Section V. P. 298.

The "Australias are One"--address to the colonies--Earl Grey renews his application to New South Wales--decision of the people--response of the colonies--meeting of abolitionists at Hobart--declare against transportation to any of the colonies--a conference appointed--delegates meet in Victoria--the Australian League formed--large subscriptions--fire in Port Phillip--meeting of delegates in New South Wales--proceedings of conference--the elections--the discovery of gold--effects on employers--League assailed by the convict party--delegates visit Adelaide--League adopted at New Zealand--people return opponents of transportation--conduct of emancipists--not one supporter of transportation returned--resolutions of the Legislative Councils of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Van Diemen's Land.

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ZOOLOGY.