is also a river, named Kukuta, which gives the natives two good natural boundaries. Below this river, a native of Upokongaro, Tauteka, drove a stake near a cultivation of his, in the face of a perpendicular cliff, signifying that he wished to retain that piece, to which no assent was given. The next place we landed at was Aramoho, a small Pah of the Ngapairangi tribe, of which a young man named Tamati is Chief, who wished to have a large reserve there but Mr. Symonds would not agree to it. So he contented himself with a section, and right to cultivate on a hilly tract of country, unsurveyed, and valueless for European purposes. We were obliged to land at another small village, Tutai Ika, where a few acres for cultivation are to be reserved; and it is astonishing to find what vast tracts of cultivated land the natives are parting with. It cannot be without regret on their part; and it says a great deal for them, to be so accommodating in their dealings. Mr. Symonds is very firm with them, and seems to understand well how they ought to be treated. In the evening we arrived at Wanganui Hotel, dined at 6 p.m. then crossed the river to see Mr. Taylor and children. Find the Wangehu Chief coming to terms. Report by natives state five Europeans killed at the Hutt, and two natives. The rebels, Rangihaetas, have taken to the bush.