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THE MAITLAND MERCURY,
PUBLISHED
EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND
SATURDAY.
Terms of Subscription :
Paid in Advance. 9s. Por Quarter.
Booked. 10s. do. do.
If Sent by Post:
10b. per Quarter. Paid in Advance.
Ha. per Quarter. If Booked.
Single Copies-4d. each.
The MAITLAND MERCURY lias now
been established upwards of Twenty-one
YEAKS-and has the LARGEST CIRCULA-
TION of any Provincial Paper in the colony.
AßÖTKAOX OK SA1.EH BÏ AUCTION.
Tins Day, Tuesday, Jdly 12.
air. T. Cadem., at the Campbell's Hill yards, at twelve, 189 fat
bollocks and cows. '
Dodds & Co, at Woodville, by Hinton, at twolvo, plough
horses, working bullocks, cows, farming implements, &o.
To-Monnow, Wednesday, July 13,
Dodds & Co., at tue Campbell's 1X111 yards, at twelve, 14$ fat
cattle,
air. It. G. Yeomans, at the Campbell's Hill yards, at twelve,
100 fat bullocks; also, 4 znilcli cows.
A. S. N. COMPANY.
OTEAM EEOM MORPETH TO SYDNEY.
COONANBARA, MoNDATsand Thursdays, at 7 a.m.
COLLAROY, Tuesdays and .Fridays, at 2 p.m.
JAMES SOROüGlE, Agent.
Wharf, Morpeth, 17th June, 18G4. 3823
H. E. N. S. N. COMPANY.
STEAM TO SYDNEY.
THE STEAMERS of thin Company will be DE-
SPATCHED daring (he ensuing month, as
undert-
one MORPETH, on Tuesdays and FridAyb, at Seven
a.m.
The CITY OF NEWCASTLE, on WednesdAts and
Saturdays, at Seven a.m.
LEAVING SYDNEY, FOR MORPETH s
The 3Í OR PETIT, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at
Eleven p.m. .
The OITT OF NEWCASTLE, on Mondays and
Thursdays, at Eleven p.m.
A Stemmer will be despatched from Morpeth to
Paterson Township ever; Wrdnksday Mormno.
A Steamer to Clarence Town every week.
L. BARBER,
Agent.
Morpeth, 18th Jane, 18G4. 4057
STEAM TO SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
REGULAR COMMUNICATION.
THE Swift and Powerful Steamer SAR WON (now
under the command of Captain James Lowrie,
formerly ao woll known as Commander of the Steamor
Havilah, in the Adelaide and Melbourne trade,) is
UNDER CHARTER to PLY REGULARLY during the
next Twelve Month», between NEWCASTLE and MEL-
BOURNE (dilling at Sydney to Land and Receive Pas-
sengers), and expeoted to make a trip every fortnight.
Fares to Melbourne :
Saloon.£5 10 0
Return Tiokets. 8 8 0
Steerage. 2 10 6
To OB FROli SYDNEY.
Saloon. 0 12 6
Stoerage. 0 7 6
Passengers for Melbourne will require to Book and
take their Tiokets at the Agent's office, Newcastle.
JOSEPH WARD & CO.,
Agents,
4088 Newoastle.
To E. G. CORY, Esq.., Wardon.
WE, the undersigned inhabitants of the Town of
Paterson, beg to request that yon will CALL a
PUBLIC MEETING, to be held in the Court-house,
FatorsoD, at an early datB, to take into consideration tim
proposed alteration in the Postal Communication between
Paterson and Maitland«
Paterson, 11th July, 1804.
Wit. CORNER
Jon» Wiiytb
Stephen Johbboh
Frederick Wilson
Wm. Cann
Jon» Williams
Daniel Lemo
S. Stanbbuoe, SF.tr.
S, Standsidos, j UN.
O. D. Matlock
David Drown
Jakes Oann
BrYFIELD WoRMBnSLT
Edward Terry
' WltiLIAK HOOSLET
John Brooker
Wm. Simpson.
To Mr. Corner and the other Gentlemen signing the
Requisition :
I hereby GALL a POBLIO MEETING, to be held
at the Court-house, Paterson, on Tiiousoay, 14th July,
1864, to toko into consideration, the proposed alteration
in the postal communication.
EDWD. G CORY,
Warden.
Goatwyok, 11th July, 18G4. 4337
A BANS AT MUSWELLBROOK.
IN compliance with tho request of roany residents in
the diitriat of the Upper Huntor, the Directors of
the Commercial Banking Company of Sidney have rando
»rranceraonts for OPENING A BRANCH BAMÍ IN
THE TOWN OF MUSWELLBROOK, on Monday, the
11th day of July our rout, for the transaction of all
customary banking operations.
KÖDERT M'DONALD,
Aoting Mauogor.
Muswellbrook, 9th July, 18G4. 4327
COMMEBOIAL BANKING COMPANY OF SYDNEY.
MUSWELLBROOK BRANCH.
milK puMio are rospootfully informod that TIJI8
A BANK l8 NOW OPEN for tha transaction of oil
usual Banking Butinées.
ROBERT M'DONALD,
Aotlng Manager,
Muswellbrook, 11th Julj, 18G4. 4328
_______
ALL "MYALL CREEK » ORDERB drawn on W
J. DANGAR, Esq , of Neotafiold,Singleton,prior
to lit January, 1804, will, on presentation, be PAID by
Messrs. Bandar, Qii.onnisT, & Co., Sydney. AU Orders
di»vm sine« that date will be Paid only by tho under
JOHN ROSS.
Neotsfield, 1st July, 1804. 4106
TO LET, those PREMISES now oocupied by Mr. Far-
thing ; rent moderate. Apply either to Mr. Jon»
M Callum, or at the Premises. 4237
Ol'TAGE TO BE LET, Four Rooms, Horse-shoe
Bend. THOMAS CADELL. 4318
TO LET OR SELL.
TO LET or SELL, all those SPACIOUS PREMISES
in High-street, West Maitland, known as the
AMERICAN STORES; would be very suitable for a
Bank, or any business requiring large and commodious
premises, with an aero of ground attached. Immediate
possession can be given. Apply to
B. RUSSELL,
Stoney Creek,
4087 West Maitland.
FOR SALE.
TO BE LET or SOLD, a FARM, containing 93 aores,
ia the parish of Allandale, Black Creek, near Mr.
McDonnell's, at present rented to Mr. Clarke, whose
lease expires in a few days. The above farm is conve-
niently situated, well fenced, and is, without exception,
one of the best in that locality. There are working
bullocks, farming implements, cows, &c. Young cattle,
&c, oan be had at a valuation.
Also, a FARM convenient to the above lot, not cleared,
containing 47 aores, ,with plenty of water and run.
For further information apply to
JOHN O'NEILL,
Fishery Creek,
4284 - _ West Maitland.
F OK SALE, by the undersigned, 700 HEAD of
STORE CATTLE, equal sexos, from 2 to 6.
J. B. B. DAWSON,
4185 Branxton.
TWO STATIONS CTJNSTOCKED) IN QUEENSLAND.
FOR SALE, the Stations known as "CUOYGAH"
and "BOOLIGAR EAST," in the district of
MARANOA, QUEENSLAND, containing Seventy
Sanare MileB.
The IMPROVEMENTS on " CUOYGAH» oomprise
A Substantial Stockyard capable of holding 2000 head of
cattle, and a Slab Dwelling of three rooms, log floor.
" Cuoygah" commands a frontage of about five miles
to the Narren water ; the other Station being immedi-
ately adjoining, and bounded by the well-known fatten-
ing stations of Mr. Hill and Mr. Graver.
Plan and all particulars can be bad from the
undersigned.
3397 DODDS & CO.
FOR SALE
by the nndersigned,
2 FIRST-CLASS SHEEP STATIONS, 13,000 SHEEP,
in Leichhardt District, Qiiecensiand.
Also, Bsveral lots of CATTLE and SHEEP.
J. WILLMOTT.
279, George-street, Sydney. 3816
EAST MAITLAND PROPERTY.
FOR SALE, all that HALF-ACRE OF LAND, lying
between Day and Lawos streets, East Maitland,
known ns Robson's property, with the extensivo IM-
PROVEMENTS thoreon, viz :
TWO-STORIED SLATED HOUSE, with verandah
Brick cottage
Blacksmith's shop, known as Elliott's
Several briok dwelling houses.
For further particulars, apply to
DODDS & CO.
July 8, 1864. 4279
200 ACRES LAND,
Greig's Crook, Martindale, Donman,
known as
VIVER'S GRANT.
FOR SALE, n bargain, the above PAROEL of LAND,
adapted for agricultural purposes.
THOMAS CADELL,
4219 West Maitland.
SPLENDID FARM,
West Maitland.
FOR SALE, a well-known ALLUVIAL FARM, nour
Maitland (a bargain), about 40 aores, all of richest
soil»
THOMAS CADELL,
42S0 West Maitland.
SPLENDID ALLUVIAL FARMS,
Phoenix Park, near Morpeth.
FOR SALE, a bargain, on very liberal terms, Three
fine FARMS, of tho rioliost alluvial soil, together
with Improvements, ali in good repair.
Lot 1_The HOMESTEAD, about SO acres, improve-
ments worth at least £2000.
Lot 2.-Bird's farm, about acres, fine hay shed,
honses, &c, &o.
Lot 3 -Abont 25 uores, rich land, with good hay shed.
Thexo fine farms are all of the richest alluvial soil,
free from damage by flood, a rioh alluvial deposit always
remaining, and no portion of the land being injured or
washed away.
As iuoorne farms they may bo stated to be equal to any
in the colony, and it is now well known that once in
three years the holder of lucerne hay may realise a
fortune.
Terms :-One fourth cash, balasoo as may be agrood
upon.
4141 THOMAS CADELL.
SPLENDID WARREGO STATION,
'having a
Frontage of about Thirty Miles to the Warrogo River,
TOaETIlER WITH
1000 HEAD OF CATTLE, STORES, &0., &o.
FOR SALE PRIVATKLY-tho above FIRST-CLASS
FATTENING COUNTRY-a Bargain.
THOMAS CADELL,
4072 West Maitland.
GOOD. PROPERTIES.
MUSWELLBROOK.
FOR SALE, privately, oil those Valuable Properties
known as tho STEAM FLOUR MILLS and
OLOTH MANUFACTORY j also, other Valuable Pro-
perties, belonging to the firm of Messrs. A. and H.
Portus.
THOMAS CADELL,
4073 Wost Maitland.
HEREFORD BULLS.
FOR SALE, at Molvillo TJains, TWENTY HERE
FORD BOLLS, from two to four yoars old, the
Sroduee of an imported Heroford bull, seleoted from the
crd of Lord Hatherton, Jeddesley Park, England.
J. F. DOPPING,
Molvillo Plains,
Gulligal.
June 21st, 1864. 4014
LARGE ESTATE, 700O AORES (MORE OR LESS)
TJppor Huntor Listriot.
FOR SALE, the GUAN GUA ESTATE, abundantly
grassed and watered, well adapted for depasturing
sheep or oattlo, pining the properties of Messrs.
Molntjre, Keys, Hall, ana Bowman. Torms and prico
liberal.
THOMAS CADELL,
' Auatioueor and Agent,
4069 ' West Maitland.
FOR SALE, privately, 10 Tons of Prime LUCERNE
HAY-roady fov immediate dclivory
4892 DODDS & CO.
WOLLONG ESTATE,
(Lato Shatploy's,)
NEAR ELLALONG,
FOR SALE, the above ESTATE-1820 aoros, woll
grassed and watered, fenoed. Good improve-
ments- lions« (eight room«), garden, barn, strihlo, cart
shed ; about 80 aoros under cultivation ;' and ISO head
of cattle givon in.
Tho estate forms a fine homestead.
MR. THOMAS CADELL,
4303 West Maitland.
SOUTH BORONGA STATION,
Mcintyre River.
FOR SALE, a bargain, this splondid Unstocked
STATION.
THOMAS CADELL,
4070 West Maitland.
HAY FOR SALE.
THE undersigned has a good STACK of WHEATEN
HAY FOR SALE-about IS Tous-on moderate
terms.
JOHN MILLS,
Opposite Woodlands,
4311 Near Denman.
THE undersigned hag FOR SALE about Forty (40)
Tons GOOD OATEN HAY, pressed, and ready
for delivery.
JOSEPH B HOLMES,
The Wilderness,
4309 Loohinvar.
INVESTMENTS in Debenture», Bank and other
Shares, may always be obtained or disposed of, at
eurront prices, on application to LENNON & CAPE
Stook and Share Brokers, Terry's buildings, Pitt-street,
8ydney. 4076
AUSTRALIAN JOINT STOCK B¿NK.
THIS BANK allows INTEREST on FIXED DE-
POSITS at the following rates :
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum
»» S |, 4 "
ii I* ,, 5 ,,
Drafts aro granted and Bills negotiated on all the
principal towns in the United Kingdom, and in the colo-
nies ; and all ordinary banking business transacted.
JOHN BRIDGE,
Acting Manager.
Australian J. S. Bank, West Maitland,
June IO, 1864. 370G
VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(Established 1849.)
CAPITAL.£1,000,000.
Also,
VICTORIA LIFE ANO GENERAL ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
CAPITAL.£2,000,000.
SYDNEY BRANCH-Pitt-street, opposite the Empire
Office.
P
iROPOSAL FORMS and all other information may
be bad on application to Mr. John Lee, Agent,
Maitland. 2395
A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY
LIVES ASSURED ; ANNUITIES, AND ENDOW-
MENTS GRANTED on the most favorable terms.
All the profits of the business from time to time
divided among the assured.
For prospeotuses, forms of application, £c, and all
information, apply to
RoBgRT Blair, Esq., Agent, Maitland
JonN Moors, Esq., Agent, Armidale
Jamrs Paoe, Esq., Agent, Grafton
W. K. Looiiusad, Esq., Agent, Newcastle
J. B. Hoard, Esq., Agent, Port Macquarie.
MEDICAL REFEREES:
Andrew Liddell, Esq., Maitland
J. B. West, Esq., Armidale
J. Morris, Esq., Cassilis
Wit. Stephenson, Esq., Cundletown
E. J. Ddioan, Esq., Bundee
E. M. M'Kinlay, Esq., Dungog
W. H. Kioiurds, Esq., Gratton
A. W. Thornton, Esq., Muswellbrook
R. R. S. Bowker, Esq., M.D., Newcastle
,, Fort Macquarie
JoSEPn Docker, Esq., Scone
H. Glennie, Esq., Singleton
Walter Scott, Esq., Tamworth
Robert Park, Esq., Upper Paterson
C. U. D. SCHRADER, Esq., M.D., Walcha.
Sydney, April 1st, 1864. ' 2233
T
MAITLAND HIGH SCHOOL.
HE DUTIE8 of this institution will bo RESUMED
on Tuesday, Jnly 12lh. 4192
SAUGHIE HOUSE SCHOOL furnishes a SUPERIOR
EDUCATION either for Business or for College.
Most of the olasses are taught by Mr. Frazer personally.
Mr. Nixon, Resident Drawing Master, tcaoheB all the
styles of Drawing in ponoil, chalk, and water-colour.
When it is requirod, Boarders will reçoive speoial in-
struction. The domestio arrangements will be under
the superintendence of Miss Tait.
The ensuing holidays extend from June 00th to July
15th. _4077
EDUCATION.
THE DUTIE8 of Mr. J. SCOTT'S SCHOOL, at
Carrington, Tort Stephens, will be RESUMED on
Tuesday, the 19th July. Vacanoies for a few boarders.
Terms : £40 per annum, payable quarterly, in advanoe,
with a quarter's notice previous to the removal of any
pupil. No oxtraB, except for books. 3946
"DENISON HOTEL,"
West Maitland.
rTMHE undersigned, in retiring from publio business,
JL beg« to tender his CORDIAL THANKS to his
many friends and the ptiblio generally who have so long
and liberally patronised him, and begs to in foi m them
that Mr. JAMES HILL (lato drill instructor to tho
W. M. V. R.) has succeeded him in the management of
the abovo Hotel, and ho trusts he will ba woll patronised
by the publio.
JOHN ARKINS.
West Maitland, June 27,18G4.
With reference to the above, the undersigned begs to
intimate that ho has SUOOEEDED Mr. ARKINS in the
above favorably-known Hotel ; and he assures tho publio
generally that by keeping the boBt of everything money
can purohaBO, civility, and attontion, the oharaoter of
this favorite Hotel shall bo well sustained.
8»94 JAMES HILL.
THAVE this day RELINQUISHED BUSINESS, in
favour of Messrs. Ferguson, Webb, à Co., whom I
beg to recommend to my constituents.
J. J. PEACOCK.
Sydnoy, 1st July.
We have this day commenood business as General
Merchants and Commission Agents, undor the Btyle or
firm of " Ferguson, Webb, à Co."
G. FERGUSON.
II. It. WEBB.
46, New Pitt-streot, 8ydney, July 1, 1864. 4207
NOTICE.
THE PARTNERSHIP herotoforo subsisting between
the undesigned-John Moore, JosK.ru Scholes,
and Robert Scuoi.ns-oarrying on business as General
Storekeepers, at Armidale and Inverell, under the style
or firm of JOHN MOOR« & COMPANY, was this (Jay
DISSOLVED by ehluxion of time
Dntod this 1st day of July, A.n. 1864.
JOHN MOORE,
(Signed) JOSEPH SCHOLES,
ROBERT SCHOLES.
Witness
Root. Patnb, Solioitor,
Armidale. 4178
NOTICE.
WE, the undorsigncd, hereby authorise and request
all persons indebted to the late firm of JOHN
MOORE & COY., oarrying on bnsiness at Armidale and
Invorel), to PAY THEIR RESPECTIVE DEBTS to Mr.
JOHN MOORE, whoso rooeipt shall be a suflloionb dis
chargo ¡ and the said JOHN MOQRE is also authorised
to satisfy the outstanding liabilities of the said firm.
(Bl-ned^ JOSEPH SCHOLES,'
(.»igneu; K0BERT SCHOLES.
Witness
Rout. Payne, Solioitor,
Armidale. 4179
ROYAL OLYMPIC THEATRE.
In Aid of tue Sufferers by the late Floods.
THE JUVENILE AMATEURS
Beg to announce their
SECOND AND FINAL PERFORMANCE,
on
THURSDAY, tub 14th JULY, 18G4,
Kindly assisted by the
WEST MAITLAND VOLUNTEER BAND,
AND
MARMADUKE WILSON, ESQ.,
When will be presented the pleasing petite Comedy,
«THE MILLER OF WHETSTONE!»
To be followed by a
MUSICAL MELANGE
AND
HIGHLAND FLING.
The whole to conclude with tho highly laughable Faroe,
never before aoted in Maitland,
«THE MAN WITH THE CARPET BAG!"
M1 X
For further particulars soo small bills.
Dress Circle, 3s. ; Boxes, 2s. ; Pit, Is. ; Children under
twelve years, Is.
Doora open at Half-past Seven preoisoty, and performance
to commença at Eight o'olook. 4325
GRAN» SACRED CONCERT,
To liquidate the debt of tho
BAPTIST CHAPEL,
To be held in tho
SonooL or Arts, West Maitland,
On TUESDAY, the 19th INSTANT.
Front Seats, 2s. ; .Back Seats, Is.
Full programme in Saturday's Mercury. 4315
To the Farmers -who have Sufforod by tho Floods
SEED WHEAT, OATS, OR BARLEY.
APPLICATIONS are invited from any distressed oui
tivators in the flooded distriots, stating, with the
name and addresB, the number of aerea eaoh person will
bave ready for sowing this sesBon, and the quantity of
seed that will bo required, specifying if wheat, oats, or
barley will be wanted; which infoimation must be sup-
plied in the first instance to the local oommittees of the
varions distriots, who will investigate and recommend to
the Committee of the General Relief Fund, Sydney.
W. R. PIDDINGTON,!
JOHN CALDWELL, [ Treasnrers.
4308 J. V. GORMAN, )
To the Farmers who hare Suffered by tho Floods*
SEED WHEAT, OATS, OR BARLEY.
APPLICATIONS aro invited from any distressed cul-
tivators in the flooded distiiots, slating, with the
name and address, the namber of acres eaoh person will
'have ready for sowing this season, and the quantity of
seed that will be required, specifying if wheat, oats, or
barley will bo wanted, which information must bo sup-
plied in the first instance to thalooal committees of the
various distriots, who will investigate and recommend to
the Committee ot tho General Relief Fund, Sydney.
(Signed) W. R. PIDDINGTON,)
JOHN CALDWELL, I Treasurers.
J. V. GORMAN, J
With reference to the above advertisement, the West
Maitland Committee are PREPARED to RECEIVE
APPLICATIONS for tho objects specified.
JAMES R. THACKERAY,
4341 Hony. Secy. West Maitland F. R. Committee.
FISHERY,
LOWER BARWIN RIVER.
BREWARINA ANNUAL RACES
WILL COME OFF ON
23rd And 24th AUGUST NEXT.
First Dby-Tuesday, mr 23rd Adovst.
First Race.-The MAIDEN TLATE of £30, for otl
horses that havo never won an advertisod prise,
with a Sweep of £3 each, for the Becond horao;
weight for age ; one mile and a half, one event.
Second Race.-The PUBLICANS' PURSE of £25, for
all horses, weight for age, with a Sweep of £2 10s,
eaoh for the Becond horao ; uno mile and a half, one
event.
Third Raoe.-The LADIES' PURSE of £15, for all
horses, weight for ago, with a Sweep of £1 eaoh for
the second horse; one mile and a distance, heats.
Second Day--Wednesday, 24tii.
First Raok.-Tho BREWAKINA TOWN PLATE of
£30, for all horses, to be handicapped by the
Stewards or whom they may appoint, with a Swoop
of £3 eaoh for tho seoond horse ; distanoo two miles,
one event.
Second Race.-Tho SQUATTERS' PURSE of £20, for
all horses, weight tor ago, with a Sweep of £2 oaoh
for the second horse ; one mile, heats. Should the
winner of the Town Plate start, ha will have to
carry 5 lbs extra.
Third Race.-Tho BEATEN PURSE of £10, for all
beaten horses during tho meeting, to be handi-
capped by the Stewards or wham they may appoint,
with a Sweepot 10b. caoli for the second horse;
distance one milo and a half, one event.
FoDHTn Race.-The FORDED HANDICAP, a Sweep of
£2 eaoh from all winners during the meeting; to
bs handicapped by the Stewards; two miles, ona
event.
RULES.
Old Homebush rules strictly adherod to.
Tim decision of the Stewards to bo final.
Entranoo IO por oent. on amount of prise,
Threo ontrnnens in otioli raco or no moo.
Qualification £2, exoept a man is a subscriber to tho
amount of £2 who is qualified.
All riders to appear in cloan jookey costume, under s>
penalty of £2.
Entrances to take place at the Sportsman's Arms, be-
tween the hours of seven and nine o'clock p.m on the
evenings previous to each day's racing; and all Prizes
will be paid over at the same place, between the hours
of seven and nine o'clock the last night of the races.
JOHN KERRIGAN,
Secretary.
Stewards:
John Parnell W. K. Pererdy
C. P. Burne And. Doyle, Jun., Esq.
Judge- Joseph Perry, Esq
Clerk of the Course and Starter-Robert Kerrigan.
Treasurer-William Kerrigan.
Secretary- John Kerrigan. 4121
NOTICE, AND CAUTION.
THE RUNNERS conneotcd with this Office have been
instructed NOT TO SELL PAPERS in the
STREETS in future, under any circumstances ; and the
public would greatly oblige hy bearing this in mind.
Single Copies of every Publication can always be had
at the Office; and will be promptly forwarded to any
Address in town or country, if required.
FALLS & TUCKER.
Mercury Office, April 1,18G4.
«3T FIVE POUNDS REWARD.-It having come to
our knowledgo that SALES STILL TAKE »'LACE, not
withstanding thoabovonolico, wehorobv otrora REWARD
of FIVE POUNDS lor suoh information as will obtain
a conviction.-F. A T.-April 1.1804.
NOTICE.
TO SCAB INSPECTORS' ANS OTHERS.
I INTEND STARTING from my station, Malnraway, in
the month of July, a FLOCK pf FAT SHEEP, by
way of Bingera and Tamworth, and by the main road to
Maitland.
4285 JOHN ECKFORD.
ID
El'AILED ACCOUNT of the REVENUE «\TNDIT0RE of the MCNIOIPALITY of EAST
MAITLAND, for the HALF-YEAR ending 30th JUNE, 18G4.
1864. Dn. £ s. à.
1 To Balaceo from last half-year 187 6 1
Endowment from Govern-
ment, équivalent to the
rates collected for the
half-year ending 31st
December, 18G3. 4SS S IO
Rates collected for the half
year ending 30th June,
1861..
Police unes
254 9 3
2 0 0
Promissory Note to Bank
of Australasia, three
months date. 250 0 0
Lessinterest..,.. 5 0 10
v, "1/t '
898 19 2
244 19 2
£1143 l8 4
1864.
Cr.
By Advertisements, &o.
Stationery, Ink, Oil, Gum, &o.
Salaries-Town Olork and
Survoyor.... 100 0
Office Keeper .. 2 12
Expenses of Assessment .
" of Deputation to Sjdney ....
" of Postage Stamps, £1 ; Foil
Olork, £1 Is.
Iufrovements in Municipality.
Ranks and Lawes stroets
(one eontraol). 711 3 6
Lawes and High streets
(one oon tract),....... 46 13 G
Ranks-street (upper por-
tion). 24 4 0
Timber Bridge, &o, in
High-street. 10 0
Water Table in Gourge-st.. 10 0
Melbourne-street.
William-stroet.
George-street .
King-street.
High-street crossing ....
Anne-street.
Brisbane street.
Newoastle-street.
Pitnaoree Road.
Open drain between Lawes
and Day streets.
Elizabeth-street .
Grant-Btreot.
Removal of Nuisances....
Stones quarried from Lawes
street .
Carriage of Parrels.
Repairs to Publio Pump ..
12 12
11 l8
9 0
10 IO
7 IO
7 19
6 IO
8 0
4 13
2 Ifi
2 S
1 2
1 0
8 2
0 2
2 2
£ B. d".
15 l8
4 17
102 12
C 10
9 0
Bilanoo in Bank of Australasia
1 0
802 1 0
98 0 9
1039 I 0
104 17 4
£1143 l8 4
! I hereby certify the foregoing account to he correct.
ALEXANDER DODDS, Mayor.
We oertify that all the Books of Aooounts, Vouohors, or other Documents in support thereof, in possession of
the Mumoipal Oounoil of East Maitland, have been exhibttod to us, and that the foregoing statement corresponds
with the aforesaid Books of Acoounts and Vouohors or other doouraents.
HENRY I. PILCHER, 1 .... ,
JAMFS THOMSON, f AniUtori'
NOTICE.
PARTIES are cautioned NOT TO HARBOUR WIL-
LIAM RUSH, a balf-oaste, who absoonded from
my service. Any person, after this notioe, so doing will
be prosecuted aooording to Law.
DONALD M'LEOD.
Mount Pleasant, Dungog, 8th July, 1864. 4338
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
MR THOMAS CADELL, Auctioneer, West Mait-
land, is the ONLY PERSON authorised to receive
PROCEEDS of STRAGGLING CATTLE on my account
or to CLAIM CATTLE boaring my brands,
All parties sending any of my Cattle to Sydney or
Maitland markt..s will pleaso remit procoeds to my
Agent, Mr. Thomas Cadell.
My Cattle are principally branded bb follows :
DB, DB, JBa (triangle), JB off neok triangle near
neck, triangle ovor JH off ribs, DB off rump with
number on shoulder or under brand, DB over tri-
angle off rump, DB off rump, triangle over GB off
G
ribB, triangle ovor JH, £)H off ramp,'trianglo off
ribs, and number triangle over JB near hip, also on
rump, also with ST, OT.
O O
JOHN BROWN,
Millie, and
4112 Elisabeth-street, Singleton.
NOTICE.
I HEREBY CAUTION all parties against interfering
with any of my CATTLE or HORSKS. Ail parties
found doing so after this date will bo dealt with accord-
ing to law.
Cattle branded >-» D near rump.
7
IIoreeB, D near shoulder, J noar thigh.
JAMES DUFF, Jon.
July 7th, 1864. 4242
LOST, on Saturday last, a Canary. The Ondor will be
rewarded. J. B. Olliffe, West Maitland. 4332
FOUR POUNDS REWARD.
LOST, from Namoi River, FOUR DRAUGHT
HORSES :
Ono Bay HORSE, heart near nhoulder, heart near thigh
One Chesnut Horse, AD conjoined near shoulder
One Chesnut Horse, blaze, white hools, FH near
shoulder BRS
One Chesnut Horse, CIS conjoined noar shoulder, grey
patoh near thigh.
All also branded Z noar thigh.
The abovo reward will be paid on dolivory to the
undersigned,
MARK TURNER.
Cox's Creek, 30th June, 18C4. 4182
TEN POUNDS REWARD.
To Constables, Poundkoopora, and Othors.
WHEREAS a HORSE of the following description
was STOLEN from Brewarrina Station, at the
Native Fishory, Lower Barwin Rivor, on the night of the
MthofFoLruary, 1864:-A BAY GELDING, brandod
D
IMD near shoulder, noar hind foot whlto, a littlo ooif
kneed-was seen going in direction of Mudgee, ridden
by a tall, thin young man. The horse was well known
in Mudgee, Bathurst, and Maitland, and wont by the
name of " Little John," He has been the late property
of Charles and John Parnell, Esqs., of Bree Station,
Lower Barwin River. The above reward will bo paid on
dolivory of said horse, and oonviotion of thief or thieve«,
to William Kerrigan, Sportsman's Arma, Breewarrina,
Lower Barwin River, or to John Paiinrll, Esq., Breo
Btation, Lower Barwin River; or Two Pounds will bo
paid for any information that will load to his recovery.
WILLIAM KERRIGAN,
Broowarrina,
Lower Barwin Rivor.
May 16L1), 18G4. 4078
NOTICE.
To Constables, Fonndkoopors, and Othors,
THREE POUNDS REWARD.'
STOLEN from Black Creek, Livornool Plains, about
April last, a ROAN COB of a HORSE, hairy
legs, largo star in forehead, hind foot or feet white,
brandad T in diamond near shoulder, no other brands
when lost. The above reward will be g1 von, if stolen,
on delivery to the undersigned ; or one pound for suoh
information that will load to his recovery. j
JOSEPH PENGILLEY, Jun.,
Blaok Crook,
Liverpool Plains.
June 1st, 1864. 4310
FIVE POUNDS REWARD.
TOLEN or STRAYED, from Hinton, a TALL BAY
nORSE, blaok points) small star on iorehead, long
tall, branded W (very large) off shoulder, GW (nearly
illegible) near shoulder. It Btolon, a roward of Flvo
Pounds on conviction of thief; if strayed, One Pound on
delivery to '
1 THOS. HYLAND,
' Hinton.
July Ath, 18(14. 4259
"BELL'B LIFE IN SYDNEY.»
PARTIES wishing to beoome SUBSCRIBERS to the
above will piesse to leave tholr NAME and AD-
DRESS at Mr. Masters's Hotel, as thsre will be no num-
bera oome only to subscribers.
JOHN ARKINS
Agont.
West Maitland, July 11, 1804. ' 4323
COMPOS!I'OK.-Wanted, a SITUATION as Compo-
sitor upon a oountry newspaper. Application«
addressed "F. H., Mercury Oflioo," will be immediately
atlondod to.
ILE DRIVERS WANTED, immediately, to com
menoe work in West Maitland. Apply to
DR. PARNELL,
4326 Horse Shoe Bend.
A S O N S WANTED.
Apply to John PrAskb. 4329
M
A COMPETENT GOVERNESS, with good testi-
monials, wishes for an ENGAGEMENT in a gen-
tleman's famil). Address Miss M., and roforonoes,
Post Ollice, West Maitland. 4331
A
BOY WANTED. Apply to
MRS. MELVILLE. 4344
w
ANTED, an ASSISTANT ior a General Store.
Apply,
OWEN A BECKETT.
NOTICE.
WANTED, sevoral parties of LABOURERS, al!»
and willing to work, to REPAIR THE ROAD
FROM CLARENCE TOWN TO DUNGOG.
'J he Road Committeo will meet at Barkley Park
Bridge, on Saturday next, at Ten o'olook a.m.; at
Brookfield, at One o'clock ; and at Hawham'B, at Four
o'oUck, to let said work.
THOMAS ABBOTT,
Seoretary.
Dungog, 9th July, 18G4. 4342
ANTED, a BLACKSMITH and FARRIER. No
botch noed apply.
WILLIAM FIELD.
Nandi, Coonabarabran. 4316
DRAUGHT HORSES. DRAUGHT H0RSE8.
WANTED immediately, 20 Good-oonditioned
Staunch DRAUGHT HORSES, subject to trial.
Would bo proforred in teams, aoonstomod to work steady
together ; for which fair markot rates will bo given.
Apply at once to
R. G. YEOMANS,
Auotionoer.
Maitland, 8th July, 18G4. 425S
WANTED immediately, TWO APPRENTICES.
WILLIAM KEATING, SADDLER, MORPETH
WAN l'ED, a Good Country GIRL bb GENERAL
SERVANT. Apply to
MRS. GILLIAT,
Bank-street,
4339 East Maitland.
NOTICE TO CARRIERS.
WANTED, PARTIES to CONTRACT for my
CARTING. Apply to
4322 WM. WADE.
WANTED TO RENT, a COTTAGE containing
about four rooms, with small paddook, about one
or two miles from Maitland,
J. B. R. DAWSON,
4186 Branxton.
ANTEO, the Publlo to Know that the HINTON
MILLS are now in FÜLL WORKING ORDER.
Silk-dressed Flour can bo had in any quantity. Maia»
Meal constantly on hand. 405S
CARRIERS. CARRIERS. CARRIERS.
¡TANTED, First-olBss HORSE TEAM to take n.
V Light Load to WEE WAA. High ralo of car-
riage, and bonus for despatch.
THOMAS CADELL,
4302 West Maitland.
ANTED. HORSE TEAMS for the MOONIE,
GWYDIR, and NARRABRI.
JOnN LEVIEN,
14 Maitland.
Assigned Estato of H. M'Alpin, Muswellbrook.
TENDKRS for the STOCK-IN-TRADE and BOOK
DltBl'B of the well-known Stores in occupation of
the abovej at Muswellbrook, also for the Store, Dwelling
house, and Land, aro invited by the undersigned, '
The stock oomprisos the usual goneral assortment of
goods to ha found in a flrst-olass oountry store,
Undeniable title will he given io store, dwelling-house,
and landod property, the samo being rcgistoreu under
Torrens' Aot,
The whole of tlio above are ooverod hy fire insurances,
and policies will bo endorsed to purchasers.
Principals only will be dealt with, and liberal term«
given.
Tenders will he received np to 1st August, to ho ad-
dressed to tho uudorsignod, caro of HYAM and CO.
S. L. BENSUSAN, ,P.".iM
4312 FREDERICK GEARD, lr,,»tees' (
TO LET, a PADDOCK of 34 Acres, lioing a portloa
of the well, known Kelso Estate, soourely fenoed,1
within thieo-quarters of a milo from tho Singleton Rail-
way Station, and out of reach of all floods, The land is .
oleared, »tul has proilnood exoollont crops. Root
extromely moderate. Apply to ' >
, ' MR. 0. POPPENHAGEN,
Singleton.
9th Jilly, 1864. . 4246
A FARM TO LET.
TO LET, a IT ARM, containing 4G Aore» of R!o_>
Brush Land, within three milos of Olaronoe Town.
Immediate entry.'
1 "WILLIAM LOWE,
4340 Olaronoe Town,
$