purchase - Mr. Bell's report on the same. 4th. Some allowance for expense attending Natives at Taranaki to be considered by His Exc. there - to write to him on the other subjects. Attended His Ex. the Lt. Governor with reference to the purchase of land from the Natives. Wrote to the Gov. in Chief on the subjects introduced to his notice yesterday. Forwarded letters to Govr. in Chief saw the Lt. Gov. and Colonial Secretary received instructions for proceeding with the purchase of land between Porirna and Wanganui.