WHEREAS the sum of eighty-four thousand and forty pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence has been expended in Great Britain and Ireland during the financial year ending on the thirtieth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, in and about the introduction of immigrants into New Zealand, in excess of the sum appropriated by Parliament for that purpose: And whereas the sum authorized under the fourteenth section of “The Public Revenues Act, 1872,” to be expended in excess of or without the appropriation of Parliament, has been also otherwise expended, so that the said sum of eighty-four thousand and forty pounds fifteen shillings and sixpence could not lawfully be charged in the accounts of the said financial year: And whereas it was expedient for the public service that such expenditure should have been made, and it is expedient that the Colonial Treasurer and all other persons should be indemnified for the same, and that the said sum should be charged upon the accounts of the said financial year: