The New-Zealander. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1845.

New Zealander, Volume 1, Issue 22, 1 November 1845, Page 2

The New-Zealander. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 18 45.

Be just and fear not: Let all the ends thou ainib't at, be thy Country's, 'lliy Cod's, and IVuth's. The barque llegia has arrived with the English mail of the Ist of June, to Sydney per the Jane Goudie> which left the Downs on the 7th June. There is therefore no later intelligence than that previously received. The Jane Goiulie had a long voyage, being detained nearly a month in the English channel by contrary winds, therefore it is to be anticipated that the next arrival from Sydney will bring the mail of the Ist July, post office packet, which was to be the Thomas Lowry. By the Sydney papers we perceive that Sir George Gipps, and the Council of New South Wa-'es had passed an act to prevent the exportation of gunpowder wholly -from that colony, unless under the special license of the Governor. If our Governor and Legislative Council had evinced corresponding energy and judgment some twelve months since, to prohibit the importation of such articles; the safety of the settlers, as well as the stability of the Local Government would have been less endangered. The llegia brought bullocks and horses for the forces at the Bay of Islands, but the greater number of each were lost on the passage. There were rumours in Sydney that Sir Geoige Gipps, as well as Sir Maurice O'Connell, were about to visit New Zealand, contemplating that Captain Fitzroy would leave before the arrival of his successor.

Mechanics' Institute. —We understand that the Concert for the benefit of the funds of this Institution is postponed to Thursday the 13 ih instant. We consider this arrangement very judicious, as persons, coming from the suburbs aii'l a distance, will have the advantage of the moon, at full at the time. Every exertion is being made by the two gentlemen, Mr. Outhwaite and Mr. Young, who have the management, to render the programme attractive, and to ensure entertainment. We sincerely hope that all ridiculous feelings will be laid aside. Although His Excellency with sufficient reason, on account of his immediate departure from the Colony, declined prominently giving his patronage to this Concert, yet we have heard that there exists an inclination among others, who are permanent lesidents, to withhold sanction and patronage to this moat laudable effort to assist a most useful excellent institution. When we remember that the mighty minds of Brougham, Birkbeck, &c, considered it a pleasurable duty, as well as honor, to devoto their time and talents to establish and promote such institutions in England, we cannot choose but smile that persons should falsely assume consequence, under the contemptible plea of lowering their grade, either by contributing to the amusements of the evening, or to the funds by their personalattendance. It is the duty of every man in society, and more especially when his circle is limited and isolated, as in this Colony — to contribute to the moral and intellectual advancement of the whole community ; and he most truly evinces his good sense and good feding, as well as elevates his own rank who most cheerfully, readily, and largely promotes the welfare of the working classes.