some time, waiting for a canoe. Crossed about 8 a.m. Got to Tihoi, and rode from there to Waitotara, where the natives received me very kindly. Slept here for two hours, and rode on to Wanganui. Slept at Capt Campbell's. Met Mr. McDonald and Wallace droving cattle to Taranaki. The Wanganui people in good spirits. The troops keep money floating about, and everything is brisk, but artificial. No cultivation going on, or land settled, for the anxiety now seems to be general that the promise for paying for the land should be fulfilled. Dressed, and crossed over to Mr. Taylor's. Found them all well, and received an invitation to dine there. Saw several of the natives, who seem much