of
his application on account family circumstances which
are
at
present him from becoming permanent resident in this Colony. As I have stated elsewhere, Captain Dempster is now temporarily filling the post of Acting Superintendent of the Police, during the absence of Mr Deane, entirely to the satisfaction of the Government and of the public of this Colony.
2. Failing Captain Dempster, who was strongly recommended by
the
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the Judges of the Supreme Court
and by
the Attorney-General, for
the office in question, I would respectfully refer to my previous despatch
April 24th last.
on this subject for the reasons which present me from recommending the appointment of Mr Hayward to be Superintendent of the Gaol. He is a meritorious Officer, and
a good second, but not qualified to be first in charge.
I
entirely concur with the Executive Council and with the Judges in
advising that there should be
sent