Clyde December 7th. 1868 Dear Sir, Mr. Turton returned from Turanga last night by half past eleven; bringing news up to Friday night; all of which you have heard by the steamer. The purport of it is conveyed in the enclosed letter from Nuhaka. Turton's account of the conduct of affairs in Turanga is anything but satisfactory. We are expecting to see or hear something of Col. Whitmore's Force, but have not done so yet. The horses from Napier arrived in fair condition, about 3 in the afternoon. Fires continue to be seen every night, but scouts fail to come upon any other traces of the enemy. The Mohaka people are under orders to return, leaving 25 behind them. Whether they will do this or not remains to be seen. They have not yet decided. In case of attack at Mohaka, I am of opinion that the Whites would do well to assemble at Paul's Pa, in preference to their Block House. Major Lambert writes, recommending it. If Whitmore's men are here, and could be pushed up promptly to Puketapu the business would be settled. The heavy Westerly gales are injuring the bar of the river very much, and would prevent landing from the steamer, unless early in the morning, or in the evening after sundown, when the gales abate. Matters generally are quiet. Paora Rerepu writes that he has sent a party to the Putere. I beg to remain, dear Sir, Your obedient servant (Signed) Geo. Worgan. To:- His Honor D. McLean Esq.