My dear McLean, The Commodore has returned having left 30 men of the Victoria at N.P. Col. Gold wished him to remain but as he could not say anything would be done the Commodore declined and returned here. Parris appears to be entirely neglected and only saw him for a few minutes. He, Parris, thinks the Southern tribes will attack the town but cannot say when. They say they will cut down the flag staff. At the Waitera all was going well and cheerful Nelson thought an attack might be made with