53, 1020, August 8, 1853—not as yet received) on the subject of the appropriation of the land revenue of the, Pro vince, I am directed by Governor Sir George Grey to acquaint you that care must be taken against the guaranteeing of half the passage money for assisted passages to such an extent as to incur at any time a greater liability on this account than can be met by the funds applica ble for that purpose at the date of entering into such an arrangement." " So soon as His Honor the Superintendent shall have notified to you that the Provincial Council have agreed to a resolution to the effect that they are desirous of undertaking the man agement of that portion of the land fund, which under the present instructions is applicable to e migration purposes, it will be your duty to pay to the Provincial Treasurer the sum appropriated for these purposes, as well as that portion which is now applicable to public works." In another circular letter also dated the 12th of August, 1853,1 am informed that, " Governor Sir George Grey is pleased to direct that you should submit to His Honor the Superinten dent a return, according to the enclosed form, of all lands which are to be sold by public auc tion, with the exception of the lands which are to be put up at the upset price of five shillings an acre. This form, as you will perceive, spe cifies the district, section, lot, contents, and the proposed upset price at which each parcel of land is to be offered for sale. 