Taranaki 1st, August 1856. My dear McLean, The steamer came in early this morning. Native news you will get from my brother. From all I hear the Ngats are cowed, --- at least they have the worst of it. There is not that excitement now their first coming occasioned, and the natives on the other sides which embraces other tribes since the last skirmish, feel their advantage. Henry will also have informed you of my marriage, which came off on the 28th. ulto. Turton officiated, and spent the day with us, as did Mr. Ironside. It is a week since, and this short experience of the new state leads me to look forward to much happiness. Mr. Turton will, I believe, go down to Auckland in the steamer, and will talk over with you his