as the consequences will have occurred to the natives. Whatever happens, God help Arama Karaka, and grant him a full triumph over his bloody enemies. Our friend Bell beamed upon me for one whole evening, and part of the next morning. Politics have given him a careworn appearance, which he throws off whenever he laughs; which is nearly always. I wrote by the steamer for an increase of salary, and if you can serve me in this, do so. As a bachelor, I can subsist, but I am looking to a different state; and as there are expenses to be met, quite additional to the present, I trust, not that the Government will consider I am engaged to become a respectable member of society; but that they will do me the justice to pay me according to my office and the work I do for the public. I hope, in considering my salary, the Government will consider that I have been underpaid for five years. I should write to Rogan, but do not know where he is. I received a letter from him dated Kawhia. I shall probably send him a letter on chance next post. Yours very truly (Signed) W. Halse. To:- Donald McLean Esq.