Adjudicated in Halbert's case, that he should pay £20, and 14/6 costs; which sum he has paid into my hands. Native complaints referred to me, are adjusted. Spent the day at Mission Station, and Mr. Rich's. Writing to Auckland. Sent powder on board ''Benlomond''. Heavy rain. Went to Turanganui. Delivered bag containing £20.14.6 cash, and packet of despatches for Colonial Secretary; for which, and the 16 canisters of powder, D. Campbell, master of the ''Benlomond'' gave me receipt. Dined with Mr. Dunlop. Met a Mr. Gavin from Ayrshire; who was taking a trip for his health in the ''Benlomond''. Said to be a man of £5,000 property. Wrote McInnes, who has gone, as I learn, to Moreton Bay, to join his Uncle. Called at Yankee Smith's; to whom I gave an order for £18, on Bethune & Hunter, dated 24th. inst, for the saddle, and other goods, I had from him during my stay there; including 2 blankets, 2 shirts, etc. to Ruharuhi. I hear that the settlement in the powder case has had a magical effect on the natives; many of them paying up debts that were given for lost; and demanding what was due to them from the traders.