THE WELLINGTON INDEPENDENT

Nothing extenuate, Nor aught set down in malice.
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY 8f SATURDAY MORNINGS.
No. 5.]

Port Nicholson, New Zealand, Wednesday Morning, April 16, 1845

[Vol. I.
FREE PORTS.
Duties.—By a recent Act of the Legis lative Council, the Customs have been abolished, and all Goods may be imported to this Colony free of Duties. There is likewise no duty on Exports. Vessels visiting the harbours of New Zealand can enter ftee'of all charges. Pilots are stationed at the principal Ports, but vessels are not required to pay for, or to take Pilots aboard, unless they choose. Supplies of all kinds may be had at rea sonable rates. 5 per cent is the usual rate of Commission, exclusive of charges.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.
April 13, schooner Sarah Jane, 29 tons, Swan, from Nelson. Passengers—His honor Justice Chapman, R. R. Strang, Esq., A. M'Donald, Esq., and C. B. Brewer, Esq. Same day, schooner Black Warrior, 10 tons, Anderson, from Otaki.
♦— DEPARTURES.
April 12, brigantine Velocity, Tuscett, master, for Auckland. Same day, ecfaooner Three Brothers, 32 tons, Thorns, for the Coast. Same day, cutter Katherine Johnston, 11 tons, Taylor, for Wanganui. April 13, cutter Leven, 24 tons, Popplewell, for the Coast. April 14, cutter Ann and Sarah, 28 tons, Sinclair, for Nelson.
«*> IN PORT.
