gross impositions on Europeans, even when the nature og the Agreement is drawn up in their own language, and is clearly understood by them. Scarcely a day passes but I arrange more or less disputes and misuneerstandings, which appear in the Reports arranged by the Police. I intend to send this by the schooner "Shepperdess". She arrived here on the 14th. inst, and went to sea, weather threatening. She has not yet returned. Is advertised for Wellington. Being faithfully yours H. Halse. May 17th. "Shepperdess" not returned; weather bad. Mr. Bayly came to see me this afternoon with a complaint against Tamihana, for entering his house yesterday evening in his absence, and carrying away an iron pot which was on fire, containing water gruel for a sick cow or bullock, which he threw away; and after cooking his food, restored it to the owner. This morning he attempted the same thing again, without permission, and was visited by Bayly, who attempted to put him out of the house, but failed, or rather, desisted, in the fear of what might result. Bayly fur- -ther says that he feels certain the natives wish to aggravate him until he strikes one of them, which would be the signal for a general massacre in the house. D.S. From further information I feel certain the natives are determined to plunder Bayly, if not paid in accordance with their demand. (Signed) H.H. Friday night. To:- Donald McLean Esq. New Plymouth.