some within the Pa who would protect us-than in the wood; it being probable that some of the murderous Natives would have followed us. As there was a river running between them and us, we knew that they could not come nearer to us without some difficulty, the water being deep. Meanwhile, we sought a sheltered place; and called out loudly to the Natives, telling them who we were, whence we came, and for what purpose. By this time, some of the principal Chiefs were come out, to prevent the Natives from following us, and from firing any longer.

After some hesitation, we ventured close to the water; where many questions were asked us by the Natives of the Pa. Our Natives still kept at a distance, not knowing what the result of our near approach would be. The Natives of the Pa urged us to cross the river, and to enter their Pa; but we felt concerned about our Natives: we therefore requested that they might be called, which was done, and all of us entered the Pa. This fortification was much on the principle of the others, and there were several hundred Natives within.

Our first business was, to protest against their conduct in shooting at us; as they knew that we were Missionaries; and knew also our object, from the circumstance of our hoisting a white flag - which they know is a sign of peace. The principal Chief said, in an indirect manner," Why should we not shoot the Europeans ?-we are strangers to them." Another Chief said, that the other party had been made gentlemen of by us;-meaning, I suppose, that their being over others by whom they are surrounded is owing to the trade &c. which they have from us ;-and therefore they shot at us. Others said, that they thought we had been European Devils—a term applied to sailors, and others, who are living as they list amongst the Natives; and therefore they shot at us: observing, that this class of Europeans had furnished them with muskets and powder, and that it was right that they should feel the effects of them.

We pitched our tents amongst this rude mob; and, after much talking, we retired to rest; but were unable to sleep before midnight, on account of the continual din and noise of the Natives.

Jan. 25, 1831-Was disturbed by the noisy talk of the Natives long before daylight. Rose at an early hour. We informed the Chiefs that we purposed reSept. 1831.

turning to-day, and that we should be glad if they would give us an answer; viz. whether they were willing for peace or not. The whole body of Natives consequently collected together, and commenced speaking. The whole of the speeches were to us discouraging, for not one of the speakers contended for peace. There was a notorious murderer, Móetarau, a Native from Kaipára, there, the same person who shot the three Natives close to the other Pa, previous to our arrival there. I never saw so lionlike a man in my life, and his language agreed with his appearance.

We stated to the Natives our views respecting them; and pressed upon them, in a serious manner, the consideration of their present and immortal state. Seeing that they were not disposed for peace, we set out on our return; but it was with much fear and trembling, knowing that there was a party of murderers in the woods.

Jan. 26-Rose before day-light, and, after prayer, set out on our way. Most of the Nga-te-waki proceeded on the other way, a few miles further, to bring up the bones of a relation who had been slain. We arrived at the Pa at about eleven o'clock this morning, where we related the events of our journey. After spending about two hours, we set out for Tukarauaò Pa; intending to spend the night there, and to set out for home the following morning.

Jan. 27-We set out for Kerikeri. The day was very uncomfortable, from the constant and heavy rain.

Jan. 28-Spent a most uncomfortable night in the bush; but I felt thankful to God that we were out of the reach of those murderers who haunt the woods between Mángakáhiá and Wairoa. Our tent was not proof against so rainy and dismal a night. I think I never knew so much rain fall in one night before. We set out this morning with a prospect of having many rivers to cross. Our journey was very laborious to-day; but, blessed be God! we were able to reach the Kerikeri before night, and found all well. Bless the Lord, my soul! and forget not all his benefits.

Mr. C. Baker.

frequently been filled with wonder at the great changes which have taken place. There are about fifty females at this Settlement, all behaving in an orderly manner; and very many in a most pleasing way. Several have been reclaimed from the vessels, and are settled amongst us. In both Male and Female Schools are persons well advanced in life, as well as Infants. [Rev. H. Williams. Annual Examination of the Schools. The Annual Examination of the

ration for some days past for our Annual Examination, we were in expectation, at an early hour this morning, of the arrival of our friends. We had carefully avoided giving any invitation to Natives not connected with us; but, notwithstanding, since yesterday morning several canoes have arrived, and the people wait as though they expected something out of the common way. Two canoes are come from Wángaróa, 30 miles to the northward; the Chief observing, that Mr. Williams paid him a visit some

turn it.

[Rev. W. Williams.

The account of our Examination you will receive from various persons; and, from the whole, may probably obtain a tolerably correct statement. It was truly gratifying in itself, and the assemblage of out-door Natives added much to its interest; especially, considering that they formed the leading characters of the contending armies at Kororarika*, and every man under arms, prepared for action, should circumstances require it. But as they came, so they departed, in perfect quietness, highly delighted with all they had seen, and with the attention paid to them. Our Settlement is considered neutral by all, which is an advantage not known elsewhere. [Rev. H. Williams.

Dec. 12, 1830: Sunday-The attention shewn by our Boys and Girls to the Catechism, and to their learning generally, is well deserving of mention. For many days we hear them repeating, morning, noon, and night indeed, they are most indefatigable; and most of them have today assembled themselves, of their own accord, in groups, for this purpose. It is more striking, as we have been obliged, from the pressure of work, greatly to neglect the school of late.

Dec. 13-Several parties of Natives arrived from Kororarika, the Pa, and elsewhere, evidently to attend the Meeting. They were exceedingly quiet all the Boys in high glee, and hard at work. I was much astonished this afternoon at witnessing two persons, and several of the Girls, relatives of the parties, sitting close by, repeating their Catechism, apparently regardless of what was taking place. Nothing can exceed their desire to perfect themselves for the Examination. [The Same. Dec. 14-Having been making prepa

* See p. 66.

After breakfast, I went and paid my respects to our friends outside the fences. Calculated them at 500, all sitting as quietly as possible. About eight o'clock the boats hove in sight, and came forward in a very pleasing manner. [Rev. H. Williams,

The morning was lovely, and the Bay smooth the approach of the boats from Kerikeri and Rangihoua, with banners waving in the air, the Natives clad in new garments, and pleasure depicted on every countenance, formed, indeed, an animating scene. The preaching of the Gospel among the Heathen has rendered them susceptible of feelings of happiness to which they were utter strangers before. [Rev. A. N. Brown,

The uniform appearance of the Boys gave an imposing effect. Our own Boys formed a line, of their own accord, to receive them, and each saluted the other with three hearty cheers. All was immediate bustle, in conducting our visitors to their respective quarters. [Ree. H. Williams,

At 10 o'clock, the number of Natives very much increased; and by night it amounted to not less than 800 men, women, and children; but principally men, from all the different tribes around us. At three o'clock we had Service for the Europeans; at which were present 12 Missionaries, with the Wives of 9, and 45 Children; exclusive of two Wesleyan Missionaries, their Wives and two Children. After a Sermon by Mr. Yate, from Psalm cxxxiii. 1., the Sacrament was administered to all the Adults.

[Rev. W. Williams.

Dec. 15-At an early hour this morning, the Natives belonging to the Settlement were on the alert, making preparation for the Feast. Owing to the large number now assembled, we allowed them to cook in the native mode. For this

purpose, about sixteen holes were prepared, five feet in diameter, and about

eighteen inches deep. A large wood fire was then made in the cavity; a proportionate number of stones, about one or two pounds' weight each, were thrown upon the wood; and the fire kept up, until the stones were nearly red hot: a sufficient number to cover the bottom of the hole is then left, the rest being reserved. Upon the lower stones is placed a layer of grass, or green herbage of any kind; and upon this the pork or potatoes is heaped up, being profusely sprinkled with water for the purpose of creating steam. A layer of grass, similar to the former, covers the whole; and upon this the remainder of the hot stones are placed, which again are covered with a thick layer of grass; and, lastly, the grass is buried with earth. Food thus prepared is exceedingly well cooked, and by no means to be despised by an English palate. To keep this part of our proceedings in motion, which to the majority was by much the most important, it was necessary to keep a few of the Boys back, while the rest were assembled in the Chapel for prayers and examination.

Atnine o'clock our business commenced; when the whole of the Classes, thrown into three divisions, were respectively examined in the Catechisms, Writing, Reading, and Accounts. Their improvement since the last Examination was not so great as might be wished: but where a deficiency has been made manifest, we are better able to apply the remedy. The number present was 179 Men and Boys, and 92 Girls; total 271.

At two o'clock a plentiful supply of food was laid out; consisting of beef, pork, potatoes, and bread. That for the Natives in the Schools was arranged in my Brother's garden, in green baskets made for the occasion; while a portion for the principal Chiefs, together with a plentiful supply of boiled flour sweetened with sugar, was carried outside the fence, and divided according to the respective Tribes. The number of strangers was larger than we have known in the Settlement on any former occasion; but it is worthy of remark, that we have never witnessed them so peaceably disposed;-not the least attempt, with one solitary exception, to be in any way troublesome; while all were well satisfied, and pleased with the repast we had provided for them. As soon as the dinner was ended, the two parties of strangers danced, and in a little time dispersed to their respectives homes.

[Rev. W. Williams.

The strange Natives were very peaceable for New Zealanders; yet the contrast between their appearance and manners, and those of the Natives under instruction, was very striking. [Rev.4.N.Brown.

Dec. 16, 1830-Before the Natives assembled this morning, the English-Girls' School was examined by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Chapman, and Mr. Yate; and much satisfaction given. At nine o'clock, the Natives assembled for prayer, and were addressed by Mr. Yate: after which, the names of those who had passed the best examinations were read, and a few prizes given to the most deserving. In the afternoon, our friends from Kerikeri and Rangihoua left us, to return to their respective homes. [Rev. W. Williams.

Progress of the New Settlement at Waimate.

While the following passages de-, tail the progress of the new Settlement at Waimate, they bring under the view of our Readers the bodily toil which the Missionaries are obliged to undergo in this Mission.

Sept. 11, 1830-Went to Waimate, to purchase the land. The Natives were all assembled, and were anxiously waiting to receive their payment. They were perfectly satisfied with what they received, and willingly signed the deeds of conveyance. When it was concluded, they fired a volley of muskets; and one of the principal men rose to make a speech. He was listened to with great attention; and we were much pleased with the advice which he gave his assembled friends. He said: Be gentle with the Missionaries, for they are gentle with you: do not steal from them, for they do not steal from you: let them sit in peace upon the ground which they have bought; and let us listen to their advice, and come to their prayers. Though there are many of us, Missionaries and Native Men, let us be all one, all one, all one! That is all I have got to say.' This was the pleasing conclusion of the old man's speech; after which, the assembly broke up; and all returned to their respective houses, well satisfied with the business of the day.

Sept. 13-Employed in superintending my Native Boys in making a road up to the Chapel, and in other work connected with the Settlement.

Sept. 14-Mr. Clarke went inland, to assist in erecting another bridge over the Waiwakaata, on the road to Waimate.

When this bridge is erected, and a small wood cut through, there will be an excellent road for a cart to the new Settlement.

Sept. 27-Mr. Clarke went inland, to complete the bridges over the Waitangi and the Waiwakaata.

Oct. 6, 1830-Táreha, and a large party, came up from Kororarika, to agree about the remaining portion of the land for the farm at Waimate. Messrs. Davis, Clarke, and Hamlin, went inland with them, to fix the boundaries.

Oct. 7-This morning was ushered in by a tremendous firing of muskets, which commenced long before cock-crow: it has, indeed, been a day of great bustle. We bought from the Natives nearly 800 acres of most excellent land, bounded by a beautiful river, and having many smaller streams intersecting it. There was a large number of Natives; who made a great noise, and prevented us from securing our bargain till after two o'clock. When all was concluded, the papers signed, and every one satisfied, we brought out a large quantity of boiled flour, over which was sprinkled a little sugar. The Natives were much delighted with the feast; and returned home well pleased with their possessions, and delighted with the prospect of our soon going to live in the midst of them.

Oct. 18, 19, 20-On Monday morning I went to Waimate, and visited all the Natives in this extensive district. I found them very numerous, much more so than I expected. I was much pleased with the face of the country, and the great attention which they everywhere paid to the message of mercy which I had to deliver to them. At night, I pitched my tent at the residence of Hara, a Chief of Taiamai. The Natives at Taiamai behaved very well; and did not attempt to disturb me, though I was alone in my tent, and it was the first time of my paying them a visit in this place. When I told them how much I was tired, they said, "Come, let us cook the Missionary's food for him: let him eat: and we will cease our noise, that he may sleep, and rise up in the morning to talk with On Wednesday morning, after having looked over some land, and advised Hara where to fence it for his cows, I returned to Kerikeri.

Nov. 5 Messrs. Davis, Clarke, and Hamlin, with their Natives, are labouring very hard at the bridges and new road to the inland Settlement. This

Station, even if it were not considered as a farming establishment, will be by far the most important, as it respects the Natives. [Rev. W. Yate.

Nov. 29 We have been more than ordinarily busy, in making a good road from the Kerikeri to Waimate; and have succeeded, so as to be able to take our horses and cart through to the intended Station. In a month or six weeks, I hope to remove, with my family, into a temporary dwelling, about to be erected on the spot by myself and Natives.

Feb. 21, 1831-I have just returned, weary, from Kerikeri to Waimate, with our two horses and cart. Mr. Hamlin and family, myself and family, have removed to Waimate. Mr. Davis, we hope, will join us in about a month, with his family. Our movements to the interior have at once brought into operation all our mechanical powers; and engaged us in road-making, bridgemaking, and a number of other employments, before unknown among the Natives. A bridge which we have erected over the Waitangi River has much astonished the Natives: it is a single arch; the span, sixty-four feet. Our horses and carts also afford them a subject of much conversation; and the whole of our movements will, I hope, further the great object which we have in view-their temporal and spiritual welfare. We are now situated in the midst of the body of Natives of Waimate and Púkenúi : and in a circuit of about five miles, we can visit from two to three thousand Natives, without the great inconvenience of leaving our families for several days together, as we used to do. We have reason to believe that many of the Natives living around us cease from work on the Sabbath Day; and had we a Church on the spot, I have no doubt but that it would be filled. We have been able to purchase a good supply of potatoes; so that we have every prospect of seeing our large Establishment carried on at a moderate expense. Although we have not yet been able to commence School, the religious instruction of the Natives has every day, and especially on the Sundays, been attended to; and we hope to commence school as soon as we can get a temporary place for that purpose. [Mr. G. Clarke.

Proposed New Settlement.
The Missionaries have had their

attention turned to the formation of a new Settlement to the southward of the Bay of Islands, where the labours and influence of Missionaries are much needed. Our Readers

will be glad to know that the atrocious occurrence mentioned by Mr. R. Davis has been brought under the notice, both of the Government of New South Wales and of his Majesty's Government at home.

We have many serious thoughts about forming a new Settlement on or about Entry Island, in Cook's Straits. It appears necessary that something of the kind should be attempted as speedily as possible; but it will require prudence and care, as many outrages have been committed on the coast by our wicked countrymen; one of which, I trust, from report, is unparalleled in the annals of History: the account, or rather report, is as follows:

A Brig which sails from Sydney went to Cook's Straits, to trade for flax. On her arrival, she inquired for the article of which she was in quest; when the Captain was told by the Natives, that they would give him two cargoes of flax if he would assist them to revenge themselves on their enemies, of a certain place on the second island. To this, it is reported, the perfidious man agreed, took two hundred Natives on board, and sailed for the place in question. When he arrived, it is reported that he decoyed the principal Chief on board, and put him in confinement: also, that a great number of Natives were decoyed on board, put to death, and actually cooked; and that after they could no longer succeed in decoying the Natives on board, the Captain and Natives went on shore, and burnt, killed, and destroyed all and every thing that came in their way; and then returned, in more than brutal triumph, to the place from which they set out.

This report has been circulated in the Bay, by many vessels and by Natives; but, yesterday, I heard the above account, nearly word for word, from the mouth of a Captain who has just come from Cook's Straits. [Mr. R. Davis. General Views of the State of the Mission.

We close these extracts with some passages explaining the views of the Missionaries as to the general state and prospects of the Mission. May the blessing of the Lord rest in

increasing measure on His Servants, and the arduous and perilous work in which they are engaged!

Nov. 29, 1830-Our own condition, and that of the Natives around us, continues much as heretofore. The parties who lately contended at Kororarika are disposed to continue at peace, and to attend to the occupations of peace. The Natives in our own Settlement continue, I hope, advancing; but those who have been admitted into the Church require much care: they are like little children, often out of sorts. We are now preparing the Communion Services, hoping soon to receive some of them to this Holy Ordinance. We are looking forward to the time when many shall be prepared to go out to the more distant Tribes, bearing the glad tidings of the Gospel. The immense increase of intercourse with the southern part of New Zealand, carried on by the shipping of Port Jackson for the purpose of the flax-trade, is likely to tend to the furtherance of our great object. I lately saw the Master of one of these vessels, who speaks of a very numerous Tribe at Cook's Straits-that is, numerous for New Zealand—being 1500 fighting men, each man armed with a musket. Since the supply of fire-arms has been more equalized, the disposition to fight has been much on the decrease. For though a New Zealander will boast of dexterity in avoiding a musket-ball when fired at him, he is very unwilling to make frequent exercise of his activity. It is to this, and other points of the Island, I hope we shall be able to obtain Native Missionaries, to prepare the way.

[Rev. W. Williams.

Nov. 29-We have need to thank the Father of all mercies that we enjoy a tolerably good state of health, and live in uninterrupted peace with the poor Natives. I continue to visit the Natives to the northward; and find them civil, and attentive to my addresses. Our School is doing tolerably well: the Natives make considerable advances in their learning. Our Chapel is generally full on the Sabbath; and the hearers give more than ordinary attention. I hope that the time draws near when a Church shall be raised up here, against which the gates of Hell shall not be able to prevail. The Natives of Rangihoua, I hope, their attendance on the Means of Grace have begun to reverence the Sabbath: is a pleasing indication. I hope that the Lord has caused His Word to take root