of poetry, in which they all joined in the chorus, indicative of their determination to hold the land on the South bank of the river. - An old Chief of the Ngatiapa, said, - "Let us have short talk. "Ngatiapa, do you all agree to sell your land, and give it into Mr. McLean's hand?" They all replied "Yes", most unanimously. - a Ngatiraukawa Chief, spoke violently against the sale of land to the Europeans, saying, - "Look at the Wairarapa, - a few foolish people of that place offered to sell their land; but on consideration afterwards, they would not sell for any amount." -