E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON SICK AND WOUNDED MAORI PRISONERS.

Monthly Reports on Sick and Wounded Maori Prisoners. <■ Marion" Hul k.] Coil/ii, \encitig .st February, a, d ending \nt March, 1S64. [T. A. White. Disease. -i 9 "3 I -r -£ — & s to .3 | I Remarks. 6 '- Wounded ... Dysentery ... ,Diarrh<ra ... Debility Boils Scrofula Itch Cough Sore Eyes ... Constipation Sprained Knee Dyspepsia ... Bronchitis ... 1 3 1 3 1 3 ■I 6 t o 2 1 3 1 5 1 1 2 3 2 4 8 1 1 1 i 3 3 1 2 1 Thirty-six patients were treated since 1st February, of whom 25 were discharged cured, and one died. The outbreak of dysentery was, it is believed, owing to the heat of the weather, and many of the men with this malady suffered very much. Te iltakatnu (chief), was the only case which did not recover, though every effort was made to prolong life, and at one time it was hoped that he would get over it. Itch has entirety disappeared, and, with the exception of a few eye cases, the remaining were trivial. The ship has been kept very clean, and the decks fumigated and regularly sprinkled with chloride of lime. The awning does very well, and the men now are able to enjoy themselves more in the open air. Provisions and water, with one or two exceptions, were good, and regularly supplied. Men satisfied, orderly, and comfortable. I 1 i 20 16 25 10 " Marion" Hull 4 "ommeiii ■in;/ Ls7 mid eib ling 'Zlxt March, 1864. |_T. A. White. Dysentery ... Boils Scrofula Cough Itch Constipation Sore Eves ... 3 3 1 a 1 3 1 7 y 4 3 I 3 6 1 1 3 3 1 0 3 3 W There has been an increase in the cases under treatment since last monthly return, owing to the arrival of new prisoners, and the prevalence of ■ cough. The latter was attributable to change in weather ; but nothing serious being manifest about them, they were treated with the ordinary remedies. Many of the prisoners, though not exactly on the sick list, appeared dejected and weakly, ar.d in this instance wine and other nourishment have been liberally allowed. The ship lias been properly attended to —fumigation in particular. The decks regularly sprinkled with chloride of lime, and scraped clean every ■other morning. The supply of water and proi visions has been good, and brought on board at regular times. The prisoners have been properly cared for, and have always kept themselves clean. —' Their behaviour being very orderly. They are j satisfied and comfortable. 10 ■li 15 Sn:,— Hulk " Marion," March 9th, 1864. Being informed by Captain Krippner that his Company on board are about to be removed, I take the liberty of addressing you, and have the honour to state, that their removal would be attended with great uneasiness to us, and an amount of discomfort to the prisoners. Captain Krippner and those under his command have always displayed the most positive kindness to the men on board, and I trust -that you will kindly use your influence in procuring for us and the prisoners a continuance of Captain Krippner and his company's services. In conclusion, I have the honour to state that in consequence of the men in Captain Krippner's company being Germans, and not being able to speak English, there is no information given by them to the prisoners. 1 have, &c, The Hon. the Native Minister, T. A. White. Auckland. I entirely concur with Mr. White, and beg to state that the removal of Captian Krippner and his men would tend to establish a feeling of uneasiness and discomfort, especially with the prisoners. S. Sam, Surgeon in medical charge.