alarm people a good deal. We have no news from Taranaki; and the weather is so inclement that we cannot expect any. Carleton has now adopted the Missionary view, and we may expect a strong diversion in favour of the enemy from him. His appearance is however a signal for much warmer support from others, who have been hitherto indifferent. The Williams' in the North have also been doing their utmost to create disaffection there. All Exeter Hall is to rise against me in England, but I do not trouble myself much on that account. If you ever have idle time, think over what