in that part of the country have given up their warfaring intentions, there are still some restless young men who are apt to create distubances, if not checked and advised. Whilst at Mrs Chapman's, I was glad to have met with Mr. Smith, the young gentleman residing at Maketu; who informs me that the natives around him, are living in quietness, as you observe in your letter. From Rotorua, we came on to Rangitoto Te Paripari Taonui's place, and thence down the Mokau river; arranging all the matters amongst the natives, and making such enquiries amongst them, as led me to find out their general feelings, and advise them on every difficult subject that annoyed them. The journey being now terminated, and having returned to Taranaki, I will lose no time in furnishing you with a full Report of the Expedition; and as Mr. Whitely leaves here for Kawia shortly, there is just time left to advert to a few of the passing events at Taranaki. There have been one or two instances in which the natives have given some trouble, especially with Capt. King. His cattle having trespassed on some of their gropund, caused them to make more exhorbitant demands than I would have complied with, were I at home. They have, however, apologised to me, and seem sorry for their rashness. At present they are under fear of an attack from Waikato; having cursed Taonui, the Chief of Mokau; information of which had not reached him, when I was at his place. Waitara, the Chief owning the Hydras, tells me he is prepared to pay 80 more pigs, in fulfilment of his contract, but would like to know where and when the vessel may be delivered to him. He is very proud of the Governor's attention, and though I do not suppose he has the full number of pigs ready, he seems anxious to make good his promise; and when an opportunity presents itself I will write you again on this subject. I am exceedingly glad