from Moiengiengi to Table Cape, and inland to Waikaremoana:- 1345 Males. 1110 Females 2455 Three fourths of these are baptised. Mr. Hamlin states that in some places the natives increase; and decrease in others. Land offered for sale by Te Matenga Tamihana, Matiu and Hopa Paora, Wiremu Paora, Te Hakari Henari. Boundaries:- Tamahine, Te Atutaroa, Orakawaitutu, Te Wairoa, Waiwakaane, Te Whare-o- tu Manuhiri, Te Arowa, Te Kapiti-o-Maku te rua, Ngarehu, Tau Kakaharoa, Te Huru Kino, Kaiupowhau, Opito, Tutaematuatua, Momoku, Nuhaka, Tunanui Otapaua, Otuaira, Parakore, Waimaunu, Wataroa, Okiwa, Waitawha, Taunitia, Takararoa, WaiKakopu, Wairoa. External boundaries of Block to be surveyed, partly by actual measurement, and partly by sketches with the prismatic; all provisional points and hills to be fixed on the boundaries, and the names marked. Survays of Reserves to be actually measured. Tuki Tuki from Patongata, to be surveyed by measurement, to beach and Kidnappers, and Island, fixed by measurement. Ruataniwha plains, 60 miles long, by an average breadth of 13 miles, contains 499,200 acres of the finest grazing and pasturage land in the world, with wood and water on the Ruahine and Manawatu ends of the Rangos. Spent the day at Ahuriri, with Mr. Park. Started at 3 p.m. on our survey expedition; Pelichet having gone on with his party on Saturday, Mr. Park and I came to the Awatoto; where I have held a long korero with Tareha, about the purchase of the Ahuriri Island; and the price paid for land at Taranaki; of which he had a great idea; which I moderated by telling him the exact truth, which always stands the test. Told Paora Kerepu that Mohaka should be surveyed after Mr. Park returned. Went with Mr. Park and his party to Omarunui; where I bid good-bye with them as they were to start on their journey. I came on to Hapuku's. Saw the Queen, Hinepaketia, who is ill. She has great influence, and a well-behaved person. I told her to send a native for food, to Ahuriri; and intend of giving her a present. Besides, Hapuku and she both agree to let me have their full co-operation, in selling the Wairarapa. It is a difficult thing to unite a party of natives, to agree to any subject, in which their jealousies of each other are concerned. Te Moananui is exceedingly jealous of Te Hapuku, and would rather not see the Patuki Kura plain sold. I told him to aid Te Hapuku; which he promises to do, evidently expecting a part of the credit for doing so, and concluding the sale - if it is concluded. We got to the Wakatatara about 5 p.m.; where a strong discussion took place, between Te Hapuku and Huhapata, the Chief of the village, who opposes the sale of Patangata, or rather of Pakihikura. Te Hapuku is determined to sell, and states that they are indebted to the Europeans for all the comforts they possess; that, although he has 10 wives, they cannot furnish him with any clothing; that all he wears is European. Therefore he wishes himself and his tribe to be European also. Te Moana recommended them all not to speak violently in my presence, but to confer among themselves, and settle the matter without delay; as I was anxious to be off. Severe headache; the natives talking all night does not improve it. In the morning we rode on with our party, for the Meeting, to Patangata; where we received a hearty welcome from all the natives, and where I have had quiet opportunities of advising Te Moananui to act with Te Hapuku in this sale; which he has done admirably; and I find that Mr. Colenso has been advising him well on the subject; and in fact I have every reason to think highly of Mr. Colenso as a zealous, conscientious man, and an excellent, devoted Missionary, well entitled to support from the Government. The Meeting at Patangata today was most satisfactory. A large Block of at least 200,000 acres has been obtained, including the former Block at Te Waipukurau. Ani, Te Hapuku's sister, and principal Chief, made a most impressive speech; bade farewell to the land, and turned her children over to my protection; and should not I, as the Agent acquiring this land, with the Almighty's aid, do all that lies in my power, for her children. To-night I have given her son, Hoera, a boy of 8 years old, one of my own blankets; and must give him a good fit-out, and see that he is not left destitute hereafter. If I fail in doing so, I shall be robbing an orphan of his natural rights. How many instances I met, in which there are demands on my private resourses! Poor Ani! I felt for her, as she spoke so feelingly about her child becoming a slave to Europeans; and confiding him to my care! The speeches were almost all favourable to-day. Wrote a letter to Mr. Colenso, informing him that at the Patangata Meeting, the natives add considerably to the Waipukurau purchase; that I saw the Wakatara and Patangata places he talked of purchasing for a Mission Station. The first is a romantic spot, if sufficiently extensive for the purposes we talked of, - that is, for the subdividing of a native village around it; in the carrying out of which I shall be really glad, not only to recommend its adoption, to the Governer-in-Chief, but also to give all the personal aid in my power; from a thorough conviction that it would be productive of much good in furthering Missionary operations; and in leaving evidence to posterity of the fruits of Missionary zeal, in civilizing the natives. I have frequently thought of the subject, since Mr. Colenso first mentioned it; and I shall continue, during my rambles, to note down such spots as will be best suited for such a purpose; and if we both succeed in fixing on a place, and obtaining the same, I hope the other project will not influence him to leave our adopted Island, in which he has laboured so many years. I would have called on Monday, but feared he was preparing for his journey. Part of Te Waipukurau he spoke of, offered for sale. The Kohinurakau opposition tribe, arrived, and spoke in favour of selling their claims; and even more than the others offered. Held several conversations with Te Moananui and Te Hapuku, advising them to forget former jealousies, and unite in the land sale, in which they seem thoroughly interested, and well-disposed. Mr. Alexander arrived from Castle Point. No news of Thomas, or Capt. Smith. Wrote an order for tobacco, and 4 lbs of tea, for the survey party at the A. Block. Also wrote to Mr. Ankatell, and Villiers. Gave Mr. Villiers notice to remove his sheep. Wrote to Mr. Park; also to Ropata Waiariki, of Manawatu. Ascended the Kauhehe hill; which commands an extensive view of the whole surroundings. The country is really beautiful, and extremely rich and fertile; with numerous lagoons, rivers, and forests of timber; besides hilly country for sheep and cattle, well covered with natural grass. Had a long talk with Te Hapuku, and others, about the point for striking off the external boundary; also respecting the Reserves. Attended forenoon service with the natives; and spent the day quietly. Te Hapuku is making a favourable speech to his tribe, before starting on the boundary line. My party are all ready; but their ''Kai'' is not yet out of the oven. We have beautiful weather, and hope to have God-speed with us, in carrying on the duties of this week. How seldom do we implore his aid in vain! We encamped at 4 p.m. at Maungarahirahi, while the natives went out pig-killing. Journey from the boundary at the Hawea stream, 3= miles. A quiet day with Te Hapuku in the tent. At 7 a.m. we started up the Maungarahirahi hill, and continued our journey; Mr. Pelichet taking his observations till half past 11 a.m.; when we halted, to dine, in a little flat under the range, which forms the boundary. At our last halting-place, Te Hapuku made a long speech in favour of selling the Wairarapa; which is firmly opposed by the natives there; and also by a man, named Wilson, and several other Europeans; although I believe the most respectable and sensible of the people are in favour of the place being purchased by the Government. We encamped at Te Pa-o-hine Mahanga; where Te Hapuku wishes for a reserve of about 100 acres; of which land, containing some fine forest trees of totara and kaikatea; it being one of the favourite bird-snaring; spots; and as there is an abundance of good forest running hence through the Block to Patangata, I consider Hapuku's demand rather moderate; and his whole conduct more favourable than would be anticipated. During the night we have had several grand speeches by the fire-light. Te Hapuku spoke with his usual force, after I had set the example; and speeches in favour of selling, settling other opposition; never interfering hereafter with European land; and treating the English well, were kept up till 12 at night; much to the enjoyment of our party, who have a great thirst for listening to speeches, and criticizing them afterwards. In the morning Ani, the great Chieftainess, and claimant of the country around, spoke firmly about her rights and possessions; and repeated her former determination to sell her land to the Europeans; as they were now waste. The birds, and usual food, that made the land valuable, have disappeared; ''and let us have Europeans to enrich our country, and bring goods for all, old and young.'' As we came along, I met Maika, one of Mr. Colenso's teachers; who brought me a letter from the former gentleman, the contents of which annoyed and surprised me. They were to the effect that he had heard numerous reports among the natives, a tittle of which he would not now relate; by which it appeared that I had departed from my original intentions, of only purchasing from the natives, what lands they did not require; and of having told Hupata, in defending his rights, that his word, as a single man against the majority, was good for nothing. Both these assertions, and all the others that Mr. Colenso has heard, are quite as unfounded as the great majority of native reports usually are; and however highly I have thought of Mr. Colenso, he ought to have patiently made sure of the truth of the reports before he blamed me for acts, of which I would not be in any way guilty. But when a person indulges in any particular theory, and opposes any particular acts, it is impossible to satisfy, or divest them of unfounded jealousies; unless they are very patient, discerning men. Justice, and fairplay to the Sovereign I serve, and all her subjects of every race, shall be my motto, as it always has been; let others say what they will. The people of Manawarakau are in opposition so much to Te Kapuku, from jealousy of his Chieftainship, and friendship to the Government, since my residence here, that it may be difficult to reconcile them. They all welcomed me in a friendly manner; and Mr. Colenso has favoured my mission among them more than I expected. At least he does not speak against me, in the manner of his letter; which I shall have the satisfaction of explaining to his face, as unfounded, would indicate. We lighted fires, and several speeches were made, during the night, for and against. Te Hapuku is now a staunch friend of the Government; and they have a good, and powerful ally. In the morning, the people of Manararakau agreed to let a small piece of land, they objected at first to sell, into the boundary; I having assured them that Te Hapuku had made an excellent reserve for them at Ohine Mahanga, a fine totara and pine forest; where there are some fine eel cuts also reserved near a nice bush. Slept at Mr. Tiffen's Station; where I ordered plenty of tobacco for the natives. How comfortable a thatched cottage looks in the wild, desolate wilderness of New Zealand! The cattle here look in splendid fat condition. We came on 10 miles to-day. Good grazing. We started to Tunigra, where we had a deal of ''Wakawa'', and quarrelling, about false reports circulated between Te Morena and Te Hapuku; also some speeches, threatening to hold some portions of land within the boundary, sold by the Chiefs. The opposition, however, was ended, from a speech I addressed to them, urging the propriety of reconciling their differences, and uniting in a friendly way, to settle the land question; that all their Reserves would be secure to them; that they should not raise up fresh fears, or engender feelings among their children, that would eventually kindle foolish strife between their children and the European children; that the Europeans, as they were aware, were a numerous race. To oppose strife to them would be folly; but to act mildly and quietly would be the surest means of obtaining their wishes, and of securing their rights, without infringement of any kind; that our laws were all powerful to protect them in their just rights. Paraone spoke very wildly to Te Hapuku, at first; but afterwards he came to me, and spoke very mildly, telling me that he only wished to give vent to his worse feelings; that he was only speaking to his relatives; and was only vexed that they did not sell all their land towards Ruahine, where no people lived, and which was useless; that he would have more readily agreed, than by selling the land around the places they were occupying. Morena seems vexed that Te Hapuku should discover his falsehoods, and opposition to the sale of land merely from ill-will and jealousy of Te Hapuku. Passed one or two nice spots, at Onepoto, and Pohatupapa; where we slept; and where Puhara came up to us. Wrote to Thomas, and Mr. Ankatell. In the morning we left for Parimahu; where we got to at half past 8. Here the Southern boundary is to be fixed. In proceeding to Porangahau, we met two men, whom the natives suspected of being deserters. They had not, however, the appearance or manners of a soldier; being loose and careless in their habit, destitute of clothing, and professing to be looking for employment. Got to Porangahau; and had a long conversation with Mr. Colenso, respecting his letter; and satisfied him that what he heard, respecting it, was incorrect. A long talk about a Reserve, to preserve the natives from entire destruction, which Mr. Colenso considered would be their fate, if some steps of the kind were not taken. His plan seems to be that one large Reserve, out of all the districts that may be purchased, should be made; so that the natives could always resort to it, and call it a permanent home. He still seems anxious to have a Mission Station; where he would be entirely isolated from the whites; and speaks of the district between Manawarakau and Waimarama, bounded by a range of hills that runs parallel with Te Tuki Tuki. The land, he tells me, is poor and hilly; not calculated for European purposes. There are 100 natives already residing in it. More could be induced to go there; and by getting a square mile of the land included in the present boundary, added to the said Block, he considers he might fix on that as a permanent home for himself and the natives. Moreover, he is quite of opinion that such an arrangement would add greatly to their religious and moral welfare, as a race. He certainly deserves the utmost consideration being given to his plans; as he has really worked a wonderful change on the natives of this place; and the whole bent of his inclinati on seems to be towards improving and promoting their Christian welfare. All I am desirous to obtain, is, his views in writing on these subjects; that I may submit them to Sir George Grey. I am afraid I have interfered with Mr. Colenso's religious duties, by coming here on Saturday; but I was afraid I should lose sight of him altogether, if I did not do so. The natives seemed to expect that Mr. Colenso and I would have quarrelled about a letter of his he wrote to the Chiefs; when he was under false, and rather excited impressions, respecting the proceedings of the Chiefs and myself. To their surprise, however, they find us very friendly. A beautiful day. We have really been most fortunate, in experiencing fine weather since we started. Attended morning and evening prayers at the Native Chapel, and dined with Mr. Colenso; remaining talking on various subjects. He is better informed on matters connected with the natives than most Missionaries I have met. Women's monthly sickness not known by New Zealanders till lately. Chasticy, when living with Europeans, of their women, beyond doubt. Mr. Colenso considers that land originally given as a gift from one Chief to another, does not empower the recipient to sell, but to hold for himself and successors; that no land should be purchased beyond Titiokura, as it would rouse the interior tribes against the Europeans, if such were done. Hapuku's ideas about Wairarapa; rights there; Early Church history; Telfords History; miserly conduct. Attended morning service at Chapel; and had a long conversation with Mr. Colenso, on land questions. Mr. Colenso seems most anxious, and agrees to finally fix on a Station for himself at Manawarakau; if the terms he proposes are acceeded to:- 1st. To have the land from Manawarakau to Waihopokia North, and thence South, as far as the stony beach extends towards Okura 2nd. That a large Reserve should be purchased there for the natives; and afterwards granted, or sold to them, at a low rate, as their wants might suggest. Mr. Colenso is a most zealous Missionary; but I fancy he has no fixed plan for the benefit of the natives; at least he declines placing his views on paper, to be submitted to the Government; and in my opinion that no plan will surpass that of selling land to the natives, wherever they may desire to settle, at such as will enable them to purchase, without distressing themselves. Tuesday. In the morning, Te Hapuku, Te Ropiha, Paora, and Hori Mania, and others, accompanied Pelichet and myself, to fix the boundary at Paremahu; thence in a direct line to Kouri hill; thence to Te Tuhi, and on to Ngawha, and on to Paraeroa stream. At 4 p.m. we got to Paraeroa, having walked steadily since 1 o'clock, at the rate of 2= miles per hour; - or, from Mr. Pelichet's remarks - about 5¼ miles in a straight line. The natives have come on, owing to the rain, more quickly than they would have done, had it been a fine, sunny day. The land we passed is rich in quality, with tolerable grass among the fern. The boundary, however, is not so well marked as I should wish; although it is not likely to be disputed; as we have dug holes on the ranges, as we came along. How very pleasant to have got such a good start over a rough road, with such a large party. Our encampment is in a small wood, watered by the Paraeroa river, over which I felled a tree for a bridge; which did not cross. I afterwards found a bridge higher up, formed by an old totara tree; over which I ordered my prty to come, and form our encampment on the North side of the stream; to be ready for an early move in the morning. The sound and reverberation of 100 voices, harmonising with the rushing of the stream, after heavy rain; combined with the dreadful sound of the youngsters' voices, as they climbed and scampered about; and the quickly repeated blows of the hatchets through the wood, - form a pleasing contrast to the stillness which Nature permits this place to enjoy. The natives are all in good spirits, and seem determined to hasten the tedious work, on which we are engaged. At 20 minutes to 9 we commenced our journey over fern hills, interspersed with grass. ''Paraima'', Apiata's kainga, in sight. To our left, as we came along, there is a small bush, on each side of the river Paraeroa; which would be useful for Stations; but as the natives are jealous about their land, and as the place is not now required, I will not ask for it till some future date, or if the place goes on. The heat of the day prevents much progress. At half past 12 we halted to rest, and lunch; and afterwards continued our journey over a rough country, not so well known by the natives, or so much valued, as would suppose. The birds of the forest, the native rat, the kiwi, and all the game that rendered this land of value to the natives, have disappeared; and as Te Hapuku to-day remarked, - ''Why are you so stingy about these hills? Their richness is gone; and let us now enrich them, or ''Wakamamona'' these valueless spots with pakehas.'' Certainly it is the wisest course they could pursue; and it seems a pity that persons of our own race should endeavour to throw cold water on their desire to amalgamate and live on friendly terms with the English colonists. We ascended a round hill, 500 feet, Tutai-o-te-Whanaupani; where we dug a square hole, and planted two ti-trees; Te Hapuku assisting in doing so. Encamped at night on a branch of the Maungarahi. The mornings are now very cold, - that is at break of day. At 7 a.m. we got under way. The country is poor, and broken. Too ferny for sheep; although there is a good deal of grass growing among the fern, which would keep horned cattle well. We ascended Tiriwha hill, or Te Arero-o-te-Atiwa; where we had a good view of Ruataniwha, and Te Waipukurau. The latter name has been given to this hill by Te Haena, one of the Ngatiawa in my train; who wishes to perperuate the cognomen of his tribe on this spot. Unfortunately we met with and killed a fine hog; which delayed us at Waipawa for the rest of the day. In the evening Apiata and his party came with supplies of flour, melons and dried fish for us; bringing letters, - one from Rev. W. Colenso, asking for a Stat on at Waimarama. Several good speeches during the night. my candle extinguished in the tent is the sign for all to go to rest, and sleep. Paratene spoke of the land transferred to the Europeans, being, with all its woods and hills, sacred for ever, and theirs equally so. In the morning we started through the plain to a conspicuous gap in the Range, named Tureirei; where Pelichet took some observations; thence - after I had a pig hunt - we proceeded to Maharakeki; the stream which forms our boundary, and on which I breakfasted the first day I entered the Heretaunga district; which improves, the longer I become acquainted with it. We descended at Te Rangitahia Pah, which is an excellent boundary, on the Maharakeki. Thence we proceeded a few miles down the river; where we encamped for the night. I administered some tea and medecine to Te Hapuku, who is unwell. Te Hapuku received a letter, of which there are many coming into the district, informing him that a great number of Chiefs have united together to hold their lands at Manawatu and Wairarapa, and strongly advising him to do the same. He is, however, too near to me to be influenced by such letters; and he appears to treat them with some degree of indifference, especially in my presence. The anniversary of my appointment, as Protector of Aboriginies, in 1844; of Inspector of Police in 1846; and of Land Commissioner in 1850. To a reflecting mind, these anniversaries should be accompanied with a due acknowledgement of the Almighty's providence, in blessing my efforts to perform my duties; and I should also thank the Almighty for bestowing such blessings upon me. Let us humbly seek his countenance and aid in my undertakings, if I am spared for the ensuing year; and let my mind be strongly imbued with feelings of justice to my fellow-creatures of both races. May the same God, Who upholds me, also uphold the natives; and cause my efforts to acquire their country, to prove an eventual, and present, benefit to their race, and all their posterity. They are certainly a most manly, interesting people; whose extinct on, or oppression, I should vastly regret; and whose improvement I shall always regard with equal interest as my own, - although I cannot carry out all the plans for their welfare, that I can forsee would be of great advantage to them.