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exported to Otago, I trust that your Honor will agree with me that it is not advisable to make the relaxation in question.

I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,

ALFRED DOMETT.

Colonial Secretary’s Office,
Wellington,
24th Sept., 1862.

His Honor the Superintendent,
Dunedin.

Sir—Referring to your Honor’s letter, No. 821, of the 17th inst., on the subject of the importation of cattle into Otago from Australia, I have to inform your Honor that the opinion of the Government on this question has been communicated in my letter of the same date as that on which your letter was written.

I will communicate with the Colonial Secretaries of New South Wales and Victoria, in accordance with your Honor’s recommendation, with a view, in case an absolute necessity should arise for the relaxation of the prohibition of the importation of cattle, to the suggestion of any measures the adoption of which would diminish the risk of infection arising from such importation.

I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,

ALFRED DOMETT.

24th September, 1862.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary,
Auckland.

Sir—I have not received any reply to my communication on the subject of the Importation of Cattle from Gipps Land, and the sudden and great increase in the price of meat, combined with the prospect of the immediate arrival of miners from Victoria, have induced me to take immediate action towards effecting a reduction in the price of meat by issuing a proclamation admitting the introduction of cattle from Port Albert, in Gipps Land, under certain restrictions.

I forward herewith a proclamation in question, which I have no doubt will meet with the approval of His Excellency’s Government.

I have the honor to be, &c.,
(Signed) J. RICHARDSON,
Superintendent.

24th September, 1862.

His Excellency Sir Henry Barkly, K.C.B., Governor, Victoria.

Sir—I have the honor to forward you a proclamation admitting the importation into this Province of cattle shipped in Port Albert under certain regulations.

A measure of such importance to the inhabitants of Gipps Land and this Province, and one likely to confer mutual benefits will, I am sure, receive your cordial co-operation.

I shall be happy to learn what measures you propose adopting to ensure the exportation of cattle free from disease, as our regulations on their arrival will mainly depend on the efficiency of those which have been adopted on the cattle being shipped. Of course this communication will not interfere to prevent immediate action on the proclamation, as the Provincial Government confide in your disposition to meet its views.

I have the honor to be, &c.,
(Signed) J. RICHARDSON,
Superintendent.

24th September, 1862.

To the Superintendents of Canterbury, Nelson, Southland, and Marlborough.

Sir—I have the honor to forward for your information and guidance the enclosed copy of the Otago Provincial Government Gazette, containing a Proclamation which I have issued, removing the restrictions affecting the importation of cattle, in so far as regards Port Albert, in Gipps’ Land, Victoria.

I have the honor to be, &c.,
(Signed) J. RICHARDSON,
Superintendent.

24th September, 1862.
The Hon. the Colonial Secretary,
Auckland.

Sir—I have the honor to forward the enclosed copy of the Otago Provincial Government Gazette (17th September, 1862) containing the appointment of Messrs. Logie and Campbell to be Inspectors of Cattle under the Diseased Cattle Act, 1861, for submission to His Excellency the Governor, in compliance with the Order in Council of the 1st October, 1861, regulating the delegation of the powers to Superintendent.

I have the honor to be, &c.,
(Signed) J. RICHARDSON,
Superintendent.

8th October, 1862.

The Hon. the Colonial Secretary,
Auckland.

Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge