of himself and all the tribes along the coast, requested our interference. He had travelled a distance of forty miles in eight hours, to acquaint us of what he had heard; after which he returned home. I attended Church as usual and conferred with Mr. Bolland after Church time, telling him that I had fully made up my mind to start without loss of time, to Wanganui; and thought it might be well for him to come also; as his influence with the tribes of Taranaki connected with the Church Mission, might have a good effect. He agreed to be ready at an early hour on Monday. This evening several natives called on me for advice, as to their coming with me to Wanganui. About 12 o'clock at night about 60 of the