Waikato. For which purpose, they left a few men to teach their faith at the Wairoa; which men afterwards caused some trouble. But finally all was settled. The loyal natives, after the expulsion of the Hau Hau, hoisted three flags,- one at Kopu's place, one at Paora Aoatu's, and another at Hamana Taiapa's. The latter flag was hoisted very near the site on which the scene of the 18th. of April took place. Besides the Hapu,- of whom Hamana is the Chief, was divided against itself,- part for the Hau Haus, and part for the Government. So the hoisting of the Queen's flag in their neighbourhood, they considered as a good ground for a quarrel; of which the Hau Hau emmissaries were but too glad to take advantage of. Accordingly they backed up the discontented, and endeavoured to get the Wairua Chief, residing inland, who had been at the Orakau, on the Waikato, and had there lost thirty men, (he was also one of the leaders when they came to the Wairoa), to join them. But he refused, stating as a reason, that he had been convinced that the natives of the Wiaroa were not inclined for War; and that therefore he would not join in anything of the kind on this coast. But if there were any necessity for further fighting, let it be done where it had already commenced. As to the disputes in this district, let them be settled amicably. They then tried the Waikato; but got nearly the same answer. But still they were able to make a good force. After watching these