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Enclosure in No. 77. Immigeation Commissionebs' Eepoet on Ship "City of Dunedin." Sib, — Immigration Office, Dunedin, 23rd February, 1875. We have the honor to report that the ship " City of Dunedin" arrived in port from the Clyde on the 20th instant, her passage having occupied 112 days. The following is a summary of her passengers, viz.,—Married people, 71; single men, 45 ; single women, 24 ; children under twelve years, 65; infants, 9. During the early part of the passage measles prevailed amongst the children, and eleven deaths occurred from this disease; but as the last case took place on the 13th December, and the general health of the immigrants was good until arrival in port, we had no hesitation in passing the ship, and allowing the immigrants to land. The usual questions being asked, we were satisfied that the provisions of the Passengers Act were duly complied with, and, notwithstanding the length of the voyage, the immigrants were in good spirits, and had no complaints either as to the provisions or supply of water. We believe both Dr. Gillies and Captain Boss and his officers fulfilled their respective duties faithfully and conscientiously. We have, &c, Wm. Thomson. Colin Allan. His Honor the Superintendent of Otago. John Deysdale, M.D.

No. 78. The Hon. H. A. Atkinson to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 60.) Sic, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 10th March, 1875. I have the honor to transmit herewith the following documents relative to the ship " Hudson," which arrived at Napier upon the 12th February ultimo: — 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Immigration Officer's report. 3. Certified list of births and deaths. There is nothing in these reports which seems to demand special remark ; but I would direct your attention to the minute of His Honor the Superintendent of Hawke's Bay upon the Immigration Officer's report, in which His Honor advises me that the demand for labour still continues, and that the whole of this shipment was engaged within forty-eight hours; and further, with regard to the class of emigrants suitable for the province. I have, <fee, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. H. A. Atkinson.

Enclosure in No. 78. Immigeation Commissionebs' Eepoet on Ship " Hudson." Sic, — Immigration Commissioners' Office, Napier, 17th February, 1875. I have the honor to report the arrival of the ship " Hudson," Captain Trewyn, with immigrants, from London. One death occurred during the voyage —a child two and a half years of age; and two births —one still-born. The Commissioners have groat pleasure in being able to report everything, without exception, perfectly satisfactory; so much so, that no further comment is requisite. I have, &c, G. T. Pannin, The Hon. the Minister for Immigration, Wellington. Secretary to Commissioners.

No. 79. The Hon. H. A. Atkinson to the Agent-Geneeal. (No. 62.) Sib, — Immigration Office, Wellington, 10th March, 1875. I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the following documents relative to the ship " Gareloch," which arrived at Port Chalmers upon the 12th ultimo : — 1. Immigration Commissioners' report. 2. Letter from the Superintendent of Otago, enclosing a report by the Surgeon-Superinten-dent relative to the outbreak of scarlet fever. 3. Certified list of births and deaths upon the voyage. I have, &c, The Agent-General for New Zealand, London. H. A. Atkinson.

Enclosure in No. 79. Immigeation Commissionebs' Eepoet on Ship " Gareloch." (No. 449.) Sib, — Immigration Office, Dunedin, 22nd February, 1875: The ship " Gareloch," from London, arrived in port on the 12th instant, having made a passage from London of eighty-two days. Tho following is a summary of her immigrants, viz.,—