know not, for no one enters their Councils; and all we know is chiefly from the paper, which furnishes dressed-up reports. I understand, however, that Mr. Cutfield almost floored Chilman, when he asked him if he preferred a claim for this land, as he had done so for the rest of his property in New Plymouth. He gave no answer to this question, which much disconcerted him. Mr. Turton will go to Auckland by this occasion. I do not know why he did not do so last time. The steamer only came up this evening, and her stay depends on the weather, or rather, the Captain's views of it. I owe Rogan a letter, but am hurried beyond measure now. I must pay him off shortly. Remember me to him, and tell him to get married. I trust to you keeping my name quiet in this, and my previous letter, only on account of the malignant spirit of our Superintendent. There, it is taken at its worth, but here it can be felt by unfortunates in the Service, in countless ways. Sincerely yours (Signed) W. Halse. To:- Donald McLean Esq.