The Governor has issued a Commission to enquire generally into the charges levied by the Government on shipping frequenting the waters of the colony, and the items of expenditure or other charges on the revenue incurred in the interests or on behalf shipping, and with special reference to ascertaining what may legitimately be debited to shipping. His Excellency has aptinted Sir John Carrington, C.ML.G., Chief justice, Hon. T. Sercombe Smith, Colonial Treasurer, Hon. Ho Kai, Mr. Thurburn and Mr. Herbert Smith, Commissioners for the purpose, and Me 3. 6-1. Buckle, Secretary.
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