NEW ZEALAND IN 1779. (From the Annual Register published in 1779)

Plan by Dr Franklin and Mr Dal rymple for benefiting distant unprovided conn tries, The country called in the maps New Zetland, has been discovered by the En dea\our to be two Isiands, together as large as Great Britain ; these ialandu, named Acpy nomawec and Tovy pocnnam moo, are inhabited by a bravo uml gene rous race, who aro destitute of corn, fowls, and all quadrupeds, except dogs. These circumstances being mentioned lately in a company of men of liberal sentiments, it was observed, that it seemed incumbent on such a country as this to communicate to all others the con veniences of life which we enjoy. Dr Franklin, whose life has ever been dimmed to promote the true interests of society, said : " He would with all hia heart subscribe to a voyage intended to communicate in general those benefits whioh we enjoy, to countries destitute of them in the remote parts of the globe." This proposition being warmly adopted by the rest of the company, Mr Dm] rympU, th»n prcaent, was induoad to etfkr

Tho steamer Muo^reaor has been ex amined, and no si^n* of any damage to her bottom can be discovered. The cause of the vessel being full of water is owing either to one of the suction pipes leaking or a tap not being turned off. The cargo is very little damnged. Sho left for the Manukau thia morning.
NEW PLYMOUTH. February 4.
INTERPROVINCIAL. (BY TELEGRAPH.)

New Zealand wheat is quoted at 5s 6d, being uo ndvanpe of 6 I on lußt wpplc. Maize is quoted at 5a 3d, hoi rig an advance of 3d.
AUSTRALIAN. (REUTER'S-PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, Feb, 4.
