this subject which so continually fastens itself on my mind, as to shew that an opportunity now presents itself to save the remnants of a people, who only require the blessing of a strong, paternal Government to enable them to become in the scale of civilization, individually, one with us, and thereby to lend their aid in carrying forward the prosperity and happiness of this fair portion of Her Majesty's dominions. Secure to them equally with us, protection to their persons and property, and peace necessarily resulting, they would soon be found exerting a friendly rivalry in developing the resources of this fine country, I am, etc., (Signed) Josiah Flight. C. W. Richmond, Esqr., Auckland.