statements, in reference to the evils anticipated by His Excellency, in reference to the purchases made by the Missionaries. Purchased box and goods from Mr. Colenso, for £13.17.6. Left Mr. Colenso's in the afternoon. Called at Te Awatoto, where I met Tareha and Te Moana-nui, with whom I had a long conversation. Spoke to Tareha about selling the land at the entrance of the Harbour, on both sides; as the place would be an awkward purchase without it. Got to Mr. Ankatell's in the evening. Received a letter from Hori Nie Nie Te Waipukurau, in reference to a Surveyor being sent first to survey that Block. I sent a reply by same messenger. Takamoana has come to see me. My boys who crossed the Harbour for water, - there being none on this sanspit, - got a good ducking; and one of them Anatana's son, Hori, ventured back this evening with the canoe; the others being too frightened to undertake the crossing, from the heavy sea. I fear this place will become dangerous for boating, when it is established as a town.