the Commission, as regards the alienation of lands being likely to be terminated at an early period. The plain meaning of this is, as we have supposed for a very long time, that he intends the land management for Chilman, (who does nothing without a price.) Indeed, Ritchie tells me that Mrs. Chilman almost let the thing out to Mrs. Wilson the other day, --- leaving me, --- after the next election of course, to my fate at the £200 for Resident Magistracy and Land Claims. The natives are quiet, but old Waka informs me, --- "The feud remains." My brother has another boy; mother and child both doing well. Yours sincerely (Signed) W. Halse. Fox and Bell called on me. Unluckily the Superintendent and Mr. Segar were with me; and we appointed to meet next day. But the fool of a Captain fired guns in the dead of night, (he was dreaming I suppose); and they all went aboard between 3 and 4. I just reached the beach in time to say good-bye to Mr. Fox. Bell was in the front boat, and out of hearing. (Signed) W.H. To:- Donald McLean Esq..