subsided, by the voluntary offers made by the tribes of this coast, to tender their assistance, whenever I get into any difficulty with the notorious Puketapus; and satisfies me that they would not either coalese, or take part with them in any engagement; but would sooner die alongside of the Europeans than even remain neutral. This ought to be acknowledged as a blessing from Divine Providence, who clears our paths in the darkest and most intricate times. Old Paul of Worea says - "I love the pakehas, but