PUBLIC MEETING.

At Coromandel Harbour, Firth of Thames.

A Meeting of the Landed Proprietors of Coromandel, Firth of Thames, and the adjacent parts, and others connected with New Zealand, held at Coromandel Harbour, on the third day of September, 1840, for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of their joining the New Zealand Association in New South Wales, for the mutual defence of their rights and titles to their possessions in New Zealand:

1st Resolution—Moved by Mr. W. E. Cormack, and seconded by Mr. G. Gair,

That Mr. P. Abercrombie take the Chair, and that Mr. Wm. V. Brewer do act as Honorary Secretary.

2nd Resolution—Moved by Mr. Cormack, and seconded by Mr. White,

That the Landed Proprietors of Coromandel of the Firth of the Thames, and other adjacent parts, being convinced that the purchases they have made of Land from the Natives have been fair and honorable, and not prejudicial in extent or otherwise to the interests of future Emigrants to New Zealand, (as all lands claimed and possessed by British subjects form together only a fractional part of the Territory), deem it necessary to join the New Zealand Association in Sydney, for the purpose of defending their Rights and Titles to their Lands in New Zealand, against the illegal proceedings of Sir George Gipps, and the Council of New South Wales, undertaken under the plea of expediency for the future interests of New Zealand, and in defiance of the solemn assurances of Her Majesty’s Government in Great Britain, the Marquis of Normanby (when Secretary for the Colonies,) and the Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand, Captain Hobson, on his first arrival in New Zealand, that the Titles and Possessions of British Subjects should be respected and confirmed.

3rd Resolution—Moved by Mr. White and seconded by Mr. Dowling,

That this Meeting view with feelings of great dissatisfaction the conduct of the Governor and the majority of the Council of New South Wales, and consider that the measure passed by them with regard to New Zealand, as decidedly detrimental not only to Landed Proprietors, but to the entire Mercantile community.

4th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Cormack, and seconded by Mr. White,

That the Resolutions as passed at a Meeting of the New Zealand Association, held in Sydney on the 2nd April last, and also at the Bay of Islands; be adopted at this Meeting.

5th Resolution—Moved by Mr. M’Leod, and seconded by Mr. Downing,

That a Copy of these Resolutions be left with the Members of this Meeting, for the purpose of obtaining the names and subscriptions of those, who, from distance could not attend.

6th Resolution—Moved by Mr. M’Innes, and seconded by Captain Nagle,

That Mr. Peter Abercrombie receive all Subscriptions collected by members, and transmit them to the funds of the New Zealand Association at Sydney.

7th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Moore, and seconded by Mr. White,

That these Resolutions be forwarded immediately to the Committee of the New Zealand Association in Sydney, and be published in the different Newspapers of New Zealand, and Sydney.

8th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Cormack and seconded by Captain Nagle,

That it is the unanimous opinion of this meeting, that a Memorial be prepared and transmitted to Parliament as speedily as possible, praying for separation of New Zealand from the Government of New South Wales,—thus placing sufficient confidence in the honor and integrity of His Excellency Captain Hobson’s Government, without any interference of the Governor and Council of New South Wales.

9th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Cormack, and seconded by Captain Nagle,

That Mr. W. V. Brewer be appointed co-jointly with Mr. Charles B. Brewer Agent for this Association.

10th Resolution—Moved by Mr. White, and seconded by Mr. Downing,

That Mr. Abercrombie leave the Chair and Mr. Cormack take the Chair.

11th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Cormack and seconded by Captain Nagle,

That a vote of thanks be returned to Mr. Peter Abercrombie, for his very able conduct in the Chair.

12th Resolution—Moved by Mr. Downing and seconded by Mr. White,

That a vote of thanks be returned to Mr. Wm. V. Brewer, for his services as Honorary Secretary.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have this day entered into Partnership as AUCTIONEERS and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS at the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. The business will be conducted by Messrs. Weston & Hobson, under the Firm of Simmons, Weston & Co.

ISAAC SIMMONS
THOMAS WESTON
WILLIAM HOBSON
Sydney, 1st July, 1840.

Messrs. Simmons, Weston & Co.

Beg to inform merchants, captains of vessels, settlers, and all parties connected with New Zealand, that having completed their new and extensive Stores, at the South end of the Beach, Kororarika, they have commenced business as Auctioneers and General Commission Agents, and will be happy to receive any instructions for the Sale of Land, Merchandize, etc., with which they may be honored.

In soliciting a portion of the Public patronage, S. W. & Co. flatter themselves, that the experience they have attained by many years practice in the profession in the first House in Sydney, will be sufficient guarantee of their knowledge of the business and capability of managing and effecting any Sales of Merchandize, Land, etc., with which they may be favored.

Kororarika, 7th Sept., 1840.

THE undersigned have just received a large quantity of LOAF SUGAR, which they will sell at 7d. per lb. in quantities not less than 1 cwt.

Also, 8, 10, 11 and 12 quarter Blankets and Navy blue Prints.

HENRY THOMPSON & CO.

TENDERS

ARE required for performing the Carpenter’s work, mason’s work, painting and glazing of a House 37 feet long by 35 feet deep. All materials provided by the Undersigned, from whom every particular can be ascertained.

HENRY THOMPSON & CO.
Sept. 9, 1840.

FOR SALE

THE undersigned, on board the store ship Tuscan, off Russell:—

Rum in barrels of 25 gallons
Tobacco in tierces and kegs
Port wine in hhds. and qr. casks
Packed bottled Port wine
Wardell’s sherry wine
Champagne cyder
Bloom muscat’d raisins
Bottled ale and porter in casks of 3 dozen
Half pint tumblers, wine and liqueur glasses
9-4 and 10-4 heavy blankets, full size
Black and Utah beaver and palm leaf hats.

JOHN J. MONTEFIORE.
Sept. 3rd.

FOR SALE.

BY the undersigned, on board the store ship Tuscan off Russell:—

Brown stout, pale and strong ales
Real Jamaica rum, 5 o. P., in barrels
Rum in hhds. &c.
Sugar, fig tobacco in tierces
Tobacco in cases, baskets & bales
Sugar in casks and mats
Rice, preserved meats, pickles
Ladies’, gentlemen’s and racing saddles
Large bowl pipes
Double barrel guns
Giu in half cases
Tents, lined and unlined
Spades, hoes and tomahawks

ANDERSON, SCOTT & CO.
Sept. 3d.

KORORARIKA.

ON sale at Messrs. Noble & Weeks’s Store:

Manilla and coir rope
Case gin, Port and Sherry wine in bottles
Soap and candles
Pit, cross-cut and hand saws
Ditto files and sets
Fine nails, sprigs and screws
Knives and forks in sets
Blacking and scouring bricks
Prints, navy blue and other
Cedar boards and scantling
Raisins, pepper, &c.
Arrack and molasses, &c.

JUST received, and on sale by the undersigned, Dutch Clover Seed, (warranted good), Stockholm tar, and Dutch butter.

J. WRIGHT,
near Russell.
Sept. 9, 1840.

FOR SALE.

20 Shares in the New Zealand Bank. Apply to

W. M. WILSON.

PARSONAGE HOUSE.

TENDERS will be received by the Committee until Monday the 21st September, at 12 o’clock, for the erection of Parsonage-House near the Church.

Also, for the erection of the Burial Ground Fence.

Further particulars may be obtained on application to

WM. WILSON.
Sept. 16.

FOUND,

AT Wangaroa Bay, near the Heads, on the 4th September, a schooner, water-logged, anchors foul, about fifteen-tons, square stem.

Whoever will give a description of the vessel, may have the same on payment of expenses.

Application to be made to Messrs. Welch, and Reeves, Wangaroa.