in consequence of the natives being more scattered in their several habitations than at the time when it was built, when fear of the enemy kept them collected at their fortified places. After which we started and arrived at Hikairo's place, who is the principal chief of this district, and possesses great influence over his tribe. Mr. Chapman had a settlement of some differences with the teacher, about some stolen goods from Kororarika, that were returned; and some misunderstanding existed as to whether the teacher ought to return to his office. It was arranged, however, by Messrs. Taylor and Chapman that at the expiration of one month he should resume his office when this affair was settled. I conversed with Hikairo, who was glad to hear Heuheu's