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PAPERS RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
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5. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Agent-General in England will have power to refuse passages where the intending emigrants are in ill health or in any way unfitted, according to his judgment, to undertake the voyage. 6. Applications for passages are to be addressed to His Honor the Superintendent, Napier, in the following form, viz.: — I, the undersigned, hereby apply for the passage to Napier, under the regulations of 30th May, 1871, of Name Age Calling Address in full for which I herewith pay the sum of , being equal to adults at £5 per adult, and hereby agree to receive the emigrants above named immediately on their arrival in Napier. Dated this day of , 1871. (Signature and address of Applicant?) Given under the hand of His Excellency Sir George Ferguson Bowen, Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same; and issued at Wellington, this twentyfirst day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one. W. Gisboejte.
No. 29. His Honor J. D. Ormond to the Hon. "W". Gisborne. Sir, — Superintendent's Office, Napier, 21st June, 1871. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 18G, of the 19th instant, enclosing draft of the regulations, passage order, &c, under which nominated immigrants can be introduced into this Province, and beg to thank you for so promptly enabling the people of this Province to take advantage of the immigration scheme. The various instructions contained in your letter will be complied with ; —the passage money paid daily to the Public Works Account, and lists of orders for passages furnished as directed. I have also to acknowledge the receipt of your letter No. 107, of the sth June, on the subject of immigration, a reply to which will be sent by the next opportunity. I have, &c, • J. D. Ormokd, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Wellington. Superintendent.
No. 30. His Honor J. D. Ormond to the Hon. W. Gisborne. Sib,— Superintendent's Office, Napier, 26th June, 1871. In my letter of the 21st instant, replying to yours of the 19th instant, 1 had the honor to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the sth June, on the subject of immigration to this Province, under the provisions of " The Immigration and Public "Works Act, 1870," and I propose now to reply to the same. The paragraph numbered 1 relating to nominated immigrants has been already dealt with, and I am happy to say the regulations approved by you are likely to be largely availed of by settlers in this Province. With regard to paragraph 2, the want of female immigration is much felt, but in a small community like this it would not be desirable to bring out a large number at one time. If from twentyfive to thirty-five young women suitable for domestic service are brought out every three months, they will find ready employment, and I recommend that passages free of cost be allowed this class of immigrants. I would also ask that the Agent-General be requested to send out the number indicated by me at intervals of three months, and take the necessary measures for insuring proper protection. I note that the immigration must be conducted under the supervision of the Agent-General, but that, as he has power to appoint sub-agents, you will be willing to recommend to him the persons I wish to select the female immigrants for Hawke's Bay. From experience gained by late arrivals of immigrants of this class, 1 am of opinion that young Scotch women are the best suited to the wants of the Province ; and the Eeverend Peter Barclay, formerly Presbyterian Minister here, and well known and respected, has given valuable assistance by sending out young women of good character from Scotland. From his letters, I gather that he could induce many to come if they were brought out free of cost; and although lam not authorized by Mr. Barclay to ask the Agent-General to appoint him as a sub-agent, and think it unlikely he would consent to act in that capacity, yet he might render valuable assistance by selecting suitable immigrants ; and I shall feel much obliged if you will move the AgentGeneral to refer to him and invite his co-operation. If this can be done, of which you might be good •enough to advise me by telegraph, I will write to Mr. Barclay by the outgoing mail, and endeavour to secure his services. Should any difficulty arise, and Mr. Barclay not be able to act, I trust you will request the AgentGeneral to cause to be selected and sent as early as possible, and in the numbers and at the intervals