which I delivered her over to Espie, thus settling a case that has been pending for the last 4 years. Dined with Mr. Rich. Called on Mrs. Grace. Offered a reward of £5 to any native who would inform against the future sale of gunpowder, which will effectually put a stop to that system. Agreed to take young Ed. Harris with me for a few months, to see what he may be able to do. An uneasy night at Mr. Dunlop's. Noisy. This day will be long remembered at Turanga, as being the first on which a Magistrate's Court was held. The attendance of natives and Europeans was large. All the principal settlers were present; and throughout, the case excited, in all its stages, great interest. The natives gave their evidence with directness; and Thomas Halbert has been proved guilty of illegally selling to the natives, Paratene, and others, 15 cannisters of powder. Judgement in the case postponed till 10 a.m. tomorrow. The respectful silence and attention, paid by all parties, was very noticeable.