ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the New Zealand Spectator. Wellington, January 12, 1849.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume V, Issue 360, 13 January 1849, Page 3

ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. To the Editor of the New Zealand Spectator. Wellington, January 12, 1849.

Sib, — An individual who scribbles under the signature of Young New Zealand, was pleased, in the last number of the Wellington Independent, to enlighten the readers of that Journal with an effusion so entirely destitute of any point, that I am inclined to think this Young New Zealand has had his head stuffed full of ideas, which, like the tunes in the frozen horn, have come out in transposed order. Certain it is that there is not one of our juvenile friend's ideas which has not already appeared in the Independent within the last month, and it is really very ludicrous to observe the self-satisfied air with which this retailer of bad jokes takes upon himself to lay down the law to the public in general, and the Nominees in particular. He states he "has lately returned from a short excursion." It is evident his mind, at least, has been wandering ; but whether it has returned, or ever will return, is doubtful. Young New Zealand further expresses hit opinion, that " the Nominees ought to come forward and publicly explain on what grounds they accepted seats, &c." A requisition of such importance the Nominees will doubtless feel bound to obey. Then, again, is served up for about the two hundred and thirtieth time, " Mr. Bannatyne the hon. member for nowhere." There is such a jumble of we and I, that it is not easy to discover how many individuals this Young New Zealand is composed of. The mystery may be explained, however, on the principle that two hogsheads make one pipe. The remarks which this New Zealand in leading strings makes on Mr. Moore, remind me of an orator at a late Public Meeting, who, in a dictatorial style began to lay down the law .regarding the usages of civilized society, he having just previously been called to order for addressing the meeting with his hat on, which, moreover was not the only breach of civilization he was guilty of on that occasion. In fact, there is such a strong similarity in style between the orations of the one and the effusion of the other that I should not be surprised if these two constitute the aforesaid " we." •• Ludlam and Legislation — oh ! ye Gods, — I am overpowered with the V*»tn.ess of- the id.c*<" This

is quite unnecessary— No one can for a moment doubt that a very diminutive idea would be too much for Young New Zealand's mental faculties. In conclusion, I would venture to advise this rash youth,' First, when he next feels a desire to see himself in print, let him try and find something original to write about, and Secondly, having found a subject let him by no means venture on the bold attempt of writing on it. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, Examikxb.