Normanby to His Excellency Captain Hobson, on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of New Zealand, together with various other documents on the same subject, among which is a letter of enquiry from His Excellency regarding certain points which he could not fully understand Lord Normanby's answer to that letter. We wish that we could print these documents at length. At the present time they would afford most valuable information to the Colonists, as it would, we hope, to the considerate, have a tendency to repress unnecessary apprehension of loss.

We shall in our next Number make some extracts from these documents for the information of our readers. We cannot, however, refrain at once from expressing the satisfaction with which we have read these papers. Let no one understand us to mean that, in our private opinion nothing whatever could have been better arranged. We have not had due means of considering the whole bearing of these subjects; but, certainly, the Marquis of Normanby's instructions contain an exhibition of the most just and enlightened views on the subject of colonizing this country. The letter of enquiry of Captain Hobson is also marked by a straightforward manliness, which entitles him to our confidence, and we cannot help hoping, that the Colonists will find our expectation well founded, that the strictest and most impartial justice will ultimately be done to all parties.

There was a necessity for our making these observations. His Excellency's Notification in today's Gazette may make some persons unnecessarily solicitous. Suspense is, of course, exceedingly unpleasant, but in the present case we see not how it could be avoided. In the meantime, let it be distinctly understood by all, that the decisions regarding the titles of property rest not with His Excellency, who, in this instance, can act only as he is instructed and that on the part of the British Government a decided intention is expressed of not disturbing any possession which proves, to have been acquired on equitable principles. Nor must it be forgotten that the value of property will be greatly enhanced by its being held under the protection and tenure of British authority.

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor returned from along on Friday, 11th inst., with His Excellency on board, left the Bay for the Thames, but returned with the "Chelydra", His Excellency went on board the vessel shortly after her arrival. On Tuesday morning the signal is hoisted.

The attention of the Landowners and public of Kororarika is called to the motion of Mr. M'Lennan, in our columns of this day. For ourselves we cannot do more at present than express our earnest wish that the object of that meeting may be realized. Various reasons for not stating our sentiments more fully this week might be urged, but it is unnecessary. We cannot, however, pass over the subject, without exhorting all who are concerned, to do their utmost in the matter. Although not at present Landowners, we are, nevertheless, deeply interested in all that concerns the welfare of this place, and this emboldens us to speak. The plan, proposed, if it should be brought to effect, would ensure all those improvements in the township which we have already written, but we shall not say more, since there are many who feel as warmly on the subject as ourselves.

We may congratulate our brother Colonists on the interest felt in Sydney for this Settlement. We are informed that the Shares of the bank reserved for Sydney have been all taken up, and 2000 more required than could be afforded there. The Commercial Bank has undertaken the agency on very advantageous terms to the establishment here.

It is said that a gentleman of the name of Kennedy, who has spent several years in banking concerns, and is connected with the Union Bank in Sydney, is to be manager, and will immediately come down. The forms and books are all on board the Chelydra ready for use.

We deeply regret to report the loss of the cutter Chelydra, Captain Mark, belonging to Mr. Scott, on Monday evening. There were on board in all 11 persons. She left the Harbour in the afternoon for the Thames, and about ten or eleven o'clock in the evening, the Captain mistook one island for another, in consequence of which the vessel was driven upon a reef. He immediately directed all that were on board to save themselves by climbing the bowsprit and leaping on the Rock. All saved themselves by this means except three passengers, Mr. M'Leod, Dr. Harding and Mr. Henry, and all perished, the hull being crushed beneath the vessel. The return of the captain to Kororarika to announce the disaster caused a most painful sensation.

We learn by private hand, that the greatest interest is excited in Sydney with regard to this country, and that numbers are thinking of embarking for these shores.

Seventy-one British and Colonial, thirty-nine American, twenty-one French, one Portuguese, one New Zealand, and two Tahitian vessels, have visited the Bay of Islands during the year 1839; Australian Chronicle.

Sailed on the 9th May, the barque Hope, Captain Coombs, for New Zealand. Passengers, Mrs. Coombs and child, Dr. Cuneen, Messrs. Taylor, Bidwell, Brodfoot, Watkins and children in the steerage. Australian.

The Lord Glenelg is laid on for New Zealand immediately on her arrival from Launceston, whence she is hourly expected. Port Phillip Gazette, April 16.

At a Public Meeting of the Landowners and Residents of Kororarika, held on the 29th June, 1840, at the Bank, for the purpose of taking into consideration the best means of advancing the interests of the town of Kororarika.

G. T. Clayton, Esq., in the Chair.

It was moved by Mr. C. B. Brewer, seconded by Mr. Spicer:

That a Committee, consisting of the following gentlemen, Bishop Pompallier, Dr. Pollen, Mr. C. D. Brewer, Mr. Duvanchelle, Mr. Turner and Mr. Spicer, be appointed to receive the Names of Subscribers, and make all enquiries and gain every information connected with the object of this meeting, with a view to laying it before a meeting of the Kororarika Landowners and Residents, to be called for that purpose, on Monday, the 6th of July, 1840.

Moved by Mr. Duvanchelle, seconded by Mr. Moody.

That the Committee be requested to draw up such a document as will be binding on the Landowners and Residents of Kororarika who sign it, with the express understanding, that it shall be null and void on the Governor's declining to reside at Kororarika.

Moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. Duvanchelle,

That Captain Clayton leave the Chair and that Dr. Davies take it.

Moved by Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. M'Lennan,

That the thanks of this meeting be given to Captain Clayton, for his kindness in taking the chair on this occasion.

C. D. Brewer, Hon. Sec.

Police Report.

A man of the name of Shannel was apprehended by the Chief Constable on board the whaler, Captain Leigh, on Friday morning or Saturday morning. It appears that several months ago this man produced a duplicate Missionary order for the value of which, sum he succeeded in obtaining in clothes, &c., from Mr. Brown. He afterwards obtained a sum of money, from Mr. Cooke. He was taken into custody on the charge of these transactions. Having in some way obtained the means of satisfying Mr. Brown, application was made on the part of the Captain for his discharge, when he was detained on the suspicion that he was a runaway prisoner from Sydney, which he was supposed to have left some seven or eight years ago. He was taken to Russell on Saturday, and was committed to give him an opportunity to prove that he was not a prisoner of the crown. It is expected that he will ultimately be sent back to Sydney.

It is of great importance to many persons here that our Sydney and other Colonial Contemporaries, in announcing the departures of vessels bound to New Zealand, should be particularly careful to state the precise ports to which they are bound. At the present time, when ships have been so long looked for, it is tantalizing to see the name of ship advertised for New Zealand, and not be assured whether it be intended for our own port or not. Not only this, but many persons are expecting goods, and many others their friends, and in the total want they have no other means of satisfying their anxious to test the truth of the shipping intelligence of the papers. New Zealand vessels ought now to be vague and indefinite. It has been pointed out to us, in referring to this daily subject, that we should be careful to ascertain whether the vessel referred to is to take them is really under the charter of the Crown.

To the Editor of "The New Zealand Advertiser & Bay of Islands Gazette".

Sir, —In answer to your observations contained in yesterday's Paper relative to the Post office, I beg to inform you, that all letters in future will be received in, and despatched from the Store of the undersigned,

Geo. Thos. Clayton & Co.

June 20, 1840.