a small grant might be given. On the 8th. August 1867, Mr. Carleton presents a petition from the Bishop of Waiapu, setting forth that the school buildings in Poverty Bay have been destroyed to the amount of £4000; that he wishes to establish a Central School at Te Aute, that the school estate will not, for twelve months, be able to support the school; that menawhile, buildings are required, and petitions The House of Representatives for such buildings. On October 14th. 1867, Mr. Richmond writes to the Bishop of Waiapu that a Committee of the House which has sat, has not reported favourably on Compensation; and that the Government have no means to meet claims except by the sale of confiscated territory, which is only sufficient for the Military settlers; and that he cannot hold out any hopes of the Bishop having assistance. August 6th. 1867, writing to the Native Secretary, the Bishop of Waiapu points out that things are in a very unsettled state in Poverty Bay,