SECOND EDITION. THE DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.

Evening Star, Issue 3671, 27 November 1874, Page 3

SECOND EDITION. THE DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR.

(Bt Telegraph.] Sir James Fergusson left Auckland this morning per Mkado. There was little ceremony, owing to the shortness of the notice. The city, from an early hour, was gay with flags, the shipping in harbor particularly showing well. His Excellency left Government Hruse at 9.30 a.m., and was accompanied down the wharf by Sir George Arney, Dr. Pollen, Bishop Cowie, Sir Donald M'Lean, Colonel St. J. hn, Major Campbell, the Mayor and Corporation, Captain Daldy, Chairman of the Harbor Board, and several others. The Volunteer parade wa& a failure, owing to the short notice. Before the embarkation, the Mayor made a short speech, regretting such a sudden denarture, and alluding to Lady Fergusson’s not being present. He trusted the farewell would be taken as a genuine manifestation ?! J* j will » aad in conclusion wished him Cod speed.” In reply, Sir James Fergusson thanked all present for their kindness m gathering at such short notice to hid him “God speed.” He regretted the suddennees of his departure. He had intended to await the arrival of his successor to render his advent easy asd useful, but had found that instead of helping be would by remaining hinder and inconvedience both his successor and the public. He had always found the people of the Colony kind and generous, and it did not require that such an opinion should be confirmed by that manifestation. He expressed his indebtedness to the public men of the Colony for their kindness during bis stay. It had been his pleasure to watch their disinterested efforts for the good of the Colony, which ought to be proud of them, io all classes he was grateful for their expressions of regard. He hoped to see the speedy development of the great material wealth with which Providence has blessed the country. No man who had been in the Colonies could be more assiduous or desirous of its welfare than himself JSo opportunities or talents should be lost for advancing their interests.—(Three cheers for Sir James, and three for Lady ergusson were here given.) Sir James continued to say that he had known his successor twenty years; had sat in the House of Commons with him, and believed he would be useful to the Colony. He felt sure he would receive a hearty welcome. He then called for three cheers for the ilarqms of Nonnanby, which were given heartily, the band playing “God Save the Queen. His Excellency then went abroad the steamer Davenport, which steamed off to the Mikado, the artillery firing the Viceregal salute from the breakwater. The Mikado weighed anchor as soon as Sir James got on board. [Sent 3 p.m., received 4.16.]