ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 9, 30 August 1842, Page 3

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE.

(To the Editor of the New Zealand Colonist.) Sir, —As Secretary of the Mechanic’s Institute, I cannot allow your, observations on the letter of 44 An Observer” to pass, without a few remarks. And this I do with considerable hesitation, being fully aware that I lay myself open to the stigma of undue forwardness; which in persons of mature age deserves cerisure, and in those so young as myself, is as repulsive as it is objectionable. But conscious that in this respect I have not hitherto gone beyond the limits of propriety, I now trust to escape any such imputation, on the ground, that I am only fulfilling a part of that duty, delegated to me by a numerous portion of the community. Since the Port Nicholson Mechanic’s Institute was established, (May; 1842,) a very fair library has been in

circulation. A Library, I certainly admit, that will not uit all parties here, because it contains few volumes but what require some degree of attention’ and study. Novels, and works of a similar occupy but a small space on its shelves ; though it' is hoped a considerable augmentation will speedily take place; and those who desire to see an extensive circulating library Open to . all classes in the settlement, cannot do better than grant to an institution of so useful a character, the “ sweepings of their studies,” or what in fact they have ns positive use for. . The;enterprise and- activity constantly shown in the management of this Institution will form a sufficient guarantee to those gentlemen who had it in * 4 contemplation to establish a library,” that any works or funds they may place at the disposal of the committee for that purpose, will not lie dormant for want of sufficient energy in the application. I am, sir, Your most obedient servant, JOHN KNOWLES. Ingestrie Street, Te Aro, August 26th, 1842.

To the Editor of the Neto Zealand Colonist Sir, —The enclosed documents were presented for payment on Saturday, but dishonoured. This is a queer state of affairs. I was recommended by the Banker' to apply to Colonel Wakefisld; hut as the cheques are upon the Agent of the Union Bank, I have no right to dance upon Colonel Wakefield for any such purpose. A hint will guard the public against imposition. The amount is certainly small, but that is no reason for dishonor. Your obedient servant, . Wideawake. Wellington, August 29, 1842.

(New Zealand Coy.) No. 246. Neto Plymouth , lU7< June 1-842. To the Manager of THE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Pay J. Phillips or Bearer, One Shilliny and Bd. £0 : 1 : 8 Sty. (Signed) J. T. Wicksteed, Ayentfor Neto Plymouth. (New Zealand Coy.) No. 409. New Plymouth, 18 Ih June 1842. To the Manager of fcTHE UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Pay R. Jury or Bearer, Three Shillinys.(Signed) J. T. Wicksteed, £0 : 3 : 0. Ayentfor New Plymouth.