ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIR CHARLES FITZROY.

New Zealander, Volume 2, Issue 67, 12 September 1846, Page 4

ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIR CHARLES FITZROY.

From the length of time which had elapsed subsequent to the sailing of H. M. S. Carysfort from England, having on board His Excellency tbe newly appointed Governor for New South Wales, instructions had been given to those whose duty it is to watch the arrival of vessels at this port, that the moment it was ascertained that a ship of war was in sight, intimation should be given to those executing the functions of the government here, in order that every preparation might be made in the event of its being subsequently known that it should prove to be the Carysfort. On Sunday morning, about nine o'clock, a large vessel, which had beenseen lo the south since daylight, was discovered to be the long looked-for «hip. The signal was hoisted, upon which the news of the arrival flew with the quickness of the wind through 4be city, and preparations were made in all quarters to go out and meet his Excellency. It bad been settled for some days previously, that immediately it was ascertained that the ship containing his Excellency and suite should be within distance, the Cornubia steamer should proceed outside the Heads for the purpose of towing him, in case the wind should drop or be contrary. As soon as it became generally known that the Carysfort was in sight, aquatic preparations of all kinds were made' to get a view of his Excellency. Steamers were getting ready, and vessels of all descriptions, including the yachts of Messrs. Boyd, Want, Donnelly, and others, were seen running down tbe river in full trim. About 2 f. m. the Cornubia started, having previously taken on board a great many passengers and proceeded at once outside the Heads for the purpobe of taking the ship in tow, but observed the Rose steamer rapidly approaching, towards the Carysfort for ttie same purpose, and having been then made fast at once, proceeded for the Heads; the*ight on entering which was very attractive, especially to those who had never before seen a man-of-war with her yards manned. Tbe Carysfort anchored in Farm Cove about 6 jf, m,, the harbour at this time prenenting a

very animated scene, all the various points on the shore commanding a view being crowded with spectators. After the ship had anchored, some portion of tne carps diplomatique went on board to welcome his Excellency's arrival, and ascertained the hour he would land the following day. It having being arranged that his Excellency would land at 12 o'clock on Monday, every preparation was made— a Gazette Extraordinary was issued, stating the hour, and that immediately after his landing his Excellency would take the oaths of office, and at once hold a levee for the introduction of such parties as might be anxious o^f the honor. Long before the hour appointed for his Exceliency to land, all poitionsof the city seemed alive, parties anxious to witness the ceremony gradually progressing towards the Circular Wharf, or its immediate neighbourhood, from whence a view could be obtained. About the time appointed, the frigate's barge, containing Sir Charles and Lady Mary Fitz Roy, and Mr. George Fitz Roy, was seen coming towards, the shore, preceded by several other boats, containing the Colonial Sepretary, the Port Officer, and. others— and shortly after, his Excellency landed. His Excellency was received on his landing by the Commander-in-Chief, accom--panied by his Staff, and at once proceeded on horseback to Government-house, the road being lined on either side by the military. A guard of honor was stationed at Governmenthouse to receive his Excellency. Immediately after entering the Hall, which was crowded to excess, his Excellences commision having been read by Mr. Merewether, the oaths of office were administered to him in the presence of the Judges. His Excellency then proceeded to bold a levee, at which a g«eat number were present, including the heads of the several departmeuts, and many others who also make a point of being present on such occasions.

Disturbances at Norfolk. Island. — On or about the Ist July last, some of the prisoners at Norfolk Island managed to get at latge, and proceeded to the hut of one of the constables, who was in bed, whom they barbarously murdered ; they then proceeded to the cookhouse, and massacred another constable, who was there, and had — in pursuance of a threat to murder every free peison on the island — sacrificed two more constables before the military had time to collect in sufficient force to check them. About 1100 prisoners were secured in the lumber yard, in irons, and 50 had already been committed to take their trials for murder. It appears that the principal grievance complained of by the prisoners was, an o der to withdraw all the cooking utensils belonging to the men, and that all their cooking should be done at the general cook-house. It is said that Jackey Jackey, the notorious bushranger from this colony, was the ringleader in the disturbance. A number of females connected with the officers of the Island have come up in the Governor Phillip, deeming it unsafe longer to remain on the Island.