Northern war, to see how far the Europeans would conquer their countrymen. Accompanied by Mr. Chapman, we visited Hikairo; that gentleman having to settle a difference respecting some goods stolen from Korararika, in the possession of one of his native teachers; for which he was suspended from his office for one month. In conversing with Hikairo, I informed him of Heu Heu's friendly disposition; at which he seemed much pleased, and gratified at his considering him the leading Chief of Rotorua. He hoped that old grievances would be forgotten; and their newly acquired religion, only, attended to. There were a few in his neighbourhood, who, he said, wished for war; and he requested me to see them before we left that part of the country. The severity of the weather induced me to remain at Mr. Chapman's; and was afforded an opportunity of seeing his native infant school; with which, and the progress of the children attending it, were making, in learning English, I was much pleased. There are frequently 30 scholars, from four to eight years of age. Many of the girls are kept at the Mission House; where they are taught sewing and other useful employments. On the 26th. visited the Pahs round Mr. Chapman's Station; and had conversations with the natives; who were under an impression that the new Governor was inclined for war; which, they said, would arouse the jealousy of every tribe in the country, who remained neutral till they saw the result of Heke's proceedings. I found amongst them some natives who joined that Chief at the Bay of Islands; and who were industriously circulating incorrect versions of the several engagements; and striving to excite the better-inclined against our cause. Having removed the impressions formed against His Excellency, and answered the arguments urged against the Europeans by the disaffected, I was returning to Mr. Chapman's, when I fortunately met the Chief of Maketu, Pukuatua; whom I found a sensible, and well-disposed man. He told me he was instrumental in causing peace with the Tauranga natives, respecting Motu-Iti, an Island on the East Coast, that had been in dispute for years; that he wished to see the people of Taupo and the West Coast coming to the same terms, and all the tribes unanimous in keeping peace throughout the whole length and breadth of the land. The sentiments of this Chief being so favourable, I wished him to convey them through me by letter, to the natives of the district; which he agreed, - a copy of which I enclose. The next place we came to, after leaving Mr, Chapman's, was Ohinemutu Pah, the largest at Rotorua; where we stayed the night, and had a conversation with the Chiefs there; who expressed themselves similarly to Hikairo and Pukuatua; stating they expected most of the Rotorua natives would come on a friendly visit to the West Coast, during the ensuing harvest. We were very much pleased with the young children we met at this place. Most of them could repeat the English Alphabet, several English words, and count from one to a hundred with ease. The delight they take in bathing in the warm springs, that are so numerous there, give them a more cleanly and healthy appearance than at any other place we visited. On the 27th. we packed our tents, and commenced our homeward journey; passing by several hot springs, and valleys of rich alluvial soil. About 1 o'clock we ascended the Arakari Pah, on the summit of a steep, but pretty hill; that commanded an extensive view, giving a favourable impression of the whole District. At this place we met a few natives of the Ngatituara tribe. One of the old men there told me that there was a favourable feeling springing up amongst the natives, towards Heke; and a belief that in the next engagement he would be joined by all the Ngapuhi tribe. He had sent messages to the tribes on