Slept at the trader's Station, on the right bank of the river. Attended forenoon native service; and spent the day at Mr. Hamlin's. Waiting the arrival of the inland Chief, Te Koari Parae, and Te Ropiha. Enquired into a case of debt, Lewis versus Pita Rona. No evidence to prove the debt. Case postponed till Mr. Perry should be present, when Te Mahia should be fixed as the place for conducting the enquiry. Natives of Tiakiwai's tribe oppose the sale of their claims, in opposition to Te Koari; and requested me to be present to hear their sentiments; which I declined, telling them that I did not cause them to assemble; neither did I ask them for their land. Therefore, as I only wished them and Te Koari to meet, I should not have anything to say to them. My object being that they should agree among themselves, and afterwards that I should speak to them. I am sorry to be delayed here; but it is such an undertaking to come back. It is as well for me to settle things, as to go on. It