E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON MAORI PRISONERS.

Daily Reports on Maori Prisoners (Continued.) " Mai ion" Hulk.' 1] February 26*7/, 1S64. [T. A. White. No. Sick. Nature of Disease. General Conduct. Complaints. Remarks. Remarks same as last. 6 4 1 2 1 1 Dysentery. Boils. Scrofula. ; Cough. ; Sore Eyes. ' Bronchitis. Quiet and Orderly . 15 I " Mari ion" Hulk.] February 27**, 1864. [T. A. White. 6 4 1 l> 1 1 Dysentery. Boils. Scrofula. Cough. Sore Eyes. Bronchitis. Quiet and Orderly Remarks the same as yesterday. Decks are washed and scraped. Chloride of lime sprinkled on the prison dock daily. !•-> " Mai ion'' Hulk.] Febr, nary 28/*, 1884 [T. A. White. <; 4 1 o 1 1 Dysentery. Boils. Scrofula. Cough. Sore Eyes. Bronchitis. Good, Quiet, and Orderly. The chief Te Rakatau was somewhat poorly yesterday : this time he looks lively, and says he feels a little stronger. Karaka is now only suffering from weakness. Other cases under treatment are doing well. Prisoners appear comfortable and satisfied. Provisions and water good, and regularly brought on ! board. Decks clean and regularly attended to. 5 15 " Mari ion"' Hulk.] February 26th, 1864. [T. A. White. 5 4 } I 1 Dysentery. Boils. Scrofula. Cough. Sore Eyes. Bronchitis. Quiet and Orderly, The chief Te Rakatau had a sudden turn ■yesterday at 8 p.m. ; lie gradually became weaker, and ejected blood profusely from the mouth. He suffered little or no pain, and expired at 7.10 in the evening. 14 " Mari Ion" Hulk.] March 1st, 1S64. [T. A. White. 8 3 1 1 Dysentery. Boils. Scrofula. Cough. Sore Eyes. Good, Quiet, and Orderly. The cases under medical treatment appeal to be improving. *The meat was found to be diseased, and was sent back on shore. Decks scrubbed and sprinkled with chloride of lime. Men comfortable and satisfied. Most of the patients being very weak, the doctor is giving them wine regularly. * Medical officer tells me that the muscular tissue of the meat was degenerated from disease existing previous to the animal having been slaughtered.—E. >S. * Let the meat contractor be called upon to explain. — \V. Fox. lo