(Letter from Thomas King, May 26th. 1846, to Donald McLean Esq. care of Dr. Wilson Wanganui. Favoured by Capt. Taylor.) Wellington May 26th. 1846. Dear Maclean, This settlement is in the greatest possible state of excitement, - the daring behaviour of Rangihaeata, having put all the Europeans and natives on the alert. E Puni has taken up his quarters on the Hutt, with about 280 men, David Scott acting as interpreter. The soldiers are stationed principally at Porirua, to keep open the coast line, and check any movement from Rangihaeata's pa. The town has been guarded by a few Troops, and 70 Marines, and small arm men from the ''Calliope''. But these latter have been withdrawn. The Militia, consisting of about 150, have occupied the Porirua road, and the Thorndon portion of the town; Te Aro being protected by a corps of Volunteers raised in that place. It is difficult here to obtain correct information of the movements of the enemy, or of tribes beyond Porirua; but great apprehension is felt lest Rauparaha should be covertly succouring his old colleague, or Rangihaeata's force be strengthened by the accession of stragglers from the Interior. Pun has recommended that active measures be immediately taken against the enemy; having told Major Richmond that if he does not move in the matter at once, his men will cool in their ardour, and the