Apatu's pa; first setting a guard on both sides of the river. The next morning, 18th., the Friendly Natives again collected, numbering about one hundred and fifty, under arms; but many more were in readiness, should necessity require. We marched up to near the flag-staff. The Friendly Chiefs present were Kopu, Paora Apatu, Haunana Taepa, Maehe Kaimoana, Haparona, Kohea and others. Hamana commenced by speaking the enclosed speech. He was followed by Maehe; and then Kopu spoke at great length. I am sorry to say that I have not been able to collect all his speech, as it is with Ihaka Waanga, at the Mahia; so write Kopu here; for it is owing to their staunch loyalty, and known bravery, that keeps together the natives of this district. Nothing has yet transpired that would lead me to suppose that there is any likelihood of an outbreak here at present; but at the same time, I cannot too strongly recommend precaution; for although the Hau Haus are compelled to leave here for some time, some of them intend stopping at Wakaki, and others at Wani's pa; and it is more their underhand cunning and dissimulation that requires guarding against, than their open hostility at present. At the same time, I must state that if the Government had not taken the precautions they have done in this district, by arming a few of the