message, and said that he had become a Missionary, and his desire for war was at an end; that he hoped peace would be restored throughout the Island; and that all grievances would be forgotten in their newly acquired religion, to which alone he wished to adhere; and if there were a few who desired war in his neighbourhood, their influence was so small that no dependance could be placed on them. They resided at Mututawa; and he was desirous I should see them. In the evening we got back to Mr. Chapman's, Mr. Smith and Grey having left for Maketu the same morning. Wet, heavy morning. Went into the Infant School at Mr. Chapman's, which is very well conducted under the