party who charged Kawiti and behaved uncommonly well indeed the conduct of the loyal Natives was beyond praise and the very best of feeling subsisted between them and the Troops and not the slightest accident occured to the loyal Natives although many of them were actively employed in hurrying off the wounded. last week the North Star arrived with Pomare a Prisoner and several of the most loyal chief's with him they came to beg of the Govr. to pardon him they becoming sureties for his future good conduct. Conditions of Pardon were drawn up and signed by the Chiefs and yesterday all left us in good spirits, the Chiefs to pursue Heke and the North Star returned for Sydney, I hope this will have a good effect throughout the Island and will put the Colony on a better basis than ever. all around us is peace and the Natives have behaved exceedingly well during the excitement of the Europeans. The Governor carries with him the sympathy of the whole Native population and all approve of the steps he has taken You will take every opportunity of shewing the Natives what has been