A Constitution on one Condition.—When one of the middle states was framing a new constitution, the discussion was warm and obstinate. Many days had been spent in fiery debate, and the vote was at length about to be taken. Just at that moment a country member who had been absent entered the house. Auother member, who was in favor of the amended constitution, went to him, and endeavoured to make a convert of him. " Vou must vole for the new C stitution, by all means," said he. " I will think of i*>* returned the country member. " But you *nust make up your mind at once, man, for the vote is about to be taken." The country member scratched his head and seemed puzzled. " Come, why do you hesitate ? Will you promise to vote for the New Constitution ? lam sure it will give satisfaction." I will vote for it on one condition," suid the country member.— ** What is that?" —And no other." " But what is that i'* " Why, provided they will let it run by my farm."— N. Y, Mirror.
A Maori's Opinion on European Politics The Maories evince nearly as deep an interest in the events which are now agitating Europe as the settlers* and are better informed respictmg then), through the medium of the local newspapers, than persons who have never visited New Zjuland would he disposed to believe. The following incident is worth relating,'both bs illustrating our previous remark, and as showing the good disposition of tho Maories towards the Government. Since the publication of our last number, Henry Martin, Rangihaeata's nephew, who had come from Otaki on a visit to Wellington, called at the office of this paper, and after some conversation on the news recently received, concluded byshrngging his shoulders and &a)ing;— 1 " WtU, taikoa all the Kings and Queens of Europe will be kaupau t and the Queen of England will be the only one left; and she will be tha rangatiranuL—lb. Aug. 9.-
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Anglo-Maori Warder, Volume 1, Issue 22, 21 September 1848, Page 3
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