little encouragement, it would become a most prosperous portion of the Island. Slept in tent; and had a long conversation with some of the natives in front of the door, before going to bed. Breakfasted at Mr. King's; who lives in a neat cottage. Dined at Mr. Harris'. Took a ride to Puketapu; where I had a good view of the country. Called at Mr. Rich's., just returned from Auckland; 4 days' passage. News General Pitt's death, 4 weeks ago. Tea at Mr. Rich's. They seem agreeable people. Spent the day at the Mission Station, which is a comfortable place, with good garden. Started to Turanganui with Mr. Harris. Called at the settlers' houses, and dined with Mr. Dunlop; where we were joined by Mr. W.B. Baker, from uawa; who arrived with the celebrated Chief Te Kani Otakirau, who frankly welcomed me, although he was taken rather by surprise when I got up to him. We got back in a heavy fall of rain to Mr. Harris'. The only emblem of Chieftainship about Te Kani's person, was a bone meri, decorated with tapes of hair about the handle,