472 ADVENTURE IN NEW ZEALANp. Chap. XVUI. 
CHAPTER XVIII. 
News of the appointment of Governor Fitzroy — Modified agree- 
ment between the Company and Lord Stanley — Expedition of 
H.M.S. North Star — Negotiations for the recovery of a stolen 
boat — Letter of Rauperaha — Major Richmond at Nelson — "War- 
rant against Rauperaha and Rangihaeata — Ridiculed by Sir 
Everard Home — Dismissal of the frigate as unnecessary — Effect 
of impunity on the natives — Disallowance of Ordinances — Land 
Claims Bill — Corporation Bill — The Company's offer to build a 
lighthouse — Obstructed by Government delays — Proceedings of 
the Wellington Corporation — £' Waho rescued by natives from 
the Police — Letter of Major Richmond — Conduct of Mr. Clarke 
junior — Rauperaha s son — False rumours at Otaki — Threaten- 
ing behaviour of Rangihaeata — Conversation with Rauperaha — 
His statements — Correspondence — Trial of E Waho — Menacing 
movements of natives — The Hutt road — Haunts of lawless 
natives. 
The next day, the. 13th of September, the Ursula 
arrived from England. Among other passengers was 
Mr. F. Dillon Bell, who had been for some time Assist- 
ant Secretary to the Company, but had now emigrated 
as an agent for many of the absentee owners of land 
in the settlement of Nelson. He came into the room 
where nearly the same party as on the previous day were 
congregated. After the first greetings were over, he 
said, " By-the-bye, I suppose you know that Fitzroy is 
'* Governor !" Some turned j)ale, others became flushed 
or bit their lips, and a chill silence ensued ; till one, not 
the least persevering and energetic of the group, said, 
" Well ! five years more of troubles and difficulties ! I 
" believe that is the time that a Governor's reign 
" lasts." And he took his hat, mounted his horse, and 
rode at an angry gallop towards his farm, without 
