he moderated his claim, by only asking two bags, which Capt. King and myself agreed to give him; but his son urged a claim for the £50; which I told him could not be granted, except by holding a public meeting of the natives, - which was agreed on, for Friday next. The division amongst the natives themselves is going on most satisfactorily here, there being no complaints; and the natives appear to fully understand all that has been done with reference to the land, most clearly and distinctly. Some flour and sugar has been supplied today, as well as potatoes. Honi Ropiha, and indeed Poharama and all the Chiefs, have behaved well, and very straight-forwardly on this occasion. Kanawa's letter, respecting Rauparaha, causes some sensation amongst natives and Europeans. Dined with Bell at 7 p.m. afterwards went home with Webster. The natives perfectly quiet, and apparently satisfied with the division of the compensation money. Had a long conversation in my room this morning, on the folly of their being opposed to amicable arrangements with the Europeans. Saw Bell about the land for the Whalers at Koturoa; replied to a letter from Robert Sinclair, on the subject. Paid Brown on account of Black, £10. Sent Carrington to enquire what land some of the Moturoa natives wanted, near Matche's section. It appears to be a cultivation on a section of Captain's; which I have granted them for two years, - provided they fell no timber, and confine themselves to their present cultivations. Arranged to let Brown have the large mare's foal, at a price to be hereafter fixed. Nothing particular transpired. Received a letter from Mr. Bell, in reference to transfer of the recent purchase to the Government. The road party getting on satisfactorily. Forwarded a reply to Mr. Bell's letter. Erangi signed the Deed of Conveyance to the Government for the Ngamotu purchase, at my house; also his son, and a relative, E Harry, Pipeka Waka's wife, Kereopa, and another Taranaki