the sea coast, to prevent the landing of Europeans amongst them; and that he hoped Rauparaha would declare war against the English. From the Arakari, we came along under the Horohoro Range of mountains; which is high, and parts heavily wooded. At the Northern extremity, near our encampment, we ascended the top of the range; but as the sun was then setting, we were disappointed in not having the extensive view we anticipated. Here we planted some seeds of the Russian cranberry and bilberry; and descended to our encampment near a lovely grove, by a small river running through the plain. Our journey on the was through a plain land country, that our guide told us had been seldom traversed by Europeans. In the evening we passed some large rocks, that, at a distance, looked like the remains of a Druidical building. Here the road breaks off to Taupo, Waikato, and Matamata. we got to Rohena Pah; where we found some natives; and remained there during Sunday. , - Mr. Taylor went to visit Mr. Morgan's Mission Station at Otawao; whilst I continued my journey direct; which enabled me to spend a day with Ngawaka, the Chief of Rangitoto. The road to his place led through a very poor hilly country, covered with low stunted fern; with a few patched of timber; near which there are a few most untidy villages and cultivations, occupied by some of the Ngatiraukawa tribe; who do not appear to have any Chiefs of consequence amongst them; and are considered less hospitable and friendly to travellers than any of the Waikato tribes that live in their vicinity. In the evening I got to Ngawaka's, a distance of about 35 miles. This Chief, who is very high in hereditary rank amongst the Waikatos, I found exceedingly kind and communicative, - in his conversation, evincing a general tone of friendship towards Europeans; and has frequently three or four living with him; supplying them with the best his place affords, without remuneration; and from the circumstances of the persons who thus partake of his hospitality it is not probable that he ever expects any. One of his sons, a fine young lad of 13 years of age, he promises to send along with the Heu Heu's son, from Taupo, to live with me at Taranaki, to learn English. The latter Chief's son was on a visit at his place; and both of them came along with us a day's journey. Mr. Taylor returned from Mr. Morgan's, much pleased with his visit, and the reception he received; the natives shewing him every mark of respect. I could perceive a great desire on the part of the natives here, to become owners of horses; and those who have already got them, are, with Mr. Morgan's assistance, improving the roads through the Interior very much, by placing bridges across the deep creeks and streams; also cutting lines through the fern and bush. On the we came to the Paripari, - Taonui's place; where we pitched our tents, and had a long conversation with that Chief. He told us there was a report reached him, that Taiaroa, the Chief of the Southern Island, was desirous of being an imitator of Hone Heke; that Rauparaha had consented to join him, and intended making Wellington the first place of attack. But he assured us, if this was true, which he himself doubted; that neither he nor Heu Heu would join him in such attempts; that he would rather assist the Europeans; and should Heke attempt to carryhis threat into execution, of cutting down the Auckland flag-staff, the Waikatos would turn out to put him down. Notwithstanding, he considered Heke would be able to conquer the Englsih, had they no Native assistance. Having explained to him the strength of the English, without depreciating Heke's, I told him how well-disposed the majority of the tribes in the Interior were. There is an European living at this