the question connected with Kevins claim at Taupiri, Hone came on board in the morning to offer land for sale which is to be surveyed provided the unanimous consent of the natives be obtained. Sunday wind and rain all day. 25. Mr. McLean on shore at Mr. Preeces, wind and rain all day. 26. Mr. McL. dispatched a messr. to Whangapaoa requesting to know whether the natives there are now prepared to have the land surveyed which they had offered to the Government in that district. Mr. McLean returned high wind and heavy rain through out the day. 27. Wind and rain all day. 28. Wind and rain all day removed from Mr. Preece's point to Downing bay in consequence of the boisterous weather.