We observe from the following advertisement in the Morning Herald, that the commissioners for emigration are preparing to send to this Colony some more free femalesbut, under regulatious different from those of their first experimental cargo. Respectable women are, certainly, much wanted here; but we do not augur very favorably of the contemplated importation, we do not want the refuse of the London institutions, nor the Refuge for the Destitute, but decent, well-disposed, and industrious females. The advertisement runs thus :

"New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land.-It is understood that many females, who would be willing to emigrate to these Colonies, and who would be assisted by their friends, or by parishes, with sufficient pecuniary means, are unable, from the difficulties attending the preliminary arrangements, to carry their intentions into effect. The committee of the Refuge for the Destitute, acting under the sanction of Government, has therefore resolved to provide passage, clothing, and outfit, and, where necessary, a temporary lodging in London for females thus situated. The whole expense is guaranteed not to exceed £15 in addition to the sum of £3 allowed by Government in aid of the emigration of females; and should less than £15 be expended, only the actual amount laid out will be demanded from the females, or those by whom they may be assisted. Circulars, with full particulars, may be had on applying to the secretary to the commissioners for emigration, Colonial office, Downing street; or to the Secretary to the Refuge for the Destitute, Hackney-road."

The recent accounts from Swan River are not very flattering. Kangaroo flesh sells at 1s. 6d. per lb. when it can be got, and a cow and a calf cost £35. There appears to be a sad deficiency of that energy and judgment, which can alone overcome the difficultiees insparable

from location in a new settlement. The natives, too, are becoming troublesome-and one settler has recently been murdered by them. No provocation whatever was given

according to the account of a boy who escaped, when the deed was perpetrated-except that the settlers had taken their country, and were killing the animals, which furnish them with their chief means of subsistence !

A very distressing occurrence has taken place in New South Wales, in the murder of Murdoch Campbell, Esq. The particulars are as follows:

A bushranger, named James Lockhart, had committed several depredations in the neighbourhood; in consequence of which, information was sent to Mr. Campbell that he was supposed to be near his premises. Mr. Campbell thereupon took his piece, and soon fell in with him. He immediately ordered the fellow to stand, on which the latter told him that he would blow his brains out. Mr. Campbell might at once have ended the villain's career of crime, but reluctant to take his life, stepped forward to seize him, when Lockhart levelled his piece, and shot him through the head. The murderer then made his escape, and the dead body of his victim being shortly afterwards discovered, the hue and cry was raised. The remains were conveyed to the General Hospital at Liverpool, on Wednesday, when an inquest was convened, and adjourned to the following day, in the meantime, the constables, the mounted police, and many others, were scouring the bush in all directions, and among them, a servant to constable Smith, who was fortunate enough to fall in with the object of his search. This man being known to Lockhart, the latter asked him for some ammunition; the question naturally conveyed to the other an impression that his pistols were not loaded, and watching his opportunity, he

seized him and conveyed him into custody to his master. The inquest was resumed on Thursday, in pre. sence of the prisoner, and after hearing a number of witnesses on the subject, the jury returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against John Lockhart, who accordingly stands committed on the Coroner's warrant, to take his trial.

He has since been executed, exhibiting to the last. a degree of reckless hardihood, perfectly accordant with the atrocity of his crime.

By accounts recently received from London, we learn that the result of the last wool-sales is highly favorable. Upwards of 3,500 bales had been taken et prices, varying from 14d. to 3d per pound above the averages of last year for those of similar quantity; and there appeared every prospect of the continuance of the same rates. It is, however, generally remarked that the wool from both Colonies exhibit too much tendency to retrogade in quality, as must inevitably be the case, if improvement is not kept up by continual crossing with fresh blood of the purest kind; and as this is the natural tendency of all flocks, wool growers cannot be too much alive to the necessity of giving their par ticular attention to so important a point. Notwithstanding, this drawback, however, we are happy to learn that both the quantity and quality of this year's clip are a great improvement upon former seasons; and justify the expectations of a favorable result to our farmers.

We cannot speak so favorable of our other exports. Sperm oil is again down to £61 to 62 per tun, and southern continues dull at its last prices, without likelihood of improvement through the winter, as the Davis Straits Fishery has been very successful; whalebone is selling with difficulty at £95 to £97 per

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consequence of the late short supply, a fine parcel having realized 36s. to 50s. 6d. each, whilst those of fair quality produced 32s. to 36s. Of hides there has also been but scanty importation of late, both from the Cape and Buenos Ayres, and we have no doubt but that 4d. to 4 d. per pound could now be obtained for a fair parcel from the Colony. Flax does not improve in demand, and £18 to £20 per ton is the highest quotation we can make, unless for that of a very superior description.

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Although the season, generally speaking, has been one of the most inclement ever known in the Colony, and the weather very variable, yet, upon the whole, the accounts of the crop are extremely favorable-it being both abundant and of excellent quality. We have seen several samples of new wheat from the neighbourhood of New Norfolk, than which none could be finer. changeable and uncertain season is well calculated to display the skill of the farmer in the application of his numerous resources. Let us see what such a season will do for our Colonial agriculturists, who are, many of them, at least, gifted with numerous natural advantages. Were there a little more reflection and management employed by our farmers, we should not have to send so often to Sydney for farm produce; but from causes, upon which we shall very speedily expatiate, we fear any alteration in this respect, to our shame be it spoken, is very far dis

tant.

The settlers on the Kangaroopoint side of the Derwent, have already experienced such great benefit from the establishment of the Steam-boat, that very increased cultivation from that quarter may be expected for the future, the chief drawback under which they have so long labored, being thus effectually removed. We are particularly happy to learn too, that the Steam-boat meets with liberal and general encouragement from the public.

The Home Government has confirmed the appointment of Matthew Forster, esq. as Chief Police Magistrate; and that of Peter Archer Mulgrave, esq. as Chairman of the Quarter Sessions, for the northern division of the Colony, and Commissioner of the Court of Requests at Launceston.

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased in pursuance of the authority vested in him by the Act of Parliament of 9th Geo. IV. chap. 83, and of instructions received from the Secretary of State, to appoint Algernon Montagu, esq. to be a Puisné Judge of the Supreme Court of Van Diemen's Land.

His Excellency has also been pleased to appoint Edward M'Dowall, esq. to act as Attorney-General until the arrival of Alfred Stephen, esq. whom His Majesty has appointed to that offic.

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Hugh Ross, esq. to act temporarily as Crown Solicitor, and also as Clerk of the Peace, and Registrar of the Court of Requests, vice Henry James Emmett, esq. suspended, until the pleasure of the Secretary of State shall be known.

The Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Thomas Bannister, esq. to be Sheriff of Van Diemen's Land for the ensuing year.

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Michael Vicary, esq. Ordnance Storekeeper, vice William Neilley, esq.

'The Lieutenant Governor has been

pleased to appoint William Proctor, esq. Collector of Customs, vice Rolla O'Ferrall, esq, suspended until the pleasure of the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury shall be known.

The Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to appoint Thomas Smith, esq. Comptroller, vice W. Proctor, esq. appointed Collector of Customs, until the pleasure of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury shall be known.

The following Gentlemen have been appointed Magistrates :-Thomas Daunt Lord, esq. Assistant Police Magistrate at Waterloo Point, police district of Great Swan Port, vice Lieut. Aubin, 63d regimeat. J. England, esq. to perform the duties of Police Magistrate at New Norfolk, during the absence of Edward Dumaresq, esq. who is proceeding to New South Wales, for the benefit of his health. John Leake, esq. to perform the duties of Police Magistrate at Campbell Town, during the temporary absence of Mr. Simpson, employed on Colonial duty in Hobart Town.

Mr. Charles Freestone has been appointed Post Master at George Town, vice Mr. William Kneale resigned.

Mr.James Best has been appointed Post Master at Norfolk Plains, vice Mr. J. Powell, resigned.

Mr. W. J. Hamilton, District Constable, has been appointed Inspector of Stock at Westbury, police district of Norfolk Plains, vice Philip Riley, resigned.

ARRIVALS.

On Saturday, 29th December, the ship York, 486 tons, Capt. R. Sprately, from Plymouth 1st Sept., with 200 male con

victs, surgeon superintendent Dr. M'Ternan, R.N. The guard consists of a de tachment of the 4th regiment, under the command of major Hovenden, with Dr.

Lewis of the same regiment, also ensign Clark of the 41st.

Same day from Sydney, the schooner Currency Lass, Capt. Wishart, with corn and cedar. Passengers, Messrs. Dixon and Wood.

Same day from the Isle of France, with sugar and a general cargo, the barque Merope.

On Sunday, the 30th December. the sperm whale ship Elizabeth, 400 tons, Capt. Mattison, last from Timor 21st October, having left London on the 10th November, 1831, and procured during ber voyage 500 barrels sperm oil. Passengers, Mrs. Mattison and 3 daughters. On Friday, January 4th, His Majesty's ship Imogene, 28 guns, Capt. P. Blackwood, from Swan River and Madras, having previously brought the troops recently engaged in the Malacca insurrection, from that place to Masulipatam, where they were disembarked.

On Monday, the 7th, the Colonial brig Isabella, Capt. Kinghorn, from Port Arthur.

On Wednesday, the 9th, the schooner Eagle, 188 tons, Capt. Pratt, from Launceston, with a cargo of wheat and oats, having made the passage in forty-eight hours!

Same day, the schooner Harlequin, 71 tons, Capt. Lancey, from Launceston, with a cargo of wheat and oats.

On Thursday, the 10th, the barque Frances Charlotte, 296 tons, Capt. Smith, with 95 female convicts and 11 children, 51 free women and children, surgeon superintendent, Dr. Logan.

On Sunday, the 13th, the schooner Mars, Capt. Hay, from Launceston, 6th inst. with a cargo of wheat and oats.

Same day, the Government brig Tamar, Capt. Bateman, with a cargo of pine logs from Macquarie Harbour.

Same day, the cutter Alexander M'Leay, from Sydney.

On Monday, the 14th, the brig Helen Marr, 257 tons, Capt. Benson, trom London 9th August, with an assorted cargo of goods. Passengers, the Rev. R. W. Gibbs, lady and child, Mr. and Mrs. Keech, 2 Misses Keech, and 3 young children, Master Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Harp and two children, and Mr. T. O'Connor.

On Thursday, the 17th, from Sydney Ist instant, the brig Clementina, 88 tons, Capt. Dudoit, with a general cargo.

Passengers, Mr. E. Parker, private Tracey, of the 63d regt. arrived from England by the Parmelia, and 3 prisoners.

On Saturday, the 19th, the ship Clyde, 401 tons, Capt. Ireland, from Liverpool Sept. 4, with a general cargo. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. O'Reden and child, Mr. and Mrs Orr and child, Mr. and Mrs. Brown and 3 children, Mr. and Mrs. Wise and child, Messrs. Kelly, Bentley, and Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Field, Mr. and Mrs. Carolin and child, Mr. Morris, Mr. Mitchell, and 110 others.

On Sunday, the 20th, the schooner Sydney Packet, 84 tons, Capt Drysdale, from Rio de Janeiro 4th Nov., with a cargo of tobacco, wine, and other goods. Supercargo, Mr. J. Spyer of Sydney, Messrs. J. Kenney and J. O'Connell.

On Friday, the 24th, the schooner Hetty, from Sydney.

On Sunday, the 27th, the schooner Admiral Gifford, Capt. Owen, from Sydney. Passengers, Mr. M'Leod, and Mr. Yate.

On Tuesday, the 29th, the barque Dackenfield, 364 tons, Captain Riddell, from Sydney with a cargo of horses. Passengers, the V nerable Archdeacon Broughton, Mrs. Broughton, two Misses Broughton, and two servants, Dr. M Braire, Captain King, R.N., Captain Jackson, Bengal Artillery, and servant, Mr. H. Degraves, R. W. Loane, esq., and two Misses Loane, also Messrs. Flaves, Hyland, M'Cullock, and Meale.

On Wednesday, the 30th, the ship Sir Thomas Munro, Capt. G. Richards, from England. Passengers, the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. J. Diver, Mr. W. Mitchell, Mr. Cathron, Mr. C. Sharp, Mr. R. Wallerd, Mr. Burnett, Mrs. Allathorn, Mr. J. Wood, Mrs. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Allardyce, and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Hampton, Miss Creazer, Mr. Gilles, Mr. TurMr. Byrne, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, and four children, Mr. Smith, Mr. Coller, Miss Throsby, Mrs. Muggeridge, Mrs. Brown, and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. Moore and 2 children.

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On Friday, February 1st, the barque Georgiana, Captain Thomson, with 187 male prisoners, surgeon superintendent, James Hall, esq. R.N. She left Portsmouth 16th October last, and brought as a guard, a detachment of the 21st R.N. B. Fusileers, (commanded by Captain Booth,) consisting of one serjeant, twen

ty-eight rank and file; also, seven women and ten children.

On Saturday, the 9th, the schooner Defiance, Captain R. M'Kenzie, from Sydney. Passengers, Mr. W. Hamilton, Mr. Spiers, Mr. Westgate, and Mr. Furst.

On Sunday, the 10th, the schooner John Dunscomb, 88 tons, H. M Lean, from Glasgow, with a cargo of sundries. Passengers, Mrs. M'Lean, with five daughters and two sons.

On Tuesday, the 12th, the ship Gulnare, Capt. Bulley, from London Nov. 6, with a general cargo. Passengers, G. B. Hesse, esq. Mr. and Mrs. Gresley and family, Mr. Favance, Mr. Macmichael, brother of Mr. Macmichael of the house of Collicott and Macmichael; Messrs. Poyson, Newton, Baker, Lennington, Smythe, Cowell, Crutneli, Miss Eastman, Miss Jones, Miss Stephens, Miss Wright, Miss Timpson, Mrs. Burberre and child, Mr. Redwood, besides fourreen others with their families for Sydney.

On Thursday, the 14th, the brig Mars, from Boston, Capt. Rand, with tobacco and staves. Passenger, Mr. Farwell.

Same day, the brig Mediterranean Packet, Captain Pugh, from Liverpool. Passengers, Mr. Allen M'Gee, and Mr. Warham.

On Saturday, the 16th, the barque Circassian, Captain Douthwaite, from England with male prisoners.

On Sunday, the 17th, the brig Bee, from Sydney.

On Friday, the 22d, the Colonial brig Tamar, from Macquarie Harbour.

Same day, His Majesty's ship Imogene, Captain Blackwood, from Sydney.

DEPARTURES.

On Tuesday, January 1, the ship Palambam, for Launceston.

On Saturday, the 5th, the schooner Prince Regent, for Launceston.

On Wednesday, the 9th, the schooner Currency Lass, for Sydney, with merchandize and Colonial produce.

On Thursday, the 10th, the ship Medway for Sydney, with part of her original

cargo.

On Saturday, the 19th, the schooner Harlequin for Sydney.

On Sunday, the 20th, the ship York for Sydney.

for Macquarie Harbour. Passenger, Mr. Sibbald, of the Commissariat, who goes down to relieve D.A.C.G. Woolrabe, in the charge there.

On Wednesday, the 23rd, the Government big Isabella, with stores for Launceston. Passengers, Capt. Boyd, Deputy Surveyor-General, who is, we learn, to be permanently stationed at Launceston, Mrs. Boyd, Mr. Leech, and several of the free women that arrived by the Frances Charlotte, with their children, who go on to join their husbands in service on that side of the Island.

On Sunday, the 27th, the schooner Sydney Packet for Sydney. Same day, His Majesty's ship Imnogine, for Sydney.

On Wednesday, the 30th, the schooner Mars for Launceston.

Same day, the schooner Eagle for Launceston.

On Saturday, February the 2d, the brig Amity for the sperm fishery.

Same day, the ship Elizabeth for Sydney.

On Sunday, the 3d, the schooner Hetty for Sydney.

On Tuesday, the 5th, the schooner Clementine for Sydney. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Browne, Mr. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Okenden, Mr. Bowers, and one soldier.

On Wednesday, the 6th, the ship Clyde for Sydney. Passengers, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, and two children, and Mr. Kayle.

Same day, the schooner Admiral Gifford, for Sydney. Passenger, Mr. Edwards.

On Thursday, the 7th, the schooner Alexander M'Leay for Sydney.

On Monday, the 11th, the ship Katherine Stewart Forbes, with Colonial produce for England. Passengers, Dudley Fereday, esq., Dr. Bryant, Mr. Hockery, Mrs. A. Smith, and daughter, Mrs. Peevor and six children, Mrs. Rowe, Mr. Ludgater, Mr. Parker, and five men invalids from His Majesty's ship Imogine.

On Tuesday, the 12th, the ship Sır Thomas Munro for Sydney.

Same day, the barque Marian for the whale fishery.

On Sunday, the 17th, the schooner Defiance for Sydney.

On Sunday, the 24th, the 'barque Princess Royal, with Colonial produce,