New Plymouth August 3rd. 1850. Sir, I beg to forward the Report for the fortnight ending this day:- Sunday Parade at 10 o'clock. I posted letter to you, with enclosures. Overland Mail left for Wellington. A party of Mokau natives came into town. Honi Ropiha came to Barracks. He had seen E Waka about Wiremu te Ha, the native formerly occupying a portion of Major Lloyd's section at Wairehaiti. E Waka said the land in question had been given to him and Pita, by you. Medland on duty at the Police Office, The rest of the Force in town, assembled at Barracks. I ordered, on account of some Waitara natives, thirteen pounds' worth of bread, for the forthcoming feast. Richard Scanlyn, the younger, fell off a cart, and broke his collar-bone. He was taken to the Hospital. Force in town, engaged cleaning arms at the Police Office. General muster and drill. Tamati Waka came to Barracks. Overland Mail from Wellington. Received one Gazette and two newspapers for you. Sunday Parade. The "Governor Grey", Watt, from Wanganui; ballast. Medland on duty at Police Office. The rest at Barracks. Overland Mail from Auckland, I received one Gazette and newspaper for you. Wiremu Kingi and a party of his people came into town and carried away about £16 worth of bread, for which cash was paid. I posted a letter to you. Two of the Police about town, after cattle. Overland Mail left for Auckland. Te Munu came to Barracks. He was not satisfied with being allowed to remove his hut and kumeras from W. Henwood's section at Moturoa, but wanted the land on which his hut stands. I told him it was not likely the owner would consent to his wishes. He promised to submit the case to you on your return. The "Governor Grey" sailed for Wanganui; cargo, 19 tons flour. By direction of Captain King, I went to E Waka about a portion of land on Major Lloyd's section, near Wairekaiti. E Waka told me that you had given that land to him and Pita, and that he would write to you on the subject. Court Day. Captain King not coming into town. The cases were adjourned. Shortly before day-break the cutter "William and James", from Manukau, got on the rocks at Paritutu; and in the course of the day, became a total wreck. The only passenger, Mrs. Bishop, was drowned, shortly after striking. Private Stewart was let down over a precipice of about 25 ft, the only mode of approaching the wreck, in order to recover the body of the unfortunate woman. After some difficulty, he succeeded in extricating it from the wreck, and gave the word to haul up. When within a few feet of the top, with the body in his arms, his head came in contact with a ledge of rock, and compelled him, for his own safety, to let go his hold of the body, which fell into the water and disappeared. Two of the Police remained near the spot, till late in the evening. The Mail was found. Hakopa returned from the South, and gave me several letters, and a packet, from you; which were delivered. At daylight the Police were at Paritutu. Stewart was again let down over the precipice, and made a long and ineffectual search for the body of the late Mrs. Bishop. A few blankets, sheets, and articles of clothing, mostly damaged by the rocks, were picked up by Europeans and natives, and taken to town. Two of the Police remained on the spot. The last returned to Barracks late in the evening. The "Shepherdess", Swan, from Kafia, - cargo - wheat 300 bushels, maize 600 bushels, and about 400 lbs bacon. Mrs. Davies died after a long illness. The duties of the Police continue as usual, and everything here is quiet. I have the honour to be etc. etc. (Signed) H. Halse. Sergt To:- D. McLean Esq. J.P. Inspector of Police.