ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Auckland Times, Volume 3, Issue 148, 8 November 1845, Page 3

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor of the Auckland Times, Sir, —I will again trespass upon your columns in relation to my subject of last week, endeavouring to set forth the rie'ees sity of a free unfettered legislative representation. In order to draw your attention to a manifest error in your remarks on my letter, when you say it is the duty.of each, and all, before any likely arrival of a new session, to come together, and demand in the strongest terms, a se//"-appointed share in the legislation. Does not this phrase savour somewhat of rebellion? I would never put forward wittingly any opinions tending towards an intentional separation from the British rule, by any of her dependencies (altho' as in the United States of America) I rrlay foresee that the course pursued b'y the English Colonial Office, may produce such a result. If each and all, before the' probable arrival of a new session, come together, demanding a self-appointed share in the legislature, they can only enforce their demands by the power of might against right. We may petition; we may remonstrate against the grievous injustice of reing taxed to any extent by the arbitrary and dictatorial will of our Governor (for the time being) but unless we I reak out into meetings, we cannot have a share in the legislation It is beyond the power even of our present Governor, to alter the charter under which he rulv.s, or misguides this unhappy territory, and any aljEeratio* which may be made in our Legislative or Executive Council, must originate from head quarter. I think you will see that you have erred in expression, and that the course I should st ggest, is more appropriate, and at the same time more loyal. .Before the arrival of a new Governor, lee each of the settlements of New Zealand publicly assembly and petition for a free representation. Let this petition be as numerously signed as (report says) the petition for Captain Fitzroy's recall was signed by our fellow-colo-nists in the South; and having done this, let this our respectful request be sent to the proper quarter, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, together with additional copies to such members of each House of Parliament as have already shewn themselves able and willing to attend to our affairs, and thereby prevent the otherwise very probable result; viz. : of the document being utterly neglected, or perhaps being treated wish unmerited scorn. I amy Sir, Your's, &c, C. I.

Auckland, Nov. G, 1845. [We cannot help thinking that our correspondent is somewhat hyper-critical in his remarks. We admit however that there is an ambiguity, perhaps an im propriety in our expression of a selfappoinled share in the legislature—and to soothe the loyalty and allay the apprehension of " rebellion," which C. I. seems to be so terribly alarmed at, we will adjust the irregularity of our untoward expression, and, as they say in the House of Commons, beg permission to explain. A se//-appointed share in the legislature (though not properly expressed perhaps) i 9 just exactly that which an English yeoman will feel to be the right effect and property of his vote he has acquired a property in his vote by personal right of some kind or another—and therefore if we say self-acquired instead of self-appointed, we shall probably meet the views of the fastidious loyally of our correspondent.- Ed, Times.]

Kaurie Gum. —lt is quite astonishing with what rapidity the collection of, and trade in this article, so lately suggested, has progressed, as the Yankees say; we calculate, with a remarkable velocity; and we believe there is somewhere near a thousand tons ready for shipment. During the past week the current contract price offered to collectors has been £Q a ton. There seems to be also strong symptoms of (he Flax trade reviving. Altogether Auckland and its general prospects are very manifestly going a-head.

The Read And Tail or the Brewer's Horse.— We believe we may announce with probable certainty that the vaunted brewery of Nelson is upon its way to Auckland ; this will give the witty Editoi of ihe N&ison Examiner, additional reason to grumble that the horse's head is where his taii should be. The projected Concert.—We regret exceedingly to have to announce that this project is a failure ; this information reached us too late to prevent the insertion of the advertisement, which will be found in another column. The ostensible excuse for this is, that a sufficient amount of amateur talent is not at present available in Auckland ; but we have reason to believe that there is something besides this under the ro3e, for we know that several rehearsals have been held and that everything was going on swimmingly. The Governor's refusal to patronize the Concert, was the first thing that threw a damp over the expectations of the Committee, and it is said that subsequently person suggested that it would be very ungenteel to assist at a concert where mechanics could gain admission at. the low price of three shillings. The hint was enough, and the cry was immediately, "Oh, well, if you think it ungenteel, I am sure I will not take a part in it;" and thus the stupid contagion ran from one to the other, till Messrs, Outhwaite and Young found themselves almost as bare of assistance as when they first began their very generous efforts for the benefit of the Mechanic's Institution, Too much praise! Cannot be given to these gentlemen for their very ki d assistance upon this occasion. This failure is the more to be regretted, be cause the proceeds of the Concert were to have been applied to so very desirable a pur pose, viz. the completion of the Hall of the ■lnstitution. The Committee however are not disheartened ; some early and frequent lee tures may be expected, and it is hoped that the proceeds of these will be found equivalent to the object in view, but it is not to be expected that parties will again exert themselves if their attempts to benefit this Institution are again ungraciously slighted. We have just heard that Mr. Outhwaite, with that persevering kindness for which he is so justly celebrated, has promised an early lecture on Music. His Excellency the Governor has boasted of his universal information, and we have often grumbled at his avarice in keeping it all to himself—he cannot therefore we suppose be uninformed of the fact that Maori pahs- are springing; up in the neighbourhood of Auckland strongly fortified and beariug promise of mischief. —Of course the poor dear Maories mean no haim—but it is as well to shut the stable-door before the steed is stolen.— Verb. sdp.

H .M.S. Hazard is about to leave our shores for China, and we believe for home ; whatever her destinations may be, the Colonists of New Zealand are in duty bound to wish her better luck than she has had on these shores—as the names of Bell, Robertson, Phillpotts, and a long list of gallant seamen lost may testify, A sudden and irresolute attempt, at the latest moment, was made to give the officers a parting entertainment, but we are sorry to say that somehow it fell to the ground, this was only, however, for want of time for arrangement. The Colonists of New Zealaud have much reason to remember the Blue Jackets of the Hazard with affectionate regard, and in the name of our townsmen we say to all and every one of them : "While our boat is on Hie shore, and your bark upon the tea, '•Before You Jolly Hazards a double health to ye ! Our readers will see that the Barque Wi Ham Hyde, chartered and loaded entirely with Colonial produce, will sail on the 18th instant punctually. This is the second demonstration of the patriotism and enterprise of this firm aud we hope will meet an ample recompence at home. We desire to be furnished with particulars

of the cargo, and next week we shall say more on the subject. The trade of Auckland is very manifestly upon the increase, and that in a very gratifying ratio.