D.—No. 3.

SCHEDULE OF CORRESPONDENCE.

it Date From. To. Subject. Sept. 9, 1870 Jan. 24, 1871 New Zealand Commissioner! Hon. Mr. Gisborne Hon. tho Colonial Secretary Superintendents of of Otago, Canterbury, and Nelson Hon. the Colonial Secretary Hon. the Colonial Secretary Hon. the Colonial Secretary Provincial Secretary, Otago 11 <m. the Colonial Secretary Memorandum on recent visit to Norway, &c, re emigration and railways. Arrangements concluded for sending out pioneer parties of Norwegians, Swedes, and Danes. Are any of the Scandinavian immigrants expected in the " Celceno " required for Otago, &c. ? 3 4 Feb. 6, 1871 Feb. 6, 1871 Superintendent of Nelson Secretary to Superintendent of Otago Superintendent of Otago Mr. Cooper None required in Nelson. Superintendent away. Advertisement has been issued relative to " Celoono's " immigrants. All "Celoeno's " immigrants, if suitable, can be absorbed. Could they be sent to Martin's Bay ? " Cekeno's " immigrants prefer to remain in a body, and settle in Wellington. A deputation from the Opunake Flax Company have requested that some of tho expected immigrants may be located at Opunake, for reasons given in their letter enclosed. It has been considered desirable not to separate tho Scandinavians lately arrived, but Government is willing, if requested, to procure immigrants under " The Immigration and Public Works Act, 1870." Reporting departure from London of Norwegian immigrants, per ship " Celcono." List of names and other documents enclosed. Requesting them to make suggestions for locating " Celceno's " immigrants. Has seen Wellington Provincial Authorities, who are willing to makearrangemeuts for settling "Celceno's" immigrants at Manawatu. Proposing arrangements for landing and housing tho "Celoono's" immigrants at Wellington,their location near Palmerston, and their employment on publio works in that neighbourhood. Does not agree with some of the recommendations of Messrs. Pliarazyn and Halcombe, and states his views as to location and employment. Reporting arrival of ''Celceno" on 5th February, and tho steps he lias taken to convey them to and locate them near Palmerston. Instructions relative to employment of Scandinavian immigrants. Late heavy rains have flooded the land on which tho Norwegians arc located. Is desirous of removing them to a more favourable site; but, as certain questions in reference to the reservation of land have arifcn, suggests that Government should buy the land required. Forty acres having been reserved for each family for two years, 750 acres will be required. Government are not able to purchase the land as suggested, but Superintendent can make reserves in manner pointed out. Acknowledging reports, and expressing the satisfaction of the Government therewith. A statement of the indebted less of each immigrant requested to be furnished, together with the acreage of each family's loration. Came through l'almerston yesterday. Immigrants satisfactorily provided for. Detailed and final report on settlement, &c., of " Celccno's" immigrants. Statements of disbursements for and of indebtedness by immigrants enclosed. Reporting departure from London of Swedish and Danish immigrants, per ship " England," with list of names and other documents. Forwarding copy of No. 21. 5 Feb. 9, 1871 C, Feb. 10, 1871 7 Feb. 11, 1871 Superintendent of Taranaki April 14, 1871 Hon. Mr. Gisborne Superintendent of Taranaki Oct. 19, 1870 Mr. Morrison Hon. tho Colonial Secretary Oct. 15, 1870 Hon. Mr. Gisborne Messrs. Pharazyn and Ilalcombe lion, the Minister for Public Works 10 11 Dec. 21, 1870 Mr. Pliarazyn 12 Dec. 24, 1870 Messrs. Halcombe and Pharazyn Hon. the Minister for Public Works IS Feb. 10, 1871 Hon. Dr. Featherston lion, the Minister for Public Works It Feb. 10, 1871 Provincial Secretary, Wellington Hon. the Colonial Secretary 15 Feb. 13, 1871 Mr. Blackett Mr. Stewart II Mar. 17, 1871 Provincial Secretary, Wellington non. tho Colonial Secretary Mr. Knowles Provincial Secretary, Wellington 17 April 17, 1871 IS April 17,1871 Mr. Knowles Provincial Secretary, Wellington 10 April 15, 1871 Provincial Secretary, Wellington Provincial Secretary, Wellington Mr. Knowles Hon. (he Minister for Public Works 20 April 24, 1871 21 Dec. 22, 1870 Mr. Morrison Hon. the Colonial Secretary Feb. 27, 1871 Mr. Cooper Superintendent of Wellington Hon. the Minister for Public Works 22 23 July 3, 1871 Mr. Halcombo Reporting arrival and landing of the second party of Scandinavians, per " England," on 21st March. The selection of three by the Immigration Officer of Canterbury, and the settlement of nearly all the others in the neighbourhood of Palmerston on the same terms as the Norwegians, except that single men have only twenty acre* allotted to them. The welcome given them by the Maoris has had a beneficial effect. Statements of disbursements for and indebtedness by immigrants enclosed, together with plan of sections reserved.