laws, so long ago as six years, do make a great difference, and will be taken into consideration, and doubtless carry great weight with the jury, who will have to try the case, and with the Governor afterwards, should the prisoner be brought in guilty. The natives, therefore, must not think that the Europeans regard Kai Keroro's act in the same light as they would a similar one, if such were to be committed now, with the full knowledge they have of our habits and laws. But rather let them have confidence in the just and impartial administration of our laws; and believe that in dealing with the matter, all the circumstances of the case will be fully taken into consideration, and every weight given to the mitigating circumstances. (Signed) G. Eyre. Wellington. 7th. August 1849.