WELLINGTON.
We have just heard, on undoubted authority, that the Writs for election of members for the General Assembly, having been made returnable to the Governor in 40 days, and the " Gil Bias" having been upwards of 30 days in bringing them down, they are practically void, and no election can take place till fresh ones are issued from Auckland. This is a telling comment on the Seat of Government question. — Independent, May 19.
The "Gil Bias" arrived last night from Auckland, after a stormy passage of thirtythree days. She made Cape Pallisier after being a week out, and has twice been driven to the neighbourhood of the Chathams. Captain Nichol describes his passage as one of the most boisterous ever experienced on this coast. The "Gil Bias" brings dates to the 15th April only; she will stay here for the purpose of conveying the new members for the General Assembly to Auckland. — Ibid.
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Otago Witness, Issue 340, 5 June 1858, Page 6
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154WELLINGTON. Otago Witness, Issue 340, 5 June 1858, Page 6
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