In the early part of June last, the Survey of the land was sufficiently advanced to enable me, from the natives having understood the arrangements, to place the whole block, exclusive of the natives' reserves, at the disposal of the Resident Agent of the New Zealand Company, for the use of such settlers as were anxious to obtain immediate possession of land; but as yet, only two, Messrs. Wheeler and Merchant, have occupied sections by exchange with the Company, under the present arrangements. As there are several native clearings interspersed throughout the block, I have notified to the Europeans generally, that one or two years, as the case may require, shall be allowed to the natives, for their final removal from them; by which they will have ample time to prepare cultivations and erect houses on their Reserves. Having fixed the price of this block at Three hundred and ninety pounds, to be divided into three yearly payments, as specified in the Deed, a Meeting of the natives was convened on the 10th of last month, to obtain their signatures, and hand over the first instalment, both of which were declined, from an apprehension that a division of the money would produce a quarrel amongst themselves; and from letters received from their friends at Wellington and Cook's Strait, desiring them not to consent to the disposal of land; as they proposed returning in considerable bodies, with an intention of residing in this district, to which, notwithstanding their long absence, they still appear to have a strong attachment. I have the honour to remain Sir, etc., etc., etc., (Signed) Donald McLean. Inspector of Police. To:- The Honourable The Colonial Secretary. Taranaki. New Plymouth. 17th. August 1847. Sir, I do myself the honour to acquaint you, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, that Mr. Carrington has finished the survey of the block of land offered for sale by the Taranaki tribe; and which is estimated by him to contain, as per his report, which is herewith enclosed, twelve thousand acres. Having received this estimate, I hope, within a few days, to complete the arrangements with the natives for this block, and pay them over their first instalment. A few of the Puketapus, who