of the murder of another native in the neighbourhood, about which a great excitement prevails throughout the Ngapuhi tribe. The latter man made a sppech respectful in tone, but evidently under strong feelings with reference to the occurrence, expressing his recognition that his brother was in the hands of the Law, but that he would only give him up when the perpetrators of other murders committed in the tribe, but hitherto unpunished, should be also arrested. The Governor was however informed that he expressed himself as willing that his brother should be arrested, while he was not willing to be the instrument. Fearing that a discussion might ensue, which would be unsuitable to the occasion, the