his farm, since land in the neighbourhood has been claimed in Epuni's name. Then again, the clearing going on at Major Lloyd's section at Omata, combined with the recent threat from a party of lawless natives, to plunder Mr. William Bayly, in defiance of the authorities here, cannot but excite attention. The new possession of the Bell Block, the reception of the Governor-in-Chief at Waitara, and subsequent compromise, by the surrender of the tomahawk from other hands than those that wielded it, is still commented on. But the morning is creeping on, and I must be off. I am, dear Sir, faithfully yours (Signed) H. Halse. Honi Ropiha has just come in and told me that Te Mumu has consented to give up the land. I wished Honi to see Mumu on Saturday last, and tell him of an intention to