Equinoctial gales threaten to overtake us all this time, and probably will prevent the Ngatiawa migration for the present season. The wind is now blowing from the North, and will continue some days, till it is succeeded by rain. Left Jenkins' at 11 a.m. to meet the natives at the Pah. Ihaia's perseverance has gained several of the natives to favour the proposals of the Government, respecting Waitara land of this party. Tupe and Teretiu with Toheroa and their friends are the principals. At the commencement of the meeting, some of William King's party, especially the elder men of his party, spoke to the effect that they would not part with their land; that their throats should rather be cut on their land than they should part with it. I perceive