himself, be the first to bring such offenders to justice. Paora Turangapito, the principal Chief of Turakina, and leading warrior of the Ngatiapa, next addressed his followers to the effect, that the alteration of the lands of their fore-fathers and ancestors was a great event, and one in which he was glad to take part before his death; a circumstance likely soon to take place, as he was labouring under severe disease. But he trusted his survivors would carefully observe and fulfil their present important engagements. One or two laments over their country, were recited by this Chief, the whole tribe joining in the chorus. Aperahama