Grey, late Governor of South Australia, as Governor of this Island Capt. Fitzroy had left Government House and was living at Dr. Sinclair's. Mr. Chapman was endeavouring to get across the lake in front of his house to hold a Committee over some natives who had stolen some goods at the late ----- ? at the Bay of Islands. The wind being unfavourable, he was obliged to put back, and we had the pleasure of his company that evening, and I felt very pleased with his frank and kind disposition. The country round here and the scenery is far from what I expected. It is throughout barren and unfertile, unfit for grazing, and cultivation, beyond the wants of the natives who seem to be short enough of provisions for themselves. The lakes possess rather a pleasing aspect, but the neighbourhood is intensely