The "North Star". Associated as this gallant man-of-war has been with the stirring events in this colony, during the last twelve months, we cannot but regret her departure from it; and we trust that at on her arrival in England, the services of Sir Everard Home will be duly appreciated, and that he and his brave officers will meet with commensurate promotion and honours. The conduct of the crew, and the urbanity of those entrusted with the command, have been such during their sojourn in New Zealand, as will ensure the most grateful reminiscences for their bravery and assistance in quelling the recent rebellion, and ensuring to the settlers permanent peace and security.- New Zealander.

H.M.S. North Star has come on to Sydney to refit, preparatory to leaving for England, which will be in the course of a month, H M S Racehorse was at the Bay of Islands. and the Osprey was stationed at Hokianga. The Calliope, Castor, and Driver, were about to proceed to Port Nicholson, with Governor Grey and 400 of the troops, to settle the disputes concerning the land on the River Hutt. The North Star spoke the schooner Shamrock on the 3rd January, off the Three Kings, from Sydney to Auckland ; she reported having been in company with the Star of China two days previous, which was also from Sydney, bound to Auckland

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