induced to return to their several places, and I am glad to again hear testimony to the unwearied exertions of Te-Ngahuru in inducing both the Taranaki and Ngatiruanui natives to leave and disperse thereby preventing probable slaughter that might at any moment have dragged us into the mud when we are least able to extricate ourselves - Our natives intend to write to the Governor upon the state of affairs in this Province - Faithfully yours H.Halse