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degrade him, as I look on him as a probable ally of considerable importance in future operations at Taupo. He ought, I think, to be put under surveillance of some Napier Natives, but not put in prison. But you are on the spot and can judge best. His Honor J. D. Ormond. W. Fox, Premier.

No. 33. His Honor J. D. Ormond to the Hon. the Colonial Secretary. Sir,— Napier, 18th October, 1869. I have the honor to enclose copy of a communication from Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell, containing information received from Te Heuheu and other prisoners. I telegraphed this information to the Hon. the Premier upon its receipt. I have, &c, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, J. D. Ormond. Wellington.

Enclosure in No. 33. Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell to His Honor J. D. Ormond. Sir, — Camp Poutu, 9th October, 1869. I have the honor to state, for the information of the Government, that on Wednesday, the 6th instant, Te Heuheu sent his wife and his two children with a message in reply to a note I had sent him desiring him to come in with his people. The message was to the effect that he wished to collect his people together first. I wrote again, and told him he must come in immediately, and meet at Kotukutuku and bring in his arms with him, or take the consequences. I then rode over to Tokanu and desired Sub-Inspector Scanned to march No. 2 Division Armed Constabulary over the hill to Kotukutuku and join the Arawas, who were camped there. I also sent to Tapuaeharuru for more ammunition. I returned to this camp the same morning. The following day I went to Kotukutuku, leaving orders with Major Kemp, commanding Wanganuis, and with Sub-Inspector Handley, to follow me; the troopers to march on foot without their horses. This order was cheerfully obeyed. The reason I had for collecting this force at Kotukutuku was that, in the event of Te Heuheu not coming in during the day, I would march to attack him at daylight next morning. However, about 6 p.m., Te Heuheu arrived, and surrendered with his uncle and a few followers. I had their arms taken from them, and after a few questions handed them over to Paora Hapi, who elicited some important information, which I have the honor to enclose. The Arawas and the Wanganuis are ready to start in search of Te Kooti, and I have come over to this camp to see Henare Tomoana about going out with his people. I would be glad to know what the Government wish us to do with those Natives who have come in; none of Te Kooti's people are with them. I have, &c, His Honor J. D. Ormond. Tuos. McDonnell.

No. 31. The Hon. the Premier to His Honor J. D. Ormond. (Telegram.) Wellington, 18th October, 1869. Received Colonel McDonnell's Despatch—the results most satisfactory. The Government cannot express too strongly the sense of its obligations to yourself for your able direction of these movements, to which, under Providence, they attribute their success. I have already sent congratulations to Colonel McDonnell and the forces, but you will please now to forward the formal thanks of the Government to Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell, Lieut.-Colonel Herrick, Sub-Inspectors Scanned, Northcroft, Major Kemp, Captains McDonnell, and W Tirihana, Renata, Henare Tomoana, Hohepa Tamamutu, Paora Hapi, Kepa, of the Arawas, and all the officers and men of the forces engaged, for their admirable conduct and distinguished bravery on this occasion. The loss of Captain St. George will no doubt be as deeply regretted by the brave men whom he led and by his companions in arms as it is by this Government. The Government regrets to hear of the injury to Renata, and sympathises with the sufferers by the various casualties. We are very glad to hear that Te Heuheu and party have come in. From what we know of this young Native, and the circumstances under which he joined Te Kooti, we are inclined to deal very leniently with him—how far, will depend partly on his conduct in reference to Te Kooti now. He ought to assist in your attempt to capture him, which his local knowledge must enable him to do. His Honor J. D. Ormond, Esq. William Fox, Premier.