of schools, which, here, as everywhere else, seem to be greatly desired by the Native population. The Governor, accompanied as above mentioned, proceeded on the following day to Whangaroa; where, contrary to his expectation, no notice had been given of his coming. Messages were sent to the Native settlements in the neighbourhood, that he would meet the inhabitants on the following day; and in spite of the inclemency of the weather, a considerable number, including the principal Chiefs, but excepting "Paul", who was sick, came to the Mill; where a joint meeting was held with the Europeans; between whom and the Natives, a very friendly feeling appeared to prevail. The only sppeches made were by Hongi, and the brother of the man accused