New Plymouth January 18th. 1851. Dear Sir, I send you Mrs. Wilson note to shew that rumours are once more afloat about you, and with increased severity; for this time they have drowned you at sea. However, as long as you are safe on shore, it little matters what "little pedlington" advances. Still, I am at a loss to know why you should be so frequently pounced upon, unless it is because your services here are so much needed. Some inhabitants of the town, whose names are mentioned in the accompanying report, complained to the Resident Magistrate, of the weakness and inefficiency of the Police, in particular to control the discharged soldiers, and strangers who had recently arrived in the settlement, to the number of upwards of 50. They said if Captain King would order the gaoler to take one Night Watch, they would provide a private watchman until they could inform the Governor of the present state of the Police. A memorial to the Governor