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Every effort is being made to distribute the newly-arrived immigrants over the Province, and it is absolutely necessary that some active and suitable person should be appointed without further delay. I know of no other person whom I can recommend for the duty than Mr. Peyton, unless at a considerably advanced salary. I refer to my letter on the subject of the 19th May. I have, &c, William .Fitzheebeet, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington. Superintendent.

Enclosure in No. 69. Mr. Waedell to Mr. Eliott. (Telegram.) Featherston, 28th May, 1874. Who has charge of depot at Greytown. Hebbeet S. Waedell, H. J. H. Eliott, Wellington. Resident Magistrate.

No. 70. The Hon. the Ministee for Immigeation to His Honor the Supebintendent, Wellington. Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 2Sth May, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day's date, marked " urgent," with respect to Mr. Peyton's appointment. 2. In reply, I have to point out that Mr. Wardell's inquiry was, " Who has charge of depot at Greytown? " whilst your recommendation to me was, not that Mr. Peyton should take charge of the depot, but that he should take charge of the district for immigration purposes generally. 3. I am of opinion that some married couple (if possible), or some responsible person, should be appointed to take charge of the Greytown depot, and should reside in or near it. 4. I should be glad to receive your Honor's recommendation on the subject; or, if you wish it, I will select some one for the appointment. I have, &c., His Honor the Superintendent, Wellington. Julius Vogel.

No. 71. His Honor the Supebintendent, Wellington, to the Hon. the Ministee for Immigeation. Sic, — Superintendent's Office, Wellington, 30th May, 1874. Relative to your letter of the 26th instant, I beg to say that the Provincial Executive, by whom the letter was considered, were unanimous in the opinion that the services of a competent person were immediately necessary, and as no member of the Executive was aware of any suitable person besides Mr. Peyton, Mr. Peyton has been requested to act in the meantime, and the Province will bear the charge. In reply to your letter of the 28th instant, I beg further to say that if you think proper to appoint any one else in place of Mr. Peyton, Mr. Peyton's services will be discontinued from such time as you may inform me of having so exercised your power. I have, &c, William Fitzheebeet, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington. Superintendent.

No. 72. The Hon. the Ministee for Immigeation to His Honor the Supebintendent, Wellington. Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 3rd June, 1874. Referring to your letter of May 13th, respecting the appointment of Mr. Peyton, I am informed that that gentleman has declined to hold the office, so that the little difficulty which had arisen on the subject is made more easy to be dealt with. The Colonial Secretary recommends Sergeant James Carlisle, of the Armed Constabulary force, as one who would make an active and intelligent Immigration Agent for the Wairarapa district, and directions will be given to station him in the district, if your Honor does not disapprove of the appointment. I have, &c, His Honor the Superintendent, Wellington. Julius Vogel.

No. 73. His Honor the Supebintendent, Wellington, to the Hon. the Ministee for Immigeation. Sic, — • Superintendent's Office, Wellington, 4th June, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 3rd instant, in which you state that the Colonial Secretary recommends that Sergeant James Carlisle, of the Armed Constabulary Force, should be appointed Immigration Agent for the Wairarapa district.