the paper and can judge. Should he do as is expected - it will have a very bad effect and heaps of similar frauds will be attempted however - whatever comes of the last instance I have given you will see that enough has been done to largely increase Russell's influence for mischief - Lascelles has the gift of talk to any extent. He is a flashy indiscreet person I think but useful enough for such a purpose as Russell is using him. I have told you of all these points which are telling infavour of Russell with the natives that you may realise how he is making way. You will yourself be able to judge how far his influence and the cause he derives it from will enable him to work mischief. On the opposite side nearly the whole European population is engaged and strong feeling is excited country settlers by the dozen have thronged Turton's court during the last enquiry. The settlers say simply this - that the first attempt by the Natives to take any action to assume rights to lands