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Terence Aubrey Murray, Esquire, having been introduced, His Excellency, under the 33rd clause of the Constitution Act, administered to him the prescribed oath, and he then withdrew. The Council upon the present occasion desire to place on record the deep sense which they entertain of the valuable services rendered to the colony by Mr. Wentworth in having accepted the office of President of the Legislative Council, and of the manner in which he has fulfilled the important duties of that high position during a very critical period in the history of the colony. Chaeles Cowpeb, Jun., Clerk of the Council. The Seceetaey of State for the Colonies to Governor Sir John Young. (No. 14.) Sic, — Downing Street, sth February, 1863. I have received your despatch, No. 93, of the 18th October, informing me that, acting on the advice of the Executive Council, you had nominated Mr. Terence Aubrey Murray, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, to a seat in the Legislative Council, and the Presidency of the Council, in succession to Mr. Wentworth, who was about to proceed to this country. You further inform me that the Legislative Assembly have unanimously selected Mr. John Hay to fill the office of Speaker, which had been vacated by Mr. Murray. I have, &c, Newcastle.

Minute of the Colonial Secretary (Mr. Cowper). Appointments to the Legislative Council: George Henry Cox, Esquire, Mudgee; Edward H. Lloyd, Esquire; William Walker, Esquire, Sydney; Eobert Towns, Esquire, Sydney. Peoceedings of the Executive Council, on the 17th June, 1863, with reference to the Appointment of certain Gentlemen to Seats in the Legislative Council. Minute 63/21.—Confirmed 24th June, 1863. Having been invited to the consideration of the subject by His Excellency the Governor, at the instance of the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, the Executive Council advise that the following gentlemen, who have intimated their willingness to accept seats in the Legislative Council, be forthwith summoned thereto accordingly, viz. : (1) George Henry Cox, Esquire, Mudgee; (2) Edward Henry Lloyd, Esquire, Sydney ; (3) Eobert Towns, Esquire, Sydney ; and (4) William Walker, Esquire, Sydney. Chas. Cowpee, Jun., Clerk of the Council. Minute 63/21, 17th June, 1863.—Confirmed 24th June, 1863. Minute of Colonial Secretary (Mr. Forster). 23rd November, 1863. Edwaed David Stewaet Ogilvie, Esq., Yulgilbar, Clarence Eiver; John Blaxland, Esq., The Hermitage, Eyde ; Eobert Johnson, Esq., Brooksby, Double Bay, Sydney. Peoceedings of the Executive Council, on the 23rd November, 1863, with reference to the Appointment of certain Gentlemen to Seats in the Legislative Council. Minute 63/43.—Confirmed Ist December, 1863. Having been invited to the consideration of the subject by His Excellency the Governor, at the instance of the Hon. the Attorney-General, the Executive Council advise that the following gentlemen, who have intimated their willingness to accept seats in the Legislative Council, be forthwith summoned thereto accordingly, viz. : (1) John Blaxland, Esq., The Hermitage, Eyde ; (2) Eobert Johnson, Esq., Brooksby, Double Bay, near Sydney; and (3) Edward David. Stewart Ogilvie, Esq., Yulgilbar, Clarence Eiver. Alex. C. Budge, Clerk of the Council.

Minute of Colonial Secretary (Mr. Forster). Joseph Docker, Esq. Let the papers necessary to the nomination of the above to the Legislative Council be prepared.— W.F. Peoceedings of the Executive Council, on the Ist December, 1863, relative to the Appointment of Joseph Dockee, Esq., to a Seat in the Legislative Council. Minute 63/44.—Confirmed 7th December, 1863. Having been invited to the consideration of the subject by His Excellency the Governor, at the request of the Hon. the Attorney-General, the Executive Council advise that Joseph Docker, Esq., of Scone, who has intimated his willingness to accept a seat in the Legislative Council, be forthwith summoned thereto accordingly. Alex. C. Budge, Clerk of the Council.

Minute Papee for the Executive Council. Crown Law Offices, Sydney, 19th May, 1864. I eecommend that Thomas Icely, of Coombing Park, near Carcoar, Esquire, be appointed a member of the Legislative Council of New South Wales. James Maetin, Attorney-General.