ZEALAND TO THE SECRETARY OP STATE.

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Addresses transmitted to England but no copies kept.

Wright, for conspicuous conduct in the repulse of the flank attack. The behaviour of Captain Leatham and his detachment of the W.D.F. was most praiseworthy. Of Captain Newland, Patea Bangers, I cannot speak too highly; he was foremost in every part of the field, in the surprise of the village, the removal of the wounded, and the repulse of the enemy. The loss of the enemy I estimate at thirty killed : twenty-one were counted, and others could not be counted, as they were buried in the burning ruins of the houses. Eight men and one lad were taken prisoners, and twenty or thirty stand of arms taken or burned in the whares. Some casks of powder were also seen to blow up. The prisoners are in custody at Te Whenuku, and I hope to get valuable information from them. I have, &c., Thos. McDonnell, Major Commanding Colonial Forces, Patea District. Captain Holt, Under Secretary, Colonial Defence Office, Wellington. List of Officers, Non-commissioned Officers and Men, wounded, at Pungarehu, on the morning of the 2nd October, 1866. Wounded (since dead). Sergeant Duff, W.Y.C, right neck, mortally wounded, since dead. Private Green, W.8., chest, mortally wounded, since dead. Volunteer Wright, right knee joint, mortally wounded, since dead. Wounded. Cornet Hirtzell, W.Y.C, right shoulder, severely. Trooper Noonal, W.Y.C, hip, severely. Volunteer Spencer, both legs, severely. Private Monehira, N.C, left thigh, severely. J. B. F. Sitther, M.8., Assistant-Surgeon, Local Forces, Patea District. Ketamaria, 3rd October, 1866.

No. 31. Copy of a DESPATCH from Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.8., to the Bight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. (No. 49.) Government House, Wellington, My Lord,— 29th April, 1867. I have the honor to transmit, for your Lordship's information, copies of the addresses presented in the Province of Marlborough during my visit to that portion of New Zealand. 2. Your Lordship will find with pleasure, from these addresses, that the Province of Marlborough, since I last visited it nineteen years ago, when it was without European inhabitants and with very few Native ones, has steadily advanced in population, prosperity, and wealth, and that its people are loyal, contented, and anxious in every way to evince their attachment to their Queen and country. I have, &c, The Bight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. G. GREY.

No. 32. Copy of a DESPATCH from Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.8., to the Eight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. (No. 50.) Government House, Wellington, My Lord,— 29th April, 1867. I have the honor herewith to enclose copies of the addresses I received upon my arrival in the Province of Nelson, which I had not visited since 1853. 2. It was with great pleasure I found what rapid advances the Province of Nelson had made in all the elements of material wealth, and what efforts its inhabitants had made to provide ample means of a high order of education for the youth of the Province. 3. Your Lordship will, I am sure, be gratified to find that in Nelson a degree of loyalty, contentment, and happiness prevails amongst its population which, I am satisfied, is not exceeded in any part of Her Majesty's possessions. I have, &c, The Eight Hon. the Earl of Carnarvon. G. GREY.