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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume III, Issue 208, 28 July 1847, Page 2

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[From the New Zealander.'] Departure of H.M.S. "Castor." — In one week we have the misfortune to be deprived of two sets of friends. The Castors are away at last, after having been among us, off and on, for nearly two years, and borne their full share of nearly every brunt that was to be met during the time. If we recollect rightly, we bade them once a premature farewell ; we could wish this to prove a second mistake, but fear that there is no such luck for us. It is certainly selfish in us to wish longer detention in a colony to men that have already been nearly five years out from home; but they will take the wish kindly, however they may desire to see it gratified. Let us take this opportunity of returning thanks to Captain Graham specially, for the interest he has taken in the foi tunes of Auckland,^ everywhere giving it the benefit of his good word, and for his recommendation of this port for the establishment of a Naval Dockyard — a recommendation the belter worth to us, inasmuch as no man's opinion is likely to carry greater weight than his own. Native Flour Mill. — The mill at Rangiawhia, in the Waipa district, is now finished, and has been found to work very efficiently, and much to the satisfaction of the native proprietors. Oa its first trial, after the mill had run an hour, and ground four bushels of wheat within the time, the third instalment of £50 was paid to the millwright, Mr. Stewart M'Mullan, according to an agreement previously entered into. The natives were highly pleased with the manner in which the work was performed, and are speedily acquiring sufficient knowledge to enable xhera to superintend the working of the mill without any European assistance. The mill-stones are 2ft. lOin. in diameter, and were procured from the back of Mount Eden, near Partington & Co.'s wind-mill. They are of the hardest and best description of scoria, and have been found to work in no way inferior to the average of French burrs. The natives rendered

great assistance in the construction of the mill ; they sawed the timber with their own hands which was required for the erection of the mill-house. They are all now busily engaged in so Ring wheat, and are in hopes, in the event of the trunk road passing their district, to be enabled to supply the labourers with flour, of good quality, from their mill. The erection of the above mill will cost the natives £200, which sum has been raised by shares of £1 each among them elves, and hitherto their payments have been honorably made. The Rev. Mr. Morgan who excited the natives to this undertaking, has given his attention to the work during its progress.

[From the New Zealander, July 7.\ Colonial Secretary's Office, Auckland, 6ih July, 1847. His Excellency the Lieuienant-Governor directs that the following extract from the minutes of the Executive Council, be published. By his Excellency's command, Andrew Sinclair, Colonial Secretary.

Extract from the Minutes of tlie Executive Council of New Zealand, held on Monday, the sth July, 1847. " The Lieutenant-Governor having laid on the table a letter from Captain Graham, the Senior Naval Officer, dated the 4th instant, communicating to the Lieutenant-Governor the fact of his having received orders from his Excellency the Commander-in-Chief on this Station, to proceed to England immediately with her Majesty's ship under his command, it was resolved by the Lieuienaut-Go-vernor and Council that the following resolulution should be recorded in the minutes of proceedings of the Executive Council : — " His Excellency and the Members of the Executive Council cannot allow Captain Graham to leave this colony without recording their acknowledgments of his cordial and zealous co-operation on all occasions when active operations were necessary for the purpose of quelling rebellion, and of expressing the high sense they entertain of the warm interest displayed by him at all times in promoting the weltare of the colony, and of Us inhabitants of both races ; by which he has not only greatly promoted the interests of the European population, but has also, in many instances, secured the confidence, and con-

firmed the loyalty, of the natives. " His Excellency and the Council avail themselves of this opportunity to requestCaptain Graham to make known to the officers and crew of her Majesty's ship Castor the sense the Lieutenant-Governor and Council entertain of their gallantry and exemplary conduct upon all occasions, — qualities which have gained for them the gratitude and best wishes of the Colonial Government and of the Colonists." A true extract. Frederick Thatcher, Asst. Prvt. Scty., Acting as Clerk of Council.

[From the Government Gazette, July 16.]

His Excellency the Governor directs it to be notified, that the Legislative Council will meet for the despatch of business on Monday, the 26th hist., at two o'clock, p.m. Godfrey J. Thomas, Clerk of Council.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that the following Abstracts of Ordinances, about to be introduced by his Excellency into the Legislative Council of New Zealand, be published for general information. Godfrey J. Thomas, Clerk of Council.

An Ordinance to authorise and regulate the Impounding of Cat-tie. This Ordinance empowers the Governor to erect and maintain Pounds in such places, and and for such distiicts as may be deemed convenient, and to appoint pound-keepers. The Pound fees, and the price to be charged for the sustenance of cattle impounded, are specified in the schedule annexed to this ordinance ; but to be subject to alteration by the Governor. The amount to be demanded in a summary way, by the owner of land trespassed upon, by cattle, without proof of special damage, to be estimated and assessed by the justice of the districts. The amount to be proportioned according to the respective description and value of the crops growing on the land, and to the description and nature of the cattle trespassing, but also to be subject to alteration or disallowance by the Governor. Pound-keepers are authonsed to demand the pound fees, and other charges so to be fixed. Within any district to be proclaimed under the authority of the Ordinance, the owner, &c. of any land enclosed with a fence upon which cattle shall be found trespassing, may impound them on his own land for three days, giving

notice thereof to the owner of the cattle within twenty-four hours of such impounding, but must drive them to the nearest pound if not released before the expiration of such three days. The owner, &c, of any land enclosed with a fence, and being within any such district and upon which cattle shall be found trespassing, may drive them to the nearest pound, giving a written notice of their number and description to the pound-keeper ; and of the amount of damage claimed for the trespass. If impounded cattle be not claimed within twenty-four hours, pound-keeper to give notice to their owner that they will be sold, if not released before a given day. If not released in due time, cattle to be sold by pound-keeper under the order of a Justice of the Peace. Place of sale — the Pound. Mode of sale — Public auction. Proceeds of sale to be applied in payment of fees and charges, — damages, &c, and residue to owner of cattle. Instead of impounding the cattle, &c, the owner of land may drive them to their owner, and demand the fixed rate of damage ; and if he refuses to pay the amount claimed, the owner, &c, of the land may make complaint to Resident Magistrate, or any two Justices who may hear and determine the same in a summary way. All pound-keepers are to keep a poundbook, and to produce it for inspection. To erect painted tables of fees, — and to be responsible for safe keeping of cattle, and are to post upon the pound a written notice describing the cattle impounded.

An Ordinance for regulating the Slaughtering of Catsle in certain cases. This Ordinance empowers the Governor to proclaim districts. Within any such district no person to keep a Slaughter-house, except he be duly licensed. The Governor may by proclamation appoint that one or more slaughter-houses within any town shall be a -public slaughter-house, and that all cattle slaughtered in any such town, or within three miles thereof, shall be slaughtered in the public slaughter-house. All cattle to be slaughtered within certain hours. The Justices of the district are empowered to grant licenses, and to inspect slauehter-houses, and to cause them to be cleansed, and enter and search them for stolen cattle.

An Ordinance to prohibit the sale, &c, of Spirits, and to regulate the sale, &c, of other intoxicating Liquors to persons of the Native race. This Ordinance prohibits the supply of Spirits in any quantity to persons of the Native race. And prohibits the supply of Wine, and Fermented Liquors in any quantity which shall produce intoxication.

Aii Ordinance to provide for the Government and Discipline of the Native Troops to be raised in the Colony of New Zealand. This Ordinance enacts that the Act of Parliament for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better payment of the Army, and their Quarters ; and that the Articles of War shall be in force with respect to the body of Troop 3 to be raised in the colony from amongst her Majesty's subjects of the Native race.

An Ordinance to prohibit the keeping of Gunpowder, exceeding a certain quantity. This Ordinance Provides that no person being a dealer, shall keep more than lbs. of Gunpowder at any one time, and not being a dealer more than lbs. weight of Gunpowder. And authorises Justices of the Peace to issue a warrant for searching houses or places in which Gunpowder is suspected to be kept, contraiy to the provisions of the ordinance. And provides that all Gunpowder so found shall be seized and forfeited. And authorises the Governor to award a portion of *the penalty to any person who shall have been active in procuring a conviction.

An Ordinance to provide for the Management of Savings' Banks. This Ordinance provides that the Governor shall be the President of every Savings' Bank, proclaimed to be within the operation of this Ordinance. That the management of such banks shall be vested in Trustees, of whom one shall be Vice-President, and to be assisted by accountants, clerks, &c. That the liability of the Trustees be limited to their own acts respectively. That no deposit be of less value than (One Shilling), and that the aggregate deposits of any depositor shall not exceed (£200). That notice be given of intended withdrawal of deposits. That interest be paid on deposits

according to rate to be fixed by tbe ordinance, but that such rate be liable to reduction by Trustees with the approbation of the Governor. That the Governor be empowered to guarantee the repayment of any loan (not exceeding £ ), which may have been required by the Trustees, to meet demands upon the Bank. That Infants, and Friendly and other Societies, may become depositors. And that in case of death of the depositor, the amount to his credit be in certain cases, paid to next kin, &c. That Trustees may invest deposits in Government, real or other Secuiities. That a memorial of the name of the VicePresident and of the Accountant be recorded in the Supreme Court. And that all real estate, securities, &c, be vested in the VicePresident, who may bring and defend actions, &c, but in' the name of the Accountant. That disputes be referred to arbitration. That the operation of the Ordinance be extended to country districts, and for that purpose the Governor may appoint district Trustees to act in connection with the Bank, who are to receive deposits and transmit them to the Bank. That the Trustees of the Bank may make rules and regulations for the conduct aud ma- , nagement of the Bank.