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PAPERS RELATIVE TO

I would beg to call your attention to the very intelligent and praiseworthy conduct of Sergeant Greenop in arresting a Native spy named Taupe on the evening of the 11th instant. I think it will be found that the prompt and decisive action taken by you in this matter will hare a good effect on tho wavering portion of the Native population. I have, &c, James Mackat, Jun., Colonel Hamilton, Commanding Her Majesty's Troops, Civil Commissioner. Tauranga District.

Enclosure 13 in No. 40. ENCLOSURE L. Copy of a Letter from Mr. Mackat to the Hon. T. M. Haultain. (Confidential.) Civil Commissioner's Office, Sib, — Tauranga, 20th November, 1866. I have the honor to inform you that thirteen armed men and three women of the tribo Ngatiporou have arrived in this district, with the avowed intention of obstructing the Government surveys at present in progress within the confiscated blocks. The chief Te Moananui, of Ngaiterangi, has this day come here from Te Rereatukahia to inform me that a party of fifty men, composed of Ngatiporou, Ngatitamatera, and rebel Ngatipaoa, are also on their way from the Thames to this place, with similar objects in view. Some of the friendly Natives, if supported by a military force, are willing to assist in capturing these men. If this could bo done effectually, it would teach the Hauhau fanatics that they cannot with impunity interfere with and set at defiance the Government. It certainly appears a most impertinent proceeding on their part coming to this district to obstruct the survey of land in which they have not the slightest interest. Mr. Clarke proceeds to Auckland per first steamer, and I have agreed to remain here until his return. I would therefore feel much obliged if you would be so good as to furnish me with instructions how to act in this matter, as the friendly Natives expect an answer to their proposal. I have, <&c., The Hon. T. M. Haultain, James Mackat, Minister for Colonial Defence, Tauranga. Civil Commissioner.

Enclosure 14 in No. 40. ENCLOSURE M. Copy of a Letter from the Hon. T. M. Haultain to Mr. Mackat. Sib,— Tauranga, 21st November, 1866. In reply to your confidential letter of yesterday, I have the honor to inform you, that if the party reported to you by Te Moanauui are coming from the Thames to obstruct the surveys should arrive in this district, anil the friendly Natives are willing to assist in capturing them, you are to mako every effort to seize them ; and Colonel Hamilton has informed me, that on your applying to him, he will render you all the assistance in his power. I have, &c, James Mackay, Esq., Civil Commissioner. T. M. Hattltain.

Enclosure 15 in No. 40. ENCLOSURE N. Memorandum by Mr. Wiiitakee. The eastern boundary of the confiscated block is settled as appears by a paper herewith signed by the Natives interested; 50,000 acres are to be taken from that line towards Puna. The friendly Natives who have claims within the confiscated block are settled with. Mr. Rice has the particulars in writing and on maps. Te Puna is not settled. I have adhered to the purchase, and it has been arranged that a meeting of all interested shall take place at Katikati, at which Mr. Mackay and Mr. Clarke are to be present, not to discuss the purchase, but to settle who are to receive the money. P. W.

Enclosure 16 in No. 40. ENCLOSUKE O. RETURN of Approximate Areas of the several Blocks surveyed and being surveyed within the southern boundary of the confiscated land, as laid down by Mr. Gukdbt. Acres. Mr. Jordan's survey, West of Wairoa River ... ... ... 10,800") 14,200 alluded Hewson's do. do. do. ... ... ... 3,400) to in report. Jordan's survey, East of Wairoa ... ... ... ... 1,900 Hewson's do. do. ... ... ... ... 1,396 Turner and Brown's survey, Waimapu centre... ... ... 8,000 Wilkinson's survey ... ... ... ... 5,000 •Reeve's do. ... ... ... ... 6,000? 8,000 *Gundry and Richardson's ... ... ... ... 9,000? 10,000 * Plans not in, merely estimated at that time j since found to be 8,000 and 10,000. —J. Mackay, jun.