THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 121

o'clock we left Opotiki. Tiewai also came with us,
as he wished to leave the place.
The Pai Marires seemed very devout, preaching,
praying, walking round a flag with a cross, and
some other signs in it, several times, bowing when
they reached particular spots, &c.; but their chief
act of devotion seemed to be raising the hand and
arm, or occasionally both arms, above the head; and
I observed that this was invariably done when they
came in sight of the ship. I have since been informed
that they firmly believed that their incantations
would draw the ship on shore; and Kereopa said at
Turanga, when told of our arrival, that he was glad
of it, as by his charms he could draw her into his
power. There are curious accounts of his per-
formances: an Englishman, who was at Opotiki, said
that he had seen several Maoris fall down in a
swoon when he raised his arm. No doubt he has
some knowledge of Electro-Biology, and the Natives
are firmly convinced that he is endowed with super-
natural powers.

The crew of the schooner had been released after
a very few days confinement, but Captain Levy's
brother was still under some restraint, more I believe
as a hostage for Captain Levy's coming back to
trade than anything else.

The schooner was to have gone to Tauranga with
a letter about Hori Tupaia, but there had been
several pretexts made for delaying her departure.

The details respecting Mr. Volkner's murder, as
reported, are substantially true, and too horrible to
mention. The Maoris seem to have been in a state
of frenzy, and his body was treated with the most
repulsive indignity.

Finding that we had only just enough coal left to
enable us to reach Auckland, I decided on dropping
a letter at Maketu, to be forwarded to Col. Greer,
and coming straight on; we reached Maketu at 6
p.m., left again at 9 p.m., and arrived here at 8 p.m.
this evening.

I cannot resist saying how much I am indebted to
Bishop Selwyn for his energy, knowledge of the
Maori language and character; and to Mr. Rice, as
interpreter, is also due my testimony to his zeal and
usefulness. To these two gentlemen is mainly due
the fortunate ending of a somewhat difficult and un-
promising undertaking.

I enclose copies of the following letters: -Letter
from Kereopa to Bishop Selwyn; letter from Tu-
ranga Natives to Hori Tupaia, chief of the Ngaite-
rangi people, Tauranga; letter of instructions from
Col. Greer, enclosing list of places at which it would
be advisable to call.

I have, &c.,
C. R. FREMANTLE,
Commander.

Commodore Sir W. Wiseman, Bart., C.B.,
&c., &c., &c.

A. J. Burns, Esq., elected to House of Representatives.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 19th April, 1865.

IT is hereby notified that a Writ, issued for the
election of a Member of the House of Represen-
tatives for the Electoral District of Bruce, has been
returned with a certificate to the effect that
ARTHUR JOHN BURNS, ESQ.,
has been duly elected.

FRED. A. WELD.

I. E. Featherston, Esq., elected Superintendent of the
Province of Wellington.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 1st April, 1865.

IT is hereby notified that a Writ, issued for the
election of a Superintendent of the Province of

Wellington, has been returned with an endorsement
to the effect that
ISAAC EARL FEATHERSTON, ESQ., M.D.,
has been duly elected.

FRED. A. WELD.

NOTE. This notice is republished in consequence of there
being no date to that which appeared in Gazette No. 12, of 8th
April, folio 73.

Bill (Auckland) assented to.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 6th April, 1865.

THE following Bill, passed by the Provincial
Council of the Province of Auckland, intituled
"Government Contracts Act,"
having been laid before the Governor, His Excellency
has been pleased to leave the same to its operation.

FRED. A. WELD.

Bills (Otago) assented to.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 3rd April, 1865.

THE following Bills, passed by the Provincial
Council of the Province of Otago, intituled,---
"Tokomairiro District Roads Lands Ordinance
1864,"
"Caversham and Green Island Districts Roads
Lands Ordinance, 1864,"
"Medical Practitioners Ordinance, 1864,"
"Education Reserves Ordinance, 1864,"
"Education Reserves Management and Leasing
Ordinance, 1864,"
"Otago Provincial Representation Ordinance,
1864,"
"Port Chalmers Municipal Estate Ordinance,
1864,"
which Bills were reserved for the signification of the
Governor's pleasure thereon, having been laid before
the Governor, His Excellency has been pleased to
assent to the same.

FRED. A. WELD.

Bill (Southland) assented to.
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 6th April, 1865.

THE following Bill, passed by the Provincial
Council of the Province of Southland, intituled
"Appropriation Ordinance No. 3, 1865,"
which Bill was reserved for the signification of the
Governor's pleasure thereon, having been laid before
the Governor, His Excellency has been pleased to
assent to the same.

FRED. A. WELD.

Assent withheld from Bill (Southland).
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 6th April, 1865.

THE following Bill, passed by the Provincial
Council of the Province of Southland, intituled
"Executive Council Ordinance, 1865,"
which Bill was reserved for the signification of the
Governor's pleasure thereon, having been laid before
the Governor, His Excellency has been pleased to
withhold his assent from the same.

FRED. A. WELD.

Further Notice to Provincial Auditors, under "Pro-
vincial Audit Act, 1861."
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Wellington, 20th April, 1865.

IN reference to a Notice published in the Govern-
ment Gazette, at Wellington, dated January 9th,
1865, which directs the Provincial Auditors ap-
pointed under the "Provincial Audit Act, 1861," to
forward their returns "for the future to the Office of