at the improvements the road-making must occasion among the natives, who mix together from all tribes, hostile and peaceable, uniting their differences in the promotion of one common object of common good. Arrived at Waikanae in the forenoon. Came on to Major Durie's, who returned at the same time from Wanganui; where he had been enquiring into the state of the roads and fences, and inspecting his Force at the Military station there. Gave notice of a meeting with natives for tomorrow. Met a drunken old sailor from Yankee-land, who I had with me at the North. He seemed desirous to treat me with every mark of kindness, which, from a drunken man is not at all times, of the most refined description. Met Mr. Wade of Hobart town. A very intelligent man. Knew Hales and McLean well. Spoke of Burnett's land and affairs.