loyal natives, and sending up the Stockade and volunteers,- so as to show a bold and determined front, - that I should not be now able to make so favourable a report. There has been a small native police force organised, of ten men, to perform duty as long as the enemy are in this district; which I hope will meet with your approval. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, (Signed) Samuel Locke. To:- His Honor, Donald McLean, Napier.