to get from these native Members, pitted against sixty and more Pakehas, and the great disadvantage in not understanding the language. He proposed that there should be another gathering of all the Chiefs of the Island - a second Kohimarama. That that Meeting had produced very good effects, having confirmed many wavering Arawes, who had since been staunch friends to the Government. As in regard to this, I would urge you to give it a thought. I know it would do good, and I have heard that Tamihana Te Rauparaha has sent Circular letters to all parts of the Island, proposing a General Meeting, and urging the collection of money for the purpose. I have a sort of instinetive horror of these large gatherings of natives, unless the Government steps in, and takes the lead, as it were, in such matters. Much mischief may ensue, if they are left to their misguided judgement. Please to give this a thought. I will report this officially as soon as I get the Native Report of the proceedings.