. In , there is short, but clear and comprehensive article on the leasing and management of land in Scotland; which contrasts favourably with the complicated system adopted in England and Ireland, and quite free of the serious Aggragrian disturbances in the latter country, on that important subject. A simple lease, stating the terms, which are generally for 19 years, is binding as a formal lease; not only on the proprietor, but on his heirs and successors. All permanent improvements, such as house-building, road-making, stone fencing, are at the expense of the proprietor. No sum for goodwill is expected by the out-going tenant; as it is deemed that the term and nature of occupation, has sufficiently remunerated him for all such expectations, excepting for manure, crops in the ground, and such transient matters as are of secondary importance. Usually a good understanding exists between landlord and tenant; and as early as the reign of James II, 1460, an Act was passed, ratifying those securities to the tenantry of Scotland; that are not yet enjoyed in Ireland. We therefore owe much to the Stewart Reign. Whatever the motives of the reigning Kings, - which were, no doubt, to abridge the power of the feudal Lords and Barons, for the great freedom, wealth, and prosperity, enjoyed by the tenantry in that country. claim from Mokau to Waipaua, South of Marakopa. Their inland claim goes to Puketarawhenua, on to Maungaro, on to Herangi, on to the Rohutu, on to Papakauri. Ngatirarua numbers about 150 men and women, and 50 children. :- Motueka, 70 Hene Peka, Te Taua. Matene. Aperahama. Motupipi, 30 Takerei. Ihaka. Purenuaia, 10 Tauati. Parewakaoho 20 Hamahona. Arahura 10 Paratene Wairau 30 Aperahama Honi Porirua, 30 Waikawau Mokau 60 are the original tribe of the Middle Island; and reside near Dusky Bay. They have been seen by the Ngatitahu tribe; 60 of them have been seen in canoes at the inlets near Dusky Bay. They resemble the Maori, and speak the same language. Tairoa says that they are a branch of his tribe; that separated from them a long time ago. :- Rangitane. Ngatikoata. Ngatirarua. :- Ngatikina. Ngatiawi Ngatikoata. Ngatirahiri Manukorihi Puketapa Kaitangata. Ngatituaho. Ngatitama 60 Ngatirarua 120 Taranaki 20 Te Keha 3 Ngatihinetuhu 20 The name of the East Gape Island is Whangaokeno. The point of land that juts out is the Kautuku or Tiarita. The number about 2500, or 3000, according to Rota, the Deacon residing there. Te Hokamau is the principal Chief next to Te Kaniotakirau. The God, or ancestor of a native tribe in New Zealand, called Hau, came from Ngakutaurua. There is a poem of the New Zealanders (Maori), respecting the migrations of one of their deified ancestors; who crossed from Table Cape to the West Coast, and recited the poem at different stages, or rivers he passed through. :- "Mania turanga Rau", - A person that owns or knows many places. "He Kanohi hoki tou Matariki", - Matariki has no eyes in reference to a scarcity of food. "Tupore rangi tahi Wakatakariri kei Rau rangi," - or kindness to strangers at first, and afterwards being angry with them, when some days at the place. "Kihai i oraora nga Kumi Kumi o Haumatangi," - in reference to the number of people approaching a place, for whom there is no preparation or food. "Thy lot in cast in stranger lands, Where jealousy abounds; Thy own race against thee rise, With loud and angry Bounds; But persevere with zeal and grace, Thy God will Thee sustain; And all thy troubles he'll efface, And banish all thy cares. May Heaven's protection thee attend Throughout life s lengthy day; And comfort thee through every step Of life s uncertain way." 1st. Hauauru. 2nd. Te Moni. 3rd. Ko Kiri Aperahama. 4th. Rangitoto. 5th. Wahanui. , the celebrated sorceress, is now sitting with me; but she declines giving, her incantations. She says that at night, when sleeping, if a person comes partly covered on the side of the face with a garment, that it is a friend. If a person stands still on coming, and will not leave when asked to do so, it is a sign of death. , a tribe of 100 men at Kawia; a branch of the aboroginal tribes of Parekau and Mania. Their Chief is called Te Wetini Wahia. They advance claims to Kawia, Hene, Hene, Marokapa, and Wikawau. Wairemu Tamihana and Raniera lost 2 pigs. Heard a gun fired, and pig killed at Turanganui, by blacksmith. Saw pork fat or lard in Blacksmith.'s. Blacksmith's wife said it was sheep's fat. They got salt from Kelly's. Denied having said it was sheep's fat. Hiko also lost a pig, by the same party. Israel Irons, at Kelly's, and George Beckham heard the report of a gun, on Sunday. On Monday Blacksmith's wife went for salt to salt a pig. Bob Kidd is supposed to have stolen £36 from Wiremu Tamihana on Monday 32nd. May; when drinking together at Kelly's. Te Aopouri occupy the land at the North Cape. The Rarawa from thence to Wangaroa. Te Rarawa and Te Aopouri occupy the land at Kaitaia. At the three Steeples, or Black Reef, there is good anchorage S.W. round to N.E.; and good land, thickly wooded. Waikawa, or Portland. Nukutaurua, the peninsul. Maungauro, N.E. side of Nukutaurua peninsula; good anchorage with all winds but N.E. A mare valued at £40 was seized by Kepa from a European, named Espie, for repairs of a native vessel; which repairs were not completed, owing to the natives not having supplied the necessary materials. Espie claimed the pigs for what had been already done to the vessel. Harris, as Espie's agent, allows them to retain the mare and two foals on payment of value of mare £40. Uren versus Patene, for mare or filly, bought and paid for by Mackey, but not delivered, and afterwards taken by natives from Patene as payment for adultery. Advised the restoration of the filly. Toni, a half-caste versus natives, for mare and property taken by them in payment for a case of adultery. Mare to be returned. Property or cash £12 to be restored. Wereta versus Harris; claim against a European named Steley, for maize given to him in 1839. Case dismissed as against Harris, who purchased the maize from Steley. I advised in numerous other cases; addressed the natives on the propriety of good conduct, peace, and friendship among each other, towards the Europeans, etc. Attended the Court held on the 23rd.; and was present with Archdeacon Williams at Mr. Harris', the greater part of the day. In reference to the Land Claims generally, I told the natives that I had not time to enquire into them at present. A case of Clayton's purchase was referred to me by the Archdeacon; who was anxious that the natives should regain the land, by restoring the value of the goods paid for it. I told him that I disapproved of the principle of accepting payment for land; as the natives might upset other purchases, on which large sums were expended, by paying back what was originally given to them; or, at least, that it was opening a door to the re-claiming of land, by them, that they had actually sold. However, I told the natives, that as the matter was not investigated by me, as yet, that I would give no opinion upon it; that they might arrange it with Mr. Harris, as Agent for Campbell, who holds the land from Clayton. The price asked is £330, or thereabouts. . To apply for £75 a year for Elliman, as clerk for Land Office; the Provincial Government to pay £50 for R.M. clerk. Both offices combined, it would be a saving. To appoint Domett sub-treasurer, in order that he may, in conformity with the regulations, instead of sending them to Auckland for issue. The Lands Office should be always kept open.