engaged writing at Mr. Taylor's during the greater part of the day, and in the evening came to the Inn. Natives of Putiki seem disappointed that they are not considered the only claimants to the land, and entitled exclusively to the compensation for it; but on the whole they perceive the justice of the others who have a claim, participating in the purchase. Probably they see it is as well for them to do so; as they find my principle is to let all who have claims, to freely participate, without distinction of rank, or race; as both these are too much over-rated in land negotiations. The chief has no exclusive rights, but what he claims in common with other members of the tribe, and any prominent