be dismissed and to make a military sallaatn in the street when the officer passes. (On one occasion I heard of the Guard being turned out for inspection by the Officer's Lady, which was rather a stretch of military authority), for the paltiy sum of one shilling per j day. To creating themselves into an efficient j body who would have confidence in each other, and be capable of defending their homes and families from the invading foe. Some blame has been attached to. the volunteers of exclu- j sivenesa, not that I think correctly ; but supposing it true, what prevents those who fancy ! them exclusive to form themselves into another company and if they like call it the working man's company, and they I have no doubt would be the hardiest and most efficient compauy, hoping this may do some good. I remain, Your obedient servant, ; ._ A CITIZEK. '
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Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1453, 11 September 1860, Page 3
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