He asked me what my talk was, but I told him that my talk must be postponed till I could see Governor Eyre, when we should have a Korero. Saw Mr. Duncan of Manawatu at Major Durie's. Left Major Durie's at 8 in the morning for Wellington; he leaving at the same time with Rev. Mr. Duncan for Manawatu, and from thence to inspect his policemen at Wanganui. Called at Jenkins' on the way. Ascended by the new line of road, which resembles very much the ascent to the Blue Mountains in New Holland; with deep ravines and gullies over a wild, mountainous country, rising gradually to about 300 ft. above the level of the sea. Met several parties of natives employed on the road, and witnessed a continued diversity of Mountain scenery similar to what is sometimes met with in the Highlands, particularly