decided that a pardon would be granted, on condition that he delivered himself up at the Gaol from which he escaped. Mr. Von Sturmer, R.M. Hokianga, was written to on the 12th. March, to the following effect:- "If you will accompany Te Wake to Auckland, then to surrender himself to the Governor of the Gaol at Mount Eden, and take the Oath of Allegiance, he will receive a free pardon. The above conditions are insisted on; things are done, and must be complied with." Since then nothing further has been heard in this Office of the matter. (Signed) Hy. Ty. Clarke 20th. June 1874.