informed as to the movements and strength of the Government party. I am not certainly in a position to prove that this man or that man is a spy, but I have not the slightest doubt that Te Kooti obtained information from amongst them as to what is going on. He obtained information and guides at the time of the massacre, and would again no doubt if an opportunity offered. I think if there should be trouble with the King party in the Waikato (which is not improbable) the settlers of the township of Ormond would not be very safe. Doubtless bands of ruffians would be traversing the bush and pou ncing upon outsettlements for the purpose of distracting the attention of the Govt. and drawing off some of the troops. I observed amongst some of the elder men an ill-concealed dislike to pakehas and a jealousy of their supremacy. In speaking to them about the proceedings of Te Hau Haus they maintained a stubborn reserve, and I could see that they were proud of the warlike feats of their rebel countrymen. The Ngatiporous have done good service for the country, and would again no