The 4th. resolution is an application for arms and ammunition. I have informed the European inhabitants that the Govt. is at present destitute of arms but that a supply would be obtained for them from Sydney without loss of time, Wm. Nero stated at the meeting that the arms for the Natives should only be given out when really required for defence in which opinion I concur, Fifty Rifles for the Europeans and 100 doubt barrelled guns with ammunition will be necessary. I shall address a separate communication on the 5th. resolution. It appears highly desirable that a gaol should be erected at Raglan in which offenders passing to and from the district could be secured. The Natives are much in favour of such an erection that English law may prevail. the Magistrates jurisdiction is much impaired without a gaol.