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hands, but not having instructions from me to bring it in, Hata declined to take it then, and promised to return with some of the other officers from Pakaraka at a future time. On the 24th, however, Rio and the other Pakaraka people came into town (not by my request), and left Hata in charge of the settlement. On Saturday, 25th inst., Rio, in company with Mr. Broughton and another European (said by Hata to be a gentleman from Wellington), arrived at Pakaraka, and Hata was despatched to tell Te Ua to bring the head to Pakaraka, as Mr. Broughton had come for it. Te Ua, accompanied by Hapurona and people, came accordingly, brought the head with them and gave it to Hata, who very unwillingly gave it to Mr Broughton, at the request of Rio. Te Ua asked Mr. Broughton if he were a Government officer; and on being answered in the negative said, " Well, as I have seen a white man's face here I am satisfied; now I will go home with my people ; I have gained my object,—I have seen a European here." Early on Sunday morning I heard that Mr. Broughton had been at Perekama, and, "at the risk of his life," had obtained the head of Captain Lloyd, and given it to the Government Agent. Now I have no hesitation in saying (without for one moment wishing to detract any just merit), that by this act Te Ua is strengthened in his rebellion more than many Europeans can imagine. He is really a man of no influence, and the fact of our bowing to him in this instance, when there was every probability of his not only sending the head in, but coming in himself and surrendering to British authority, will establish him in the minds of the people, not only as their recognised head, but as a chief of whose influence we are anxious to avail ourselves. I have, &c, John White, R.M.

No. 3. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary to Colonel Warbe, C.B. Colonial Secretary's Office, Native Department, Sie, — Auckland, August 18, 1864. A report having reached me that the head believed to be that of the late lamented Captain Lloyd of II.M. 57th Regiment, did not, when obtained from the rebel Maoris, appear to be the head of that officer, I shall be obliged by your informing me what is the opinion on the subject of yourself and any other persons acquainted with the late Captain Lloyd, who may have seen it after it was brought back to Taranaki. I have, &c. Colonel Warre, C.B., Government Agent, Taranaki. William Fox.

No. 4. Colonel Warbe, C.B., to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. Sir, — New Plymouth, September 2, 1864. In reply to your letter of the 18th ult., I beg herewith to transmit the certificate I received from Wanganui with the head reputed to be that of the late Captain Lloyd, 57th Regiment. Although I have some doubt on the subject, I think there is no object in raising the question, as I have no doubt that the head obtained by Mr. Broughton from the natives is that of the individual they thought was Captain Lloyd. All the heads having been removed from the bodies, and buried in the first instance in two different places, the mistake might easily have arisen when the natives disinterred the head, as reported, at the instance of Epanaia the prophet, who was killed at Sentry Hill on the 30th April. I have, &c. H. S. Warre, Colonel, Commanding at Taranaki.

Enclosure to No. 4. CERTIFICATE forwarded by Colonel Warre. Wanganui, 26th June, 1864. At the request of Lieut.-Colonel Logan, we certify that we have carefully examined the head produced by Mr Charles Broughton, recovered from the rebel chief Te Ua, and believe it is that of the late Captain T. W. J. Lloyd, 57th Regiment. R. N. Logan, Lt.-Col., Major 57th Regt. H. Butler, Major. M. J. Jones, S. A. Surgeon. J. W. Woodall, 57th Regt Geo. H. Gibson, Colonial Surgeon. F. S. Schombero, Capt. 57th Regt. W. A. Shobtt, Bt.-Major, 57th Regt. Geo. J. Ctjmming, Ensign 57th Regt.

No. 5. THE NEW MAORI FAITH. [Extract from the Taranaki Herald.'] It has been known for some time that a new faith or superstition has been gaining a hold on the minds of the Maoris, especially between this place and Wnanganui; but it is not generally known what the nature of it is, nor how widely it is spreading. It is known among the friendly Maoris as the Pai Marire, this expression being of the most common use among believers; but they themselves call it by the same name as they call the Gospel —that is, Rongo Pai, or " good tidings." It appears that, in "September 1862, when the " Lord Worsley " was wrecked, it was debated among the Taranaki