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meiit, and to the too rapid drawing of conclusions. For example : the natives in a letter, an extract from which is enclosed, say : —" The war songs alone were Herewini's." 3. From this the following conclusion is drawn: —" The song in enigmatic language which conveyed the orders to commit the massacre of Oakura, and which became the tocsin of the rebellion, was composed by a Middle Waikato man, Herewini, who lived near Kohekohe, and afterwards was killed at the capture of Eangiriri." 4. In the year 1850, I printed this song in a collection of ancient New Zealand songs which I had made. The natives merely meant that Herewini had repeated the song to excite others to deeds of violence. 5. I trust that Mr. Gorst may have some opportunity given to him of replying to the serious accusations made against him, What I have known of him makes me think him incapable of part of the conduct attributed to him. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.P., &c, &c, &c. G. G-hey.

No. 41. Sih, — Government House, Auckland, 30th August, 1864. I have the honor to transmit, for your information, the copy of a very interesting report, which has just been received from Mr Mackay, the Civil Commissioner of the Thames district, from which you will be glad to learn that he believes that the natives of that district do not intend to be otherwise than friendly to the Government, unless some operations take place in the neighbourhood of Matamata or Peria; in which case if the hostile tribes are driven down into their country, he thinks that they would assist them, and retreat to the wooded spurs of the Aroba range, a position which, in Mr. Mackay's opinion, from its inaccessible and rugged nature, they could occupy and maintain with a very small force against highly superior numbers. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.P., &c , &c, &c. G. Obey.

No. 42. Sir, — Government House, Auckland, 30th August, 1864. In your despatch No. 64, of the 26th May, 1864, you transmitted to me the copy of a paper which had been drawn up by Mr. J. E. Gorst, entitled " Observations on the Native Inhabitants of Bangiaohia and Kihikihi," which contains the following passage: —" The message sent down to Taranaki to instigate an attack on the troops, which occasioned the murder of Lieutenant Tragett and his men, was the act of Eewi alone ; the Waikatos had no share in it." 2. I am v_ry anxious that correct knowledge should exist regarding events now passing in New Zealand. I beg, therefore, to state that I believe that Mr. Gorst is incorrect in the statement I have above quoted. I believe the message alluded to as having been sent down to Taranaki, was sent in the name of three persons, one of whom was Herewini, a Lower Waikato man, who on this occasion acted as the representative of a number of Waikato chiefs. He lived generally nearly opposite to Eangiriri. Immediately the message was sent, the construction of the works at Eangiriri was commenced. These works caused us afterwards so large a loss of life. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.P., &c, &c, &c. G. Gbey.

No. 43. Sib, — Government House, Auckland, 3rd September, 1864. Adverting to my Despatch, No. 71, of the 7th of May last, in which I transmitted copies of Memoranda which had passed between myself and my Eesponsible Advisers, in reference to the confiscation of Native lands, I have now the honor to enclose for your information the copies, noted in the margin, of a further correspondence in relation to the same subject; as also the copy of a Map, shewing the district of country which they wished to be embraced in an Order in Council, which would bring it within the operation of the New Zealand Settlements Act, and enable the Government to confiscate the landed property of all persons who had been directly or remotely connected with the present disturbances, as specified in that Act. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.P., &c, &c, &c. G. Gbey.

No. 44. Sib, — Government House, Auckland, 7th September, 1864. I have the honor to transmit for your information the copy of a letter from Mr. Eeader Wood to my Eesponsible Advisers, which they have transmitted to me, in which he informs them that at an interview upon the 9th June, you had informed him in reference to the " New Zealand Settlements Act" as follows : — " Two years are given, during which time the Crown has the power of disallowing any Act passed by the New Zealand Leginlature : if within that time I find that the Parliament will agree to carry out the Act in the manner I have suggested, and to limit its operation to a definite period, the power of disallowance will not be exercised; but if not, it will." 2. As no difficulty exists in the way of carrying out these views, I shall continue to act upon them, until your further instructions reach me. 1 have, &c, The Eight Hon. Edward Cardwell, M.P., Ac, &c, Ac. G. Gnur.

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TO THE RIGHT HON. EDWARD CARDWELL, M.P.