In the evening got to Rangihaeata's Pah. Received a very kind reception from Lieut. Verge, with whom I spent the night. Most comfortable. Left Paratahanui at 5, accompanied by Lieut Verge, through the new line, till within a few minutes' ride of Compton's, who I found with Maidhill, and Capt. Russell, who gave me a kind invitation to stay with him, and have a shake-down at the Stockade any time I passed that way. Called at Compton's, a settler from Manawatu, who superintended a road party of natives. It is pleasing to every one interested in the advancement of civilization, to see the natives employed in the construction of roads, that will be such a durable benefit to themselves, the English, and all succeeding races in the country. I could not pass the road, or the cheerful parties employed on it, without feeling a sensation of delight