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We mean female population, of which, in Germany, the statistics show an excess of about 500,000 (Statistics 1870, before the Franco-Prussian war). To an emigration of this class the Government would certainly oppose no obstacle, since German legislators and philanthropists occupy themselves with ways and means of finding suitable occupation for women, whom they wish to place in an independent position. After the disappointments which the German emigrant has had during the past few years, he should, by means of brief pamphlets with maps, receive enlightenment as to the certain field offered him in New Zealand. Those which Messrs. Shaw, Savill, and Co. have published in England may be taken as a model. The uncertainty of the future of a distant country being at the outset the principal obstacle to an extensive emigration, it is expedient first to reassure the emigrating public by the medium of a Government agent, who in his turn would communicate with the pastors of the districts. These have frequently occasion to give advice to their parishioners in the difficulties attendant upon a large family, which should be a source of prosperity to them in the other hemisphere. They would perform this duty by right of their office and from philanthropic motives ; and by their means a contingent of labouring emigrants might be obtained every year for the colony most recommended by them. May, 1874. A Pioneer foe New Zealand.

No. 4. Mr. C. E. Hatjohton to Mr. P. A. Kotll. Sie, —■ Immigration Office, "Wellington, 15th August, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th instant, with its enclosure, respecting German emigration, and to inform you that they will be laid before the Hon. the Minister for Immigration. I have, &c, F. A. Krull, Esq., C. E. Hatjghton. Consul for the German Empire, "Wellington. By Authority: George Didsbubt, Government Printer, Wellington.—lB74. Price 3d.]