Te Ihupuku.

In returning from Whanganui to New Plymouth, I visited Te Ihupuku, where there is always a large body of Natives. These I found agitated by various fears not only of an attack from Taupo, but also from a suspicion that the Government, after quelling the revolt in the North, might be inclined to seek satisfaction from the inhabitants of the other parts of the Island, agreeably to their own custom in such cases. I assured them from the latter they need have no apprehensions; and from the former their own conduct would be the best preventive, giving the message sent by Te Heuheu. At this they were greatly pleased, and appeared to think the presence of a young Waikato chief with me an earnest of good feeling towards them.