THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

No. 13.] WELLINGTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1856.

[Price 6d.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATIONS.

COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE.

Wellington, February 7, 1856.

NOTICE TO INTENDING SETTLERS.

His Excellency the Governor directs it to be notified, for general information, that the under-mentioned blocks of Land are open for selection under the Land Regulations of the 1st May, 1854:

• Wairarapa—Pahaoa, Tinui, and Whareama Blocks.
• Hawke's Bay—Waipukurau, Takapau, and Pourere Blocks.

By His Excellency's Command,

Andrew Sinclair.

APPOINTMENT.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. Edward Stafford to be a Member of the Legislative Council of New Munster.

By His Excellency's Command,

Andrew Sinclair.

NOTICE.

It is hereby notified, for general information, that the under-mentioned persons have obtained Certificates of Naturalization:

• William Henry Eyes, of Wellington, Merchant.
• James Mackay, of Wellington, Merchant.
• John Plimmer, of Wellington, Merchant.

Andrew Sinclair,
Colonial Secretary.

PROVINCE OF NEW MUNSTER.

Wellington, January 29, 1856.

His Honor the Superintendent directs it to be notified that the following Appointments have been made:

• James Smith, to be Collector of Customs at Napier.
• John Tinline, to be Treasurer of the Province of New Munster.
• Thomas Fitzgerald, to be Auditor of the Accounts of the Province of New Munster.

Henry St. Hill,
Provincial Secretary.

PROVINCE OF NEW ULSTER.

Auckland, January 26, 1856.

The following Appointments have been made:

• David Rough, to be Collector of Customs at Russell.
• Alexander Kennedy, to be Postmaster at Russell.

William Swainson,
Provincial Secretary.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

All communications for the Editor should be addressed to the “Editor of the New Zealand Gazette,” Wellington.

MILITARY.

65TH REGIMENT.

Head Quarters, Auckland, December 20, 1855.

His Excellency the Governor has approved of the following Appointments and Promotions:

Ensigns to be Lieutenants:

• H. C. Balneavis
• C. F. Burton

Sergeant-Major M. Murphy, to be Ensign, vice Balneavis.

By Command of His Excellency the Governor,

T. G. Pearson,
Military Secretary.

LAW NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND.

Wellington, February 7, 1856.

Notice is hereby given, that the undermentioned persons have filed Petitions for Insolvency:

• William Bowler, of Wellington, Baker.
• John Collins, of Wellington, Grocer.

Sittings of the Court

The next Sittings of the Supreme Court for the despatch of Civil and Criminal Business in the Province of New Munster will be held as follows:

• Wellington – On Wednesday, the 27th day of February, 1856.
• New Plymouth – On Monday, the 10th day of March, 1856.

James Kelham,
Registrar of the Supreme Court.

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

In the Insolvent Estate of
George Hunter, of Wellington, Merchant.

NOTICE is hereby given that the first meeting of Creditors in the above Estate will be held at the Supreme Court House, Wellington, on Friday, the 14th day of March next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.

James Kelham,
Official Assignee.

GENERAL NOTICES.

WELLINGTON SAVINGS BANK.

Notice is hereby given that the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders and Depositors will be held at the Savings Bank, Wellington, on Thursday, the 28th day of February, at 12 o'clock at noon.

W. B. Rhodes,
Secretary.

NAPIER.

Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the Hawke's Bay Waste Lands Board will be held at the Court House, Napier, on Monday, the 17th day of March next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon.

Alfred Domett,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.

THE NEW ZEALAND COMPANY.

NOTICE TO INTENDING EMIGRANTS.

The New Zealand Company hereby give notice that they will receive applications from persons desirous of proceeding to New Zealand as Emigrants, up to the 31st day of March, 1856. The number of Emigrants required is limited, and intending applicants are therefore requested to send in their applications without delay.

Forms of application may be obtained on application at the Company's Offices, 9, Adelphi Terrace, London; at the Company's Offices in New Zealand; or from any of the Company's Agents.

By order of the Board of Directors,
John Abel Smith, Chairman.