From tho foregoing, you will no doubt draw the conclusion that there is no reason for tho colonists to be discouraged with New Zealand flax as an article of export. It has at present to contend against a prejudice arising fiorn inferior shipments in the first place, and kept up by tho large quantity of the same quality still arriving ; but if care is taken to prepare only the bright well-cleaned article, it will work into a large and sleacly consumption at remunerative prices. Still further, if the colonists will prepare it equal to that dressed by tho natives, there is scarcely any limit to the trade they can establish. I have, &c., Joiin Knowles. Socreta- y. The Hon. the Home Commiss loners for New Zealand.
THE DECLARATION OF WAR IN THE FRENCH SENATE.
