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New Zealand Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 5016, 13 December 1877, Page 2

Sir Geoiios Ghev and Mr. Sheehan leave VY elliuiiton to-day in the Hinenioa for Napier. We have no doubt that the hearty reception which will be given to the Premier at Napier will surprise those who have believed that public opinion hardly dare manifest itself iu that quarter. After leaving Napier, the Premier will visit Gisborae and Tanranya, at each of which places lie will probably address public meetings. In these circumstances the precise tiuie' f Ids arrival here can hardly be fixed, but it will probably be on or about this day week. One telegram from Wellington states that Mr. Macandrew is coming North with the Premier. If so, the people of Auckland

will cordially welcome him. Mr. Macaudruw liaa frequently been referred to as ait enemy of Auckland, and certainly during the lone; time he was Superintendent of Otago he did not aspire so much to be a "colonial statesman " as an earnest worker for the welfare and progress of his province. It tuust be said, hotrever, that he always " fought fair he opposed the lamentable compact of IS3C, and at that time warned the pe >ple of the Worth that they would regret the action taken by the Assembly iu so partially disposing of the colonial lands ; but he held on to the l aud Fuu-l afterwards, till Sir George Grey brought him over within the last few weeks.