articles for Turanga; that they had all their wants supplied by the Europeans already among them; that the Ngapuhis at the Bay of Islands quarrelled with the Whites after they sold their land, and could not get even firewood for themselves; that he himself was glad to see Europeans come among them, both by sea and land; that their new clergyman had thrown fresh light on the reduced value of English goods; that their former ministers gave them spiritual advice; but that this one combines temporal and spiritual advice. He welcomed us, told us that the natives greatly desired to see us, to regulate and advise with them, respecting their dealings with the Europeans. The whole of the natives seem very friendly. They gave us a calabash full of honey in the comb, melons, etc. Went down to see Mr. Smith, a Yankee, who is an extensive trader at this place. He received me kindly, prepared some food, and introduced me to a good-looking young wife, in appearance something like Lady Grey, which he brought from England with him. I am glad to have got this far across a bad, hilly, poor country, in perfect safety, excepting one or two cuts in the feet, that will soon cure. I hear that the natives are anxious to have a Meeting with me tomorrow. Walked down to the Pa with E Waka, and several other natives, to a small village; where we had a few speeches and breakfast. Thence to a Pa,