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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 24

(From the Belfast News Letter, October 17, 1874

(From the Belfast News Letter, October 17, 1874.

New Zealand.—The meeting of those interested in Mr. George Vesey Stewart's scheme of special emigration to New Zealand took place yesterday, page 33 according to advertisement, in Mr. Farnall's office, at 2½, Corporation-street. The meeting was well attended, there being almost more than the office could well accommodate. Mr. Stewart arrived punctually at 12 o'clock, and shortly after commenced to give a most interesting descriptive account of the block of land he had selected, after personal inspection, in New Zealand—the nature of the soil, its capabilities, its great natural advantages, £c. He had several maps, diagrams. See., which greatly assisted him in giving the necessary information. Mr. Farnall read the contract made by Mr. Stewart with the New Zealand Government, and explained the various clauses where required. The terms of the contract are most liberal, a free grant of valuable land being given to those who join the party, the only condition being that the land so given is occupied and cultivated. Several of those present gave in their names at the termination of the meeting as willing to take part in the undertaking. Mr. Stewart was thanked for the great trouble he had taken in the matter, and the meeting terminated. The proposed settlement may be considered as already successful, and it is only just that we should add that the colony is under great obligation to Mr. Farnall, with whom the project originated, and who is giving valuable assistance to Mr. Stewart in carrying it out.