of the rest of the Assessors in this District. If you remember, they spoke to you about this when you were at Ngaruawahia. The excitement with respect to the late murder appears to be subsiding, and I think the policy which has been pursued, must, in the long run, prove beneficial, and be the means of shewing the King Party that though the Government are forbearing, yet they are determined. I should therefore not be surprised to find that this notice of Tawhiao's has emanated purely through your action. I have heard many natives praising the steps which have been taken by you. My inclination is