place, who is married to the Chief's daughter, and has a fine family of children by her. He cultivates some land there; and is establishing himself comfortably. On the we came to Wakatumutumu, - a Wesleyan catechist's Station; where we stopped and saw all the natives; who, I was glad to learn, had made considerable improvement since my last visit. The following day we passed along the banks of the Mokau, a rich fertile country, with few natives. After a fatiguing walk of 32 miles across limestone ridges, we arrived at Motukaramu, a German Mission Station. The Chief, Ekuri, son of Taonui, came there to see us; and told us that the natives of the Waitara had cursed his father in a quarrel about some land. His father had not yet heard of it; but he expected he would be very indignant; as the native who cursed him had been a prisoner of his. would, however, advise his taking payment in satisfaction. The German establishment here consists of one clergyman, and a practical farmer, sent out by their society, to superintend a farming establishment connected with the Mission Station. Ekuri has given them 10 acres of land to commence with, in a good situation, with the River Mokau between them and the Native village; at which there are about 80 or 100 inhabitants. There is an European emigrant living near; who found his way there with some traders from New Plymouth. He has a neat garden with wheat and vegetables in abundance. The natives are quickly imitating his mode of agriculture, and benefitting by the various kinds of seeds he introduces; as well as by his industrious habits. This part of the country is productive; and seldom visited by Europeans. Descended the Mokau river, accompanied by the Chief's wife, and a guide, to see us safe over the rapids, - the last of which is about half-way down, near a vein of coal; which, in all probability, may ultimately become valuable; there being deep water for small coasters to get alongside of it to take in cargo. The land on the banks of the River is principally composed of a rich mould; with a considerable extent available for agriculture; and some portions wooded with a variety of useful timber. It is uninhabited; but there are indications of its having been at one period cultivated and settled, from remains of old Pahs, and quantities of heavy timber, fallen, and decayed; replaced by a shrubbery of Koromiko and Ngaio. The enclosed sketch will convey a more accurate idea of the extent and capabilities of this river flowing through a country hitherto unexplored; or at least unnoticed, though not inferior to any other parts of the Western districts of this Island. Before leaving the Wesleyan Mission Station, near the entrance of the river Waitara, one of the Mokau Chiefs came to make enquiries of me respecting his vessel, the Hydras lugger; for which he stated to have paid 120 pigs. Understanding the Government had seized her for him, he was getting the pigs that were still due, ready to deliver; in hopes that she would soon be given up to him. I informed him that no time would be lost in representing his wishes to the Government. We then left for Pukearuhi; and took advantage of the night tide, arriving there next morning. This station has been lately occupied by a Waikato Chief; who claims it in right of his wife, of the Ngatitaua tribe; who formerly inhabited that deserted tract of country, now residing at the Chatham Islands. The Chief reminded me of having arranged a payment due him by a European at New Plymouth; which caused his shewing us a good deal of attention. He gave me considerable information respecting the Waikatos; some of whom, he said, were coming on a visit to Taranaki to see their relations intermarried amongst that tribe. This place is agreeably situated about half-way