i "HINTERLAND." the 14th inst. bri ing Messrs. Lockhart The gunboat Plover returned to port on and Ormsby and Lieut. Rundall, RE, the Special Commissioner and his colleagues, who had spent a hot but pleasant week in inspecting Mirs Bay and other districts. They were everywhere. well received by the people and found some fine and lovely country, capable of producing fine crops. On the 17th inst. the Commission left again in the Plover to complete the work, ey have gone'this time to the Western district, will survey Castle Peak Bay, and will visit Lantao. With regard to the Thear that Mr. Lockhart will probably future administration of the new lector, appointed Chief Commissioner, with ree missioners under him.
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