New Zealand Colonist. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1842.

New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 13, 13 September 1842, Page 2

New Zealand Colonist. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1842.

jj.h iihfb'iibu fhawHwww*— The Tobago, from England, was within the Heads at the time of going to press. We learn, from two of the cabin passengers who have landed, that they touched at the Cape and Hobart Town, but she brings no late news, having sailed previously to the Sir Charles Forbes. There are nine cabin passengers, (one of whom is the brother of Major Hornbrook), and a few in the steerage.

From the tenor of the observations of Lord '■ Stanley oi£ introducing the New Zealand and Australian Bill, it is evident that he views the Company’s settlements in no very favourable light; while his decided approbation of the line of policy pursued by Captain Hobson, plainly intimates what wefinay expect from his lordship. The injudicious course adopted by the ultra party in Port Nicholson, in abusing, and subsequently demanding the recall of Captain Hobson from New Zealand, was not attended with the success they anticipated. Every calm , and dispassionate person, perceived at the time, the impolicy of their proceedings. We foretold the probable result, and it has justified our fears; and it is now too late to remedy the evil. Auckland is confirmed as the seat of government, and the proceedings of Captain Hobson have met with the entire approval of Lord Stanley. To those who are acquainted with the character of his lordship, it will be no matter of surprise, that he would not submit to be dictated to as to the course he should pursue, with regard the dismissal of the Governor of New Zealand.

In speaking of the subject of emigration, Lord Stanley observed, he “ believed that New Zealand offered a better prospect than any of our colonies in this quarter of the globe,” and instanced the want- of labour at Auckland, while he scarcely alluded to Wellington, except to state that wages had fallen, and that a number of persons were employed upon the public works. It is therefore evident that we cannot expect much favor at his hands. We shall revert to the subject in a future number.

In the leading article of the Nelson Examiner of the 3d instant, some observations are made on the degree of interest Lord Stanley may be supposed to feel in the well-doing of our New Zealand Colonies. We cannot suppose, (in accordance with the views of our contemporary) that the Honorable Secretary would bring forth any measure, in his opinion detrimental to the interests of either this or any other possessions of the British empire, over which liis power extends, and why, where, by a departure from the “ routine” observed by his predecessors, he might suppose he could benefit this colony, he should hesitate in so doing, we are at a loss to imagine. Our Contemporary asserts that “ although Lord Stanley has not the interests of these colonies sufficiently to heart, to allow of his departing from old established rules,” yet that “ he cannot refuse to listen to complaints made by a community struggling with all the obstacles presented to a newly settled body, backed by a string of facts such hs the history of New Zealand affords.” Wc cannot exactly reconcile tlie inconsistencies contained in these two assertions, and should be glad if the lucubrations of our contemporary can at any time afford us any light on the matter. Three distinct charges are there brought against Captain Hobson, namely, incompetence, inexcusable extravagance, and partiality ip its worst form. We would remind our contemporary that, in his article, there are nothing but vague assertions, no proof being adduced to their support. Our fellow Colonists who have not had an opportunity of comparing assertions with proofs, cannot, as our contemporary calls upon them, offer an opinion as to whether “ things are to remain thus ?” or whether mischiefs, of which they know not the extent, are to “ go on increasing ?” The vague, rambling manner, in. which the latter portion of the article is written, prevents us going into fnrtlier detail; hut we should be most happy at all times to support the assertions of our contemporary, when hacked up by facts, although we must be allowed to express our opinions with equal freedom, when we are doubtful as to the meaning which in reality actuates the writer of an article which we answer.

In the Gazette of Saturday last we observe a paragraph announcing the death of Lieutenant Paddock, R. N., one of the late passengers by Her Majesty’s Brig Victoria, from Auckland.. An error appears to have inadvertantly occurred in the insertion, Mr. Edward Paddock, the gentleman in question, never having’ been in the navy. In a paragraph in our Journal of Friday last, stating that Divine Service, which had been suspended for three weeks, would be resumed on Sunday last, by the Rev. Mr. Cole, we inadvertantly omitted to observe that the service alluded to the Episcopalian form of worship only; Divine Service having been regularly performed by the Rev. Mr. Macfarlane, to the s Scotch Presbyterians ; and also to the Wesleyan w congregation of the Rev. Mr. Aldred, on the evening of each Sabbath, during the absence of the latter gentleman. The Bay of Islands Observer states, that it is in contemplation by some of the Inhabitants of Kororarika and Auckland, to establish a new colony, by the purchase of an Island from the Chiefs of the Marquesas or Feejees, and that Captain King has been empowered by the Association to buy to the extent of 100,000 acres of'land, for the purpose of founding the new settlement, which is to be formed on the model of the Grecian Republics. Of Captain King’s success in his mission we have consider-

able doubts, especially with regard to the natives of the Fccjces, who have shewn decided hostility towards Europeans, since the attack made upon them by Captain Crokcr of the Favorite, in which lie lost his life, and the Frigate nearly all her guns.

We regret to observe that the report of the illness of his Excellency the Governor, to which we alluded in one of our late numbers, is confirmed by the following answer given by Mr. Sheriff Coates, to a deputation appointed to wait upon Captain Hobson, on the part of a public meeting, held to take into consideration the measures to be pursued for bettering the condition of the settlement. “ The deputation appointed to wait upon his Excellency the Governor, on behalf of the public meeting of Friday last (August 12), were in attendance at Wood’s Hotel, at eleven o’clock on Tuesday, when Mr. Sheriff Coates communicated to them that his Excellency was so seriously indisposed, that he could not receive them till the next day (Wednesday) at twelve. We regret, very sincerely, to add, that on this second occasion, the account of the Governor’s health was still more unfavourable—that access to his Excellency on business is strictly forbidden—and that the postponement of his reply must, of necessity, be considered indefinite. “ The Sheriff' informed the deputation that a reply had been prepared in writing ; but, as his Excellency was not well enough to affix his signature, it was not considered proper to divulge the nature of the course his Excellency may think proper to adopt. “ Of course, every loyal subject will deeply lament the immediate cause of this public disappointment ; but, apart from personal respect and attachment to his Excellency, it is much to be deplored that questions of so great moment as the memorial involves should be left in abeyance. Vessels are about leaving the port, and their cargoes will probably consist of exports such as we can least afford, viz., mechanics and other respectable emigrants. “ It is much to be lamented, besides, that accounts so wavering, as to our. political prospects, should travel to Port -Nicholson, and thence to Australia, as the Sisters, now ready for sea, must of necessity.” One circumstance gives us pleasure : we find that the working classes at Auckland have established a Mechanics’ Institution.