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attendance of Europeans \ such a fact prove* incontestibly the amount of benefit conferred by the Government on the natives, and the influence which may be gained in time over the native mind by Such institutions, which are so well calculated to break through all their most deeply rooted prejudices. ; The object in establishing Hospitals for the benefit of the natives in- the centre of large European districts, in order that the natives from the coast might be brought in contact wjth European civilization, has been ! fully attained so far as this Hospital is concerned, for Native Chiefs and their people have been brought long distances to' this establishment ; and I have known many ininstances of patients who have been some time in the Hospital unwilling to return to their " pas," and most anxious to procure employment from the Europeans. The Native Patients also have always been most anxious before their departure; to procure my consent to their immediate, return in case of any sickness, and seldom fail to enquire and carry with them the rules of dietary, &c. I have also known instances of some old chiefs who, from being most prejudiced and opposed to medical treatment, have become most zealous believers in the remedial powers of the medical art, in consequence of the cure of some friend or relation whom they supposed could not recover. In conclusion, I have only to remark, that at the time the Hospital was first opened many persons well acquainted with the native character doubted the practicability of getting the natives to forego their deeply rooted prejudices and take advantage of the benefits of an Hospital, so strong and peculiar were their ideas in this respect ; there can now no longer any doubt remain on this point, and I am clearly convinced that the natives in all matters tending to their improvement and welfare, are not only fully alive to appreciate and second any efforts made in their behalf, but are fast progressing in civilization. I have the honor to remain, Sir, Your most obedient servant, J. Fitzgerald, M.D., Colonial Surgeon. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, &c, &c. &c.

NOTICE.

Custom House, Wellington, , 4th February, 1850. H^HE Warehouse lately erected by Wil- *- liam Hickson and Co., at Te Aro, has been approved for the reception of Goods under Bond, under the provisions of the Ordinance of the Governor and Council, 4th Vic, No. 3, of 1841. Stephen 'Carkeek, Acting Collector.

Resident Magistrate's Court,

Wellington, Bth February, 1850. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Meeting of the Justices of the Peace for this District, will be holden at this Court on Tuesday the sth day of March next, at 12 o'clock, for the purpose of taking into consideration applications for the transfer of Publicans' Licenses. John E. Smith, Clerk to Magistrates.

Colonial Secretary's Office, *

Wellington, 13th February, 1850. HEREBY GIVEN, that the -^ Road lately completed under the superintendence of Captain A. H. Russell, and leading from Wellington to* Wainui, will henceforth be distinguished as the NorthWestern Roat). By His Excellency's Command, Alfred Domett," 'Colonial 5 Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Wellington, 20th February, 1850. HPENDERS will be received at this office, -*- on or before, the Ist March next, for renewing the Flooring of the Hutt Bridge with Totara Planking. Specifications may be seen at this office. Tenders to be in duplicate, sealed and endorsed, "Tenders for Flooring Hutt Bridge." By His Excellency's command, Alfred Dome it, Colonial Secretary.