and kind, both to myself and Mr. Taylor, whom he had insulted on his previous visit; and told that gentleman if he came more frequently he would be inclined to become a Missionary, but that he was insulted by the natives, who were very proud of their religion; but as he was so kindly treated by Mr. Taylor, he could not forget his friendship, especially in the present he gave him while at Wanganui. It is much to be regretted that that gentleman could not visit this neighbourhood more frequently. The result would be in a more kindly feeling existing towards both Europeans and natives; even if they did not adopt religious principles for a time, the good advice and