. New Plymouth. June 8th. 1850. Sir, I beg to forward the Police Report, for the fortnight, ending this day:- . I posted a letter to you by this day's Overland Mail. Tamati Ngahuru appeared at the Police Office, on behalf of some of his people, to effect an arrangement with Captain King, and thereby prevent his cattle trespassing at Oakura. The same complained personally about Mr. Flight's cattle running between Oakura and Tapuaeruru. I went to Pukuranga, and saw Te Munu, who informed me of his intention to abandon the section. I called on Mr. Hopkinson, the gentleman holding a lease of the above land alluded to, and told him of Munu's altered conduct. . I left for Omata, and saw a native named Wiremu te Ha, who admitted that he had been cutting down bush, and added that you had authorised E Waka and his people to cultivate the land in question. I left him with a promise to discontinue further operations, until his statement was enquired into. . I received a letter from Te Ngahuru, who had seen Wiremu te Ha after I left Town. The question of cultivating Major Lloyd's section awaits your decision. . Two of the Police on duty in Town at 6 a.m. everything was found quiet. . General muster. No drill, owing to heavy rain. Honi Ropiha reported the cause of the dispute, on the part of some Waiwakaiho natives, and Mr. Smart, as follows:- Mr. Smart has already cultivated land out of the Fitz Roy Block, and is now engaged cutting timber from another spot further from the Block, as marked on the New Zealand Company's Block map; which has caused some interference from the natives, who claim the land in question, and object to the removal of the timber which stands upon it. At Mr. William Bayly's request, I finally agreed with Tamihana, and other Puketapu natives, for the first part of their Contract, and obtained a written promise from them to abandon the second part of their Agreement. . Parade at 10 o'clock. . I explained to Captain King the cause of interference from some Waiwakaiho natives with Mr. Smart. The cutter "William and James" Newsham, from Manukau, 3 days; passenger, W. Lye; cargo, general. Overland mail from Wellington. I received one letter from you, and one for you; also 4 "Spectators" and 2 "Gazettes". Salary abstracts for Police:- 24 copies Forage 24 copies Articles supplied 50 copies Taumata, a Puketapu native, came to me about the erection of a Mill at Manawapo. I declined taking any part in it, until I knew your views on the subject. Overland Mail from Auckland. Schooner "Erino", Garrick, from Kawhia, 5 days, cargo, 360 bushels wheat. . I received a Writ from the Supreme Court, on James Webster, on behalf of the Crown, served personally by me. The "Erino", Garrick, sailed for Kawhia, with native trade. . The same stranded in the night. Mr. Watson, with a boat's crew, put off as soon as it was known. Crew drunk; cargo saved. The Police were present, ready to render anyassistance in their power. The vessel is fast in the sand, opposite the lagoon, at the Menui. Sepection for Compensation Land took place at the N.Z. Company's Office. About 3,999 acres were taken up, and about 250 since. Overland Mail left for Auckland. Brigantine "Scotia", 48 tons, Marshall, 7 days from Wellington; cargo, sundries. . I received 2 Summonses, and a Warrant of Arrest against Alexander Rop, and Isaac Fletcher, seaman, belonging to the cutter "Williamd and James." . A Rop and J. Fletcher arrested, and handed over to the gaoler. S. Oliver v. Rop and Fletcher case, stealing wine and tobacco from the cutter "Williamd and James," adjourned till tomorrow at 11 o'clock. A schooner "Shepherdess", 45 tons, Swan, 9 days from Wellington; cargo, sundries. The Government Brig, "Pulham", 4 days from Wellington, landed a mail and stores, and passed on for Auckland. I received a parcel from you containing Maori Messengers, papers, and five letters. . General muster and drill. So. Oliver v. Rop and Fletcher resumed. Rop found guilty, and sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. I again brought Mr. Smart's case befors Captain King, who promised to write to Mr. Smart. I received a Summons from the R.M. Court, and served a copy. Cutter "Williamd and James" sailed for Manukau; cargo, 7 tons maize, carrots and butter. Schooner "Shepherdess", Swan, sailed for Kawhia; cargo, 1/4 ton salt, 1/4 ton flour, 4 cases gin, 1 case brandy, 2 kegs tobacco. I have asked the men whether any of them intend to leave on the 18th. instant, and find them all desirous to remain. By Captain King's direction, I asked William Stewart whether an arrangement similar to that of Newsham's would suit him. He replied that it would not, unless he could attend daily to his own private affairs as Newsham does. The duties here continue to be attended to and all is quiet. I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient servant (Signed) H. Hales, Sergt. A.P.F.