THE NATIVE CONFERENCE.

A letter from the Rev. Mr. Burrows, on the subject of the resolutions adopted at the Native Conference, which was forwarded to us for publication in our last issue, was in type, but, as we stated, was, with other communications of interest, omitted from want of space. 31 r. Burrows, however, was eager—impatient, and carried his letter to the Southern Cross, in which it appeared yesterday with a commentary, of which, we can only hope, that Mr. Burrows does not approve. That letter we now publish, and trust that the writer will not, upon calmer consideration, regret the delay which has taken place, inasmuch as we at the same time afford him the means of arriving at more just conclusions as to the value of the resolutions than he appears to have possessed when he rushed into print. We make no further comment.

To the Editor of the Nevv-Zealaxdeb, f-hu, —In your “ Leading Article” of to day, after reportin'! the Governor’s farewell address delivered hr His Excellency on Saturday last to the “ Native Chiefs” assembled at Kohimarama you go on to say,—” On tha dav ])reccding (Friday) the following Resolutions were proposed and adopted by the Chiefs” As I was present when the Resolutions above referred to were put to the meeting, would you oblige roe by inserting in your next the following “memoranda” which were made by me at the time. _ Resolution 1. Mover, Paikca, No discussion. —Chairman called upon those in favour of motion to hold up their hands, nearly the whole did so. Resolution 2. Mover, Wi Nero. Majority in favour -t and held up their hands, some confusion, but Chairman did not call u]K)n the opposition to hold up their hands. Resolution 3. Mover, Pekarna Tohi. On the Chairman putting the Resolution about J held up their hands —considerable confusion —Chairman called attention to tiie fact that in the earlier pan of the Conference thev had blamed (whakahe) the Governor for the war at Taranaki, but that he having enlightened them on the question at issue, he understood they were now convinced to the contrary. Some irregular talk among the natives—private conversation between Chairman nnd Assistant Native Secretary. Chairmaa again put Resolution 3; about the same number £ held up their hands —further confusion, —sonic little talking. Chairman did nut call upon those who disapproved of tie Resolution to hold up their hands, but called upon Wi Tamehana to move Resolution 4. Resolution 4. Some two or three objected and wished to explain, but the Resolution was carried. Resolutions 5. k 6. carried unanimously. Resohuioir 7. carried by acclamation, and : n unanimous wish expressed that Mr. McLean should remain amongst them ; or if he visited his nativetountry that lie should return to them speedily- “ The Chairman declared the Conference clfsed.” J Robert Bubeows.

To the Editor of the NsTv-ZEAtAXDEB. Siu, —In consequence of some editorial remarks which appear in the Southern Cross of yesterday respecting the late Native Conference at Kohimarama, introducing a letter from the Rev. If.. Burrows, in which he states that the resolution No. 2 condemnatory of the King movement and No. 3 condemnatory ot Win. King’s proceedings, were not unanimously passed, I feel bound, as a witness of what look place, to state that the 2nd resolution was assented to by all the Chiefs with the exception of a small party, about ten iu number, who were connected with the movement, and who, from fear of compromising themselves, neither affirmed nor opposed that resolution. The Chairman, before putting the resolutions, expressly told the Chicft that those in favour of the resolution should signify their approbation by lifting up their bands; —and, to avoid confusion,as all the Natives were not used to the English form of passing resolutions, those of them who disapproved or had anything to say against all or any one of the motions, were invited to conic forward and frankly state such objections. Some contusion did arise, but it was occasioned by a few of the aged Chiefs when the 3rd resolution wt s being passed, not from opposition to the resolution, as you shall presently sec, hut from a temporary misnedcrstnnding us to the full scope of its wording. In order, however, that thetc should be no misapprehension or mistake resting on the minds of the Chiefs, the Chairman, after the meeting was over, directed that tl 0 resolutions should lie sent that evening to the several wards ami freely discussed amongst the Chiefs, without any official or, indeed, any European being present, lie give them at the same time to understand that any i solution objected to should he either altogether omitted or, at the option of the movers, put to than again in an amended form On the following morning (Saturday) the Chiefs assembled iu the Conference Hall, and there publicly expressed their entire approbation of all the resolutions, which were then eagerly signed by one hundred and seven of the Chiefs, three only having expressed any dissent, and that only from the 3rd resolution. I enclose you a copy of the resolutions with the signatures attached; merely add ng that had Mr. Rurmus but expressed to any officer of the Native Department the doubts be now appears to entertain «» to the propriety of the mode in which the resolutions were put and passed, the explanations I now give would have been readily furnished to him, and ho would have been spared the trouble of writing a letter which really conveys a very grave imputation against the Native Secretary as Chairman. I observed in the columns of the Cross a gratuitoul statement of a farewell address presented to the

Governor, having been Signed br a number of Natives without reading, but which| when examned bv one more wary than the rest, was seen to contain a condemnation of William King. Having, in connection with Mr Smith, Assistant Native Secretary, translated all the addresses, and fever having seen the one referred to. Imust n the most emphatic manner deny the truth of the allegation thus made in the Cross. lam, Sir, your obedient servant. 11. T. CIARK It, Resident Magistrate, Bay of Monty.

I'lxuilntion i “ That this Conference takes cognilf tbe fact that the several chiefs, members tlwreof are Sedgcd to each other to do nothing mconSnt with thir declared recognition of the Queen s sovereignty, and of the union of the two races! also to discountenance all proceedings tending to a breach of the covenant here solemnly entered into by them. Resolution 2-“ That this Conference is ot opinion that the project of sotting up ft Maori King m New Zealand is a cause of division and strife, and is ft aught with troubles to the country. ’ . , , Resolution 3—“ That this Conference having heard explained the circumstances which led to the war at Taranaki is of opinion that the Governor was justified in the course taken by him ; that William King to Rangitako himself provoked the quarrel and that the proceedings of the latter arc wholly indefensible. * Resolution 4-“ That the Conference deprecates in the strongest manner the murders of unarmed Europeans, committed by the Natives now fighting at lathank the Bishop of New Zealand for his kindness in allowing them the use of the Buddings at Koltt"''Rcsohition 6 —“ That this Conference desires to thank His Excellency the Governor lor his goodness to the Maori people ; that is for his constant kindness and love to them ; and also for granting them tins great boon the Runanga whereby they are enabled to express their views, and propose measures for the settlement of he difficulties which arise among the native people. Resolution 7—That this Conference desire to thank their friend Mr. McLean for his great exertions on their behalf, and for his kindness to the natives ot this Island of New Zealand ”

Wiremii Nero te Awalaia Parakaia te Pouepa Hem. Matin. Wiremu Te Ahukaraatt Helaraka Nero I’aora Tuhacr# Tamati Waka x Te Ruki Keene x Hapeta Waka x tona tot... Paraone Te Itaig. Rewcti Waikato x tona tohu Ilori Nm.ana Mohl Tc Rongomau Manuka.. Rewarewa Matutaera Pungaawaka x Kepa Te Ahu Winiata Pckarau Tohiteuru- Kruera Kahawai x tona tol.u rgngi Henarc Kepa I e Ngac x TornikaTe Mutu x Te Reanuku x Wiremu Patene Whitirangi x Na Te Hemara H.miora Malenga Tu x Na Uenare Winia a Hamuera Te Pakl x Na Paratene x Ihl te Pohepohe v Nagllere.it.>ko Rauparah . Menehira King. It Rakau Wiremu Ringi Tuat.anga.a Makarini T* Uhinika Ara,na Karaka Mohi Kupe x Ka.toke x Topinete Amohau x ‘'atkea I el.ekeoa x Te Uetewiul Te Amohau Aranu Karakangikcte Tamati Wharehinaki x Ptkiron x Aornarere te Puna Pelumana ilanga x Takerei te Mawe x Tatatpine Tea.na x E Hope p *« Taiki „ Wiremu King". Tuttp.kihirang.James Parata 1 ..mare Tiiapo Te VVa.atua x Ruarangl Ngahuruhutu x Timothy Tauaru x Jamea Kfarama Te Tipitipi x Tame x King Wiremu Hakilara x Wiremu Hetni Parai x , |" ri x Te Rawharitua x 1 ahana Turn.. Himiona Mohaka K .wana Pa.pai Manihera lehina o te rangi Mete Kmgt x Hori Te Kotuku Manac x Kthirini Te Tuaahu Hori Kerei Te N icroa x Taiaroa x Pehirnana Kamarama petenara Te Haukopa lhakara Uangiahua Parakaia Tararoa x Mapuron* Tohtkura HohepaTamaihengia Ngaiiloa xßcihana Paruhi Hohaia Pokaitara Nga Pomate x Nopera Te Ngiha x Maiht P Kawiti Knpala Hurumutu x Manihera lo Iwitalil lloropapera Pukeko x Wiremu Pohe x Kawiri Waitere Hikiliiki x Wiremu Pomate Te RapihanaOlaoia llonetana leKero Hapnnana Ngapiko Hare Pomate Kuruho Rangimaru Pelaera Wareram x Moroati Kiharoa Kainamu Tarapo x lhakara Tukumaru Kotninl 1 e Rangiiioa x Horotr.ona Toremi x Te Mntu Kuti x Tamihana Te Rauparaha Hoat.i Wiremu llipango Matene Te Whiwhi Tamati Wiremu Puna x Te Ahu Kararau x tona tohu

Wc agree to these Resolutions with the exception of one which is not clear, and from which wc dissent, vi/. Resolution 3—“ That this Conference having heard explained the circumstances which led to the war at Taranaki is of opinion that the Governor was justified in the course taken by him, that William King Tc Kangitnko himself provoked the quarrel and that the proceedings of the latter are wholly indefensible.” This is the Resolution from which wc dissent. (Signed) WiubmuTamihana Te Ni:kb. ° Tb Mamheka Matasoi. Eiuha Kauoku. Witness to Signatures, Übsky T. Clarke, Resident Magistrate, Bay of I’lenty.