Paratene said something about Mr. Cutfield, to the effect that he would go to the station to have a quarrel with him; but, that I conceive to be mere native bounce, and part of an ancient custom, when their land is taken possession of. Monday 6th. March 1848. Breakfasted at Mokotonu. Complaint by Mr. Blake against Minarapa, for having had connection with the native woman he lives with. Gave Minarapa a good lecture, telling him I would deduct a part of his pay, if such misconduct was proved against him; that the object of a policeman and police force was to suppress all such immorality, instead of being instrumental agents in promoting it, and setting