followers there; but they have succeeded in upsetting the native mind in that district, and disorganising all the hapus; so that the lowest rogue is looked upon as the cleverest man. They then proceeded to Nuhaka; where they were met by Ihaka Waanga and his followers; who withstood all temptations. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon on Ihaka; for the manner in which he resisted these people, and defeated all their arguments. But they succeeded in gaining over Matenga Tukareahi; who has since been one of their principal advisers, and now wishes them to leave some luis (Jews) in this district to teach the people. On leaving Nuhaka, they proceeded to Waakaki; where they were joined by the Waru, and all the inland natives; and on Monday, 17th. arrived at the Wairoa, to the number of about three to four hundred. Early on Monday morning, I proceeded with Kopu to visit the different Chiefs on the river, and to make arrangements for meeting the Hau Hau (i. e. I am that I am). About nine o'clock the Friendly Natives collected the pa of Paora Apatu; when it was arranged that the Friendly Natives should march to the Uhi, all armed; and that the Europeans should all stop on the right bank of the river, near the Stockade; but that there should be no unnecessary show: All of which plans were carried out. But on arriving at the Uhi pa, and waiting for some time, the natives retired to Paora