whole I may congratulate not only myself, but the Governor-in-Chief, and New Plymouth settlers, for having sent me at the time to the South; when the excitement of our allied Taranaki tribe was at such a high pitch respecting their Taranaki lands. My wishes have been so far realised in the most agreeable manner to myself, by having contributed to the peace and prosperity of a district, for which, and its inhabitants I should have the greatest regard and consideration. The first Public Meeting of the absentee Taranaki claimants was held at Government House on the 8th. of April, when the Aro tribe of Taranaki had