relations with the natives; and I fear that a fresh Sub Inspector would make but sorry work in dealing with matters which Mr.Halse is able to arrange with ease. The part to which Mr. Halse informs me he may be removed is I believe so far new that an officer sent there would be entering on a somewhat fresh sphere? Would it not therefore be desirable to send a fresh man there rather than take away from here an experienced officer (who would be fresh there) when it would be difficult to replace him? I trust you will forgive the freedom of my remarks on this matter. Amongst Mr. Turton's Natives a Subscription has been set onfoot forerecting a Meeting House for their worship in the town - I am very glad to be able to tell you that several Europeans have joined in the Subscription which now amounts to nearly one hundred and thirty pounds. Matters are going on here in their jog trot way the place is slowly improving but I believe our progress to be though slow yet sure. I hope you will have time to inform me whether any