heads belonging to the Nateawa, and three belonging to themselves: the last were a short distance from the others, being worthy of more honour: the sight was most disgusting. The heads were dressed with feathers, and the teeth exposed to view, which gave a ghastly appearance, and was sickening in the extreme. Some of the heads I recognised. The countenances of all around seemed to partake of the image of their father, the Devil: they were truly satanic a grin was on every countenance. I could not hold conversation with any of them. Tohitapu, before taking notice of any one present, walked toward the three heads belonging to the Ngapuhi, addressing "Tu," who may be termed the god of war, as from him all the art of war-bravery and cunning- is considered to proceed. Having addressed himself to "Tu," and extolled the acts and brave deeds of these warriors, and viewed the payment the fourteen heads of the Nateawa-he expressed his approbation, and turned to Titore, fell on his neck, and immediately both began a New-Zealand howl. This lasted a few minutes; after which all began to talk together, inquiring, and relating the scenes of the campaign. We left Tohitapu here, glad to retire, being much cast down at witnessing the apparent joy of these poor deluded people. [Rev. H. Williams. July 1, 1833: Ploughing all day, with two ploughs. Natives employed in picking fern-root, and carting it off. In the evening, went, by invitation, to see a Hahunga of Tinana's. (A Hahunga is a feast which is kept by the Natives, when they exhibit the bones of their deceased relatives.) When I arrived at the place, which was not more than a mile from my house, I found quite a select family party. They appeared very glad to see me; and soon dealt out to me, and to the people who were with me, a large quantity of cooked food, together with fifteen large baskets of Indian-corn, sweet-potatoes, &c. After a little time, the priest asked me to go and see the bones of their deceased relatives. He accompanied me himself to the spot; and told the old lady, who had them in charge, to point out to me the different people's bones.

The sculls, eleven in number, were the only parts exposed to view, which were decorated with feathers: the other bones were covered over with clean blank

and a few things of a showy nature. vhole was laid out in a rude shed

which had been erected for the purpose; and a fire kept up beside them, by the person who had the whole in charge. As the whole of the Chiefs followed me to the place, I took the opportunity to speak to them of the Resurrection of the body. One of the Chiefs said," Is it indeed true, what you tell us about the fire of Hell ?" I told him, it was true; but that Christ had died in order to deliver us from Hell.

They appeared serious. [Mr. R. Davis.

But scenes like that described in the following passage by Mr. H. Williams cannot fail to have a powerful influence on the minds of these fierce Natives.

Public Thanksgiving for deliverance from War.

Aug. 8, 1832-This day having been set apart as a day of General Thanksgiving, on account of the return of our Natives from their late expedition without being able to accomplish their wicked purposes, we assembled at ten o'clock for Service. The Natives were attentive. The object of our meeting was altogether new, and I trust will be attended with benefit to many.

Inauguration of the British Consul.

The appointment of James Busby, Esq., as the Consul in New Zealand, and his arrival in the Island, have been already noticed (Oct. 1833, p. 23s). We give from the Despatches before us a fuller account of his inauguration; an event promising, under the Divine Blessing, materially to promote the protection of the Natives from the outrages to which they have heretofore been exposed from British Subjects; their internal peace; and their consequent advancement in civilization and social comfort. The circumstances of the event are thus narrated by the Rev. H. Williams:

May 17-Every one on the move at break of day, in order that all things might be in readiness to give our guests a welcome, due to so great an occasion as the landing of the British Resident, and his introduction to the Chiefs and Nobles of this land, accompanied by the Captain and Officers of His Majesty's Ship, "Imogene.' Canoes from Kororarika, Waikari, and the Kauakaua, soon made their appearance, with the principal men

of those districts; who took up their respective quarters, and soon constructed sheds sufficiently good to protect them from the weather, which appeared rather threatening. Each one seemed anxious to learn the nature of Mr. Busby's commission, and whether the man-of-war was to remain in the Bay, and if soldiers were to be landed. The various parties were very busy in rubbing up their muskets, &c.; as it was determined to give the visitors a Native salutation. At halfpast ten o'clock, observed the boats put off from the man-of-war, under a salute of seven guns. All were in immediate motion, to dispose of their numbers to the greatest effect; and we retired to the extreme end of the Settlement from which the strangers were to enter. At eleven, Mr. Busby, with Captain Blackwood, and the Officers of the ship, landed, and advanced slowly towards the Natives, who were crouching down, ready for a spring at the signal given. They arose with their usual horrid scream, and rushed forward with the utmost impetuosity till within a few paces of our party, when they halted; and, after regulating their ranks with much vociferation, set up a Haka, brandishing their muskets, and distorting their countenances, to the no small astonishment of the strangers. They then delivered their speeches, bidding welcome to their land. This continued for a short time; after which we passed on to the Chapel Yard, where all were soon assembled, with manifest interest, to hear His Majesty's gracious communication. Seats had heen provided for the Europeans; and also a table, upon which was placed the Letter from Lord Goderich, the Secretary of State. After silence had been obtained, Mr. Busby broke the Great Seal of this important Document, and read it in English. This, of course, could not be understood, except by the Europeans. A Translation had been prepared, which

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then read; also of Mr. Busby's Speech, which he delivered at the same time. Several Chiefs spoke in succession, expressive of their satisfaction at Mr. Busby's arrival. At the conclusion, Mr.Busby presented the leading men with a blanket, and about six pounds of tobacco, each. The Officers of the man-ofwar, and the Europeans residing in the neighbourhood, besides several of the Missionaries, partook of refreshment at my house, about fifty in number;—no small party in this distant land, with RECORD, Nov. 1834.]

our means of accommodation. At three, the Natives were served with their repast of beef, potatoes, and stir-about. As our Boys have had some experience in this important duty, at our Annual Meetings, our Visitors were a good deal surprised at the order and expedition with which this assemblage of New Zealand rank was supplied, as the feast consisted of about 800 dishes constructed of a plant similar to the flag. All passed off very agreeably.

The following passages from Mr. Busby's Address evince the good feeling with which he entered on the duties of his office.

now.

At one time, Great Britain differed very little from what New Zealand is The people had no large houses, nor good clothing, nor good food. They painted their bodies, and clothed themselves with the skins of wild beasts. Every Chief went to war with his neighbour; and the people perished in the wars of their Chiefs, even as the people of New Zealand do now. But after God had sent His Son into the world to teach mankind that all the tribes of the earth are brethren, and that they ought not to hate and destroy, but to love and do good to one another-and when the people of England learned His words of wisdomthey ceased to go to war with each other, and all the tribes became one people.

The peaceful inhabitants of the country began to build large houses, because there was no enemy to pull them down. They cultivated their land,and had abundance of bread, because no hostile tribe entered into their fields to destroy the fruits of their labours. They increased the numbers of their cattle, because no one came to drive them away. They also became industrious and rich, and had all good things they desired.

Do you, then, O Chiefs and Tribes of New Zealand! desire to become like the people of England? Listen first to the word of God, which He has put it into the hearts of His servants, the Missionaries, to come here to teach you. Learn that it is the will of God that you should all love each other as brethren; and when wars shall cease among you, then shall your country flourish. Instead of the roots of the fern, you shall eat bread; because the land shall be tilled without fear, and its fruits shall be eaten in peace. When there is abundance of bread, men shall labour to preserve flax, and timber, and 2 P

provisions for the ships that come to trade; and the ships which come to trade shall bring clothing, and all other things which you desire. Thus shall you become rich. For there are no riches without labour, and men will not labour unless there is peace, that they may enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Choice of a National Flag for New Zealand.

Mr. Busby's inauguration as British Consul to New Zealand is mentioned above. Under his auspices, a Flag has been chosen by the Chiefs, to be recognised henceforth as their National Colours. This event is important, from the protection which the Flag will afford to ships built in New Zealand, and from the consequent stimulus to improve, to their own advancement in civilization and social comfort, the peculiar advantages for commercial enterprise by which the Islands are distinguished. Antipodes, as the Islands of New Zealand are to us, in geographical situations, they enjoy the prospect, under the Divine Blessing, in the means employed for the moral and religious improvement of the Natives, of becoming eventually the Great Britain of the Southern Hemisphere. The particulars of the ceremony of choosing the Flag are thus recorded by Mr. Yate :

We have had His Majesty's ship the Alligator" in the Bay the last fortnight. The Captain brought down Flags, that the Chiefs of New Zealand might choose a Standard for their country; which will be laid before the King of England, and orders given to honour it, in the same way as any other National Flag is honoured. Vessels built in New Zealand, carrying these colours, and having a register from the Chief of the district where she was built, countersigned by Mr. Busby, will be no longer liable to seizure; but will be allowed to trade, as other foreign vessels are, in every British port. remony of accepting the Flag was, for this place, imposing. When hoisted, it was received with a royal salute from the

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man-of-war, and with nine cheers from the Europeans, one hundred and twenty in number, around the Flag-staff. The Natives made several very interesting speeches, and the whole passed off very pleasantly and peaceably.

Sympathy of the Missionaries with Britain, and Unity among themselves.

From the communications of two of our Missionary Labourers, we extract, by way of concluding remark, the following encouraging pas

sages:

I can only add, that the Mission is going on very prosperously. The blessing of the Lord is resting upon us in our labours, and I trust also in our own per

sons.

We are living in peace and union one with another; and I have no doubt that, with the blessing of our Heavenly Father, we shall continue to do so. There are very many things in this land to harass and perplex; and of a nature so different to what you meet with in civilized life, that you can scarcely form an idea of them. As our day was, so has our strength find it so at home. We often, very often, hitherto been; and I have no doubt you pray for our native country, in her troubles. We daily bear our King in our remembrance, before the Throne of Grace, that he may reign and rule in righteousness, and be preserved, under the wing of Almighty love, from the power of his adversaries, both spiritual and temporal; and that, by the grace of God, he may be made a blessing to the Church and People over whom he presides. We cannot forget, that under the fostering Government of our Native land we were trained, and that it is by the kindness of British Christians that the New-Zealand Mission is supported. Who, then, is there among us, but must feel interested in the welfare of his country! [Rev. W. Yate.

I am thankful to say, that we are all living together in peace and unity. Satan, who has long tried to gain advantage over us, has not been suffered to prevail. I think that we are all absorbed in the one grand object-of spreading the Gospel of Christ; and, oh! that the Gospel may be our song, until, having finished our course, we enter the joy of our Lord, to sing His praises in higher strains! [Mr. C. Baker.

Departure of Missionaries. THE REV. J. Raban and Anne Elizabeth Nyländer embarked at Gravesend, Oct. 25, on board the "William Glen Anderson," on their return to Sierra Leone.

PROCEEDINGS OF ASSOCIATIONS. Cheshire Sept. 28: Sermons, by Rev. R. C. Dillon, at Chester, Coll. 26l. 98. 1d.-Sept. 29: Meetings at Chester; Morn., Marquis of Cholmondeley, Chn, Coll. 147. 148. 5d; Even, Rev. H. Raikes, Chn, Coll. 137. 08. 9d.-Sept. 30: Meeting at Northwich, For. mation of Association, Rev. R Greenall, Chn., Coll. 431. 28. 8d.-Oct. 17: Meeting at Birkenhead, Rev. A. Knox, Chn., Coll. 151. 6s. 10d.

Derbyshire-Oct. 28: Meeting at Hartshorne, Rev. W. M. Buckley, Chn., Coll. 37. 108.- Oct. 29: Meeting at Newhall, Rev. J. W. Harden, Chn., Coll. 148. -Oct. 30: Meeting at Stapenhill, Rev. J. W. Harden, Chn, Coll. 61.

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Hampshire - Oct. 5: Sermons; by Rev. J. H. Woodward, at Godmanchester, Coll. 6. 48.; Hemingford Abbotts, Coll. 7. 88. 6d; by Rev. Dr. Doran, at Fen-stanton, Coll. 61. 48. 1d.

Huntingdonshire- Oct. 5: Sermon, by Rev. Dr. Doran, at Huntingdon, no Coll.-Oct. 6: Meeting at same place, D.,Vasey, Esq, Chn., Coll. 127. 178. 4d.

Lincolnshire-Oct. 26: Sermon, by Rev. R. Simpson, at Osbournby, Coll. 67. 58.

Middlesex-Oct. 26: Sermons, by Rev. Dr. Doran, at Edmonton; Morn., Coll. 147. 148. 2d; Aftn, Col. 51. 08. 11d.

Somersetshire-Nov. 7: Sermon, by Rev. H. G. Salter, at Babcary Church, Coll. 91.

Staffordshire - June 22: Sermon at Walsall, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Coll. 107. 118. 6d. - June 23: Meeting at Lichfield, Rev. J. Riland, Chn., Coll. 64. 13s.-June 25: Meeting at Walsall, the Mayor, Chn., Coll. 61. 98 - June 26: Meeting at Bloxwich, Rev. J. Baylie, Chn, Coll. 37. 4s. 3d.-June 27: Meeting at West Bromwich, Rev. P. G. Harper, Chn, Coll. 11. 178. 9d.--June 29: Sermons; by Rev. J. H. Woodward, at Wednesbury, Coll. 77. 10s; at Darlaston, Coll. 61. 3s; at Bloxwich, Coll. 51. 58; by Rev. J. Clarkson, at West Bromwich, Coll. 77.; by Rev. J. Garbett, at Wednesbury, Coll. 7, 12s. 6d. ; at Willenhall, Coll. 21. 12s. 6d.-June 30: Meeting at Wednesbury, Rev. S. Lowe, Chn., Coll. 67. 12s. 6d. -July 1: Meeting at Darlaston, same Chn., Coll. 31 58. 6d. July 4: Meeting at Willenhall, W. Whitehouse, Esq., Chn., Coll. 21. 18. 6d.-Oct. 25: Meeting at Tamworth, Rev. T. Dickinson, Chn., no Coll.-Oct. 26: Meeting at Walton-le-Dale, Rev. E. Blick, jun., Chn., Formation of Association; Patron, M. Gisborne, Esq; Pres., Rev. E. Blick, sen.; Treas. and Sec, Rev. E. Blick, jun, Coll. 27. 128.Oct. 27: Meeting at Burton-on-Trent, Rev. P. French, Chn., no Coll.- Oct 31: Meeting at Yoxall, Rev. T. Arden, Chn, no Coll.- Nov. 1:-Meeting at Barton, Rev. T. Gisborne, Chn, Coll. 4. 178. 9d.; Formation of Association; Patron, Rev. T. Gisborne; Pres, Rev. J. Gisborne; Treas. Mrs. Latham; Sec, Miss Nichols.

Suffolk-Oct. 8: Meetings at Clare, Rev. Lord Arther Hersey, Chn, Colls. 171 88. 7d.-Oct. 9: Meetings; at Sudbury, Rev. H. W.Wilkinson, Chn., Coll. 61. 48. 3d, ; at Acton, Rev. J. Bickersteth, Chn, Coll. 3.-Oct 10: Meeting at Stoke, Rev. T.Torlesse, Chn, Coll. 51 8s-Oct 12. Sermons at Ipswich; St. Helen's, by Rev. Dr. Doran, Coll. 31. 78. 10d; St. Clements, by the same, Coll. 41. 158. 1d; St. Peter's, by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Coll. 57. 49; St. Margaret's, by Rev. P. Butler, Coll. 21. 98 6d - Oct. 13: Meeting at Stowmarket, Rev. J. Bull, Chn., Coll. 11. 198. 2d.-Oct. 14: Meeting at Old Newton, Rev. C. Bridges, Chn., Coll. 61. 68. 7d.-Oct. 15: Meeting at Stonham, Rev. R. B. Paget, Chn., Coll. 41. 148. 3d.- Oct. 16: Meeting at Debenham, same Chn., Coll. 21. 68. 4d.-Oct. 17: Meetings at Ipswich; Morn, J. Fitzgerald, Esq., Chn., Coll. 107. 168; Even., Rev. J. Charlesworth, Chn., Coll. 31. 158. 6d. Surrey-Oct. 26: Sermons at Camden Chapel, Camberwell; Morn., by Rev. F. Goode, Coll. 931. 28. 74; Even, by Rev. H. Melvill, Coll. 98. 188. 10d.

Sussex-Nov. 2: Sermons at West Hothley, by Ven.'Archdeacon Hoare, Colls. 117. 118. 6d. -Nov 16: Sermons at Brighton; St. Mary's, Morn. by Rev. Prof. Scholefield, Aftn., by Rev. B. Guest; Colls. 561. 08. 9d.; Trinity Chapel, Morn., by Rev. R. Anderson, Aftn, by Rev. Prof. Scholefield, Colls. 597. 38. 7d; St. James's, Morn., by Rev. C. D. Maitland, Even, by Rev. Prof. Scholefield, Colls. 72l. 148. 6d. -Nov. 18: Meeting at Brighton, Right Hon. Earl of Chichester, Chn., Coll. 40. 118.

Warwickshire-June 22: Sermons at Birmingham; by Rev. J. H. Woodward, Morn., St. Mary's, Coll. 19. 138. 1d, Even, Christ Church, Coll. 19 108. ld. by Rev. Dr. Doran, St. George's, Coll. 221.'128. 2dJune 24: Meetings at Birmingham; Morn, Ven. Archd. Spooner, Chn., Coll. 281. 18. 6d. ; Even., Rev. J. Garbett, Chn., Coll 51. 78. 2d. June 29: Sermon at Oldbury, by Rev. J. B. Owen, Coll. 31. Os. 1d.July 2: Meeting at Oldbury, Rev. G. Sproston, Chn., Coll. 17. 178.-Oct 22: Meeting at Erdington, Rev. J. H. Harrison, Chn., Coll. 11. 28. 7d; Formation of Association; Pres., Rev. H. Holden; Treas, Mrs. Bodington; Sec, Miss Harrison.

Yorkshire-May 7: Meeting at Crambe, Chn. not known, Coll. above 71.-July-: Meeting at Hutton Ambo, Chn not known, Coll. 31. 108.-Aug. 10: Sermons, by Rev. C. Hodgson; at Coxwold, Coll. 61. 33, at Feliskirk, Coll 47.- Sept. 7: Sermons, by Rev. C. Hodgson; at Bainton, Coll. 67. 88; at Middleton, Coll. 37. 10s.; at Lund, Coll. 6.- Oct. 12: Sermons, by Rev. C. Hodgson; at Wetwang, Coll, 37. 28; at North Dalton, Coll. 41. 58. ; at Lockington, Coll. 41. 178. 7d.- Oct 19: Sermons, by Rev. C. Hodgson; at Allerston, Coll. 31. 88; at Yeddingham, Coll 21.-Oct. 20: Meeting at Burton Agnes, Coll, 51 8s. 8d.-Oct. 21: Meeting at Hutton Cranswick, Coll. 2. 88.- Oct. 22: Meeting at Cherry Burton, Coll. 51. 88 7d.

IRELAND. - Oct. 1: Meetings; at Monaghen, Very Rev. Dean of Clogher, Chn., Coll. 6l. 128. 6d. ; at Middleton, Rev. M. Trew, Chn., Coll. not known. - Oct. 2: Meeting at Charlemont, Rev. S. Oliver, Chn., Coll. 17. 188. 3d-Oct. 3: Meeting at Stewartstown, Ankettle, Esq, Chn., Coll. 161. 6s. 1d.Oct 5: Sermons, by Rev. G Hazlewood; at New Mills, Coll. 31. 58. 4d; at Stewartstown, Cell. 41. 158 61.-Oct 6: Meetings; at Money More, R. Miller Esq., Chn, Coll 51 88; at Maghera, Rev. S. Knox, Chn, no Coll.-Oct. 7: Meeting at Dungiven, Rev. A. Ross, Chn., Coll. not known- Oct. 10: Meetings at Londonderry; Morn., Lord Bishop of Derry, Chn., Coll. not known, Donations 1021.; Even, Dean of Derry, Chn., Coll. not known.-Oct. 13: Meetings, at Belfast; Morn., Sadlier, Esq, M.P., Chn, Coll. 41.10s. 3d; Even., Rev. - Hincks, Chn., Coll. 68. 3d. -Oct. 16: Meetings; at Kircabbin, no Chn., no Coll.; at Portaferry, no Chn., Coll. 48.-Oct. 17: Meeting at Carrickfergus, A. Johns, Esq., Chn., Coll. 17. 108. - Oct 18: Meeting at Lisburn, Capt. Crauford, Chn., Coll. 138. 6d. Oct 19: Sermons at Ballynahinch, by Rev. G. Hazlewood, Morn., Coll. 51. 78. 10d.; Even., Coll. 88. 8d.-Oct. 21: Meeting at Ardglass, Chn. and Coll. not known - Oct. 23: Meeting at Rostrevor, Rev. Evans, Chn., Coll. 61. 178. 2d.-Oct. 24: Sermon at Newry, by Rev. G, B. Hazlewood, Coll. 87. 18. 6d. - Oct. 27: Meeting at Dundalk, no Coll.

NORTH WALES.-Sept. 21: Sermons; by Rev. T. Harrison, at Wrexham, Coll. 181. 148.; by Rev. R. C. Dillon, at Welshpool, Coll. 221. 38, at Buttington, Coll. 21. 98; by Rev. W. Clive, at Newtown, Coll. 61. 108.- Sept. 22: Meeting at Welshpool, Rev. W. Clive, Chn, Coll. 41. 118.-Sept. 23: Meeting at Llanidloes, Rev. J. Davies, Chn., Coll. 71. 118. 6d. ; Sermon at same place, by Rev. J. Hughes,Coll. 51,68. -Sept. 24: Meeting at Newtown, Rev. G. A. Evors, Chn., Formation of Association, Coll. 67. 18.- Sept. 25: Meeting at Wrexham, Rev. G. Cunliffe, Chn., Coll. 121. 148. 4d.-Sept. 26: Meeting at Redbrook, J. Lee, Esq, jun., Chn., Coll. 61. 48. 6d.-Oct. 1: Meeting at Worthenbury, Rev. H. Matthie,Chn., Coll. 178.- Oct. 2: Sermon, at same place, by Rev. R. C. Dillon, Coll. 19s. 3d - Oct. 21: Meeting at Overton, Rev. H. Matthie, Chn., Coll. 17. 16s. 11d.

The Rev. W. Yate arrived in London

just received from

17th of June last, we learn that the Rev. W. J. Woodcock and Rev. J. M. Lechler arrived safely and in health at Madras, on the 9th of that month (p. 30). Mr. Woodcock had been unwell on the voyage. All the Missionaries were well, with the exception of the Rev. P. Fjellstedt and Mrs. Fjellstedt, whose health had again declined.

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Australasia Mission - Mr. and Mrs. Stack arrived safely at Sydney on the 26th of May. They were both in good health. (Vol. IV. p. 279.)

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on the 26th of June, on board H. M. S. Buffalo," Captain Sadler; and landed at Plymouth on the 17th inst., after a passage of five months. The Members of the Mission were well when he left, and the work proceeding with much encouragement.

The progress of the Mission rendering the adoption of further measures requisite, with a view to its present circumstances, Mr. Yate has come home, with the sanction of his Brethren, to confer with the Committee on the subject.

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LEGACIES.

Thomas Williams, Esq., late of Redditch, Worcestershire; Exrs, Rev.J. A. James, Rev. J. Smith, E. Hemming, Esq., J. Williams, Esq, and W. Horton, Esq., includ ing 101. Residuary, 101. (less duty). .... 909 Mrs. Catherine Bridges, late of Clifton, Gloucestershire; Exors, John Bridges, Esq., and Rev. T. A. Methuen, 2007. (less duty)..

Miss E. Hodges, late of Long Ashton, Somersetshire; Exors., Messrs. Hodges and Bailey....

Mrs. A. E. Savage, late of Kingston, Surrey; Exor., S. W. Gandy, Esq..