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THOMAS SPICER

Begs to return thanks for past favors, and most respectfully to inform the Inhabitants of New Zealand, Captains, and owners of vessels, and the public generally, that the business hitherto carried on between SPICER & WEAVER as Auctioneers, Land and Commission Agents, Brokers and Appraisers, will be conducted, until the return of Mr. WEAVER from New South Wales, by THOMAS SPICER, who will effect sales of all Properties entrusted to him at a very low percentage, and any persons favoring him with business, may depend on a speedy settlement of Accounts.

Cash to any amount advanced on Goods for sale.

THOMAS SPICER,
Auctioneer, Commission & Land Agent and Appraiser.

Wanted to borrow on good security, £300. Apply to THOMAS SPICER.

THE UNDERSIGNED

Are prepared to purchase to any extent, Black Oil, Sperm Oil, and Whalebone, either British or Foreign.

HENRY THOMPSON & CO.
July 29

WANTED,—a Farming Man, who understands the management of Cattle. Wages liberal. Apply to

G. MAIR,
Wahapu.
August 5th, 1840.

WANTED, a pair of Buckmakers to whom constant employment will be given. Apply to W. WILSON, Auctioneer.
July 15, 1840.

MONEY.

WANTED, the sum of £200 and £100 on good Freehold security in the Bay of Islands. Apply to Mr. LITTELWOOD, Solicitor, Bank Square.

CAUTION.

THE PUBLIC are hereby cautioned against destroying fences, cutting timber, or in any way trespassing on the lands of Captain Bread, situated in the Bay of Islands, after this Notice, all offenders will be prosecuted according to Law.

W. WILSON,
Agent.
Sept. 2nd, 1840

EDUCATION.

THE REV. B. QUAIFE expects, at the commencement of the Spring Quarter, so to arrange his present engagements as to be able to devote his morning hours to the instruction of Pupils.

He makes this announcement in consequence of having heard that the want of the means of Education has been repeatedly regretted by Parents.

If any persons wish to communicate with Mr. Q. on this subject, he is open at once to receive their communications.

If it be required, Classes will be opened for instruction in the Classics and Modern Languages of Europe, Mathematics, &c., Mr. Q. having been accustomed to almost all the Branches of Modern Education.

Kororarika, Sept. 9.

NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED being about to leave New Zealand for a limited period, hereby gives notice that he has appointed Mr. JOHN SMITH, of Kororarika, to act as his general Agent in his absence.

JAMES HILL.
Kororarika, Sept. 9, 1840.

ROBSON HOTEL,
MATAVIA BAY,
Near Kororarika.

MICHAEL FITZ-PATRICK,

Begs respectfully to inform his numerous Friends and the Public generally, that he has opened the above House (which he has leased for a period of years) for the accommodation of Gentlemen and Private Families visiting the Bay of Islands, and from the retired and pleasant situation of Matavia, combined with several excellent alterations and improvements already made, and also contemplated, he hopes that he will meet with a liberal share of public patronage. His exertions for the comfort of his friends and patrons, will be unwearied, to ensure a continuance of their favors.

The above Hotel is only five minutes’ walk from the business portion of Kororarika, and on the high Road to Russell Town. Those who value health will do well to inspect Mr. F's accommodations and facilities for affording comforts; the walk alone, and the quiet retirement from the hustle of business, may be well ranked among the inducements for Gentlemen and Private Families taking up their residence at the "ROBSON."

N.B. Boats from the various Bays and Rivers in the Bay of Islands, in bad weather, when landing cannot be effected elsewhere, put in opposite the "ROBSON," where the waters are always still.

A boat always on hand for those frequenting the House.

Matavia Bay, Kororarika, 16th Sept., 1840.

FOR SALE,

AT the store of Mr. LAVIGNE, opposite the Church door, old RUM, of superior quality.

Kororarika, Sept. 17, 1840.

LOST, about ten days ago, a silver hunting Watch, engine turned, stop at 10 seconds, the short hand broken.

Whoever has found the same and will bring it to the Office of this Paper, will receive Two Pounds Reward.

Sept. 16.

TO LET,—That well-adapted HOUSE, called the "Commercial and Family Hotel," now doing an excellent Business; the party at present carrying it on being compelled by urgent business to proceed to Sydney.

Apply on the premises, or to Mr. B. TURNER.

Sept. 16.

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The New Zealand Advertiser,
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BAY OF ISLANDS GAZETTE.

KORORARIKA:-Sept. 17, 1840.

WE this day finish the Instructions of Lord Normanby to His Excellency Lieutenant-Governor Hobson. As soon as a copy of the Act comes to hand, which has been recently passed at Sydney, we shall take the trouble to examine these instructions, with a view to elicit their real meaning and practical force. At present it would be premature, as we do not know what occasion there may be for our so doing.

It ought, however, to be observed by our Readers, that the Laws and Decrees of Downing Street are not like those of the "Medes and Persians which alter not." The sovereigns of the Colonial Office are liable to frequent deposition, and their successors do not always feel it necessary to follow the rules made ready for their use. We do not distrust Lord John Russell, but we do not know how he will act. The sentiments of one man are not, in toto, those of another, and if they were, it is hard to find one who will sympathise with all our feelings as well as with our opinions.

It is with the greatest pleasure we reflect, that the doctrine has virtually renounced by the Sydney Legislature, that the Natives have no absolute and uncontrollable right over the lands held by them from their forefathers from time immemorial. At the same time we most honestly think, that the individual who privately entertains and has publicly expressed such a notion, is very unfit to be entrusted with the fates of Aborigines, or whatever is connected with those fates. We cannot but look with jealousy on the proceedings of a party in power, capable of being actuated by such a sentiment, even though they may be kept in check by popular opinions of a more enlightened nature. The doctrine, the more we consider it, appears more and more horrific and appalling. It has no foundation in truth and nature, even where the Aborigines have not cultivated the soil, and are destitute of every trace of ingenuity and art. Its consequences—which have been often and often verified are invariably atrocious and appalling. The history of every Colony since the first moment the Spanish flag was planted on the Western shores, is a sufficient proof. If a British Colony cannot be formed in New Zealand without the recognition of a principle which ought to be universally condemned, and execrated, we fervently pray that it may never be founded at all.

The New Zealanders, however, have more than the mere common claims of humanity to plead their cause. They are, beyond question, a noble, intelligent, and ingenious race. And though, for the most part, not industrious in the sense and extent of European requirement, they are laborious, patient, and persevering in all that concerns themselves. Their grounds, their houses, their canoes—which would grace the skill of any European weaker and, above all their canoes, so accurately shaped and balanced, and so curiously carved, are abundant evidences as well of their perfect capability, as of their absolute right to be masters of their own actions and property. We are persuaded, too, that, allowing for the varieties of human disposition, they have as much native kindliness as any nation on the face of the earth. A Law, then, strictly applicable to the intellectual grade of the Natives of Australia, would be most unfitly applied, here.

In our advertising columns will be found a series of Resolutions, passed at the Thames, on the formation of a Branch of the New Zealand Association. We are not able to say more at present, than that we earnestly hope the end intended will be fully accomplished. It is to be regretted.

Shipping Intelligence.

ARRIVED.

Sept. 6—Schooner Ship, from the Thames. French whaling, brig, Captain Wright.

Sept. 9—Schooner Alice, Captain Pringle, from Port Nicholson in 8 days.

Sept. 12—American whaler Daniel Webster, Captain Bunker.

Sept. 16—H.M.S. Favorite, 18 guns, from Sydney in 8 days, with marine to have the ill.

SAILED.

Sept. 10—Whaling ship Ounas, Captain Hanteau, on cruise.

Sept. 11—Ship Peregrine, for the Thames.

Sept. 13—Brig, Captain Mittle for Sydney, with passengers. (She has been obliged to return, which we believe was originally intended).

Sept. 14—Barque, Captain Wright, for Canton.

Sept. 15—Barque Anna Watson, for the Thames. She conveys the Government authorities.

Sept. 16—Brig Julia, for the Thames.

The kettle of the Hyphemia after the month of the sailing 1840. The sailed vessel continued the Director's voyage.