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engagements. The whole of the single women in particular obtained situations as soon as they were landed, and a very much larger number of this class of immigrants, were they available, would immediately meet with employment at good wages. The same remark will apply to farm labourers and agricultural hands generally, married or single, especially if experienced and steady men. There are in barracks at this date 97 immigrants by the "Queen of the Age," including children and adults. Many of these have obtained employment, or are on the point of doing so, and will shortly remove to their respective engagements. I have, Ac, H. Ellis, His Honor the Superintendent, Auckland. Immigration Officer.

No. 40. The Hon. J. Vogel to the Agent-General. (No. 87.) Sib, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 9th April, 1874. I have the honor to transmit copy of report, by the Immigration Commissioners at Port Chalmers, upon the ship " AVild Deer," which, I am glad to observe, is of a favourable character. I have, Ac, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius A 7 ogel.

Enclosure in No. 40. Commissionees' Report on Ship "Wild Deer." Sir,— Dunedin, llth March, 1874. AYe have the honor to report that the ship " Wild Deer " arrived from Glasgow on the sth instant, having made a passage of eighty-five days. She brought to the Colony 238 souls, equal to 197 statute adults, and 15 cabin passengers. We mustered the immigrants, and found them all in good health, and well satisfied with their treatment on the voyage. The ship was thereafter inspected, and found well fitted, and very clean in every compartment. There were no complaints made by any of tho immigrants. Two deaths occurred on the passage, one from infantile cholera and the other from an accident. The immigrants appear to be a very suitable class for the requirements of the Province. Wo think it but just to acknowledge the services of Dr. Simpson and Dr. Cowan, who exerted themselves to promote the health of all on board during the voyage. Judging from results, we have no hesitation in recommending that the usual gratuities be paid to the captain and officers of the ship. We have, Ac, David O'Donnoghue, M.D., A Colin Allan, > Commissioners. His Honor the Superintendent, Otago. Wm. Thompson, )

——————————————V————_____■——!•_*____■—_■_—_• No. 41. The Hon. J. A togel to the A gent-General. (No. 88.) Sir, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 9th April, 1874. Referring to my letter No. GO, of 14th ultimo, in which 1 reported the arrival of the ship " Carnatic " at Port Chalmers, I have now- the honor to forward the report of the Immigration Commissioners upon tho vessel, which, I am glad to observe, is of a very favourable character. I have, Ac, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius A t ogel.

Enclosure in No. 41. Commissioners' Report on Ship " Carnatic." Sic,— Dunedin, llth March, 1874. We have the honor to repprt that the ship "Carnatic" arrived from London on the 28th ultimo, having made a passage of ninety-two days. Scarlet fever and measles having prevailed on the passage, the ship was placed in quarantine, pending the decision of the Board of Health. The Board having met, it was resolved that the immigrants be landed on the Quarantine Island, and that their clothes should be washed and fumigated. The ship was admitted to pratique on Saturday, the 9th instant, after due medical inspection. The " Carnatic " is remarkably well fitted for the conveyance of emigrants, and the ventilation very good. Every compartment was very clean, and evidently had been kept so on the passage. The immigrants now" in quarantine expressed themselves as well satisfied with their treatment. The provisions were of good quality, and the water, condensed on board, was abundant. We recommend that the usual gratuities be paid to the captain and officers. AYe have, Ac, Colin Allan, A Davd O'Donnoghue, > Commissioners. Wm. Thomson, j His Honor the Superintendent of Otago.