No. 41

With reference to my Despatch of the 8th Instant No 39, I have the
honor to forward herewith a copy of the reply I received from Admiral
Baynes to my requisition upon him to make some arrangements to
furnish due protection against the Indians.

2. I am happy to say all continues quiet amongst the Indians around
Victoria, and as the Admiral appears disinclined to take the step, I
have not pressed him to land a small guard at Victoria, as alluded to
in my beforementioned Despatch. I regret however that he cannot
station a Vessel for the time on the East Coast of the Island as I
requested, for although the occasional visits of a Ship of War are
most desirable, still her continued presence for a longer period
would be much more likely to produce lasting good.

3. The extreme penalty of the Law was carried into effect this
morning in front of the Jail at Fort Victoria upon the person [of] a Northern Indian who was found guilty at the last Assizes of the
Murder of a man named Brown. Everything was conducted with the
greatest decorum. The Indians appeared fully satisfied of the
justness of the measure, and I trust the example may not be
unavailing.