. Taranaki. New Plymouth. 26th. January 1846. Sir, I have now the honor agreeably to the intimation expressed in my letter of the 2nd. instant, to furnish you with a more detailed account of my journey to Taupo and Rotorua, as well as amongst the tribes of my District. I commenced my journey on the 20th. of October last, in consequence of applications from the Revd. R. Taylor, and the Chiefs of Wanganui; who were desirous that I should accompany that gentleman to the inland tribes, as mediators on their behalf; and endeavour to allay the excitement that they were said to be under; which gave considerable alarm to the inhabitants of the West Coast; who feared another hostile incursion. In passing along the Coast, the natives flocked round me; making enquiries respecting a religious belief that had arisen amongst the Ngatimanui tribe; and extended towards those of Taranaki, - some of whom asserted that they had seen the Almighty and His angels; one of them stating himself to be Jesus Christ; others, His Disciples; were inviting their friends and acquaintances to come and worship the true God, at their places. The further I proceeded, the more I found of this fanatic delusion; but was glad to observe a majority opposed it, and were industriously pursuing their usual occupations. The country occupied by these tribes, towards Wanganui, is rich and fertile; producing most luxuriant grasses, intersected with rivers and beautiful lagoons, well-suited for agriculture; or, if occupied by stock proprietors, would prove beneficial to them, as well as to the natives; by creating a desire amongst the latter to become owners of cattle; which will, in all probability, be the best property to confer a real benefit on them. Nothing