Messenger arrived at 8 p.m., with despatches from Wellington, stating that proceedings at Ahuriri were approved by Sir George Grey; and announcing the arrival of two surveyors. Spent the evening at Mr. Rich's. Accompanied by Mr. Harris, Rich, and I went out to see a flat of land extending in a Northerly direction from Turanga, at Wairengahika. A body of natives were assembled to discuss the sale of their land. Some objected, till Te Kani Otakirau and his cousin Rawiri were agreed. Others favoured the sale; and Kautia, a man of great influence, is endeavouring to unite the natives to favour a sale, and have a large body of Europeans. I have now a good idea of the general character of the country; which is certainly a fine, although rather limited, district. Mr. Smith gives the yearly export, by himself, from Turanga, at:- 5000 bush. wheat. 20 tons salt pork. 3000 bush maize. 2 tons bacon and hams. Mr. Harris:- 10 tons onions. Simson gives his return at:- 2102 bush wheat. 4,5 tons pork.