29th day ofJanuary, 1856. in the nineteenth year ofOur Reign, We did constitute and create a new NaVal and Military Deco- ration, to be styled and designated the Victoria Cross. which DecorationWe expressed Our desire shouldvbe highly prized and eagerly sought after by the Ofﬁcers and Men of Our Naval and Military Services. and did also make, ordain, and establish the Rules and Ordinances therein set forth for the‘ government of the same, to be thenoeforth inviolably observed and kept:

And whereas during the progress of the operations which We have undertaken against the Insurgent Native Tribes in Our Colony of New Zealand. it has happened that persons serving in the Local Forces of Our said Colony have performed deeds of gallantry, in consideration of which they are not. according to the strict provisions of Our said recited Warrant, eligible for this high distinction :

Now know ye, that We of Our especial Grace, certain knowledge, and more motion, have thought fit hereby to signify Our Royal Will and Pleasure that the. said Decoration may be conferred on such persons aforesaid, who may be qualiﬁed to receive the same in accordance with the Rules and Ordinances made, ordained, and established by Us for the government thereof. by Our said recited Warrant, and We do by these Presents for Us, Our Heirs and Successors, ordain and appoint that it shall be competent for such persons afore- said to obtain the said Decoration in the manner set forth in the Rules and Ordinances referred to, or in accordance with such further Rules and Ordinances as may hereafter be made and promulgated by Us. Our Heirs and Successors, for the govern- ment of the said Decoration, provided that it be established in any case that the person was serving with Our Troops, under the Orders of a General or other Oﬂicer, under circum- stances which would entitle an Ofﬁcer or Soldier of Our Army to be recommended for the said Decoration, in accordance with the Rules and Ordinances prescribed in Our said recited Warrant, and provided also such person shall be recommended for it by such General or other Oﬂicer :

And We do further for Us, Our lleirs and Successors. ordain and appoint that the said Decoration may also be con- ferred, in accordance with the Rules and Ordinances prescribed in Our said recited Warrant, and subject to the provisions aforesaid, on such persons who may be qualiﬁed to receive the same in accordance with the said Rules and Ordinances, as may hereafter be employed in the Local Forces raised, or which may be raised in Our Colonies and their Dependencies, who may be called upon to serve in co-Operation with Our Troops in military operations which it may-be necessary to undertake for the suppression of Rebellion against Our Authority, or for repelling invasion by a foreign enemy.

Given at Our Court, at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, this ﬁrst day of January, 1867, in the thirtieth year of Our Reign.

By Her Majesty’s Command,

(Signed) J. PEEL. By Command, P. D. STEWART, Lt. Col.

(Signed) y ' _ and Adjt. Gen. Militia. Adjutant General’s Ofﬁce,

. . , 3rd April, 1867. Militia General Order.

THE services of Major J. B. Pollard, let Queen's County Regiment of Volunteer Militia, are hereby dispensed with.

By Command of His Excellency ‘ the Commander-.in—Chief. P. D. STEWART, Lt. Col. and Adjt. General Militia.

' '(Signed)

POSTPONED SHERIFF’S SALE.

THE SALE of the Township Lands in Prince County for ' arrears. of Assessment due thereon, advertised to take place on the 27th February, inst.,is postponed until Saturday,

thaI2Tth tAPRl L, me ~» ‘ ' ' “ JOHN BEER. Sheriff. March 30, 1867.. . [aptl3

, omﬁgi'P‘A‘IUQOI (‘Ollfthyv

, late Firm.

ROYAL GAZETTE.

Sheriff’s Proclamation.

Supreme Court, Queen’s County—Easter Term.

UBLIC Notice is hereby given, that Her Majesty’s Su- preme Court of Judicature. for Queen’s County, will he held at the Court House, in Charlottetown, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of MAY next, at the hour of H) o’clock, foreuoou, of the same day, of which all Justices, Coroners, High and Petty Constables and Bailiﬂ's, will take notice, and laying aside all manner of business and excuses whatsoever, be then and there to do and fulfil those things which by reason of their several ofﬁces shall be to he done. Given under my hand at Charlottetown. in the Island of Prince Edward, this 3rd day of April, 1867.

JEREMIAH SIMPSON, Sheriﬁ’. April 3, 1867.

Road Distric! No. 8,—Kz’ng’s County.

OTICE is hereby given that I will sell at Auction, to the

'lowest bidder. on FRIDAY, the FIFTH day of April next, the repairing the Bridge on Morell River, on Pcake's Road, on Township 52.

A speciﬁcation of the work will be given at the time of sale. Security will be required for the due performance of the contract.

JOHN HAMILTON, Commissioner. New Perth, March 22, 1867. [apr ‘

GULTURE 0F FLAX.

PUBLIC MEETlNG Will be held on FRIDAY next, the

5th day of April, prox., in the Temperance Hall, Charm lottetown, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of forming a (Johnny for the encouragement of the Culture and Manufacture of Flam in this Island.

a? The Meeting will be opened at 4 o'clock. p. m.; and it is to be hoped that it will be largely attended by Farmers, and others impressed with the great importance of the project.

JAS. D. IIASZARD, Sec. It. Agr. Society.

April 3. 1867.

STRAY SIl BER—There has been on the subscriber's premi- ses, since last fall, Three stray Sheep. The owner is re» quested to come and prove property. take them away,and pay expenses; otherwise they Will be sold at my Bum, on MONDAY, the 3rd day ol‘JUNE next. according to law. CHARLES STEWART. Lot 48, April 3, 1867. pd

TRAY SHEEP. -—There has been on the Subscribers premises, for the last four months, two SHEEP; the owner is re- quested to come and prove property. pay expenses, and take them away; otherwise said Sheep will be sold at Auction, at my Barn, on MONDAY, the 27th day of M AY next. at 12 o’clock. an order having been obtained from a Justice of the Peace for that purpose. ’ '

JOHN MATHEWSON. ' Squaw Bay, Lot 49, March 27. 1867. pd ’

Dissolution of (Io-Partnership.

Vl‘HE Co-Partnership heretofore existing between the Subscri— bers as Printers, Publishers and Stationers,is this day dissolved

by mutual consent. All parties'in any way indebted to the late Firm are requested‘m make immediate payment to JOSEPH BER’I‘RAM. who alone is authorised to receive debts, and who assuines thwliabilitiea of the

- ' JOSEPH'.BERTRAM,. HEN’RY BARNARD. - 1' m‘ b fw‘ . .

Summonide, Marchﬂar‘d; 1861‘