a bad example to the natives. He was also told that if the case were corroborated by other evidence besides the woman's, I should fine him. Called at Mr. Riemensnider's. Found him recovered from his illness. He heard it reported among the natives that Mr. Ball had quarrelled with me, the result of which must be that I should go back to England, and that what I had done should not be allowed by the Governor. It is a pity I find the natives so susceptible of bad impressions, and a person of Mr. Bell's character so regardless of himself as to endeavour to incite the natives against the officers of the Government. For myself, personally, his attempts to undermine the influence I possess, I forgive; but the public interests are in a more dangerous and precarious state, as far as the natives are concerned, than ever