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Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1979, 5 November 1863, Page 1

SCREW STEAMER FOR SALE. FOR SALE, — A New Screw Steamer, now in course of completion by the undersigned, will . carry 200 tons coal on a draught of nine feet water ; | average draught with general cargo eight feet. Coppeied and thoroughly copper fastened, and equal to any fourteen years classed vessel. Her dimenL sions are as follows : — 5 Steam register, 136 tons. Gross register, 177 tons. Length of keel, 126 feet. Length overall, 136 feet. Breadth of beam, 19 feet. Depth of hold, 13 feet 3 inches. Main deoftSjhish, fore and aft; cabin abaft engines for masier and officers, and cabin forward for crew, thus leaving a large space for oabin accommodation, either by round house on deck, or cabins below the deck. Engines of 50-horse power, inverted description, direct action ; fitted with gear to disconnect for sailing. Diameter of screw propeller, 7 feet; three blades. Boilers, double cylindrical form, two furnaces, tubular description, proved by hydraulic pressure to 100 lbs. Coal Bunkers, capable of holding 20 tons ; donkey engine for pumping, &c. Average speed under steam, nine knots ; under canvass twelve knots. ' She is now on the stocks, and the builder invites inspection of eitber hull or machinery previous to the vessel being launched. For particulars, apply to JOHN CUTHBERT. Ship Builder, Sydney, Oct., 30th 1863. NEW ZEALAND STEAM. NAVIGATION COMPANY, (Limited.) A PPLICATIONS will be received by the underr\ signed for Shares of ;£lO each in the New Zealand Steam Navigation Company, Limited, Second Series. conditions : Ten shillings per share to accompany each application. Two pounds per share to be paid within fifteen days after allotment. The balance by calls of £1 per share, at intervals of at least three months. Shareholders will have the option of paying to the extent of £5 per share, receiving interest ou the over-paoment at the rate of te x per cent per annum, until absorbed in calls. New Shareholders will participate in all profits earned since the 31st August. Further particulars can be ascertained at the Company's Office. DUNCAN & VENNELL, Managers, N.Z. Steam Navigation Co,'s Office. Oct. 28, 1863. NEW ZEALAND STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, (Limited.) "TVTOTICE is hereby given that a DIVIDEND at J3I the rate of 10 per cent, per annum will be paid at the Company's office Wellington, on and after Monday, 2nd November, 1863, on shares in above Company, iv terms of the recommendation in the Half-yearly Report presented at the General Meeting on 20th inst. DUNCAN & VENNELL, Managers. Wellington, Oct. 20, 1863. NEW ZEALAND STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY (Limited;^ NOTICE is hereby given that the Directors have fixed Monday, 2nd February, as the date for the payment of the Sixth Call of £1 per share in the above Company. DUNCAN & VENNELL, Managers. Wellington, Oct. 26, 1863. SEAMEN Wanted for the » William Carey." Apply to CAPT. WILLIAMS, On Board. Oct. 26, 1863. PROFESSOR ROWLEY, PRINCE OF PERUKERS, Near the Commercial Hotel, Wellington, IS acknowledged by all to be the most Scientific Artist in bis profession. With care and judgment he manipulates the head, with tenderness he operates upon the human face divine. His Bay Rum is wonderful in its effects, and the Golden Hair Wash is only to be had of the manufacturer PROFESSOR ROWLEY. August 31st, 1863. | ■ YOUNG LADIES SEMINARY, GHUZNEE-STREET THE RESIDENCE OF MB T. M'KENZIE), CONDUCTED BY MRS, FCCETWOOD. MRS. F. having had experience in the tuition of children, begs to solicit favor from the Ladies of Wellington, and to iuforra them that her establishment will open on the Ist October. Sept. 28, 1863. HOROKIWI ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Rate-payers of the said district will be holdeu at the Government Whare, Hutt Road, on Wednesday, the 18th day of November next, at 6 o'clock p.m. RICHARD RELF, Chairman. Dated this thirteenth day of October, 1883. "T ION FOUNDRY. Established 1858. E. W. MILLS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDER and ENGINEER. Vertical and Circular Sawin Machinery prepared to order Repairs to Steamers Machinery, Bsilers, &c. . executed with despatch. Crab Winches, patent Windlasses, Pile Driving and Agricultural Machinery of every description , cast to order. Cast Iron Pali parting nnd Gates prepared and , fixed. Air Bricks, Sash Weights, and Axle Boxes always on hand. May 6, 1863. * STAR HOTEL, NAPIER. nnHE Proprietor of the abov» first-class Hotel ,1 kaving retaken possesion, begs to inform his old patrons aud the public iv general, that he has refitted the premises in a superior atyle ; together with his stock of the best Wines, Spitits, &c. Patties visiting Napier, can. be accommodated with private apartments (if required), and will meet with every comfort and attention. j 11. MoNALTT, I Hay 13, 1808. j