of what is being done in the General Assembly. Reduction, however, seems to be the order of the day in every Department. You would be glad, as we all were, to learn that the supposed Taupo murders have turned out untrue. The position of the Uriwera is immediately hostile in the Waikare Moana, Burton, the surveyor, has been warned not to cross any portion of their land. The Waiau natives have urged him not to go, and Captain Biggs also strongly advised him not to attempt it at present. But he is an obstinate character, and intends running all risks in getting the back line of the Confiscated country carried through. Old Te Waru has been playing a double part. His statements about the Hau Haus have been quite untrue for some time. Burton says there are about 200 at the Upper or Mohaka end of Waikare-Moana. Biggs left for Poverty Bay about a week ago.