(13, p. 73.)

Solomon says, “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country;” and such seemed to be the experience of the colonists, when they heard of the appointment of Sir G. Grey as Governor-in-Chief over New Zealand. We heard with heartfelt satisfaction of the benefits derived from his administration over South Australia, and of his unwearied exertions for the welfare of the community at large. We felt heart sick of the circumstances in which we were one and all of us placed, and the prospect of having soon such a man amongst us quite revived our spirits with the hope that, what whatever good he effected in the one place, he would surely do the same in this. Nay, we even felt as confident of it as if such things were accomplished. Such were the expectations and hopes with which we looked forward to the future while labouring amid the deep waters of adversity. Nor have we (when I say we I mean chiefly the labouring classes, although that little word may include all) been in the least disappointed.