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Maori Messenger : Te Karere Maori, Volume V, Issue 126, 20 October 1853, Page 3

The following address was presented to Sir George Grey on Tuesday last, by Mr. J. Varnham, Hon. See., and the Deputation of subseribers to a Piece of Plate as a Testimonial of their regard and respect for liis Kxcellcncy : May it Pi.kask Yorn Kxcki.i.fncy,—lt is ' oneorour noblest gratifications to oiler a tri- ', bale to exalted worth, litis is, however, en- ' Ir.iuceil when the testimony is not only to re- ] cord a sense ol'acls of goodness and wise be-! nelieence extended towards those who may bestow it, but a record of similar henelils ■ derived from the same source by a large por-; lion of their fellow men. It is in our desire \ lo express tile sentiment upon our approach- : iug separation that we beg your Kxccllency '. to accept the humble tribute which we bring lo you to-day, together with our deep regret lor your departure, and heartfelt wishes for Hie future happiness or yoursclfaud your kind and amiable lady. In rellecting on the great benefits our colony has derived from the kiwi, wise, and able career of your Kxcellency amongst us, we shall have an enduring memorial in our hearts, for which we can oiler no suilahle acknowledgement. We therefore beg your Kxccllency to accept our offering, not for its own value, but because we would desire its every atom to speak to you our admiration, esteem, and gratitude. To this address, tin; following an-wer !••$ been returned by his Kxeellencv ■■--

Ilowrnmenl House. Wellington, August -iill. IS.'is. fir.Mi i:>ii.n,—l was so nnpiep.ire.! (or (lie • Kind and Haltering (erms in which. "pun ■ "i'iicsJ.'iv lit-if. von ri'(|ili s:cil my acceptance ' ill a piece of plate. that I IV'lt quite unable to ' make an appropriate reply to \nn. In fact 1 ran now only say. llial I will re- . quel Il'-i- Majesty In permit me to accepl • ili» pi i'.M'iil Mill vMi to ronl'rr ii|iou me--- '■ l!i:'.t I feel very inurh ol>!i-_;< <t lo you (or this I mark of your re-anl l<n me. llioni;li I am ! ewi siiil mine obliged lo you tor llie stippo.' ami enrnuragrmciil which you. in com--1 in ill Willi many oilier*. liaw aM'ur li'd me li.im:ij;li neirlv ligat \e.ir- "I trial anil dilli- : i'iil'v—ami IIi:11 I hope\n hereafter 1 11 :i \i ■ I lie of llial the words spol;i u lo mo in ynir presence. ami I 'in your I'dial/', on Tuesii.i\ I.el. haw had an j ; 'lilllteuce in encouraging in«" in a career I whi.li I hope may prow u-eful lo my rouutrv anil to m> fclliw men. [ li.ne llie honour In remain, ('lenliemen. Your wr\ laiiiil'.il ei \ nil. ti lirn. i n .Ii li'i \ .i. iiaa.. 1.M).. and lie- !>-pii!alion of .Yicrcii.mis. Traders. ami other* ol \\ ellilljjlilil. ; 1 iii' - • t;.'ii«i:il on tin* 'iVslimonial : I'lMitioin CJriKris. * Presented to Sir (ionise (ire\. K.1'..11., Co- ; v.Tiuir :i;i l i!-i:ii!iian.ier-in-l liiel of New / mIm:l, f. o.u a lio.lv 111' Merchants, Trailers, and Seiilers. of ill-' f.iiy of Wellington, ill ; lesliuriuv of ilit-ii- lii-l. e.leem ol his private , •irlties, iiiii! ol'llie public lieiielils l:e lias conf tivil upon ili:- C.nliiny during his ailuiinisIration of the (iowrnmciil. The following are the names of the subscribers : .Messrs. W. W. Tailor, Win. Spiuks. Holierl Stokes, lolin Varnliam, William S. f.oxley, .Monrc, J.P., It. .1. Duncan, t». A. I.nxforil. A. Fra/.er, James I'ireen. I). Munn, (ieoi!;i! Htinier. J.l'.. .lolui Kinjf. William It. It li oi It's, .1. I'., Phillip Murcli, ('.. I), liarraud, William N. I.tixfonl, James Wallace, James Taine. James Wilson. Abraham Ilr.rt.Senr.. J.l'.. William Couper, .1. [•:. Watkin, T. K. Warliurlon, Peter f.aiiifj, I.ipnian I.evv, IJev. J. WniUin. Messrs. ('.raw lord. C.liarles Mills, Henry Sliaflo Harrison, Robert Hal t, (icorjje Marl. H'rUinr/lan Sprrnilur, (>. To Hit K.ccvlknrtj Sir timi'ir (itetj, h.C.1l , (lorcnior of -\rir Xrtilantl. M.vv ir Pi.kisk Yoi.ii Kxiri.i.rxi.Y,— We, the undersiijiicd artisans of \\ ellinglon most respectfully request your acceptance of tlw accompanying medallion, as a trilling mark of our sincere respect lo jour Kxcellency as ruler of this colony, improver of our settlement, as an esteemed fellow-colonist, and as the civilizer of tin: naliw race, freluiH that the friendship now between us ai.il a ouce hostile people, ilie roads w hicli inlersecl jiortions of lliis once almost pallilcs wilderness, the universal peace we now enjoy, anil llu: aiiieuded prospecis of Ihe colony, are to Hie prudence and personal exertions of your I'Acellency, for our welfare. Morally belter and more durable are the liloodle.'ss laurels of your polilie course of peace, justice, anil conciliation, than the vaunting, came, saw. and comjuereil ol the Ilomau Oi'sar, lliiMiseless resulls of who>e i - oiiC|iieMs was lo leave the smouldering embers of imperishable hale remnants of half-oxlerntinatcil barbarians. Von, wit'.i nobler views <.T ihe muliial l ights of iiianliiinl, are rapidly elevatiiiK iho once ferocious Maori, lo Krilisli habits ol respect forllie laws, and of llie peaceable iiulii'try! in fact, jou have so far deslroje.l tbo h.ibils of the savage, ami creat'il ol' the llrito.'i, that vou may now apply with truth lo llili settlement, tin" poelic. legend of ancient Ireland—"That a ilcfcm.'»')ess woman decked willi gents ran now travel wit'iout insult or injury, aiDonpi tlic once foes of the British ScllWs." We feel that you have industriously applied your time, genm"., and loil to the welfare of llie human rare. Holding the lustiest station in these islands, jou lrvvc kindly anion»sl us more as a I'rien.l liiaii a ruler, being always ready lo sympathise wilh ihe distresses, and relieve the wants of ihe poorest settlers. We now bid von a temporary farewell, uOl wi!.'> Ihe. iwlil. formal rispcet which merely your o'lice of ruler of thi. ;e islands ami reprcM'ntativ" of uiir Queen 'V'".dd of i , oui's. > claun ufusa:! Kriti-h subjecls, but ivi'b llie w.ii-in eeiiiii;; of per<'>u;)l iuieres! in \o:ir vvlfanwith wbicb vw 1 a!i. '.i;d r'- ; ;ai'd t!ie dep fiai'i' i,run !:'.':iii' I t: :• .!.! an I r-'.pert- I i<n.t!ier

cnlonisl. Ilejoicing lli:il your loil has I ivr ,1 \,;\<[ rewarded with ihe fame il'-.ir In :il! hnnniiraVc minds, wliirh 111:<y yon e\ i li:i|)|iilv enjoy.--sinccrel;. hoping thai \ t; mav acquire more honour and p'-n.-i e laurels liv slill promoting civiliyairm •• "I ill.' happilies of mankind through '< long and 11: ■l> |• v life; wishing llr.it your Imiiins :m<l happiness may for ;i long lil'c lie shared l>> your amiable lad\,--we. willi llic kimlosl wishes lor lirr :m<i vnnr Mill-vn\:iitf liuini' In l-'.nglanil. and safe return In llieM- id.illds, I.cj- willi profound nyuraiires of <>ur sincere i-i'-piTt fur yourself :iml l.:nly tiivy, to subscribe ourselves. Vour r'.Ncelleiicv's humble Servants, (Il.ii; follow 111) signatures..)

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