bringing the matter in due course to a successful termination; and I need scarcely add that every effort shall be used by Mr. Cooper and myself to accelerate such a desirable object. The respite the Waitara natives have had for two years has moderated the opposition of some, and increased the influence of Ihaia, and Martiu, very considerably. I am aware Your Excellency does not wish the Mokau to be purchased at present; but I thought it advisable, to prevent any disappointment on the part of the natives, to send a surveyor there, to ascertain what they really wish to sell; leaving the price, and date of purchase for Your Excellency's future consideration. Mr. Flight is going on steadily. Mr. Cooper is very active, and well suited for his office. The only annoyance connected with