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Immigrants per " Eobert Henderson," who missed their passages per immigrant ship "Ballarat." Justin Lewis, aged 21, smith, native of England. John Jones, aged 19, fitter, „

No. 22. Memorandum No. 31, 1872, for tho Agent-General, London. HEEEwnrn is forwarded copy of a letter from Mr. J. A. Smith. I think his suggestions worthy of consideration when practicable. G. M. "Wateehotjse, Lands and Immigration Office, (in absence of Hon. Minister of Immigration). "Wellington, New Zealand, 3rd December, 1872.

Enclosure 1 in No. 22. Remarks on Emigration from England to New Zealand. 1. Agents to receive 15s. per statute adult for all emigrants sent out by them ; this sum to cover all expenses except stationery. 2. All agents to be paid by head money. 3. Scotland to be under the entire control of Mr. Barclay, as regards sending out emigrants. 4. All shipping to be provided by the Agent-General; each ship to bo tendered for separately. 5. A shipping agent (captain in the merchant service) to be apjwinted in London; also one in Liverpool for that port and Glasgow. The duties to ascertain that the ships tendered are suited for emigrants ; see provisions, water, &c, are what is required ; and to see emigrants on board. 6. A ship to sail monthly from London to each port in New Zealand. 7. Also a ship to sail monthly from Liverpool, Glasgow, and Plymouth alternately to each port in New Zealand. 8. Married couples with families, say from five to nine children, should be most encouraged. 9. Unmarried women to be brought out by families, with a gratuity of ss. each to head of family for the same. 10. Emigrants should pay £1, as at present, for bedding, &c, it being a guarantee that they embark. 11. The manufacturing interest to be assisted as much as possible. The skilled artisan to have free passage, and all machinery connected with same free of duty. 12. Superintendents of Provinces to be requested to state the number of emigrants required, and description in each Province. 13. Superintendents to be requested to furnish photographs of good views in each Province, say one dozen each, one foot square, for emigration offices in England; also all general information regarding his Province. 14. A penny weekly newspaper should be published iv London, with map of New Zealand on first page, and supplying all information about tho Colony ; call it " The New Zealand Emigrant." 15. Emigrants subject to approval by Agent-General. John Alexander Surra. "Wellington, 18th November, 1872.

Enclosure 2 in No. 22. Mr. J. A. Smith to the Hon. the Colonial Seceetaet. Sin,— Wellington, New Zealand, 22nd November, 1872. I omitted in my memorandum on immigration to mention the necessity, in chartering vessels in England, to have a clause with respect to accommodation for first and second class passengers. With regard to the former, the space is very limited, and second class passengers are at present entirely excluded. I have, &c., The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, &c. John Alexander Smith.

No. 23. Memorandum No. 32, 1872, for the Agent-Geneeal, London. Herewith are amended regulations with regard to nominated immigration, issued under Order in Council of the 4th December, 1872. In cases where application may be made to you by nominated emigrants, to dispense with the charge for bedding, blankets, and mess utensils, or with the charges incurred in joiuiug the ship, you are authorized to do so, should the circumstances induce you to think it desirable. G-. M. "Wateriiouse, Lands and Immigration Office, (in absence of Hon. Minister of Immigration). "Wellington, New Zealand, sth December, 1872.