Commencement of Journal on Private Expedition to the Southward. Started from my house about half past 5 in the morning; and got out of town with the men and natives I had with me, by half past 7. The horse startled, and flew up a little at first; but became as quiet as possible by the time I got to Mr. Turton's; where I had some coffed and eggs and ham with bread and butter, sliced. I suppose a Yorkshire practice to have it so for breakfast. Basil overtook me here; and we started together; he, on horseback to Moturoa, where we met Mr. Webster, who remained at my house to see the natives, and Basil under way, as I was anxious to come off early as possible, to prevent queries or interruptions from an inquisitive few, that might not receive replies to their enquiries, agreeable to either party. This, however, was all provided, and beyond