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FURTHER PAPERS RELATIVE TO THE NATIVE INSURRECTION.

No. 1. THE GOVERNOR TO COLONEL QOLD. Government House, Auckland, 4th April, 1860. Sir,— In the event of W. King's making no new movement of a hostile nature, I venture to suggest that you should make none until the arrival of the reinforcement expected from Australia. It would then be advisable that Mr. McLean should again communicate with W. King to give him another opportunity to make peace on definite terms. Should this fail, it will be for you to deal with him as you think proper. I send you a Memorandum signed by the Attorney-General on the course it would be desirable to pursue with the murderers of our unfortunate settlers, should they be captured or surrendered. As it is probable you will have a reinforcement sufficient to enable you to act in any way you think proper, even without Naval assistance, I have to request you will move the Captain of one of the expected Steamers to come into the Manukau for the purpose of communicating with me at his earliest convenience. I have, &c, T. Gokb Browne. P.S.—You will of course insist on the surrender of the men who murdered the settlers on the 27th March, whenever an opportunity offers. T. G. B. The Honourable Colonel Gold, Commanding H.M. Forces, Taranaki. No. 2. EXTRACT OP LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR TO COLONBi GOLD, DATED 14TH APRIL, 1860. (The first portion of this Letter proposes a plan of operation which it would not be advisable to make public.) * » * "I Jo not in any way seek to fetter your judgment in Military matters. It is for you to determine in what manner these views can be best carried into effect, or whether they can be carried into effect at all. The Mails and Steamers and the disposal of the force at Wanganui are placed absolutely at your disposal should you require their service. Finally, I would suggest that secrecy, celerity, and severe chastisement are the means and object to be ustd and attained." I have, Sfc. T. Gore Browne. No. 3 THE GOVERNOR TO COLONEL GOLD. Government House, Auckland, 20th April, IBCO. Sir,— I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter, dated Tataraimaka,—April 1860. 1 shall be much obliged for all the information you can give me as to the course likely to be adopted by the rebels ;—where their fortified pahs aje, and whether you think them likely to await your approach. I should be glad also to know your own views and intentions as to the future. I have had an interview with some influential Chiefs from the Waikato, who appear very desirous that the war should not be extended to the north of the Waitara river. I replied that we certainly should not advance beyond the Wailara unless the tribes on the north of that river acted in a manner which obliged us to do so. I beg therefore to request that you will not cross the Waitara unless some unforeseen event should render it absolutely necessary. Should King make overtures of peace to you, he may be referred to me. I should wish to know what has been done in reference to the Blockhouses at the Waitara and at Fort Niger, and how the town of New Plymouth is protected. I should be obliged if your Brigade-M.ijor would furnish me with the means of making the necessary returns of Troops in New Zealand to the Secretary of State, at his early convenience.

No. 2. EXTRACT OP LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR TO COLONBi GOLD, DATED 14TH APRIL, 1860. (The first portion of this Letter proposes a plan of operation which it would not be adrisable to make public.) * » * "I Jo not in any way seek to fetter your judgment in Military matters. It is for you to determine in what manner these views can be best carried into effect, or whether they can be carried into effect at all. The Mails and Steamers and the disposal of the force at Wanganui are placed absolutely at your disposal should you require their service. Finally, I would suggest that secrecy, celerity, and severe chastisement are the means and object to be ustd and attained." I have, Sfc. T. Gore Browne.

No. 3 THE GOVERNOR TO COLONEL GOLD. Government House, Auckland, 20th April, IBGO. Sir,— I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter, dated Tataraimaka, —April 1860. I shall be much obliged for all the information you can give me as to the course likely to be adopted by the rebels ; —where their fortified pahs ajre, and whether you think them likely to await your approach. I should be glad also to know your own views and intentions as to the future. I have had an interview with some influential Chiefs from the Waikato, who appear very desirous that the war should not be extended to the north of the Waitara river. I replied that we certainly should not advance beyond the Wailara unless the tribes on the north of that river acted in a manner which obliged us to do so. I beg therefore to request that you will not cross the Waitara unless some unforeseen event should render it absolutely necessary. Should King make overtures of peace to you, he may be referred to me. I should wish to know what has been done in reference to the Blockhouses at the Waitara and at Fort Niger, and how the town of New Plymouth is protected. I should be obliged if your Brigade-M.ijor would furnish me with the means of making the necessary returns of Troops in New Zealand to the Secretary of State, at his early convenience.

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