E.—No. 3. SECTION 11.

NEW ZEALAND.

No. 74.

No. I. copy of DESPATCH from his grace the duke of Newcastle, k.g., to governor sir george GREY, K.C.1J. Downing-street, 26th August, 1862. Sib, — I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch, No. 53, of the 29th of May, enclosing copy of a letter from the Chief William Thompson with copy of one from the Native Kunanga of Warea, as showing the continued adherence of some natives to the confederacy they had formed to prevent their nationality from becoming extinct. I have, <kc, Newcastle. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B., &c, &c, &c.

NEW ZEALAND.

No. 75.

No. 2. copy of DESPATCH from his grace the duke of Newcastle, k.g., to governor sir GEORGE GREY, K.C.B. Downing-street, 26th August, 1862. Sir,— I have to acknowledge your despatch, No. 55, of the 30th May, reporting a disturbance which had arisen in the North of the Island. I fully appreciate the serious dangers which may arise out of these quarrels between Native tribes; the importance of stopping them at once, and the tact, justice, and energy which are required to secure this object. You may rest assured that Her Majesty's Government do not undervalue the services which it is your wont to render under such circumstances. I shall communicate a copy of your letter to the Admiralty. You will have learnt by my despatch, No. 68, of the 20th ultimo, that in their Lordship's opinion the Officer commanding in New Zealand should not be hampered by minute instructions. With respect to your observations, that in the opinion of your predecessor and of the General commanding the Troops, the Military force in the Island is inadequate for the defence of the settlement, I must refer you to my despatches No. 44, of the 17th of May, and No. 78, the 26th August, which you will receive by this mail. So long as the colonists who are most concerned in the matter, neglect the ordinary and obvious means of securing their own lives and property, it is very difficult for Her Majesty's Government to call upon the people of this country to take any extraordinary measures for their defence, or even to continue the expenses which are now annually accruing on that account; or, indeed, to believe that the persons who shew so much indisposition to endure inconvenience imagine themselves to be seriously in danger. I have, &c., Newcastle. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B., &c, itc, &c.

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DESPATCHES FROM HIS GRACE

DESPATCHES FROM HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G.