any time. Ours are still occupied in fortifying. Major Nugent left us last Tuesday. Henry and I saw him across Waitara, --- W. Kingi paddling him over. The Major was greatly pleased with his visit, the place and the people. His manners were so pleasing that the people paid him great attention. The night before he left, Mr. Inlay entertained him at dinner. I did not attempt to ascertain his views; knowing he was sent to report to the Governor. But since we are all so decidedly in favour of a body of Troops being placed