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measures on the subject. On the whole, I may say in conclusion, that a very friendly feeling exists between the Europeans and Maoris, although, as I said before, the latter are only waiting for the " grand event " to take place, which they have waited for for so many years. I have, &c, S. Deighton, The Under-Secrctary, Native Department, Wellington. Resident Magistrate.

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