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sible, a fine be imposed on those parties who may continue to run cattle without improving or cultivating the land for which they have obtained a license.

The Wardens would also suggest that a heavy fine be imposed upon parties who may run at large male entire cattle above one year old.

The Wardens would also suggest that all cattle above six months old be branded, under penalty of a fine, and that such brands be registered at such place as the Government may appoint. The Wardens are aware, that in one of the sister colonies a law exists which compels all cattle intended for slaughter to undergo an inspection by a person appointed for that purpose, who takes a memorandum of the brands, his salary being paid by a small tax on the slaughtered cattle. The Wardens are unanimous in opinion that, if a similar law existed in this colony, compelling cattle intended for slaughter to be put under proper inspection, it would be of material benefit to the settlers and the public generally.

Thomas Somerville,
James Soale,
Joseph Young.

31st May, 1849.

STATIONERY

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, June 11, 1849.

TENDERS in duplicate will be received at this office until noon on Monday, the 25th inst., for the supply of such quantities of the undermentioned articles of Stationery, as may be required for the Public Service, during the six months commencing 1st July, 1849.

Books, demy, at per quire
Foolscap, ditto
Envelopes, large foolscap and small ... per 10)
Ink, black ... at per pint
Ink, red
Ink, Indian
India Rubber ... at per stick
Inkstands (pewter) ... each
Paper, foolscap, 1st quality ... at per ream
" " 2nd quality
Letter
Note
Cartridge ... at per quire
Demy ruled
Demy plain
" " blotting
Parchment ... at per skin
Pencils, drawing
Pens, magnum bonum ... at per gross
Pins ... at per ounce
Quills ... at per 100
Ribbon, green silk ... at per yard of 12 yards
Rulers, ebony ... at per inch
Sealing Wax ... at per lb
Tape, red
Twine
Water
Wafers ... at per oz
Water Stamps ... each

Each Tender to be accompanied by a sample of the articles, with the price noted on each.

Tenders to be sealed and endorsed, "Tender for Stationery."

By His Excellency's Command,
Andrew Sinclair,
Colonial Secretary.

PROVISIONS FOR HOSPITAL

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, 11th June, 1849.

TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon on Monday, the 25th inst., for the supply of the undermentioned articles, for the service of the Colonial Hospital, during the six months commencing on the 1st July, 1849. The articles to be delivered at the Hospital at the expense of the contractor, and to be subject to the approval of the Colonial Surgeon as to quality.

Fresh Beef or Mutton
Pork
Fine Bread
Potatoes
Tea and Sugar
Oatmeal
Arrowroot ... at per lb
Sago
Rice
Salt
Soap
Mixed Vegetables
Dip Candles
Brandy, Port Wine, and Porter ... at per two gallons
Milk and Vinegar ... at per quart

Security will be required for the due performance of the contract, and the tenders should be accompanied by a notification of the consent of the parties proposed as sureties.

Tenders to be in duplicate, sealed, and endorsed "Tender for Provisions for Hospital."

By His Excellency's Command,
Andrew Sinclair,
Colonial Secretary.

RATIONS TO DESTITUTE PERSONS

Colonial Secretary's Office,
Auckland, 11th June, 1849.

TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon on Monday, the 25th inst., for the supply of Rations to Paupers on the following scale, under the direction of the Immigration Agent, during the six months commencing 1st July, 1849.

Scale for each Ration:
8 oz. Pork
24 oz. Bread
1 ½ oz. Sugar
1 oz. Tea
8 oz. Potatoes

Security will be required for the due performance of the contract, and the tenders should be accompanied by a notification of the consent of the parties proposed as sureties.

Tenders to be in duplicate, sealed, and endorsed "Tender for Rations to Destitute Persons."

By His Excellency's Command,
Andrew Sinclair,
Colonial Secretary.