where I saw the most elegantly carved native house in New Zealand. The Chiefs soon assembled, dressed in handsome dog-skin mats, and spoke sarcastically - especially Raharuha, a second-rate Chief, - as to the benefits of Europeans; remarking that, if, at the towns where we came from, natives could get their goods for nothing, then he would think of having a town also. The old men were more favourable in their sentiments, welcoming us as strangers. I told them that I was not authorised at present, by the Government, to treat with them for land; but that I should hear anything they had to say on the subject, and learn their desires, for future consideration. At present I only wished to become acquainted with the place and the people. Mr. Harris asked me to dine with them; which I did, and found old Capt. Stewart there. Mr. Harris has a nice garden, and tolerable house. He has been 20 years in the country, and knows a good deal about the natives, and is communicative. Called on Mrs.Grace; who kindly invited me to go and stay at the Mission House, where she had a bedroom for me. I declined her kind invitation. Heard all she had to say respecting the late troubles of Rev. Mr. Grace with the settlers, for interfering with the native trade, and terms on which cattle are grazed; causing great confusion and discontent. Mrs. Grace is a remarkably nice person, and learning the native language rapidly. There are 96 Europeans at this place. A flourishing trade is carried on; and with a