276 ADVENTUHE IN NEW ZEALAND. Chap. XI. 
" without any argument at all, I do not think I should 
" be exercising a sound discretion if I were to issue 
" this warrant.* 
(Signed) " William Martin, C.J., 
" January 28, 1843." 
We heard that a Horticultural Society was in pro- 
gress of formation at New Plymouth. That at Wel- 
lington had continued to have quarterly exhibitions 
since the opening one which I before recorded ; and 
they were always well worth seeing. Such good 
shows throughout the year could take place in few 
countries. Our coldest month, September (answering 
to March in the northern hemisphere), was just over. 
On the 2nd, the thermometer had been as low as 31° 
Fahrenheit, in the night and at day-break ; but the 
thin ice, which had formed on puddles where water 
had collected in small quantities, melted as soon as 
the sun rose ; and in the afternoon the temperature 
was 60 ^ in the shade. Towards the end of the month, 
there had been genial warm weather, with bats flicker- 
ing about at twilight ; and cauliflowers and other 
summer vegetables had never ceased to appear on the 
table. 
A grand race had been appointed to come off on 
the 20th of October on the beach at Pitone. Nine of 
the best horses had been entered some months before 
at 10 guineas each; and now all was the bustle of 
preparation. The horses were in regular training ; 
jockey jackets and caps were in process of manufacture ; 
top-boots and whips were actively sought after; and 
* The practice in issuing the bench warrants is, that where the 
parties are not under recognizance, the prosecutor Jias a right, dur- 
ing the assizes or sessions, to this process against them, to bring 
them immediately into court to answer. — 1 Chilly's Criminal Law, 
342. 
