Napier August 19th. My dear Sir, I returned from the Runanga district last night; whither I had been to ascertain the truth of certain rumours in circulation in Napier. I found Paul Hapi evidently uneasy at the aspect of affairs, but professing loyalty, and great hatred of the Hau Haus. He related to me all the events affecting the Taupo district, since February last; and latterly the reperts that had reached him through Wirihana, of the intentions of the Uriwera,