THE NEW ZEALAND ADVERTISER,

AND

Bay of Islands Gazette.

No. III.] KORORARIKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1840 [Vol. I.

THE GAZETTE.

PROCLAMATION.

In the Name of Her Majesty VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. By WILLIAM HOBSON, Esquire, a Captain in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand.

WHEREAS I have it in Command from Her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, through Her principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, to assert on the grounds of Discovery, the Sovereign Rights of Her Majesty over the Southern Islands of New Zealand, commonly called "the Middle Island," and "Stewart's Island," and the Island, commonly called "the Northern Island," having been ceded in Sovereignty to Her Majesty.

Now, therefore, I, WILLIAM HOBSON, Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand, do hereby proclaim and declare to all men, that from and after the date of these Presents, the full Sovereignty of the Islands of New Zealand, extending from thirty-four degrees thirty minutes to forty-seven degrees ten minutes South Latitude, and between one hundred and sixty-six degrees five minutes & one hundred and seventy nine degrees of East Longitude, vests in Her Majesty Queen VICTORIA, her Heirs and Successors for ever.

Given under my Hand at Government House, Russell, Bay of Islands, this twenty first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.

(Signed) WILLIAM HOBSON,
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

By His Excellency's Command,
(Signed) WILLOUGHBY SHORTLAND,
Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

PROCLAMATION.

In the Name of Her Majesty VICTORIA, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. By WILLIAM HOBSON, Esquire, a Captain in the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand.

WHEREAS, by a Treaty bearing date the fifth day of February, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty, signed and executed by me, WILLIAM HOBSON, a Captain in the Royal Navy, Consul, and Lieutenant Governor in New Zealand, vested for this purpose with full powers by Her Britannic Majesty, of the one part, and the Chiefs of the Confederation of the United Tribes of New Zealand, and the separate and Independent Chiefs of New Zealand, not members of the Confederation, of the other; and further ratified and confirmed by the adherence of the Principal Chiefs of this Island of New Zealand, commonly called "the Northern Island;" all Rights and Powers of Sovereignty over the said Northern Island were ceded to Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, absolutely and without reservation.

Now, therefore, I, WILLIAM HOBSON, Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand, do hereby Proclaim and Declare to all men, that from and after the date of the above-mentioned Treaty, the full Sovereignty of the Northern Island of New Zealand, vests in Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Her Heirs and Successors for ever.

Given under my Hand at Government House, Russell, Bay of Islands, this twenty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty.

(Signed) WILLIAM HOBSON,
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.

By His Excellency's Command,
(Signed) WILLOUGHBY SHORTLAND,
Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Russell, 10th June, 1840.

MAIZE.

TENDERS will be received at this Office until twelve o'clock of Tuesday, the 30th instant, for the supply of "Three Hundred bushels of Maize," to be delivered at this Station.

Parties tendering, or their Agents, are requested to attend at this Office on the day of opening the offers.

Security for the due fulfilment of the Contract will be required.

By His Excellency's Command,
(For the Colonial Secretary.)
JAS. STUART FREEMAN.

SALES BY AUCTION.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION,

By Messrs. Spicer & Weavell,

On Wednesday, 1st July,

A VERY valuable property situated at Wangaroa, comprising about twenty Acres, and bounding the principal Landing place to that flourishing settlement.

To the small Capitalist an excellent opportunity is here offered for commencing Store, such being much wanted at Wangaroa both by Settlers and by Natives, who wish to dispose of their produce.

A more eligible situation cannot be obtained, as from the nature of the adjoining Coast it must always continue to be the principal Landing place.

Terms declared at Sale.
11th June, 1840.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION,

By Messrs. Spicer & Weavell,

On Friday, 10th July, at 12 o'clock,

The Allotments of land containing 40 Acres, situated on the N. E. side of Orui Creek, within 10 minutes walk of the Beach, each Lot having the advantage of a never-failing water stream, and abounding in timber and firewood.

11th June, 1840.

FERRY BOAT.—The Public are respectfully informed, that they can always be accommodated with a Boat, on hire, by applying to Thomas Jones, at Mr. Wilson's, Auctioneer.
June 23, 1840.

BUILDING ALLOTMENTS

For Sale by Private Contract,

BUILDING Allotments in first-rate situations in the Townships of Kororarika and Victoria for sale, particulars of which may be learned on application to

Messrs. SPICER & WEAVELL,
Auctioneers.

TOWNSHIP OF GLOUCESTER.

Messrs. SMYTHE and PARTRIDGE have instructed the undersigned to offer for Sale by private contract, a few Acre Allotments in the Township of Gloucester, Mangonui.

WM. WILSON.
Kororarika,
June 13, 1840.

ALLOTMENTS ON SALE.

FOR Sale by Private Contract, Allotments in the Townships of Victoria and Kororarika. Also, several very valuable country properties.

Apply to
WM. WILSON.

The undersigned has for Sale at his Store near Russell,
Salt, flour, corks
Cordage, canvas, twine
Ironmongery, paints, oil, &c. &c.
GEO. GREENWAY.
15th June, 1840.

ON Sale, by the Undersigned, on board the store ship Tuscan, off Russell,

Tobacco, Wardell's sherry in bottle
Port and sherry in bulk
Vinegar, salt,
Red and blue shirts
White ditto
Stockings, canteen trousers
Blue cloth trousers
Vests, fustians
Prints, ginghams, and other articles.

JOHN J. MONTEFIORE.
Kopua, Russell,
15th June, 1840.

The Undersigned has for SALE at his Stores, Kororarika:

Pitch
Tar
Oakum
Butter
Paint oil
Putrie-o
rice
paints
wines
mattresses
sperm oil
ale
spades
biscuit
tobacco
blue lead, &c.
muskets

WM. WILSON.
June 23, 1840.

WANTED
IMMEDIATELY, at the Office of this Paper, a PRESSMAN, to whom wages will be given.