Started from Upoko Ngaro after having had a satisfactory conversation with the natives there. Tamati Waka, the first of that tribe baptised, is a quiet looking old chief; but the principal person there is an active looking young man, named or christened Taimihana. Arrived at the Hotel about 12 a.m. Met Mr. Symonds, Dr. Wilson, and Captain Campbell. A great sensation was caused by Mawai's claim being considered exorbitant; and uncalled for reflections on the Revd. R. Taylor, who was alleged unjustly, I can maintain to have encouraged the extravagant demands of this native. A public Meeting was held protesting against the claim, when a vote