and that they have made advances on the part of the Government to something like £20,000. I send you a copy of this Evening Star in reference to the session and releasing of the ''Morimotu'' Block near Wanganui and Taupo. Of the truth of either or both these rumours you will know best of all. Sir George Grey is gone for a few days rest to the Kawau. The Provincial party including O'Rourke have of course made him out a God send to the Province and people but