their own interests; that no opposition to us could be either durable or successful. To-day, or on the morrow, I should inform them more distinctly of what the Governor's intentions respecting their land was, thinking it best to give them a little time to reflect on my introductory speech, to which they listened with grave, silent attention; and for some long time no one got up to reply; but all seemed panic-struck, probably with the force and obvious truths of the arguments adduced. May God, whose power alone can change the heart of man, grant a favourable turn in the minds of the poor obstinate portion of the natives. Wrote a note to Major Durie, who came down to see and hear what was going on. I could perceive that my party - as I may term the favourable natives - began to evince an air of