matter of the Petition of Hyam Edward Nathan, of Dunedin aforesaid, Butcher, a creditor of the said William Henry Monson to the extent of not less than Fifty Pounds; and in the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862."

UPON reading the Petition of the said William Henry Monson, and the several affidavits thereunto annexed, and upon hearing Mr. Barton, of Counsel, for the said petitioner. It is ordered that within the space of seven days from the date of this order, or within such extended time as Court may grant for that purpose, the said Petitioner do convey, assign, and make over all his real and personal estate and effects unto Hyam Edward Nathan, of Dunedin, Merchant; John Gray, of same place, Confectioner; and Henry Baylis, of same place, Accountant, upon trusts, for the collection and conversion into money of the said estate and effects, and the distribution of the net proceeds pro rata, and subject to existing legal priorities (if any) amongst such of the Creditors of the said Petitioner as shall duly prove their respective debts by affidavit, filed in the office of the Registrar, at Dunedin, within the space of three calendar months from the date of this order, and upon and subject to such other trusts and provisions as the Court may, at or before the final hearing of the said Petition, direct or approve.

Dated the sixth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, by the Court.

(L.S.) ROBERT CHAPMAN, Registrar.

20s.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862," and in the matter of the Petition of WALKER THOMPSON, a Debtor, not in custody, lately carrying on business at Dunedin, in partnership with Oliver Cooper, under the style or firm of Oliver Cooper and Company, as wholesale and retail Butchers, Sheep and Cattle Importers, and Slaughtermen.

UPON reading the Petition of the said Walker Thompson, and the several affidavits thereunto annexed, and upon hearing Mr. Barton of Counsel for the said Petitioner, and Mr. Smith of Counsel for Henry Driver, of Dunedin, Stock and Station-holder—It is ordered that within the space of seven clear days from the date of this order, or within such extended time as this Court may grant for that purpose, the said Petitioner do convey, assign, and make over all his real and personal estate and effects unto Henry Driver, of Dunedin aforesaid, Stock and Station Agent, and John Thomas Wright, of Dunedin, Stock Agent, upon trust for the collection and conversion into money of the said estate and effects, and the distribution of the net proceeds pro rata, and subject to existing legal priorities (if any) amongst such of the said Petitioner as shall duly prove their respective debts by affidavit, filed in the office of the Registrar, at Dunedin, within the space of six calendar months from the date of this order; and upon and subject to such other trusts and provisions as the Court may, at or before the final hearing of the said Petition, direct or approve.

Dated the sixth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, by the Court.

(L.S.) ROBERT CHAPMAN, Registrar.

20s.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Otago and Southland Districts.

In the matter of the petition of THOMAS POWELL, late of Hindon, but now of Dunedin, in the Province of Otago, Drayman and Storekeeper, and CALEB MOORE, of Dunedin, in the Province of Otago aforesaid, Butcher, a creditor of the said Thomas Powell to the extent of not less than Fifty Pounds; and in the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862."

NOTICE is hereby given that His Honor the Judge has appointed Monday, the 19th day of September, 1864, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, at the Supreme Court-House, Dunedin, for hearing the above petition.

Dated at Dunedin, the 12th day of August, 1864.

HOWORTH, BARTON & HOWORTH,
Princes Street, Dunedin,
Solicitors for the Petitioners.

11s.

In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Otago and Southland District.

In the matter of the Petition of MATHEW SHARLEY, of Invercargill, in the Province of Southland, a Debtor, not in custody, and in the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862."

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Honor the Judge has appointed Monday, the nineteenth day of September, 1864, at 10 a.m., at the Court House, Dunedin, for hearing the above Petition.

Dated at Dunedin, this sixteenth day of August, 1864.

W. WILFRED WILSON,
Stafford-street, Dunedin,
Solicitor for the above-named Petitioner.

7s. 6d.

LIST of Persons applying for relief under the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862."

Mathew Sharley, of Invercargill, Southland, Carter and Contractor

Frederick Martin, of Dunedin, Otago, Storekeeper

Robert Day Bust, of Waikouaiti, Otago, Gentleman

Thomas Powell, late of Hindon, but now of Dunedin, Otago, Drayman and Storekeeper

Stephen Doonan, of Dunedin, Otago

Henry Eagle, of Tokomairiro, Otago, Settler.

ROBERT CHAPMAN,
Registrar.

Supreme Court Office,
Dunedin, 16th August, 1864.

MOORINGS, WESTERN PORT.—The accompanying Notice respecting a Mooring which has been lain down at Western Port, is, at the request of the Honorable the Commissioner of Trade and Customs, of Victoria published for the information of Navigators and others.

JAMES PATERSON,
Provincial Secretary.

Dunedin 13th August, 1864.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.—WESTERN PORT. Masters of vessels frequenting Western Port are hereby informed that a mooring, buoy colored red, and secured by 20 fathoms of 1¼-inch chain and a 17-cwt. anchor, has been laid down in 7 fathoms of water in the narrows between Davis and Moody Point, for the use of vessels loading there.

CHARLES FERGUSON,
Chief Harbor Master.

Department of Ports and Harbors,
Williamstown, 6th July, 1864.

Printed for the Provincial Government by DANIEL CAMPBELL, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.