On the 6th May the Governor Captn. Steward and Mr. McLean arrived at te Awahou, Manawatu. On the morning of the next day the Governor had an intervievs with a large body of the natives assembled from various parts of the coast to do honor to his first appearance amongst them. On this occasion the natives exhibited a warmth of feeling and a degree of veneration towards the representatives of Her Majesty which must have been highly gratifying to His Excellency as it was to all who witnessed it. The chiefs present expressed their satisfaction with the Queen's rule and declared themselves anxious to remain faithful and loyal subjects of Her Majesty. They had experienced the blessings of Christianity and the benefit resulting from the establishment of English laws, that therefore they desired no change, but hoped the Governor would do his utmost to promote order, peace, and love amongst them.