On a careful consideration of all the circumstances attending my
               relinquishing this Government, and 
Mr Seymours assumption of that of
               both Colonies, I have come to the decision that public interests and
               
Mr Seymour's private convenience will be
best
 best consulted by my taking
               my departure before he arrives.  In consequence of the infrequent
               communication between 
San Francisco and this Colony there will be an
               interval of 10 or 15 days during which 
Mr Young the Colonial
               Secretary will administer this Government.
               
               Trusting that Your Lordship will approve of the course I have
               thought it best to adopt.