Wellington, 17th. April, 1871. Sir, I take the liberty of informing you that as far as I am able to judge the Force is in a very satisfactory state. I have just received intimation that Sub. Inspr. McDonell's commission has been cancelled, I am not sorry that his connection with the Force has ceased because he has been very useless and indeed a discredit to the Establishment. Inspector Pitt arrived here in the Lord Ashley brig. It was not considered advisable to enter upon his