(N.B.) The following seems to be only part, and some of it seems to be missing. It is a fact worthy of observation that the Waikatos, in returning their conquered enemies to this district from which they were captured, without any recognised stipulation or condition respecting their lands, excepting a formal understanding or advice emanating from the Missionaries, who were instrumental in returning them, that they should occupy their own lands exclusively, - did thereby acquire the same right of property that they had forfeited, when subject to the Waikatos. It does not, however, appear, - neither is it probable that the Waikatos granted the same privilege to the natives who abandoned the district from fear of their incursions. Their clemency in this respect only extended to those with whom they became associated and familiar, by the circumstance of being conquered; and family connections arising from intercourse with the conquered females. Indeed, some of the Chiefs, in warm terms, have openly expressed their