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Enclosure in No. 8. Immigeation Commissioners' Repoet on Ship "Caroline." Sic,— Port Chalmers, 16th July, 1874. We have the honor to report that the ship " Caroline," from Queenstown, arrived in port on 12th instant, having made a passage of eighty-eight days. She-brought to the colony equal to 299| statute adults, among whom were 74 single men and 126 single women. There were five deaths on the voyage, three of whom were infants under twelve months. Wo inspected the several compartments of the ship and found them remarkably clean, the single women's being conspicuous in this respect. The immigrants unanimously expressed themselves as being highly satisfied with their treatment on board. The provisions were good, and the water was abundant. Dr. Pitzgerald, the surgeon-superintendent, and captain and officers of the ship, seemed to have performed their respective duties very satisfactorily. We have much pleasure in recommending that they be paid the usual gratuities. We have, &c, Colin Allan. Wm. Thomson. His Honor the Superintendent of Otago. David O'Donnoghue.

No. 9. The Hon. J. Vooel to the Agent-General. (No. 211.) Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 28th July 1874. I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following documents relative to the ship " Dunedin," which arrived at Lyttelton upon the 3rd July instant: — 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Certified list of births and deaths. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius Vogel.

Enclosure in No. 9. Immigeation Commissionebs' Repobt on Ship "Dunedin." The Commissioners report the arrival of this ship, 3rd July, 1874, eighty-nine days out from Glasgow. All the compartments were exceptionally clean, and the class of immigrants very good. Thirteen deaths and six births had occurred. The provisions were of good quality, and regularly served. The distilling apparatus had worked well. The Commissioners recommend the payment of all gratuities. Wm. Donald. John P. Rouse. Lyttelton, 23rd July, 1874. J. E. Mabch.

No. 10. The Hon. J. Vogel to the Agent-Genebal. (No. 212.) Sib, — Immigration Office, 28th July, 1874. I have the honor to transmit herewith copy of the Immigration Commissioners' report upon the ship " Cartsburn," which arrived at Port Chalmers upon the 14th July inst. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. Julius Vogel.

Enclosure in No. 10. Immigration Commissionebs' Report on Ship " Cartsburn." Sic,— Port Chalmers, 15th July, 1874. We have the honor to report that the ship " Cartsburn," from Glasgow, with Government immigrants, arrived on the 14th inst. The number embarked were 376 souls —equal to 265 statute adults. There were nine births and five deaths on the passage; four of the latter being from dentition, and one from overlaying. Her passage was ninety-seven days. The several compartments were visited and found pretty clean and comfortable, particularly the single women's, of whom there were twenty-five. The ventilation, by the side scuttles and the usual deck ventilation, was exceedingly good. We have seldom seen a ship more lofty in her 'tween-decks ; the height of which was 7 feet 9 inches. We would, however, remark that the London ships are better fitted, the berths in the latter being fore and aft in blocks, while in the former they are athwart ship and close to the sides. We would take the liberty of recommending that the ships from Glasgow be placed under the same regulations as the London ships, and that the same charter-party should apply to all, so as to secure uniformity in dealing with them. The usual questions being put to the passengers, the answers, upon the whole, were satisfactory.