Magistrate's Notice of 20th. February last; and how matters will be settled, is a question I am not able to answer. By this day's Overland Mail from Wellington, I understand the Tataraimaka Block, is to be surveyed and given out forthwith, and likewise the 'Bell Block', or rather "Mangati" - whenever you say it may be, with safety. Your delay increases my anxiety to see you; and I shall carefully look forward to the next post from the South, if you do not, in the meantime, appear in person. Tamati Waka is here, and tells me a party of Puketapu, Waitara, and Taranaki natives - in all about 400 - intend to proceed to Waikanae, to the assistance of Arama Karaka, in selling land there to the Government. The Puketapus are coming in next Monday to see the Resident Magistrate, about taking their arms with them, when I expect a little fun. The "Lucy James" is under weigh for Manukau, full of provisions, and amongst others, takes poor Carrington, who is off to England to save his sight. (Signed) H. Halse. To:- D. McLean Esq.