November.

10.—First ballot took place at New Zealand House, in London, for order of choice of land.

23.—The barque Philip Laing, with 247 emigrants on board, sailed from Greenock. Owing to violent gales she was obliged to shelter in Milford Haven, whence she finally sailed on December 20th. Commander was Captain Elles; surgeon superintendent, Dr. Robert Ramsay. Rev. Thomas Burns on board.

24.—The ship John Wickliffe, with 97 emigrants on board, sailed from Gravesend. Owing to violent gales did not get finally away (Portsmouth) until December 24th. Commander was Captain Daly; surgeon superintendent, Dr. Henry Manning. Captain Cargill was on board.