heads of the river. I told him by steam-boat; and that the Pirikawau can tell that steam railways are used in England for land communication As he siad, we could not get to the middle of the river by sea. He talked with less reserve and freedom than he has yet done, but is rather afraid of my gaining ground among his people, and seems desirous I should go back to Wellington, and still is anxious to have my presence on their starting point; as he says they will not go far without me. Making quiet enquiries, and satisfactorily I replied to all the questions of the several tribes assembled here.