ADDRESSES TO THE GOVERNOR.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XIV, 10 November 1855, Page 2

ADDRESSES TO THE GOVERNOR.

The address to the Governor congratulating his Excellency on his safe arrival in the colony, the draft of which appeared in our columns a fortnight ago, was presented to his- Excellency by his Honor the Superintendent, on Thursday, November 1, in the Odd Fellows' Hall. His Excellency was pleased to return the following reply : — To the Gentlemen signing the Addbess. Gentlemen — I beg to offer you my best thanks for your congratulations on my arrival among you. The removal of any impediments which retard the development of the resources, and the advancement of the interests of all classes and both races in New Zealand, are the objects of my earnest solicitude, and, if attained, they will be to me the source not only of present, but of future satisfaction. I gladly embrace this opportunity of repeating my determination to give every assistance in my power towards the establishment of what is termed Eesponsible Government, and to support the gentlemen to whom it may be entrusted in carrying it into full effect.

I beg you to receive my best thanks for your good wishes, and to believe that the object of my life is and will be to act in the manner best calculated to deserve them.

T. Goee Beowke, Governor.

Nelson, 2nd November, 1855.

The following is the Governor's reply to the Grievances Memorial, a draft of which was printed in the Examiner on the 27th ultimo, and which was presented to his Excellency by a deputation of gentlemen at the close of the levee, on Thursday last. To the Gentlemen signing- the Addeess of

Grievances, Nelson.

Gentlemen — In replying to your address, I have much pleasure in informing you that the moment I received the resolutions of the House of Eepresentatives, of the 14th September, 1855, I determined that they should be acted on. A circular letter, containing full information on the subject, and authorizing the necessary payments, has been addressed to all the Superintendents ; but three days only having elapsed between the passing of the resolutions and the departure of the steamer from Auckland (on the 17th September), it was not possible these letters could be prepared in time to go by that opportunity. Since that date the first favourable opportunity has been the one by the steamer on her present voyage. It is needless to say, that in arriving at this determination I was guided solely by a desire to meet the wishes of the House of Eepresentatives, and consequently, however much I might wish to forward the views of the people of this province, no exception was made, or intended to be made, in their favour.

I was not aware of the inconvenience you have experienced on the subject of internal postal communication until I learned it from your memorial, but I have requested his Honor the Superintendent to form one of a board empowered to accept the most advantageous tenders which might be offered, within the limits of the cost authorized, for carrying the post between Nelson and Wairau, and from Nelson to Massacre Bay, and put them into operation as soon as practicable.

I regret that it is not in my power to meet your views so entirely on the two remaining subjects of complaint. In accordance with the usual custom in such matters, the sums estimated for, but not expended at the end of the financial year, are absorbed in the balance carried to the general account in the next year. Unless, therefore, they are replaced in the Estimates of the ensuing year, they cease to be available. In the case of the Post-office for Nehon, this has not been done in the present financial year ; and as the House of Eepresentatives has expressed an emphatic desire that the snms placed on the Estimates may not be exceeded, and I have declared my intention of complying with this desire, unless obliged by unforeseen circumstances to depart from it, I regret that I cannot now sanction a larger outlay on this account than the Bums borne on the estimates of this year. I will, however, recommend the subject to the consideration of the House of Eepresentatives, and, if the expense is sanctioned, as it doubtless will be, I will not delay one moment in forwarding the necessary authority for the erection of a new Post-office in this town.

The difficulties attendant on the administration of justice by the Supreme Court are of a graver nature, and less easy to be removed. 11l health has obliged Chief Justice Martin to apply for leave of absence, and for some time he has been unable to perform hia duties. His illness has rendered the presence of Judge Sbephen in Auckland absolutely necessary, and prevents the possibility of his coming here again at present. I will, however, lose no time in requesting the acting puisne Judge to commence his circuit at once ; and I will endeavour, as far as may be in my power, for the future, to remedy the evil, which I fully recognise

T. Goee Beowne, Governor. Nelson, sth November, 1855.

The following is the Governor's reply to a Congratulatory Address from the residents of Stoke, presented by Mr. John Ward, M.P.C., at his Excellency's levee, on Thursday : — To the Gentlemen signing the Congeatulatoet

Addeess peoji Stoke, Nelson.

Gentlemen — I beg to thank you most sincerely, on the behalf of Mrs. Browne and myself, for your kind congratulations on our safe arrival in New Zealand. I have been much gratified by the fertile aspect of your district, and the extent of cultivation which I have witnessed forma a most creditable proof of your perseverance and industry in agricultural operations.

My best efforts, I assure you, shall always be directed, in co-operation with the colonists themselves, towards the promotion of the prosperity and welfare of their adopted country

T. Goee Bbowhe, Governor.

Nelson, Bth November, 1855.