NATIVE LAND CLAIMS. 1848. Waikanae, 24th. March 1848. The Ngatitawas claim from Wairua Tangata, a small lake near Wakarewa; and goes from there to a place called Paroa, on the south of the Mokau river, and goes inland in a straight line from Wairua to the Kaungoti to a place called Rangitiki, till it joins the Waitara river, inland of the Ngatirangi. A portion of the same tribe, who are now living at Wanganui, have a claim to a place called Potaka; and from thence the claim of the Ngatiawa goes on to Rerekapa, and over a hill called Kaitukupu, and goes t to Paparinga, and from there to Tongaportu; and originally their claim extended to Tapora, and from thence to Wareroa and to Muakatino river, and goes to seaward to a place called Ahuroa, and straight on to Paroa. A section of the Ngatitawas, called Ngatirangi, claim from Waimatangata by the sea beach to Waipingau, a small stream south of the Pareninihi cliffs. In this claim there are:- Males 65, Females 42, Boys 4, Girls 2. Four of this tribe are on their way to Taranaki. 5 Females; residing at Mangarautawiri, 17 males, 16 females. At Wakapuaka, 40 males, 21 females. At Chatham Islands, 4 males. Judge Chapman's work on the Indian Treaties contains considerable information on the management of Indian affairs in North America, and they very comprehensively embrace an outline of the cessions of territory terms of mutual friendship, ammenities to the Chiefs and other considerations granted by the U.S. to their territorial tribes - to whom according to these treaties great liberality has been shown and extensive reservations of land made for those who desired to live under the protection and jurisdiction of the states - reserves of 640 acres to 1 chief for services rendered to the state is a frequent occurrence, and decidedly better adapted to the habits of semi-civilized people to have lands in large contiguous blocks that scattered about on the .Z. C. system to which they could not in half a century at least induce the Native to accede. Form of Treaty of peace. A treaty of peace and friendship made and concluded between the President of the United States of America on the part and behalf of the said states and the undersigned kings chiefs and warriors of the Creek Nation of Indians on the part and behalf of the said Nation. The parties being desirous of establishing permanent peace and friendship between the U.S. and the Creek Nation and the Citizens and members therof and to remove the causes of war by ascertaining their limits and making other necessary just and friendly arrangements. The President of the U.S. by H. Knox secretary for the dept. of war whom he hath constituted with full powers for these purposes, by and with the consent of the Senate of the said U. States, and the Creek Nation by the undersigned kings, chiefs and warriors representing the said nation have agreed to the following articles. Art. 1. There shall be perpetual peace and friendship between all the Citizens of the U.S. of America and all the individuals towns and tribes of the upper middle and lower Creeks and Seminole composing the Creek Nation of Indians. 2. Acknowledging the protection of the U.S. 3. Delivering up citizens of the U.S. 4. Boundaries between states and Creek Nation preclude disputes to be clearly defined. 5. U. declaring solemnly their guarantee of lands to Creek Nation. 6. Citizens not being Indians settling on Creek lands forfeit protection of States and may be punished by Creeks as they please. 7. No hunting permitted on Creek land - or no inhabitants to go there without passport. 8. To deliver up persons of Creek Nation committing robbery in States. 9. Laws of State to extend to persons committing crime or or trespass against the person or property of peaceable Indians of Creek nation. 10. No retaliation nor reprisal to be committed till satisfaction is demanded of the party to whom agressor belongs and such satisfaction is refused. 11. Creeks to give notice of any designs which they may know or suspect in any neighbouring tribe or by any person whatever against the peace and interest of U.S. 12. To encourage peace and husbanding implements gratuitously. 4 interpreters for nation to have land but no traffic. 13. Animosities for past grievances to cease and foregoing treaty to be carried into execution with faith and sincerity. 14. Treaty to take effect as soon as the same shall have been ratified by P. U.S. with the advice and consent of the senate. In witness of all and everything herein determined between the U.S. and the whole Creek Nation the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals in the City of New York within the U.S. this day of year. On behalf of the U.S. I. Knox secretary of war and sole commissioner for treating with the Creek Nation of Indians. In behalf of themselves and whole Creek Nation of Indians. A.M. Gulliver. Sailed in the Curbon for Wellington being anxious to proceed there with the utmost expedition did not think it so advisable to take the land journey. I leave Taranaki with a feeling of some regret from a fear however unfounded that disturbances with the Natives may be more apt to arise in my absence however God the Protector of all his creatures will not cause those who confide in his Almighty power to be forsaken. It is a great satisfaction to me to have exerted myself indefatigably in settling all differences and questions that I could bring to an issue before I left New Plymouth. The Bell block is paid for and one great cause of irritation is prevented if not entirely at least to some extent. The Waitara natives have been visited and Patukakariki rebuked for his conduct towards the small coasters and evidently his running off when I ended my say evinced shame on his part for his conduct. Lord if it be thy will learn me at all times to do my duty in every situation of life fearlessly and honestly ever remembering that thou perceivest the inward thoughts of my heart. During the night very little sleep thinking of Taranaki and other matters, a strong breeze recommended the Capt. to lower his squaresail the wind being too heavy for crowded sail - how strikingly do the works of the Almighty exhibit themselves in the ocean, that a little bark with tottering sails should find its way to haven safe is due to a power unseen. A strong breeze from the W. & S.W. made Stephen's Island at 12 Meridian and anchored in the sound, at a small well sheltered bay, where there is a native village about 7 p.m. - just 24 hours from Taranaki which is considered an excellent run. Landed the little boat for news. Left the sound about 9 a.m. light breeze all sail set at the heads a gale and squally weather single reefed sailed hard beating up the harbour missed stgs once anchored about 9 at night got to Barretts hotel met Chapel the Governor in Chief's messenger. His Excellency was dining on board the Havannah ship of war. Chapel told him of my arrival at which he seemed pleased. Called at Govt. house at 10 a.m. Met the Gov. in Chief and Judge Chapman walking in the garden a short conversation about New Plymouth reported 100 Natives at work for settlers clearing bush and all quiet. Found the Lt. Governor and Rev. R. Taylor at Govt. House where I met a cordial reception. Walked with Mr. Taylor at at Mr. St. Hills for some time. Bathed with Lt. Governor in Evans Bay - dined at Govt. House with His Ex. Sir George Grey, Lt. Gov. Eyre, Col. Bolton, Mr. Thomas. Called on Governor Grey at Govt. House in the morning at 9 a.m. Called on him again at Mr. Thomas's at 2 p.m. Met Mr. Fox represented that I did not know of any desire on the part of the Natives to sell Manawatu. Made sundry calls Hunter Ingliss Wait Mr. Shane at Fox's. Kemps on business. At the Scotch church Sacramental Sabbath. Dined at Waits. Called on the Governor in Chief to represent matters connected with Taranaki. 1st. The want of an interpreter. 2nd. Employment of Natives on public roads. 3rd. Land purchase - Mr. Bell's report on the same. 4th. Some allowance for expense attending Natives at Taranaki to be considered by His Exc. there - to write to him on the other subjects. Attended His Ex. the Lt. Governor with reference to the purchase of land from the Natives. Wrote to the Gov. in Chief on the subjects introduced to his notice yesterday. Forwarded letters to Govr. in Chief saw the Lt. Gov. and Colonial Secretary received instructions for proceeding with the purchase of land between Porirna and Wanganui. In the forenoon forwarded requisitions for stationery. Dined at Judge Chapmans got some works relating to American Indians from him. Engaged at Pito One enquiry into claims to land at Puketapu Taranaki and seeing the Natives. In the evening at Mr. Strangs a dance. Letter writing and copying. At Scotch church Baptism sermon. Dined with Mr. McDonld. Documentorem. Went out for a walk to Mr. Strangs. Dined at Dr. Dorsets. A dance. Engaged reading books sent in by Judge Chapman respecting the policy pursued by the United States with reference to the aboriginal inhabitants of the American Country. Teas at Mr. Kemps wrote to Bethune and Mr. Strang. In the forenoon at Govt. House with Lt. Gov. bathed with His Exc. at Evans Bay. Talked of travelling through the Island - private conversation on several subjects. Writing to Taranaki copies of letters to Gov. in Chief for Capt. King. Te Hairana Te Ketu came to talk about his land at Puketapu told him the plan I should adopt would be to settle all the land questions as far as possible with the Resident Natives - give them an instalment and then come to the south and have a general meeting and settlement with the absentees which appears to be the best plan to pursue and gives general satisfaction to the Natives to whom it is proposed. I should bring this subject under the Governor's notice when an opportunity offers. Purchasing goods for Lt. Govr. for Wanganui. Writing to Taranaki. At Mr. Strangs in the evening. Attended Mr. Ingliss church called at Mr. Hoggs with Mr. Ingliss and Strang. Dined at Mr. Strangs. Engaged with Highland sports breakfasted at Kaiwara Mr. McDonald, and came from there with Lt. Gordon, A. McDonald, and the several highlanders about that place with bag pipes to Thordon Flat to have a shinty game found Bethune waiting for us with his tent pitched and refreshments in it. The Govr. in Chief came to see us before the game commenced, accompanied by his brother and Col. Bolton H.E. we gave him three good hearty cheers and displayed the utmost loyalty to our Majesty's representative throughout the games were conducted with great good humour and decorum no strife or enmity but all in perfect unison played their part with animation and cheerfulness - the bag pipes playing at the end of each game, the contending players distinguished by white and pink ribbon. Gordon's side and mine was white, Bethune's and Adam's pink. The play of throwing the hammer, wrestling and other athletic games being over, the party marched off with Gordon to his house, bag pipes playing a march. This being over they laid violent hands on me marching me on their shoulders to Barretts Hotel pipes playing on the left where they also carried Bethune and Adam. At Barretts I gave them some whiskey a few short words by way of encouragement to this effect: Scotchmen and Highlanders but more especially it is to me a sincere pleasure to meet so many people of the same land the same descent and origin met together to call to remembrance the sports of our parent land and not to forget them. Do not forget your country and your loyalty - Highlanders, your meeting together shows the energetic spirit that animates and whatever you zealously undertake you will - yes, Highlanders, you will do it. In the evening went to Mr. Strangs met the Gov. in Chief on my way told him how the day had passed. He laughed rather at my being carried and remarked they owe you that for settling the Wanganui question. I replied No Sir they are not immediate;y interested in that but they do it from my old Highland connection. Gov. in Chief sent for me to enquire into some reports the Chief E Puni circulated respecting the bad disposition of the Waikatos. Saw E Puni on the subject. Reported to the Gov. in Chief what E Puni told me - received compensation for the Wanganui question £105 deducting upwards of £9 for expenses paid by the Govt. Settled Taylor's a/c. £37 Mr. Bett's 20 passage 5 £62. What a comfort to be released from debt a most congenial cause of thankfulness. Received orders from Lt. Gov. Eyre to wait till he should accompany me did so - and wrote to Rauparaha on the subject of the Lt. Gov.'s visit. Wrote Brown and Campbell McDougall Dr. Sinclair Judge Chapman gave the Auckland letters to Mrs. Clegham. Breakfasted at Govt. House at 7 in the morning and started with the Lt. Gov. on our journey at 1/4 past 7, the Gov. in Chief having left in the Fly a little before them. A lovely ride pleasant companion the Governor relating Australian adventures. Lunched at Capt. Kessels Pauatohanui who accompanied us to Wainui to take the height of that range. Found our natives at Waikanae marched on same night to Otaki having lost our way in the dark for some time. Got to Tony Rauparaha's house good entertainment. Arrived at Manawatu broke the Barometer from jolting on the horse Gov. lost his prismatic compass. Tea at Mr. Duncan's invited to stay at Capt. Rolt's next Rev. W. Williams. A sail with the Gov. in canoe falling asleep while he was talking. Dead pig found by natives. Our boys annoying in not coming up to us till late - most ill behaved. Large native meeting. Went to service at Te Rewarewa where there was a large assemblage of Natives, well conducted during service, principally the Ngatiraukawa tribe, Governor Mr. Duncan and myself dined with Mr. Williams, bush fare. In the evening bathed with Lt. Gov. very refreshing tea at Mr. Duncan's Gov. slept in tent I at Mr. Duncan's. The beginning of another year how unaccountably time runs on in its progress. In the scale of spiritual improvement I fear this year finds me little in advance of last year. I must therefore in the time that is left me endeavour to obtain remission of my numerous sins and pray to the Almighty that if spared for another year I shall be found a better a wiser and more sincere Christian. This is a day of great enjoyment and festivity in Scotland as a contrast to the enjoyment of home at this season of rejoicing I will word my avocations of today and leave it for some one else to draw their comparison between the two countries in their change of entertainments. At 1/2 past 4 a.m. got up went to the Lt. Gov.'s tent to breakfast at 1/2 past 5 started for Te Rewarewa heavy rain bad road lost the path wandering in raupo swamps up to the knees in water. The Lt. Gov. dressed in a tartan plaid and plaid trousers a becoming dress for such an excursion but I thought they were not so becoming for him to wear as they should be for me. At 8 we got to Rewarewa dressed in a blanket at Rev. Saml. Williams tent while our own clothes were drying had some tea. At 11 a.m. attended Native meeting about 600 present. His. Exc. the Lt. Gov. told the Natives through me that he had merely come there to see them as a visitor not to talk about their land but if they desired to dispose of the lands they did not require for their own use that I was fully empowered to negotiate for them. He should be glad to see them at Wellington and to answer any question they might have to ask him respecting the intentions of the Govt. I then told them that I intended proceeding with the Rangitikei purchase and gave them this notice that they might not afterwards say it was done without their knowledge. Taratoa replied that he would not agree to allow the Rangitikei country to be sold nor would he sell any part of Manawatu - he should clasp the land in his arms and not part with it. Taikapura followed in the same strain saying he should have one side of the Rangitikei and Taratoa the other - the south side should be his and the north Taratoa's. Others followed in the same strain evidently opposed to the sale of any land whatever and apparently under some of Rangihaeata's influence who is strongly opposed to the introduction of Pakehas. Left the meeting at 12 pulled down the Manawatu a tolerable country nothing particularly desirable for settlers apt to be flooded - soil productive from irrigation but light - Kaikatea timber large Native wheat patches on the banks of the river. Hao luncheon at Mr. Kebbles who has a flourishing establishment a saw mill which also grinds wheat, trades largely with the Natives - newly married to Miss Flora McDonald a quiet unsophisticated young lady. Returned to Mr. Duncan's at 8 p.m. after a pull of 40 miles 25 pullers in the canoe. Cash paid for His. Ex.: Bread loaves 12/- Taratoa's brother 2/6 Pullers 2/-/- biscuits 2/- £2/16/6. Started from Mr. Duncan's at 1/2 past 5 a.m. got to Rangitikei at 9. The Natives anxious to sell their land Kawanaorei on Sunday wrote to me about his land Saturday before his death. The Lt. Governor told the Natives he considered their claims were just and he should send one back to see them about their land. Told them Taratoa was opposed to the sale - says the land was his. Lost the road in coming to Turakino found ourselves at the inland pah. Fed the horses after some trouble crossing them. Had tea got to Wangaehu crossed the horses near Kepe the policeman arrived at Mr. Taylor's 45 miles about 7 p.m. Paid Rangitikei natives ferry 4/3 Turakino 1/- Wangaehu boy 6 5/9 Note to be careful in purchasing at the Oroa. Stream empties into the Manawatu river. At Mr. Taylor's engaged writing and talking to claimants in the Rangitikei District, find Wanganui Natives in a good state. George King proposes to accompany me to Manawatu. Walk with the Gov. in the evening. Governor started for Taupo with Mr. Taylor. The Wangaehu chief came in to talk abot his land. Dined with Capt. Campbell slept at Mr. Taylors despatch from Govr. Grey to the Lt. Governor forwarded it to Lt. Gov. by 6 Natives up the river with all haste offered them £3 for their services. Saw Abraham about Wangaehu reserve and other matters visited Wiritiou with Capt. Campbell an excellent station for cattle and a beautiful picturesque spot fenced in by the Lakes and diversified by clumps of wood - dined at the mess slept at Capt. Campbell's. Engaged writing to Taranaki in the forenoon getting claimants of districts to be purchased collected. The Gov. and Mr. Taylor returned from their contemplated trip - too wild to cross the river to Mr. Taylors. Procured two kiwis for Capt. King of Taranaki price with egg 17/6. Attended service at the pretty little Wanganui Church well attended by the troops. Had a conversation with Major Wyatt between services wished for my advice respecting the cattle impounded by John Williams advised him to adjudicate according to the trespass ord. Dined at Mr. Taylors met the Gov. rather fatigued after his journey up the Wanganui. Walked with Mr. Taylor in the garden which is much improved by a nice pond and covered in by weeping willows and other shrubs. Two ducks a white and a black one swim in the pond to give a finish to the scene and impress you with the idea of black and white swans, the natives of Europe and New Zealand personified. Attended evening Native service a long chat with Mr. Taylor in the evening on various subjects. In the morning delivered Taranaki letters to Ihaia 2 Capt. King 1 Wicksteed 1 Dr. Wilson 1 Tamati Wiremu 1 Ihaea 1 Sergeant Halse - about deserters and conduct of Policemen Marks and Grey - gave the Lt. Gov. a copy of Mr. Thos. King's letter respecting Iwikau, with a note attached stating that Skinner's good character entitled his information to be relied on, made out a/cs. for expenses of Natives carrying a despatch to His. Ex. Charge £3-0-0. Had saddle repaired cost 2/6. Gave Jerry and Wyburn 2/6 each. Left Mr. Taylor's for Turakino and Rangitikei at 1/2 past 12. Had lunch in Mr. Taylor's party before leaving. Met a Native at Wangaehu got wet in crossing on his back. At Turakino met the deserter and my two Natives at Turakino. Considered it advisable to sleep at Turakino to see Aperahama and other Chiefs before going to Rangitikei. Got a nice clean house and friendly reception from the Natives. I have felt rather dull and heavy to say what occassions it I do not exactly know what occasions it, but God may dispel all and open up in his own time better prospects of cheerfulness and happiness. There are times when depression of spirit meets with corresponding elasticity, but all I desire is to be in moderate contentment without too much grief or joy. Marks and the soldier George Claret were shipmates 2 years in the Indian Capt. Hobbs - West Indian station. He states that it was not Mark's fault that he escaped. After a short conversation with the Natives last night I dismissed them all from the hut but the old ferryman Ekeve who was to waken me early in the morning. Got up at 1/2 past 5 had a wash in the Turakina river on the banks of which stands the Pa. Met an old woman going to the river ejaculating a prayer or incantation in memory I supposed of some departed friend. The words she used considering herself quite unobserved and therefore expressing the natural emotions of her mind were E kui e korau mo koe, or O woman thou art gone! She added other words which I could not distinguish as I did not wish to interfere with her morning devotions. It struck me by the manner and aged appearance of this decrepid old woman that she was pacing over a spot on the banks of the river where she was in habit of frequently coming perhaps every morning when she got up to lament the death of some departed friend or child of her own that might have died near that place. My curiosity did not lead me to enquire into the case then, but I shall do so as it is interesting to notice these bursts of Native feeling so naturally manifested. The Natives were formed in a circle round my house to have a talk about their land they said they were all dark at not hearing a word from me as they anxiously desired to part with their land as an inheritance for the Europeans and they had not yet heard anything from me to cheer them up in their intentions. At 7 a.m. we left Turakina accompanied by Aperahama the chief of Wangaehu and several young chiefs one of them a son of Kawanu te Hakekis was dressed in an officer's red caat and the others all vied with each other in dress and equestrian equipment and management of steeds. Unfortunately however they were not all adept riders. Kawana's son with his fine red coat was seen flying off his horse which bogged in the sand and precipated the rider some yards off his back. I encouraged him to get on his horse and although he was bleeding from the nose he soon forgot the misfortune and was seen in chase of a wild pig we met on the road in full glee. We now came on quietly till we arrived at a small bush when Abraham signed to me to take off my hat as it should be destroyed by the bushes. His horse took flight threw him off and injured his eye making a large wide cut over it he fell down and would not have moved only I encouraged him on and told him his accident was not serious. A contrary remark would have impressed him with fear and probably he might not move for a day. These accidents might be considered by the Natives as ominous of bad prospects in our mission but it should more properly be attributed to their want of skill in riding. It is only since the Wanganui land question was settled that they could be said to possess a horse. The settlement of these questions do more in restoring tranquility in the Islands than all the military and naval efforts combined can effect good as they are in their way. After getting up Richd. Deighton Interpr. and Mr, Chamberlain called to see me after breakfast the Natives collected to talk about their land. I opened the meeting which was attended by all the Rangitikei people about 115 in number inclusive of men women and children and told them that they had all had a full opportunity of considering what they intended to do with their land. The advantage of having Europeans among them, the riches they would thereby acquire, the peace it would establish and the propriety of having our proceedings openly discussed with all the surrounding tribes who were opposed to the sale of the land, that the sun of heaven was reflecting on all of us at this assembly and that I did not desire to have any of our meetings or boundaries defined in darkness. Talk on then my friends talk on it is not desirable to take advantage of your present excitement to entirely dispossess you of your lands although you place at my disposal. Hunia Kawana's son spoke first and said: What we have to look to is the boundary between ourselves and the Ngatiraukawa. Mr. McLean says this must be decided first then we must look to the places we want reserved for ourselves and let all our other lands be given over to the Europeans. 2nd. Kingi Hori a fine specimen judging from his features and grey hairs of an old New Zealand chief spoke in a most favourable strain, saying we little to say we leave all the thoughts and place all our lands in your hands for the Governor and the Queen. My greenstone or meri and great things Totara etc. I give to you to let others be hard about their lands. I will not be so, what is the use of keeping the land Europeans desire and they shall have it. My ancestors bones the place of their valorous deeds and defeats are given up to you. In a second speech he said I wish to be friendly with Taratoa and let him have some land at Poutu. 3rd. Hura. We give up this land to you to the Europeans. 4th. Kihamana. We give up our land as a hei or breastplate fixed to the neck and your words shall be our necklace or bond. 4th. Hori te Mohi. I have only one word to say which is to give my land to you, so all of you belonging to this place agree and do the same. They all responded in a cordial tone Ai ai or yes yes. 5th. Reihana Moitai. The boundary of the land at Murupapaka was once in the hands of other Natives now it reverts to me. Omurupapaka is the boundary and Oruakatana is also the boundary including Omurupapaka. There is nothing more to say but to give up the land to you. 6th. Peni Anune. Agreed to the boundary at Omurupapaku. 7th. Parakaia. The land is gone to you. 8th. Te Akoai te Tahana. In former times I was friendly with the Natives and known only to them to Ngatiraukawa now I wish to know Europeans and be friendly with them. He recited the following piece of poetry: Tera tawera Na te atu i hake Tuku ihi ki raro Na hei hoa moe Ake - Kia pai E te Iwi te Wakamaniaroa Mukai atu ki Waihora Pakai Atu ko ata ko Te uri tena. Honi Wiremu of Putiki a young intelligent chief gives me the following information respecting the first probable cause of outbreak that may be expected at Wanganui Ngatiruaka of tauitinui at Pukihika - are not yet satisfied for the young men hung in the Gilfillan affair and their threats lately made are to the effect that they must either have Europeans or natives when they can as payment - this tribe are the near relatives of those who were hung they would carry out their design on either native or European stealthily. Ngatihau Te Mata and Pehi chiefs have expressed similar sentiments to the tribe before mentioned, Ngatiruaka. Tauru - Tamati Paora te Kahu atua - Rawiri Poraru, and Ngaiariki of Ngati had expressed themselves desirous to kill the Pakehas. Honi Wiremu, dispose of land at Kaninihi. Ngatihau's revenge would likely be on acc. of the chief Maketu. Note. Mr. Taylor will leave Wanganui about the beginning of March for Auckland - and I shall endeavour to accompany him. Mr. Taylor has bespoken 100 logs of timber for the hospital Tutau Eka. Crossed to Mr. Taylor's to stay. Mr. Taylor left for Wellington. Brown and Witene Te Meihana of Ngatiruanui had connection with Rihipeti a married niece of the Witenes and his sister Ngape. Wi Tana heard of this and went to have a taua to Puketapu and burnt some houses Timu of Puketapu the husband of the woman and destroyed some wheat by fire. Brown interfered in this affair his woman belonging to the Puketapu tribe. Brown took some things from Ngapei a sister of Witanas living at Mr. Cooks. Ngapae sent to inform the Puketapu of her things being taken from her by Mr. Brown. Ngapei and Te Tana her brother went to town to get some satisfaction or rather to remonstrated with him for his interference with Ngapei. Others of the Puketapu tribe who had been to town to get some satisfaction or rather to remonstrate with him for his interference with Ngapei. Others of the Puketapu tribe who had been to town purchasing a cow joined Ngapei, and Brown was driving them off and the aggrieved party Witana would not go, and Brown struck him on the head whilst sitting with a whip. It is at present doubt Several Europeans are entering into arrangements with the Ngatiapa tribe for depositing cattle on their lands which they wish to dispose of and I fear this will occasion some difficulty in effecting a purchase of the district. John Cwens signed a promissory note for £16 due to me to be paid to Messrs. Taylor and Watt in monthly instalments of £. Peter Marks sworn in by me this day as Police Constable for the Islands of New Zealand as I am subject travel to many parts of the Island it may be as well to swear them in for the Islands unless they acquire an erroneous impression of not being required to act in every place in which they may be required by their Inspector. ful whether the wound will prove fatal or not. This occurrence took place on Thursday. The medical report together with Capt. King's of this will be already furnished. E Waka tells me that Witana is uncle to Timu whose wife committed adultery - went to burn his wheat and houses as his wife had misbehaved with a Ngatiruanui native who absconded after committing the act. The adulterer and adulteress are frequently sacrificed for their crimes - the husband kills the adulterer or his relatives do so for him, and the relatives of the woman put an end to her for her conduct - the death of an adulterer is not revenged by his tribe. Kai Iwi encamped for night Mr. Kelly along with me. Left Wanganui for Taranaki Land question settled Natives in good humour and everything satisfactory. Poor Capt. Campbell lost his bay of my grey horse.