in my employment, and in the very secluded place I met his, I could not but yield him a hearty shake of the hand, to a truly honest and faithful Hibernian; and having still a little tea left. I gave it to himself and partner, showing the natives that I did not disregard the European, however low their position. By a little kindness I found they could be led and advised as well as the natives; and as they expressed an anxiety to better their circumstances, I suggested they should abandon the life they then led, - a step I might have a difficulty in enforcing, though desirous of doing so, could it not be accomplished by easier means. Whilst I was on my Taupo expedition, they remained here, and I afterwards took them to Wanganui, defraying their expenses; and where they were employed. Started for Taupo. Got to Rawioi Station at Te Reanga. Could not procure a guide for Taupo till next day, the natives being in the bush, hunting pigs for a trader, named Gotty; whom I found there. This Chief, though a christened native, was disagreeably inquisitive and mean, not even conferring the common rights of hospitality, without previously asking how he was to be paid for it; and often hinted that he was apprehensive, would in a great measure put as end to the meditated expedition to Wanganui. This Chief gave up the Wesleyan for the Romish faith,