involve no hardship to him. It is intended to carry on the paper by a Committee until a fitting Editor is found; whose opinions shall represent the proprietor's, and the the subscribers. I do not know if you subscribe to the "Herald". If not, and you observe a change for the better it would encourage Woon in his course, if you were to renew your subscription for a time. He would see that the change is appreciated out of Taranaki. Births, deaths, and marriages, --- there are none; except Mrs. Imlay, of a boy or girl, --- I don't know which. She was attended by Dr. Neild, who is getting into extensive practice as a Chloroform administrator. Susan Newland has given up all hopes of Captain King, since his marriage is proved to her satisfaction, and is content to unite her destinies, (whenever the gentleman likes) with one, Mr. Brind. Deaths, I repeat, there are none. People suffer all but this in Taranaki. Yours sincerely (Signed) W. Halse. P. S. I send you the paper enclosed, to ensure its transmission at once, as it is the custom to keep them for a vessel, which may not come for some time. To:- Donald McLean Esq.