§ LORD ALFRED CHURCHILLsaid, he wished to ask the Under Secretary for the Colonies, What is the nature of the Despatches received by the last Mail from New Zealand in respect to the renewal of hostilities?
§ MR. CHICHESTER FORTESCUEsaid, the news received by the last Mail from New Zealand was hopeful, though uncertain. An entire cessation of hostilities had for the present taken place, as a season of the year had come round when they could not be conveniently carried on. The Governor was engaged in operations during this season which he hoped would lead to a general acknowledgment of the Queen's authority, but at the same time he could not speak with certainty.