"'' as you know so well how these little affairs give pleasure and satisfaction in their way forming hereafter an important Epoch in the events of the district. Poor old Moses Tawhai has been suddenly removed and agree with you that it is a ''public loss.'' I enclose herewith the slips I named to you in my Telegram; the inuendos were rather too pointed and too true to be agreeable, especially to the editor of the Star I am told he was very angry. I think nevertheless perhaps a little too strong. We are to have Sir Geo Grey tonight - as you will have seen by the Paper he has taken care to keep himself unfettered with the Provincials, and in so far as I can make out far from being opposed to present policy. Saw Preece on his way to the Kaipara who will be just in time for the Court. Paul has not yet