E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON MAORI PRISONERS.

Weekly Reports on Sick and Wounded Maori Prisoners (Continued.) <; Marion" Hulk, ) off Kawau. J <a" Hulk, | Commencing 20/// and ending 27th August, lb&l. I 8. Sam. immenci I ti *2 * ■f 5 "3 I. Diseases. s o & .a ises. '5 •■£ 2 _j 'a Eemarks. i—j p i M •-i o I < 5 Debility Abscess Vulnus Sclop....! Phthisis Pul. i Tub. ... Ophthalmia Rheumat.Chrpn. Catarrh Ac. ... 2 2 1 4 1 i i i i l •2. 1 1 4 1 The sick during the week have, as a rule, progressed favourably, though the two eases of consumption alluded to in the daily reports are still in a very precarious state, llotua, who seems to brighten up occasionally, has been of late in an alarmingly weak condition, and Buffering from great difficulty of breathing. Withal he appears satisfied and composed, being at the same time conscious of the serious nature of his malady. Tipene has not manifested any marked signs of improvement, and the tumour of which lie complained remains much in the same state as when last reported upon. Both these patients are allowed wine and other nourishments liberalh. The prisoners have been regularly at their work, and are very submissive and orderly. The weather during the week has been somewhat variable, though the temperature continued equal and moderate. Rations and water good. 12 9 "Marion" Hull off Kawau. 1 oinmen< ■ing ''lit: h Align, it; and •ndinq 3rd September, 1864. js. 8am. Debility Abscess Vulnus Sclop j Phthisis Pul. Tub. Ophthalmia ... Eheumat.Chron. Catarrh Ac. ... Cyuanche Tonsil 2 1. 1 l I I i 1 2 1 One death occurred during the \veek, caused by long standing organic disease of the chest. Tipene has not improved in the slightest degree, though he says he feel* much stronger, and able to relish his food. The remaining patients under treatment have done remarkably well. The prisoners have been actively employed, and enjoy good health. The hulk is in perfect order. Heavy falls of rain during the week preventing the men doing much out-door work. Temperature steady and moderate. Kations properly issued, and of - good quality. The native* orderly, satisfied, and comfortable. I i 4 1 3 1 1 2 1 i i i 2 1 i 9 5 !O