PUBLIC MEETING.

New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser, Volume I, Issue 50, 20 January 1843, Page 2

PUBLIC MEETING.

The public meeting held at the Exchange, Te Aro, yesterday, was but thinly attended, owing to the unfavorable state of the weather . Business did not commence till 11 o’clock. Moved by Mr. Revans, and seconded by Mr. Ludlam, that Mr. Guyton take the Chair. Carried unanimously. On taking the Chair, a letter was read from Dr. Evans, apologizing for his retention in Court on a case of some importance. The Chairman then read the advertisement calling the meeting, and said, he should be glad to hear the sentiments of the gentlemen present. After a few observations by some of the gentlemen, Mr. Moles worth proposed the following resolution:— That a deputation wait upon his Excellency the Acting Governor, to represent the urgent necessity of a speedy and final adjustment of the Land Claims in the Company’s Settlements. Seconded by Mr. Wade, and carried unanimously. Mr. Revans proposed that the following gentlemen form the deputation : Dr. Evans, Messrs. Molesworth, Clifford, St. Hill, Hunter, Partridge. Seconded by Mr. Wade, and carried unanimously. Mr. Guyton then vacated the Chair. A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, —carried nem. con.