THE HAWKE’S BAY TIMES. NAPIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 24 1862.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume II, Issue 43, 24 April 1862, Page 2

THE HAWKE’S BAY TIMES. NAPIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 24 1862.

The arrival of HAL sloop Harrier on Monday last, Laving on board his Excellency the Governor, took every one by surprise. No communication was made with tire vessel until Tuesday, and it was only then positively known, although previously supposed, that His Excellency was on board. A more unfavorable state of weather on the occasion of this visit could hardly have existed, the low state of the barometer for two days preced'ng the vessel’s arrival omenouslv portending bad weather, and almost as soon as the steamer anchored, the overcast horizon and drizzling rain, accompanied by squalls and lightning (though not vivid), was but the prelude to a long period of the heaviest and most incessant rain we ever remember to have experienced in Napier. The wind, too, was violent, and excepting one visit to the steamer by Mr. Pilot Murray, at considerable risk (the return from the vessel alone occupying two hours and a ha u ‘ of severe puling), no other communication has been made. L T p to the hour of going to press IBs Excellency has not been able to land ; and even couhl he have done so, the Hooded streets and sheets of rain would have prevented the public from giGng His Excellency the reception that could be wished. We learn that Sir George intends staying at the Masonic Hotel, and his stay amongst us will probably extend to a week. An address, numerously signed, intended to be presented on his landing, wl'l bo found below. To ms Exciirrrxcv Sir George Grey, K.C.8., Gove; nor and Commandor-iu-Ghief in the Colony of Now Zealand. Wc, the undersigned, inhabit ants of the Province of Hawke’s Ray, desire to express to your Excellency the great gratification that we feci at tins visit f'om your Exco"cncy, and to tender yon our most cordial welcome. To this expression of oi” - sont'Ticnts towards yov" Excellency more interest may be attached by reason of the present grave circumstances in which the colony is placed, and the mode in which your Exceed icy has been appointed on" Governor. Wc therefore heartily welcome your Excellency and trust that yon w' ll meet the reward of seeing your exertions crowned with success in a satisfactory adjustment of the present unsettled state of the colony by placing the relations between the colonists and the natives upon a permanent foundation. Wc again tender our most cordial welcome, and asst e your Excc’Vncy that you may roly upon our sympathy and support in the arduous task that you have undertaken.