William King has two resting-places; one at Manatahi; which is tolerably strong; and another at Mataitawa. The latter is only a planting village; and both are intended as temporary places of shelter on the line of road that leads to the Ngatimanui country, to the back of the Taranaki mountain; to which, in case of attack, a portion of King's party would retreat; while he would probably leave for the Ngatimaru district, between Wanganui and Waitara, a place quite beyond the reach of military operations. Attacking the above places at present would have no material effect on the war; while it might be attended with considerable loss of life, the natives being under cover of the Forest, and concealed in rifle pits. They could, without much loss to themselves, direct a fire against the troops, which would be very destructive. Moreover, they do not always occupy Manutahi, but sleep