NEW EDINBURGH.
In a letter from Mr. Rennie to the intending emigrants of the New Edinburgh settlement, we learn that that gentleman had, with the Company's acquiescence, applied to Lord Stanley to know how far the Government would take the Scotch expedition under its auspices. Lord Stanley offered them a block of land near Auckland, and promised them a church and chapel out of the part of the purchase-money to be applied to improvements; but would not consent to pledge the Government to secure them against destitution. Mr. Rennie then returned to the Directors, and it was agreedthat he should wait the intelligence of a location having been actually chosen and granted by Government before proceeding — in spite of the loss and inconvenience of
delay. As Otago has been purchased by the Company's agent, in presence and with the acquiescence of the Government agent and protector, we suppose the expedition will sail immediately on the receipt of the news of the purchase. We hope, therefore, the surveys will be continued, in which case the new emigrants will perhaps have no cause to regret the delay.
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Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 132, 14 September 1844, Page 110
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185NEW EDINBURGH. Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 132, 14 September 1844, Page 110
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