evils. I have a letter from Tuke, by the steamer from Turanga, in which he expresses views which entirely coincide with mine own; and which Major Lambert asked me to discuss with him to-day. My plan is briefly this, - Assuming the Turanga accounts, as to the intentions of the enemy, to be correct, - Let a movement be concerted between our force at Turanga and our force here; both which, for the purpose, require strengthening. I would undertake to out off the enemy's retreat from their position in Turanga, could 500 men be spared from here for that object. In four days I could place them in the rear of the enemy, who should be firstly attacked from the front so soon as we were in position. It is our only chance of destroying them. They are better left where they are, than by partial and abortive attempts, be again driven into the Ranges. This is the outline I have sketched to Major Lambert, and I purpose going over the map with him to-day, in support of, and explanation of my theory. I have much to do, but these horrors so upset our district, and distract one's attention, that for the time, private business must be suffered to be undone. It is so entirely to my interest to say nothing of my desire that these things should be