only wanted law as an instrument to be used against their opponents and hence intended to submit to it when adverse to themselves. What will the Assembly say when they hear Fortescues views as to the expenses of the war and of the management of the natives? I suppose, however, Fox will continue to hold office because no one is prepared to take the reins from him, the state of affairs in N.Z. is very remarkable. I am going to open "Parliament" (so it is called here) today in a speech as long as the Presidents, written in very bad English. All I can say is that it is not one quarter so long as it was when I got hold of it and the English is not so very bad. Politics here are however very mild compared with those in N. Z. Every body hates every hody of course and personalities are flung about very recklassly but there is no marked difference in the political views of the opposing parties. We have "the Ins and the Outs" Farewell my dear McLean kindest regards from my wife and believe me always yours most sincerely, T. G. B. P. S. Can you tell me what Martin and Co say to the new system etc. etc. Hobart Town. July 22 1862.