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In conclusion, let me express my earnest hope and trust that the line of policy, which I have indicated to you, may prove as satisfactory to you as I cannot doubt that it will to those whose interests are committed to our care, and that we may be enabled by patience and industry, even by the brief Session of the Legislature, which is now compatable with the desire of the Southern members to return to their Provinces, to give so muoh effect to that policy as shall be immediately felt by the people in the form of valuable practical improvement of their condition. E. H. Wynyabd, Officer Administering the Government. Government House, Auckland, 31st August, 1854. Mr. Forsaith moved, seconded by Mr. Travers that His Excellency's Speech be printed. Agreed to. Ordered to be printed. Mr. Forsaith gave notice that to-morrow he would move an address in answer to the opening Speech of His Excellency. Mr. Forsaith moved, seconded by Mr. Travers, that the House do now adjourn till tomorrow at 5 o'clock. Question put and carried.—House adjourned accordingly. Charles Clifford, Speaker.