He was very much astonished when I told him we wanted the land to give it for building the Railway - I hope the beggar will come to terms. There is no local news. People are of course pleased at the idea of the big steamers coming here - which Vogel arranged - Failing the steam launch arriving herein time I will have the 'Napier' ready to tender the Nevada - I wish you wd. send specially a Telegram to Tauranga when the time of the Steamers arriving here can be accurately fixed - It is important to know - it case it shd. be at night - please try to arrange this - (Capt. Johnston has just been with me about this and will give necessary information if you will have it sent Tauranga) In the Prov.Council I think Buchanan and Colenso will amuse each other - they have already commenced a newspaper controversy over some rubbishy point or other - When will you be here do you think?