.en agreement was obtained from Mr. Brame, N v to convey these lands to the Trustees on cer '' tain conditions; these conditions w»reframed by himself. So soon as it was known that the Township lands had thus come into the hands of the trustees, or rather the settlers, the old project was resorted to, and those who had been dwelling in tents on a strange soil, determi ned to lay the foundation of their houses on what would soon be their own freehold estate. The movement was warmly opposed by a few among us here, but an overwhelming majority -carried it, and its increasing success is gradu ally harmonising in one glad feeling of appro val the whole body of colonists on the Oruawharo. Any details of the further progress of this movement, and of the condition and position of our now established town must be deferred till our next issue, "We deeply regret that in order to make this brief statement complete, one more deed of dishonor has to be recorded. Mr. Brame's last act towards the settlement was a refusal to sign the deed of conveyance until some conditions were inserted entirely opposed to the conditions in the agreement to convey, signed some weeks previously. _ Had these terms been accepted by our solicitor, we must either have bepn involved in an.ex pensive litigation, or might have found at the last, all our projects and efforts again thrown to the winds. By the able mediation of this gentleman, a deed was at last obtained, which 1 though not such as the Trustees would wil i lingly have accepted, is yet sufficiently favor able to throw no serious obstructions in the way. The tedious struggle is at last ended ; the day of anxious uncertainty, vexation and doubt has passed away, for months the spirit of the people has been growing stronger and brighter, and we only await the returning Spring to welcome visitors to a lovely view of what willlong be known as the first street jn the tbwn of Port Albert.

PUBLIC MEETING.

MISSION TO AUCKLAND. On Wednesday, July 1, a public meeting -was held as usual. Dr. Bell presided, and called on the Rev. S. Edger to make a report in re . ference to the visit to Auckland respecting the affairs of' the settlement. Mr. Edger sta ted that- they had taken council's advice with reference to the balance of £650 due by the estate of the late W. R. Brame, for which they had put in a claim. They were advised that this claim was perfectly legitimate, and they trusted to get a dividend shortly. They had jalso consulted the same solicitor respecting the Trust Deed, and he assured them that the ; sales of town allotments already made were quite in accord ance therewith, and that a sale by auction was quite unnecessary. They be lieved that it was possible to obtain a mode rate loan on the security of the town lands. He concluded by proposing " That a Loan of £500 be obtained on the security of 300 acres of the Town Lands." Dr. Bell at great length objected to a loan, he admitted that Port Albert would certainly become a thriving town, and ultimately the <■ centre of the Kiapara district; Government v>: was determined to settle the whole of the lands around us on every side, which would of course make these more valuable, but he thought it an unwise course to commence borrowing. Mr. Edger explained that unless such a course was adopted, there would be no mo ney for • road-making, and those employed

must cease at once. The trustees had al ready expended money put of pocket, and were not prepared to coutinue this course any longer. ' , Dr. Bell would only borrow a small sum to survey the whole, and then dispose of it, and obtain the necessary funds. After some remarks in reply b^ Mr. Worker, Mr. Edger and others, the motion was seconded by Mr. Judd, and carried unanimously. BOARD OF MANAGEMENT AND SECRETARY. Dr. Bell said while in Auckland he had held a consultation with certain persons in au thority who complained that they could not deal with the settlers because they had no re cognized head or officers, the Government had wished to communicate with the settlers, but there was no officials with whom to deal. He should propose that a Board of Control be formed to consist of three persons, who should hold irresponsible powers to deal with mat ters generally, and we understood him, for life. Several objected to this plan, and it was evidently distasteful to all present, some suggested nine members including the trus tees, and to be elected annually. Mr. Worker thought it highly desirable that a Secretary should be elected at once, that proper books should be provided for the ac counts and minutes of the meetings, and be kept by him. Mr. Edger quite agreed with Mr. Worker, and he was desirous that a Board of Manage ment should beformed, it was no new idea, for it had been named at t he meeting on June 3rd, and he and his colleagues had at a meet ing held that morning, considered the subject, he assured the meeting that the trustees were quite in favor of such an appointment. He had hitherto kept accounts and copies of resolu tions. He thought that Mr. Johnson would be very'suitable as a secretary and, proposed "That Mr. Samuel Johnson Ire appointed Sec retary." Seconded by Mr. A. Campbell and carried unanimously. , With respect to the Board of Management, it was determined that the question should, lie on the table till next Market-day at II a.m. The meeting was adjourned till after tea. A considerable number of settlers was present. HISTORY OF THE SETTLEMENT, After tea, the meeting was reformed, when Dr. Bell adverting to the expected arrival shortly of two ships belonging to the Albert land party, suggested that it would be well if some means were taken to assist by our ex perience the^ new-comers. Mr. Edger and others intended to meet them in Auckland, and he thought it would be well if a com mittee were formed to draw up a short sketch of the history of Albertland as far as we were connected with it, the best routes, and giving such information asourpast experience dicta ed and that the Proprietor of the Albertland Gazette be requested to publish it with his paper.—proposed "That Mr.S. Johnson be one of such committee." But this proposition fell to the ground as Mr. Johnson positively refused to undertake the duty, alleging that he had already as many as he could conveni ently manage. Messrs. Bell, Edger, Pettet, Judd, and Campbell, were proposed and on a ballot taking place, the three first were de clared duly elected. THE ALBERTLAND SOCIETY. Dr. Bell then gave an interesting account of a meeting held during their visit'to Auck land, he stated thatlthe settlers in town pro posed forming themselves into a society, to be called the " Albertland Society," the ob jects of: which were to concentrate the sym pathies, and interests of the settlers. He also

gave in the report of the Committee appoin ted on May 29th, to draw up rules for an Agricultural Society, which were also read to the meeting and explained by Dr. Bell, and passed seriatim. FATE OF OUR LIBRARY. In reply to a question, Dr. Bell stated that a quantity of the most valuable books were held by Mrs. Steele, (Mr. B's landlady,) in Auckland, which she declined to give up without a proper authority. The Secretary had discovered that another portion were held byMr.Haines of Paparoa, and whilst there re cently had applied for them unsuccessfully, he thought it probable that a portion would be recovered. Proposed by Mr. Edger and sec onded by Mr. Pettet "That Dr. Bell be re quested to act as Librarian, to collect the books, that he correspond with Mr. Haines, resquesting him deliver up possession of the library books." Carried unanimously. Dr. Bell stated he had received a note from the Secretary of the " Manga wai Farmer's Club," informing him that he was elected an honorary member thereof, and that a deputa tion proposed paying the town a visit next Market'day. Mr. Pettet moved " that Dr. Bell issue an invitation to the "Mangawsi Farmer's Club for next Market-day." BUOY FOR THE RIVER. Captain Dodd offered a chain for the pur pose of makiug a Buoy for the river on con dition that we lay it down, which it was ex plained could be easily done with a large cask. Proposed by Mr.Judd and seconded by Mr. Pettet.—" That Captain Dodd's oifer be ac cepted with thanks, the trustees be empow ered to purchase the materials necessary for the purpose." Carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned till next market-day. .

Monthly Notes for August.

1. Sat, English Mail leaves Auckland. % Sun. 9th Sun. aft. Trinity. 1 Kings 18 and Jno. 21. M. Mr. Legg. E. Mr. Worker. 5. W. Port Albert Market Day. 6. Th. Moon's last quarter, 9h 44m, p.m. 7. F. Supplementary Eng. Mail"viaOtago. 9. Sun. 10thSim.aft Trinity. 1 Kings2land Acts 7.M. Mr. Johnson Liturgy. E. Mr. •15. S. New mooa, lh 42m, a.m. [Edger. 16. Sun. 11th Sun. aft. Trinity; 2 Kings 5 and Acts.^l4. M.Mr. Edger E. Mr. Worker 22. S. English mail due at Auckland. Moon's first quarter, 5h 59m, p.m. 23. Sun. 12th Sun. aft. Trinity. 2'Kings 10 and Acts 21. M. Mr. Edgar. E. Mr. Worker i 29. S. Full moon, 8h 34m, a.m. , 30. Sun. 13thSun.aft., Trinity. 2 Kings 19 and Acts 28. M. $E. Mr. Gittos.

RETURN OF LAND TAKEN UP

In the district of' jilbertland, during May, 1863. May ' oruawharo. 4. John Perks, .. part No. 179.. 40, acres 8. Wm. Dent ...o „ 174.. 40 „ 21. Jas. R. Hendry „ 50.. 40 „ 22. Sobt. Nicholson 184,185.. 162 „ PAPAROA. 4 H. T. Higbid ..part No. 132 .. 40 „ 16. H. J. Baker „ 130 ..80 ,-, J9, T..G. Hunt „ 118 .. 40: „ . .■■■■' •. '■■ •■ MATAKOHE. .:■•; , ~' 4.■'; John labister.... Nos. 8,10, ~.200 „ 15.: Wm. Dunlop .;... „ 4.. 40 „ It is our intention to publish a continuous list of all lands taken.up at and since the first sale in Oct. last, forming.a useful record and: showing what lots am still vacant.

THE ALBERTLAND GAZETTE.

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