and disobedience of orders; and I have some fears, although he is an active man, and tolerable drill, that he is deficient of that shrewdness and intellect that would render him trustworthy and efficient, as a policeman; but if he can be placed under the care and observation of your Non-Commissioned Officers, that cannot always have men possessed of all the necessary qualifications, that he would be equal to the general run of men that compose the large body of the Police. On poor Mrs. Bolland's account, I was exceedingly glad to see the Bishop call here; as she was very undecided before his arrival as to what she was to do. I believe, now, that it is her intention to have a house built in town, and reside there. There has been something peculiarly interesting to the quiet and secluded people of New Plymouth, in the Bishop's visit; landing unexpectedly from his little schooner, late in the evening; delivering a most affecting discourse; and few persons snatched away in the prime of life, especially in a Colony, where the finer feelings of humanity are so apt to degenerate, could have left so durable a monument,- not of cold marble, but of warm affection and esteem, in the hearts of those over whom he presided. Poor Mrs. Bolland has entirely confined herself to her room; and scarcely sees anyone. The Bishop's visit, short as it was, will, I expect, have relieved her from a considerable load of grief and anxiety; on which account I was exceedingly glad to see him here. He landed late in the afternoon, delivered a most interesting sermon to a numerous congregation, baptized several children, and went off about 11 p.m., an unusual hour, you will say, to send a boat off in the rolling white surf of Taranaki. His visit altogether created a pleasing sensation amongst the peaceable inhabitants of our hamlet. I am glad to hear that Mr. Fisher is recovered by this time. He is, no doubt,