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TO THE GOVERNOR OE NEW ZEALAND

A.—No. 1.

38, April 8. 49, April 29. CO, April 29,

which you inform me of the death of the eminent Ngatihaua Chief William Thompson. I am glad to perceive that in his last moments he received every assistance and comfort with which your Government could provide him. The Queen desires that his tribe may be made aware that she laments the loss which they have sustained; she hopes that the example of his self control and the wise advice which he has bequeathed to them, will lead them to forget the contest which is past and to unite with their European fellow subjects in those peaceful pursuits which will best ensure their own comfort and improvement and promote the prosperity of their common country. BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B.

No. 45. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Right Hon. the Duke of Buckingham to Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B. (No. 31.) Sir, — Downing Street, 2nd June, 1867. I have the honor to inform you that the Queen will not be advised to exercise her powers of disallowance in respect of the following Acts of your Government, of which copies accompanied your Despatch No. 10, of the 12th of January, viz.:— No. 9, 6th September, 1866. —An Act to amend the law relating to the Fraudulent Marking of Merchandise and to provide for the Registration of Trade Marks. No. 36, Bth October, 1866. —An Act to regulate the issue of Treasury Bills. No. 37. Bth October, 1866. —An Act for raising the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand pounds by Treasury Bills. No. 43, Bth October, 1866.—An Act to alter the Duties of Customs. I have, &c, BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B.

No. 46. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Right Hon. the Duke of Buckingham to Governor Sir George Grev, K.C.B. (No. 32.) Sir, — Downing Street, 6th June, 1867. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 34, of the sth of April, requesting that you may be furnished with information illustrative of the constitution and practical operation of Courts of Arbitration in Foreign countries where such Courts exist. Before I received your Despatch, Mr. Morrison, the Agent for New Zealand, had made application on this subject on behalf of your Government. Having communicated "with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs I have the honor to inform you that Lord Stanley will instruct Her Majesty's Representatives abroad, to obtain, if possible, the desired information in the case of the countries in which they reside. I have, &c, BUCKINGHAM AND CHANDOS. Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B.

No. 47. Copy of a DESPATCH from the Right Hon. the Duke of Buckingham to Governor Sir George Grey, K.C.B. (No. 34.) Sir, — Downing Street, 27th June, 1867. Na I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatches noted No. in the margin, covering copies of numerous addresses of welcome presented to you No. 12