The New-Zealander. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1848.

New Zealander, Volume 3, Issue 169, 12 January 1848, Page 2

The New-Zealander. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1848.

Be just and fear not: Let all the ends tliou aims't at, be thy Country's, Thy Goi>'s, and Truth's. We are glad to find that the Education Bill of last Session will not, like many other measures which have fallen fruitless from our Legislature,, be suffered to remain a dead letter. A large sum of money — large in fact, immense in comparison with the miserable driblets which former governments of higher j pretensions, and greater popularity, have thought sufficient to be devoted to this first and noblest of purposes, has been placed at the disposal of the several religious bodies which have establishments in this province, to be applied to educational objects, principally with a view to the instruction of the aboriginal and half-caste population ; but by ■no means, excluding the children of European parents from participation in its benefits ; and a further and equal sum fiom sources at His Excellency's command, other than the local revenue, has been offered, if these religious bodies can show satisfactorily that they have opportunity and power of usefully and j judiciously employing it. In the conflict of parties, and amidst all , the differences of opinion to which almost every measure of this government has given rise, it is pleasant to have to record one act in commendation of which we presume men of every party, Government, Moderate, and * Ultra', will raise their voices. The education and improvement of the aboriginal people have been acknowledged always as the first and highest duty, politically and morally of this government. So many fine speeches have been made upon this subject, and forgotten as soon as made. So many brilliant promises kept to the ear, have been broken to public expectation, that we cannot help hailing with singular pleasure this the first movement in the right direction, this the first worthy and practical effort of Power, to fulfil its duties towards those over whom it appears disposed to assume such arbitrary, and we might add such unconstitutional authority. The parties to whom the execution of the details has been entrusted, (the various religious bodies), have already signalized their devotion to the cause, and with means sadly disproportioned to the magnitude ot the work undertaken, have laboured for years with unfailing patience and unwearied spirit to ameliorate the condition, moral and physical, of the native race. Immediate measures will we hope be taken to give effect to this project ; with increased means greater good will be effected. Whilst mental culture is sedulously attended to, industrial training will not be neglected, and whilst the native mind is led to understand aud reverence the great and solemn truths of our religion, and every effort is made to fit them for another and better state, ample instructions and opportunity will be afforded of making them practically acquainted with the various acts and branches of knowledge which will render them useful members of the community and improve their condition here below.

The Brig Lori Hobart, which arrived yesterday, last from Two-fold Bay, with 80 head of cattle, has, brought on the Sydney mail of the Orwell, which latter vessel had put into Two fold Bay, before the Lord Hobart left, having lost most of her live stock, during the passage from Newcastle, and was to refresh and fill up again with cattle, at the Bay, before proceeding to this port. The passengers by the Lord Hobart are Messrs. M'Gregor, Davis, and Geddes.

Kawau.—A public tea-meeting in connexion with ihe Sabbath School established at this place, was held in the open air on Saturdayweek last, being New Years' day, The concourse, considering the place, was what may be called considerable. About 130 persons sat down, and partook of the various good things provided for the occasion. Among those present was a party of about twenty maories who shewed visible satisfaction at the sight of the feast, and did ample justice to the viands set before them. After tea, a report of last year's operations was duly read, and an address delivered by Mr. Rowe, the superintendent. It stated that considerable progress had been made during the past year by the children generally, especially in committing easy portions of the Holy Scriptures to memory, of which one child had learnt so many as 1600 verses. The amount expended in the purchase of books during 1846 — was ; and the amount received £12 10s. Od. leaving a balance in the Treasurer's hands of £\ 10s. The present condition of the school is said to be such as to afford the greatest degree of encouragement to its conductors and friends. The number of children attending already is forty-three, with one female and nine male teachers. After a rational and pleasant day's recreation, the party leparaled with much cordiality, and the prospect of renewed exertions, and increased pleasing results until the next day of meeting.

Programme. — On Thursday, Jan. 13th, at 4 o'clock, on the space of ground opposite the Council Chamber, the Band of the 58th Regiment will perform the following pieces of music : — Overture— Op. " Masaniello," Auber Cay: — Op. " Roberto Devereux" Donizetti Cay:— Op. "Stabet Mater" Rossini Waltz— "The Hyacinth" Kosnig Cay:— Op. " Beatrice di Landa" Bellini Quadrille—" The British Navy" Jullien

Thg " Gazette." —We copy from the Government Gazette of yesterday, the names of the gentlemen included in the Commission of the Peace for the Province of New Ulster, and presume that as the names of several Magistrates resident at New Plymouth, stand in this list, it is proposed to include that district ia this Northern Province.

His Excellency, Major General George Dean Pitt, K. H , Auckland. Honorable Andrew Sinclair, Colonial Secretary, Auckland. Honorable William Swainson, Attorney General, Auckland. Honorable Alexander Shepherd, Colonial Treasurer, Auckland. Charles Wybrow Ligar, Esq., Surreyor General, Auckland. Henry DArch, Eiq., Collector of Customs, Auckland. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Henry Wynyard, C. 8., 58th Regiment, Auckland. Major Cyprian Bridge, 58th Regiment, Russell. Major Henry Mataon, 58th Regiment, Auckland. Major John Gray, commanding Royal New Zealand Fencibles, Auckland. Captain George Ponsonby Hume, 58th Regiment, Russell. Captain Joieph Henry Laye, 58th Regiment, Auckland. Captain William Henry Kenny, Royal New Zealand Fencibles, Auckland. Captain Charles Henry Montreaor Smith, Royal New Zealand Fencibles, Howick. Captain Alexander MacDonald, Royal New Zealand Fencibles, Howick. Henry Walsh Muhon, Esq., M. DMD M Howick. Percival Berrey, Esq., Sheriff, Auckland. Thomas Beckham, Esq., Reiident Magistrate, Auckland. Henry King, Esq., Reiident Magistrate, New Plymouth* Thomat Outhwaite, Esq., Registrar of Supreme Court, Auckland. John Jermyn Symonds, Esq., Native Secretary, Auckland. James Coates, Esq., Auckland. John Jobmon, Esq., Colonial Surgeon, Auckland. Thomas Ringrose Atkyns, Esq., Inspector of Police, Auckland. William Bertram White, Esq., Sub Inspector of Police, Auckland. Donald Me Lean, Esq., Inspector of Police, New Plymouth. William Brown Eiq., Auckland. Frederick Ward Merriman, Esq., Auckland. William Donnelly, Eiq., Auckland. Alexander Kennedy, Esq., Auckland. James Reddy Clendon, Ji-sq., Russell. James Busby, Esq., Ruisell. Gilbert Mair, Esq., Russell. George Clarke, Esq., Waimate John George Cooke, Eiq , New Plymouth. George Cutfield, Esq., New Plymouth. John Scott, Esq., Auckland. Henry Charles Lawlor, Esq , Karangahape. Lachlan McLachlan, Esq., Auckland. Joiiah Flight, Esq , New Plymouth. William Halie, Esq., New Plymouth. William Eppes Corroack, Esq , Auckland. William Smellie Grahame, Esq., Auckland. Edward Mayne, Esq., Island of Kawau.