HIS EXCELLENCY'S VISIT TO AUCKLAND.
The Governor Sir George Bowen is engaged in making hia acquaintance with the Province of Auckland. Since the ovation made on his arrival by the citizens his Excellency has been visiting the smaller settlements of the Province, and tho public there 13 making up for the loss of the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh by bestowing on his Excellency that enthusiasm they had been preparing for the Prince. On the 2nd of April ho visited Paul's settlement at Oroki, when tho ohief iv a speech said that his tribo (the Ngatiwhotan) was the only native tribe whose hands were not stained with European blood. The Governor in reply said he had come to be a father and administrator to both raoes in New Zealand, and was desirous of having only one law for both Europeans and Maories. On the 6th his Excellency and Lady Bowen paid a visit to Sir George Grey. On the 7th they honored the Auckland Choral Society with their presence. On the 9th a state visit was made to Onehunga, where triumphant arches were erected, addresses pre-. sented, flowers strewn in their path by children, and in facb a most enthusiastic welcome was given to the representative of our Queen. The Gold-fields and Upper Thames district have also, been visited by the Governor, and a meeting was held at Ohinomuri where he was well received, by both the Hauhaus (of whom there were several men of influence) and the Queen natives. A correspondent of the Herald gives the following account of it: — "After the welcome, the Governor spoke a few words, which were interpreted by the Commissioner, T. Macky, Esq. He said little beyond expressing the wish that both races, might live peaceably and quietly under the same laws, and tho pleasure he had in meetiug a large and influential assemblage of Maoris. He introduced no vexed or vexing question of land or gold, aud acted wisely in so doing. His speech was jusc what it ought to be, and did aofc iv any way interfere with any arrangements Mr. Macky had.made with the natives. . Almost immediately after, he went on board the * Sturt' and started for Auckland via Shortland. He was heartily cheered, both by tho Maoris and the few Europeans on tho river. A special cheer was also, given fbr Mr. Macky, who went on bqard the steamer and accompanied tho Governor to Auckland. Immediately after the large native camp broke up, and a perfect fleet of small sailingboate, whaleboats, and canoes- followed in the steamer's wake." Oa tho 14th a visit was made to tho several pi'ovincial establishments, the Waihoeki Lunatic Asylum, but in consequenoa of it raining at the time, his Excellency was only enabled to inspect the internal arrangements. On the loth tho Governor left; for the Bay of , Islands accompanied by the Earl of Pembroke^ Hon. J. C. Richmond, and several oth.er gentle; men, for the purpose of being present at the great native meeting that had been announced as about; to be held on the 17th ultimo. As far as tb,e European population* was conoerned His Excellency was receivod with every demonstration of loyalty ; but with regard to the natives an uij? fortunate quarrel at Hokianga had so disturbo4 their minds that his recoption by the Northern Maoris was not what had been anticipated. Hjq Excellency returned tq Aupkland on fche 24Qi gf April.-
HIS EXCELLENCY'S VISIT TO AUCKLAND.
Taranaki Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 824, 9 May 1868, Page 1 (Supplement)
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