back its advancement - I will do all I can to start roads and see what is doing with works now in progress - I left all pretty well finished up at Auckland, and the place and people satisfied - the starting the public works there has greatly altered public opinion but they are still bitter with Vogel about 2d stamps and corn duty. I purpose leaving here about Friday for Patea where I shall get Saturday and go on to Wanganui by Coach on Sunday - arriving there