experienced and capable officer.
2. The telegraphic correspondence which has passed in consequence of Mr. Innesday's departure, and which I need not now recapitulate, has resulted in the appointment of Mr. Russell to be Puisne Judge, Mr. Stewart to be Registrar General, and Mr. Lister to be Treasurer in addition to his present office.
It is understood that he relinquishes the personal allowance of $480 per annum, which was voted to him a short time ago.
3. I have been glad to offer Mr. Russell this appointment of a kind which I understood...
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