 at the Colonial Office, dated 1 February 1859, contains several passages of sublime poetical description that demonstrate the qualities for which he was preferred.Moody had hoped to begin immediately the foundation of a capital city, but on his arrival at Fort Langley, he learned of an outbreak of violence, at the settlement of Hill's Bar, that was led by a notorious outlaw, Ned McGowan, and involved a group of restive gold miners.Moody suppressed the rebellion, which became popularly known as "Ned McGowan's War", without loss of life.