a similar disaffection at Port Nicholson. Many attempts were made to erect flag-staffs there. Re-commending to the Government (not) to put any at Wellington, as the natives wanted an opportunity, and were quite ready for a quarrel with Europeans; that messengers were already sent through the Island to ascertain how far the neutral tribes would render assistance in the event of a war with the Europeans. Heu Heu told those messengers that he did net wish to trouble himself with European quarrels; that they did not trouble him much, except in one particular instance, in which he was imposed on by the trader named Gotty; which he reported to Mr. Shortland to proceed to enquire into the matter. He was averse to further quarrels. His last expedition to Wanganui was at the instigation of a native of that river. He had often preserved peace in the Island. His wish was to preserve peace in the Island. He saved Te Rauparaha when driven from his lands and home by the Ngatimarniapotos of Waikuto. He always stood his friend. He hoped the Governor would soon declare peace with Heke, when he had satisfaction for those killed by him. He said the natives at Opotiki had sent