RUSSELL. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) February 16.

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RUSSELL. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) February 16.

Thx 'Mary Shepherd "'i d here on Sunday morning, llih instant,, bringing the immigrants «ent out by Captain Daldy, under the Bay of Islands Settlement Act. Oar great expectations turned out, aa go many others have done, too great ; for instead of hundreds we have only tens, forty being the number of passengers landed here. They are now occupying tie buildings at Wabapu which were prepared for them tome little time ago. Though they have been so long expected, I believe their land u not yet ready for them, but is expected to be in a

week or tw». I sincerely hop* that they may do bo well when they get there m to make themnever regret the change they have made, which, at least for some time to come, must be a very great one, as mo*t of them appear to have been of good social standing at home ; and the necessary roughnesses and depriva. tions of early days in the bush will be new, and not a very pleasant experience to them. However, I trust they have brought stout heart*, and that they will see good prospects which will encourage them. We are all on thequi vive about the return cricket match with the Wangarei Club, which is to come off on Monday next. If it is fine we expect a great many spectators, but at present it looks rather threatening. . I had almost forgotten to mention the letter of your correspondent 4C Practical," of the 27th ultimo ; and upon the whole simply regarding it at the production of » disappointed moodyman, and considering your note* sufficient answer, I think I Jfill leave it alone.