1847.

November 22.—General power of Attorney issued by the New Zealand Company to William Cargill, Esq., empowering him to act on behalf of the Company in the settlement of Otago.

November 27.—Ship "John Wickliff" sailed from London for Otago, with Captain Cargill and 90 emigrants. Ship "Philip Laing" sailed from Greenock for Otago, with Rev. Mr. Burns and 236 emigrants.