size of the paper with the commencement of a new year, but not to the extent we had intended. The number of subscribers is slowly advancing; and there is withdrawal of names (an encouraging sign). In short, our prospects are fair, and I am very confident that my labours are not thrown away. Perhaps at some future time, the Government may be pleased to augment the aid from that quarter. It shall be my effort, as long as I may conduct the '''' to prove that the assistance has not been misapplied. Independently of the ''conscience-approving'' pleasure I have derived from the undertaking, I have found it most important aid in correcting and forming my in Maori. ''.'' . I presume the grant of £40 dates from commencement of current year, and must be obtained from Sub-Treasurer here. Matters generally are quiet here. ''Wellington Politics'' in . Much disappointment amongst the Feather-stone party at the refusal of a dissolution of Council. Dr. F. is absent at Melbourne endeavouring to accelerate the pending arrangements for steam communication. Natives in this District have been much excited of late on the Maori King question. They have held several large , breathed many long speeches, but have accomplished . Wi Tako, who seems to have an eye to the Kingship, is the great agitator. Good old Te Honiana Puni treats the affair as very puerile. Your timely present to old Taringa Kuri has produced effect. We had occasion to summon him