of the same colour and country as himself; that indeed all New Zealanders were of the same colour, a continuous race of Chieftains, possessing spirited, but yet obstinate minds that no fair means would subdue; that there was a strong inclination on the part of the tribes of Taupo and Rotorua for more fighting; that the Ngatipikiao, of the latter place, headed by their Chiefs Rupi and Matangi, sent him a basket of cartridges, as a token that they were disposed to attack the Ihupuku Pa, and try the strength of the large number who collected there last year; as well as to be revenged for the death of some of their relatives killed at Patoka. These cartridges Heu Heu fired off to shew he was not disposed to use them for that purpose, - his desire being for peace; and through him it had been preserved up to the present time. Still, he could not suppress the warlike propensities of other tribes, who were only waiting the result of the procrastinated war with Heke; which kept them all in commotion, and made it difficult to keep them in proper subjection. He had, himself, declined assistance against his former enemies along the West Coast; and was even sending his women amongst them unprotected, (carrying presents to the Rauparaha and Ngatata), as an earnest of his forgiving disposition. The conduct of the Mission natives had given him dissatisfaction; but he highly respected the European Missionaries, who were all very kind to him, and regretted the Bishop had not placed one at his settlement; not wishing that a preference should be given to inferior; whilst he was neglected. Iwikau, his brother, who is generally averse to Europeans, and much feared by Natives, from his bold, determined character, - was exceedingly friendly to both Mr. Taylor and myself. To the former gentleman he felt indebted for kindness shown him when at Wanganui; and said he would be glad to see him of tener at Taupo; when he would think of becoming a Missionary, if it were not for the haughty bearing of some of the Mission Natives; who considered their religion placed them higher in rank than himself; which was a feeling he could not endure. Mr. Taylor told him that it was expected from all Christian natives to behave with respect to their Chiefs; and that he would lose nothing of his rank be becoming one. Iwikau seemed pleased at this; and here I could perceive the benefit that would result from the more frequent visits of such persons as Mr. Taylor. He also expressed himself grateful for my interference in the affair between him and the trader mentioned in my Report of July 11th. 1845; and said had it not been settled, he was determined to have taken payment from some other white man, or have tried the strength of the English, as Heke was doing. But its being arranged satisfactorily, and his own life probably saved, by my advising the opposite party to lay aside their fire-arms, before he arrived at their place; which led him to be more friendly towards all Europeans. On the 17th. Mr. Taylor performed the Marriage Service between a European and a Native woman; after which we took our departure from Te Rapa; Heu Heu accompanying us across the lake in his canoe; which afforded us an opportunity of a conversation; when I pointed out to him the benefits likely to be conferred on the Natives of Taupo, by having a European settlement at Wanganui; and how much it would be to his interest, to urge the tribes over whom he had influence, to behave well to them, (the settlers); mentioning that Turoa, a Chief of Wanganui, before his death strongly recommended peace to all his relatives; reminding them that they all originally came in the same canoe; that he had been a man of war, but he wished that now to die with him. I then explained to him the advantages of peace; and Mr. Taylor pointed out the evil consequences of war. Heu Heu replied that a grandson of Turoa's had been to see him, but had not said a word about peaceable intentions. He wished he had known them sooner; and if Turoa had-expressed himself to him in the same terms when he put the question twice to him at Wanganui, peace would long since have been restored as far as he was concerned; but as regarded the settlers there, whatever might