HC Deb 23 July 1861 vol 164 c1375
LORD ALFRED CHURCHILL

said, 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 FORTESCUE

said, 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.