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PAPERS RELATIVE TO HOROWHENUA.

If the Government are as sad as we are about this trouble, they would go and suppress the trouble of these people, and have it placed under the law, lest this evil should draw all the people into it. The people of Wairarapa are willing to go and work at this evil, and bring it under the law. From your friends, Eameea Te Ino, Aud others.

No. 58. Mr. J. A. Knocks to Mr. -G. S. Coopee. (Telegram.) Otaki Station, 11th July, 1871. A Native special messenger came down last night with a letter to Ngatiraukawa and Ngatiawa from Te Watene at Horowhenua, to come to his immediate assistance, as the Ngatiapa are threatening to murder him. With considerable difficulty Matene has prevented Ngatiraukawa from going to Horowhenua. Igo this morning to inquire as to the truth. . J. A. Knocks.

No. 59. The Hon. D. McLean to Mr. H. Halse. (Telegram.) Napier Station, 11th July, 1871. Majoe Edwaeds should go down to Otaki and act as mediator. The presence of a Government Officer is necessary. I expected a report from Major Edwards by " Nevada;" none has come. Donald McLean.

No. 60. The Hon. D. McLean to Major Edwaeds. (Telegram.) Napier, 12th July, 1871. Hope you will proceed at once to West Coast, and induce both parties to leave their difference to arbitration. Donald McLean.

No. 61. Matene Te Whiwhi to the Hon. Mr. McLean. Otaki, 12th July, 1871. Ngatibaukawa are living peaceably, they are forbearing throughout all their boundaries. Matene Te Whiwhi.

No. 62. The Hon. D. McLean to His Lordship tho Bishop of Wellington. (Telegram.) Napier, 12th July, 1871. I will leave for Wellington immediately the "Luna" arrives from Auckland, or sooner, by the " Eangatira," if I possibly can. I hope you will kindly urge the Natives to abstain from coming to a collision. I have telegraphed to Matene Te Whiwhi and Kemp, and will do so again this morning. ■ Donald McLean. No. 63. The Bishop of Wellington to the Hon. D. McLean. (Telegram.) Wellington, 13th July, 1871. I think it very desirable that you should instruct Major Edwards to remain in the disturbed district till you come. O. Wellington.

No. 64. The Hon. D. McLean to the Bishop of Wellington. (Telegram.) Napier, 13th July, 1871. Matene telegraphs that Ngatiraukawa are all quiet. Would the intervention of chiefs from here have a good influence ? Eenata and Noa are coming to see me to-day on the subject. Tour telegrams and replies will be free. Donald McLean.

No. 65. The Bishop of Wellington to the Hon. D. McLean. (Telegram.) Wellington, 13th July, 1871. I think it would have a good effect if you had the assistance of chiefs from where you are. It might finally settle the question. Matene wishes for peace, but a very little would bring on a disturbance. 0. Wellington.