Shipping Notices. THE UNITEDSTATES, NEW ZEALAND, AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP LINE. Undetb Contract with TnE New Zealani Government. aa nnHE Magnificent Stcamshij NEVADA, *_fe__^i^^ 2,146 Tons Register, J. H, Blethen, Esq, Commander, will be despatched for Honolulu and Sar Francisco, calling at Napier and Auckland 01 SATURDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER. For full particulars, apply to JOHNSTON & CO, Agent?. Or HENDERSON & MACFARLANE Auckland, Agents for New Zealand. . TT/rrcsaßs m-meckan X%sk -"*- BLACKWOOD & CO.'S <\||h||U S^ steamers are appointed to leav< •sßg_%c*PT-st*- r Wellington on or about flu followine dntes during the month of August:— 23rd— GOTHENBURG, for Nelson, Grey mouth, Hokitika, and Melbourne. 28th— RANGITOTO, for Lyttelton, Otago the Bluff, and Melbourne. SEPTEMBER, 4th— ALHAMBRA, for Nelson, Greymouth Hokitiki, and Melbourne. NOTICE TO PASSENGERS. Tickets issued in this office at BEDUCKE RATES by the above steamer. 10 per cent extra will be charged on board. For freight or passage, apply to W. BISHOP, Agent, FOR LYTTELTON AND OTAGO. _ nHHE fast and favorite steam<|^vlk, Jl B "ip ,<J|§l(j^ P H CE B E, «f|lil^s&» H. Worsp, Commander, is appointed fo leave 'for the above ports on SUNDAY, the 27th INSTANT^ For freight or passage, apply to JOHN MARTIN, Grey street. FOR NAPIER. HP HE screw steamer Jraj^ RANGATIRA gsisMzss?3&&> Will sail as abovo on or about WEDNESDAY, 23rd AUGUST. W. BISHOP, Agent, PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS FOR LONDON DIRECT. _rl-* mHE Fine Clipper Ship s|||§£ EDINBURGH CASTLE, Aal 21 years ; 627 tons Register, Henry Cape, Commander. Will sail on or about fche Ist SEPTEMBER, For freight or passage apply to BETHUNE & HUNRER, EDWARD PEARCE, KRULL & CO., Or to LEVIN & CO., Agents. [SHIP EDINBURGH CASTLE, FOR LONDON. BILLS of LADING to be handed in, and Entries passed at the Customs, on or before Friday, the 25th August. All Claims must also bo rendered by the above date, or they will not be recognised. LEVIN & CO., 21st August, 1871. Agents. SHAW, SA VILL & COS PASSENGER LINE OF PACKETS BETWEEN LONDON AND NEW ZEALAND. npß E ships of this line are all v ■*- at Lloyd's, and are J^^ji^^' specially selected for their supe- *^^?£ l %^" rior passenger accomodation and fast sailing quahfiee, are commanded by gentlemen of experience, and they carry duly qualified surgeons. The Undersigned are authorised to arrange with settlers here whe may be desirous of bringing ut friends to this Coiony. Full particulars ma} b^ obtained by applying to LEVIN & CO., Agents. Miscellaneous ' THAMES MINING. MR, A. BRYCE BAIN, Mining Agent, Albert street, Thames, undertakes the purchase or sale of mining property, payment of calls, receipt of- dividends, and the general care of mining interests entrusted to his charge. Reference in Wellington, Messrs Levin & Co. McINTYRE & CO., OOLE AGENTS for Wood's Superior Canterbury Flour, Importers of Grain and other produce, a stock of which is always on hand. Custom House Qua„, Wellington, Aug. 1, 1868. THE undersigned are buyers of WEANED CALVES and YOUNG STORE CATTLE _____ BETHUNE & HUNTER. NGAHAURANGA BOILING DOWN ESTABLISHMENT. TnE Undersigned is prepared to receive any quantity of sheep for boiling down at his establishment. Satisfactory return* guaranteed. ALFRED TVER Proprietor. W" ELLINGTON SAVINGS BANK Established, 1846. President — William L*on, Esq., J.P. trustees -. J. Burne, Esq J. Dransfield, Esq.^M.P.C. How, J. Johnston, M.G.A. x < .W. W. TayloT, Esq, JP. J. Woodward, Esq, J.P. COMMITTEE : . R.J.Duncan, Esq, J.P. L, Moss, Esq. J. G, Holdsworth, Esq J. Plimmer, Esq, L. Levy, Esq. F. A. Krull, Esq. E. W. Mills, Esq B. Smith, Esq. (Accountant.) Deposits will bo received and payment! made, at tlie Wellington Athenamm, 01 Monday ano Friday evenings, from 7 to ' o'clock. Deposits received from one shilling upwards Interest will be allowed on deposits of oni pound and upwards at tho rate of five poundi per cent per annum. , "JOHN KNOWLES, Secretary and Accountant.