probably wishing, from his description, that it should be overlooked by me, in my progress along the country. Te Moana came to see me, hearing that I was laid up with my foot. He seemed very anxious about my intention of going to Turanga; which I told him could not now be accomplished for some time; therefore that he need not be so alarmed about my leaving. He fears, if I leave, that his land will be rejected, and others offered at Turanga, considered earlier than his. Reading Major Mitchell's ''Travels'', which are most interesting, especially his remarks about the Darling river tribes. A fine quantity of Hapuku, and other fish, was brought ashore to-day, by Mr. Ankatell's man, and some of my natives. I hear, from Ngapapa, Chief of my party, that Wiremu Te Potangaroa is a great Chief, possessing all the land from Porangahau to Castle Point; a great portion of which, although he conceals his motives from me, he intends to dispose of; which would give the Government a fine line of coast. Further supplies from Mr. Colenso, of apple pie, milk, gooseberries, etc. The weather is well-suited, from the heat and moisture of the atmosphere,