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fected piety, and pure Christian practice, for the 
most happy results to the future welfare of the 
islanders of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. 
" That this glorious anticipation may be real- 
ized, we humbly pray your Majesty graciously 
to continue to the Community your benign care, 
and powerful protection. And we most humbly 
beseech Almighty God to prosper this your 
Majesty's excellent work." 
The Committee were apprised, soon after the 
presentation of the Address, that it had been 
very graciously received by Her Majesty. It 
was added, that both Her Majesty and the 
Prince Consort had read with much interest the 
Report of the Committee, as to the safe transfer 
of the Pitcairn Community to Norfolk Island. 
The Governor of New South Wales and 
Norfolk Island, in a letter to the Islanders from 
Sydney, Feb. 16, 1856, had expressed a hope 
of becoming personally acquainted with them ; 
and said, he trusted that they would continue 
to maintain that happy simplicity, and true 
Christian character, which had gained for them 
regard and esteem all over the world. 
His Excellency accordingly paid his intended 
visit to Norfolk Island, and saw the community 
in the enjoyment of the advantages of their new 
home. Having sailed from Sydney on the 17th 
Sept. 1857, he had reached Norfolk Island on the 
23d, and found a large proportion of the popula- 
tion, with the Rev. G. H. Nobbs at their head, 
ready to receive and welcome the distinguished 
visitor. Horses had been brought ; but the Go- 
vernor preferred walking, across the Island, 
