78 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. [Feb. 7,

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NOTICES.

CUSTOM HOUSE, WELLINGTON.

Notice to Importers and Shipowners.

The following packages have been landed from the undermentioned vessels, and remain in the Queen’s Warehouse, uncleared:

From the ship Mary Ann, from London—
1 case
1 bale
1 case
1 case
2 cases
1 case
1 cask

From the brig Dorset, from Sydney—
1 case
2 casks
1 case

From the schooner Wave, from Auckland—
2 bales
1 case

All of which will be sold by public auction, at noon on Wednesday, the 14th February, unless previously cleared.

C. R. CARTER, Collector of Customs.

NOTICE.

Whereas application has been made to the Lieutenant-Governor of New Ulster for a license to depasture the lands and waste lands of the Crown, situate in the Manukau District, and known by the name of the Karaka Block:

Notice is hereby given, that if any person has any just cause or objection why the license should not be granted, such person may lodge a caveat in writing at this office, on or before Monday, the 26th day of March next.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW SINCLAIR, Colonial Secretary’s Office, Auckland, 2nd February, 1849.

THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.

Published by Authority.

WELLINGTON: Wednesday, February 7, 1849.

APPOINTMENTS.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint the following gentlemen to be Justices of the Peace for the Colony of New Zealand:

John Johnson Esquire, of Wellington.

Henry St. Hill Esquire, of Wellington.

COLONIAL SECRETARY’S OFFICE, Auckland, January 15, 1849.

PUBLIC WORKS.

Tenders for the Erection of a Custom House at New Plymouth.

Tenders will be received at the office of the Colonial Secretary at Auckland, until noon of Wednesday, the 14th day of March next, for the erection of a Custom House at New Plymouth.

Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the Colonial Secretary, or at the office of the Sub-Inspector of Police at New Plymouth.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW SINCLAIR.

TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES.

Tenders will be received at the office of the Colonial Secretary at Auckland, until noon of Monday, the 12th day of February next, for the supply of the undermentioned articles required for the public service:

1. Fresh Meat... for the use of the troops at Auckland.
2. Bread... for the use of the troops at Wellington.
3. Milk... for the use of the Hospital at Auckland.

Tenders to be endorsed “Tender for Supplies,” and addressed to the Colonial Secretary.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW SINCLAIR.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The beacon on Somes Island, in Wellington Harbour, has been repaired and repainted. Masters of vessels are cautioned to give it a wide berth, as the rocks extend some distance from the shore.

H. M. STEPHENSON, Harbour Master.

NOTICE.

The Lieutenant-Governor directs it to be notified that the following regulations for the management of the Police Force in the Province of New Ulster will be strictly enforced from the 1st day of March next:

1. Members of the Police Force are prohibited from purchasing or receiving in pawn any article from any person whomsoever, without the express permission of the Superintendent of Police.
2. No member of the Police Force shall be absent from his station without leave first obtained from the Superintendent of Police.
3. Any breach of the above regulations will subject the offender to immediate dismissal.

By His Excellency’s Command,

ANDREW SINCLAIR.

DECEASED ESTATES.

Notice is hereby given, that all claims against the undermentioned estates must be sent in to the Curator of Intestate Estates on or before the 1st day of April next:

1. Estate of John Smith, late of Wellington, merchant, deceased.
2. Estate of William Brown, late of Auckland, farmer, deceased.
3. Estate of Thomas White, late of Nelson, labourer, deceased.

JAMES COWIE, Curator of Intestate Estates.

BANKRUPTCY.

In the Estate of George Green, of Wellington, merchant, a bankrupt:

Notice is hereby given, that a first meeting of creditors will be held at the Supreme Court, Wellington, on Monday, the 26th day of February next, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.

JAMES MACANDREW, Official Assignee.

LAND SALE.

The following sections of rural land in the Wairarapa District will be offered for sale by public auction at the Land Office, Wellington, on Thursday, the 1st day of March next:

Lot 1. Section 12... 50 acres
Lot 2. Section 15... 100 acres
Lot 3. Section 22... 80 acres

Upset price, 10s per acre.

THEODORE DE BROUWER, Commissioner of Crown Lands.

NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the late firm of Smith and Company, of Wellington, are requested to pay the amounts due by them to Mr. James Wilson, the assignee of the estate, on or before the 1st day of March next; and all persons having claims against the said firm are requested to send in their accounts to the said assignee on or before the same date.

JAMES WILSON, Assignee.