certain that I never had the slightest idea of any that Mr.Chilman now says he had on the land. The benefit I derived from the land was getting the use of the grass for one of my horses, for old Nga pehi's cow and calf and pony. The fact is that Chilman was brought up under Wicksteed, and we know says everything - he is a sharp practitioner, look at his , it does stick out a trifle, though not a ad fellow if he is watched and kept at arm's length, but he will do you if you can". We are all much gratified with the news of steam communication for New Zealand. If you want anything there is nothing like going to head quarters for it. The Colony is deeply indented to Mr. Sewell for this as well as the loan, for certainly we might not have had either but for his going home. Everything is dull just now. Tis said the niggers are asking a few thousands more for the new block, and that Katatore is as avariciously disposed as any of them in the matter. Until the other day I have never cast eyes on him, and hope never to do so again. He and