E.—No. 1.

REPORTS ON MAORI PRISONERS.

Monthly Reports on Sick and Wounded Maori Prisoners (Continued.). "Marion" Hull k.]fommeiu ing 1st and em \mg 31s/ July, 1864. 18. 8am. Disease. t "5 a I 1 -6 9 | 3 IT. 5 sir, I Eemarks. 5 Debility ... Abscess Scrofula Yulnus Sclop.... Diarrhoea ... Phthisis Pul.' Tub. 8 1 1 7 1 3 4 3 1 1 8 1 3 3 4 4 The diseases which came under observation during the month, and presented interesting features, were connected with the thoracic viscera, and, occurring as they did in weakly and emaciated subjects, rendered the development of their symptoms formidable and precarious. In all these cases the heart is more or less injured, more especially in one, where there appears to be not only an enlargement of the viscera, but of its principal valves also. Treatment : —IVee administration of cod-liver oil; liberal diet, with wine, and counter-irritation to chest, carefully watching, at the same time, any extraordinary symptoms which might present themselves, and combating the same. The other cases presenting nothing remarkable, I make no comment on them. The hulk has been kept very clean, and tho decks daily sprinkled with chloride of lime. Provisions and water were of good quality, and regularly supplied. The house on the North Shore lias also been properly attended to, and the prisoners there seem to have derived great benefit by the change. The natives have been very well behaved, are satisfied and comfortable. 18 10 \\ Kawau.] On wienein 1st an \d ending 3Is/ Auffutt, 1SG4. [S. Sam. Vuluus Sclop ... Abscess Debility Phthisis Pul Tub Eheumat. Chron Opthalmia Catarrh Ac. 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 •2 i 1 2 1 3 1 1 The death reported above occurred in one of the phthisical patients (Hohua), who was taken at Kangiriri, and came on board in a very delicate stato of health. All the viscera of the chest were more or less diseased —lungs and heart in particular, —the former being studded with vomicce, (large), and adherent, the latter hypertrophieil with extensive valvular degeneration. Great care was taken of this case, and a variety of remedies administered. The patient was allowed every procurable luxury, and cod-liver oil. Tipenc, who also sutlers from tubercular disease of lungs, has not done well during the month. He still continues to spit blood, and the swelling on his neck does not seem inclined to subside. Big .Toe and Old Peter have been steadily progressing. Other rick have also improved. The prisoners, as a rule, have enjoyed good health, and the change appears to have made them more cheerful. They are always at work, and well behaved. The hulk has been kept clean, and in perfect order. The weather somewhat showery and Bqually. Temperature moderate, equal, and healthy. Water clean and easily procured. Rations regularly issued, and of good quality. 3 4 1 '2 :s 1 14 11 15