3.
From the Comparative Statement it
will be seen that while the hett Increase
of
with 1861, and
the
!
Revenne has been.
$
20,502, 39 the nett
ま
4271657
Increase of Expenditure has been $61,400, 16
£12.79114~
liabilities and a
so that the Increase of Expenditure
over 1861
has been $40, 897, 77
£8,520,754
4.
A
reference
to Enclosure 2 in
my
Despatch No 6 of the 14th Instant will show
an
approximate excess of Afseto
over liabilities
at the close
1862
of $473,039,
83 while
at the close of 1861 this amount was $393,600,
in other words the increase on the
year
to the
credit of the Colony is about # 80,000.
5.
In explanation of the difference between the Financial position of the Isolong
82
at the termination
of
last
excess
year as compared.
Revenue over-
of
Expenditure, I world point out that this
arises from the Colony
now having fewer
greater amount of money
Outstanding Reverne) owing to it.
I venture to put this before Your
b.
Grace
as
a
highly satisfactory result.
I have the honor to be
May Lord Duke,
Your Gracio
Meast Obedient: Servant;