that disturbances with the Natives may be more apt to arise in my absence however God the Protector of all his creatures will not cause those who confide in his Almighty power to be forsaken. It is a great satisfaction to me to have exerted myself indefatigably in settling all differences and questions that I could bring to an issue before I left New Plymouth. The Bell block is paid for and one great cause of irritation is prevented if not entirely at least to some extent. The Waitara natives have been visited and