Post Office, ' Auckland, June 22, 1863. ON SALE. GENEVA, key brand, in red cases Clouzeau's pale brandy, in case MarteH's pale and dark brandy, in qr-casks Glentizil whisky, in qr-casks B.P. rum, in hhds and qr-casks ■ Port, sherry, and champange wines Fine Congou tea, in chests, half-chests, and boxes Arrowroot and sago Scotch oalmeal and Patna rice, in barrels . London and Sydney aoap, cwt and half-cwt boxPB , 10 and 11x4 heavy white blankets . French merinos and winter prints . Men's, women's, and children's hosiery Blue serge shirts, pilot jackets Doe and tweed suits, tweed jumpers Men's caps, regatta shirts Military silk bandannas, printed spun do Woolpacks, 8 and 10 lbs weight Sheet zinc, sheet glass Patent nails, galvanised tiles , Galvanised tin sheets Steel spadss and shovels Cases of saddlery Anchors and chains Yellow metal sheathing Flour of sulphur &c. &c. <fee. JOHNSTON & CO. June 29, 1863; ON SALE EX LATE ARRIVALS, 5 TONS ADELAIDE FLOUR 5 „ Colonial „ 6 tons No 1 Co.'s pieces 7 „ Mauritius sugar 2 „ Pamarice 5 cases Havannah cigars 6 „ arrowroot 4 „ sago 150 boxes tea 50 kegs assorted nails 400 bushels oats 650 „ wheat . 460 „ maize &c. &c. &.c. GEORGE CRAWFORD. July 6, 1863. NOTICE is hereby given that persons found trespassing on the grounds of the under, signed, on and after this date, will be prosecuted according'to law. J. & H. MITCHELL, Polhill's Gully. July 10, 1863. TO BE LET. TWO ROOMS, furnished, with or without board. Apply to Mrs Coleman, No. 2 Vivian-street, Te Aro. July 6, 1863. NOTICE. t jIHE Undersigned having laid poison on their _| grounds in Polhill's Gully, parties are cautioned against allowing their dogs to tresspass there. J. & H. MITCHELL, Polhill's dully. July 10, 1833. IMPORTANT NOTICE. S |E L L I N G OFF. J' J. TAINE having decided on disposing oi • the whole of his " WELL ASSORTED AND EXTENSIVE WINTER STOCK 0* DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, Sic, &c, &0., begs to inform his numerous Customers aud friends that be will hold a Clearing Sale at his stores Lambton Quay, North, and sell at PRICES HITHERTO UNHEARD OF IN WELLINGTON. Tas Sale will Commence on Monday, thx 29th inßtaht. Terms Cash. June 24, 1863. SELLING OFF! SELLING OFF !1 FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. COMMENCING ON MONDAY, 29th INST. LADIES' Men's and Children's BOOTS in great variety, from 35 to 60 per cent, chvaper than usual; ■ THORNDON WHOLESALE AND RETAIL - STORE, - . . . J. M. CLELAND, Proprietor. ,-.- -Jane 24, 1868. WANTED for the following \J goods Ex Queen of Perth, from Melbourne, shipped by G. G. Allan to order, — 30 bags Mauritius sugar - 6" qr-casks rum 5 half-barrels dried apples 3 cases axes . „b.i . >-J--,.-2 • >, pegs. > J4i.-Jv:l .2 .-.»> clocks «? "k-c-j 1,.... : axe handles 1 bundle. ■ „ .:i '• : ; F. M< BANNAT YNE & CO. \v.:,n.y ...".V....- , ■ Agents. waUwtretf, July 17, 1868., -