. about 20. acres are cleared. The stock com-1 • prises 4 working, bullocks, 1 bull, "3 milcli: 'cows, 2. calves,.2 pigs and a number .of.to wit. . v The only near neighbours are Mr. Shepherd ; and Mr. Plummer, and we should not. onnt to ' state that Mr. Pettet keeps his table always • supplied by hunting, wild pigs aad shooting pidgeons, while Mrs. Gutforth sends about 8 .' lbs of butter to market weekly.. We enjoyed 'our visit much, and would say in conclusion, . that we believe there is no picture drawn to »luro out emigrants, too bright to be realized ■ in this beautiful country, if the emigrant will only submit to the prior conditions of hard work and rough fare for a year or two.

PUBLIC MEETINGS.

Agricultural Society's Dinner.—On Au" 5 th, in compliance with invitation irom the°society, Messrs. Hazelden, Grainger and 'Arden visited Port Albert as a deputation from the Mangawai Farmer's Society. A most ■excellent dinner was provided by.Mr. Isles, and upwards of 30 persons sat down. Tlie chair, having been taken by Mr. Worker, Dr. '■Bell introduced the visitors. Mr. Hazelden apologized for the absence ofCapt. Tnnksand •«Gapt. Moi'r, both having gone to ihe war, the society had 37 members, most of whom lived in or near Te Aral. The district was not the blooming' garden it was reckoned to be, but it was capable of being made so by industry and co-operation, and urged the formation ot these societies: for the purpose of mutual ex planation, sucli a course .would contribute to j the advancement of knowledge. Headvoca ' ted the holding of Shows periodically and the "merging of this society into theirs.. Messrs. Arden and Grainger spoke on the same theme. 1 The chairman trusted a pleasing union would "'result. Mr.Edger was glad to respond to 'the sentiment expressed, and suggested ase- J ,' perate organization for the two societies, but v meeting together quarterly. He moved the ''following resolution, seconded by Dr. Bell : ' "This meeting cordially receiving the de • nutation from the Mangawai Farmers' Club, ' and responding to their desires for union, : would undertake to send'a deputation to Mr. " Hazelden's on the last Wednesday in October to bring the union into active efficiency." Mr. Hazelden would bring it before the mem ' bers, and both lie and Mr. Brown v'eryhpapi tably offered to entertain the party. Dr. Bell "hoped that members would be disposed to read papers on the various topics. Mr. H. 'Marcroft hoped it would be a bone fide union ' with the Mangawai-Society and not a section ' only. A few words from the chairman con cluded the meeting. ■ , The Gully '.— On July 25, a meeting of the , owners of allotments in Market>st, was con ' vened by the Trustees to consider what should: "be done with the'gully crossing the middle of the street; Mr. Cooper in the chair. Only 4 one opinion prevailed, viz. that-it should be f filled by cutting aportion away opposite Nos. 20 and 21. On the motion of Mr. Edger, se conded by Mr. Worker, it was resolved, "That in the opinion of this meeting, it is de sirable that the Gully be filled up," and on the motion of Mr. Marcroft, seconded.by Mr. Judd '' "That such owners of allotments in this street as. may be able, are requested to work at the gully so as to complete it by next market.day "at the rate of 6s. per day, stich remuneration ' to be placed to the credit of their allotments." Settlers'. Meeting.—On July 5, the usual • monthly meeting was held at Isles'. Mr. H. Marcroft in the chair. More settlers were ''■■present' than we have seen at any.. previous

meeting. Tho minutes of last meeting were; read and confirmee!, after which tho Secreta ry read a letter from a settler at P.aparoa're questing Mr. Hainosnot to give up tho library books,and one from the Albertland Association at Auckland, naming their formation and of fering co-operation with the settlements. The Loan.— Mr. Edger reported that no. reply had yet been received, but hoped to get one by next mail. , ■ Board of Management— Dr. Bell withdrew his promised, motion, and hoped someone else was prepared with one. Mr. Johnson had one in the absence of any other. He proposed, seconded by Mr. A. Campbell: "That the Board should consistoften per sons, including- the trustees and. five settlers to be elected by four districts, viz: I.—From Kakaria to Beecroft's line; 2.—From that line to the boundary of Oruawharo South. 3.—Oruawharo North. 4.—The town of Port- Albert, which should return two members." The mover said the number of adults in each district was very similar, and suggested two for the town to prevent a preponderating in fluence on the part of the country. . Mr. Edger objected to the proposed plan, he thought the trustees should not be inclu ded, but kept distinct. Mr. Pettet thought each district should retura two, and that the town should have no more than any other. Dr. Bell wished to know what powers were to be vested in the board. The Secretary thought that was matter for a seperate motion. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Worker contemplated handing over the powers vested in the trustees and the general management, they also-made some remarks about the roads recently cut. Mr. Edger did not think it competent for the meeting to give such enlarged powers as seem ed now contemplated. He should be glad to retire from the trusteeship. In reply to what had been hinted at on the road question, they had received several tenders, tho lowest of which was in advance of what had been paid as day labour. A long1 conversation followed and motions made as follows : • " That a board of 10 be appointed to ma nage the outlay of public money on the high ways." —Edger and Collinge. v That a high way board be elected consisting of two persons from each district, and two from the town."—Cocks. "That the question be ad journed till 11 a.m. next market day, then to have precedence over every other question till settled."— Edger and Judd. This motion was carried unanimously. The Albertland Association—lns Secretary was direoted to acknowledge the receipt of a ■ letter, and to request further information. Mr. A. C ampbell said he had been present at a meeting of this society in town, they had - received a letter from Mr. Barton, stating that certain curious rumours were in circulation at home which had had a serious effect on the intending emigrants, and many had declined coming out in consequence; those present seemed quite enthusiastic and eager to help us in any way they could, _ ' The. Natives in tins locality.and the JVar.—JJr. Bell informed, the meeting that a few days a"-o he had been'united byPaikia the princi pal Maori chief of these parts, to bo present at a " korero " of Eaipara chiefs at Otamatea ,he attended, and found as he expected the subject of consultation to be the war and the prospects of the Kaipara districts in relation to it. Dr. Bell said his object in introducing the subject to our settlers was to calm any uhneeessary alarm, and at. the same time to ■ encourage if necessary the habit of carefully watching the order of events; hh own opinion

of affairs would lead him to caution them alike from careless apathy and undue excite ment, and ho was glad that the tone of our Maori neighbours on that occasion bore him out in this. These Chiefs did not pooh pooh the present tokens of evil in the country; they wore cognizant to a surprising degree of all that was going on in dilFcront parts of the island, they named facts of later date than the settlers were in receipt of by post, and their caution pointed out to, them the possibility of local disturbance. They were of opinion that wo had nothing to fear from the maoris south but that tribes in the north might think of taking England at a disadvantage in the pre sent state of affairs, join the rebels, or start a new feud on their own account. The Dr. was prepared to stake every thing ou the friendship of these maoris. He would remind them what was due from ourselves towards such friends, and the greatest obligation^ we could pay them was reasonable trust. They had on a former occasion sworn eternal friend ship towards us as their Pakehas, and again now confirmed the assurance. They when our country has been troubled with various tribes north and south have remained firm in their attachment to our Queen, and again de clared that as they promised to Gov. Browne so now they reiterated the expression oftheir attachment which they declared would be for ever. As a settlement Paikia and those with him would defend us in case of necessi ty,'a blow struck at a ; palccha in Kaipara would be struck at him and as such he would resent it. They did not anticipate any great emergency, but would be prepared for any tiling; and if necessary to flee in the event of the worst, he would acquaint us of such ne cessity and expedite our transit to a place of safety. He would collect the Paparoa and Matakohe settlers and bring them to Port Albert. • The Dr. added he was constantly amongst the maoris, and he would feel it his duty to< acquaint us of all movements of consequence and indicate in case of fear, what might, bo done for our defence and safety. At present the Maoris recommended no more active measure than a supply of arms.

THE TRUST DEED.

This Deed- made the 13th day of March in the year 1863, between William Rawson Brame of Auckland New Zealand gentleman of the one part and the Reverend Samuel Ed ger Baptist Minister Robert I Jones John Shepherd John Collings and John Cover Dud ding settlers all of Kaipara in New Zealand aforesaid of the other part Whereas the said William Rawson Brame is seized in fee simple of allotments numbers 169 170 and 171 of the parish of Oruawharo in the county ofMarsden in New Zealand aforesaid And .Whereas the said William Rawson Brame ,has laid off a part of said allotment number 170 as a township and has called the said township "Port Albert and has sold part of the said township being sections; 2 3 4 and 8 thereof and has granted rights of way over the roads abutting on the said sections And Whereas the said William .Rawson Brame has agreed to convey the .whole of. allotments 169 171 and the remainder pf the said, allot ment 170 ( subject.;t|ithe:-i-ig;ht; to .■ purchase one half-acre thereo|;^her«inaf ter provided} . to the said Samuel £toJ2er^Robert h, Jofies ■ John Shepherd JohirCollings and John Govev Dudding upon the trusts hereinafter contained Now this deed Avitnesseth that in considera tion of the premises He the said William Raw 'son Brame doth hereby convey and assure

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THE ALBERTLAND ; GAZETTE.