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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, —__ ; — :\'y' y V j among the Provinces, but also attempted, to. seize' the three-eighths'share of Customs, which is tlieir acknowledged and customary right. Judging from the results of the financial control of our General Government, I believe you will agree with me in thinking'that the more limited its- power of expenditure, and the greater care that is™taken to preserve the rights of Provinces, the better will it be for the Colony at-large. Happily, this idea isgaining ground, and the Act which prevents the creation ol New Provinces, passed last session, is the first fruits of this improved, political feeling. .. - I believe in the wisdom of dispensing with the Imperial troops. On this subject I should like to remark that it is a very curious circumstance that the Weld Ministry went into office, some eighteen months ago, with the cry of " howie the troops" on its lips, but during its entire administration not a single soldier had left, the »hores of New Zealand. Respecting separation of the islands, I need only say that I opposeifc. It is a visionary remedy ; and would cost more, and produce far less, than its advocates contemplate. It seems absurd to ,say ihtt a handful of Europeans, under 200,000 people, should have two Governors, two legislatures, two tariffs, and all the paraphernalia of two constitutional governments. People at home would laugh at the notion and not least the officials of the Colonial Department in Downing-street. Of the proposal to have a separate system of accounts between the two islands probably much more can be said favorably. But I have not yet considered the whole bearings and < practicability of the proposal, although at the first view it seems a possible and not unjust arrangement. I have noticed what seem to me the main points of publio policy. On these and any others I shall have ian opportunity of touching, in presence lof, and in ; reply to the electors, when the nomination day arrives. - . It is the custom of most candidates to proclaim their " thorough independence." Practice has made the phrase so pliable as to mean almost an thing, and therefore liam almost ashamed to employ it. But this muciii-I jWill say, that inclination and early training, togjsijier with the peculiar nature of my business, make'my interests and the public interests one. Gentlemen, if you see fit to elect me I shall be! proud to serve you faithfully, and to the utmost of my power. I am, Your obedient servant, , D. M. LUCKIE. Nelson, January 7, 1865. 58 REPORT OP THE PRINCIPAL OE NELSON COLLEGE. To the Governors of Nelson College. Gentlemen, —In my former reports I have fully desoribed the course of education pursued at the College, and the modifications I had introduced; always bearing in mind the necessity of not deviating in any essential degree from the directions of your Charter. ... ■ i ■ -.. ,- His Honor Judge Johnston, at his jlast Visitation, informed you that he considered those directions had been substantially complied with; and about six months ago your own Committee, appointed to inquire into the subject, reported that they had no suggestions to make for altering or improving the plans then followed. Under this head I have therefore no remarks to offer, beyond those contained iv my letter of April last, when I learnt you had come to the resolution of not making any fresh appointment to replace the Second Master, Mr. R. Foster, who resigned at that time. In consequence of this, the Upper School came entirely under my charge, aud the Lower School under that of the Rev. C. L". Maclean, excepting during one afternoon in the week, when he instructed the Upper Classes in Algebra.. Under this arrangement the. scholars generally have made very fair progress, whilst their conduct and behaviour have also on the whole been satisfactory. As you declined to appoint Examiners, I requested the Rev. G. H. Johnston to conduct the Classical Examination, who kindly gave up a considerable portion of three consecutive days for this purpose, and has expressed himself well satisfied with the progress imade during the past year. I aja also,much indebted to D. Rough, Esq., who at my request conducted the examination in French and Geography. ;lle also, lam happy to,say, has reported very Tavor'nhly vf the'results'of his examination. . j ■ As my official connection with'the College terminates with this report, I must be allowed to notice jwith regret the attempts made by some members ol your Board to hold me responsible for matters with which I was unconnected, and over which"'"'l had no Control; and also the vague and unfounded assertions respecting the system and management ol the College which those who made them never once'''endeavored to verify or correct by personal inspection or inquiry ; or brought, forward in any tangible form, admitting, ■of refutation or reply. I trust that these attacks, so prejudicial to the interests of the College, will cease with my retirement; and that my "accessor will obtain that support and confidence which are so necessan to uphold the discipline aud promote the objects ol the institution. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. D. Greenwood, Principal. Nelson, December 30,1865. 59 SILVERTOWN HOUSE. NOTICE. JUST ARRIVED, per "Water Nymph, a splendid stock of MANTLES, PALETOTS. JACKETS, &/:., &c. Also, Ladies' and Children's superior UNDERCLOTHING, part of which are now opened and ready for inspection. At W. V. SALTER'S, Hardy-street. 62 NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF M'CONKEY, BIRRELL, AND CO. ALL PERSONS who have contracted any DEBTS in this Estate, from September 13 to November 21, 1865, are requested Jo PAY their respective amounts forthwith to Mr. George Harris. Accountant, Bridge-street, Nelson, who alone, is authorised by us to receive, and give receipts ior the same. Edmund Buxton,") m . John Thornton, j irUßteeßNelson, January 5, 1866. 56 IN THE ESTATE OF FRITZ SCHLUTER. NOTICE TO DEBTORS. A LL DEBTS due to the Estate of Eritz jLJL. Schldter, formerly of Nelson and lately of Hokitika, Hotelkeeper, must be PAID to the undersigned WITHIN ONE MONTH from this date, •>f her wise legal proceedings will be taken to enforce payment. DAVID GRANT, Trustee for the Estate. Bridge-street, Nelson, llth December, 1865, 1172 EST ATE OF A. W. SCAIFE. ~ ~ A FIRST and FINAL DIVIDEND of SEVEN SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE in the POUND will be payable to such Creditors as have agreed their accounts and proved for the san-e, oivand after THURSDAY next, the 4th January, 1866, at the Warehouse of Messrs. Morrison, Sclanders, and Co. T. R. Fisher,) J. T Lowe, „£ Trustees. J. Bentley, j Nelson, December 29,1865. _, . . 5 ALL ACCOUNTS against the late Mr. Wayth are requested to be SENT IN to the undersigned'without delay. .:.■■■■'■?•■' S.W.CLARK. Bridga-street, January 4,1866.: '"/ 23 W BRENT, UNDERTAKER, t HawMltbixTi N«mw 518