New Plymouth May 16th. 1850. Dear Sir, Tamati Waka asked me this morning whether he was to attend as usual at the Police Barracks on Saturday morning, having been in the habit of doing so for some time past, by your directions. Not being able to answer the question, I put it to Capt. King, who replied that he was unable to say anything about it, and desired me to write to you on the subject for information. Having, on a previous occasion, been asked by you my opinion on this subject, I need not here repeat it; but I take this opportunity of saying that whatever the above-named individual really is at bottom, it is certain that of late he has evinced every desire to assist the authorities in disputes between the two races, and has been found useful, whatever he may be as an individual, his connection with a lawless tribe alone renders his general services highly desirable. It is true his reputation does not stand high with the settlers, and that other natives, equally anxious to join the force,