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remonstrances of the Native teachers, and the tribe was at last stirred up to bring their own people to Auckland, and to deliver them up to his Excellency the Governor, that they might be punished for their misconduct according to the British law. Those musterings, consultations, and private movements were (unknown to the Government, but it was almost impossible for them to escape the notice of the teachers acting in co-operation with the Missionary. The Board has good ground then to hope that one of the main objects in the establishment and continuance of those Institutions is likely to be realized for the benefit of Natives and settlers. And in conclusion the Board would humbly submit to His Excellency the Governor its strong conviction that to persevere in giving education to the willing, and offering it to others, is the most politic and sure way of controlling and humanizing the rising generation, and the most paternal mode of governing the people committed to his Excellency's charge, (Signed) C. J. ABRAHAM, (In the absence of the Bishop) Chairman. (Signed) G. A. KISSLING, Hon. Sec,